Local club programs and DAR honors noted in Hempstead papers
Fréssott Muntéal Goteria Meste hosts a year’s feeding event with Mrs Hesterly presiding and musical readings led by Mrs De Stegar. The Benjamin Culp Chapter DAR honors State Regent Mrs Harold C York at Mrs Carl Dalrymple’s home with a Thanksgiving themed luncheon and program. A chancery court notice from Hempstead County seeks quieting and confirmation of forfeited lands in Hempstead and Pulaski counties with March 1958 court appearance.
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Prescott Mistén
Choris Hesterly
Martie Cothesless
J. R. Horris
D. G. Thamas
Benjamin Culp
DAR
Benjamin’ Culp
Daughters of the American Revoluction
Harold C. York
Little Rock
Carl Dalrymple
Wallace Pemberton
Walt
O. Logan
J. A. Cole
Alien Gee
Dalrymple
J. B.hesturly
York
H. H, McKenzie
Logan
P, Hamby
Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Aets Abmangac
Local Tax Assessments Topic Draws Countywide Interest
County officials outlined 1956 tax assessment procedures and the role of a 12 member Tax Assessment Coordinating Board in field investigations. The discussion noted that reassessing property does not automatically raise taxes and referenced a six mill statewide reduction. Local social notes mention luncheon and visits from residents and relatives across Arkansas with several names and towns listed.
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Hinton
Hunties
Tierani
Ity
Columbia Cay
Aly
Commissioner Sale Notice in Hempstead County Arkansas
In pursuance of a chancellery order dated October 1 1957 in a case where Citizens National Bank of Hope as Trustee for Mary Lee Strand and Marie Jones were plaintiffs and the defendant, the Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Court House Hope Arkansas, Hempstead County, on the last day of November 1837 the described real estate in Hope Arkansas. The property covers Lot 5 in Block 56 in the City of Hope fronting Laurel Street with boundary details starting at Lot 6 southwest corner and running 50 feet along west border, then east 50 feet, then north along Shever Street 30 feet, then west to starting point, with the sale subject to court procedures.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Citizens National Bank of Hope
Mary -Lee- Strand
Marie Jones
Cort
Hope
Hempstead
County
Ain
Arkan 8
Laurel ‘Street
Couney
Beutel Street
Shever
Shever Street
City of Hopes
Wieh
Hal Boyle quote on machines and humanity
A garbled 20th century column mocks automation and human limits with parodied snippets. It jabs at how devices replace labor and questions the claim a machine can do everything while citing Socrates and odd facts about birds and pink milk.
Army to Remove Adams at an Eisenhower birthday dinner
Reported remarks at a Rochester Arkansas event show tension over Little Rock desegregation. Rep. Brooks and Hays advocate lawful progress while a 16 year old Sammie Parker shifts stance on the presence of Black students at Central High.
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Adams
Lille
Mab
Rochester N
Brooks
Hays
D-Ark
Little Rock
Central High
Sammie
Dean “Parker
Queen's wardrobe items reappear on royal visit
London fashion note says Queen Elizabeth II recycles several outfits on a Canada and Paris tour. Report notes the red velvet coat with fur, beige mink-tipped suit, gray wool dress with silver trim, and a short sleeved taftta dress, suggesting substantial savings by reuse.
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London
Elizabeth MW
Canda
Bunidas Air Service
Paris
Barwell
State Hospital to Oven Timber Bids
The State Hospital Board of Control will meet in special session to consider bids on more than 1,000 cords of timber owned by the hospital. Bids have been received for the timber on land and not the land itself. The regular board meeting is scheduled, with Gov. Orval Faubus backing the assessment program.
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State Hospital
Oven Timber
Hospital Board of Contra
Veondsider
Moe
State
Mack Sturgis
Pedgested
Court Notice Clarifies Filing of Claims
A legal notice outlines procedures for submitting claims and exhibits. It emphasizes timely filing and proper documentation to avoid denial. The notice references court authority and sets expectations for claim presentation.
Hoffa Pleads Innocent in Bail Hearing
James R. Hoffa, head of the Teamsters, pleads innocent to five counts of perjury in U S District Court Manhattan area. Bail set at 2000. Gov and defense anticipated arguments on release conditions as a Washington court issued a restraining order delaying Hoffa from taking office. The case links to wiretap investigations into Hoffa and associates.
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New York
James R. Hoty
Teamsters Union
District Court
Towering
Hoffa
Inter
U.S
Willan B. Helands
Thial
Tonge
Holy
Presidiot
International Brotherhood
Caimisters
Union Today
Tomorray
U.S. District Court
Washington
F. Dickinson
Qwen Gert Brennan
Detroit Logs
Halfa
Fale Legation
Eisenhower Urges Unity Amid Civil Rights Tensions
President Eisenhower addresses party workers on his birthday, urging Americans to wipe out prejudice and urging unity. Arguing against entrenchment, he references the Little Rock crisis as evidence of a deeper civil rights divide within the Democratic party while Republican figures mock Arkansas Governor Faubus.
