Poppy Day Memorials Tied to World Wars and Civic Honor
Mrs G Tolleson American Legion Auxiliary details Poppy Day origins linking World War I poppies to fallen soldiers and the memorial flower tradition in Britain. She notes the symbol’s adoption for World War II sacrifices and its continuation in American observances.
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France
Belgium
America
G. Tolleson
Hope
American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Tolleson
John McCrae
Flanders Fields
Great Britain
British Empire
Europe
Poppy Day Supports Disabled Veterans in Silent Tribute
Disabled veterans of both wars produce and wear veteran made poppies to honor the dead. Poppy Day contributions aid the disabled of both wars, their families, and the families of the dead. Millions of Americans will wear the poppies this year in memorial tribute.
Home Demonstration Clubs Meet Across Three Towns
Rocky Mound Spring Hill and McCaskill 4-H groups met in May with members answering roll calls on plans to can goods and conserve resources. Lessons covered pressure canners hot water bath techniques sewing and basic craft projects. Next meetings set for Mrs Fuller Mrs Tarpley and McCaskill School House with demonstrations on meal planning linoleum restoration and household organizers.
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Rocky Mound
T. O. Bright
Ted Purtle
Spring Hill
Howard Garner
Westbrook
Elbert Tarpley
McCaskill
Glenn Eley
Cora Lee Westbrook
McCaskill School House
Finley to Open Plush New York Night Club
New York impresario Larry Finley, a California millionaire with major West Coast venues, will stay in New York for a year or more to launch what he calls the nation’s plushest nightclub. He plans to outpace the Stork El Morocco and Tenety-One firms with bold confidence. The note mentions Louis Frima dating at Strand Theater for Jamaica Racetrack ties. Lily Pons and Andre Kostelanetz are booked with the London Symphony Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall. Taylor Caldwell debuts Broadway night clubs this week. Disc Digest from Columbia Records contains a playful critique of Bing Crosby, titled Frank, you’re great.
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Jack O'Brian
New York
Larry Finley
California
Impressario
West Coast
Finley
Louis Frima
Strand Theater
Jamaica Racetrack
Lily Pons
Andre Kostelanetz
London Symphony Orchestra
Royal Albert Hall
Taylor Caldwell
Disc Digest
Columbia Records
Bing Crosby
Frank
Remarkable one unit Beltone hearing aid debut
A light weight one unit hearing aid called X-Cell offers full power for up to 50 hours continuous use and eliminates battery packs. It is adjustable by the user for comfort and hearing, with a tone described as clear and powerful. Beltone of Chicago offers free booklets and home demonstrations with no cost or risk.
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Beltone
Dept
19Th St
Chicago
Geese Parade Stuns Washington Traffic
In Washington DC motorists honked in vain as a flock of geese began a cross street procession. Bystanders and drivers paused while the birds completed their cautious stroll, causing brief traffic delays in a city intersection.
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Washington, D. C
Sinatra Admiration and Parody From a Surprising Source
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts admiration for Frankie Sinatra, noting his rise with Hollywood film, jokes about his size, and playful digs at fan culture. The writer recalls meeting Sinatra on a Paramount set, interactions with Yo-Yo props, and encounters with fans in Paris, while cheekily questioning Sinatra’s enduring fame versus old household habits.
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Frankie ‘Sinatra
Hollywood
Nevada
Sinatra
Frankie
Paramount
F. Sinatra
Shover Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday
J W McWilliams of Shover Springs celebrated a 90th birthday with a surprise dinner May 19 at the Bearden home. relatives and friends from Magnolia Stamps Hope and nearby joined a noon meal, blue hydrangea decor, a ninety candle cake, and blessings by Rev. Paul Byers.
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W. B. Bearden
Shover Springs
J. W. McWilliams
Paul Byers
McWilliams
Gaylen McWilliams
Pauline Bradley
W. C. Keith and Son
Virgie McWilliams
Cassie McWilliams
Lois Roberts
Walter McWilliams
Magnolia
I. N. McWilliams
Stamps
Henry Pickard
Arthur Nipper
Henry Hillard
Marie McWilliams
Glendon Me
Flashes of Life and Oddities From Small Towns
A trio of vignettes shows life in small towns. Naval veteran Kenneth Gruse faces eviction in Tulsa bound move yet clings to a radio as his car and goods vanish. Willie Salas pockets a sunning three foot ball snake on a Albuquerque street, quipping about mice in his cellar. In Harrisburg a time feud over a courthouse clock ends as officials debate daylight saving and standard time.
