Builds' Own Costin' Wants His Funeral Preached While Alive
Kingston Tennessee report on Felix Bush Brenzenle a 70 year old farmer who plans a living funeral at Cave Creek Baptist Church on June 26. He has a walnut coffin made and ordered radio singers from Chattanooga to participate while he is alive to hear the sermon. Bush, who collects a small pension, is active despite his plan and hopes flowers be sent for the service. He never married and mentions his girl Miss Melvina Erwin as a longtime companion.
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NEA
Kingston
Tenn
Felix Bush Brenzenle
Cave Creek
Bush
Lile
White Cave Creek Baptist Church
Chattanooga
Dad
Milners
Woolfe Creek
Vidley
Melvina Erwin
Naval Expansion Measure Passed by U. S. Senate
The Senate approved the administration’s expansion plan, authorizing 46 ships, 26 auxiliaries, and 950 airplanes with funds to be appropriated later. The House earlier voted 328 to 70 for a $3 billion package including work relief and public works, plus farm and youth programs, amid amendments to broaden WPA eligibility and extend rural electrification.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Congress
WEA
King
Utah
Administration of Relief
Harry Hopkins
Works Progress
McCarran
D-Nev
House
Roosevelt
Arkansas
National Youth Administration
CCC
Reconstruction Fixmanke Corporation
Tt Wis
Rankin Dem
Riuksin
Baby's Operation Could Restore Sight in Left Eye
In Arkansas Font Smith a successful operation removed the left eye of Thewacks and Jerry Leon Plummer, a glioma patient, bringing renewed hope to his parents that he might recover and possibly see with his remaining eye. Dr J C Ogden performed the procedure and noted a remote chance the right eye’s sight could be restored with radium. The infant, son of Lowell Plummer and his wife, was in a grave condition prior to the operation.
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Font Smith
Ark
Jerry Leon Plummer
J. C. Ogden
Chinese War Babies Are Named for Strife
In Hankow China newborns during the early days of the war carry patriotically charged names. Infants born at war outbreak are dubbed Born-at-War-Outbreak while others bear names like Resist Japan and Remember Peiping. Girls are named Battlefield Flower, reflecting national strife and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
China
Japan
Peiping
Livestock Meeting Called for Monday
A Hempstead County livestock and poultry meeting is set for Monday at Hope city hall. Chairman M. Bates urges all county residents involved to attend as the group plans a series of county meetings to boost dairy beef cattle hogs and poultry and promote better pasture use amid a surplus land period.
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Hope City Hall
M. 8. Bates
Hempstead County
W. Kenratl Lemley
Hope
Hempstead
Peta
Calton
Baptists Opposed to Church Union in Virginia Convention
Southern Baptists gathered in Richmond denounced a proposed Christian unity under present terms. The report declared such a union impossible for Baptists yet praised spiritual fellowship with sincere believers. It warned a man-made union could create a dangerous monopoly and tempt worldly power in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Southern Baptists
Roxe
Jesus
Fishermen Asked To Tell the Truth In Newport Beach
Newport Beach Calif with the surf and sea fishing season opening the chamber of commerce fishing committee obtained a pledge from anglers not to exaggerate or falsify their catches. The chamber says there is no need to stretch the truth due to the fine fishing available.
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Newport Beach
Calif
Chamber of Garmmerce Fishing Committee
Scientist Claims Early Humans Lived in Trees
Berkeley reports Dr Franz Weidenreich, honorary director of the Cenozoic Research Laboratory in Peiping, China, says evidence suggests early man spent time in trees rather than walking on all fours. He notes a decisive shift occurred when humans abandoned arboreal life for ground travel in evolution.
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Berkeley
Cali
Franz Weidenreich
Peiping
China
Weidenreich
Speakers at Hempstead court house removal meeting
A Thursday gathering of about 50 citizens at Hope city hall discussed moving the Hempstead county court house to Mope. Senator John Ta Wilson chaired, with John Kent urging an honest election to decide the move. Mayor Graves cited low-cost federal aid and tax impacts, while Dr Meladdin warned about title issues to Garland property and urged a clear petition. The speakers urged informing voters and supporting a fair vote, noting federal funds' potential to fund a new court house with minimal local cost.
