Birch Tree Clings to Granite Amid Storms
A poem describes a birch tree surviving on a cliff by storms and wind, its roots sinking deeper into granitic crevices to endure. The text contrasts nature’s stubborn life with human plans, noting nature’s resilience away from care.
Dietrich Stars in Blonde Venus at Saenger
Marlene Dietrich carries the film Blonde Venus opening Sunday and Monday at the Saenger. She plays a wife who, to save her husband, accepts another man’s love, later torn between duty to her son and marriage as a dramatic climax unfolds with Herbert Marshall and Cary Grant.
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Marlene Dietrich
Venus
the Saenger
Herbert Marshell
Cary Grant
Dickie Moore
Obituary Note Highlights Local Service Leaders
The passage recalls Mrs. McKinney who served with Southwestern Bell Telephone and was formerly Hope manager. It also honors Miss Elizabeth Harrison a former member of the high school faculty as a remembered figure.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Service
McKinney
Hope
Elizabeth Harrison
Local visits and travels noted across multiple towns
Emmet Mrs Dora Gentry and relatives return from Oklahoma City. Mrs J M Johnson visits Strong. J B Vickers and Rev visit Monroe with the Brooks couple. Marguerite Piercy from Mag NOSIA A M college weekends with Dave Weaver. Fat Murphy Burleson and Joe Stiles listed. Ouachita College attendees join church census and Sunday school. Marcus Rogers and daughter Bobby Sue visit Hood family in Camden. Lela Garland heads to Sparkman for faculty duties. Wilbur Braham from Ceonioe Texas visits L N Smart. Dorothy Galloway and Elizabeth Hamison from Sutton weekend with Myrtle Hood. Iubert Riddick and spouse visit J I Wade in Smackover.
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Dora Gentry
Elsie
Neal Gentry
Oklahoma City
Oklo
J. M. Johnson
J. B. Vickers
Monroe
Ira Brooks
Marguerite Piercy
Magnosia A. & M. College
Dave Weaver
Fat Murphy
Burleson
Joe Stiles
Jones
Stil
First Baptist Church Set Services With Sermons on Fear and Sodom
The regular services of the First Baptist Church will be conducted Sunday by Rev. Wallace R. Rogers. Morning sermon, The Uselessness of Fear, from Genesis 15 1 1. evening sermon, Pitching Our Tents Toward Sodom from Genesis 13 12. Sunday school plans a training school for late October and the Young People Union meets at 6 30 with organized Junior to Senior B Y P U. All un affiliated persons are invited.
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Wallace R. Rogers
Jehovah
Abram
Mr. Rogers
Sodom
First Baptist Church
Lee Garland
Ctober
Sage Day School
Young People’s Union
Elizabeth Arnett
Young People
First Christian Church to Host Sermons by Rev Testerman
Bible School meets at 9 45 with Rev Testerman a graduate of Christian University Enid Ohio preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm The public is invited Morning topic A Vision of Christ Evening sermon What Think Ye of Christ.
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Bible School
Testerman
The
Christian University
Enid, Ohlo
Christ
First Methodist Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Frenching at 11 a m and 7 20 p m Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday
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Epworth League
Frayer
Home of the Coming Generation at First Presbyterian
W R Anderson D D ministers First Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday school with departments for all ages and a lesson on The Home of the Coming Generation. Morning service features a sermon on The Socialist Program of Jesus Christ with special music by Mrs Ward Dabney. Evening vesper service and meetings follow including Young People's Society and Ladies' Auxiliary. Prayer meeting midweek reports Synod work.
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Gershin
Jesus Christ
Ward Dabney
The
Young People’s Society
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Firt Presbyterian Church Vesper Service Notes
Vesper service at Firt Presbyterian Church features processional Day Is Dying in the West Invocation and Lord's Prayer Hymn No 81 Come Thou Almighty King Scripture Acts 11 19 25 Hymn No 463 What a Friend We Have in Jesus Offertory. Selo Mrs Ward Dabney Sermon Subject What Is a Christian Church Benediction Selo Saviour Again Thy Dear Name We Raise
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Frayer
Ac‘s
Jesus
Selo
Ward Dabney
Burns pursues radio electrician course at Fort Monmouth
William H. Burns formerly of this city, now a Private First Class of the 17th Infantry, excels as a student in the Radio Electrician course at the Army Signal School Fort Monmouth New Jersey. He is the son of R. B. Burns of Route No. 2 Rosson.
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William H. Burns
17Th Infantry
Army Signal
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Burns
R. B. Burns
Rosson
Arkadelphia Defeats Hope In City Gridiron Contest
The Hope Black players were beaten 25 to 0 by Arkadelphia. Two Hope athletes suffered injuries in the final quarter a fractured left arm and a broken finger. A large Arkadelphia crowd witnessed the game as Hope travels next Friday to Pine Bluff for a tougher road test.