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Los Angeles
Kenneth Gruse
Tulsa
Oklo
Gruse
Albuquerque
N. M
Willie Salas
Harrisburg
Saline County
Harrisburgh
William Harr
Risburg
Haburg
Frank Parker
Wayne County
Saline
Molotov's true name and wartime aliases
The exchange notes Molotov as Viacheslav Mikhailovitch Craibin who adopted the hammer name as a Bolshevik youth. It also mentions Mexico's next presidential election on July 4, 1946 and France ending a wartime Purchasing Commission in the U S.
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Molotov
Viacheslav Mikhailovitch Craibin
Molot
Hammer
Mexico
France
U. S
Woman warned marriage not for every woman at college talk
Ruth Millett notes a midwestern college career conference urged co-eds to view marriage as optional and praised single career success. She argues society still shames women choosing work over marriage, leaving self reliant women to endure pity and scrutiny throughout life.
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Ruth Millett
Health officer to lead Maternal and Child Health Conference
Dr R E Smallwood district health officer to be clinician at the Maternal and Child Health Conference in Iron Springs starting May 30 1846. Clinic hours will run 1 00 to 6 60 p m. Mothers with children from one month to six years are invited to attend. The clinic will be held the fourth Friday of each month thereafter.
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R. E. Smallwood
Iron Springs
War era quotes mix signals on occupation and unity
A set of dated quotes addresses postwar policy. General McNarney warns of food shortages in the American zone and suggests a United Nations controlled force could replace a four power occupation. Karl Renner comments on Stalinist Russia. Dr. Weld jokes about wedding rings. Senator Bridges supports civilian control of the armed forces. Seth Ramkreshna Dalmaia envisions a single world federation with one flag, God, currency, and language.
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United Nations
Four Powers
Karl Renner
Russia
Seth Ramkreshna Dalmaia
Traffic court quips in Marshall on May day
Municipal Judge Ale Soucy named traffic violators and swiftly imposed fines for speeding parking and other violations. A clerk received the customary $1 fine after the judge paused to exclaim Why thaws me.
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Marshall Minn
Ale. Soucy
Soucy
Inner Aid Medicine Claims Bold Bowel Cleansing Power
An ad asserts INNER AID cleanses the bowels and entire system after three days. The testimonial says headaches fade, skin eruptions dry, and rheumatic knee pain disappears, claiming the user becomes a different person. It touts cleansing of bowels, stomach, liver and kidneys and urges purchase at local drug stores in Hope.
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Hope
Court Docket May 20 1946 city cases plea and fines
The docket lists Sam Johnsen pleading guilty to drunken driving with a $25 fine. Multiple defendants forfeited $25 to $50 cash bonds on drunken driving and weapons or liquor related charges. Sam Johnson faced fines for no brakes and tint violations. Grover Burns had several entries for red light, reckless driving, speeding, and license issues with $5 to $25 cash forfeitures. Several individuals, including Raymond Claridge and Chester J Johnson, are noted on disturbing the peace charges with bonds.
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Sam Johnsen
George Coleman
Gerald Golff
Earl White
Louie Goue
C. W. Stokes
Lee Ragland
Rubie Johnson
Tom Scott
Sam Johnson
Grover Burns
Richie
Isaiah Richardson
Payne
Deak
Eas
Raymond Claridge
Henry Allen, Jr
Chester J. Johnson
William Walden
Lee
Ragland
Clarence Chipps
W. Wilson
Joll Williams
Raymond Young
Henry Alen
G. Glover
Mully
Albert Hatch
Jerry Whittington
Roy Davis
Cecil Smith
T. Thompson
John White
Claude Spates
Claudie Walker
Eddie Royal
Coy Muske
Willie Garland
Charles Shirley
J. L. Dillard
Franke Anderson
Leonard Grant
Shorty Gates
Clifford Clark
Andrew Nowlen
HM. Downs
Herbert Anderson
Edd Stuart
Marvin Bailey
David Young
W. M. Kirkpatrick
Singing Convention to Be Held at Texarkana Church
A weekly quartet singing convention is announced by C. B. Huckabee at Texarkana Christ Church. All quartets singers and musicians are invited to attend each Tuesday night at 7 46. The event seeks to gather local vocal groups for communal worship. The notice is signed by the church chairman.
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Texarkana Church
Texarkana Christ In Church
C. B. Huckabee
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root touted for kidney relief
Advertisements claim Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root benefits bladder irritation and backache from excess urine acidity. The herbal blend promises fast kidney action, non habit forming ingredients, and relief with nightly symptoms.
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Bledder
Kilmer
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Wells College
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Crescent Drug Store
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Josephine Chappe
Portland
Hope Hope High School
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