Arkansas Supreme Court Reverses in Haralson Injury Case
The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a $10,000 Pope circuit court judgment against W. K. Ward and Ward Tee Industries for Mrs. J. J. Haralson of Port Smith. The ruling cited that opposing counsel remarks on insurance affected the outcome in a highway accident near Dardanelle in October 1935. Justices Mumphrey and Mehaffey dissented on the prejudicial statement issue.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Pope
J. J. Haralson
Port Smith
W. K. Ward
Ward Tee Industries
Fort Smith
Haralson
Dardanelle
High Court
Mumphrey
Mehaffey
Cotton market closes steady as Spottatton up 13 points
In New Orleans October futures opened Monday at 20 dollars, closed at 8.27 bid with 6.30 asked. Spottatton finished the session steady, up 13 points while middling price stood at 8.35.
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New Orleans
Spottatton
King of Annam Expresses Deep Devotion to France
The article notes the King of Annam stating a profound, irredeemable devotion to France and seeking a reappraisal of the country’s rapport with the French government. Annam refers to central Vietnam under French rule.
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Annam
Baltic frontier teeters as great powers press both sides
The Baltic littoral nations Estonia Latvia and Lithuania face combined German and Russian pressure, seeking independence but lacking a real choice. When Finland Denmark Norway and Sweden are added the region holds about 20 million people. Nazi and Soviet tactics push influence while Scandinavian nations plan joint defense, a history rooted in conquest by Teutonic Knights and later Russian rule. Desperate efforts to Russify these peoples persist as events unfold.
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Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Willes Thornton
NEA Service
Lithtia
Germany
Russia
New York City
Finland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Alfred Rosenberg
Hitler
League of the Baltic
Hood
Poland
Marshal Yegorof
Frioland
Oslo
Teutonic Knights
Columbus
Usat
Litvia
Teutonic Knights of the Sword
Czay
Toutonig
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Teschen
Sudetenland
Hungary
Pht
Czechoslovaka
Red Cross
Greater
Hugo Vavvecka
Eastern
Europe
Munich
Cesko Slovo
Aegean
Chicks and Tigers Top Billing in Arkansas Prep Week
Blytheville Chicks clash with Little Rock Tigers in a key Arkansas prep football slate. Pine Bluff, Dorado, and Fordyce also feature. North Little Rock and Forrest City seek conference wins as Benton, Russellville, and other squads host games across the pennant race.
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Litter Rock
Ark
Blythevilly Chicks
Little Reel High School Igers
Arkansas High School
Chickasaws
Pine Bluff
North Little Rock
Tigers
Dorado
Zebras
Chicks
Losk
Fort Smith Grizeligs
Fordyce
Pine Biull
Benton
Morriston
Russellville
Geork Clarksville
van Buren
Hope
DeQueen
Fort Lipith
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Joneshore
Little Ruck Catholic High
Attorney Steele May Appeal Case to Supreme Court
Attorney George Steele of Nashville moves to appeal the Hempstead County Circuit Court judgment to the Arkansas Supreme Court. He must file by December 9 after transcript orders, seeking to overturn Judge Dexter Bush’s ruling that Hope won the June removal election. Court recessed after jurors were sworn. James Hogan pleaded guilty to stealing $25 from Claude.
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Steele
Supreme Court
Arkansas Supreme Court
Hempstead County
George Steele
Nashville
Washington
Circuit Court
Highatt
Bush
Hope
Pelit
James Hogan
Claude
Oliver L. Adams Named New County Agent
Oliver L. Adams of New Hempstead takes over as county agricultural agent, succeeding Clifford Smith who moves to Fayettaville as Washington county agent. Adams, former five year agent in Harrison Boone county, arrives with his wife and two children at Hope, resident at 700 South Main Street. He is a Green Forest High School Smuth-Hughes instructor and a University of Arkansas agriculture graduate who lettered in football for the Razorbacks.
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Oliver L. Adams
New Hempstead County
Ife
Clifford Smith
Fayettaville
Washington County
Adams
Hope Sunday
Harrison
Boone County
Razorback
South Main Street
Hartsfield DeAnn Pioneer Dies At 83 In Hempstead County
W. J. Hartsfield a Hempstead native and DeAnn pioneer died at his home north of Hope at 5 am after a seven day illness. He was the first president of the Arkansas State Cotton Ginners Association and a leader in local singing conventions. Funeral plans and pallbearers will be announced after out of state relatives confirm. Survivors include five sons, four daughters, one brother, two sisters and numerous grandchildren.
