Wilsons grow world's largest plantation in Mississippi county
A summary of the Lee Wilson & Co. plantation history recounts how the Wilson family reclaimed swampland in Mississippi county to build a vast agricultural empire. It notes plants, lands, and 60,000 acres producing with 11,600 workers, plus the death of Rh. Lee Wilson in 1930 and leadership shifts to James H Crain as the firm expanded globally.
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Lee iJson
Missippi
Lee Wilson & Co
I Wilson Enterprises
Mississippi
Cairo
Gulf
Arkansas
Wilson
Robert E. Lee Wilson
Mississippi County
First Issue Hope Hi Lights Off the Press
The Hope Hi-Lights student newspaper debuts as a monthly tabloid printed by the school. Editor Miss Mary Anita Lasciv Dau, daughter of Mr and Mrs Webb, leads the team featuring school pictures and news for the current school year.
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Hope Hi-Lights
Slar
Featores School Picires
Mary Anita Lasciv Dau
Anud
Webb
Rumors About Friday Night Game Proven False
A Latte Hock Unit report claimed rumors from last Friday night’s game were true, but authorities verified the reports were false. The issue spread through the town, prompting official denial and reaction from Superintendent Tanesti and the high school community.
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Latte Hock
Mas
Seture
Tanesti
Dye
Stalin Rise to Power and Soviet Education Reforms
A 1948 feature recounts Ichia Kasenkina’s escape from the Soviet consulate and reveals how Stalin’s rise to power in 1928 spurred rapid political indoctrination of teachers, strict rationing, and forced retraining through the complex education system as the Five Year Plan began. The piece contrasts prewar life with the harsher era of planned industrialization and propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oksana Kasenkina
Ichia
Russia
Red
Inter Shack Brigades
T He Kasenkinas
Oksanas
Kasenkina
Isaac Don Levine
Stalin
Kremlin
Staline
Trotsky
Lenin
NEP
Jute Lugaisk Institute
Lunder
Kristina
Statia
Red Soldiers Wound Two in U S Zone Berlin
In Berlin a Russian soldier fired into a small German crowd in the American sector near Tempelhof four blocks from the boundary. One German civilian and an American MP patrol were involved as three Soviet soldiers crossed from the Soviet area. The Americans did not fire and the three fled back into the Russian sector after the incident, which was the first in weeks. Lt. Col. Thomas Lancer, newly appointed U S provost marshal, led the investigation. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U. S
Tempelhof
U.S
Bertli
Thomas Lancer
Madison, Conn
Russia probes Iran as potential new target in Middle East
U S officials warn Moscow may press Iran to divert attention from Berlin crisis. Four Moscow radio broadcasts plus a secret Azerbaijani station attack Iran over leadership, oil wealth, and a pro Soviet bloc, amid rising Tudeh party activity and protests after past Soviet occupation.
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Washington
Moscow
Iran
Russia
Middle Eastern
U.S
Azerbaijan Democratic
Berlin
Tve
Azarbaijan
United Nations
Curity Council
Viler
London
Oren Harris in Hope Visiting Friends Relatives
Oren Harris visits Hope, spending time with friends and relatives. The report mentions Congressman Ore Mireis of WL and Wille Caligeressnyy as speakers at events, with discussions tied to security and local Rotary activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Harris
Hope
Ore Mireis
Dorade
Howl Barlow
Wille Caligeressnyy
Rotary
Hope Youth Arrested for Burglary
Aubrey Morris an 11 year old Hope youth was arrested at Blevins yesterday over a series of burglaries in Murfreesboro He had about 500 in cash and stolen goods including an automobile from a Kil gore Texas used car lot He has been AWOL from the Army since September 20 and confessed to six robberies He was taken to Pike County jail Officers Milton Mosier Blevins Marshall Edminston and the Pike County sheriff assisted in the arrest charged with burglary and grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Morris
Hope
Blevins
Murfreesboro
Young Morris
Kilgore
Texas
Pike County
Milton Mosier
Marshall Edminston
Death of W E Yarberry at 76 in Prescott area
W E Yarberry aged 76 died yesterday at his daughter Mrs L C McSweeney in Prescott Rt 5. He is survived by five sons J H Yarberry Ajo Ariz J E of Hone Elmer of Prescott Ball of Warren Arizona and Olin of Dalton Ohio, five daughters Mrs Lou Ferguson Gilmer Texas Mrs Hubert Johnson Fairbanks Alaska Mrs McSweeney Pearl Yarberry Ajo Arizona and Mrs Ben Duke Franklin Ind, two sisters Mrs Bilty Gordon and Mrs Alice Hulacy of Prescott, two brothers Sam of Prescott and Bob Yarberry of Malta Tex. Funeral services will be held at Union Grove near DeAnn at 3 pm Saturday by Rev Wesley Thomasa.
