Rising Ouachita Forces Mass Evacuations Across Territory
Severe flooding from the Ouachita River forces numerous families to flee homes across a ten mile square area. Shelter spaces are set up in box cars and private residences as rising waters encroach. Public areas report widespread disruption with water covering roads and low-lying districts. Local authorities coordinate relief and rescue efforts.
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EL Dorado
Calion
Rock Island Railroad
Quachita River
Cross
Smackavez
Callon
Smackover
Red Cross
Hones
New Orleans Weather Bureau issues flood warning for Ouachita River
May 2 The New Orleans weather bureau reports a flood warning with a 4 foot stage and expected rise to 42 feet at Camden Arkansas by May 22. Water threatens areas along the Ouachita near and below Camden as authorities prepare for rising floods.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Weather Bureau
Ouachita River
Cameden
Ark
Camden
Olin Holton Named to University Honor Roll
Olin Page Holton of Toklo, this county, has been placed on the honor roll at the University of Acassis according to a letter to his father from Vieldoses, dean of the College of Avis atus Science. He posted a grade average of 12. during the first semester, ranking 23d in a class of 210.
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Olin Page Holton
He R. Alt
Toklo
Bee Dee
Ihris Sophie Anmiure
University of Acassis
Fron Vieldoses
College of Avis Atus Science
Young Page
Sting
Natural Mistake in Fashionable Restaurant Scene
In William Tim’s Journal a man and his wife quarrel over a dining mishap. The wife notes the misattributed music as the couple rises, while a waiter’s dropped tray becomes a punchline. The fragment hints at social satire in a late 19th century setting.
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Shedivhand
Furt
William Tims
Highways Show Improvement Over Flooded Sections
Flood waters still cover several highways though progress is noted. Crews report restored traffic on south Arkansas routes as lines reopen to vehicles. Traffic advisories warn continued congestion on routes between Little Rock and Memphis while repairs continue to stabilize Wyartfield and nearby arteries.
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Labtle Rock
South
Arkansas
Little Rock-Memphis
Ageas
Wheatley
Byrosfield Gitoff
Brisfield
Dex Are
Cotton
Appointment of Jol Martin as Hope district agent
John H. Greene announces Jol Martin of Hope as Hope district representative for Reliance Life Insurance, based in Pittsburgh. Martin, native of Hope, formerly local manager for Arkansas Natural Gas, moved to Little Rock central office last winter. Greene notes Bellarice Insurance has half a million in force and assets exceeding one million.
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Joh J. Martin
Hope
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pittsurgh
John H. Greene
Little Rock
Arkansas
Reliancestopreventative
Arkansas Natural’ Gas Corporation
Bellaurce Insurance Company
Greene
Hope Legion Meeting In Armory Friday
Hope post of the American Legion will hold a special meeting Friday night in the armory with State Commander R. L. Gordon to discuss attendance at the Little Rock gathering. Post Commander Barney Hamm announced plans include Arkansas delegates paying tribute to the National Commander and sendoffs for regional delegations from across the state.
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Little Rock
Hope Post
Armory
R. L. Gordon
Roger Monthly Post
Barney Hamm
Arkansas
O. Z. Bodenjinner
Bodenhamer
Highway Route Updates Amid Flooded Roads Across States
Flood conditions force closures and openings on multiple highways. State routes 4 24 28 67 674s face washouts and high water. bridges between Hope Fulton and Prescott damaged. detours via alternate highways recommended. Traffic delays expected as repairs proceed and water subsides.
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Hole
EL Doradio
le Prestalf
Resstun
Gun
Puasallo
Littlin Rock
Columbus
Washington
Nashville
Wirby
Mot Spelogs
DE Queln
Ruoule la Nashville
Nashvills
Waler
Hope
Magnolia
Lewisville
Frescott
Prescott
Camden
Gordon
Little Missouri River
Tourist Crashes Through Washout on No 67
A northbound tourist from Shannon Texas, BP Hightower, drove into a washed out bridge area between Hope and Fulton on No 67 near here about 1 am. His car disappeared into flood waters after crashing through a barricade and entering the open cut. he reportedly escaped injury despite the peril. The Highway Department said precautions were taken to stop traffic and that a night watchman warned him, but he mistook the guard for a robber and sped forward.
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Hope
Fulton
D. BP. Hightower
Shannon
Texas
Hightower
State Highway Department
Highstower
Foster Funeral Is Held Here Today
Funeral services for W. Y. Foster Jr aged 44 who died Sunday night in Shreveport La were held at his father W Foster Sr s Hope home at 2 30 this afternoon The Rev W R Anderson of First Presbyterian preached and burial was set for Rose Hill cemetery Pallbearers listed include Active Carl Aubrey Jack Atkink Ralph Routon Dave Finley Lex Helms Roy Anderson Honorary pallbearers named Wynne Denty Dorsey McRee K G McRae Harry Lemtey C C Spragins Dr L M Lile J M LaGeone Farry Briant and BF McFad din My Poster survived by widow and parents one brother Charles B Foster of Shreveport The deceased was active in the family firm Hope Fertilizer Company a community leader and former Joplin Mo team manager He was a star athlete in school and deeply involved in Hope High athletic programs He contributed as chemist to fertilizer developments near Nashville.
