Out Our Way Cartoon Draws Time's Attention Across Nations
Time magazine highlights J R Williams Arizona rancher and NEA cartoonist behind Out Our Way. The piece notes his 5000 acre Prescott ranch, mail copy from Cleveland, and a wide range of subjects from machine shops to cattle ranches. Also mentions Vagabond Swede Horace Greeley vegetarian digression and a scooter tour to state capitals and Mexico City.
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Time Magazine
Time
J. R. Williams
Arizona
Time Sign
Mark Twalnishinner
Will Rogers
Mr. Williams
Prescott
NEA Syndicate
Cleveland
NEA
Mr Williams
Jim Williams
Jin Willings
atSine
Nazis Driven Back Across Meuse by Desperate French
Paris reports half the German crossing the Meuse forced back after French counter-attacks. About 600000 Germans are engaged in a major battle near Sedan as German forces press toward the Belgian border. British forces are alongside Allied troops in Belgium as the Low Countries face collapse.
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Meuse
Paris
Sedan
France
Wires Out As Nazi Forces Advance On Allies
Western Union and Commercial Cables report cut communications with the Netherlands and Belgium. Nazi armored columns and parachute troops push toward British and French battle positions in a likely grave moment akin to 1914. Dutch losses estimated at 100,000, about a quarter of 400,000, though Hal land's flock remains largely intact with Allied naval forces. Britain reports highly successful air attacks behind German lines.
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New York
pPj
Unnion
Netherlands
Belgium
Paris
Eelca van Kleffens
van Kleffens
Halland
Marriage Licenses Issued in Hempstead County
County Clerk Frank Mill records recent marriage licenses in Hempstead County. Notable pairs include Kenneth Taylor 29 of Hope with Dorothy Evelin Cornish 22 of Nashville, and Baxt Adams 18 of Patmos with Doris Plumly 18 of Rosston, among others.
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Frank Mill
Hempstead County
Kenneth Taylor
Hope
Dorothy Evelin Cornish
Nashville
Baxt W. Adams
Patmos
Doris Plumly
Rosston
William Dexter Bailey
Leontie Wilzabeth Bundy
Koelsig Putman
Louise Huckabee
Nupe
Millen Mosier
Fulton
Maurie Hubbard
Segros Jones Stuart
Opal Mixon
McCaskill
Linnie Wilson
Minnie Pearl Prather
Patnos
Rephan's Store Announces Three Day Savings Sale
Rephan's Store announced on Wednesday a three day savings sale to run Thursday through Saturday. The store manager said the heavy stock would be unloaded during the event. Details appear on another page of today's Star.
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Rephan
Cranium Crackers Who Are They
Mystery list names prominent figures in global circles. Farida James J. Meliites Winston Churchill The Berl of Athlone appear as clues to identify notable persons. Christian & Answers on Page Two.
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Farida
James J. Meliites
Winstu Churchill
the Berl
Arkansas Primary Ticket Closes and McClellan Exit
The August Democratic primary field for governor closes with four candidates entered including Bailey Adkins Whittle and Venable as the ticket grows to five after June committee action. McClellan announces he will not seek the governorship leaving Bailey and Adkins as major contenders.
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Little Rock
Carl Bailey
Homer Adkins
Frank B. Whittle
Magnolia
J. Rosser Venable
Democratictate
Walter S. MclNutt
Arkadelphia
J. Oscar Humphrey
A. W. Smith
Harrison
Walter Riddick
M. W. Greeson
Frescott
Congress
McClellan
John Lo McClellan
Camden
Bailey
Internal Revenue
Homer .M. Adkins
Adkins
Pitrden
Elmore Supply Co Opens In Hope On Elm Street
The Elmore Auto Supply firm at 210 South Elm announces opening in Hope with a full stock of auto accessories tires bicycles and radios. Owner Bob Elmore son of Dr A B Elmore Magnolia, born at Magnolia and educated there, moved to Little Rock to study law and accounting and worked at Peoples National Bank and the St Louis Federal Reserve in Little Rock before starting business in Hope. Mrs Elmore shares in the business and their daughter Montez Elmore, a Little Rock High School graduate and National Honor Society member, plans to join the Elmores after finishing school.
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Elmore Auto Supply Company
South Elm Street
Hope
Elmore Company
Bob Elmore
A. B. Elmore
Magnolia
Elmore
Lite Rock
Peoples National Bank
Little Rock
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
Little Rael
Elmores
Second Baptist Church
Montez Elmore
Little Rock High School
National Honor Society
Quill, & Scroll
Billion for WPA Is Recommended
The House Appropriations Committee recommended a $875,650,000 WPA appropriation for eight months if needed as part of a $1,111,754,819 emergency relief supply bill for the new fiscal year. The panel urged continued relief while noting abuse reductions in the relief administration. The measure mirrors President Roosevelt's request and was sent to the House for action.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Seasonal Labor on Farm Listed Here
The Arkansas State Employment Service announces arrangements to provide sufficient agricultural labor for seasonal farm work. Workers should contact the Employment Office to leave applications. Daily truck pickups to farms are expected, with concentration points designated by the Service. The office has openings for a Negro family and larger Negro families with children old enough to work, with day wages and living quarters furnished.
