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Excerpts Forrest City Daily Times-Herald for 1940 By Paul V. Isbell-December 22, 2016
Plane shown on Feb.7,1940 of the Forrest City Daily Times-Herald
Excerpt from Copyright: Glimpses of Yesterday-19400213-Mr. and Mrs. Otto Benjamin Rollwage were celebrated in the column of the Arkansas Gazette. Picture taken at the 50th wedding anniversary in 1927 was featured. Mrs. Rollwage was the daughter of the late Sarah Adeline m.Robinson Anderson Greenfield (1822-1892) and Ptolemy Eagleton Anderson (1825-1863) [Link: http://arkansasgravestones.org/view.php?id=1072297 of Zent, Ark. She was born May 9,1858. Her grandfather was the late James Robinson, who came from England in the late eighteenth century. Mr. Robinson married Katherine Schell in 1805 and the couple settled in Lincoln Co., N. C. Sarah Adeline was the sixth child of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. She met Mr. Anderson and they were married in Arkansas Dec.31,1848. Mr. Rollwage died Feb.28,1936, at the family home in Forrest City.
Index:
Births:, 2 Marriages:, 101 Deaths:, 4 National News:, 114 Local News:, 49 World News:, 114
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Births:
Birth-19400102-Birth: Three babies born, Last night a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. E. (Pete) Adams in their home in this city; A late arrival was born shortly before midnight to Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Hughes at their home in Caldwell; the colored infant was born yesterday morning to Lovelace and Myrtle Cheeta at their home on Christian Street in Forrest City.
Birth-19400103-Birth: Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Satterfield at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, a boy, named Donald Wayne.
Birth-19400104-Birth-Born this week to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thigpen at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, a son.
Birth-19400115-Birth-Of interest here is the announcement of the birth of a daughter Saturday night to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crippen at the Morrilton Hosp. She has been named Margaret Jean Crippen. Mr. Crippen is the son of Mrs. Green Crippen who operates a grocery store near the Forrest City Grammar School. This is her first grandchild.
Birth-19400202-Birth-Of interest here is the announcement of the birth of a daughter Jan. 27 in Memphis to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. F. Beck, Jr., who live near Hughes, named Susan McKay Beck.
Birth-19400214-Birth-Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Isbell in Memphis yesterday, is Paul Vernon Isbell. Mrs. Isbell is the former Vadis Hodges of this city.
Birth-19400222-Birth-Born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Rhodenizer of this city, a son.
Birth-19400304-Birth-Born yesterday morning at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Moore of Hughes, a son.
Birth-19400321-Born late yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Kennon Moore at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis, a baby girl named Deanna Moore.
Birth-19400413-Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Arch Brown of Caldwell, a girl, the 13th child.
Birth-19400423-Born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Freeman of Chicago, a son, named Louis McDaniel Freeman, after the mother’s father.
Birth-19400510-Of interest here is the birth of a son May 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Macon Tharp of Woodward, Ohio. The baby has been named Macon Tharp, Jr. Page 3 of 151
Birth-19400516-Of interest is the birth of a son last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Garrison at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, his name is Clifford Davis Garrison, Jr.
Birth-19400523-Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fondren announce the birth of a daughter last night at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, named Priscilla Kay Fondren.
Birth-19400531-The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Walker of Widener has been named Frances Lois Walker and was born in St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis.
Birth-19400601-Of interest here is birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dunn of El Paso, Texas. The baby was born Tuesday, and has been named Katherine Lee Dunn. Mrs. Dunn will be remembered as the former Louise Morrow.
Birth-19400611-Mrs. Max Cohen and infant son Barry Alan Cohen were brought home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis on Sunday.
Birth-19400617-Born Friday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. L. Baskins of Colt, a son.
Birth-19400708-A son was born Saturday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bridgforth at the Laughrun Clinic, the first birth in the clinic.
Birth-19400713-Born July 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert West of Widener at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, a glrl.
Birth-19400723-Mr. and Mrs. Otis Lancaster are celebrating the birth of a son on Friday, Mrs. Lancaster is the former Miss Emma Speir.
Birth-19400725-Of interest is the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. R. Lee Chism on July 23 named Robert Batts Chism. Born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Oswalt of this city, a girl.
Birth-19400807-Of interest here is the birth of a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Volentine of Riverdale, Maryland on Monday. Mrs. Volentine is the former Mildred Nolan of Forrest City.
Birth-19400809-Of interest is the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Law on July 26, at El Centro, Calif. Mrs. Law is the former Mabel Fleming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Fleming of this city.
Birth-19400909-Born last evening at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Nall Brantley.
Birth-19400914-A son was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shoemaker.
Birth-19400923-A son was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Batts at their home. Page 4 of 151
Birth-19400928-Mrs. Albert Laughinghouse and infant daughter, Margaret Rebecca, arrived home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Birth-19401001-A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crews at the Laughrun clinic.
Birth-19401004-A daughter was born this morning at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis to Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Riffey of Widener, named Elizabeth Camille Riffey.
Birth-19401008-The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bresby Stewart of Wheatley has been named Sandra, born Oct.6 at the Laughrun Clinic.
Birth-19401016-Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hamrick of Calvert City, Ky. announce the birth of a daughter on Oct.13th, they are former residents of this city. A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDaniel at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis.
Birth-19401202-Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sharpe, a daughter, at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Pat McFall at their home in Madison, a daughter.
Birth-19401207-Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Devazier, a son at the home of Mrs. Devazier’s mother, Mrs. Dick Porter, named Thomas Benton.
Birth-19401218-A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Peevey of Colt at the Wilson Clinic in Wynne, named Neil Eugene Peevey. Mrs. Peevey is the former Ellen Rich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rich, Sr.
Birth-19401224-A son was born this afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gadberry at their home in this city.
Birth-19401226-The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolie Reynolds has been named Donna Dae Reynolds who was born on Monday night at the Laughrun Clinic.
Deaths:
Death-19400101-Death: Wynne, Fred McQuiston, 35, who was bound over to Circuit Court before Justice W. Campbell here Saturday on charges he slayed his 17 year old brother, John Henry, who was shot In the head at the older brother’s store on Hwy 1 south of Wynne. After the shooting, Fred came to the Sheriff’s office and told officers he had killed his brother. He said John Henry, and another brother, Frank, advanced on him with a board and car crank.
Death-19400102-Death-Dr. Ernest Darnall dies at Memphis Hospital. Dr. Ernest Darnall, 55, prominent St. Francis Co. physician, passed away today, following a stroke of Page 5 of 151 paralysis, suffered Friday night. Dr. Darnall was removed from his home in Colt to the hospital Saturday afternoon. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Darnall at one time practiced medicine in Widener. After that he served a few years as medical officer with the U. S. Army. He then went to Holly Grove and practiced there for many years. He lived in Clarendon a short time before moving to Colt four years ago. He was a Presbyterian. Funeral services are tomorrow at the Methodist Church in Colt. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sallie Williams Darnall; two daughters, Mrs. Earnestine (W. E.) Runyan of Forrest City and Mrs. Sara Catherine (J. B.) McGee of Conway; four sisters, Mrs. Horace Brown and Mrs. Isom Green, Santa Anna, Calif.; Mrs. Mattie Morgan and Mrs. Bonne Lyle, Benton, Ky.; four brothers, A. J. Darnall, Nashville; Joel Darnall, Paducah, Ky.; David Darnall, Benton; and Basil Darnall, Baltimore, Md. Rev. J. V. Cobb, pastor of Graham Mem. Presbyterian Church will perform the ceremony. Burial will be in Clarendon. Born: Dec.8,1884 Died: Jan.2,1940 FAG 55094167 AR 1stLt 110MGBn29 Div Sallie Williams Darnall (1891-1980)
Death-19400103-Death:B. T. Watlington of Colt dies at home of friends. Funeral services were to be conducted at Smith Chapel this afternoon for Banner T. Watlington, 27, of Colt, by the Rev. Clarence Weinand, Methodist minister. Burial will be in Smith Chapel cemetery. Mr. Watlington dropped dead when visiting in the home of a friend, Leland Summers, in Memphis Monday, Jan.1,1940, night. His death came as a shock to family and friends. He left home on a bus from Gandy’s store to be in Memphis by 3pm. Mr. Watlington is survived by his wife; one daughter, Doris Jean (who married a Tarbutton); one sister, Mrs. J. W. Chrisco of Smith Chapel. FAG 10662732 Born:1912 Died:Jan.1,1940. Wife: Hazel Jordan Taylor per Daughter’s obituary.
Death-19400104-Death: Notice of Sale of Estate of Nelson Davidson, deceased, by Mrs. Lue Edna Davidson, Administratix of the Estate. Will sell land on Jan.19,1940, Dated: Dec.27,1939.
Death-19400105-Death: Bernice Dale Harris, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harris died at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday following a long illness. She was admitted shortly after Christmas to the hospital. She is survived by her parents, and one brother, Jerry. Funeral services to be held tomorrow afternoon at Good Hope Church by the Rev. R. S. Hayden, with interment in the Hughes Cemetery. Born:Jul.8,1936 Died:Jan.4,1940 per death certificate: Father Sam Dexter Harris (1907-1942), Mother :Ada Bodry (1910-1997)
Death-19400105-Death: James Allen Pearson dies at his home. Services to be held Sunday at the Episcopal Church. A Forrest City barber and a World War Veteran, passed away this morning at his home here following a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Pearson suffered Page 6 of 151 a light stroke early last night, but there was little alarm over his condition. He suffered a second stroke at 6am this morning, and died several minutes later. He was 46. Mr. Pearson was a lifelong resident of St. Francis County. He was born on Jan.23,1892 at Colt, the son of George Allen and Eva Catlett Pearson. He came to Forrest City in 1916 and had been a barber here for many years. He was a member of the Forrest City Post of the American Legion and also served with the local unit of the National Guard for many years. He was a sergeant and a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Pearson had been married for 22 years, his wife is the former Carrie Evans. He leaves his wife, two children, James Allen, Jr., and Billy of this city; his mother, three brothers, William, Earl and Burnice; and one sister, Mrs. Edna Zula Brawner (1896-1990), all of Colt. Funeral services to be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Sunday afternoon, led by Rev. Gardner D. Underhill, Pastor. Interment will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers Active: Harold Grobmyer, Meredith Grobmyer, Dr. Albert Grobmyer, Ernest Philpot, Albert Grobmyer, Sr., and J. C. Brown, Sr. Honorary: Joe Moore, J. W. Beazley, Jr., John Dillon, Joe Corley, Dennis Horton, Bryan Moore, Raymond Harris, Haywood Heustess, Lamar Humphrey, Clabe Fletcher, W. W. Campbell, A. C. Bridewell, James Gilliam, Henry Gray, Walter Stewart, J. S. Rogers, J. E. Ferguson, Thomas Gatling, Richard McCulloch, Mitchell Taylor, Reece Young, Talmadge Christopher, Dewitt Handley, Fred Wilson, Dudley McFall, Roger West, James Lanier, T. J. Aycock, Gazzola Vaccaro, Thomas Gray, Henry Shumake and C. E. Wyder. FAG 79186557 Wife: Carrie Evans (1896-?}
Death-19400106-Death: Funeral services were held this morning at Harris Chapel for Miss Zett Christian, 67, who died in Little Rock Wednesday, Jan.3,1940. Burial was in the cemetery at Harris Chapel. Miss Christian is survived by one brother, Ed Christian. FAG 171084104
Death-19400108-Death: Dr. H. R. Clark passes away. Funeral services held Sunday, Dr. Herbert Robert Clark, retired dentist of Forrest City and a member of the City Council, passed away at the Aycock apartments here Saturday, Jan.6,1940. Dr. Clark had been ill for several years, he was 66. He was a native of Milan, Tenn., where he spent the greater part of his youth. He was graduated from Vanderbilt Univ. where he studied dentistry. Soon after his graduation, he came to Forrest City and opened an office. He practiced here up until three years ago, when he retired because of ill health. Dr. Clark had been very active in civic and church affairs in the city. He was serving his third term as a member of the City Council when he died. He was a member of the Methodist Church and had served on the Board of Stewards of the local church for a period of 39 years, and at the time of his death was chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was one of the promoters in building the new church here in 1917. Dr. Clark was a Master Mason. He had Page 7 of 151 been married twice, both wives having preceded him in death. His first wife was Mrs. Lulu Mason Parham (1877-1935) of this city. His second marriage was to Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson (1896-1936) of Memphis. He is survived by no immediate relatives. Services were held yesterday afternoon at the Stevens FH, the Rev. R. S. Hayden presiding. Burial was in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Mayor Charles Buford, C. N. Haven, Vernon Hodges, Henry Gray, A. C. Bridewell, S. C. Armstrong, E. T. Altman and E. T. Ferguson. FAG 15132560
Death-19400117-Death: Miami Beach, Fla.-The body of Capt. Gordon Thomas Fitzhugh of Memphis dies, 73, prominent Memphis attorney who died at Sf. Francis Hosp. here yesterday, Jan.16,1940, who was sent to Memphis for funeral and burial. Fitzhugh had been ill a month suffering from a brain ailment complicated by pneumonia. Born:Aug.31,1866 Died: Jan 16,1940 FAG 134299784 Wife: Josephine Buie Millsaps (1878-1949)
Death-19400119-Death-Gladys Taylor, 20 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Taylor, dies from burns at the home of her parents, south of the city, yesterday afternoon. Death resulted from severe burns the child suffered Monday when she fell into a pair of hot coals which had just been removed from a stove in the Taylor home. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters and one brother. Funeral services to be conducted this afternoon at the Good Hope Church by Rev. J. V. Cobb, Presbyterian Minister. Burial will be in the Hughes Cemetery. FAG 18465735
Death-19400120-Death-Mrs. Grade “Gracie” Tiller Graves Mooneyham, 40, the wife of Roy Mooneyham, well known farmer of Round Pond, was killed instantly yesterday, Jan.19,1940, when a 20 gauge shot gun accidentally discharged and a shot lodged in her jugular vein. Coroner Parham Christopher reported. The tragedy occurred in the dining room at the Mooneyham home east of Round Pond. Mr. Mooneyham was preparing to go hunting. He had taken the gun from a closet and was sitting down in a chair with it across his lap when the gun discharged, the coroner said. Mrs. Mooneyham was a native of Turrell. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Muriel Jean, 13, and Jo Celeste, 8. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Stevens FH by the Rev. Earl Walker, Methodist minister. Interment was in Forrest Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers were: Edwin Walker, E. J. Ruff, Hubert Harris, M. A. Pope, Elmer Smith, and Hubert Christopher. Born:Aug.14,1900 Died:Jan.19,1940-FAG 16848109
Death-19400124-Death: Mr. Erle F. Hodges was called to Memphis on account of the death of his brother, Thomas “Tom” Pope Hodges, who passed away suddenly last night. Funeral services will be held In Memphis today. Per Death Certificate: Born Sep.25,1866 Aberdeen, Miss. Died:Jan.23,1940-Widower-Father:William Hodges b.Molton, Alabama Page 8 of 151
Mother Sue Randle b.Aberdeen, Miss. Per George V. Hodges-Burial in Booneville, Miss. Parents: William Hodges (1839 - 1886) Sue Emily Randle Hodges (1843 - 1906) Siblings: William Randle Hodges (1863 - 1865)* Mary Hodges Barnett Reed (1868 - 1945)* James Randle Hodges (1870 - 1872)* William Hodges (1871 - 1925)* Ike Randel Hodges (1873 - 1929)* Erle Fleming Hodges (1876 - 1955)* Lottie Margaret Hodges Cantrell (1878 - 1949)* Creighton Randle Hodges (1884 - 1958)* FAG 115113680
Death-19400126-Death: Mrs. Claudia “Claud” Davis Mosby, former resident of Forrest City passed away this morning at her home in Memphis following a long illness. Mrs. Mosby was a descendant of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy. Mrs. Davis had made her home in Memphis for the last 32 years, and was a member of the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Surviving her are her husband, John Lewis Mosby, Sr. ; one son, John Lewis Mosby, Jr.; one daughter, Miss Hester Mosby, of Memphis; six sisters, Mrs. Emily House Davis (Eugene J.) Barrow and Mrs. Eliza Davis (John A.) Cargill of Forrest City; Mrs. Minor Atkinson, Miss Myrtle Davis of Memphis; Miss Pearl Davis of Little Rock; Mrs. Joe Mosby of Crawfordsville; two brothers, Ben Davis of Little Rock and John Davis of Forrest City. Funeral arrangements have not been completed other than they will be held tomorrow afternoon in Memphis. Per Death Certificate: Born: Apr.10,1890 Forrest City-Died: Jan.26,1940 Father: John M. Davis b. Ark. (1845-1923) Mother Hester A. Davis (1855- 1923) b.Tenn. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery FAG 131335520
Death-19400129-Death; Funeral services were held yesterday morning in Memphis for Mrs. Bessie Fortas, sister of Mrs. Sam A. Wilenzick of this city. Mrs. Fortas, wife of Joe Fortas, president of Fortas Furniture Co., Inc., of Memphis, died Saturday morning at the Baptist Hospital. She was 56. Mrs. Fortas was one of the first families of Orthodox Jews to settle in Memphis, her grandfather, Abraham Alperin, having taken an active part in early Jewish affairs there. She came to Memphis from Russia when nine years of age with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Alperin, living in Memphis, where her father was in the tailoring business. Besides her sister here, she is survived by her husband; five children, Harry W. and Edward Fortas of Memphis; Mrs. Al Tucker of Clarendon, Mrs. Sam Sheft and Mrs. L. Makowsky of Memphis; three brothers, Ike H., and Joe Alperin of Memphis; Dave Alperin of Marianna; and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Stein of Greenville, Miss., and Mrs. J. W. B…. of Memphis. Husband: Joseph Fortas (1873-1950) Born:Aug.20,1883 Died:Jan.27,1940 FAG 70503531
Death-19400129-Death-Funeral Services tomorrow at the Catholic Church for Mrs. Mary Emma Grobmyer, who passed away last night, Jan.28,1940, following a cerebral hemorrhage which she suffered yesterday morning at the breakfast table. Mrs. Grobmyer was born in Carrollton, Ky., on Jan. 23,1860, the daughter of Peter and Anna Grasmick who were natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Richard Grobmyer came to St. Francis Page 9 of 151
Co. over 50 years ago to make their home. Mr. Grobmyer established Grobmyer’s Market which is enjoying an active business in this city today. He was a former vice-president of Planter’s Bank and was also a prominent land owner. As a mark of love and esteem, Mrs. Grobmyer’s friends celebrated her 80th birthday only last week by giving her a surprise party. At that time she was hale and hearty. She was known for her many charities and her devotion to family and church. She was communicant of the Roman Catholic Church which she joined in early childhood. It was largely through her efforts that the Catholic’ church here was sustained through a period when the church had no priest or church building. Surviving are three sons, Leo, Louis, and Albert Grobmyer of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Bucholz of Benton; ten grandchildren, Dr. Albert Grobmyer, Miss Evelyn Grobmyer, of Memphis; Mrs. Ernest Philpot, Meredith Grobmyer, Louis Grobmyer iii, James Edward, and William Grobmyer, of this city; Mary Elizabeth and Margaret Ruth Bucholz of Benton, and Harold Grobmyer of Little Rock; and four great-grandchildren, Albert Grobmyer III of Memphis; Wayne Grobmyer, Mona Jan Philpot, and John Wesley Philpot of Forrest City. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at the St. Francis Catholic Church, by Rev. Edwin Hemmen. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: C. J. Bernauer, A. C. Bridewell, Alfred Ross, J. B. Fletcher, Clyde Berry, R. E. Hudson, James Shapkoff and Clifford Barton. Honorary Pallbearers: W. P. Evans, Frank Burkhart, S. J. Dean,. Joseph Perdzock, J. M. Overly, Christopher Muller, Dr. N. C. McCown, Leo Vaccaro, Ed Ash, E. A. Vogel, Robert Myers, Sam Sharpe, A. E. Schellhous, William Hemmen, Sr., Gazzola Vaccaro, R. L. Berty, John Gray, and J. O. Bridgforth. FAG 16848046
Death-19400130-Death-Miss Susie McNeil, 69, lifelong resident of Centreville, Miss., and a member of an old pioneer family of Wilkinson County, died at the home of her brother, Reuben Cassels McNeil, Jr., of Round Pond, after a long illness. She is survived by two brothers, Reuben of Round Pond, and >>>>> McNeil of Centreville, Miss.; Sisters Mrs. Thirza Ann Dye (1876-1959) of Houston Texas, and Mrs. George Smith of Centreville, Miss. Difficult to Read. Born 1870 Died 1940 FAG 70270628 Brother Reuben Cassels McNeil, Jr., died age 82 in Memphis Hosp., still a planter of Round Pond. (1874-1956) Same Cemetery as sister and parents. Father: Reuben Cassels McNeil, Sr. (1840-1905) Mother: Thirza Ann McGraw McNeil (1937-1876)
Death-19400131-Death-Sheriff Joseph M. Campbell died shortly after 10 o’clock this morning at his home about one mile east of Forrest City, following a light heart attack, suffered last night. He was preparing to go to a Memphis hospital when death came suddenly. Mr. Campbell, until suffering the attack last night, was apparently in his usual good health. He was at this office until late yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, at the First Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. T. Powell Page 10 of 151
Sharpe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Hartsville, Alabama, former pastor in this city, assisted by Rev. Vernon A. Hammond, current pastor of church in this city. Burial to follow in Hughes Cemetery, west of Caldwell. Active pallbearers: Carl Campbell, Ray Campbell, Louis McDaniel, S. P. McDaniel, Leo Gray, Allen Gray, Thomas McDaniel and Finas McDaniel. There will be no honorary pallbearers. Joseph M. Campbell was born on Apr.15,1875, five miles west of Caldwell, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Campbell, and had been a life-long resident of St. Francis County. On Jan.21,1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ethel Gray, of Bonair, who survives him. He is also survived by one son, Joseph E. Campbell, and two brothers, Paul Campbell of Heber Springs, and W. J. Campbell of Caldwell. Sheriff Campbell was serving his eighth term, having been elected Sheriff and Collector of St. Francis County in 1924, and at each subsequent election since. It had been generally believed that he would be a candidate in the election to be held this year. He was a member of the First Christian Church, and a Mason. Sheriff Campbell was one of the best known and best liked men of the county. As a young man he and Dr. Clarence McKnight opened a mercantile establishment in Caldwell. Later, the McKnight interest was purchased by the late George Rowland, who sold his interest to R. J. Lanier. In 1904, the Caldwell Mercantile Co. was formed by Mr. Campbell, Mr. Lanier, W. J. Lindsey, and W. G. Lindsey. In 1922 Mr. Campbell sold his interest to Mr. Lanier. In addition to his mercantile interests, Mr. Campbell operated hickory mills at Caldwell and other points in St. Francis, Monroe, and Woodruff Counties. He was a senior member of the J. M. Campbell & Co., operating a hickory mill at Palestine. FAG 12666021 Wife: Mary Ethel Gray Campbell (1877-1943) Son: Joseph E. Campbell (1903-1940) Brother: William J. Campbell (1863-1953) Brother: Paul Campbell (1873-) Brother: William J. (1863-1953) Sister: Cleo P. (1877-) James D. (1868-) Sister: Margret C. (1866-) Brother: Walter (1879-) Mother: Clementine (1850-) Father: James C. Campbell (1832-1881) Siblings & Parents based on 1880 Census in L’anguille Township
Death-19400131-Death-Vonnie Beth Wilson, six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson of Marked Tree, former residents of this city, died this morning at the home of her parents from diphtheria. Funeral arrangements are incomplete this afternoon. Mrs. J. M. Wilson, Lorice Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Raymond left this morning for Marked Tree, on account of the death of Mrs. Wilson’s granddaughter, Vonnie Beth Wilson.
