Stock Show Highlights Hog Giants and Sundry Sights
Readers explore the Third District Stock Show as hogs weighing 940 pounds share the spotlight with beef cattle, rodeo crowds, and exotic animals. A county agent stirs a giant hog to its feet while vendors, visitors, and distant towns flock to Hope for the annual event celebrating trade and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver I. Adams
Arkansas
Magnolia
Crael
Nashville
Prescott
Gordon
Rodeo Arena
Valles
Mexico
Fair Park
Thani Tess
Local Girl Crowned Rodeo Queen at Third District Show
Miss Pegey Marie Pentecost won the rodeo queen title, receiving a horse saddle and bridle after triumphing over five rivals. The event drew Shrine groups from Arkansas with mounted patrols and a Saturday football game between Gordon Gy-Devils and Nashville Scrappers.
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Pegey Marie Pentecost
Newt Pentecost
Olshty. Tomorrow Promises To Be A Colorful Day. Shrine Etubds
Arkagisas
Gorden Gy-Devils
Scrappers
Nashville
Fair Park
Childven
Jesus
Colls
E. H W. Byers
Sandy Saddust
Richard Coole
Windy
Durham
Golden Boy
Orval Brannon
Stardust
Ard
Arthur
Dale Fiiner
Bones
Dickie Lauterbach
Lightning
Joe Wren
Levy
Ann Barr
Easter
Clyle Arnold
Lenina Downs
Ginger
Irdy Lox Helms
Davey Manillen
Ester Bolie
P. J. Brake
Berry Murphy
Deautyoath
Clifton Bi June
Terre Core Notitis
Boo Pbeake
Pek Beauty
Wo Powell
Jourmy
Jardian
Rod Angel
Mis
FJ. Brake
Rainy Belle
Saddwy—verd
Fox Venti
Cor Ff Wardley
Victory Bay
Ist
Noward Houston
le Clyde Arns Old, Jr
Gingeradils
Didky Linebach
J. AL Dart
McArthur
Uth Firoudnare
Sudule
Continued von Sie Twa
Gunter Pays Top Price for Prize Calf
The Gunter Lumber Company bought the first 1209 pound prize calf in the Third District Livestock Sale for 590.45. Pat Wren of Nevada County produced and exhibited the calf. Auction.sale proceeds were shared by Hope Bank and others. Multiple buyers and sellers including Bill Collier, Sutton Livestock, Claud Sutton, A. J. Brannan, Rayos Smith and Larry Mawthore were involved in the event.
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Gunter Lumber Company
Third District
Pat Wren
Nevada County
Banks of Hope
Ty Bill Collier
Sutton
Claud Sutton
Man
A. J. Brannan
Rayos Smith
Larry Mawthore
Krowker
Gonnie Brasson Foy
Tormanio Veruator Saban
Lith
Boek 17 Ing Company
David Bossuet
DHL von Tavyrenee
Wau
Colope Papeelise
Timadeds
Bory Campbell
Hempstead
Levilon Bate
Hehapatow
Bueldbe
Sales Coli
Praise for Third District Poultry Show Progress
Norman Moore of Hope Arkansas receives high commendation from W. Pollard Extension Poultryman for the Third District Live Stock Show. The letter notes remarkable improvement in entry quality, uniformity, and overall organization since the judge’s first experience, predicting this year’s show could rival the State Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Moore
Third District
Norman Moore Hope
Arkansas
Moore
W. 3
Pollard Juxtension Poultryman
West Brothers to Open Saturday in Hope's Main Street
West Brothers Department Store plans a grand opening Saturday September 5 in downtown Hope at the corner of Main and Screoned. The new building at McRae Hardware site offers ample space and a full family outfitting line. Manager Secanel promises a welcoming kickoff with a complete selection and public invitation to attend.
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Worst Brothers
Wis
LouiSite Tuid Avicangas
Ol McRae Uardware
Main
Hope
Windy Gat Secanel
West Brothers
Tetlett
Hema
Open House Planned by Church Officers and Teachers
Church officers and teachers invite the community to an open house at the Vine Methodist church school. The event features guest speakers, a welcome program for families, and activities for children. Attendees include church members and local residents as preparations for a weekend celebration continue.
Kerr Renamed Head of Putice Group
A renamed head of a police group is noted amid a garbled report with scattered names and places. The text references Wyo and Me maciat fon with unclear dates or actions, leaving several proper nouns unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Putice Group
Cost of Living Rises Again in August
Washington reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics index rose to 108.3 percent of the 1935–39 average on August 15, while retail food prices declined 8 percent from July. Wages for factory workers reached 53.86 dollars per week as wholesale prices edge to new highs, with food supplies and prices affecting tomorrow’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Bureau
Congress
Break Seen in Maritime Strike Amid Unions Threats
United Press reports in the 22 day West Coast maritime strike a possible break looms as telephone unions vow to push a nationwide walkout if wage settlements for 359,000 workers aren’t reached by October 13. Some strikers hint at working foreign and east coast ships at west coast ports. Negotiations pause among oil firms as industry talks resume under federal mediation. California gas stations face shortages as September rains ease. Refineries process about 1.4 million barrels daily, down from 1.5 million prior to the strike. The Communications Workers of America warns a strike is possible after October 13 but not officially called.
