Cazort Withdraws From Brooks Hays Campaign
Lieutenant Governor Lee Casort withdraws from the governor race and backs Brooks Hays against Harvey Parnell. The move signals a likely two man contest with Parnell’s odds slipping as Sheffield and Gray fade. Cazort cites patriotism and unity, aiming to unite anti-administration factions behind Hays.
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Lee — Casort
Brooks Hays
Harvey Parnell
Cazort
Lo Little Rock
Associated Press
Hays
Parnell
Thornberry Gray
John ©. Sheffield
Helena
Phillips Equity
Aena
Thiu
Mreg Creer
Brooks
Tulan
Sheffield
M. Cagort
Hays. Cazort
Lite de Rock
Cixart
Arkansas
Kveernor
Thad
Cunnne-Ip
Melue
Tippar Uronks Hays
Highway Department
Steamer Seized With Cargo of Liquor at Green Bay
The tramp steamer Asterberg carried 4,000 cases of beer and liquor when ruptured and seized by coast guard crews near Green Bay as it attempted to enter from Lake Michigan. Coast guard units from Plum Island reported the incident, with the vessel valued at about 600 dollars.
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Greenbay
Wis
Aisterberg
Coast Guard
Plum Island
Lake Michigan
Pecan Budding School Planned at Hempstead Station
A two day pecan budding school will be held at the Pratt and Truk Branch Experiment Station in Hempstead May 22 and 23 led by W. G. Amstein and supported by Lynn Smith G. W. Ware and Craig Roseborough. The program features patch budding skin budding and bark grafting demonstrations in the morning sessions and topping trees for summer budding 10 to 24 inches diameter in the second day with classes and field practice. In the afternoon bark grafting demonstrations will cover trees 2 to 4 inches in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt and Truk
Hempstead
W. G. Amstein
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Lynn Smith
G. W. Ware
Felt and Truck Branch
Craig Roseborough
Cotton Belt Railroad
Airplane Stunts by Rookie Pilot End in Safe Landing
Cleveland May 15 A wartime student flyer Henry L Gabriel flew in a dial central plane with an army pilot aboard When the pilot handed over controls at 2000 feet Gabriel leaned back and the plane performed gyrations The ship then leveled and landed safely The pilot admitted fear of letting Gabriel land and took control at about a hundred feet up
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Cleveland
Henry L. Gabriel
Gabriel
Csbrieldou
27 To Graduate From Stephens High Friday
Stephens Arkansas May 15 The Stephens high school graduation ceremonies are set for Friday night Miss Idelle Roberson named valedictorian and Helen Sanders salutatorian The class roll lists graduates including Mildred Farland Mabel Curry Margaret Coury Lucille Hall Julia Green Nina Dea Maxine Morgan Myrtis Roberson Helen Sanders Ruth Miller Audrey Cook Oleta Cook Mabel Brown Mildred Holt Myra Smith Sam Bishop John Morgan Sam Hamillmond Philip Barkheimer J P Fil James Prangis Smith Herbert Suit and John Hare F W Whitesides superintendent will deliver the annual address and diplomas will be presented by J G Lile superintendent of Stephens schools.
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Stephens High
Audrey Cook
Oleta Cook
Pauline Pare
Mabel Brown
Mildred Holt
Myra Smith
Sam Bishop
John Morgan
Sam Hainelmond
Philip Barkheimer
J. P. Fil
James Prangis Smith
Herbert Suit
John Hare
F. W. Whitesides
Camden Schools
J. G. Lile
Stephens i Schgols
Stephens
Ark
Mid-South Cotton Growers' Association Forms Contracts
The Mid-South Cotton Growers' Association, a new cotton cooperative, formed March 21 at Mermaphis after weeks of study by growers, officials, and the Federal Farm Board. About 350 Arkanas county growers approved the plan. charter filed in Little Rock for Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and Tennessee. Existing cotton associations will continue but contract with the Mid-South for services, concentrating marketing efforts.
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Mid-South Cotton Growers’ Association
Cotton Cooperatives
Arkansas
Mermaphis
Federal Farm Board
Dewn Don T. Gray
College of Agriculture
Cotton Association
Washington
Fort Bond
Little Rock
Mid-South
Cotton Growers’ Association
Arkansa
Missouri
Tennessee
Mid- South
Texarkana Group Motor Here Today
A Texarkana motor caravan from Wess Men traveling four highways is expected to arrive this afternoon. Four actors from Gurdon and Arkadelphia plan a brief stop in Texarkana before continuing possibly to Hope.
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Texarkana
Wess
Gurdon
Arkadelphia
200 Killed When Reds Make Attack
In Hankow China Reds attacked the city of Sinskow across the river from Shachow, killing 200 residents and burning the town. About 3,000 attackers surrounded Haneliwan as the region was evacuated and property valued at $600,000 was looted.
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Sinkow
Hankow
China
Sinskow
Sheiver Hill
Kankow
Rois
Haneliwan
Snachow
Missionavies
Widow Dies Then Revived After Death Certificate Issued
In Guay nabo a widow aged 101 appeared declared dead by civil registry officials. Five hours later she was found breathing and alive. A doctor and the registrar faced a dispute over the death certificate with questions about validity and legal steps.