Death-19400201-Death-Albert B. Cavanaugh, 53, farmer of Palestine, passed away at his home last night, Jan.31,1940, from pneumonia which struck on Saturday night. Mr. Cavanaugh was a life-long resident of St. Francis Co. He was the son of the late Jack and Effie Morris Cavanaugh. He had been an active member of the Church of Christ for many years. In 1918 he was married to Callie May Fleming of Palestine. Surviving are his wife, three children, Marguerite, Jack, and Jo Wren Cavanaugh; five sisters, Mrs. Jake Singer, Page 11 of 151
Mrs. Emma (Nathan B.) Dennis, Mrs. J. E. Singer$ of Palestine; Mrs. Charlie Futrall of Albuquerque, N. M.; and Mrs. Nellie Lyon of Anadarko, Okla. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family residence west of Palestine. Services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Harper of Little Rock. Burial will be in the Bell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: George Fleming, Dale Fleming, Allen Fleming, J. E. Singer, N. B. Dennis, Orville Singer, Wilburn Singer and Bennett Dennis. Honorary pallbearers: Bert Sulcer, James Sulcer, Banks Wilkinson, J. E. Barber, Frank Young, Leon Parker, Sam Jayroe, Dick Jayroe, Cecil Whitted, V. R. Parker, Davis Hudspeth, Lee Pankey, D. K. Burns, and Charlie Parker. FAG 17521444 Wife: Callie May Fleming Hughes (1899-1987) Mother: Effie Morris Cavanaugh (1857-1932) Father: John H. Cavanaugh (1849-1931) Sister: Emma Cavanaugh Dennis (1890-1970)
Death-19400205-Death-Mrs. H. A. Ferrell was called to Memphis yesterday on account of the death of her sister in law, Mrs. Lola Trout (Lacey T.) Wynne, 61, who passed away yesterday morning, Feb.4,1940, at her home of double pneumonia. Mrs. Wynne was a native of Osceola, but had lived in Memphis for 25 years. She received her education at the Southern Female College at West Point, Miss. An accomplished pianist and vocalist, Mrs. Wynne sang in the choir of the Second Presbyterian Church at Osceola for many years, and was former member of the Beethoven Club and Nineteenth Century Club of Memphis. Mrs. Wynne is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Jocleta Dunbar, both of Memphis. Funeral services to be this afternoon in Memphis. {Born:Jul.24,1879 Died:Feb.4,1940 Husband: Lacey T. Wynne Parents: Father: Charles King Trout b.Indiana Mother: Cora Humphreys b.Miss. Per L. T. Wynne-burial Memorial Park-Death Certificate)
Death-19400206- Death-Thomas Oliver Fitzpatrick, pioneer resident of St. Francis Co. passed away at his home here last night, Feb.5,1940. Death closed the versatile career of 91 year old famous historian of Eastern Arkansas. His Memory and the annals of the early days which he preserved for posterity, live on. He would have been 92 in April, had been in ill health for some time. Although he was known as a historian, he had been engaged in a number of occupations, among them Circuit Clerk of Cross and St. Francis Counties, surveyor, editor of the Wittsburg Gazette, farmer and ginner, former Postmaster of Forrest City for many years. Known as “The Sage of Crowley Ridge,” Mr. Fitzpatrick for years had been considered the greatest living authority on the early day history of the Ridge, and he played a major part in preserving pioneer records and events of this section. He is the author of a number of manuscripts, depicting some or the important events of pioneer life and his exactness mad him doubly valuable as an authority on history. Scores of persons trekked up the hillside to Mr. Fitzpatrick’s home to obtain information about lost kin of long ago, or some personality or incident forgotten by others. Those who could not come, wrote him-many from different states-and he was Page 12 of 151 always generous with his store of knowledge. In fact, he seemed to feel a keen sense of duty in passing on his wealth of knowledge and helped those who sought information. In his youth, Mr. Fitzpatrick developed an interest in events and personalities of the Ridge region and he would listen for hours to the earliest settlers, thus gaining most of his information first hand. This he supplemented with wide research. The present generation is largely indebted to Mr. Fitzpatrick for the histories of Cross and St. Francis Counties, and nearly all these histories, as well as articles pertaining to them have been written from information which he gave. It is generally conceded that he made the greatest contribution of any person in preserving happenings of the pioneer days. His unusual memory made it possible for him to relate with minute correctiveness details of lost villages, landmarks, political battles, and legal proceedings. During his recent illness, he was so anxious to answer certain inquiries regarding this section which he had that he dictated the information from his bedside. Although he was a Republican and was active in the interests of that party, he was revered by both Democrats and Republicans who admired him for the stand which he made for his convictions. He served as a member of the Republican State Committee for more than 30 years. He was a delegate from this state to the Republican convention in 1904, and an alternate delegate to Chicago in 1932. He was Forrest City postmaster for many years, beginning in the 80’s and again beginning in 1905 for about eight years. Mr. Fitzpatrick always maintained an interest in political and civic affairs. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born Apr.6,1849, in Lauderdale Co., Tenn., but moved to Arkansas when he was about four years old with his parents, who settled near Vanndale. He attended the private school of Judge Byers at Covington, Tenn. He was the son of the late Permelia Hargrove and David Fitzpatrick, natives of Virginia. His ancestors were of Scotch Irish descent, came to America before the French and Indian wars from Scotland and settled in Virginia. Mr. Fitzpatrick made the trip with his parents into Arkansas in an ox cart, the method of travel in the pioneer days. He spent the early days on the farm. On his return from school, he was appointed surveyor of Cross County, which position he held, also giving his attention to teaching until 1871. He then started the Wittsburg Gazette which he continued to publish until he was elected clerk of circuit court of Cross County. He continued to serve as circuit clerk until the adoption of the new constitution of 1874, when he was again a candidate on the Republican ticket, but was defeated by a small majority. He then located in St. Francis county and embarked in farming, and also erected a steam gin. In April 1872, Mr. Fitzpatrick was united in marriage to Miss Sallie E. Eldridge, and five children were born to this union. The period from 1913 to 1928 he devoted to operating his 1853 acre farm, a plateau on top of Crowley Ridge a few miles east of Colt. At the latter date, he sold this place to the Home Investment Co. which developed it into the now famous Summersweet Orchards. For the last 11 years he had made his home in Forrest City, where he devoted much of his time Page 13 of 151 to writing manuscripts and granting interviews to persons seeking information on the early history of Eastern Arkansas. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Colt. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Garnett Prewett of this city, and Mr. G. L. Landon of Milford, Illinois; one son, L. G. Fitzpatrick of Colt; nine grandchildren, Mrs. J. H. Eaton of this city; Lloyd Landon, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Eugene Landon, Bradford, Pa.; Miss Louise Landon of Barelly, United Province, India; Robert Landon of Bradford, Pa.; Mrs. John Gibson of Memphis; Miss Charline Fitzpatrick of Colt; two great grandchildren, Dorothy Jean Gibson of Memphis, and Barbara Landon of Bradford. Funeral services tomorrow at the Stevens FH by Rev. R. S. Hayden of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Gardner D. Underhill, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal. Interment in Loughridge Cemetery, north of Forrest City. Active Pallbearers: J. A. Patterson, Thomas Stout, II, H. A. Knight, Jr., Loyd Myers of this city, Gene Kerr of Colt and Dennis Ford of Little Rock. Honorary pallbearers: Otto Rollwage of Ft. Smith, L. P. Cryer of Little Rock, Horace Gatten of Colt, John W. Alderson, A. C. Bridewell, Albert Grobmyer, Charles $Gorman, J. R. Chappell, James Wolfe, H. A. Knight, Sr., W. W. Campbell, Fred Seaton, Emory Sweet, Walter Luttrell, Peter Kittel, Judge A. L. Hutchins, Louis McDaniel, Charles Havens, R. C. Eldridge, Frank Stout, Dewitt Hamilton, T. L. Beard, Lee Horton, R. J. Lanier, Earl Horton, Dick Winfield, Will David, Judge Charles Fleming, Nathan Norton, Edward Roleson, J. E. Tankersley; Roy Steidley of Hughes, Bob Simmons, Elbert Legg, Sid Wilkins of Wynne. Born:Apr.6,1849 Died:Feb.5,1940 FAG 8617421 Wife: Sarah E. Eldridge (1849-1927)
Death-19400206-Death-All persons wishing to view the remains of Alice B. Clay, mother of Dr. E. C. Clay, Rev. F. B. Clay, and Roy F. Clay, are privileged to do so at Clay Undertaking Co. on Wednesday beginning at 10am.
Death-19400206-Death-Funeral services were held yesterday at Salem Cemetery by the Rev. Grover C. Prince, for John R. Sherman, Farmer, who died Sunday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rodney F. Wylds, eight miles south of Forrest City from pneumonia. Mr. Sherman was a native of St. Francis Co. He was born Jul.4,1871, near Colt at a point known at that time as Taylor’s Creek. In 1893 he moved to Goodwin where he served as Justice of the Peace for over 20 years. In 1896 he was married to Miss Sara F. Thompson and to this union were born four children were born, two of which died in infancy. Mr. Sherman had been a member of the Baptist Church since early manhood. Surviving are one son, Robert Sherman of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Wylds; two brothers, Attorney Walter J. Sherman of Palestine; and one sister, Mrs. Bettie Cross, of Moro. FAG 58343435
Death-19400206-Death-Funeral services were held yesterday at the Bell Cemetery north of Palestine, for Mrs. Frances Minerva Jones Hoskins, 65, who passed away at her home in Palestine, Sunday. Services were by Rev. Grover C. Prince, of First Baptist Church. Page 14 of 151
Active Pallbearers: Winston Hoskins, J. T. Hoskins, Walter Hoskins, Robert Hoskins, Carl Trimble, Dudley Rounsavall, and Raleigh Cox. Honorary pallbearers: D. K. Burns, John Young, D. A. Massey, Joe Wood, H. E. Hardin, J. F. Jones, Ed Neal, Dr. H. L. McClendon, Jess Barber, Sam Sulcer, Buddy Parker, J. J. Pinnell, Charles Kelly, H. P. Warren, and Dave Abel. Mrs. Hoskins had been a resident of Palestine for 30 years. She was the wife of Joseph t. Hoskins, who she married 48 years ago. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Trimble of Warren; Mrs. John Raiens of St. Louis; Mrs. Dalton Harthcock of Lawton, Okla.; and Mrs. W. D. Rounsavall of Palestine; four sons, Winston of Texarkana, Walter and Joseph Thomas, Jr., of Stuttgart, and Robert Wesley of Palestine; two sisters, and three brothers. Born:Mar.11,1874 Missouri Died:Feb.4,1940-Spouse:Joseph Thomas Hoskins (1871-1940) Father: Robert Marshall Jones (1851-1928) Mother: Terrisa Ann Harrelson Jones (1858-1918)
Death-19400206-Death-Mr. and Mrs. A. A. French returned home today from Louisville, Ky., where they attended the funeral services held there yesterday for John Campbell Willett, uncle of Mrs. French. Mr. Willett passed away Saturday morning in Atlanta, Ga. Born Jul.1860 Died:Feb,1940-FAG 151326312 Wife: Hattie Lee Vick Willett (1874-)
Death-19400209-Death-Mrs. Barbara Hemmen passed away at the home of her son, Rev. Edwin A. Hemmen, rector of the St. Francis Catholic church last night, following a cerebral hemorrhage, which she suffered several hours before, she was 69. A native of Germany, Mr. Hemmen was born on Aug.2,1870, near Coblenz. She came to America with her parents, the late Margaret and Peter Anker, in 1877, and settled in Detroit, Mich. On Jan.15,1891, she was married to William M. Hemmen, and they moved to Forrest City last June to live with their son. Mrs. Hemmen was a devoted member of the Catholic church. She is survived by her husband, and seven children, the Rev. Hemmen of this city, William Hemmen, Jr., Miss Marie A. Hemmen, Alays J. Hemmen, Mrs. John McKernan, Sister Barbara Ann of Kalamazoo, Mich., and 16 Grandchildren. Pallbearers tomorrow at the St. Francis Catholic Church are: Gazzola Vaccaro, James Shapkoff, Louis Grobmyer, Mitchel Ash, Joe Johns, and O. H. Budde. The body will be sent by train to Detroit for burial.
Death-19400209-Death-Mrs. Fannie A. Fussell Colt, aged 79, sister of the late Captain James Fussell, daughter of James and Louisa Alston Fussell, and aunt of Mrs. Burk Mann died In Oklahoma City, Wednesday night, Feb.7,1940. The remains are enroute to Memphis, and funeral services will be held Saturday at the Norris FH in that city. Mrs. Colt was a native born 1862 in St. Francis Co., and resident of Forrest City, many years ago. She is survived by one son, Edwin Thomas Colt, Jr., and two daughters, Anna Louise and Daisy M. Her husband, Edwin Thomas Colt, Sr., was the person for whom the town of Page 15 of 151
Colt received its name, per Loyd Sybert, who believes he was responsible for building of the Helena branch portion of the Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad through Taylor’s Creek, Telico Township,. Mr. and Mrs. Colt were married Feb.19,1885 in St. Francis County. Probably buried in Fussell plot in Elmwood Cemetery, though there is no memorial for her shown on Find A Grave.
Death-19400210-Death: Joseph Thomas Hoskins dies at Palestine, funeral services tomorrow at residence. Aged 69, passed away at his home last night from pneumonia. He had been ill only a week. Mr. Hoskins was a native of north Missouri, but he had made his home here for the past 30 years. He was engaged in the timber business in Palestine and was a devoted member of the Methodist church. Mr. Hoskin’s wife preceded him in death only last Sunday Her death also resulted from an attack of pneumonia. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Carl Trimble of Warren; Mrs. John Raines of St. Louis; Mrs. Dalton Harthcock of Lawton, Okla., and Mrs. W. D. Rounsavall of Palestine; four sons, Winston of Texarkana, Walter and J. T. of Stuttgart, and Robert of Palestine; one brother and four sisters. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon, by Rev. J. W. Glass, of Haynes Methodist Church. Burial in Bell Cemetery. FAG 17521624 Spouse: Frances Minerva Jones Hoskins (1874 - 1940) Children: Robert Wesley Hoskins (1904 - 1974)* Joseph Thomas Hoskins (1916 - 1988)*
Death-19400210-Death-Mrs. Ada Riddick Dial of Holly Grove, sister in law of Mrs. Annie Dial of this city, passed away at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday, Feb.9,1940, from pneumonia. Mrs. Dial was a native of Macon, Tenn.. She moved to Holly Grove about 35 years ago soon after her marriage to David M. Dial who preceded her in death. Funeral services to be held at Holly Grove this morning. FAG 49138189 Born:1869 Died:1940
Death-19400212-Death-Nephew of Mrs. Gilbert dies in Memphis. Cragan Batson (C. B.) Allen, 43, nephew of Mrs. W. T. Gilbert, of this city, passed away yesterday afternoon at the Veterans Hosp. in Memphis. He was a native of Shiloh, Tenn. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Shiloh. Mr. Allen was a frequent visitor to Forrest City. Born:Aug.7,1896 Died:Feb.11,1940 FAG 19729418 Parents: Hugh Dickson Allen (1872 - 1956) Belle Buckingham Allen (1872 - 1954) Siblings: Etha Allen Sykes (1894 - 1958)* Irene B Allen Tanksley (1906 - 1975)* Alice Allen Frazier (1910 - 1970)* Mary H Allen Snyder (1912 - 1968)*
Death-19400213-Death-Mrs. Jake Singer, wife of prominent Lee county farmer, passed away at the family residence near Gill this morning of pneumonia. She had been ill for about a week. Funeral arrangements were incomplete today, except they will be on Thursday. The funeral will be held at the family residence, which has been her home for 30 years. Interment will be in the Mars Cemetery near Gill. Mrs. Singer was a native of St. Page 16 of 151
Francis County, having spent a great part of her life in Palestine. She had made her home in Lee County for the last 30 years. She is survived by her husband, prominent Lee County farmer, two sons, Orville and Wilburn; and four sisters. A brother of Mrs. Singer’s, A. B. Cavanaugh of Palestine died Jan.31 of pneumonia. Believe this Venette E. Singer born 1888 died 1940-FAG 45629307 Jake Singer is also in that cemetery, born 1862 died 1943.
