Local Society Notes and Ladies Auxiliary Events
A stream of social notices from Little Rock area society pages highlights visits, bridge parties, and church group meetings. Miss Virginia Berry of Me Conkill is visiting families, while Mrs. Thoskunsee hosts Friday bridge at her South Main home with roses as decor and roses on the tallies. Circles of WMS and church groups plan weekly meetings, Mother’s Day observances, and district Upsilon/OES visits feature prominent attendees from Little Rock and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia B Berry
Conkill
BB. Diack
Washington
Briday Upper
DF. Wiggins
Jack Bush
Edwin Stewart
Iverlen
Ana
Joe Smith
South Main Street
Emery Suamer
Gibson
Lex Helms
Cecil Weer
First Methodist Church to Observe National Music Week
The First Methodist Church will mark National Music Week with a Sunday evening program on May 1 at 8. The choir will sing three numbers including an arrangement of Onward Christian Soldiers and pieces by Parks and Dvorak, featuring Evelyn Murph and J A Wallace. The pastor will discuss hymns and report on the General Conference in Jackson Mississippi and address Bishop Cannon’s case. Communion will be observed at the morning service with a Gounod hymn sung by Mrs Tully Henry. The church school reports strong attendance and active adult classes under Superintendent Charles Harrell, inviting nonattenders to join. Young people meet for group worship and evening study at 714 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warburton
Dvorak
Parks
Evelyn Murph
J. A. Wallace
Jackson
Mississippi
Cannon
Tully Henry
Church School
Gwen
Charles Harrell
Empty Professions to be preached at First Baptist Church
Wallace R. Rogers, pastor, will preach at the Sunday morning service on the topic Empty Professions and conclude with a sermon from the Elijah oratorio text at the evening service. The choir will present excerpts from the work. Sunday school attendance last Sunday reached 411 with full classes. The B F U class grew to over 100, focusing on self expression. men are invited to the morning Bible class if not in another city group.
Our Lady of Good Hope Easter Sunday Masses
A diocesan program notes Holy Mass and devotions for Easter week at Our Lady of Good Hope. It lists music, catechetical instructions, and special services during National Music Week, including Benediction, songs like Holy God and Amertex, and Rogation Day Masses.
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OUR Lady OF Good Hope
25 Years Ago in Hope Washington Visitors and Local Notes
A collage of brief items recalls past visits and locals in Hope. Lex I Wolff and wife from Washington spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. B P Haynes. Western Newspaper Union rep Yahey was here to sell Star printing paper. Jess Marbin of Homan, CoO Welch Frisco auditor, and others were in town. A trained monkey will perform a balloon ascent and leap show next week at the Cardinal. Dorothy Patterson of Lynchburg Wis visits Hope guest of Mrs. Haynes and Mr. Raynes. Lucille Briant of Henderson Brown College will spend the weekend with home folks. The text notes a commencement sermon by Dr W R Anderson at Columbus and remarks on history and reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex I. Wolff
Washington
Hope
B. P. Haynes
Shelbey MM. Yahey
Western Newspaper Union of
Little Rock
Star
Jess Marbin
Homan
Coo. Welch
Frisco Railroad
Peor the Great
SM. Mogland
Texarkans
Trak Trimble
Dorothy Patterson
Lynchburg, WI
Raynes
Lucille Briant
Henderson- Brown College
Arkadelphia
de. WR. Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Storm Lifts Roofs As Oklahoma Twister Hits Towns
A powerful storm system torn through eastern Oklahoma injuring about 20 and damaging multiple homes. Witnesses described a southbound rail storm meeting a northerly rain storm as clouds curled and the funnel formed near Atsuma, lifting a fence and passing overhead. At Union consolidated school some children sought shelter as debris and cattle were knocked into mud. one house roof was blown off near Catoosa, and about 15 houses were destroyed. The storm continued northeast, with further damage near Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Consolidated School
Selons
Fricay
Atsuma
Catoosa
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Wynnewood
Twister
Arkadelphia Aims to Transform River Port Potential
Arkadelphia proposals highlight moving Oklahoma wheat through a Falstaff river port and exporting cotton via the Ouachita. Citizens cite Arkansas trade, rail connections, brick mills in Malvern, aluminum ore from Bauxite, and highways as factors. Local experts estimate large capital and job impacts with substantial transportation savings.