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Arkansas State Employment Service
Pilkinton Explains Value and Duty of a Will
State Senator Pilkinton spoke at the Hope Kiwanis Club on Wednesday about the privilege and duty of making a will. He urged evaluating state laws before drawing a will and noted property as a privilege under American governance. Guests at the event included I. M. Rowe, Bennett, John P. Cox, Jane Douglas, and De Jim McKen ale.
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Hope Kiwanis Club
Barlow
James Pilkinton
Pilkinton
I. M. Rowe
Bnunet
John P. Cox
Jane Douglas
Jim McKenale
Trash Fire Tuesday Causes No Damage
Tom Bryant, fire chief, reported Wednesday that a fire late Tuesday afternoon was only burning trash and caused no damage.
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Tom Bryant
Cotton Futures Opens and Closes Lower in July Session
Cotton for July opened at 9.95 and closed at 9.90 as Middling spot stood at 9.75, reflecting a softer trading day in New York.
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New York
Battlefield Singing to Close on May 17
The Battlefield community singing school will close Friday night May 1 with a special program led by instructor Homer Odom. The program includes class singing, quartets, duets and solos featuring the Hope quartet Spring Hill quartet and Mrs Hammil of Hope. the event starts at 8 o'clock.
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Battlefield
Homer Odom
Hope Quartet
Spring Hil Quartet
Hammil of Hope
First Jury Trial in New Hempstead County Courthouse
In Hempstead County the first circuit court trial in the new courthouse saw Judge Dexter Bush direct a verdict for Missouri Pacific Railroad in a personal injury case by Horace Fullerton who claimed a cinder in his eye from a railroad ride. The court then moved to Ruby Fay Alford Jones versus Prescott and Northwestern Railway Co. trial.
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Hempstead
Dexter Bush
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Horace Fullerton
Fullerton
John Kent
W. W. Ellen
D. Hucklabee
Buck Martin
Ogear Rider
Mallorey
Lat Moses
K. B. Spears
J. J. Samuels
W. Williams
H. B. Barry
Welsenberger
Ruby Fay Alford Jones
Prescott & N. W. Railway Co
Vagabond Swede Tourist in Hope On a 1939 Journey
Nels Holmes a 40 year old Chicago man known as Vaga bol Swede passes through Hope on a long trip toward Little Rock. He travels by scooter and has visited 31 state capitals Canada and Mexico City. Since 1939 he has logged 29000 miles including a Chicago to New Orleans canoe trip and a coast to coast bicycle ride. He abandoned commercial art for a nature focused life and follows a strict vegetable diet.
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Nels Holmes
Chicago
Mexico City
Little Rock
Mexico
Hie
Germany
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Borfore
States
Tribune
Greeley
Mexco
Weee
Louisiana Nevada Co Aided by State in Gas Sales Appeal
The Arkansas Utilities Commission urged the Arkansas Supreme Court to rule that the Louisiana Nevada Transit Co is subject to state public utility regulation in southwest Arkansas. The commission argued the company seeks low rates to attract customers, forcing rivals to lower prices. The appeal, tied to a Pulaski County circuit ruling revoking a commission order, will be submitted to the court on June 24.
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Arkansas Louisiana Company
The
Utilities Commission
Mate
Louisiana—Nevada
Arkansas Louisiane Company
Rocky Mound Holds Sing Sunday Afternoon
A singing event is planned at Rocky Mound on Sunday afternoon May 19 at 2 o clock. Several quartets have been invited and the public is urged to attend with singing books.
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Rocky Mound
Local race slate reveals Hempstead and Nevada county tickets
Readable fragments show Hempstead County nominees for county offices including treasurer and representatives plus chancery judge and prosecuting attorney. Nevada County lineup lists sheriff collector, circuit clerk, tax assessor and county judge among others with several named candidates.
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Betes
Hempstead
of Representatives
Howev
Rae Tiekes
P. Steel
Dick ‘Huie
C. Jak
Frank
Dewey
J. P.” Byerie Weaver
E.R. Brown
Arthu Anderson
Freddy Lu Higgason
John L. Wilson
Dhy
Charles F. Reyerson
James J. Bow
Nevada
Red” Vandiver
Barton M. Sa
W. E
Cottingham
John al Re Jarvis
Curtis D. Ward
Lealienen
W. 0. Waters
Jesse Stock
C- Wesdish
J. W. Wesse
Baker
Howell
Bue Young
Brad C
Cold Diggers Not Popular With Navy
A fragment from a campus society note jokes about differences in dating norms at West Point and the Naval Academy during June Week. It contrasts cadet and midshipman dining habits, mentions uniforms, and hints at social expenses, noting Navy traditions and Army expectations.
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Amy Porter
Feailure
West Point
Naval Academy
Yale
Princeton
Army
Navy
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