Death-19400214-Death-John M. Clark, 72 year old St. Francis County farmer, died at the home of his son, Hugh Clark, yesterday afternoon following a three month’s illness. Mr. Clark was a native of Devalls Bluff. He had made his home in this county for the next 23 years. Surviving are two sons, Hugh Clark of Caldwell, and Marshall Clark of Marked Tree; two daughters, Mrs. Ray Justus of Dyess and Mrs. Mary Gardner of Marysville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Lewis, John Preston Clark, Dorothy Dean Clark, and Shirley Ann Clark of Marked Tree; Johnnie, James and Mary Kathryn Justus of Dyess; one sister, Mrs. Mary Griffith of Devalls Bluff; two nieces, Mrs. Mabel House of Devalls Bluff, and Mattie Sarten of Nebraska; four nephews, Frank Jones of Trenton, Tenn., Aubrey Felts of Devalls Bluff, Ray House of Devalls Bluff, and R. B. Ray of Shreveport, La. Funeral services will be tomorrow morning at the Hugh Clark residence in Caldwell by the Rev. Ray of the Baptist Church. The burial will be in Devalls Bluff.
Death-19400219-Death-Miss Irene Freeman died this afternoon at the Roleson apartments. Funeral arrangements had not been announced at press time. Feb.20- Services today at Church of the Good Shepherd. Surviving is one sister, Miss Helen Freeman of Pasadena, Calif; two nieces, Mrs. J. Schoolfield of Pasadena and Dallas, and Mrs. Floy Shielvig of Palo Alto, Calif. Miss Freeman was a sister of the late Percy Freeman, noted cotton man and philanthropist of Dallas. Difficult to read.
Death-19400221-Death-Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon south of MCrory for Mrs. Mary S. Beard, 92, the mother of C. R. Beard of Colt. Mrs. Beard died at her home near McCrory Sunday night, Feb.18,1940. She was also the mother of Mrs. M. F. Love of McCrory and the stepmother of J. W. Beard of McCrory. FAG 28843690 Born 1848 Died 1940-Shares tombstone with Louis Beard (1847-1923)
Death-19400221-Death-Hope-John F. Peterson passes away at Hot Springs Army-Navy Hospital, on Feb.19,1940, age 49. Mr. Peterson had been ill for two weeks. He had been here in Forrest City with the local Employment Service Office. Survived by his widow, two sons, Jack and Danny, a daughter, Betty, all of Hope; his mother who resides in New York; one sister, Mrs. Joseph A. Dromiat of France; and one brother, Francis Chatnin of Detroit, Mich. Burial in National Cemetery in Little Rock. FAG 3141392 Page 17 of 151
Death-19400221-Death-Mrs. J. V. Cobb and son, Jim, left last night for Weir, Miss., having been called there on account of the death yesterday afternoon of George Samuel Cobb, father of Rev. Mr. Cobb of this city. The Rev. Mr. Cobb has been in Weir since Monday. Feb.23-Funeral services were held Wednesday at Weir, Miss., for G. S. Cobb, 69, merchant of that city who passed away Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, a son, the Rev. J. V. Cobb, pastor of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church of this city; three daughters, Mrs. John Irvine, Miss Mabel Cobb and Mrs. Sadie Mae McGee, all of Weir; and a brother, Rev. J. Walker Cobb of Memphis. Mr. Cobb had been an elder in the Weir Presbyterian Church for 40 years. Born: May 14,1871 Died:Feb.20,1940. Wife: Effie May Rabun Cobb (1879-1967) FAG 38799951
Death-19400223-Death-Former resident, Thomas Devine Carr, 70, dies at Bradley. He died Feb.11 at the home of his brother, Felix Carr, in Bradley. He had been in ill health for a year. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis he suffered Feb.7. Mr. Carr was born at Canton, Miss, on Oct.5,1869. He moved to Forrest City when one year old and made his home here until two years ago when he moved to Bradley to live with his brother. He was known to many friends here in this county as “Roxie” Carr. Burial was in the cemetery in Bradley. Surviving are his brother,. And nieces, Mrs. Lala Kirby of this city, and Mrs. Carrie Cheney of Lonoke, and Mrs. R. H. Hickman of Clarenden. FAG 36480495 Born 1870 Died 1940.
Death-19400227-Death-Murder charge filed against Teddy Grant of Wynne, who formerly lived in Forrest City. He is accused of killing his wife from a shot from a .32 caliber pistol. March 1-Released on $5,000 Bond, café operator at Wynne, who formerly lived in Forrest City, who is charged with the murder of his wife, who died Feb.27, was released on bond yesterday, following a hearing before Judge W. Z. Campbell.
Death-19400227-Death-The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett French passed away at Goodwin. Unreadable.
Death-19400228-Death-Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Stevens FH for Florrie Merrill Lawless, 49, of Madison, who died at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis early last night of injuries he received yesterday morning when he was caught in a conveyor belt at the Erskine-Williams Lumber Co. where he was employed. Services were conducted by Rev. Grover C. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Burial was in the Bell cemetery in Palestine. Mr. Lawless is survived by his wife, two daughters, Flora Mae and Judith of Houston, Texas; and a brother, Harry Lawless of Marianna. Born:Apr.9,1892 Died Feb.27,1940 FAG 17522364
Death-19400304-Death-Funeral services for T. H. Lloyd to be held tomorrow at the Methodist Church in Paragould. Mr. Lloyd passed away at the Veterans Hosp. in Memphis Page 18 of 151 yesterday, Mar.3,1940. Mr. Lloyd was manager of the Cleo-Vess Bottling Co. here with Charles Ratliff, Jr. of Little Rock, which was started here about two years ago. He came from Paragould and was very active in civic affairs here. He was the son of a Methodist minister of that city. Surviving are his mother of Paragould, one son, Thomas Lloyd; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Moorehead of Blytheville; three sisters, one who lives in Florida, and two of Paragould; and two brothers, one of Paragould, and one of Knoxville, Tenn. FAG 41788770 Born:Aug.3,1888 Died:Mar.3,1940 (Hard to Read)
Death-19400304-Death-Mr. and Mrs. David Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Gates, and Jack Gates attended the funeral of Mrs. Lucille Holt (Lemuel) Gates at Lonoke yesterday. She passed away Friday night at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Per Death Certificate: Lucille Holt Gates, wife of Lemuel L. Gates-Born: May 5,1906 Death:Mar.3, 1940-Father:Henry Clay Holt b. Macon, Miss. Mother: Lena Watermer born Jefferson City, Mo. per Mrs. Boyce Elkin, Macon, Miss. Burial in Lonoke, Ark. by Swift Funeral Home. FAG 41788770
Death-19400313-Death-Ben R. Reynolds dies at Madison, age 70. He passed away at his home last night. Mr. Reynolds made his home there for over 23 years. (Hard to Read) FAG 18465278 Born:Jan.6,1861 Died:Mar.17,1940-Wife:Octavia L. Thurman (1866-1956)
Death-19400315-Death-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warren and son Frank, Jr., attended the funeral services for Mr. Warren’s sister in law, Mrs. Jessie P. Warren, Sr., held at Williams Cemetery near Pontotoc, Miss. yesterday. Mrs. Warren died Wednesday morning. Born:Feb.16,1863 Died: Mar.14,1940-FAG 39991407
Death-19400316-Mr. and Mrs. Byron Butler and Mrs. G. G. May left yesterday afternoon for Newton, Illinois, to attend the funeral services for Mr. Butler’s step-father, Joe Allain, who died at his home in Indianapolis, Ind. yesterday morning. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400320-Mrs. Alice Lieu Elvie m.Hatch Threat, wife of John Threat who is employed at the Forrest City Grocer Company passed away at a Little Rock hospital this morning, following an illness of several weeks, she was 36. Besides her husband, Mrs. Threatt leaves five children, Mary Alice, Lois Evergene, Dorothy, George A. and James Joe Threatt. Funeral services will be tomorrow at the Stevens FH by the Rev. R. S. Hayden, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Interment in the Hughes Cemetery. Born Aug.14,1903 Died Mar. 20,1940 FAG 18465839 Spouse:John Ervin Threat (1898-1958)
Death-19400321-Mr. and Mrs. Joe Forbes attended the funeral services for Mrs. Forbe’s nephew, Leolin Percer, in Millington, Tenn., Monday. Born Jan. 16,1894 Died Mar.17,1940 FAG 32798320 WW I Vet
Death-19400323-A bequest of $40,000 has been left to the Presbyterian Church of Chatfield, and another $1,000 to Highland Heights Presbyterian church of Memphis in the Page 19 of 151 will of the late J. H. Smalley, planter of near Chatfield, who died on Feb. 10. Mr. Smalley’s will valued at $67,000 had been admitted to probate by Judge Sam G. Bates of Memphis. Smalley left his household effects to nieces and nephews, children of Mrs. Mary McKenzie, a sister; and Robert L. Smalley, a brother. The remainder of the estate is left to the nieces and nephews and an adopted son, Baylie? Smalley. Not on Find A Grave. Executor O. C. Pittman, Chatield.
Death-19400323-A coroner’s jury today following an inquest conducted by Coroner Parham Christopher returned a verdict of “justifiable homicide in line of duty” in the death of Will Hicks, Negro, shot by Police Officer A. C. Hopper last night. Hicks was found loitering near the front door of the Sam Burd store about 10:15 last night by Officer Hopper, who stopped to question him. Hicks answered in a sarcastic manner, Mr. Hopper said today, and after being taken into custody, jerked loose and sprang into the street,. and threw a fist sized rock at him. Hopper ordered to get into the police car, but instead drew two rocks from his pocket, and when ordered to drop them, raised his arm into position to hurl another one and said “go to hell.” Hopper fired, the shot going through the left leg and entering the right. He was carried to city jail and his wounds dressed by Dr. N. C. McCown. He died shortly after 10 am this morning. Hicks lived on one of the farms operated by the Forrest City Grocer Co. He was believed to be unbalanced, mentally, and an effort was made a short while ago to have him sent to the state asylum.
Death-19400323-Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Church of Christ, at Old Grand Glaise, Ark. for Thomas H. Stewart, 74 who died at his home there Tuesday night. The Rev. Z. D. Barber, pastor of the church conducted the services. Interment was in the W. O. W. Cemetery at McCrory. Mr. Stewart was an early settler of Jackson Co., having come to Old Grand Glaise, from Missouri in 1886. He had made Grand Glaise his home for 52 years with the exception of four years that he lived in and near Forrest City. He had been active in farming ever since he settled in this state, until four years ago when his health would not permit him to do hard work. He was 74, Jan 5. He was a member of the Christian Church, and died from a heart attack. He is survived by one son, and four daughters, Walter Stewart, Mrs. Mollie Stubbs, Mrs. Blanche Stubbs, all of Forrest City; Mrs. Laura Wilfong, of McCrory, and Miss Grace Stewart of Old Grand Graise. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400323-George McKenzie Dooley, Justice of Peace and former street commissioner died at his home here this morning from a heart ailment. He was 82. Mr. Dooley was the tenth child of the late William Asa and Sara Jane Joyce Dooley. He was born on Aug. 10,1858 at Whitehaven, Tenn. He had been a resident of Forrest City for 42 years. Later he was made street commissioner which position he held for 18 years. At the time of his death he was serving his fourth term as Justice of Peace of Madison Page 20 of 151
Township. Mr. Dooley took a major interest in civic and church affairs. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. On Sep.10,1884, Mr. Dooley was married to Carrie Trevett of Memphis who survives him. He also leaves four sons, William Gaither Dooley, Hammond P. Dooley, Richard Dooley of Forrest City, and George McKinney Dooley of Okla. City, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret R. (Sam) Hall of near Hughes, and Mrs. Nettie T. (W. B). Brady of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (W. F.) Horney and Mrs. Laura (Edward) Mallory of this city; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Church by the Rev. R. S. Hayden. Interment will be in the City cemetery. Active pallbearers are Richard Dooley, George M. Dooley, Jr., Hammond Dooley, Sam Hall, William Gaither Dooley, Gaither Dooley, W. B. Brady and William T. Brady of Memphis . Honorary pallbearers will be: Lacey Moss, Charles Atkins, Ed Pollard, Frank Pollard, Will Trevett, Charles Trevett, J. H. Braden, Will Worsley of Memphis, V. O. Turner, Dr. J. S. Davidson, Dr. J. O. Rush, Dr. J. A. Bogart, Dr. W. A. Winter, James F. Hunter, John I. Jones, A. D. McDaniel, Charles McDaniel, S. J. Dean, Ree Cox, C. R. Lyons, W. W. Campbell, John Tankersley, Tom Horney, Bob Hall, Will Harris, E. A. Rolfe, W. A. Morrow, Clem Summers, D. A. Massey, J. W. Beazley, Sr., L. O. McDaniel, Sr., A. C. Bridewell, N. B. Rice, E. M. Collins, Clay Wadell, J. J. Tharp, and James Cranor. Born FAG 15132639 Spouse:Carrie Trevett Dooley (1867- 1952) Parents: William Asa Dooley married Jan.14,1843 Maury Co., Tenn. to Sara J. Joyce
Death-19400325-Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Stevens FH for Mrs. Martha Ringold Taylor, 75, who passed away yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Taylor. The Rev. Grover C. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducting the services. Burial will be in the Madison cemetery. Death resulted from a fractured hip which Mrs. Taylor received several weeks ago in a fall. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Taylor was born in Henderson Co. on Aug. 15,1865. About 60 years ago she was married to Joseph Taylor, who preceded her in death. She had been a resident of this county for nearly 40 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Taylor leaves three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Mrs. Nola Watts, Mrs. J. C. Bell; on eon, John K. Taylor; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400325-Robert Lee Wood, age 77 years, died at his home in Palestine yesterday following a short illness. He is survived by three daughters, including Mrs. Bud Leavitt and Mrs. Vester C. Farrar of Palestine. Born 1863 Died 1940 Spouse: Minnie Lee Wood Levitt (1894-1981) FAG 17522664
Death-19400329-Will T. Satterfield, St. Francis Co. farmer, died at his home north of Forrest City this morning, following an illness of several months. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis he suffered last October. Mr. Satterfield was a lifelong resident of the county, having been born Feb.29,1872, the son of Francis Marion and Margaret Newman Page 21 of 151
Satterfield. He had been a farmer in the Newcastle vicinity for many years. He was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, one brother, Ben Satterfield of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Hughes, Mrs. Clementine Eliza (Jim) Harris, and Mrs. Widge Ellis. Mr. Satterfield was the twin brother of the late Mrs. Dorcia Humphrey who preceded him in death several weeks ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Hughes cemetery. They will be conducted by Rev. James W. Cobb, assisted by Rev. Clarence Weinand of Colt. Active pallbearers are: Floyd Satterfield, Norman Humphrey, Lamar Humphrey, Jim Henry Satterfield, Lee Satterfield, Ed Harris, John Hughes, and Hubert Harris. Honorary pallbearers are: Jim Harris, Odie Beene, George Doughtery, J. T. Harper, Clyde Sulcer, J. M. McCracken, Dr. J. O. Rush, Walter Gann, Luther Lieblong, Sam Pettus, E. Roy Keller, Will Harris, Paul Myers, Bob Peevey, Omer Kennedy, Robert Munn and W. P. Ellis. FAG 173205910 Father: Francis Marion Satterfield (1833-1889) Mother: Margaret Newman Satterfield (1844-1889)
Death-19400405-Lindsay Bridgforth, prominent St. Francis Co. planter, passed away suddenly at his home here last night, following a heart attack. Mr. Bridgforth was a native of Pleasant Hill, Miss. where he was born Mar.20,1884, the son of James O. Bridgforth and the late Mrs. Ora Jenkins Bridgforth. He came to Forrest City when a youth. Early in his business career Mr. Bridgforth was associated with the Forrest City Cotton Oil Mill. Later he became interested in farming. Since 1918 he had operated a large tract of land, a gin, and a store at Whitmore. He was prominently identified with religious, civic and social interests of the county, and was a leader in the agricultural progress of this section. He was one of the directors of the Arkansas Agricultural Council and was a member of the Arkansas Farm Bureau. He was also affiliated with the Arkansas Wildlife Federation and was very active in the St. Francis Co. chapter. In 1913, Mr. Bridgforth married Elizabeth Gilliam Gatling, of this city. Surviving are his wife, two children, Miss Dorothy Bridgforth and John Gatling (Jack) Bridgforth; his father, and a sister, Mrs. Eva (Leo) Grobmyer. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow morning at the Church of the Good Shepherd, by the Rev. Gardner D. Underhill, pastor. Interment will be in the City cemetery. Pallbearers will be: James Gilliam, Thomas Gatling, J. E. Harris, Hubert Harris, Leo Grobmyer, W. W. Campbell, James Wolfe, and Charles Norton. Born Mar. 20,1884 Died Apr. 4,1940 FAG 15132510 Spouse: Elizabeth Gilliam Gatling Bridgforth (1889-1989)
Death-19400406-Frank Peak of Madison died early this morning at a Little Rock hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Hughes Cemetery. FAG 18465027
Death-19400410-Mrs. Opal Clark is expected to return tonight from Redfield, where she was called on account of the death of her grandfather, H. E. Clark. Funeral services were held yesterday for Mr. Clark. Not on Find A Grave. Page 22 of 151
Death-19400415-Chris C. Fogg, Sr., prominent St. Francis County merchant and planter, passed away at the family residence in Widener yesterday morning, Apr. 14,1940, following a long illness. He was 66. Mr. Fogg was born in Pleasant Hill, Desoto Co., Miss, on Sep.6,1873. He came to Forrest City in 1901, where he became interested in farming, He first settled in Forrest City, later he moved to Heth and for the past 35 years, he has operated extensive farming interests and the Fogg Mercantile Store at Widener. Besides his agricultural and business interests, Mr. Fogg took an active part in various civic affairs. He served as a member of the St. Francis Co. Levee Board for 12 years, and was a member of the Widener Methodist Church. On Dec. 5,1894, Mr. Fogg married Mary Ethel Tarver of Pleasant Hill. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Thelma (Louis F.) Haven; two sons, George Benjamin Fogg and Chris C. Fogg, Jr.; one brother, S. J. Fogg of Horn Lake, Miss.; seven grandchildren, Louis Haven, Jr., Henry Tarver Haven, Rosemary Haven, Ben Fogg, Jr., Mary Jane Fogg, all of Forrest City; Jean Fogg of Osceola; Shannon Dean Fogg of Widener; and one great grandchild, Gwendolyn Haven. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Widener Methodist Church. They will be conducted by the Rev. R. S. Hayden and the Rev. Earl Walker. Interment will be in the City cemetery. Pallbearers are: Beverly Tarver, Bridgforth Tarver, Pleasant Hill, Miss.; Elmo Fogg, Jonesboro; Louis Haven, Jr., Henry Tarver Haven, Ben Fogg, Jr., Charles H. Havens, Jr. and S. L. Hodges. As a mark of respect for Mr. Fogg, all offices at the Courthouse here are closed this afternoon. The Imperial Theatre was closed today on account of his death. Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral services held yesterday, S. J. Fogg, Horn Lake, Miss.; Jones Sims, Mrs. Donald Goodwyn, Hughes; Mrs. Tom Tarver, Walls, Miss.; Elmo Fogg, Mrs. Lee McCain, Memphis; Mr. and Mrs. Grenville Gaines, Hernando, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tarver, Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Tarver, Mr. and Mrs. Bridgforth Tarver, Mrs. E. K. Fogg, Pleasant Hill, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. Kuhl Fogg, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hickey, Jonesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Cy Curd, Holly Springs, Miss.; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sterling, Walnut Ridge; Miss Beverley Mengal, Walls, Miss.; Jenne Fogg, Osceiola; Bruce Fraser, Byron Sims and L. R. Beasley, Little Rock. FAG 15132825 Spouse: Mary Ethel Tarver Fogg (1875-1963)
Death-19400417-Mr. and Mrs. Milton Samuel Smith, II, and children left yesterday for Toccopola, Miss., having been called there on account of the death of Mrs. Smith’s father, Marcus D. L. Wilson, who passed away early yesterday morning. Born Mar.14,1858 Died Apr. 15,1940. FAG 157066031 Spouse: Mollie Key Wilson (1861-1935)
Death-19400417-Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Turner, Mrs. Greer and Miss Eugenia Greer left this morning for Augusta, having been called there on account to the death of Rowland Kittrell, nephew of Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Greer. Not on Find A Grave. Page 23 of 151
Death-19400423-Two men killed in auto accident on Hwy 70 this morning near Blackfish. Both were white, one elderly, and one was a youthful hitchhiker in a Pontiac with a Mississippi license plate, that ran into the back of a truck. Loy Booth of Memphis, the other driver, of a truck owned by Rauch Produce Co. of Memphis was uninjured.