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Uiele Jack) Hartsfield
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Hope
Arkansas State Cotton Ginners Association
Arkansas State
Uartsfield
DeAnn Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Oran Township
Hartsfield
Holly Grove
Willie Arnold
Smackover
Scot
Norphlat
Floyd Queen
Hot Springs
Claude Taylor
W R. Hartsfield
San Gathriel
Calif
B. A
Seminole
Okola
John S
Washington
Samuel J
Olin E
H. L. Huddleston
Nashville
Leroy Samuels
Hone
FB Alfrey
Logansport
Indiaon L
Salisburg
T. J. Hartsfield
Ong
Jennia Mocton
Funeral at Liberty for Mrs J Robertson
Mrs Josephine Robertson aged 87 died at her daughter’s Fort Cobb Oklahoma home on September 19 and was buried at Liberty Cemetery last Wednesday. She was widow of B P Robertson and survived by children H P Robertson Tony and Mrs T J Webb Mrs J A Jackson and 15 Brent grandchildren.
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Josephine Robertson
John Jackson
Fort Cobb
Oklo
Liberty Cem
Farmers to Receive $200000 in Cotton Subsidy Aid
The local AAA office reports $5000 checks issued as the first installment of a cotton price adjustment program, with about $50000 distributed. Nearly $200000 is expected to be paid to Mempstead county farmers this fall as more installments arrive. About 80 percent of Haiti's population is engaged in agriculture.
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AAA
Mempstead County
Hatiti
A Thought A strong and faithful pulpit is Tio mean safeguard of a nation's life
John Hall argues a sturdy, loyal pulpit protects the nation's life, presenting a concise editorial idea on moral leadership as essential to national resilience.
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John Hall
Murder to Music in Golden Bowl at Pacific Plaza
Wednesday night in the Golden Bowl features Ludden Dombey and his Swinguleers performing a warm up number. Myrna Rogers watches the scene as the crowd sits at crowded tables and the hotel shines as the city’s smartest venue. Continued on Page Two.
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Golden Bowl
Pacific Plaza
Ludden Dombey
Tam
Swing Cats
Lud Dombey
Ile
Myrna Rogers
Myrna
Turnback Totals For Hempstead County Reported
LITTLE ROCK The quarterly turnback to be made this week totals Hempstead County amounts of 2 780 738 under the 1934 act and 2 496 37 under the 2038 vet compiled by Treasurer Page.
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Little Rock
Hempstead County
Prescott City Hall Bond Vote Ratified In Local Election
One hundred sixty seven residents voted for the city council proposed bond to build a new city hall, fire station, jail and auditorium while 55 opposed. The $30,000 project would be funded by a $16,500 bond and a $13.5 federal grant, with about 222 total votes.
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Prescott
Three Burn to Death in Farm Residence Near Fordyce
Mrs. Wo A Clements, widow, and her two sons Jack Paul seven and Marvin two, were burned to death when a farmhouse four miles west of Fordyce, Arkansas, was destroyed by a Sunday night fire.
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Fordyce, Ark
Wo A Clements
Jack Paul
Marvin
Hue
Here
Forest Fire Threatens Ouachita Area Near Hot Springs
A week long forest fire near Hot Springs Arkansas expanded to about 2000 acres and menaced timber in the Ouachita forest. CCC leaves were canceled by Supervisor A L Nelson due to risk of losing control as fires spread west of West Mountain near Beaudry and multiple smaller blazes appeared on private land.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Great Ouachita Forest
A. L. Nelson
CCC
Nelson
Donald S. Libbey
Hot Springs National Park
Ouachita National Forest
John Stover
Oklahomar
Arkansas
West Mountain
Here
Beaudry
Chamberlain Back Home Angrily Defends Munich Pact
Neville Chamberlain returned to London to defend the Munich agreement. He claimed Roosevelt’s contribution prevented war and condemned critics as he argued the pact spared Europe. The debate echoed in a tense House as opposition labeled the terms dismemberment of Czechoslovakia.
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London
Eng
Neville Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Europe
Chamber
Chamberlain
Alfred Duff Cooper
Admirality
Czechoslovakia
Large Crowds at Workman Revival at First Methodist
The Workman revival at First Methodist Church enters its second week with large congregations. Rev. Workman preaches at morning on The Cross of Christ and evening on The Meaning and Value of the Church. Daily services this week with morning at 1 a.m. and night at 4:30 p.m. Gospel hymn sings led by Rev. E. H. Martha. Special young people services at 6:45 p.m. led by Rev. Mr. Martin. Youth urged to attend.
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First Methodist Church
Workman
E. H. Martha
Mr. Martin
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