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J. H. Yarberry
Ajo
Arizone
J. E. Ol Hone
Elmer
Prescott
Ball
Warren
Arizona
Olin
Dalton
Ohio
Lou Ferguson
Gilmer
Texas
Hubert Johnson
Fairbanks
Alaska
McSweeney
Pearl Yarberry
Ben Duke
Franklin
Ind
Bilty Gordon
Alice Hulacy
Sam
Bob Yarberry
Malta
Tex
Finevsi
Union Grove
DeAnn
Wesley Shomasa
175 Deer Reported in Hempstead Country
Game Wardens Earl Rngham and Lester Wade estimate Hempstead now hosts 175 deer and declares the county season closed through 1930. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission released 11 deer in 1946, including 12 does and 5 bucks near Big Woods by Mead. In 1947 the commission released 34 deer in Bell's Spring near Red Lake, Fulton. This year 14 deer were released in the northern county along Hickory Creek, including 8 does and bucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rngham
Lester Wade
Hempsted
Arkansas Game and Pish Commission
Big Woods
Mead
Bell’s
Red Lake
Pulton
Hickory Creek
Youth Center to Honor Rodeo Queens in Hope
The Hope Youth Center hosts a celebratory event tonight from 7 to 10 honoring Miss Peggy Pentecost, queen of the Third District Livestock Show, and Miss Mélba Jo Kimberly of Hope. The Swing Cats from Hope High School will perform, followed by a social party and a football game listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Youth Center
Peggy Pentecost
Mélba Jo Kimberly
Lodge Meeting Announcement in Winfield
Winfield lodge invites members to a chip supper and a Masters Degree ceremony at Tall at 7:80 Pyidiy night. Members are urged to attend.
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Winfield Lodge
New England Speech Reveals Old World Views
A fragmented essay contrasts New England traits with other regions, noting independence and self respect. It sketches a quirky portrait of a New Englander wary of outsiders, proud of tradition, and wary of being stereotyped, with anecdotes of a wall paper memory and regional chatter.
Deadline Looms for Former Owners to Rebuy Land
Jerome Smith of the Southwestern Proving Ground Surplus Property Disposal Agency reports a Monday deadline for former owners to repurchase their land. After Monday, unsold parcels will be regrouped and reappraised with veterans prioritized in the next round. About 25,000 of an initial 35,000 acres are expected to be sold before the deadline.
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Jerome Smith
Avicrans
Army Chief cautions on war statement in Berlin warnings
Secretary Royall told the National Guard association war is imminent but warned a few despots can trigger a world conflict. He blamed Soviet pressure tactics in Berlin and accused Henry Wallace’s progressive campaign of destabilizing efforts, stressing the UN role and the danger to peace.
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St. Louis
Sept
Kenneth ¢. Royall
Royall
The
National Guard Association
Europe
Americe
Berlin
Moscow
United Nations
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
UW. 3
Russia
Butt
Ford Company Entertains 250 Visitors
The Hope Agro Company Parts Department hosted 250 guests from seven adjoining counties with a dinner at Fair Park. Music by Tidy Hill's String Orchestra featured Colleen Coffee and Mrs. Ales Reynerson, with George Frazier presenting numbers. Ford Memphis Branch reps included K B Cogswell J T Jackson Charlie Grannis WEB Corbill and Clarence Clay. Mayor Lyle Brown of Hupe attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Agro Company
Fairark
Hotul Barlow
Ttdyhill
Colleen Coffee
Ales Reynerson
George Frazier
Ford Motor Company
Memphis
K. B. Cogswell
J. T. Jackson
Charlie Grannis
Web
Corbill
Clarence Clay
Lyle Brown
Hupe
Officers Use Bloodhound Get Results in Lake County Fire Case
Sheriff Sutton announced an arrest in a Lake County blaze linked to Wilton Kytes’s home. A bloodhound led investigators from the Estes place to a nearby residence where a man named Wilkins was found in bed and taken into custody after on scene inspection.