Death-19400424-Mrs. E. J. Leonard, mother of O. F. Leonard of this city, passed away at her home in El Dorado, Kansas last night. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at El Dorado. Mr. Leonard had left yesterday enroute to El Dorado. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400426-Funeral services were held this morning for Mrs. Ella May Parker Taylor, 46, who passed away at her home at Lakeside Wednesday night. Services to be conducted by Rev. James V. Cobb at the Stevens FH. Burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Bolivar, Tenn., having been born there on Jul.12,1894. She leaves her husband, William H. Taylor; four sons, Ernest L. Taylor, Wallace Taylor, Walter Taylor and Robert Taylor; two daughters, Hazel Taylor and Alice May Taylor. Spouse: William Ulys Taylor (1893-1967) FAG 16436123
Death-19400429-Virgil Carey Vandiver, Jr., age 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil C. Vandiver, passed away this morning at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis, following a short illness. He became ill several weeks ago and his death is reported to have been the result of an infection caused by a cocklebur he swallowed a short time before his illness. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother. Funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon at the Stevens FH by Rev. Grover C. Prince. Pallbearers are : Byron Butler, Audrey Vandiver, B. Davis, Carl Dickens, Bill Fogg, and John Ward. Born Jun. 2,1930 Died Apr. 29,1940 FAG 16848139 Brother: Francis Hal Vandiver (1932-1988)
Death-19400430-Dr. Whitfield B Bean, prominent Marianna physician died at his home last night. Funeral services to be held in Marianna tomorrow. Dr. Bean was a cousin of J. W. Williams and Mrs. J. T. Fondren, Sr. of this city. Born 1868 Died Apr. 29,1940 FAG 81407607 Spouses: Catharine Bean (1887-1935) Helene E. Wadsworth Bean (1878-1919) Parents: John W. Bean (1813-1881) Elizabeth Williams Bean (1825-1891)
Death-19400501-In a rear end truck collision on Hwy 70, west of Hicks Station, an unidentified rider was killed shortly after noon today, and the driver seriously wounded. The driver, Joe Riley was carried to a Memphis hospital and the dead man was brought to Forrest City by Stevens FH ambulance. The truck driven by Riley ran into the rear of a truck of East Texas Motor Freight Line. G. B. Whitt, driver of the freight truck told us he was driving about 25 to 30 miles per hour when his truck was struck by Riley’s truck.
Death-19400503-Martin Nelson Kyle, Haynes farmer, passed away at his home in Haynes last night, following a heart attack, he was 57. Funeral services to be tomorrow morning Page 24 of 151 at Haynes. The body will be taken to Houston, Miss. for interment. From FAG: A native of Monroe Co., he was born in Aberdeen, Jul.21,1877. In 1904 he came to Chickasaw county and settled in Arbor Grove community where he engaged in the stave and lumber business. In 1905 he was married to Miss Janie Thrasher. Six children were born to them, four sons and two daughters. Following his wife’s death in 1918, he moved with his children to Arkansas where he was engaged as a plantation foreman. On Apr. 18,1922 he was married to Mrs. Kate Ashby, nee Kate Paulk, of Houston. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons, Wilbur Mayo of Missouri; Howard Franklin of Memphis; Cecil Walton, of Corinth; and Thomas Rex (1915-1972) of Haynes, Ark.; and two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Esther Kyle (Floyd) Phillips and Mrs. Wilson of Gladewater, Texas; and three sisters. Born Jul.21,1877 Died May 2,1940 FAG 21289411
Death-19400504-T. M. Thornton, a prominent Negro citizen and farmer of St. Francis County, Forrest City, Ark. area for more than 50 years, died Ap.22,1940 at the home of his son in Blytheville, Dr. H. M. Thornton. He was active in all civic and religious life and was an influence for good with members of both races, who sincerely regret his death. The funeral services will be at the St. Luke A. M. E. Church, Sunday May 5th. By Rev. G. G. Troupe, Pastor. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400504-W. L. Boone, resident of Palestine for many years, passed away at his home in Carlisle this morning. Mr. Boone had made Carlisle his home for the past several years. He was well known in St. Francis County where he had been in business for over 20 years in Palestine. He also operated the Sulcer Bros. store. He is survived by his wife, and four children. Funeral services to be held tomorrow *unreadable. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400508-Dr. John Lemuel Dedman (1891-1955) is expected home Friday from Fordyce, where he was called on Saturday on account of the illness of his father, and subsequent death, Phillip C. Dedman. Born 1861 Died 1940 FAG 125905916 The son, Dr. J. L. Dedman He is Reverend John Lemuel Dedman, Sr.
Death-19400509-Eleven year old Hailey Homer Jones, Jr. of Heth, dies at John Gaston Hosp. in Memphis, of rabies fever. Unreadable Per Death Certificate: Born Mississippi, Father Hailey Jones, born Ark., Mother: Emma Carter born Ark. Death May 9,1940. Apparently had received bite from cat over two years prior to symptoms. Information from H. Johnson at John Gaston Hosp.-Burial in Parkin by B. E. O’Quinn FH. Born Apr. 7,1929 Died May 9,1940 FAG 8884457 Note Tombstone shows death May 7.
Death-19400511-Edgar Hall, Jr. , seven months son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hall of Widener, died yesterday following an attack of pneumonia. Funeral services will be conducted at Page 25 of 151 the family residence near Widener tomorrow morning by the Rev. Earl Walker and burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Born 1939 Died May 10,1940 FAG 173334160
Death-19400511-Funeral services were held yesterday at Harrisburg for Herman Doris Holloway, former resident of Forrest City, who died Thursday at Harrisburg following an illness of four years. The Rev. J. J. Decker of Piggott conducted the services. Mr. Holloway was born at Wynne on Dec.9,1901. He was manager of Hilliard’s Bargain Basement here for several years. He moved to Harrisburg about 12 years ago. Surviving are his wife and two children, Richard and Bobby, of this city; two brothers, K. B. Laswell of Harrisburg and C. E. Laswell of Helena; and an aunt, Mrs. A. L. Hamrick of Wynne. Born Dec.9,1901 Died May 9,1940-FAG 88240743
Death-19400513-Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Rush and Mr. and Mrs. David Gates are in Missouri today attending the funeral services for Mrs. Rush’s mother, Mrs. Isabelle Virginia Longdon (J. M.) Peak who died Saturday morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Rush was called to her mother’s side on Thursday. Born Jun.18,1844 Died May 11,1940-FAG Hard to Read. Spouse: James M. Peak (1828-1917)
Death-19400513-Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Madison cemetery for Jesse Turner, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Turner of Madison, who was drowned in Crow Creek late Saturday afternoon, May 11,1940. Services were conducted by Rev. Earl Walker, Methodist minister. The body of the child was recovered around 7 pm Saturday night in back water near Crow Creek bridge located a mile south of Madison. It is believed that he either fell or jumped from the bridge between 1 and 5 pm that afternoon. The body was found by Carl Miller and Jodie Cook. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400513-Ralph Kersey, 28, former manager of the Busy Store in this city died Wednesday, May 8,1940, at a hospital at Russellville, it was learned today. He had been ill only several days. At the time of his death, Mr. Kersey was employed by the Arkansas Oklahoma Ice Company in Russellville. Surviving are his wife, three brothers, two half brothers, and his parents. Funeral services were held Friday. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400513-Word was received here today of the death of Lester L. Hemenway, a former resident of this city who died at his home in Eutaw, Alabama, Wednesday, May 8,1940. Mr. Hemenway is survived by two daughters, Mayme Neeley and Evelyn Hemenway of Eutaw. Mr. Hemenway was a brother in law of Miss Julia Bonner and Mrs. Roy Fisher of this city. Born Mar.7,1898 Died May 8,1940 FAG 81602630 Spouse: Evalyn Neely Hemenway (1899-1937) L. L. Hemenway b.1896 of Wheatley married Jun.19,1917 to Eva Neely Kinton b.1899 of Forrest City by J. R. G. White. Page 26 of 151
Death-19400514-Funeral services were held this afternoon at the church at Good Hope for Mrs. Sallie D. Jordon, 69, who passed away yesterday, May 13,1940, of a lingering illness. The services were conducted by Rev. Earl Walker, Methodist Minister with burial in Good Hope Church, Hughes cemetery. Active pallbearers are: Dr. A. B. Caldwell, Steve Hurt, Horace White, Frank Warren, Charles McDaniel, Lynn Hughes and Clarence White. Honorary pallbearers are: Lee Pankey, Joel Jordan, The Rev. Edwin Hemmen, Edwin Reed, George Barry, and A. D. McDaniel. Mrs. Jordan was a lifelong member of St. Francis County, and lived in the Good Hope area for many years. Later on she moved to Forrest City where she made her home until her death. She operated a boarding house for over 20 years, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Jordan is survived by one son, Charles White, and a stepson, Joel Jordan. Died May 13,1940 FAG 18466763
Death-19400517-Mrs. Tulia Simms Brock, 74, passed away yesterday afternoon, May 16,1940, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Womack following a long illness. Mrs. Brock had made her home in Forrest City for the past few months. She was born at Richmond, Ark.,on April 13,1866. She made her home for many years at New Boston, Texas, and had lived in Arkadelphia and Murfreesboro, Ark. A short service will be conducted for Mrs. Brock at the Stevens FH by Rev. R. S. Hayden. The body will be shipped to New Boston tonight and funeral services will be held there tomorrow afternoon. FAG 6569314 Spouse is probably James S. Brock (1858-1895)
Death-19400520-Mrs. E. L. Barden, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jones, Brooks Borden, Mrs. Gordon McKnight, Mrs. Russell Williams, and E. L. Borden, Jr. are in Memphis today attended the funeral services for Mrs. Borden’s sister in law, Mrs. Wallace Reeves.
Death-19400521-The body of Nathan Randall, 40 year old Negro, was found lying beside the Rock Island Railroad track in Round Pond late last night. Parham Christopher, coroner, reported this morning. The identification was found on the body, and he is from St. Louis. The inquest found that the cause of death was unknown.
Death-19400525-One killed and three hurt in highway wreck. Relative of Mrs. Alva Bullock dies before reaching hospital. His name was Henry W. Crenshaw, 56, merchant of Seattle, Wash. suburb. Hard to read.
Death-19400531-Mrs. Mary Elizabeth m.Davis Andrews Pipkin passed away this morning at her home in Haynes. She has been in ill health for several months. Mrs. Pipkin was a lifelong resident of Haynes and was a member of the Methodist Church there. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Stella Lee Andrews (Robert Clifton) Nickle of Hughes; Mrs. Pauline Pipkin (George Frank Harrell, Sr. of Haynes; one son, W. S. Andrews of Marianna; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Dawson of St. Louis, Mo.; and Miss Amanda Davis of Haynes; one brother, W. H. Davis of Little Rock and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Page 27 of 151
Funeral services to be held tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church in Haynes. Born Jan.31,1864 Died May 31,1940 FAG 86030789 Per FAG-Spouse: Married Aug.12,1891 Stephen Lafayette Andrews (1854-1897) Spouse: Married Oct.15,1899 Ruben Benjamin Pipkin (1873-1930)
Death-19400531-Mrs. Virginia Ella m.Anderson (Otto Benjamin) Rollwage, *who was postmistress at Oakland, later called Zent, was called to Cotton Plant yesterday afternoon on account of the critical illness and subsequent death of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Emma m.Anderson Berry. Mrs. Berry passed away this morning, and would have been 86 years old on Sunday. Born Jun. 2,1854 Died May 31,1940 FAG 7541467 *Source: Arkansas Families: Glimpses of Yesterday Columns from the Arkansas Gazette.
Death-19400602-Mrs. Mathida m.Burandt (Henry M.) Schuler, mother of Lester Doll Schuler (1902-1982), local insurance man, passed away yesterday at her home in New Orleans. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Miss Elizabeth Marion Schuler (1914-) and Mrs. Valerie Groffagning and two sons, Erwin Burandt Schuler (1908-1986) and Lester Schuler. Mr. Schuler left Forrest City yesterday morning to attend the funeral. Born 1882 Died 1940 FAG 6604766
Death-19400608-Mrs. Beverly Lambert, 39, died in a Little Rock hospital this morning of injuries received in an auto accident when a car driven by Mr. Lambert ran into a car driven by Horace Erwin, Negro, in N. Little Rock on Apr.18. Funeral services will be held in Holly Grove Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lambert is survived by her husband, three sons, her mother, two sisters, one of whom, Mrs. James Taylor is of Forrest City. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert were former residents of Forrest City where Mr. Lambert was a cotton buyer until he was appointed assistant secretary to Governor Bailey, and later a member of the state comptroller’s staff. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400610-Jack Amon Parker of Wynne, 48, a truck weigher for the Arkansas Highway Department and owner of a Negro night club in St. Francis County, was fatally stabbed at his club in Beck’s Spur on Hwy 70 west around 10 pm. last night. Clarence Martin, a Forrest City Negro, and his brother, Doug Martin are being held in connection with the murder. Funeral services held at Wynne a from his home by Rev. W. J. Spicer of Wynne. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Tommie Parker; seven children, Hugh, Marion, Jacqueline, Hubert, and Jane Parker, all of Wynne; Billy and Charles Parker of Jonesboro; and Mrs. Ruth Margaret Stackhouse of California; his father, John Parker of Dardenelle; two brothers, Hebert and Olan Parker, both of Jonesboro; a sister, Mrs. Cordie Dowell of Little Rock. Mr. Parker was born and reared at Dardenelle. He moved to Wynne three years ago from Jonesboro. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion. He formerly was vice commander of the post at Wynne. He died in the offices of Page 28 of 151
Dr. J. S. Davidson about 30 minutes after he was stabbed. He had gone to the club to check with operator, Ernest Powell, Negro. Mr. Powell and Mr. Martin were engaged in a heated argument. Born 1891 Died 1940 FAG 45728664
Death-19400614-Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wyder of Memphis stopped over here yesterday morning enroute to Poplar Grove, where they had been called on account of the death of Mr. Wyder’s brother in law, J. R. Ferrell. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400614-The body of James A. Waddell, 24, salesman for the Webb Packing Co. of Helena, was found in Bear Lake on the Marianna-Helena land development project yesterday. Forrest City was one of his stops in his territory, and was well known here. Mr. Waddell’s car was found parked near the lake yesterday morning and a search was started in that vicinity. Efforts to find the body before noon proved fruitless. They were preparing to drag the lake, when the body was found two feet under the water. No marks of violence on the body and Mr. Waddell had removed his wrist watch and placed it along with his wallet and papers in the pocket of his car. A native of Helena, Mr. Waddell moved to Memphis with his family about two years ago. He is survived by his wife: his mother, Mrs. A. Waddell of Memphis; and a sister, Miss Helen Waddell of Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but burial will probably be held in Memphis. Born 1916 Died 1940 FAG 114928113 June 15-Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Memphis for James A. Waddell, 23, who drowned at Bear Lake near Marianna late Wednesday. Services were conducted at the National FH by the Rev. T. N. Barth, with interment in the Memphis Memorial Park.
Death-19400617-Edwin L. Bevens, well known lawyer of this section and president of the Phillips County Bar Association, died Saturday at a Helena hospital of a heart attack. He had practiced law in Helena for the past 40 years. He leaves his wife, Mrs. May Bevens, nationally prominent club woman, and a brother, Joseph Bevens, of Newport. Funeral services were held yesterday. FAG 173492501 Per St. Francis Twn, Helene City ward 1-2, Phillips Co., Ark.1900 Census-age 25, son of William Edwin age 59 and Virginia age 59- brother Joseph L. Bevens age 20; and Mary P. Green age 92 mother in law born England. Helena, Ark-1930 Census: HofH age 55 wife May W. age 50-Mother-Virginia age 90. Marriage: age 28 born Arkansas Jul.23,1903 to Maie Williams age 19 Lee County- Parents: William Edwin Bevens (1841 N. C.-1924 Newport, Ark. 1st Ark. Infantry CSA FAG 15195988 Mother: Virginia A. Greene Bevens (1839-1939) FAG 15195986
Death-19400617-R. O. Russell, Route 2, North Little Rock, was fatally injured when he was knocked down by an automobile driven by Percy Magness, Earle planter, as he attempted to cross Hwy 70, at West Memphis Saturday night, and he died two hours later at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis. Deputy C. C. Culp, who held the investigation said that Page 29 of 151
Mr. Magness was held blameless. Mr. Russell was a watchman at the federal government warehouse at West Memphis. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400622-The Rev. and Mrs. Vernon A. Hammond will attend the funeral services to be held tomorrow in Little Rock for Major Basil Edwin Newton, 44, agent in charge of the U. S. Secret Service in Arkansas, and prominent in Arkansas National Guard activities, who died suddenly yesterday,.Jun.21,1940. Major Newton was born at Sterling, Neb., Jul.1,1896, and made his home at Hope, for many years before joining the secret service in 1931. From Little Rock, Mrs. Hammond will visit friends in Marshall for several days while Rev. Hammond will attend the annual convention of the Arkansas Christian Ministers Assoc. Find A Grave 173516970 Son of Basil Edmondson Newton FAG 108613188 and Nora Alice White b.1871 in MN and Died 1963 in California per David S. Payne Genealogy on Rootsweb.com.
