Dial System In Hope America Opens Modern Telephone Era
Hope Sutay recalls amnesia as Southwestern Bell switches from manual to dial system in Hope. The new building on South Main hosts the ceremony led by Chamber president Mike Kelly. The upgrade speeds up calls, reduces operator steps, and hints at direct long distance dialing in the future. Former district manager John Carter observes the rollout. local residents anticipate broader connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Sutay
Mustapha Kemal
Turkey
Hope
Wayfare
Southwestern Sell Telephone Company
Southwestern Sell
South Mainet
East Second
Onccasion
Mike Kelly
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Star
Ue Counry
Southwestrn Bell
John Carter
el Dorado
Little Rock
Cial
New York
Advice to motorists about fuel safety and anti knock gear
Chicago, Oct. 29. C. E. Davis, director of the refining division for defense, urged motorists to ready cleanup of chimneys, retard spark, and prepare for knocking on hills. In a prepared address for the National Lubricating Grease Institute he said anti knock ratings of automobile gasolines were lowered to free tetraethyl lead for aviation fuel production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. E. Davis
Administration For Defense
National Lubricating Grease Institute
Davis
Decayed Body of Woman Found in Trunk
Police investigated a murdered woman found in a trunk on a vacant lot. The body, about 40, was cut at the waist and jammed into a trunk marked K T K. Victor D. Keesey, a trucking firm partner, discovered the odor and location while searching the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
Victor D. Keesey
Hope Phones Go Dial in New Building
The Hope telephone system powered by a 50 station switchboard was shifted to dial operation in a new South Main Street building at midnight Saturday. Southwestern Bell cut over the system, issuing a new Hope directory with dial numbers and marking the end of the old 189 cent switchboard built by Finley and Keysham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
D. M. Finley
Ted Keysham
Charles Gale
Dial Exchange
Eastland to probe Communist activity in Arkansas
Senator Eastland plans to investigate Communist activity in Arkansas centering on a Little Rock local of a national union. He cited Memphis Local 9 as a case and said the probe would extend to the MidSouth in about three weeks. Arkansas labor officials denied any Little Rock union presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Eastland
D-Miss
Arkansas
Memphis Focus
Buckeye Cotton Oil Company
iArkansas
Se P. Dixon
Arkansas Department For Labor
Sherman Yinn
American Federation of Labor
Lee Tucker
Benton
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Hope Girl Officer Elected President of Delta Sigma Epsilon
Arkadelphia student Beverly Blevins of Henderson State Teachers College has been elected president of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. Senior speech major Hope, Arkadelphia, also lists Bonnie Houser as vice president and Bettye Sue Chitwaod as corresponding secretary among the year’s officers. Miriam Morford, Fort Smith, is treasurer. Betty Sue Edminston, Hope, Chaplain. Jo Ann May, Antoine, sergeant at arms. Gwen Pennington, Manning, editor historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkadelphia
Beverly Blevins
Delta Signa Epsilon
Henderson State Teacher's College
Bonnie Houser
Bettye Sue Chitwaod
North Little Rock
Miriam Morford
Fort Smith
Betty Sue Edminston
Hope
Jo Ann May
Antoine
Gwen Pennington
Manning
General Election Set for November 6 in Heaipstead County
Voters in Heaipstead County will cast ballots on November 6 for local offices across several towns. In Hope city, candidates include Mayor Hope, Treasurer Reyersany, Aldermen Harpley and Byers, and Municipal Judge Vesey. Washington lists Mayor Haynes and Recorder Etter with aldermen Colts Saunders Dudney Levins. McCaskill residents vote for Mayor Tinrvis, Recorder McCaskill, and multiple aldermen including Shuffield Gaines Pickett Scott Bittiel and others. Oakhaven chooses Mayor Davis and Recorder Jones with several aldermen including Astin McMahon Westbrook and Atehly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaipstead