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Hope
Arkadelphia
Pine Bluff
Farming principles for long term profitability highlighted
The author argues that profitable farming requires lasting commitment and soil fertility. Readers are urged to plant dairy vetch and winter Austrian peas, increase hogs and cattle, and balance feed crops with livestock needs to raise farm value and cut costs from harvesting and marketing.
October Farm Scheduling Emphasizes Winter Grains and Soil Health
The weekly farm letter urges planting oats barley or rye in October for pasture and winter feed. It recommends Abruzzi rye for seed, warns to verify seed tags, and outlines soil preparation. It highlights barley as feed, crop rotation with peas or soybeans, and suggests lespedeza hairy vetch and alfalfa mixtures to restore nitrogen and build soil.
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Plowes Under
Larey Jury Deadlocked and Related Testimony
The report details testimony from Emma Batt and Lilly Parish about threats linked to the Mel Larey case and a shooting at Quillin's store. Edward Curtis testified to Larey's early spring pistol fire. Judge Bush instructed jurors on bearing this testimony. Also noted are concurrent sentences for two liquor cases, M Stanley and Thomas Burns.
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Emma Batt
Larey
Quillin
Lilly Parish
Berry Quillin
Claude Filgreon
Miss Parish
Mel
Edward Curtis
Louisiana
Mel Larey
Bush
Mel Lerey
Nellie Furqueron
Miller County
Dexter Bush
M. Stanley
Thomas Burns
Unclear text fragment on county turn back allocation
The fragment notes that which the counties receive the turn back was not provided for by the legislature. The readable portion implies a discussion of state funding or policy gaps affecting counties and legislative omission.
Hope Tops Magnolia in Low-Scoring Bout
Hope defeats Magnolia 8 7 with Hope scoring on two Rowe touchdowns and a safety by Breeding. Hope completes five passes to Magnolia four with Berry and Gillum contributing for Magnolia and officiating crew from Texas A and M and U of A.
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Hartung
Texas A. & M
Dalrymple
Henderson
Fisher
U. of A
Magnolia
Hope
Magnelia
Rowe
Schooley
Harper
O-E
Breeding
Kennedy
Berry
Herper
Jacks
McKeemith
Stroud
Richards
Tones
Browning
Herndon
Andersen
Turner
Maznelia
Gillum
Judges Oppose Action in Gates Gasoline Tax Dispute
Ouachita county was authorized to represent the association in a dispute with David A. Gates commissioner of revenues over his withholding about 29 dollars from the gasoline turnback fund. Gates delayed the money after Governor Tarnell issued a deficiency proclamation for the Revenue Department arguing that collecting the extra one cent gasoline tax incurred additional expenses.
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Ouachita County
David A. Gates
Gates
Tarnell
Arkansas Death Rate Below U.S. Average in 1931
Arkansas recorded a per capita death rate of 9.6 per 1,000 in 1931, 1.5 points below the national average of 11.1, with total deaths 17,847. Urban deaths reached 3,792 and rural 14,055, while city figures showed varying per capita rates across Blytheville El Dorado Fort Smith Hot Springs Jonesboro Little Rock North Little Rock Fine Bluff Texarkana.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
United States Department of Commerce
Washington
B’yheville
el Dorado
Fort Smith
Hot Springs
Jonesboro
North Little Rock
Fine Bluff
Texarkana
Hospital Notes Highlight Local Patient Recoveries
Julia Chester Davy Lee Williams Jr of Emmet has returned home after four minor operations. Mrs J J Evans of 319 South Elm St was admitted Thursday for treatment. B C Hellis discharged Friday after a tonsil operation. Miss Roslyn Morgan, niece of Mrs A C Williams, North Washington, underwent an operation Thursday. Josephine Mrs Floyd W Clark of Lewisville underwent an operation Thursday. Mrs Don A Rose of Watonga Okla. was at hospital Thursday. Mrs Paul Kelm of Houston Tex is at her bedside. she is a daughter of Mrs Rose. Born to Mr and Mrs D Homer Odem of Patmos a daughter Thursday morning. Dr C A Kotb spent Friday on a professional visit to Texarkana.
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Davy Lee Williams, Jr
Emmet
J. J. Evans
South Elm Street
B. C. Hellis
Roslyn Morgan
A. C. Williams
North Washington Street
Josephine
Floyd W. Clark
Lewisville
Don A. Rose
Watonga
Okla
Paul Kelm
Houston, Tex
Kelm
Rose
Homer Burke Visits on Business Trip
Homer Burke, a former Hope citizen, arrived in town for a business visit Friday night.
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Homer Burke
Hope
Hamburg High School's 400-Pound Backfield Star Elton Bryant
Elton Bryant, a 400 pound backfield standout at Hamburg High School, weighs 1.5 pounds more than a footnote misprint suggests. The 19 year old, wearing number 12, debuts under coach Elmer Smith showing notable power and speed. The backfield also features 15 year old Greeson, a five foot tall player with a 24 inch waist wearing number 3.
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Hamburk
Hamburg
Elton Bryant
Greeson
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