Death-19400624-Addison Morton Bradford, Sr., prominent attorney of Forrest City for the past score or more years, was shot and killed, almost instantly, by his son, Addison, Jr. at the Bradford home on Hwy 70, just east of the city limits, about 8:10 pm Sunday night. A coroner’s inquest conducted by JP Pence J. McCutchen who held that the killing was in self defense and completely exonerated the son. Justice McCutchen who lives on the opposite side of the highway heard the shots and was the first person to reach the room where the shooting occurred. Only two witnesses were put on the stand at the inquest, Mr. McCutchen said today. They were J. R. Bradford, brother of the slain man, and Hope Lee Bradford, another son. J. R. Bradford testified that his brother, A. M., had arrived home earlier, under the influence of liquor. Hope Lee Bradford testified that his father, on entering the house went upstairs and threatened to kill his two sons with a knife. That he threw Hope Lee out of the room and slammed the door shut, that two shots were fired, and that Addison had reported to him on his re-entry into the room that his father was approaching him with an open knife, and that he grabbed a shotgun and fired twice. One load of buckshot entered from the left side of the abdomen and one from the right front side, it was reported by JP McCutchen, also, that he found a knife by the body of the slain man. News of the tragedy spread rapidly over the city, and services at the Methodist Church, of which the Bradford family are prominent members, was dismissed. Among the early arrivals were Sheriff John I. Jones and the Rev. R. S. Hayden. The family had been at church that morning for Sunday school. The mother and son remained for the church services. Addison, Jr. is a student for the ministry at SMU in Dallas, Texas. He is a graduate of FCHS, and Arkansas State College in Jonesboro. In addition to his widow, his brother, J. R., and two sons, Addison, Jr. and Hope Lee, the deceased is survived by another son, John R. (Dick) Bradford who is employed in the northwestern part of the state. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church by Rev. R. S. Page 30 of 151
Hayden, with burial in Forrest Park cemetery. Active pallbearers are: Henry C. Baker, Louis Haven, Sr., W. W. Campbell, Ben Fogg, Ed Belshe, Ernest Sulcer, Sam Sharpe, and K. H. Kinney. Members of the St. Francis Co. Bar Assoc.:Dennis W. Horton, James Lanier, Burk Mann, R. H. McCulloch, M. D. Norfleet, Edmond Norfleet, Charles W. Norton, N. M. Norton, E. J. Butler, Harold Sharpe, Henry W. Gregory, Jr., F. F. Harrelson, Roy D. Campbell, and Judge A. L. Hutchins will be honorary pallbearers. A. M. Bradford was born in Mississippi on Apr. 3,1889 and came to Forrest City 20 years ago. He had a large law practice and took an active part in the community life. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the First Methodist Church, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He had no active part in the Shrine Convention in Memphis. Mrs. Bradford became estranged several months ago, but had reconciled their differences, and she had returned home on Tuesday night. The boys had been out looking for their father, fearing he was out drinking, and on the way home passed him and he followed them home, and immediately went to their room where the tragedy occurred. Spouse: Olivette Bonner Bradford (1884- 1957)
Death-19400625-Robert Lee Taylor, 34, tenant on the Lanier farm near Caldwell, was killed instantly last night around ten o’clock when he was struck by a south bound Missouri-Pacific passenger train. The accident which occurred south of Magness crossing near the V. O. Turner farm was found unavoidable by a coroner’s jury, per Coroner Parham Christopher. Engineer Underwood who was in charge of the train testified that the engine was 200 feet from Taylor when he first saw him, the coroner reported. He said he blew the whistle to rouse Taylor whom was sitting on the end of one of the cross ties, but Taylor did not move. The train between Wynne and Helena was running about 15 minutes behind schedule, the engineer told the coroner. Mr. Taylor was a native of Prairie and was born at DeValls Bluff, Aug.9,1906. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Victoria Taylor; one son, Harold, 16; four brothers, Ben A. Taylor of Louisiana; Wilie Taylor, Devalls Bluff; Floyd and Curtis Taylor near Griffithville; two sisters, Mrs. Allen Cannon and Mrs. Myrtle Harris of Devalls Bluff; and mother, Mrs. Eva Taylor, Griffithville. Funeral arrangements incomplete. June 26-Funeral services were held yesterday at the Hughes cemetery. FAG 173526091
Death-19400627-Clifford Ray Garrison, familiarly known to thousands of friends throughout the state as “Cliff,” peacefully passed away at his home on Washington street about 5:30 pm yesterday, following a heart attack Monday. He had suffered other attacks during the past few years, but from each of the others had recovered sufficiently within a short while to actively resume his duties and his condition had not generally been known to be more serious than on other occasions, and announcement of his death was a shock to everyone. His condition was believed to have been improved following the attack, Page 31 of 151
Monday, but he had remained at home, to further recuperate. Mr. Garrison was serving his fourth term as clerk of St. Francis Co., and was expected for re-nomination for a fifth term in the Democratic primary election to be held in August. In his death, Arkansas and St. Francis County suffers a severe loss. He had been an aggressive leader in the political, civic and religious life of the city and county, and his influence was felt over the state. He was an active influential member of the Methodist Church, a member of the Board of Stewards for a number of years, and a lay leader for the past 10 or more years. He had a friendly, genial personality and was noted for his efficiency and courtesy in transacting the work of the county clerk’s office. Coming into office the same year with the Roosevelt administration, he early came into close contact with the several Federal agencies and through his enthusiasm and efficient co-operation with these agencies became the “key man” of the county in securing federal aid for city and county projects. Through his initiative federal aid was secured for the construction of the auditorium and swimming pool at city park and for the first paving under CWA, and his influence was a determining factor in securing approval for practically all other federal aid projects in the city and county, including substantial sums for county roads, later street paving, and securing the sewing room project, funds for construction of Smith stadium, substantial aid for improvements to school buildings, the city library building, city hall, and other work projects in the city and county. Mr. Garrison was the past President of the Young Business Men’s Club and the Rotary Club. He was active in all civic movements, and devoted much of his time and energy in behalf of the community. Immediately prior to his election to the office of county clerk he was distributor for one of the larger oil refineries, and prior to that had been for several years manager of the East Arkansas Lumber Co.. C. R. Garrison was born in Abbeville, Miss., June 26,1886, his death occurring on this 55th birthday. He came to Arkansas about 30 years ago, and lived at Widener, and later at Palestine before moving to Forrest City. On June 9,1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Effie Davis, at Somerville, Tenn., who survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Raymond Lee and Clifford Davis Garrison, one daughter, Miss Elva Lois Garrison; his father, George Davis Garrison of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Annie Lee Hatchock of Jackson, Tenn.; one brother, James J. Garrison of Jackson, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Ray, Jr. and Clifford, Jr.. He had an exemplary Christian life, was devoted to his family and loyal to his friends. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church this afternoon, by the Rev. R. S. Hayden, followed by interment at Forrest Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers are: H. W. Gregory, Sr., Gazzola Vaccaro, W. W. Campbell, Roy D. Campbell, Ben G. Fogg, Jack R. Porter, S. J. Dean, and Louis McDaniel. Spouse: Effie Davis Garrison (1888-1950) FAG 15603825
Death-19400627-Mrs. Sula (Ollie N.) Warren, prominent clubwoman, died at the Rolfe- Warren home last night. Due to a lingering illness her death was not unexpected. She Page 32 of 151 was the former Sula Snyder of Jonesboro, where she spent her girlhood with her parents, Mrs. J. H. Snyder, and the late J. H. Snyder. She came to Forrest City 33 years ago following her marriage to the late Mr. Warren. Mr. Warren died last October in an auto accident in N. Little Rock. Mrs. Warren was a prominent leader in women’s civic and social activities, in Forrest City. She was instrumental I organizing the Forrest City Garden Club and the Musical Coterie and served as the first president of the Garden Club. The School Improvement Association which was later re-organized and became the Parent Teacher Association was formed largely through her efforts. Among her civic interests was the public library of which she was a trustee. She had been an active member of the Cosmos Club and served as President of the organization in 1922. She was a former secretary of the Forrest City District of the Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs. She was a member of the Christian Science Church and had an affiliated membership with the mother church in Boston, Mass. Mrs. Warren is survived by her mother, two sons, Oliver N. Warren (1907-1959) of Hughes, and Eugene Rolfe Warren (1910-1980) of Little Rock; four brothers, Col. Neil N. Snyder, head of the CCC camp at Pocahontas; John W. Snyder, regional director of the St. Louis District of the Reconstruction Finance Corp. W. H. Snyder and Eugene Snyder of Memphis; one sister, Miss Deanne Snyder of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Dawn Warren of Little Rock, and Sula Belle Warren of Hughes; and her aunt Mrs. E. A. Rolfe. Funeral services will be held at the Rolfe-Warren home. National FH of Memphis was in charge of funeral arrangements. Out of town guests were: Eugene Warren, Little Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Warren of Hughes, Mrs. J. H. Snyder, Miss Dee May Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hatcher of Jonesboro; Col. and Mrs. Neil Snyder, Jr., and Miss Frances Snyder of Pocahontas; Mr. and Mrs. John W. Snyder and daughter, Edith, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Edith Simmons of Blytheville; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Snyder and son William, and Eugene Snyder of Memphis; and Fred Rolfe of Wynne. Mrs. S. G. Duvall of Memphis read the Christian Science service. Interment will be in the Forrest Park Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: James Fussell, James Edgar, E. J. Butler, Gazzola Vaccaro, Virgil Casbeer of this city; and Bert Pouncey of Hughes; Honorary pallbearers are Roy M. Nelson, J. O. E. Beck, Sr., J. O. E. Beck, Jr., of Hughes; A. C. Bridewell, Henry Gorman, E. B. Clark, H. W. Gregory, Jr., Judge A. L. Hutchins, M. B. Norfleet, Dr. E. L. Proctor, James Wolfe, Dr. J. O. Rush, Fred Rolfe, Harry Dreyfus, Dr. J. S. Davidson, S. J. Dean, N. M. Norton, W. W. Campbell, Ed Ash of this city; M. H. Ford of Marianna and Washington, D. C.; J. W. House and C. H. Moses of Little Rock. Born Mar.28,1889 Died Jun. 26,1940 Spouse: Ollie N. Warren (1884-1939) FAG 15738679
Death-19400705-Funeral services were held yesterday at the family home on Rosser Street for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dooley Horney who died Wednesday night, July 3,1940, following a lingering illness. The services were conducted by Rev. R. S. Hayden, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Interment was in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers were: C. E. Page 33 of 151
Hammond, Hammond Dooley, Gaither Dooley, James Alley, Lockhart Sweet, Raoul Carlisle, James Beattie, and Dr. E. J. Kyle. Mrs. Horney had been a resident of Forrest City for 61 years. She was born at Horn Lake, Miss. on Jan. 25,1862, and was the daughter of the late William Asa (b.abt.1822) and Sarah Jane Joyce Dooley (b.abt.1827) who were married Jan.14,1843 in Maury Co., Tenn.. Her girlhood was spent in Memphis where she moved with her family shortly after her birth. On March 3,1880, she married the late Wilbur Fish Horney who preceeded her in death in 1929. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Horney is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Green; one son, Tom Horney; one sister, Mrs. Laura Mallory; one granddaughter, Mrs. Webb Sweet; and two great grandchildren, Martha and Marjorie Sweet. Out of town guests were Mrs. J. B. Emerson, Mrs. Bill Bowen, Frank Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brady, Mrs. G. M. Dooley, Mrs. James Braden of Memphis; Mrs. H. M. Harraway, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Stuart of Olive Branch, Miss.; Dr. Frank Pollard, Horn Lake, Miss.; Mr. T. H. Tarver of Walls, Miss.; Mrs. T. H. Tarver, Jr. of West Point, New York; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Allen III, of Hughes; Mr. and Mrs. Frank of Brinkley. Per 1850 Census Lewis Co., Tenn.-HofH: William A. age 28 b.Tenn. wife Sarah J. age 23 b.Tenn. son Ellerslie age 7 b.Tenn dgh Denoratta age 5 b.Tenn. Son Hammond F. age 3 b.Tenn. dgh Adopha age 1 b.Tenn.
Death-19400706-Funeral services were conducted yesterday at Harris Chapel for Eugene Hubert, 19, of Colt by the pastor, the Rev. Mr.Johnson. Burial was in the Harris Chapel cemetery. Young Hubert died at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis Thursday, July 4,1940, following a short illness. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hubert; a brother, O. D. Hubert; and four sisters, Ruby, Mary, Betty and Helen Louise Hubert. Born 1921 Died Jul. 4,1940 FAG 10337638 Per Death Certificate: Born Jul. 6, 1921 Father: Williams Charles Hubert b.Step Rock, Ark. Mother:Junie Williford b. Marked Tree, Ark. Kernodle FH in Charge of Burial.
Death-19400715-Funeral services were held here yesterday at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Grover C. Prince for John Milton (J. M.) Williams, 68, who died Saturday at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, following a short illness. Interment in Forrest Park cemetery. Active pallbearers: Willie Anderson of Frenchman’s Bayou, Charles White of Jonestown, Miss., J. A. Jolly of Chicago, Clinton Hawkins of Chireno, Texas, Lawrence Hodges of Jackson, Tenn., and James Sulcer of Palestine. The Baptist Church deacons were the honorary pallbearers. Mr. Williams came to Forrest City from Illinois 35 years ago. He was a native of Metropolis, Illinois, and formerly operated a large barber shop here. He had been a deacon of the Baptist Church for over 20 years, and had taught a Sunday School class for many years. He is survived by his wife, Lenora Whittenton Williams, a son, Ernest Neel Williams of Chicago; six daughters, Mrs. Willie Anderson of Frenchman’s Bayou, Mrs. Charles White of Jonestown, Miss., Mrs. J. A. Jolly of Chicago, Mrs. Clinton Page 34 of 151
Hawkins of Chireno, Texas, Mrs. Mary Allie Williams (Lawrence) Hodges of Jackson, Tenn., and Mrs. James Sulcer of Palestine; two brothers, Pet and George Williams of Elizabethtown, Illinois. Spouse: Lenora Whittenton Williams (1873-1961) Born May 21,1873 Died July 10,1940-FAG 17522185 Per Death Certificate: Born May 21,1872 Died Jul.13,1940 Father: John M. Williams b.Illinois Mother: Elizabeth Williams b.Illinois Info Mrs. J. M. Williams. Stevens FH in charge of burial.
Death-19400715-Word was received here this morning of the death of Mrs. A. Schutz, of Brooklyn, N. Y., on July 7. Mrs. Schutz is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. C. Hopper of Forrest City and Miss Emma Schutz of Brooklyn. Funeral services were held July 9 at John L. Baders’ FH in Brooklyn, and interment in that city. Mrs. Hopper and two children Billy and Martha Ann, were called to the bedside of her mother about three weeks ago and were with her at the time of death. Not on Find A Grave. There is a Anna Schutz died July 10,1940.
Death-19400718-J. K. Rowe, Forrest City police officer was arrested this morning upon an information filed by County Prosecuting Attorney Edmond T. Norfleet, charged with first degree murder of E. F. Bunch whom he shot three times in a incident yesterday morning. Mr. Bunch passed away at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis last night. E. F. Bunch had been a resident of St. Francis County for the past six years, operating the Graham Farm at Madison, the old Dennis farms in the county. Previously he had managed plantations in Waverly and Turrell. He was known as one of the county’s most successful farm operators, and livestock growers. He was born in Woodburn, Ky., Dec.6,1891. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sally Bunch; one son, R. E. Bunch; his mother, Mrs. Annie W. Bunch of Franklin, Ky.; and his sister, Mrs. J. C. Travelstead of Woodburn, KY. Funeral services will be held at Stevens FH this afternoon by Rev. Earl Walker, pastor of the Methodist Churches in Madison and Widener. The body will be carried to Woodburn, Ky. for burial. Per Death Certificate: Edward Fraceway Bunch-Wife: Sally Johnson Bunch Born Dec.6, 1891 Died July 17,1940 Father: Edward E. Bunch Mother. Annie Wilkerson Bunch- per Mrs. J. C. Gravelstead of Woodburn, Ky. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400718-Marion Mayes, 14 year old Negro boy, drowned in a deep pond on the Alderson farm southwest of the CCC Camp yesterday afternoon. The body was recovered by Otto Kirkpatrick, a member of the personnel at the local CCC camp. Artificial respiration was attempted, but then was pronounced dead by two physicians and Coroner Parham Christopher.
Death-19400719-Albert Zillgitt, well known St. Francis county farmer, died at his home northeast of Forrest City early this morning. He was 72. Mr. Zillgitt had lived in the county for over 40 years. He came here from Missouri and operated a farm for many Page 35 of 151 years. Surviving him are one daughter, Mildred A. (1902-1987), and a son, George O. (1899-1993); Funeral services will be conducted at the Stevens FH tomorrow afternoon, by Rev. Edwin Hemmen. Interment in the Forrest Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be:Dan Wylds, Walter Prewitt, Jack Vaughn, Wallace Hardy, Rodney Wylds, and Oscie Hardy. Born Jan.4,1869 Died Jul.19,1940 FAG 17522208 Spouse: Susie Nannert (1868-1925)
Death-19400722-Balie Peyton, 56, former Forrest City resident, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. H. Fessenden of Lebanon, Tenn. this morning. He had been in ill health for over a year. Mr. Peyton was a native of Lebanon. For many years he was employed as salesman for Liggett Myers Tobacco Co., and made Forrest City his headquarters from 1910 to 1930. He later represented the New York Life Insurance Co. here. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Fesseden of Lebanon, and Mrs. Jessie Stiles of Dallas, Texas; and three brothers, John Peyton of Lebanon, Lytle Peyton of Batesville and Wharton Peyton of Dallas. Funeral services will be in Leganon tomorrow afternoon. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400722-Hamilton D. O’Dell, 26, brother of Claude O’Dell of this city was one of six victims of a head on collision of two automobiles near Memphis yesterday. The names of the other persons killed are,. Mrs. Clara May Brinkley (Hamilton) O’Dell (1907- 1940), Clarence Brewer, Mrs. Goldie Bills, of Memphis; Lottie Mae Duncan of Olive Branch, Miss.; A. C. Bakwell of Clarksdale, Miss. Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. O’Dell were to be held this afternoon at Memphis. Born May 31,1912 Died Jul.21,1940 FAG 113029656 Wife Born Oct.1,1907 Died Jul.21,1940 FAG 113029602
Death-19400729-David Ernest Hosahll, planter and state revenue collector for St. Francis Co., died last night, July 28,1940, at his home in the city following a heart attack. Mr. Hoshall was a lifelong resident of the county. His parents were the late Thomas Randal (1845-1912) and Nannie Annie Evans Hoshall (1855-1940). He spent his youth on the family farm south of the city. Later he moved to Forrest City where he had made his home. Early in life Jul.30- Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for D. E. Hoshall, planter and state revenue collector for the county. The services were conducted by Rev. R. S. Hayden of the First Methodist Church. Pallbearers were: James DeRossitt, Joe Bradashaw, Louis McDaniel, R. C. Eldridge, William Alderson, Bert Mallory, Charles Simmons, A. L. Hutchins, and C. E. Wyder of Memphis. Out of town relatives and friends who attended were: R. R. Hoshall and son, H. R. Jr., of Memphis; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hardison and Mrs. Graves Craddock of Ridgely, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee of Little Rock, Miss Amanda Davis and Mrs. George Frank Harrell of Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fondren, and Mrs. T. J. Rowland, Sr. of Wynne. Born Oct.2,1873 Died Jul.28,1940 FAG 16848038 Spouse: Elizabeth C. Rowland Hoshall (1878-1960) Child: Elizabeth Hoshall Rauscher (1902-1958) Brother: Emmet C. Hoshall (1876-1900) Page 36 of 151
Death-19400801-Art McKinley Baker, Negro, better known as Mud, from Mounds, near Heth, was taken off a freight train at Madison today by State Police Officer Cliff Garrison and Dep. Sheriff Mitchell Taylor, accused of rape and murder, his victim being Johnnie Crager, and aged Negro woman, also of Mounds. The crimes were committed Sunday night. Baker it is charged, ravished the woman and then cut her throat. She was carried to John Gaston Hosp. in Memphis, where she died a few hours later. The crimes were committed in Crittenden County, and Baker was carried to Marion this afternoon by State Police Officer Bud Holland, Chief Dep. Sheriff Omar Curtin, of Crittenden Co., and Marshall C. C. Culp of W. Memphis.