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San Juan
Rieu
Genere
Juan Goneilez
Chyk
Civil Registry
Guaynabo
Collie Register
Arkadelphia Graduation Speaker Named for Class of 62
ARKADULPINA May 14 Dr J C Jordan dean of the graduate school of the University of Arkansas will deliver the address to Arkadelphia high school graduates announced by Superintendent L M Gaza. Exercises set for First Methodist church South at 3 PM Friday May 23. Number of graduates 62.
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Arkadulpina
J. C. Jordan
Gaduate School
University of Arkansas
Arkadelphia High School
L. M. Gaza
First Methodist Church
South
Abe Lazarus 66 Found Dead in Camden Home
Camden May 13 Abe Lazarus prominent local merchant and civic leader 66 was found dead in his bed with a bullet wound to the heart a small pistol nearby The cook and her son heard the shot and found him in the afternoon rapid examination said death was instantaneous Lazarus helped found Ritchie Grocer Co and was a longtime director in the Chamber of Commerce He is survived by his wife Rosa three sisters and a brother The Witchie Grover chain closed today in mourning and funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with Rabbis and pastors officiating.
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Camden
Abe Lazarus
Megra Cook
Lazarus Carier
Lazarus
Redding
Oielock
First Methodist Church
Nabbi Abram Brill
Shreveport
Las
H. H. Griffin
Methodist
C. BE. Guice
First Presbyterian Church
Mc. Linarus
Aye
Chamber of Commerce
Schwal Party
Rotary Club
The
Elks
Woodmen of the World
City
Rosa Laser
Little, Stook
New Orleans
Dan Lazarus
New York City
Nora Shyer
Stella Cross
Ruth Shyer
Nashvvile
Tenn
Witchie Grover
B. M. Symth
C. Walker
J. R. Floyd
H. L. Hanegan
A. ¥. Banegen
B. H. Buchanan
TE Sprugins
P. H. Webb
J. M. Rider
Largest single road project ever let by the commission
Arkansas state highway board awarded about 2.7 million dollars in contracts for 178 miles of highway and seven bridges in 32 counties. The Clarendon bridge project, the largest single project, was awarded to Austin Bridge Company for 573 50 in a bid from ten bidders. Other contracts covered grading drainage and reinforced concrete bridges on routes 67 and 70 in the Lie Rock Prescott district and along the Prescott Little Missourl river road.
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Dallas
Clarendon
Lie Hope- Prescott
Broadway
Amelic
Britt & DeLaughter
Beighton
Prescott-Little ‘Missorul River
J. S. Young
Texarkana
Prescott-Gordon Road
Sease
Lie ‘Rock-Memphis
Arkansas
Indict Undertaker Helper for Murder in Texarkana
Leslie Cooper aged 21 is indicted for murder by Bowie county grand jury over the May 3 killing of Foul Hunter 23 at a Texarkana undertaking establishment. Cooper fled shortly after the shooting as the motive remains unexplained. Grand jury also returns numerous indictments for white and cattle theft chicken thefts and liquor law violations with trial dates expected in June.
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Texarkana
Leslie Cooper
Bowie County Grand Jury
Boston
Foul Hunter
Texarkana Undertaking
Cooper
George Griffin
Texarkina
Griffin
Texas
Waters
Sheriff Reports No Improvement in 1930 Model Whisky Stills
JONESBORO May 1 Sheriff Ed Nash of Arkansas and Missouri officers seized a large moonshine operation. The raid yielded about 1 gallon of liquor 4000 gallons of wash eight other stills and various homebrew outfits. The 1930 model showed no improvement over existing stills, the sheriff said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Arkansas
Ed Nash
University Yearbook Printed In State For First Time in 12 Years
The Razorback yearbook of the University of Arkansas will be printed in Arkansas for the first time in 12 years after Parker publication board awarded the contract to Russellville Printing. Estimated cost is $12,000 with Robert Wiseman of McGhee as editor and Dow Morley of North Little Rock as business manager.
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Payetteville
Wi—tl
UBL Razorback
University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Parker Publicalion Board
Russellville Printing Company
Robert Wiseman
McGhee
Dow Morley
North Little Rock
Objections Raised to London Naval Treaty Provisions
Washington bulletin reports Rear Admiral Hilk T. Jones testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, voicing objections to several London treaty provisions. In Arkansas, Gov Parnell approves David A. Gates extension of tax filing deadline to June 1 for 1929 incomes without penalty after today’s final filing date.
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Washington
Hilk T. Jones
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Little Rock
Parnell
David A. Gates
Revenue
Kiwanis Club Plans DeAnn Goodwill Outing Tonight
Final plans from the Kiwanis club luncheon at the Barlow hotel outline a 7 o'clock departure to DeAnn with a 17 36 arrival and evening entertainment. C W Welt man leads the program while local treats are promised. The D A R held a luncheon in the Barrow hotel dining room.