Hope
Joh J. Wilson Jr
Charles FP
Reyrersany
W. Harpley
Howard Byers
Esse Brown
H.C. Murphy
Jon
P. Vesey
Washington
Thomas G. Haynes
HH. Etter
Mary Colts
Henry L. Saunders
Dudney
R. L. Levins
McCaskill
J. O. Tinrvis
Chuster McCaskill
Marshall HH
J. Rhodes
R. G. Shuffield
John Gaines
Mearl A Pickett
M. M. Scott
Cloyd Bittiel
Blevins
Liberals Offer Votes to Conservatives in Govt Shuffle
London Oct 28 Liberal leaders pledged six Commons votes to back Churchill's coalition aims but Clem Davies refused a cabinet post. Churchill named eight ministers and sought a broader base to calm Labour criticisms while Parliament reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Clement Davies
Winston Churchill
Davies
Churchill
Ana
Tories
Laborites
Anthony Edenag
Lord Woolton
Council
R. A. Butler
Exchequer
Lord Ismay
the Marquess of Salisbury
Privy Seal
David Maxwell Fyfe
Home Secretary
Walter Monckton
Labor
Oliver Lyttelton
Brenan Bracken
Foromer
The
Admiralty
Lord Leathers
John Anderson
Geoffrey Lloyd
David Eccles
Ernest Marples
Duncan Sandys
Girl Scout Week Observed by Brownie Troops
Girl Scout Brownie troops will observe Girl Scout week October 28 through November 3 with programs at regular meetings marking the founding of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Organization
Henderson State Teacher's College Business and Economics Club Meets
The Henderson State Teacher's College Business and Economics Club held its first meeting of the new school year on October 25. The 36 member group includes Betty Lou Davis of Prescott, Paulette Rosenbaum of Saratoga, and Juanita Billings of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkadelphia
Henderson State Teacher's College
Betty Lou Davis
Prescott
Paulette Rosenbaum
Saratoga
Juanita Billings
Washington
Tail Stalk of Collards and Greens Tallest Grown Nearby
Andrew Legon, a farmer near Spring Hill, brought in a collard stalk today that reached 41 inches. He also displayed turnips and greens at 28 inches, grown by Lovie J and Paley Law in the same section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Legon
Near Spring Hill
Lovie J and
Paley Law
Dock Strike Shows No Developments In New York
New York October 9 A threatened dock strike showdown failed to unfold as workers remained off the job at many piers police reinforced waterfront patrols with about 400 men along Manhattan docks. Talks between AFL Longshoremen leader Joseph Ryan and ILA chiefs produced no material action as unions dispute the new contract and national defense shipping slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
AFL
Joseph Ryan
Manhattan
Ryan
John J. Sampson
Truman
John J.genel Sampson
ILA
Sampson
Wilidcat
Washington
White House
Dockers
John R. Steelman
Steelmans
ABC
Applesauce
Trumans
Campa Circus Invades Hope for Two Shows Friday
Campa Brothers Circus brings a two performance schedule to the Coliseum in Fair Park on Friday, November 2. The procession features 21 elephants, a gorilla, and acts from Mysore India with first appearance in the United States. Doors open earlier for a parade at noon and a side show museum, with special school tickets available for the afternoon show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campa Borthis
Hope
Fair Park
United States
Mysore
Horge
Lloyds of London
Campas Brothers Circus
Campa Brothers Cheug
Trial of Five Newsmen Is Postponed
Five newsmen facing charges in Orleans Parish were granted a postponement as they appeal Louisiana Supreme Court decisions about whether Special Judge Bernard Cocke or a district judge should preside. The case was interrupted while the parties await higher court action and medical filings related to Judge Mark Pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Supreme Court
Berenard Cocke
New Orlens
M. Cussipsany
Cooke
Supreme Cart Dey
Udp
Mark
Supreme Court
Grillin Hawkins
Seven Killed in Wreck of Greyhound Bus