Death-19400807-William Samuel Withers, 68, of Widener died this morning at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. Withers was a lifelong resident of St. Francis Co. and had been engaged in farming at Widener for many years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church at Widener tomorrow, Rev. Earl S. Walker presiding. Per Death Certificate: Widower-Born Jul.10,1872 at West Point, Ky.-Death Aug. 7,1940-Father: Thomas J. Withers b.Ky. Mother: Martha Miller Informant: Miss Beatrice Withers of Memphis-National FH in Charge. FAG 97913725 Spouse: Margaret Hall Withers (1876-1926)
Death-19400808-Raymond Brown, 60 year old Negro, was killed in an accident which occurred last night about 8 pm on Hwy 1 several hundred feet north of Eldridge corner. He was riding on the rear of a wagon which was struck by a pickup truck driven by T. K. Arnold, Jr. The wagon was driven by Ernest Stewart, Both vehicles were headed north. Young Arnold told officers that he was driving behind the wagon, but could not see it as he was blinded by the lights of an oncoming car. The truck crashed into the rear of the wagon. A Coroner’s jury concluded this morning that the death was due to an “unavoidable accident.”
Death-19400808-Tragedy struck the James DeRossit home early this morning, when death claimed the nine year old Betty Alleyne, Mr. and Mrs. DeRossitt’s daughter. She died at the Isolation Hosp. in Memphis, following an attack of infantile paralysis. The child was taken sick last Friday, and was taken to the hospital Sunday. An iron lung was used to treat her last night to no avail. Little Alleyne finished the third year at Forrest City Grammar School in June. She also attended the Presbyterian Sunday School. Besides her parents, she leaves one brother, Prentice; and three sisters, Martha Ann, Ada Louise and Frances. Funeral services will be conducted at the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon, with interment in the City Cemetery. Rev. James V. Cobb, pastor of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church will preside. Pallbearers will be: Lloyd Mullikin, David Gates, M. C. Hambleton, Jr., Frank Rauscher, Ben Fogg, Archie Smith, W. W. Campbell, A. B. Nimocks, Vernon Hodges, Louis McDaniel, Thomas Page 37 of 151
Gatling, J. B Fletcher, William Dawson, J. H. Eaton, Frank Bell, Gladys Williams, and Fenner Laughinghouse. Born Mar. 5,1931 Died Aug. 8,1940 FAG 15132628
Death-19400810-William H. Leslie, brother of Mrs. George Walker, Sr., died today. Funeral services will be held at the Stevens FH Sunday. Burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Born 1859 Died Aug.10,1940 FAG 16848144 Spouse: Lina Leslie (1870-1938)
Death-19400813-A fifty year old Negro, was killed and his daughter, in her teens, was injured by three masked assailants, who entered their home near Pine Tree this morning. The man had been ill and was on the floor when they entered his home. His attackers, believed to be white men wore black hoods over their heads. An ax belonging to the man was used in committing the crime, Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Taylor has reported. No names mentioned. Aug.14-Man named as Cephus Clemons, and his daughter was Rosemary. No arrests are made.
Death-19400824-Mrs. Sue E. Breckenridge and Mrs. Walter Pullman have returned from Little Rock, where Mrs. Breckenridge was called on account of the death of her brother, Joseph Chadbourn Jamison, of that city. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400826-Friends here of Miss Nora Morgan, French and English teacher at FCHS will be sorry to learn of the death of her father, this morning at his home in Stephens, Ark.
Death-19400826-Mrs. Lula Davis Neel died at her home in Augusta last night of a heart attack, following a two years illness. Mrs. Neel was the daughter the late of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Davis of Forrest City, where she was reared. She had made her home in Augusta and Memphis for the past 20 years. Mrs. Neil was a graduate of Ward Belmont College, Nashville, Tenn. She had traveled widely in the United States and Europe. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Fitzhugh and Mrs. Martha Davis Guiss of Augusta; one brother, Jesse Davis, chief electrical engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore, Md.; two nephews, David Fitzhugh of Augusta and Thomas Fitzhugh of Little Rock; one niece, Mrs. Demoris Davis Hearn of Washington, D. C. Funeral services will be held at Augusta tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lottie Fitzhugh. The body will be taken to Memphis for cremation. Not on Find A Grave. Attending from here: Mr. Fred Barrow, Miss Drucilla Barrow, Mrs. John Cargill, Miss Mildred Cargill, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McDaniel, and Mrs. W. E. Ferguson.
Death-19400826-Napoleon (Nape) Anest dies in Memphis at the Veterans Hospital. Hard to read. He is survived by two daughters. He has lived in Forrest City for a number of years, and owned and operated the Lone Star Café. He had been a construction foreman Page 38 of 151 for a railroad company. Otis Stevens was Administrator of the Estate. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400826-Oscar Merritt Moore, 67, died at his home here this morning following a short illness. He was a retired mail carrier. Mr. Moore was a native of Mississippi and moved here from Holly Springs five months ago. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Grover C. Prince. He is survived by his wife, the former Willie Mae Bird of Holly Springs, Miss., one daughter, Miss Birdie Moore, of this city, and a son, Grayson Elliott Moore, of Holly Springs; one sister, Mrs. F. J. Harrell of Dyersburg, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Eloise and Hazel Moore of Holly Springs; and a niece, Mrs. H. A. Fowlkes of Dyersburg. Born Dec. 8,1873 Died Aug. 26,1940 FAG 16848213 Spouse: Willie Bird Moore (1876-1968) Among those from out of town who attended the funeral services held here yesterday afternoon for E. J. Moore, Mrs. H. A. Fowlkes, E. J. Harrell, Ms. H. A. Fowlkes, Bonney Murchison of Dyersburg, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Grayson E. Moore and two daughters, H. H. Orr, Howard Gill, Grover Lovett of Holly Spring, Miss.; Mrs. S. A. Morton, Miss Lessie Morton, Mrs. Elmer Groves, Miss Lora Long, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Furr, Mr and Mrs. Fred Furr, Walter Furr, Mrs. George Canady, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leiben, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Melton and daughter of Memphis.
Death-19400827-Bobby Wright, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wright died around 6 am this morning at the Laughrun Clinic. The baby was born last night at the clinic. A short service will be held this afternoon at 5 pm at the City Cemetery by the Rev. M. L. Morley of Jonesboro.
Death-19400828-Among those from out of town who attended the funeral services held here yesterday afternoon for E. J. Moore, Mrs. H. A. Fowlkes, E. J. Harrell, Ms. H. A. Fowlkes, Bonney Murchison of Dyersburg, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Grayson E. Moore and two daughters, H. H. Orr, Howard Gill, Grover Lovett of Holly Spring, Miss.; Mrs. S. A. Morton, Miss Lessie Morton, Mrs. Elmer Groves, Miss Lora Long, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Furr, Mr and Mrs. Fred Furr, Walter Furr, Mrs. George Canady, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leiben, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Melton and daughter of Memphis.
Death-19400903-Virgil Orville Collins, 43, of Little Rock, regional loan director of the Farm Security Administration was killed almost instantly about 10 pm last night in an automobile accident which occurred on Dooley’s Hill on Hwy 70 here. Dale B. Jacques, about 35, of Lincoln, Nebraska, who is the national loan director of the FSA was also riding in the car. He was arrested by State Patrolman Johnny Faulkner for public drunkenness and may be charged with driving while intoxicated. The car passed the patrolman about two and a half miles down the road going west at a speed of about 85 miles per hour. He chased them sounding his siren to the “S” curve near Lemke’s Service Page 39 of 151
Station, where the car left the highway and ran into the curb up the terrace into the yard of the Riley Dillon home. Collins was thrown from the car. Mr. Collins was a member of the Methodist Church and served in France with the American Expeditionary Force as an officer. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. The body was taken to the Stevens FH last night, and was shipped to Ellisville, Miss. this morning. JP J. E. McCutchen throughout the charges of driving while intoxicated due to lack of evidence. Born Jul.1,1896 Died Sep.2,1940 FAG 130703849
Death-19400912-Mrs. Guy V. McCleskey received a message this morning telling of the death of her sister, Mrs. Alyne Bounds Ross, of Minter City, Miss. Mrs. Ross was the mother of Billie Ross, who formerly made her home with the McCleskey’s and attended the Forrest City school. Born Oct.2,1894 Died Sep. 12,1940 FAG 23602024 Spouse: Stonewall Jackson Ross (1870-1952) Daughter of Andrew J. Bounds and Madie Terry.
Death-19400916-Dr. G. F. Cutlens, father of Mrs. John Thomas of this city died suddenly early yesterday morning of a heart attack at his home in New Albany, Miss. Mrs. Thomas and her son, John, Jr., were in New Albany on a visit at the time of her father’s death. Mr. Thomas left for Mississippi yesterday afternoon. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19400916-Mrs. Mary Johanna Bradle Castleberry of Round Pond, mother of Mrs. Walter Hill, died at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis Saturday afternoon, following a long illness, she was 78. Mrs. Castleberry was a native of Indianapolis, Ind. and lived in Memphis for 20 years before moving to Round Pond seven years ago. Her husband, William Castleberry, died about 35 years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She also leaves another daughter, Mrs. Jennie Beeson, and one son, O. H. Castleberry, both of Memphis; eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon at the Walter Hill home in Round Pond. The body will be taken to Memphis for burial. Born Jul. 25,1862 Died Sep. 14,1940 FAG 89607783 Per Death Certificate: Both born in Germany-Father-Frank Bradle Mother: Francis Welhalm
Death-19400916-Mrs. Mary LIndauer Powers died at her home in the Powers Community shortly after noon today. Mrs. Powers was born on Apr.7,1887, in Nebraska. She spent the greater part of her life in St. Francis Co. Surviving her are her husband, John Thomas (Tom) Powers (1882-1951); six children, Mrs. Lestor Henson, Miss Louise Powers, Rosa Powers, Robert Powers, Donald Powers, and Fred Powers; her mother, Mrs. Rosa Meyer Lindauer; three brothers, Fred, Henry and Bob Lindauer; and one sister, Mrs. John Moore. Funeral services will be tomorrow at Stevens FH by Rev. James V. Cobb of the Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the City Cemetery. FAG 15446398 Page 40 of 151
Death-19400921-Frank X. Burkhart, 62, died at his home last night following an illness of eight months. Mr. Burkhart was a native of Germany and was born in Baden-Baden on Dec. 3,1878. He came to the U. S. 44 years ago when a young man and lived for a while in New York City and Cleveland, Ohio. He later moved to the South and settled in Forrest City where he spent the remainder of his life. He operated a bakery here for many years, retiring from active business in 1929. He was a devout member of the Catholic church. He leaves a wife, and six children, Joe, Albert and Frank Hammond Burkhart (1928-1987) of this city; Forrest Burkhart of Drumright, Okla.; Leonard Burkhart of San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Tony Luber of Adena, Ohio; one step son, Hugh Lee Boyd, of New Orleans and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at the St. Francis Catholic Church by the Rev. Edwin A. Hemmen, interment will be in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Bob Berry, E. T. Altman, James Watt, Herbert Taylor, Arthur Chandler, John Patrichios, E. L. Staten, and Jesse Pope. The body will lie in state at the Stevens FH. Died Sep. 20,1940 FAG 15132519 Spouses: Mattie E. Chase Burkhart (1884-1920) Emma Hammond Burkhart (1887-1965)
Death-19400921-Mrs. T. K. Arnold returned last night from Mississippi where she was called on account of the death of her brother, H. J. Tatum of Tupelo.
Death-19400924-James F. Dorris of Wynne, nephew of Mrs. J. F. McDougal died at his home yesterday morning following a heart attack, he was 34. Mr. Dorris was born Sep. 19,1906 in Newcastle. He moved to Wynne in 1922. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Kernodle FH in Wynne, with burial in the Cogbill Cemetery there. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Cora Lee Davis; three sisters, Mrs. Wilmuth Dorris (Harry L.) Scott, Mrs. Ruth Dorris (Will) Robinson, Jr., and Mrs. Kathleen Hilliard, all of Wynne; a nephew, Harry Scott, Jr.; and two nieces, Dorris Lee Scott and Barbara Judith Hilliard, all of Wynne. Miss Mayola McDougal, Mrs. J. F. McDougal, Mrs. Annie Dorris, Mrs. Percy Barker, Ann McDougal, and Virgil Casbeer will attend the services from Forrest City. Born Sep.19,1906 Died Sep. 23,1940 FAG 9281324
Death-19400925-Funeral services were conducted at Wynne this morning by the Rev. Gardner D. Underhill of this city and Rev. C.C. Burke of Marianna for Mrs. Lucy Armstrong (Neil) Killough, wife of Circuit Court Judge Neil Killough. Mrs. Killough died Tuesday morning at her home in Wynne following a lingering illness. Born 1895 Died 1940 FAG 9031221 Spouse: Oliver Neil Killough (1864-1945)
Death-19400927-Elijah James Moffett, 49, a former resident of Forrest City was found dead at his home in Trumann early yesterday morning. A shot from a 410 gauge shotgun had been fired into his head. Mr. Moffett moved away about ten years ago. He was employed by the East Arkansas Compress Co. before it changed ownership. He had been Page 41 of 151 manager of the Federal Compress and Warehouse Co. at Trumann and los his position recently. The body will be sent to Ruston, La. He is survived by his wife, and a brother, and sister, all of Louisiana. Born Feb.1,1862 Died Sep. 26,1940 FAG 49754027
Death-19400928-Mrs. Hilda Graham (Gene) Timberlake of Snyder, Ark. died this morning at Booneville. She was 23. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home in Wynne Sunday afternoon. Interment in the Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. Mrs. Timberlake is a niece of Mrs. R. J. Lanier of this city, she was formerly Hilda Graham of Wynne, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Graham. Before her marriage 18 months ago, Mrs. Timberlake spent much time in the Lanier home here. Surviving are her husband, Gene Timberlake of Snyder; and two brothers, John Graham of Wynne and Jake Graham of the Panama Canal Zone. Born 1917 Died 1940 FAG 45020975 Spouse: Eugene Hendrix Timberlake (1916-1975)
Death-19400930-John Asbury Gatten of Colt, 94, one of St. Francis County’s oldest residents, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maggie Allen (W. R.) Rich, Sr., in Colt this morning, following a brief illness. He became ill Saturday. Mr. Gatten has lived in this county 70 years. He moved to Colt from Ohio where he was born on April 25,1846. He took an active part in the early growth of St. Francis County during which time he was employed as a brick mason and carpenter. He helped build the Rock Island Railroad track which runs through here. He also taught school and was a voice teacher. When the Civil War broke out Mr. Gatten was living in the North. He joined the Union forces and participated in several battles of the war between the states. In 1938 he was a delegate to the joint reunion of Union and Confederate veterans held at Gettysburg. Surviving Mr. Gatten are his daughter, Mrs. Maggie Allen Rich (1879-1962); three sons, Frank Lee Gatten (1871-1950), Elmer Reece Gatten (1895-1987), and Horace McKnight Gatten (1889-1969), all of Colt; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the Christian Church in Colt by the Rev. J. Murray Taylor of Memphis with interment in the Roy cemetery in Colt. Active pallbearers will be; Jack Rich, Wallace Rich, W. R. Rich, Jr., Murray Gatten, Jack Gatten, and Virgil Casbeer. Honorary pallbearers include: T. D. Hampton, Leo G. Fitzpatrick, F. B. Wolfe, C. N. Wood, C. E. Vinson, Richard Roy, R. E. Higgs, L. W. Srum, George Weddington, R. D. West, Charles Drury, Fletcher Rankin, A. W. Gilbreath, John Roy, Judge E. A. Rolfe, A. Melson, Dr. J. O. Rush,l H. W. Gregory, Sr., H. A. Knight, Sr., W. W. Campbell, Walter Allen, Sr., W. Aldridge, John W. Alderson, M. C. Hambleton, Sr., Sam Burd, J. W. Moore, J. C. Brown, Sr., Jake A. Taylor, V. L. Hunt of St. Francis County; Redford Sanders, Grover Tyre, Dr. C. N. Crane, Sr, Will Hinton, W. H. Long, Dr. T. J. Stewart, Jim Sheridan, Elmer Fondren, and Claud Miller of Wynne; and T. B. Sellers of Earle. FAG 61968596 Spouse:Ellen Gertrude Taylor Gatten (1860-bet.1920 and 1930) Page 42 of 151
Death-19400930-Miss Dorothy Louise Spivey, 17, Forrest City High School Senior, was killed when she was thrown from a car after it had been side swiped by a Packard Eight on Hwy 70 near Moore’s store at Blackfish yesterday morning at 1:45 am. Seven other persons were injured. She died at Laughrun Clinic about 4 hours later, and never regained consciousness. The driver of the Packard car escaped after the accident, occupants of the other car said. He was Robert Cushing, 43, Memphis mechanic. He was arrested at his home yesterday afternoon. Miss Spivey was an attractive brownette, and had participated in several beauty contests. She was a member of the girl’s glee club at the high school. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Arthur and Lorene Massey Spivey; a sister, Mrs. Eudora Mae Spivey (Everett) Tate of Hughes; and three brothers, William Arthur Spivey, Jr., who is a member of the U. S. Air Corps stationed at Montgomery, Ala., and Robert Massey (Bobby )and Richard Albert Spivey of this city. Funeral services will be his afternoon by Rev. Grover C. Prince. Born 1922 Died Sep.29,1940 FAG 57134818
Death-19401012-Mrs. Winnie Davis Stevens Payne, former resident of Forrest City, died at the St. Bernard Hosp. in Jonesboro last night of a heart attack. She was born in Mississippi in 1890 and moved to Forrest City when she was a young girl. She made this city her home up until several years ago when she moved to Jonesboro. She taught in the public schools here. Surviving Mrs. Payne are her husband, Richard H. Payne, of Jonesboro; one son, Albert W. Payne (1921-1971) of Jonesboro; two daughters, Miss Betty Payne of Vicksburg, Miss., and Suzanne Payne of Jonesboro; one brother, Robert Stevens of Savannah, Ga.. She was the cousin of W. E. Stevens, Sr., Otis Stevens, Mrs. J. B. Wright and Mrs. Fenner Laughinghouse of this city. The body was brought here last night from Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held at the Stevens FH here tomorrow afternoon by Rev. R. S. Hayden. Interment will be in the City Cemetery. The pallbearers will be: Fenner Laughinghouse, Albert Laughinghouse, Louis McDaniel, Forrest City; R. H. Patton, Jonesboro; W.; E. Bradford, R. T. Parks, Fred Hall, Harrisburg; and R. L. McGill of Marked Tree. Born 1890 Died Oct.11,1940 FAG 15336141 Spouse: Richard Hammond Payne (1889-1964) Father: Robert S. Stevens (1852-1938) Mother: Julia S. Stevens (1858- 1918)
Death-19401015-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patterson spent the day in Carlisle, where they attended funeral services for Mr. Patterson’s uncle, Bernie D. Patterson. Born 1880 Died 1940 FAG 50154933 Spouse: Annie L. (1883-1964)
Death-19401025-Two persons killed on Hwy 70 in an auto-trailer collision near Anna shortly before 7 am this morning. The dead are Birdie Stegall, a Negro woman of Madison who was killed instantly, and Mack Oscar Jones, 38, Negro, of Madison who died at the Laughrun clinic shortly after the accident. Mrs. F. H. Bateman of Illinois is reported to Page 43 of 151 have suffered injuries in the collision, and is in the Laughrun clinic. It is reported that a car loaded with cotton pickers collided with the trailer being pulled by an Illinois car in which Mr. and Mrs. Bateman were riding. The men were enroute to the Bond farm near Kinton, and the Batemans were enroute to Texas.
