Social Calendar Events At City and County Venues
Social calendar items describe a Cosmpolitan club healer work at the Surgical Fessing rooms, May 25th, followed by Miss Mabel Bye’s event with Mrs. Mine Stuart and others. A violin recital and piano program at the city hall, with many named participants, is noted. June wedding plans include Miss Nancy Faye Williams with Kenneth Pape, at First Presbyterian Church in Hope, with Byron Brown as matron of honor and several sisters as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Mabel EL Bye
Mine Stuart
Perry Moses
Kostemges
Rday
Robert Campbell
Tts
Totetoek
Williams
Nancy Faye Williams
Tnief
OR. Williams
Little Rock
Kenneth Papesup
Kansas City
First Presbyterian Church In
Hope
Thomas Prewster
L Byron Brown
Sheridan
Mor
Local Shifts in Postwar Social Duties and Travel Notes
A fragmentary society column lists musical roles for a ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ched Jail in North Goulslunn Street and details numerous visits and travels of local residents. It mentions Miss Mary Delia Corrigan, Mrs. Mollis Litek, and others visiting relatives in Little Rock and Washington, with notes on military and hospital movements, including Pvt. Lyle Woal returning to Camp Van Dam and Paul Campbell’s promotion at Camp Maxey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Fritche
Fallston
Fritche
Aberdeen
Wanda Lane
Catherine Lane
Washington, D. C
Ferguson
Aloyise
Nooshville
Silver Springs
Pvt
Lyle Woal
Camp van Dam
Miss
Pvt. Wood
Lon Woods
Camp Maxey
Texas
Paul Campbell
J. M. Campbell
Park Drive, Hope
WLEB Deciding in Coal Dispute Aims at Late Action
War Labor Board may rule on portal to portal pay in miners dispute. Board considered higher vacation pay and removal of charges like lamp rentals, with better six day week assurances. Some members favor arbitration while operators seek delays. Treasury confirms raises for mine supervisors by 35 to 40 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Loftus
Washington
War Labor Board
Frainy
Treasury
First Race Between Locomotive and Wagon in Baltimore
In Baltimore Maryland on August 2, 1940 a race took place between a locomotive and a loosely drawn wagon, highlighting an unusual transit comparison in a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Arkansas Congressmen Show Cotton Maid the Sights of Washington
The Cotton Maid Bonnie Beth Byler from Lapanto toured Washington, meeting Arkansas lawmakers including Hiltie Caraway and members of the delegation. Photo shows Byler with Harris, Hays, Tank Gathings, Norrell, Cravens, Smith, Fullbright, Mills, and others after a Senate luncheon. John McClellan spoke in Detroit during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Beth Byler
Lapanto
Washington
America
Hiltie Caraway
Arkansas
Miss Byler
Senate
Senator Caraway
Oren Harris
el Doradam
Brooks Hays
Little Rock
Ek. C.tank Gathings
West Memphis
William F. Norrell
Monticello
Fadia Cravens
Porth Smoith
James W. Fullbright
Fayetteville
Wilbur
Mills
Kensett
John McClellan
Detroit
Resident of Hempstead County Woman Dies at Emmet Home
Mrs. Lulu Messer, 65, longtime Hempstead County resident, died at daughter Mrs. Bernard Piercy’s Emmet home early today. Funeral plans incomplete. Survived by two daughters, eight sons, a sister, and many relatives. listed heirs include G. C. Messer, Clifford Messer, Alfred Messer, Othel Messer, Clyde Messer, Cleve Messer, Walter Messer, Vernon Messer, Melvin Messer, B. S. Welsh, and Ora Pennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Messer
Io Hempstead
Omiaby
Daghter
Bernard Piercy
Emmet Rowen
Mumle Revengia
Chines Stephens
Min Met
GC. B
Clifford Messer
Ifope
Alfred and
Othel Messer
Manmel
Clyde and
Cleve
Walter Med Vernon Messer
Alvin
Texas
Byotrathoys
Melvin
B.S. Welsh
Arkadelphia
Ora Pennett
Beaumont
Millet Early Hay Crop Planting Advised by Agent
Oliver L. Adams county agent advises planting millet now for early hay or grain. Millet varieties include Poax tail Pearl Japanese and Pruso log, seeded 2 to 4 pecks per acre. Fertilizer 200-300 pounds of 3-12-6 or 5-6 tons manure per acre. Millet yields higher on productive soils. harvest in bloom for workstock, milk stage for other stock. Sudan grass also recommended with 15 pounds per acre drilled or 25 pounds broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver L. Adams
Sudan
Jessie Cheaten Delinquent for Draft Appearance
A Hempstead County draft notice lists Jessie Cheaten as delinquent for failure to appear for a physical examination. The registrant must appear before the draft board by 9 a.m. on May 29 to rectify the status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Cheaten
Hempstead County
Jessie Cheateny
Revival in Progress at Unity Baptist Church
Revival is underway at Unity Baptist Church with Tay Moyle Ingeam of Oklahoma officiating. Nightly services continue through this Wednesday with ongoing talks and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Baptist Church
Tay
Moyle Ingeam
Oklahoma
Wintit
Beth Carter and Brit Tame Jap Seaplane Pirates
Beth Carter and Brit thwart a Japanese naval officer aboard a seaplane during a tense aerial battle. Rick Moth, revealed as Ulrich von Mothe, fights the Americans as Beth and Brit maneuver toward control and capture. The trio faces a firing squad as the plane tears through danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwa