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Kiwanis Club
Barlow Hotel
Thehotel
DeAnn
C. W. Weltman
Barrow
Camden Man Prefers Steamboating to Hollywood
Camden at May 15. Cap'n Sam Cotton, first officer of the river packet Ouachita, favors steamboating over motion pictures. He recalls the old river days and notes that while moving pictures entertain, he sticks to the river trade and its rougher life. He praises Hirst Torrence’s screen work but prefers steamboats to cinema.
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Camden
Atk
Cap'n Sam
Cotton
Hollywood
Ouachita
New Orleans
Sporrs
Coton
Cartor
Hirst Torrence
Collun
Assistant Secretary of State Resigns Post
LuhrLe ROCK May 15 Ed McDonald assistant secretary of state resigns to pursue a campaign for secretary of state. Higgins accepts the resignation and says no new appointments will be made as ongoing work will be handled by staff.
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Luhrle
McDonald
Jin B. Higgins
Higgins
Bia
Melon Meeting To Draw 60 Tonight
Forty four tickets for the Water melon supper at 7 45 tonight in Hotel Barlow had been sold by Hope Chamber of Commerce up to noons today. Attendance is expected to run close to 60 with forty five farmers listed as guests and two thirds likely to attend. The supper will be a roundtable on the annual Watermelon Festival and city county plans. no formal program is arranged. No local group sponsors the show for 1930 and a permanent association may be formed to run the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead County Melon Growers
Arma
Man dies after parish church robbery in Morrilton
MORRILTON May 2 Herman Voelker died in hospital after being shot by a robber during the April 27 break in at the parish church. Voelker surprised two masked men in the office. one flashed a light while the other fired. A $150 reward is offered. no clues to the robbers' identities.
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Morrilton
Parrish
Herman Vocker
Vocker
Parrish House
Voelker
McCaskill Census Total 170 Population Decline Noted
The town of McCaskill in North Hempstead County is recorded at a population of 170 in today's preliminary census count reported by J. Warren, census supervisor. No 10 year-ago figures are available. The record notes 26 farms enumerated and a lawn-related item appears in the tally.
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McCaskill
North Hempstead
Ray Miller's Musical Organization Arrives for Local Engagement
Ray Miller's Brunswick Recording Orchestra arrived in the city Wednesday morning and will provide music for Elks events Friday night. The group, under exclusive Brunswick Recording Corporation, recently closed 42 weeks at Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans and heads to Tulsa for a Casaluma hotel engagement. The lineup features Marshall Van Pool, Rus Cullen, Stanley Wriguitsman, Sam Taylor, Carl Anderson, Charles Genhiy, Allyn Cassel, Al Kauich, Nate Murwhy, Gene Morgan, Merle Obser, and Kinks Jackson among others.
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Ray Miller
Brunswick
Prey
al Roosevelt
New Orleans
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Casaluma
Pantagamen
Cpporitien
Popuunel
Marshall van Pool
Rus Cullen
Stanley Wriguitsman
Sam Taylor
Carl Anderson
Charles Genhiy
Allyn Cassel
al Kauich
Nate Murwhy
Gene Morgan
Merle Obser
Kinks Jackson
Arkansas Counties Debate School Tax Levels Amid Election
The article discusses electors in Arkansas counties considering school tax increases to fund free public schools. It notes district variance, with tax rates rising from five to twenty-eight mills in some areas, and highlights the push to fund schooling through local taxes while maintaining current facilities in stronger districts and seeking equalization in weaker districts.
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Arkati Femble
Kansas
Arkansas
Pulaski
Cour
Sch
Quartet Arrested On Murder Charge In Arkansas
Augusta Arkansas May 15 four people were arrested on murder charges in the death of Stanley Bud Holmes. Elmer Holmes 35 his wife 25 Rogers 55 and Leo Coleman 30 were seized in the Hunter community. Sheriff R Hy Smith said motive involved family difficulties and that Coleman had a prior manslaughter sentence. Holmes neck broken by blows and body partly burned.
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Augusta
Ark
Stanley Bud Holmes
Hunter
R. Hy, Smith
Elmer Holmes
Rogers
Leo Colemery
Holmes
Coleman
Smith
I . Holmes
Stanley Holmes
Sheriff Smith
Howard Singing Bee at Blue Bayou in Howard County
Nashville reports the thirty seventh agal singing convention of Howard county will be held at Blue Bayou on May 25. Officials expect attendance to surpass all previous years as the annual event grows larger each year.
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Howard
Blue Bayou
Nashville
Howard County
Bazaar at Junior High Slated Friday at 3
The Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association announces a bazaar at the Junior High School building Friday at 3 PM. There will be a program and talent items for public enjoyment, with all invited to attend.
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Kazage
Notley
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Goy, Lee Cazort
New Cotton Co-Op
Mid-South Association
Texarkana Group
Radioopera Dener
France
Mario Chamice
Columbia
Ritchie
Hope-Prescott
Paul Hunter
Frank
Goldsborough
Flushing
Long Island
Dick James
Los Angeles
Bulletins
Will
Star Holmes
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