Seven people died when a Greyhound bus struck a loose concrete abutment on an approach near a bridge and plunged 40 feet to railroad tracks below. The bus struck an automobile, tore through railing, and slid down the slope, with witnesses noting a loud crunching sound as it fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound
Galland
Cult
Gel
Enen Bridge
Son Eanlara Bay Lridge
Amy Pett's Free Catalogues Mania Catches Attention
A humorous portrait of Amy Pett who loves free catalogs and brochures. The piece catalogs her coupon clipping hobby, lists catalogs and magazines she obsessively collects, and notes family reactions to her fixation on free information and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nore Fury
Amy Petts
Trea
Hle
Canady Vacations Unlimited
Life
Alda
Amy
Stout
Faghlyn
Shane
Two Injured in Auto Wrecks Over Weekend
A weekend of vehicle accidents brought two injuries and several minor damages. Thomma A. Diceson and J. P. Moore were treated after a shoulder pull to avoid a head on collision near Highway 87. Sheriff Allen Shipp and State Patrolman Gay Downing investigated four other incidents, including a drunken driving charge against W. M. Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birksdale Field
Shreveport
West Oon
Sprudel
Thomma A. Diceson
J. P. Moore
Dewy
Allen Shipp
Clyde Mosing
Gay Downing
Kessie Putman
J. V. Hollamon
East Whled
Hollamin
Putman
Mra
M. Haggard
Ummie Morrison
West Division
B. F. Lunand Dallas
Robert Fy Mi
Texarikana
West Third
W. M. Howe
Harrelson
Edward Louis Mimmet
Odexsa
Texas
Frantic Red Offense Fails to Regain Hill Positions
U S Eighth Army reports frantic Communist assaults southeast of Kumsong failed to regain hill mass taken days earlier. Assaults began pre dawn and intensified into battalion scale actions. Allied and Russian jets battled for eight straight days with losses on both sides. Allied tanks engaged behind enemy gun emplacements near Kumsong as heavy enemy traffic columns were hit along the Sunanju Pyongyang Kumshon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Eighth Army
Korea
Kumsong
al- Hud
Battalon
Reds
U. N
Jarven
Fifth Air Force
Pitata
Aly
Nee Otal
Aly Force
Phot
Sunanju-Pyongyang- Sariwone Kumshon
Parallel 38
Eighth Army
Robbjed
Milo Farneth
Reds Accused of Firing on UN Wounded
East Central Front reports accuse Chinese Communist troopers of firing on United Nations wounded and Korean civilians during recon fighting south of Kumsong. Snipers allegedly let medics and walking wounded pass, while refugees were targeted. several soldiers recalled the incident amid bystander confusion and By. Cross relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koran
W. Sysothiara
United Nations
North Koren
Kumsong
James Cannon
Snng Fyanelaen
Alden
Charlee Resta
Elmhurst
Penn
Bornjamin
Wihogy
Kumaong Staelf
Ehver
Fifth Annual Meeting of Arkansas School Food Service Association
The Fifth Annual meeting of the Arkansas School Food Service Association will be held Saturday November 3 at Conway High School. Mrs H H Hudgens presiding with Dr Robert M MacVies in charge of the program and exhibits of late iment and foods of interest for lunch workers. Myr Prescott secretary. Myr Jones supervisor of School Lunch. Mrs Ben Vai Vann to lead music and conduct the Conway High chorus. About 400 school lunch workers from across the state expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviansas
H. H. Hudgens
Robert M. MacVies
Migs Thelaia Harg
State Departih Education
Conway High
Nt Jones
Attal Hudgens
Stiven
Hudgens
Fee
Committe Cole
Myg. Jonen
Mra
Orit
W. F. Waddle
Sch
North Subtle Ft School
Roy 4. Hall
Ort
Strona Clifton
Schaal Dysss
Miesmilan Home Economica Inntry
Lunch ‘Service
Department of Education
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telephone Building and Dial System
Chris Welkin
Planeteer
Hope Star
Henderson
Dock Strike
Campa Circus
Europa
Russia
Norway
North Atlantic Pact Organization
Arctic
Spitsbergen
Bear
Kronshtodt
Porkkala
Finland
Soviet Union
Oslo
Germany
Barents Sea
Tadt
Chistrles
John Shepard
Oakland Terrbune
Uvery
Saul Pett
Hal Boyle
Cara River Budge
J. Iy
Amy Pett
Jery
Hopalong Cassidy
Witches’ Society
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!