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Marvin
L. Arrowsmith
Washington
III
Eisenhower
Belter
White House
Alda Shermen Adams
Arkansas
Democratic
Orval Faubus
Democratic Party
2 Rapapter
F James
C. Hagenty
Igenhower
Adams
Giite
Move to Avert Bus Co Strike Amid Railmen Talks
Midwest Bus Co faces a potential strike as about 137 drivers threaten to walk out at 1201 a.m. tomorrow if wage disputes are not resolved. John Duke, head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, notes the conflict covers 46 percent of Midwest operations across eight states including Missouri Louisiana Texas Mississippi Nebraska and Tennessee. The company was acquired earlier this year from Missouri Pacific Bus Line.
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le Hoe
Midseast Bus Co
Jin Atkanéis
Temarrow
Joh
Duke
Halraah
Brotherhood of Railroad
Midwest
Amiatras
Kahres Missouri
Louisiani
Lexos
Mississippi
Nebraska
Tennessee
Missouri
Adams fires political broadside amid Arkansas remarks
The report recalls Adams criticizing Democrats during a Sept address, accusing state soldiers of defying federal courts and denouncing the nation’s lapses in liberty and justice. He says America’s standing is besmirched and the party bears blame for failing to provide responsible government.
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Adams
Blackhower
Murder Trial Flight and Arrest After Fleeing to Canada
A man fled last year during a murder trial and harassment case connected to his wife's estate. He was arrested in April when a U S customs official recognized him. he had bought a car in Detroit and sought entry into Canada, triggering a manhunt and legal actions.
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Atlee
Do Gsnade
Canada
Detroit
Arkansas Man Identified as Bank Robber
Cape Girardeau Missouri reports identify Arthur Cleburn Silas of Piggatt Rock as one of two men who robbed a bank on December 2 1955. Bank employees Mrs Wals Conningham teller Gent Shaih cashier and Mrs Francis McGowsn noted outfits matching provided descriptions. The pair fled with 34096 in cash shouting Merry Christmas as they escaped. Local residents Rev and Mrs B Mary of nearby Agh MI Mai reported Silas seen with the other stranger walking toward Fisk.
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Cape Ginardeau
Bath
Fisk
Arthur Cleburn
Silas
Piggatt Rk
Dee
Hederoid District Court
Wals’ Conningham
Teller
Gent Shaih
Colonial demographics in Aden under British occupation
In Aden during British rule the city housed about 600 adobe residents at a village edge near the Persian Gulf. The Crown Colony contained roughly 4,400 Europeans and 134.0 percent Adenese, reflecting a mixed population under colonial administration.
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Aden
Adenesa
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Muntéal
Goteria
Meste
Anamen.s
State of
General Assembly of
State of Arkansas
Crief of
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Pulaski
AM “Jones
Ashangas
Ariens
Aransas
Sam
Harris
Cornelius
Marcum
Cornelius Hgts
Ows
Lynn
Hgts
Radley
Ralph Finley
Gamble
Reva
F Green
Oaks
Ross
Hempstead Heights
Wheaton
Essa
Estoy
Shover Creek
Shover Street
Schi
Elly Filton
Ark
McGill
Filton
Smith
Fulton
Melvin
Shults
McCashl
Buam Patmos
Young Shover Springs
Soar
Mans Kitchen
G, Hirst
C. Hi Moore
Charles Thomas
C. A, Haynes
Mes
T, McRae
C. Tompkins
C. 4. Tompkins
C. A. Hoyos
Daughters of the American Colonies
R. C. Harris
Arkadelphia
Carl Dalrymple Jr
University of Arkansas
T, EB. Logan
R, MV. Hall of
Yexorkana
Women of Arkansas
Southern Presbyterian Synod of Arkansas
First Presbyterian Church of
Helena
Mrs
In Davis
Chester Davis
Houston, Texas
Carl Miller
el Dorado
Mark Justiss
Bill
Mrs. Disstlls
Texarkana
Bil
Martin Gilbert
Mr. and
Frank Gilbert
Judy. Horne
Hot Springs
Bill Horne
Hal Boyle
Pog
Europe
Thakomoet
Murr
Otiginsky
Albert
Bard
Socrates
RY Hinton
Gops
L. R
Avert Bus Co
Ethel
East 2Nd
Cortly’ Maran
Diane
Mildred
East
Odiry
Ilneés
Callan
Aakcrest Ambulance
Oziars Kraft
Arckansan
Aben’s
Mali
Elin
Pete Wave
Hav Rayette
Hazel
Hazel — Auline
Pho
Bopehs
Arid
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