Town Gleans Social News From Hot Springs To Little Rock
Mrs. H C Whitworth returns from Little Rock. Mrs. James L Jamison travels to Little Rock and Tulsa. Mrs. C S Lowthorp and others attend 37th UDC convention in Hot Springs. Mr. and Mrs G B Mixon attend funeral in Ruston. Local socials feature bridge parties, autumn decor, and visits among Arkadelphia and Benton residents.
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James L. Jamison
Little Rock
Tulsa
Oklo
G. B. Mixon
Ruston, la
Gravity base established for Coast and Geodetic Survey
The Coast and Geodetic Survey set up a gravity base in the basement of the New Commerce Building. The room sits about a foot below sea level and all future measurements will be based on this gravity standard.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Commerce Building
Coast and Geodetic Survey
1972ESSUES: Hoover versus Roosevelt on liberal edges
The piece outlines the 1972 campaign where Hoover is the conservative option and Roosevelt offers more liberal stances to attract liberal and progressive support. It notes Roosevelt’s edge if any and Hoover as the dominant issue, reflecting the candidates' contrasting records and promises to improve them.
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Roosevelt
Vet
Ouachita Hendrix Set for Friday Night clash at Williams Field
Ouachita and Hendrix renew their fall football rivalry at Williams Field Friday under floodlights. The Tigers face injuries to key players but bring veteran depth, with Otis Galloway’s squad and Ouachita’s Tommy Leslie and Drake expected to contribute. Hendrix travels on a special train with fans and band.
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Arkadelphia
Williams Field
Ouachita
Hendrix
Tigers
Ivan Grove
Otis Galloway
Babe Bennings
Tommy Leslie
Drake
Wayne Swain
College of the Ozarks
Law Observance in Christian Life and Citizenship
The weekly lesson reflects on Romans 13 and Paul’s view of law and government. It notes Paul’s shift from trusting imperial order to recognizing flawed power, stressing that in a democracy citizens must embody and demand just laws and right administration to sustain law and order.
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WM. E. Gilroy
D. D
Paul
Rome
Faul
Caesar
Centerville Social Notes Include Departures and Visits
Miss Addie McElroy left for St. Louis after visiting her parents for nearly three months. A party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rodden was enjoyed by attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cobb spent Sunday night with their parents, the Will Austins. Mr and Mrs Clarence Barmes were shopping in town. Misses Meria Andrews Gladys McElroy and Mable Rodden spent Saturday night with the Roddens.
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Addie McElroy
St. Louis
Clarence Rodden
Ernest Cobb
Will Austin
Clarence Barmes
Meria Andrews
Gladys McElroy
Mable Rodden
Hoover Takes
Woods of the Literary Digest denied a false report that 35,000 letters urged changing Roosevelt votes to Hoover in the magazine poll. He said the Digest had not received such letters and traced the spread to wires and a radio speaker sourcing from party headquarters. A NYSE complaint spurred an investigation into the report’s origin.
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Woods
Republican National
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange
Bells Chapel Services Draw Large Crowd Sunday
Rev John White filled his regular appointment at Bells Chapel with large attendances on both Sunday and Sunday night. Residents from Sweet Home joined the services and several local families shared meals together after services. Multiple community members visited relatives and attended a Friday ball game where Blevins defeated Chichester 13 to 0.
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Doris Moses
Perry Moses
Miriam Carlton
Verna Stuart
Marguerite Taylor
Virginia Godbold
John White
Sweet Home Community
T. S. Cullins
Sam Yates
John Wade
Troy
Dallas
Texas
Virginia Hollaman
Mattie Cullins
Willie Morrow
Ed Lee
Sweet Home
Blevins
Chichester
Farrin Greene Elected President of Ouachita College Military Band
Farrin Greene of Hope has been elected president of the Ouachita College military band at Arkadelphia. Comer Routon was elected secretary-treasurer and J. T. Bowden Jr. was named business manager. All three are Hope High School graduates. Lieutenant Loyce E. Biles, U S A R, directs the group.
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Farrin Greene
Hope
Ouachita College
Arkadelphia
Comer Routon
J. T. Bowden, Jr
Hope High School
Loyce E. Biles
Local Families Attend Visits and Birth in Patmos Area
Mr Nebo and Mr and Mrs C C Jones of Patmos visited his mother Mrs J A Robson Friday afternoon. Born to Mr and Mrs C D Elmore a seven pound boy Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs J B Powell and family visited Mr and Mrs B R Horton Sunday. Charlie Powell wed Miss Lora Haltom Saturday night. Miles Laha Ben Horton and Dan Laha made a business trip to Hope Saturday. Several area residents attended the close of the singing.
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C. C. Jones
Patmos
J. A. Robson
C. D. Elmore
J. B. Powell
B. R. Horton
S. O. McClellan
Camden
John Laha
Charlie Powell
Lora Haltom
Miles Laha
Ben Horton
Dan Laha
Hope
Lula Horton
Iria Fowell
Rena Mae Horton
Ollie Jones
Midway School Attendee Reports Fine Singing
The report describes a visit to a Midway school on Monday featuring notable singing. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kidd of Waterloo and Mrs. Joe Hampton of Patmos visiting Mire and Mrs. Walter Jones.
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C. A. Kidd
Waterloo
Joe Hampton
Patmos
Mire
Walter Jones
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