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Pros Ag
Lo « Yiders
United Fruit
CO Ofl
Standlava Oil Co
California
Federal Cone
Giruck
Oiion
Yeen Yulug
Suns
Hope El Dorado Clash in Likely Classic Football Game
Hope hosts El Dorado in a highly anticipated season showdown at the High School Stadium. El Dorado enters strong, while Hope aims for revenge after last year’s late rally loss. Key players include Roger Neal J J Sutton Reese Miller and Richard Bruner for Hope, with illness sidelining Mitch LaGrone and Bobby Harvig. An expected large crowd adds urgency to the local football scene.
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Hope Lebcats
HI Dorfide Wildcats
Itigh
Wati
Easler Tobit
Burado
Widcats
Blytheville
Ft. Smith
Wildeas
de Quieen
Prescott
Mitch LaGrone
Bobby Harvig
Tolett
Roger Neal
J. J. Sutton
Reese Miller
Richard Bruner
el Dorado
Bobcats
GOP Admits Battle in Senate
Two Republican senators Ives of New York and Codee of Massachusetts conceded the GOP faces a real battle to retain its Senate majority. Ives warned of voter turnout risk, saying enough voters staying home could make the race close.
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Washington
Ives
New York
Codee
Massachusetts
Senate
Dewey
Tves
Trewey
Rik
Fou
Philosopher Joins University Faculty in Arkansas
Payetteville announces Dr Joseph Wilfred Oher of the University of Colorado has joined the University of Arkansas faculty as a full professor for the coming academic year.
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Payetteville
Jules
Joseph Wilfred Oher
University of Calorade
University of Arknogas Ulty
Yastine
Phone Unions Compare Wages Amid Bell Talks
Washington reports CIO and independent unions plan joint action as they negotiate with American Telephone and Telegraph. About 300000 workers represented, with 141400 already settled for wage gains of 1 to 6 dollars weekly. Ballots for strike polls underway among 10000 Michigan traffic workers. a nationwide four hour stoppage in 1945 is eyed as possible action.
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Washington
Ci0
Independent Telephone Unichstec
Bell Systems
Riral
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Communication Workers of America
Joseph A. Bierne
Telephone Worker
CIO
Allan S. Haywood
Bell System
Michigan
Southwestern Bell Union
Beirne
CWA
SUOUG
Shrine Mounted Patrol in Action and Parades Across Town
Fragmented OCR lists many names and places with scattered phrases about patrols, parades, and individuals in a historic community setting. Readable items mention Shriners patrols, parades, and multiple named people and groups, suggesting a local sports and social calendar with ceremonial action and community figures.
McMath Seeks Unity as Arkansas Democratic Nominates Governor
36-year-old Hot Springs attorney McMath won the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor at the state convention, urging Democrats not to abandon the party amid internal conflict. He spoke of readjustment, unity, and a return to core principles, while the platform called for tax reform, school strengthening, rural and agricultural programs, flood control, and broader welfare and infrastructure measures.
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Rock
Imcmaid
Arkasas
Hot Springs
Teuman
McMath
Democratic Party
Gren
Arkansa l
Bet Cally
Local Man Named to Committee in Arkansas Democratic Party
Willis Sith of Texarkana Jawyer named chairman of the Democratic state committee at the convention in Little Rock. Roy Blytheville was elected vice chairman and Edwin Dunaway of Little Rock became secretary, with a slate of officers andstate committeemen from districts across Arkansas.
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Little Rock
UPI
Willis Sith
Texarkana
Jawyer
Democratic State Committee
Kilsijané
Roy
Blythevilla
Edwin Dunawass
Sinkit
Arth. Adams
Jonesboro
Wright
Smith
Budeye
Royce Upshawn Turcell
Brad M. Packens Jr
Newport
Mes
Alex Stulth
Caltiee
Royalum
Hays Ison
Suzanne
Lighten
iPavolleville
Barney
Nashville
Rop
Biley
Burl Spith
Taylor
Litte Rook
Aol Daarn
Jow
Mrs. Weems 'F Fordeye
Searcy
Hamburg
Mes. Benaskins
Lake Vilage
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West Bros
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Gal Bal
Junio Saar
van Denbeer
Mt Jiwukseum
United Press
Hape el Dorado J
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Gop
By Edwin B. Harkinson
Shriner’s Mounted Patrol
Shing
Chives
Ines Vane
Paka
Fat
Garlion Foothall
Sane
Comcast Boston
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Martina Bates
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Wikint
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Rosston
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