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Ing
Wesregard
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Fort Smith
Not Springs
Hope
Prescott
Texarkana
Malvern
Benton
de Queen
Nashville
Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkadelphia
Quachita
Missouri Pacific
Massive project to employ over 1000 workers for three years
The proposal outlines labor in processing fabricating handling and transporting materials to support a major project. It would provide steady employment for more than 1000 men for three years, absorbing roughly half the territory’s unemployment during the completion period.
Urges Ending Poll Tax Requirement
Thornesberry A Gray of Batesville former county representative announced a proposed constitutional amendment to remove the poll tax from voting in Arkansas and said petitions will circulate for a November general election. The text would allow voting for US citizens 21 and older meeting residency and registration requirements, permit a per capita tax up to $1 for public schools, and preserve equal suffrage for men and women with no jury service obligation for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
State of
The
United States
General Assembly
Stunt Night Postponed To Monday At High School
Heavy rain forced the third annual Stunt Night to be postponed from Friday to Monday at 7 30 p m at the high school. Tickets bought for Friday’s show may be used Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Clubs and Orchestra
Texarkana Hosts Hope Sunday In Local Baseball Clash
Texarkana plays Hope Sunday as Burton-Wiret Grovers of Texarkana oppose Cape Storka. Blackie Biot selected by Manager Lloyd Coup to pitch against the Grocers in a Two States League game at Texarkana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton-Wiret
Grovers
Texarkana
Cape Storka
Weery
Blackie Biot
Lloyd Coup
Kroger Sales Rise 11 Percent From Last Year
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co reports four week sales ending April 21 across 22 stores with up to 42 percent gains in some branches. Total stores decreased 7 percent year over year to 4356 as cumulative 1934 first four periods reach 66.8 million dollars, up from 60.0 million a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co
Kroger Company
A. H. Morrill
Mellon Reveals Federal Tax Suit
Andrew W. Mellon disclosed that the government seeks 1,319,080.90 in additional tax and a 659,540.45 penalty for 1931. He defended overpayment and pledged to appeal, calling the action an unprecedented attack on his tax affairs and denouncing the grand jury step as unjustified. Attorney General Cummings said Mellon knows the basis for the assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Dtom
Federal Grand Jury
Mellon
Grand
Congress
Treasury Department
Democratic Party
Cummings
Washington
Treasury
Department of Justice
Minimum Price on Auto Tires Fixed
Washington issued an emergency order setting minimum tire prices with May 14 effect. It bars warranties beyond a one year guarantee against defects, while a standardized price scale applies to tires and tubes. Class A, B, and C ranges are listed for 2x4 tires and 15-19 tubes.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Phil
NRA
Wonder Bar heads Saenger program with star lineup
The long awaited international musical drama Wonder Bar will debut at the Saenger this Sunday. Kay Francis stars opposite Al Jolson who plays the Wonder Bar proprietor. Ricardo Cortez Dolores Del Rio and others fill key roles with Dick Powell and Henry Kolker as the composer and husband. Hal LeRoy appears as himself in a dance sequence along with Ruth Donnelly Louise Fazenda and more. Popeye the Sailor cartoon and Paramount News complete the program.
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al Jolson
Kay Francis
Dick Powell
Dolores del Rio
Saenger
AT Jolson
Er Ban
Ricardo Cortez
Dolores
Se del Rio
Henry Kolker
Hal LeRoy
Guy Kibber
Hugh Herbert
Ruth Donnelly
Louise Fazenda
Popeye
Paramount News
Tire price schedule sets minimums for grades and sizes
Johnson's order fixes net realized prices for tire grades and sizes including 1.48, 1.23 and 111 for three grades with 32x6 truck and bus casings priced at 14.20 and 12.80 for Classes A and B and tubes at 2.70 and 2.25. High pressure casings 32x6 sell 30.30 and 20.70 with tubes at 4.20 and 2.50. It bars reclassifying brands and notes the price stabilization period expires May 14 before a new order.
