Thanksgiving memories and visits across the region
In a Thanksgiving themed note, families and friends plan gatherings across Arkadelphia, Little Rock, Shreveport, and Durant. Readers hear of travel plans from the Thompson family to Ruffin Boyett, Martha Cantley’s arrival, and many others visiting relatives for the holiday. Local events include George Pugh promoting the Christmas seal sale and Mrs. Roosevelt’s NBC broadcast for Tuberculosis sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Thompson
Dave Thompson, Jr
Arthur Thomas
Mrs. Ruffin Boyett
Little Rock
Martha Cantley
Dodd's College
Shreveport
W. M. Cantley
George Pugh
Unusual Parsian Finish Jabot Described for Frocks
A fashion note describes a cotton crochet jabot called the TIHS plaque in a Parsian finish suitable for silk or woolen frocks. It can be worn close at the throat or adjusted for wider necklines.
Married Saturday Night John Bill Jordon Weds Gracie Lee Mitchell
Rocky Mound couple John Bill Jordon and Gracie Lee Mitchell married Saturday night and will reside with his parents Mr and Mrs Andy Jordon. Many local residents visited and shared well wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Johnston
Clara Ellis
Rocky Mound
Albert Robbertson
John Bill Ordon
Gracie Lee Mitchell
Andy Jordon
Glen Fincher
Bob Ellis
R. E. Dillard
Bluff Springs
Ray Turner
A. B. Turner
Alberta Robertson
Carl Ellis
R. M. Fincher
John Bill Jordon
John Jordon
Hope
Nolen Lewallen
Earl Fincher
Faye Turner
R. B. Graham
Nell
Mary Allie
Bettie Lou Ellis
Delma Bolls
Sugar Lot
Miss
W. C. Johnston
Conway
Helen
Bill Fincher
Louise Robertson
O. R. Simmons
Parrish Fincher
Union
D. F. Wiggens
Washington Judge Higgason Visits Town for Business
Obituary notes mark the passing of Mrs. John Holt aged 85, a faithful Oran Baptist. burial held in Washington cemetery. Visits include Mrs. Joe Wilson of Longview and Claud Johnson of Hope attending the funeral. Willie Holt of Mena stayed with his mother until her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Higgason
Joe Wilson
Longview
Tex
J. W. Butler
Willie Holt
Mena
John Holt
Mary
Oran Baptist Church
Washington Cemetery
Claud Johnson
Hope
Holt
Charley Trimble
David
Thanksgiving Guests And Firearm Luck Highlight Local Notes
House guests include Dr. R. E. Meadows of Denver Oscar Nelson and family of Los Angeles and Mrs George W Robison and Dr and Mrs W G Allison. J M Houston plans to spend Thanksgiving at Littl River Country Club with guests Mrs George Robison and Dr and Mrs W G Allison. Surrey Gilliam and children Marjorie and Bobbie visit Mr and Mrs R M LaGrone. Frank R Johnson returns from Lake Village and Greenville Miss where he killed a large heel on a hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Meadows
Denver, Colo
Oscar Nelson
Los Angeles
Calif
J. M. Houston
Littl River Country Club
George W. Robison
W. G. Allison
Surrey Gilliam
Marjorie
Bobbie
R. M. LaGrone
Frank R. Johnson
Lake Village
Greenville
Miss
Mr. Johnson
Relatives and Friends Visit Elkton and Hone
S McDavitt left Tuesday after a brief visit to relatives in Elkton Kentucky. Rev Fred M Goff arrived Tuesday night from Fredericktown Missouri to spend Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs T H Goff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. McDavitt
Elkton
Fred M. Goff
Hone
Fredericktown
Mrs
T. H. Goff
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims Creosote plus healing agents soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germs, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
Small-town notes from El Dorado week