Death-19401026-A message has been received here telling of the death of Dr. James Thompson Longest, Sr., former resident of Forrest City. Dr. Longest died Thursday night at Pontotoc, Miss.. His wife was the daughter of Joseph Boone and Lucy Clay Gwyn Sanders of this city. He had been an invalid for over fifteen years. Born 1872 Died 1940 FAG 94873693 Spouse: Alice Helen Sanders Longest (1877-1950)
Death-19401029-Alonzo L. Bynum of Houston, Texas, a former resident of the Good Hope community, died at the St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Houston, age 62, yesterday morning, following a two weeks illness. Mr. Bynum was a resident of the county for many years and moved to Houston shortly after his wife’s death in 1911. He was known here by his friends as Lon Bynum. The body was shipped by train to Wynne, and was brought by Stevens FH this morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mr. Bynum is survived by two daughters, one of Kilgore, Texas and another who lives in Shreveport, La.; and one son, of Little Rock. Oct.30-Services today for Lon Bynum at the Hughes cemetery by Rev. R. S. Hayden of the First Methodist Church.
Death-19401029-Clarence Lynwood Mullikin of Forrest City, a WW1 veteran, died at the Veterans Hosp. in Memphis on Oct.22. He was 46. Funeral services were held in Memphis the next day and burial was in the National Cemetery there. Mr. Mullikin was in the restaurant business here in Forrest City for about two years. Prior to moving to Forrest City he was in the same business in Memphis where he was born and reared. He entered the Veterans Hosp. on July 31st. Mr. Mullikin was sent overseas and as a private was attached to Evacuation Hospital No. 13 in France. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Jones Mullikin; a son, Allen L. Mullikin (1928-1990), formerly of Forrest City; two brothers, S. W. and R. E. Mullikin of Memphis, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Simon of Memphis. Born Jun.14,1894 Died Oct.22,1940 FAG 3165193 Father: L. Sumter Mullikin (1868-1938) Per Death Cert: Wife Mattie Jones Mullikin Born Jun. 16,1894 Died Oct.22,1940 Father: L. S. Mullikin born N. Carolina Mother: Mary Garrett Mullikin- Thompson Bros. Mortuary. Mrs. Mullikin and son are now making their home in McCrory.
Death-19401031-Joseph E. Campbell and five others killed in plane crash near Haynes. Difficult to read-Mr. Campbell was an aviation enthusiast and had taken several relatives in flying activities. He was the son of Sheriff J. M. Campbell, who died last spring. He was a native of this county and besides looking out for his farming interests, he carried out his duties as Deputy Sheriff. He was a member of the Masonic order. Besides his wife Page 44 of 151 and mother, he is survived by a five year old daughter, Joan. Services will be conducted by Rev. James V. Cobb, of the First Christian Church at the grave site in Hughes Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: S. P. McDaniel, Finas McDaniel, Leo Gray, Allen Gray, Carl Campbell, and Ray Campbell. It appears that they were doing parachute jumps from an airplane. Other names unreadable. Born Oct.12,1903 Died Oct. 20,1940 FAG 12666024
Death-19401202-Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thompson returned from Hamilton, Alabama, where they were called on account of the critical illness and subsequent death of Mrs. Thompson’s mother, Mr. E. J. Clark.
Death-19401203-Funeral services were held yesterday at the Akin cemetery in Cross county for Mrs. Mona Elizabeth m.Pounders (John Wesley) Duncan, mother of Mrs. Lillian Spencer and Mrs. Effie Norene Spencer (1916-1998), both of Colt. Mrs. Duncan was found dead in her bed Saturday morning at her home in Vanndale. Death was attributed to heart disease, she was 56. Mr. Duncan also leaves her husband, two other daughters, Shallace Darbee of Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Eva Mae Campbell (1914-2006) of Wynne; and four sons, Newman, Nelton, Travis and John Thomas Duncan (1926-2014), all of near Wynne. Born Mar. 8,1885 Died Nov.30,1940 FAG 8675013 Spouse: John Wesley Duncan (1876-1964)
Death-19401204-Mr. and Mrs. Carl Edmondson and Vernon Bernard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Cureton of Forrest City to Dyersburg, Tenn., on Saturday, where they attended the funeral of Preston Johnson. Mr. Johnson and his wife, with their son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson formerly lived in Blackfish. Not on Find A Grave under Preston.
Death-19401206-Mrs. Marjorie Jones died at her home her this morning following a long illness. She was 24. Mrs. Jones was a native of St. Francis County, and is survived by her husband, Lucian Jones. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Stevens FH, with burial in the Loughridge Cemetery. Born 1916 Died Dec.6,1940 FAG 174227214
Death-19401206-Mrs. William Dawson, Miss Mary Chew Dawson, Mrs. H. A. Knight, and Harry Knight, Jr., attended the funeral services for Dick Dalzell at Helena this afternoon. Not on Find A Grave.
Death-19401206-Word has been received here of the death of Virgil Owen, Sr., who died Friday, Nov. 29, at the home of his daughter, Marion in Houston, Texas. Funeral services were held the next day at Houston. Mr. Owen had been in ill health for over a year, and because of his failing health he had resigned his position as cashier of the Planters Bank at Devalls Bluff. Mr. Owen was a former resident of Forrest City and was employed by Pettus Bros. and Buford when the firm was doing business here. Born Jan.21,1868 Shelby Co., Tenn. Died Nov. 29,1940-FAG 98051214 Per FAG site:Son of Benjamin Owen and Page 45 of 151
Tennessee Rogers Owen. Married Dell Montgomery on Dec. 6,1899 in Wynne, Ark. Spouse: Dell Montgomery Owen (1878-1943)
Death-19401209-Miss Mildred I. Parish, 20, of Goodwin died at a hospital in Memphis yesterday. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Andrew and Velma Mae Chadwick Parish of Goodwin; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Richardson of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Jewell Goffner of Goodwin. Funeral services will be held in Goodwin. Born Oct.11,1920 Died Dec.8,1940 FAG 29244467 Per Death Certificate: Born McCrory, Ark.-Father born Marianna, Mother born Wynne
Death-19401213-Henry Lacurgus Waldrep, 75, died at his home early this morning. Mr. Waldrep came to St. Francis Co. 55 years ago, and for many years was engaged in farming. He was a native of Pleasant Hill, Miss. and was born there on Jul.14,1865. Funeral services will be held at the Stevens FH tomorrow morning by Rev. Paul Galloway, with interment in Hughes cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Steve Evans, Tommy Higgs, Talmadge Christopher, Eagle Christopher, Roy Ellis and Euart Myers. Mr. Waldrep is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dovie Lillian Taylor Waldrep; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel May Waldrep ( O. H.) Hall of Monroe, La. and Mrs. Mattie Lee Waldrep (Mervin) Higgs of Colt; and two sons, Lloyd Waldrep of Brickeys, and Henry Dow Waldrep of Forrest City. Born Jul. 14,1865 Died Dec.13,1940 FAG 18465957 Spouse: Dovie Lillian Taylor Waldrep (1873- 1963)
Death-19401217-Charles L. Cook, 65, St. Francis Co. farmer, died yesterday afternoon, Dec. 16,1940, at his home near Shady Rest. Mr. Cook was a native of Danves, Illinois, and had made his home in this county for the past six years. He was a Spanish American War veteran and member of the Hughes Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Laura B. Cook, and several children. Funeral services will be held tomorrow mooring at the family residence by the Rev. Grover C. Prince. FAG 3152198 Note: Also in this cemetery, is Laura B. Cook Born Jun.6,1882 Died Sept.5,1971
Death-19401217-Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Good Hope Church for Mrs. Rebecca Jane m.ByrdJohnson, 77, who died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andy Jones near Widener, following a long illness. The services were conducted by Rev. Earl Walker, with interment in the Hughes cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Florence, Alabama, and had lived in this county almost 40 years. Besides her daughter, she is also survived by two sons, William Murray Johnson and Ulysses Johnson of Widener, and several other children. Born Aug.24,1863 Died Dec. 16, 1940 FAG 18466717
Death-19401217-Mrs. Florida Jefferies Green, 40, of Greenup, Illinois was killed instantly and her husband, J. D. Green, 73, retired business man, was painfully injured when their car collided with the Arkansas Dairy truck near Cabins in the cotton on Hwy 70 early this Page 46 of 151 morning. J. C. Read, 56, of Memphis, driver of the dairy truck escaped without injury. The Green’s were enroute to Galveston, Texas, and her body was taken to Stevens FH. Born 1900 Died Dec.17,1940 FAG 109612982
Death-19401223-Word was received in Forrest City today by A. C. Bridewell of the death of Mrs. Eugenia S. “Jennie” Nelson (James L.) Scott, in the home of her brother, L. D. Nelson, in Dennison, Texas, Dec.22,1940. Funeral services were held at the Short-Murry Chapel in Dennison this afternoon, followed by burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Dennison. Mrs. Scott was the widow of the late James L. Scott, who was a former mayor of Forrest City, for several terms. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Scott went to Dennison to live with her brother. Born Mar.1863 St. Francis Co. Died Dec.21,1940 She had one child who died in childhood, her husband died in 1930. FAG 99319401
Death-19401226-Carthage, Tenn.-Funeral services of Mrs. Lavinia L. Ragland, 86, who died at her home in Carthage Friday afternoon, after a long illness, were conducted at the residence Saturday afternoon by Rev. W. H. Atkins, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Howard Bennett, pastor of the Baptist Church, and the Rev. J. L. Smotherman. Burial was in Ridgewood cemetery. Mrs. Ragland’s death was not unexpected. She had been ill for 15 weeks, the second of two serious attacks she had suffered this year. A native of Gainsboro, where she was born Nov.16,1854. Mrs. Ragland was the daughter of the late William and Adeline Putty. She was married to Henry C. Myers, who died in 1888. Mr. Myers was a farmer and they lived in Jackson Co. until his death. To this union were born four children, Charles B. Myers, who died in 1923; Fred and Martin Myers of Carthage; and Mrs. Annie Clay Myers Whittenton, of Forrest City. She was married to Dr. William Hardin Ragland of Cookeville, Tenn. where the family resided for several years. Dr. Ragland died in 1927. Two children were born to this union, Miss Nan Ragland, of Carthage, and Miss Grace Ragland who died in Washington in 1920. Mrs. Ragland was also the step mother of two daughters, Mrs. Mary Butler Dillon, of Campbellsville, Ky., and Mrs. E. H. Boyd of Cookeville. Five grandchildren also survive, they are, Mrs. Gladys Coughran, Gilbertsville, Ky.; Charles Henry Myers, Aberdeen, Miss.; Mrs. Howard Feder, Huntingdon, Tenn.; Joseph Willard Whittenton, Jr., Forrest City, Ark.; and Mrs. C. J. Pierce of Clarksville, Ark. Mrs. Ragland had been an active member of the Methodist Church for many years. Born Nov.16,1854 Died Dec.13,1940 FAG 64212580 Spouses: William Hardin Ragland (1842-1927) Henry C. Myers (1839-1888)
Death-19401226-Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Good Hope Church for John A. Waterman, prominent St. Francis Co. farmer, by Rev. F. Powell Sharp of Aberdeen, Miss. Interment was in Hughes Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Frank Warren, Ernest Borden, E. Roy Keffer, H. W. Gregory, Sr., Luke Hays of Memphis, D. D. Henderson of Memphis, O. D Kerr of Colt, and Dale Choate of Shreveport, La. Mr. Waterman died Page 47 of 151
Tuesday afternoon at his home in the city following an long illness, he was 72. Mr. Waterman lived in St. Francis County for 56 years and had extensive farming interests here. He was a native of Shelby Co., Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ella Lindsey Waterman; a daughter, Mrs. Oscie Pettus of Forrest City; one son, J. Albert Waterman, illustrious potentate of Memphis; four brothers, W. Henry and Charles Thomas Waterman of Forrest City, and Walter and Robert Waterman of Parkin; and two sisters, Mrs. Josephine (Jake) Taylor of Forrest City, and Mrs. Joe Taylor of Paragould. Born 1868 Died 1940 FAG 11238250 Spouses: Catherine Nelms Waterman (1877-1903) Etta May Lindsey Waterman (1881-unk)
Death-19401228-Lizzie Aaron, about 25, St. Francis Co. Negress, was fatally injured late yesterday when she was struck by an automobile as she was walking down Hwy 70 at Blackfish. The died enroute to a Memphis hospital. A manslaughter charge has been filed against Bernard Arenew of Little Rock who was reported to be the driver of the car that hit Miss Aaron.
Death-19401230-Benjamin L. Davis of Little Rock died at a hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., at 8:40 o’clock following an attack of pneumonia. He had been ill several days. Mr. Davis was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John M. (Jack) Davis of Forrest City and was the eldest member of their family. He is survived by six sisters, Miss Pearl Davis of Little Rock, Mrs. Emily House Davis (E. J.) Barrow (1884-1943), Mrs. Eliza Davis (John) Cargill (1888-1975) of Forrest City; Mrs. Joe Mosby of Crawfordsville, Mrs. Minor Atkinson and Miss Myrtle Davis of Memphis; and one brother, John Lynch Davis (1882-1945) of Forrest City. No funeral arrangements have been made other than the service will be here tomorrow afternoon. Burial in City Cemetery. Born Oct.28,1875 Died Dec.30,1940 FAG 15132710 Father: John M. (Jack) Davis (1845-1923) Mother: Hester A. Davis Davis (1855- 1923)
Death-19401230-Benjamin L. Davis of Little Rock died at a hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., this morning following an attack of pneumonia. He had been ill several times. Mr. Davis was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John R. (Jack) Davis of Forrest City and was the eldest member of their family. He is survived by six sisters, Miss Pearl Davis of Little Rock, Mrs. Emily House (E. J.) Barrow (1884-1943), Mrs. Eliza Davis (John) Gargill (1888- 1975), of Forrest City; Mrs. Joe Mosby of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Minor Atkinson and Miss Myrtle Davis of Memphis; and one brother, John Lynch Davis (1882-1945) of Forrest City. Services were held at the grave in the City cemetery by the Rev. Paul Galloway, pastor of First Methodist Church of this city. Pallbearers will be: Arthur Mosby, Minor Atkinson of Memphis, George Frank Harrell of Haynes, Joel Ferrell, Tom Barrow and Finas McDaniel. Born Oct. 28,1875 Died Dec. 30, 1940 FAG 15132710 Page 48 of 151
Death-19401230-Funeral services were held this afternoon for John P. Cox, Jr. , 66, St. Francis Co. farmer, who was killed when the car he was driving was struck by a Missouri Pacific passenger train here yesterday. It happened at the Hill street crossing when a train powered by a Diesel engine pushed the automobile along track 150 feet. Mr. Cox fell out about 75 feet from the crossing. Railroad officials summoned doctor, but Mr. Cox had died almost instantly. The train was making its daily run from Helena to Wynne and was almost an hour behind schedule. Witnesses said the train was moving slowly, and the Engineer was J. E. Underwood, age 65. Mr. Cox had farmed nearly all his life a few miles northwest of Forrest City. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Morris Wilkins, Mrs. Fannie Mae Cox (Harry) Shoemake (1910-1987), and Miss Margaret Cox (1912-1999) of Forrest City, Mrs. Frank Johnston of Cash and Mrs. James Puckett of Joiner; two sisters, Dr. Iva Cox Gardner, head of the Psychology Dept. at Baylor Univ., Waco, Texas, and Mrs. Nora Belle Cox Danehower (1884-1971) of Forrest City; and three brothers, Jesse of Parkin, and William Roe (1880-1946) and Joe Cox of this city. A brother, Thomas Cox, was killed by a train several years ago. The services were conducted by Rev. Paul V. Galloway, pastor of the First Methodist Church; at the Stevens FH. Interment was in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Johnston of Cash, James Puckett of Joiner, John Danehower, James Danehower, Samuel Danehower, and Harry Shoemake. Born 1974 Died Dec.29,1940 FAG 15132678 Spouse: Lenora Cox (1878-1920)
Death-19401231-Services were held yesterday in Mt. Olive for Mrs. Rebecca Jane Jeffery Hayden, mother of the Rev. R. S. Hayden of Conway, former pastor of the First Methodist Church here. Mrs. Hayden died Sunday at the home of a son, south of Calico Rock. Born Aug.26, 1860 Died Dec. 22,1940-Calico Rock: Mrs. Rebecca Hayden, aged 80, lifelong resident of this section, died at the home of her son, Walter Hayden on the Hayden farm near Boswell. Mrs. Hayden was born about 1860 and reared at Mt. Olive, being a daughter of Elijah and Jane Jeffery, pioneer settlers of that community. She was married to Dr. W.R. Hayden, who was active in the practice of medicine in Izard and Stone counties until the time of his death at Mt. Olive in 1921. She united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church early in life. Surviving are six sons, Jess, Oscar, and Walter Hayden of Boswell, the Rev. R.S. Hayden, pastor of First Methodist Church, Conway, Robert Hayden of Bakersfield, California and Hale Hayden, county judge-elect of Stone County; two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Mayo of Okemah, Oklahoma and Mrs. Alma Estes of Calico Rock; and one sister, Mrs. Nora Robertson of Melbourne. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. D.R. Robertson of Mt. Olive. Interment was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery.(obituary transcribed and contributed by Sandra Smith, a generous volunteer contributor.) Spouse: William Ransom Hayden (1856-1921) FAG 33056975 Page 49 of 151
Death-1950-Mrs. Alice Sanders Longest, widow of the late Dr. J. T. Longest, long time resident of the Beckham community, died suddenly last Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hubert Foley in New Albany, with whom she had been making her home for several years. Her death was sudden and caused by a stroke, while sitting at the dinner table. She had on last Friday attended the funeral of her brother in law, Joe W. Longest, at Gershorm Cemetery. The funeral was on Monday with Burial in Gershorm Cemetery following services at Toxish Church. Born 1877 Died 1950. Siblings: Reuben Harvey Sanders (1857 - 1924)** Willie D. Sanders (1859 - 1874)** Walter Troy Sanders (1866 - 1933)* Joseph Ratliff Sanders (1870 - 1898)* Jim Gwyn Sanders (1872 - 1938)* J. T. Sanders (1873 - 1943)* Alice Helen Sanders Longest (1877 - 1950) Clay Hall Sanders (1879 - 1903)* Lucy Olmon Sanders Hargraves (1886 - 1980)*
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Local-19400101-Local News-Dr. and Mrs. Horace Adams of Monticello were guests today of Mrs. Adam’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Walker, Sr. They stopped over here enroute home from New York City. Misses Marjorie Newman, Emmalie Chappell and Norma Chappell will return to Texas State College for Women in Denton, Texas. They will be accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Newman who will visit in Denton for several days. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Davis of Helena were Sunday guests of Jere and Jack Gates. Mrs. Lizzie Wiley, a teacher in the rural schools at Walnut, Miss., and Mrs. Pearl Haddock, also of Walnut, have returned to their homes after an extended visit with C. L. Gunn, S. C. Gunn, and other relatives near Palestine. Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery and two children will move to Forrest City from North Little Rock this week, and will live in the north side Heustess apartment on N. Washington Street. He will operate a filling station here. James F. Williamson will begin employment this week at the Forrest City Grocer Co., and he resigned his position as manager of the Kroger Store on Front Street. John Eldridge has returned to the Univ. Of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock after spending the holidays home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Eldridge. Miss Florene Henry of Little Rock spent the weekend here with her mother, Mrs. Gean Henry and her sister, Miss Lorene Henry. The condition of Dr. E. E. Darnall who suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday night remained critical today. He was taken to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis Saturday in the Stevens ambulance. He was put under oxygen tent at the hospital last night. Miss Elizabeth Dorris will leave tomorrow for Memphis to spend several days as guest of Mrs. J. F. McDougal. Miss Nell Johnson of Memphis is spending several days as guest of Mrs. M. T. Davis.
