Local Hospital Showdown and Halloween Window Art Contest
A Nashville News editor rails against federal aid in Arkansas hospital funding, urging Hempstead County to build a $450,000 locally financed hospital. He notes other counties succeeded without federal money and predicts tax increases from forthcoming policies. Also described is a Halloween window painting contest for elementary students at Park Coliseum, backed by veterans groups and the local paper, with prize funds and hopes for art that washes off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead County
Chamber
Mike Kelly
C. Cook
Washington
Arkansas
Howard
LaFayette
Hempstead
America
Palugka
Tenn
PTA
Pairpark Coliseum
PVA
Coliseum Ival
American Legion
Vet of Foreign Wars
Fulton PTA Halloween Party Set for October 31
The Fulton PTA will sponsor a Halloween party on Wednesday October 31 starting at 2 p.m. Coronation ceremonies begin promptly at 3 o'clock. A play titled Jimmie Jenkins Halloween will be performed by the 5th and 6th grades under Mrs. Ruby Baker. Costume judging follows with hot dogs and cold drinks served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Parett Teachers Association of
Fulton
P. O
Jimmie Jenkins
Ruby Baker
Fluke Score Gives Camden Win Over Hope
Camden defeated Hope 4 0 in a homecoming game highlighted by a 60 yard last minute pass from Gatling to Bradshaw after a deflection. Camden outgained Hope 107 rushing to 146 but forced Hope turnovers and defensive stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Hope
Bobcats
Gatling
Ted Bradshaw
Lovee
Cling
Panthers
Clyde Arnold
Panther
Houpe
Carden
Henderson State Students to Teach in Hope Schools
Four Henderson State Teachers College student teachers begin their second week of practice teaching in Hope public schools on Monday October 29 as part of a nine week senior year off campus program. The program is described as possibly the first of its kind in Arkansas colleges outside home economics and involves five partner schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson State Teachers College
Hope Public Schools
Taylor Lindsey
Henderson
Arkansas
Hope Hot Springs
Little Rock
Arkadelphia
Prescott
D. D. McBrien
Henderson State Teachers
HSTC
Lindsey
Hope
Marcella West
Mary Rushing Gray
Joe W. Campbell
Bettie
Eminston
Joe Amour
Sarah Payton
Lawrence Martin
F. J. Burroughs
Navy questions on flag use for advertising
The Department of the Navy states that the United States flag must never be used for advertising in any form. This rule applies to all banners promotions and commercial displays conducted by or for naval entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Department of the Aavy
Nose of a Shell Assembly Found to Be Live
A live shell nose was found on Main Street by James Kuwardt Cor. dells and others were reported nearby. City police notified a disposal crew to handle it, one man claiming it could blow off a hand. Officers urged leaving shells in place and to notify police to remove them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inabel
Main Street
James Kuwardt Cor
Dells
Hoover
Shoul
Hope City
Truman Pledges to Do Best in Inflation Fight
President Truman pledged to use the tools Congress gave to curb inflation and criticized price controls as insufficient. At a dedication ceremony for Samuel Gompers square in Boston, he warned against special interests pressuring for short term wins and defended labor laws amid calls to weaken protections for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Samuel ‘Gompers
Truman Saide
Trunan
Capehart
R-Ind
Massachusetts
APL
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Gempers Square
Franklin DB. Roosevelt
Gampers
Tabor Tobin
Interior
Chapman
Gompers
Tru- Tan
Cale School to Host Halloween Party by PTA
The PTA of Cale will sponsor a Halloween Campival at Cale School on Wednesday October 31 starting at p.m. Features include a house of horrors folk dancing a headless woman fortune telling and other attractions. Coffee pie sandwiches and cake will be served in the lunchroom. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA of
Cale
Yerger Club Invites Public to Halloween Program
Yerger Club hosts "Elementary Night" at Yerger High School Monday night October 29 with Yerger Elementary Room Mothers featuring Halloween plays songs and dances plus a masquerade contest and Harvest basket drawing Hunters from U S Fish and Wildlife Service report 1950 kills including 1159 wolves 10874 bobcats and lynxes and 4752 stock killing bears.
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Yerger High School
Hostiing the
Room Mothers Club
Yerger
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A Tip to Housewives Most Europeans Convinced You Are Worlds Most Spoiled Women
HAL BOYLE notes a shift in domestic norms as American wives seek subtler spoiling of husbands. The piece humorously advises reducing a husband’s daily decisions and avoiding kitchen burdens, suggesting playful, lighthearted exchanges and simple, shared pleasures to ease tensions at home.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Eden Named Britain’s Foreign Policy Leader
London reports Anthony Eden to become prime minister and foreign secretary, with Oliver Lyttelton and Richard Butler among key appointments. Churchill forms a new Conservative government after Labour losses, promising swift cabinet staffing and policy action amid postwar tensions.