El Dorado residents hosted relatives from Oakland and DeAnn during the week. Funeral services for Mrs. M A Royston 81 were held at Presbyterian church with Rev Williams leading. Community groups and visiting families gathered, including students to Saratoga and Bible study at Mrs J R Cards home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Tobe Fortner
Dutch Watkins
Oakland
Katherine Holt
Hope
M. A. Royston
Battle
Fulton
Ark
Rev Williams
Presbyterian Church
Pink Carrigan
Steve Carrigan
Dolph Carrigan
Noel O’steen
DeAnn
O’steen
Clyde Kolb
Nita Mae
Washington
Texarkana
Belton Baptism and Community News Highlight Local Visits
Regular appointment held at Belton Sunday. Visitors include Mrs. Sam Woolsey and Mrs. Wiley Clark of Columbus to Mrs. C. T. Dodson. Belton and McCaskill residents attend church. Thanksgiving program planned for Thursday morning at the local church inviting all. Walter Rhodes and Lena Ray wed at Lena's Tokyo home Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Chandler
Hope
Sam Woolsey
Wiley Clark
Columbus
C. T. Dodson
Lena Ray
Tokio
Miss Ray
Joe Wilson
G. Lively
Archie Hicks
Jim Lively
McCaskill
Belt
Peat Digging Creates Mutual Benefit in Dane County
In Madison Wisconsin a new peat digging industry boosts farmers by draining marshy land into pasture while providing fuel for the winter to the diggers. Diggers and farmers collaborate on drainage work during digging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Dane County
Hanor
Echoes From a Dinner Party Telephone
A witty Tidbits line depicts a man after dining and drinking calling the telephone as the operator witnesses echoes saying Hello repeatedly and the man exclaims about the device’s echo.
Charmed SS She in Society Quip Provokes Conversation
The Humorist notes the striking young woman and mentions her wealthy father as a point of interest. The exchange highlights social intrigue and reputational contrasts within a refined circle.
Solvent Dissolves Sediment Left by Other Ink
A solvent is described that dissolves sediment residues remaining from previous ink. The note explains its application to remove lingering stains without affecting original print.
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Wright Massey
Nacadoches
Texas
Walter Wright
M. M. McCloughan
K. G. McRae
Jack Meek
Bradley
Alice Armstrong
Mrs. O. M. Armstrong
Mrs. J. S. Henry
Brownwood, Texas
J. T. West
Marian Severance
Durant, Okla
W. P. Harman
Texas Christian University
Terrell, Texas
Mrs. Harman
C. S. Lowthorp
Martha Virginia Stuart
Martha Jean Winburn
Hope Public School
Arkadelphia
J. A. Henry
A. M. Henry
Mrs. Lloyd Spencer
George Wilson
Gordon
M. M. Patterson of
R. M. Patterson
Col
Charles Garrett
Col. Garrett
Fanny Garrett
B. L. Kaufman
Marie
Frances Patterson
Henderson State Teachers College
Ess White
Mississippi
Margaret Arnold
Minden, la
J. H. Arnold
J. D. Templeton
Sabine Re
Phillips Holmes
Dorothy Jordan
Charlie Ruggles
Jonny Mack Brown
Cortland Fitzsimmons Garamount
Chester Morris
Paramount News
Mills Bros
Front Street
Elson'‘Huckins
Henry’s
Frank W. Pickell
First National Bank
Little Missouri
Ozan
Hickory Creek
E. L. Bruce CO
Prescott, Ark
Dorsey Stephens McCaskill
Helen Welshimer
B. Y. P. U. of Washington
League
Saratoga
A. B. Nelson
Mr. Saunders
J. B. Robins
The
Baptist Missionary Society
J. R. Card
Lucsaay
J. D. Eley
Wilton Wardlow
Vm T Enantio Eivor Ho
H. Harris
Walter Rhodes
Belton
Elton Daniel
Smackover
Willie Harris
Mee Parsons
Harris
Etta Webb
Voner Daniels
Citizens National Bank
R. M. Briant
L. D. Reed
C. C. Sragins
J. C. Hall
O. A. Graves
J. A. Haynes
A. L. Black
N. C. Wyeth
America
American Tobacco Co
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