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W. Y. Foster, Jr
Shreveport
W . Foster, Sr
Hope
W. R. Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Carl Aubrey
Jack Atkink
Ralph Routon
Dave ‘Finley
Lex Helms
Roy Anderson
Wynne Denty
Dorsey McRee
K. G. McRae
Harry Lemtey
C. C. Spragins
L. M. Lile
J. M. LaGeone
Farry Briant
McFadjdin
O. A Graves
Jim Martindale
John P. Cox
My. Poster
Ste
W. ¥. Faster
Charles B. Foster
W. Y. Foster
Hope Furlinizer Company
Achuol
Hupu High School
Joplin
Local Men Held Under $500 Bond in Assault Case
George Harrell and Edmund Brinker were held on $500 bond after waiving preliminary hearing in Justice Bright's court. Charged with assault with intent to kill for a Taylor cafe fight on Second Street, they were arrested Friday night following the incident and initially faced assault and battery charges. Taylor was not seriously hurt.
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George Harrell
Edmund Brinker
Justice Bright
Harvell
Brinker
Taylor
Second Street
F.{. Taylor
Tornado Kills Fourteen in Lambrook and Elance Ark
A Sunday tornado killed 12 in Lambrook Ark and three more in nearby Elance Ark at 4:10 to 4:30 am. Aerial photos show shattered hotels, leveled buildings, and debris strewn across the landscape with victims on the pavement for scale.
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Shore
Lambrook
Ark
Elance
Baker pleads guilty to second degree murder in Gaw case
New York May 2014 Texas Jin Baker, once a shipmate and nightwatchman, admitted second degree murder in the Henry Gaw slaying. The plea states not guilty to first degree murder, second degree murder accepted, and Baker allies confess to eight additional murders, all suspected myths.
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New York
Jin
Senate votes 7 to 3 on disapproval resolution reform
Washington bulletin reports the senate voted seven to three on a disapproval resolution. The measure concerns consolidating Tallroads and related actions, though details are unclear due to OCR issues.
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Washington
Senate
Adjourns Session of Lobby Committee in Washington
Senator Blaine of Wisconsin, sole member, adjourned the senate lobby committee session after a dispute with I. Scott McBride of the Anti-Saloon League over a question about a so called secret card used to grade candidates. Blaine warned a sergeant might be needed to enforce order, and a quorum could not be formed.
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Washington
I. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
Blaine
Wisconsin
Senate Lobby Committee
McBride
South Dacotan's League
Senate
Champlins Return From Little Rock
Drs. Charles A Champlin and Etta E Champlin with Miss Mamie Twitchell returned from Little Rock where they attended the annual convention of the Arkansas Osteopathic association held in the Lafayette hotel last Friday and Saturday. Dr Champlin spoke on case histories and diagnosis Saturday morning. The convention drew osteopaths from every section of the state.
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Charles A. Champlin
Etta E. Champlin
Mamie Twitchell
Little Rock
Arkabsas Osteopathic Association
LaPayette Hotel
Mine Creek Population Up Over Tenfold Since 1920
Preliminary 1930 figures for Mine Creek township show a population rise to 4 920 from 1 217 in 1920 with 236 farms counted by census supervisor J Warren Stevens. The note places Mine Creek north of the line between townships 9 and 10 and highlights the population gain.
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Mine Creek Township
J. Warren Stevens
Entrants in Texarkana Golf Tournament Reach 125
In Texarkana on May 2 a record 125 entrants from nine cities began the 18 hole qualifying round of the Men's Arkansas Golf Association tournament at Texarkana Country Club. Russy Brown of Houston, the defending champion, entered as a non-qualifier. Local contenders H M Erwin of Jonesboro and Hilbert Slers of Hot Springs are among main challengers, with Little Rock and Texarkana also fielding strong lines.
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Texarkana
Texarkana Country Club
Arkansas Golf Association
Heav Sly
Brillant Sunshine
Russy Brown
Houston
H. M. Erwin
Jonesboro
Hilbert Sliers
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Isorsleaigt Fen
Earederor
Euterlaia Fayatteville
Flooded district faces rising waters threaten Garland area
Reports describe rising water across 32 000 plus acres in Miller and Kinney counties as Red River floodwaters back up. Unprotected homes near levees face backwater, with 500 acres at Garland likely to be damaged. Residents lack food tents and supplies. federal aid sought amid uncertain lower flood area status.
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Garland
Dami Sant of Index
Ler County
Miller County
Kinney ‘Bayou
Red River
Pecan School At Experiment Farm Two Day Budding Course
Arrangements set for a two day pecan budding school at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station near Hope on May 22 and 23. G W Ware W G Amstein and Crale Rosborough lead instruction in budding grafting and related practices with field work and certificates on completion enabling commercial budding. Materials available the first morning starting at 9 o'clock. Interested pecan budders should attend.
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Fruit and Truck Branch
Hope Thurday
G. W. Ware
W. G. Amstein
Crale Rosborough
Al Robison to Receive Baylor Medical Degree
Al Robison, Hope native and former Hope High School athlete, will graduate from Baylor Medical College in Dallas. Family and friends report his upcoming degree with ceremonies planned at Gaston Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday and graduation exercises on June 2 at First Hope.
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al Robison
Baylor Medical College
Dallas
Hope
Robison
Wiley Hobigan
George W. Robison
Hope High School
Bay= star Medical college
Gaston Avenue Baptist Church
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Olin Holton
University
Jol Martin
New Reliance
Hope District
Hope Legion
Sherman
Highway Department
Foster
Geo, Harrell and
Jim" Baker
Pattinger
Champlins
Mine Creek
Cain
Experiment Farm
Baylor
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