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London
Winston Churchil
Anthony Teden
Hemse of Commons
Chiltchidl Wly
Prin Dinister
Lord Woulton
Richard Austen Butler
Oliver Lyttelton
Eveling
Wally Munckton
Ley
Labun
David Maxwall Pyte
Welsh
Afintra
Salisbury
House OF Jordy
Tard Jamay
Eden
Tlis
House of Commands
Den
Foreign Office
George VII
Privy Council
Buckingham Palace
Clement Ail- Teu
Habor
Churchill
Haif-Seat
Haif-Seat Home of Commons
Arty
Hyde Park Gate
David Maxwell Fyfe
Oliver Lyttaston
Clemant Attlea
George
Notable Treated Figure Traced In New York Ledger
A fragmented clipping reports a significant sum surpassing two million dollars linked to a prominent figure, with sparse readable details suggesting a financial or legal matter unfolding in New York. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text.
Carnival Planned at Saratoga School on Halloween
An old-fashioned Halloween carnival will be held at Saratoga High School gym on Wednesday October 1. Activities include basketball throw bottle throw dart throw novelty booth and door prizes. Contests feature tackiest costume apple biting sack race and Halloween queen crawling events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga High School
Bomb Kills Mine Union Official in Wilkes-Barre
Charles Meeadon, 49, president of the United Mine Workers local at Ewen colliery, was killed when a bomb exploded as his car passed along Main Street Wilkes-Barre. A threatening note demanding $2000 had been received hours earlier. no motive yet established. Three girls nearby suffered minor injuries. Police say the blast used powerful explosive and was timed to detonate after arrival. Meeadon had received threats and involved in Republican local politics and as a justice of the peace. His son Francis says a second note demanded $4000 within a week, threatening further harm. Police continue investigation as to whether the crime links to union activity or personal matters.
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Wilkes-Barre
Charles McCadon
Fararly
United Mine Workers Union
Mceadon
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Meeadon
UMW Coen
Pittston Township
Arta
Tofthe
Lois Krahel
Slater
Irene
Lye
Irene Olsakowski
Macaden
T Cave
Dafonste
Mecmion
Francis
Mecaden
n_ Pittston
Mary Mecaden
Walch
Franchy
Avengers
Mecadon
Ife
UMW
Ewen
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Pittston
LA to Discipline Two Policemen
Little Rock civil service commission orders Police Chief Marvin Polta to discipline Lt J H Shirley and Patrolmen B C Layne and J E White after a complaint by Milton Martin. Officers arrested Reece Whiterspoon and Martin’s associate Sept 25. charges dismissed. Chief Potts undecided on specific action.
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Little Rock
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper snippet mentions a public action at a lead venue with official details unreadable. Names, dates, and exact terms are obscured, but the fragment hints at a sale or auction process linked to local authorities.
Dial Telephone System Starts at Midnight
Hope announces a new dial telephone system in a $700,000 expansion since World War I. The upgrade will go into operation at midnight, replacing the old manual switchboard and changing Hope’s 2,500 telephones to pulse through automated dialing. Technicians from Westar installed the system at 920 S. Mary St. with 90 installers and supervisors overseeing the 2,800 line capacity, promising faster service and modern design for the growing need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Mans Ager
Southwestern
Be Telephone Company
Poe
Pas
Pax
8. Mary St
Westar
Smith
Jos
Sir Joy
Ef, Mota
Langley
A. B. Garren
Bicycle Collision Affects Young Newton in City Intersection
A boy on a bicycle, John Paul Newton, 13, was struck at a junction while riding home. Investigating officers cited Heator of McNab for failure to yield. Newton received treatment at Chester Hospital for a broken rib and other injuries. Police names include Guy Da Loula Hilton and Chick Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Newton
Hester
Washington
Young Newton
Chester
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Henry Hodes
Bear Adin
Arleight Burke
United Nations
Islegates
Pan Mun Jont
Korea
NEA
Winston Churchill
England
Conservative
NEA Radio-Telephoto
Potomac
Bolling Air Base
Renere
Potomac River
National Airport
CAA
Thomas White
Chagrin Falls
Ohio
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Tarea
Anthony Eden
Saratoga School
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