Brit
Rick
Beth
Rieck
Bill
Farmers urged to grow own feed supplies in Hempstead County
Hempstead County farmers face tight feed stocks with hog numbers up 22 percent and overall cattle and crop production faltering. Arkansas farm inventory projects a smaller 1948 crop and higher feed costs, suggesting livestock numbers may shrink or animals receive less feed this season. Home-grown feed could determine profits as prices rise next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Oliver L. Adams
Ubless
Arkansas
WAAC Recruiting Here Each Tuesday
Representatives of the Texarkana WAAC recruiting service will visit Main Street vacancies each Tuesday starting today. Women aged 21 to 44 are urged to interview the recruiting officer at the Toon offices in a former building on Main Street next to Roy Anderson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
WAAC
Main
Toon
Roy Anderson and Co
Ford's Condition Said to Be Critical
Detroit May 25 Edsel Ford 44 year old president of the Ford Motor Company reported today still in critical condition from undulant fever at his home on Lake St Clair He is the only son of Henry Ford founder of the vast industrial empire and has led the company for 24 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Edsel Ford
Ford Mater Company
Lake St. Clair
Ford
Henry Ford
East Coast faces stricter delivery limits and fuel squeeze
The Office of Defense Transportation ordered sharp cuts on wholesale and retail deliveries across 31 states and DC, banning most Sunday deliveries and limiting essentials to scarce amounts. Gasoline shortages worsen as the move follows a 40 percent mileage cut for buses and trucks, with fears of further restrictions in 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reedy
Washington
East
Atlantic Seaboard
Office of Defense Transportation
District of Columbia
ODT
Office of Price Administration
W. Alton Jones
War Emergency Pipelines, Inc
New York
Arkansas River
Maryland
O'Conner Urying
Ransfer
Infecios
Tekes
Jekes
Head to Speak at Meeting of Economy Bloc
Walter W. Head, chairman of the War Finance Committee of the Eighth Federal Reserve District, will be the principal speaker at the Arkansas Public Expenditure Council annual dinner at Little Rock Country Club at 6:30 p.m. on May 27. A host committee of 97 civic and business leaders from 22 counties and 29 interests supports arrangements for members and guests. The council will hold a 3 p.m. meeting at the Marion Hotel to elect directors and discuss plans. The Connell, a non political taxpayers group, advocates economy in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Head
War Finance Committee
Eighth Federal Reserve District
Arkansas
Arkansas Public Expenditure Council
Little Rock Country Club
George S. Benson
Marion Hotel
Little Rock
Connell
Pee Wide Association of Taxpayers
War Production Board Limits Women's Fabric Use
The War Production Board announces new restrictions on fabric for women's clothing to conserve materials. Banned items include double breasted suits, jackets, culottes, skating skirts, certain quilted designs, and dresses with specific backs. Two categories govern allowance: body basic silhouette limits and trimming allowances, with precise hip, sweep, and trim measurements. The order applies to autumn and winter cuts starting Thursday and to summer wear from July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
WFB
Summer School Band Registration Opens at Local High School
The Hope Summer Band School, led by Thomas Lavin, starts today and tomorrow at the high school band building. It offers six weeks of daily music courses for beginners and advanced students, with instrument rental for one dollar per month and three color groups Blue Green Red. Parents should contact Mr. Lavin to enroll. Olgesby Music Scholarship awarded to Eddie Stewart for top band honor points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Thomas Lavin
Lavin
Olgesby
Eddie Stewart
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Steve Carrigan
J. C. Broyles
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Noll
Louise Broyles
Henderson State Teachers’ College
Mrs. Garrett Whiteside
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P. D. Burton, Sr
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Lewisville
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J. W. Youns
Edwin Ward
Thomas Brewster
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Malvern
Dennis &. Richards
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Julia Chester Hospital
WLEB
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Howard Suttle
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Beth Carter
NAAC
Lorette Cooper
NEA Bervice. Ing
Keen
Rick Moth
Lita
Ulrich von Mothe
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Pacific
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Great Britain
Walter W
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Hope's Finest Department Store
Chas. A. Haynes Co
Hope’s Finest Department Store
Chas, A. Haynes Company
Malin
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