Brother of Hope Man Dies in Houston Texas
A man from Houston, Texas, died at his home Wednesday night. Survivors include his brother Jim and other relatives. The obituary notes the deceased was a resident of Hows lui and lists legal guardian Auirey Albritton. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Man
Houston, Texas
Lake Albritton
Howslui
Pexas
Dais
Is Jimother
Gravee
Hous Jton
Auirey Albritton
Hope
United Nations to take up Berlin blockade dispute
United Nations Security Council to hear the Western charge that Russia blocks Berlin, with Warren R. Austin chairing as October president before surrendering the chair to Argentina. Austin reiterates U S readiness for international atomic energy control and urges big power cooperation, while noting Soviet opposition to placing atomic arms under controls.
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V. Louis
Nevin .Patta
Austin
Argentina
Rudgstans
Berlin
Council
Asembly
United States
Russia
International Central
Soviet Union
Three Jailed and Jewelry Recovered in New York Heist
Police arrested three men and recovered jewelry worth about fifty thousand dollars stolen from Mrs. Loew at the Hotel Madison. Detectives traced the blond beauty victim to a burglary by Bayer Bruley and Ostrow, with loot recovered from a six room apartment and a laundry hamper.
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New, York
Pen
Soja
Loew
Hotel Madison
Elias Loew
Bownd
Stephen Bayer
William Bruley
William Ostroy
Bruley
Ostroy
Case
Francis Cassidy
Snafe
Loft
Bayer
Bop
Rgam
Mes. Loew
Jurors Named for October Court Term Hempstead Circuit
Jury list published for Hempstead County Circuit Court October term includes Petit Jurors such as Griffin, Rued, O'Steen, Samuel, Weis, Hardy, Cook, Drake, Sinnis, Mor, Chaude samilton, Raley, Medunking, Butler, Jones, Long, Potters, Berkworth, Sanford, Lauierckagh, Home Boyes, Worthy, Verdon Sparks, and Willlane among others. Historic OCR shows names and roles for the session on the Sunday of October 14.
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Ne Ortover
Hempstead County
G’iffin
Roy Rued
C. B. O'Steen
J. Samuel
Weis
Lee
Juin Hardy
Wallace Cook
Bull Drake
P.M. Sinnis, Jr
Jou Mor Ae Chaude Samilton
FT. Raley
Medunking
London Seeks Montgomery as Five-Power Defense Leader
London reports Cabinet approves Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery for joint leadership of armed forces under five-power alliance. Paris talks set a permanent international command with Britain Fleet Admiral Cunningham to head combined units and Royal Air Force Marshal to lead air forces.
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London
Viscount Montgomery
Burssels Alliance
Montgomery
von Betta
Netherlands
Luxbourg
Belgium
U P
Paris
Washington Selections on Selective Service Classifications
The article details the wartime Selective Service draft classifications and the November induction plan. It outlines classes 1 through 5, noting deferments for dependence and occupational status, plus the target of 600 inductees in November. It mentions registration processes and the need to classify registrants into appropriate draft categories.
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Washington
Govel
Cotl Mount Oftles
Baptists Plan Revival at Local Church This October
The First Baptist Church announces a revival starting Sunday October 3 led by Dr. M. Ray McKay with Keltner of Southwestern Theological College directing music. Services run daily through Sunday October 16 at 7 AM or 7 PM, with 45 minute morning sessions concluding by 8:25 AM to suit business and family attendees. Pastor S A Whitlow and church members invite all to attend.
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Theirst Baptist
M. Ray McKay
Baptist
Little R
Keltner
Southwestern
Bi Theological
Sembas Bt
Fexas
Dr. McKay
Total Church
Bill Keltner
First Baptist Church
Negro Arrested for Theft Near Hope
City police report the arrest of Augusts Trambie, a Black man, on grand larceny charges for stealing $20 from Minnie Lee’s home near Hope yesterday. He was released to the sheriff for grand larceny proceedings pending.
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Hope
Trambie
Minnie Leeway
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Alex. H. Washburn
Farm Enterprise
James Thrasher
Carl G. Sulzverger
Sulzberger
Sulaberger
Karl Marx
Nikolai Lenin
Olf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
King Features Syndicate,Inc
U.S. Zone
Markgal
Netophoto
Pamela Lamphere
Chicago
W.E. Yarberry
Prescott Rt. 5
W. E Yarberry
L.C. McSweeney
Heard Prescott
Hempstead
Rodeo Queens
New England
Hal Boyle
Vlambake
New
Yiide
Ianay Ameiva
Mike
Wikely
Koadried Weilth
Hurman
Ile
Nuw
Wacome
Ryan
Army
Ford Company
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Baptists
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