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Mope
Court House
John Ta. Wilson
Big Court Haus
Mc Wien
John Kent
Kent
Hempstead
Pen OU
Graves Wok
Br. Meladdin
Garland
Hope
City of Hope
McFaddin
Day
Graves
Earl Deusie
Washington
Melachdin
Comnty
Arkansis
Wourk
Coderat
PWA
Arkansas
Tiree
Moriyys Seed of the Clurch Thought by Derome
A cryptic line attributed to Derome references the Moriyys as the blond of the clurch, suggesting a symbolic or genealogical linkage in a religious or literary context. The fragment presents a poetic or doctrinal image with sparse context.
Former Pugilist To Preach Here
Rev George Hayes of Houston Texas will start a series of meetings at Hope Tabernacle North Main at Avenue D next Sunday. Hayes a former pugilist and evangelist of national repute speaks twice each Sunday at 1 PM and 8 PM. Special music will accompany the series which may last two to three weeks. A new Adult Fellowship Service at 7 PM will focus on Bible study for older attendees.
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George Hayes
Houston
Texaas
Hope Gospel
North Main
Avenue D
Mayes
Thousants
Springtivid
Seattle
Wash
Minneapolis
Tabernacle
Bert Wel
Rev
Hayes
Adult Fellowship Servicw
Christ's Ambassadors
Rven
W E Lafferty 80 Dies in Early Friday
W E Lafferty 80 longtime resident of Hue County died Thursday night at home one mile south of town after longtime illness Funeral services set for 4 pm at Prebyterian Church with Rev Floyd Clark Baptist minister officiating Survived by widow two sisters Mrs P M Lewis of Dallas Mrs S B Tyler Thasas one son Marvin Lafferty of Patmes and one brother Ad Liferty of Pativos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wad Bun
IV ‘Sitvnet
Hue County
Fife
Gous Mery
Hev
Floyd Chirk
Nininta
Hiciiling
P.M. Lewis
Dallas
SB. Tyler
Thasas
Marvin Lafferty
Patmes
Ad Liferty
Pativos
Dr Harvey Doak Woods Dies at 92 in Fayetteville
Dr Harvey Doak Woods, 92, longtime physician in Fayetteville, Ark, died Friday after a long career of considerable service. He was among the oldest practicing doctors in the region and contributed to local medical care for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey D. Woods
Fayetteville, Ark
Harvey Doak Weeds
Briday
Debates by Phonograph In Fifth Month
In Glandale California a school debate by phonograph enters its fifth month. Debaters from Cilnidide Junior College present their arguments at Evansville College Indiana. An answering argument is recorded and sent west. When speeches end, two boards of judges will decide the winner. The article notes wind travels faster than water over land due to friction.
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Glandale
Hutson enters race for Hempstead County clerk post
Andrew Speedy Hutson of Hope announces candidacy for Hempstead County and Probate Clerk, subject to the Democratic primary on August 3. He cites public service, names a deputy if elected, and plans a county speaking tour to reach voters. He is the son of the late J W Hutson and Mrs Hutson of Hope.
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Andrew
Speedy" Hutson
Hempstead County
Hope
Mr. Hutson
J. W
Wash) Hutson
Hutson
Southern Ice Company
Loreco Oil Company
Hope Auto Company
Hempstead
County Treasurers to Receive Commissions
Arkansas Attorney General Jack Holt ruled on Friday that county treasurers are entitled to a commission of one half of one percent for handling county highway turnback accounts. The opinion reversed a previous ruling issued a week earlier.
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Little Rock
Jack Holt
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Correct Table Etiquette
A hostess etiquette quiz asks where to place dessert plates, which glasses to use for semi solid desserts, and where the hostess pours. It covers removing plates, serving order, and handling cleanup when entertaining alone. Answers include left side serving, glass nappy for dessert, and hostess manages tasks from her right.
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Jeff
NSA Servige, Inco
Hope Arkansas joins National Air Mail Week May 19 1938
The Hope Chamber of Commerce urges residents to mail letters by Air Mail on Thursday May 19 as part of National Air Mail Week May 15 to 21. A special plane will collect 6008 letters, aided by High School bands, an Air Mail Queen, and Mayor Graves, with stamped envelopes and a designed cachet to publicize Hope and its famous product.