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Johnson
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Accident
We express gratitude for the deeds of kindness after the recent accident of Glen Carmical who suffered the loss of his left arm. Thanks to Dr L M Lile and nurses at Juna Chester hospital and to friends for their offerings of powers and words of kindness from Glen Carmical Mrs W B Carmical Mr and Mrs W M Ramsey.
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Glen Carmical
L. M. Lile
Juna Chester Hospital
W. B. Carmical
W. M. Ramsey
Hope Storks Dominate Burton Grocers 11 4 In State Line Ballpark
Hope Storks overwhelm Burton Grocers 11 to 4 as Ables and Simmons lead an early surge. McClendon and Allen spark the offense with key doubles and singles, Womble racks up three hits, while Kirkland, Mullin and Sullivan contribute for Burton in a back and forth affair. Final runs erupt in the third and eighth frames as Hope pulls away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temarkana
Jim
Kéroil
Hope Storks
Ings
Paul Abies
Wille Simmons
Burton Wi Grocers
State Line
Ables
Abi
EiHal
Jack
Kid
Hope
McClendon
Allen
Grocers
Kirkland
Mullii
Sullivan
Worrible
Elliott
Cook
W. Schooley
Schooley
Alien
Cession
Birkin Mons
Womble
Climet
C. Schasley
Coop
Balk
Urban
Craig
Vanderslice
Svoritss
Shelton
Campbell
Simmons
Wupalason
Hope— Cook
V. Schooley
C. Schustey
Burton-Ward Kirkland
Mullin
Huddieston
McKnight
Alten
Lf Craig
If Sullivan
P Simmons
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Henry
Brewey
W. B. Pavneefield
Toa Laratee
Mary Billinnsley
Lewisville
W. M.S
First Methodist Church
Umes R. Henry
Brookwood
Aaines Martindale
Cinek
Oe Tie Womins Missionary Union of the First
Baptist Churely
Churet
Hnstess
Tom Wardlow
BB. Thompson
South Pine Street
J. M. Heist
Frances Huntley
Wrek
Onachian College
Marie Stray, Kiorn
Mra. It
T. White
Washington Street
J. P. Bowen
James Imbree
First Baptist Sunday School
East Second Street
L. F. Higgusong
Annie Joan Walker
Maude Hamilton
M. S. Bates
Robert Morris
Bess Walker
Cecil Wyatt
UW. Miller
James Embree
Wallace RR. Rogers
Roy W. Berry
Oglesby U. A
Womans Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
W. W. Duckett
Pat Clelarne
Rose Hill Cemetery
W. M. S. First
D. S. Jordan
O. B.S
Donaldson
Marvel Wilkins
Etta C Lynn
Hazen, Arl
Edith McLain
Gordon, Ark
Jord
Dermott
Clara Reynalds
Louise Seal
10Th District
Caroline Sponenbarger
Worthy
Louly W. Cornwell
Pine Bluff
Dan Green
Greens
Chas, M. Clark
Martha Jane
Gurners Pressing Shop
Hope Music Co
Dew
Moreland's
Main Street
Floyd Porterfield
Mathie
Guly
Sally Eilers
Kit Carson
Constance Cummings
Stardus
Purine News
First Baptist
Wallace R. Rogers
William H. Woodin
Roosevelt
Vis
Ethel Harris
Thornesberry Gray
Burton Ward
Blackie Hiatt
Kroger
National Grocery Company
Ray Luck
A Luck’s Tourist Court
Bate's Tourist Coll
H.R. Luck
John S. Gibson Drug Company
Jim Elliott
Archie
Bond
Ward & Son
Wayne Hengland
First National Bank
Hope, Ark
ERA
CWA
Shreveport, Louisiana
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