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I. PY. Bowen
Chamber of Commerce
Hope
Hove
Air Mail
Graves
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Post Office Department
National Air Mail
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas
Railroad Freight Hike Opposed by Farm Bureau group
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation opposes a Southwestern Freight Bureau plan to raise cotton freight rates when published rates lapse July 31. H. H. Hiskey reports, with Joe Martin and Mr. Hardin noting higher rates would lower farmer prices and shift cotton transport to barges and trucks, citing 1987 freight and 1937 price indices.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Southwestern Areary
H. H. Hiskey
Hempstead County Farm Bureau
Joe Martin
Grady
Lincoln County Farm Bureau
Southwestern Freight Bureau
Memphis
Hardin
World Conference of Churchmen Is Begun
A draft document from the World Conference of Churchmen represents 180 Protestant denominations and outlines plans for a first world council of churches. The initiative, linked to ecumenical aims since the Reformation, was presented Friday by leaders at the Utrecht conference.
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World Conference of Churchmen
Utrecics
Netherlands
Tre First
World Council of Chiwehes
Cotton Prices Open and Close in New Orleans Market
New Orleans cotton opened Friday at 880 and closed at 580 84 as traders watched limited activity. Market notes show slight gains earlier before a steadier close with small price adjustments and cautious selling.
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New Orleans
Stonely
Two Men Held for Padding WPA Payrolls in Arkansas
United States secret service agents arrested Tom M. Howie of Helena and James Eli Kennedy of Hoxie on charges of padding WPA pay rolls for 1937 armory work. They allegedly issued a $59.50 check with fictitious employees. Howie posted a $1000 bond and Kennedy remains jailed under $1000 bond awaiting grand jury action.
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Little Rock
United States Secret Service
Tom M. Howie
Helena
WPA
James Eli Kennedy
Hoxie
Howie
Kennedy
Five U of A Students to Get Golden Keys
Five University of Arkansas students will receive Golden Keys at the annual banquet of the College of Business Administration. Nominees include Galen B. Price, Eugene Mapes, William Leslie, James Clark, Owen Pearce, and John Laman. Speakers include F. G. Tinker, C. F. Byrns, and James H. Penick. Governors and officials were invited.
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Payetteville
DeWitt
Air Force
C. F. Byrns
Fort Smith
James H. Penick
Little Rock
Governor Bailey
J. C. Fowell
Coale
H. Barton
el Dorado
J. L. Lingine
Pine Bliff
Marion Wasson
Siluan
Springs
Coyote Prefers Starvation to Trap Near Cave
COREVILLE Wyoming a she coyote driven from a den by hunters placed traps at cave mouth, making escape impossible. The animal reportedly starved rather than risk capture after years of scavenging close to sheep pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coreville
Wyo
Sin
Britain France to Furnish Arms to China in Behind the Scenes Deal
Chinese sources report that Britain and France have agreed to credit China for purchasing arms and to supply them for use against Japan, with delivery details kept secret. Japanese warplanes bomb central China as forces advance toward Lunghai railway and Tangshan. Belgian cabinet resigns after tax dispute. US senate panel tabs Nye arms embargo resolution as Roosevelt backs plans for a new government radio station to counter fascist broadcasts in South America. Insurgents seize Fortanete as conflict spreads toward Castellon and Valencia. Nazi movement pressure grows on Hungarian cabinet in Budapest.
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Geneva
China
League of Nations
Britain
France
V. K. Wellington Koo
League of Nations Council
Council
Japan
Shanghai
Central China Front
Lunghai Railway
Yungcheng
Tangshan
Lunghai
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nye
United States
Hall
House Naval Committee
Roosevelt
South America
Vinson
Dem. Ga
Coogan's Claims Denied by His Mother in Law Suit
Los Angeles report states Jackie Coogan and his stepfather Arthur Bernstein filed four legal answers denying his claims to four million dollars earned as a child star. They contend Jackie earned only about one and a half million and that the money belongs to his mother by law and spirit. Bernstein asserts he has no interest in the funds and denies any claim to Jackie’s earnings.
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Los Angeles
Jackie Coogan
Arthur L. Bernstein
Jackie
Bernstein
Coogan
Joh RB
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Hopkins
Florida
Baptists
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Kant
W. E. Lafferty
Providence
Andrew Hutson
Hope Young Man
I. W
Farm Bureau
U. S
U. of A
China Front
Paul Emile Janson
Brussels
Paul van Zeeland
Hendaye
Fortanete
Teruel
Mediaterranean
Castellon de la Plana
Valenica
Budafest
Roloman Daranyi
Muswer Uit
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