Local-19400102-Local News-Fire in the Negro funeral home on West Broadway yesterday afternoon for a grass fire near the building. No damage. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Van Buskirk have had guests recently: Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Rogers and daughter, Jean Clare, of Daytona Page 50 of 151
Beach, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Stovall and son of Memphis; Mrs. H. M. Metts of Memphis; A. W. Metts of Portland, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Robinson of Memphis; Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Stovall are sisters of Mrs. Van Buskirk, Mrs. Metts is her mother, and Mr. Betts, her brother. Dr. H. R. Clark is ill at the Aycock apartments. He has been in a semi-conscious condition since yesterday. A trained nurse from Memphis is attending him. Miss Elizabeth Dean left this morning for Little Rock, enroute to the Univ. of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Others for the U. of A. leaving are Joe T. Ferguson, Jr., Ed Fogg, Richard McCulloch and Louis Jones leave tomorrow. Johnny Trice of Cotton Plant was here this week to manage the Economy Food Store on Front Street. Miss Martha McDonald returned to her home in Memphis yesterday after spending the weekend here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Altman. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Patterson had as Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Patterson and daughter, Jancie, of Pine Bluff and Mr. and Mrs. August Korte of N. Little Rock. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Renfro of Memphis are here spending several days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Mallory. Mrs. J. A. Russell and infant daughter, Betty Carol, have been moved from a Wynne clinic to their home here. The McBride apartments on South Izard street will be completed next week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rowland, Jr., have rented the Southside apartment and Mrs. Nina Humphrey has rented the north side apartment of the duplex.
Local-19400103-Local News-Officers of the Forrest City Daily Times Herald: John T. Durst, Pres.; Roy H. Caldwell, VP; Walter V. Durst, Sect/Treas.-Miss Peggy McCulloch will return today to Chevy Chase College in Washington after spending holidays at home with parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McCulloch. Mallory Buford has returned to Washington after a visit to his mother, Mrs. T. A. Buford. Friends of Bailey Peyton will regret to learn of the serious illness of his brother, Orbit Peyton of Dallas. Charles Norton has returned to St. Petersburg Military Academy in Florida after a visit with relatives here and in Marianna. Billy Baker returned last night to Mississippi State College after spending the holidays here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baker. Ann Campbell returned Monday to Fairmont College in Washington, D. C., after a holiday visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Campbell. Miss Alice King returned to Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va. Monday night after a visit here with parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank King. Ed Vaccaro returned last night to Georgetown Prep School in Washington, D. C. after visit here with his parents. Miss Loraine Ash has returned to Fontbonne College in St. Louis after spending the holidays here with her mother, Mrs. A. M. Ash. J. R. Chappell, Jr., returned yesterday to Louisiana State Univ. after a holiday visit here with his parents.
Local-19400104-Local News-Miss Betty Cobb has returned to Belhaven College in Jackson, Miss., after a holiday visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. V. Cobb. Jeanie Kate Alderson, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Alderson is ill with a sore throat. Page 51 of 151
David Gates entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday to undergo an operation. Mrs. V. O. Alexander is quite ill with the flu at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Draper. Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Perry left this morning for Texarkana, after a visit here with Mr. Perry’s sister, Mrs. Jake Crigger, and other relatives.
Local-19400105-Local News-Philip Hicky of this city was elected Treasurer of the Arkansas unit of the National Cotton Company yesterday in Little Rock.
Local-19400106-Local News-Joe Shelton of Safeway Grocery is transferred to Hot Springs, and Dwight Cox will arrive from Hot Springs to fill the vacancy. Local Ministers: Grover C. Prince, First Baptist; Vernon A. Hammond, First Christian; Gardner D. Underhill, Church of Good Shepherd; James V. Cobb, Presbyterian; Edwin A. Hemmen, St. Francis Catholic; R. S. Hayden, First Methodist. Mrs. Nathan Penix is ill at her home with a throat infection. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gall, and infant son, Frederick Norman, have recently moved from Gainesville, Fla. to Holly Grove. Mrs. Gall is the former Juanita Atkins, and they were overnight guests of Mrs. George Parker and Mrs. Clifford Garrison. Harold Grobmyer of Little Rock is spending the weekend here with relatives. He was called home on the account of the death of his uncle, James Pearson. Miss Wanda Wyatt will return to Washington, D. C., tonight, after a visit here with her mother, Mrs. Martha G. Wyatt, and her sister, Mrs. J. B. Fletcher. Mr. and Mrs. George Barry and will attended the funeral services held yesterday in Jonesboro for Mrs. Barry’s aunt, Mrs. P. C. Barton. Miss Loreah Peevey has returned to Baltimore, Md., after a visit to relatives in Colt. Miss Ibbie B. McCrary of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting with relatives and friends here since Christmas eve, leaves tonight for home.
Local-19400108-Local News-A Chevrolet sedan occupied by E. F. Thompson, D. B. Dyce and C. T. Brown and an east bound Cotton Belt freight train collided at the Rosser Street crossing this morning, Thompson was the driver. The car caught the engine of the train and was pushed down the tracks for about 60 feet until the car struck a signal post in front of the Rock Island Station and was forced from the engine by the impact. No serious injuries to the occupants, the car was badly smashed. Local firemen made a run out East Broadway yesterday afternoon to extinguish a fire in a trailer owned by G. P. Cope which was parked on a hill near the highway. There was small damage from an overturned stove in the trailer which caused the fire. Police made 500 arrests in the year 1939, 20 more than in 1938. Drunkenness was the charge on most prisoners brought to the police court at 265; 57 gambling; 35 assault and battery; 21 driving while intoxicated; two carrying pistol without permit; nine reckless driving, and nine petit larceny; 27 disturbing the peace; and seven for selling illegal whiskey. A car owned by Luther Bush of Shady Rest was damaged in a highway accident of Hwy 1 Saturday which occurred just beyond the city limits. The car driven by a Negro, skidded off the pavement and Page 52 of 151 turned over in a ditch at the side of the ice covered highway. Driver unnamed. Mrs. W. D. Thomas and infant son W. E. Jr., arrived home yesterday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Gray and daughter are new residents from Jackson, Miss. He is the new Kroger’s store manager on Front Street. Homer Ellis who has been under treatment at the Veterans’ Hosp. In Memphis for the past two months is expected home within the next two weeks. Mr. Ellis is being treated for injuries he received when an iron chain struck him while he was repairing a pump on the Love Banks farm in Palestine.
Local-19400109-Local News-Miss Helen Harrelson returned Saturday to St. Louis after visit with parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Harrelson. Mrs. W. A. Clement, Jr., and two children returned today to Dickson, Tenn., after a several weeks visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brown. Mrs. S. T. McDaniel returned home yesterday from Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400110-Local News-National Bank of Eastern Ark. had prosperous year. Deposits at $2,279, 420.18, and increase in excess of $300,000. Planters Bank & Trust Co. also had prosperous year, deposits total $1,048, 479.23 for year. Miss Lineal Lambert will begin employment Friday at Ann’s Beauty Shop, making three operators total to serve patrons.
Local-19400111-Local News-Point of distribution for commodities of the Surplus Commodities Davison of the Dept. of Welfare has been changed from the old Forrest City Grocer Co. building to the Grobmyer Building on S. Washington St. which was formerly occupied by the City Water and Light Co. office. The former point is still used for storage for welfare departments for other counties. New duplex being built on South Washington located between C. E. Royer and Fred Causey, being built by Pete Adams with five rooms each. Bruce Scott is the contractor. Senior Scouts organized and selected Fred Seaton, Jr. as head scout of Sea Scout Ship St. Francis No. 111. Mrs. Thomas O’Brien has moved from her cottage at Bonair into her new home on Fussell Street, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Pollard which she purchased from Burk Mann. Mr. and Mrs. Pollard and Mrs. Pollard’s sister have moved into their new brick home on N. Izard street. Mr. and Mrs. W. H Bradford spent Sunday in Hot Springs as guests of their daughter Mrs. I. Creson Brenner and Mr. Brenner. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Simmons have returned from Florida to the Rolfe-Warren residence on N. Izard Street. Mrs. E. A. Fisher is expecting to enter the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis tomorrow to undergo a tonsil operation.
Local-19400112-Local News-A fire did considerable damage to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Laser, 105 W. Dillard Street yesterday afternoon. The walls of three rooms, including the living room, were badly charred and water damage was done to the other rooms. Furniture was badly damaged also, some insurance was carried. Mr. and Mrs. Webb Sweet and family are moving to Widener in the cottage formerly occupied by Page 53 of 151 sisters, Mrs. T. H. Rambo and Miss Mary Sweet, who are moving to Memphis. Mrs. D. T. Cope spent yesterday with her son Bob Cope, at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, who is recuperating from appendectomy. Mrs. T. H. Tucker of Hughes was an overnight guest Thursday of her sister, Mrs. Homer Cavin and Mr. Cavin. Miss Evelyn Arden Bridgforth and Miss Mary Chew Dawson will spend the weekend in Memphis.
Local-19400113-Local News-Chancellor A. L. Hutchins, at a hearing here yesterday, dismissed the complaint brought by R. E. Roberts, local fisherman, against Leo Grobmyer, game warden, and the Arkansas Fish and Game Commission, in a temporary injunction that was issued to stop them from upholding the violators of the use of seines, trammel, and gill nets in Old River. Miss Pearl Davis of Little Rock will be a week end guest of her sister, Mrs. John Carroll and Mrs. E. J. Barrow. Mrs. Pearl Mason of Memphis spent Friday and Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Alderson. She had been on vacation in the south which included Gulfport, Biloxi, Jackson, Miss., and New Orleans.
Local-19400115-Local News-A series of three burglaries here over week end. One was at the home of Louis McDaniel who lost $30 from his billfold. Also the homes of John I. Jones and Jimmy Green, manager of the meat market at the Safeway store were entered and pocket change taken. Each robbery entrance was thru an unlocked door. Miss Mary Estelle Simmons began employment this morning as a teacher in the school at Colt. Postmaster A. D .McDaniel announced today that Sergeants Carl P. Haynes and Carle E. Hardy, U. S. Marine Corps, would be at the Post Office on Jan.17 for enlistment purposes.
Local-19400116-Local News-Edwin (Mickey) Reed has enlisted in the U. S. Navy, and left today for station at Norfolk, Va. Other enlistees are James Cox, John Holloway, and Jerome Chism. All but Odom go to Norfolk, Odum goes to San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Kenneth Kinard will return to her home in El Dorado today after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Woods. A. D. Nuckolls, Jr., who is a student at Joplin Junior College, Joplin, Mo., where he is studying aviation, and is scheduled to make his first solo flight today. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Nuckolls of this city. W. D. Thomas, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thomas has been admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for observation for several days. Walter Nimocks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Nimocks, is expected home today from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, where he has been under treatment for the flu. Al Nimocks, Sr. is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis also. Miss Virginia Dooley underwent a tonsil operation yesterday at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Kinzer of Memphis were weekend guests of Mrs. Kinzer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Arnold have as guest Mrs. Arnold’s sister, Mrs. W. L. Jackson who arrived yesterday from Moorhead, Miss. Kim Arnold, student at Jonesboro State College spent weekend with parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Arnold. Page 54 of 151
Local-19400117-Local News-W. F. Kinzer of Memphis has assumed management of the City Gulf Station located on West Broadway succeeding Dudley McFall, who will still work at the station. Mr. Kinzer is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnes of this city. Mrs. E. J. Barrow and Mrs. John Cargill are in Memphis attending their sister, Mrs. Claude Mosby, who is critically ill at her home there. Mrs. L. S. Marshall is recovering from a recent illness at her home. Mrs. J. W. Crigger and infant son arrived home Monday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. O. L. Crafford of Cotton Plant was a guest of his daughter, Mrs. Hammond Dooley yesterday.
Local-19400118-Local News-T. K. Lewis, druggist of Widener, barely escaped serious injury early Tuesday morning when a car he was driving ran into three mules which were loose on Hwy 70 near Blackfish Lake. The car turned over several times, and the mules were killed, and the car badly smashed. Mrs. Jerry Burns is recuperating from a recent major operation in Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Firemen were called to the home of Miss Sallie Buford on East Broadway this morning for a fire started by soot in the flue, no damage. W. B. Henderson of Colt is recovering from a recent appendix operation. He was removed from a Wynne clinic to his home Tuesday. Mrs. Willard Ralston and Mrs. Eddie Daniels of Wynne were visitors here Tuesday. Mrs. R. B. McCulloch is ill with the flu at her home. Mrs. Nina Humphrey moved yesterday into the north side apartment of the E. L. McBride duplex on South Izard Street. Mrs. Walter Prewett is ill at her home from the flu, as is Tom Aycock, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Aycock.
Local-19400119-Local News-Sharpe’s 26th Anniversary sale starts Saturday per Sam Sharpe. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bradney of Wheatley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Pruett were guests Tuesday of Mr. Pruett’s sister, Mrs. E. T. (Jack) Ferguson. They are enroute from Stuttgart to Corning to make their new home.
Local-19400120-Local News-Sam Bratton, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bratton of route one, Forrest City, has been named Principal of the Earle High School, succeeding C. M. Bryson who resigned. New residents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Freeman of Paris, Ark., are now residents. They rented an apartment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradford. Mr. Freeman is employed at the City Barber Shop. Mrs. S. T. McDaniel will leave tomorrow for Alcoa, Tenn., to spend a month with her daughter, Mrs. Guy Brindley. Mrs. Sam Burd is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jo Peskind, and family at Bellville, Illinois. Mrs. L. S. Marshall will leave tomorrow for Memphis to spend several days. Mrs. E. A. Fisher is expected home from Methodist Hosp. in Memphis where she had her tonsils removed. Mrs. M. S. Smith, St., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. A. McIntosh in Memphis, and will be at her son’s tomorrow in this city, M. S. Smith, Jr., and family. Page 55 of 151
Local-19400122-Local News-Court dismisses indictment against Jesse James Miles for assault with intent to kill Russell Williams several years, Per Sheriff J. M. Campbell last night. He had been tried and convicted on a charge of assault with intent to kill Police Officer J. K. Rowe, and sentenced to serve 21 years in the state penitentiary, on Sep.21,1936. Robbery last night at Widener at the general merchandise store of G. H. Croney at Widener, when several dollars have been found missing from the cash register in the store. Clifford Garrison of the State Police is investigating. The outside lock on the door of the Widener Drug Store was also reported to have been broken last night, and it is believed that the thief attempted to enter the building. Manager T. K. Lewis of the drug store is out of town, so no determination as to missing items. Fires this weekend, destroyed the home of Lester Almgreen on North Izard Street this morning. Most of the family were in bed when the fire broke out as Mr. Almgreen was preparing for work at the Broadway Shoe Store. The fire started in a lighted oil stove in the kitchen. In another fire at the home of a Negro on Oak Street for a roof fire. A small cottage on Forrest Street owned by Mrs. J. O. Rush, where they have small damage. Yesterday firemen mad a run to the home of Henry Ables on Division street to extinguish a small roof fire. A fire in an outbuilding of Mrs. S. L. Hodges on Division Street burned late Saturday afternoon where about 50 brooding chickens were burned in the fire. Then a fire at the home of J. R. Sales home to extinguish a roof fire. New manager at Interstate Grocer Co. is M. L. Goldworthy of T. Smith, succeeding George Buddie. New residents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Womack from Little Rock. They will live in the east side Heustess apartment on Cook Street. He is the WPA supervisor of night schools in this district. Mrs. J. R. Williams returned to her home in Ripley, Tenn., yesterday, after a week’s visit here with her parents,. Mr. and Mrs. Horace White. She was accompanied by Miss Ernestine Gordy who will be her guest for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Pressley Clarke are now making their home in Memphis where he is employed with a lumber company there.
Local-19400123-Local News-A. C. Hopper, city police officer, barely escaped serious injury late Sunday night when the police car in which he was pursuing a Tennessee auto occupied by three Negroes crashed into a gasoline tank in front of Butler’s Service Station on Hwy 70. The Negroes had filled their tank with gasoline at Cabin In the Cotton, and had driven off without paying their bill, the police reported today. Their car ran off the curb in the curve of the highway and plunged into a poplar tree at Butler’s place. The Negros escaped. Mr. Hopper lost control of the police car as it rounded the curve in front of Butler’s, police said. Other accidents, a large truck with trailer skidded on the slick pavement at the Broadway and Izard street intersection, and crashed into the awning in front of Aycock’s Café. The truck also hit a Chevrolet car parked nearby, causing small damage. The truck owned by G. D. Fowlkes of Hazen was driven by Virgil Hill. Rev. J. O. Revis, field secretary of the foreign missions committee of the Southern Presbyterian Page 56 of 151
Church, who has filled the pulpit on a number of occasions, his wife and three other persons were injured in a auto accident near Hope. The wife suffered a fractured collar bone and other injuries, as well as the others in the car. Mrs. W. L. Jackson will return to her home in Moorhead, Miss., tomorrow, after a visit here with her sister, Mrs. T. K. Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Pollard, Miss Pearl David, Wm. David, and son Billy David, spent Sunday in Greenville, Miss., where they attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Bettie Davis. Suffering from the flu are Mrs. D.E. Hoshall, and Mrs. J. E. Ferguson. Mrs. C. B. Rowland is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Al Nimocks, Sr., has returned home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where he had treatment.
Local-19400124-Local News-Miss Gertrude Ferrell of this city was the winner this week of a radio contest sponsored by the Vicks Company over station WMC in Memphis, and won a radio as her reward. Sheriff J. M. Campbell left this morning for Heber Springs, having been called there for brother Paul Campbell, a former resident of Forrest City, who suffered a stroke of paralysis yesterday. Paul Waddell arrived home Sunday from Montana State College in Bozeman for an indefinite stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Waddell. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hambleton, Jr., moved into the cottage on East Hill Street, formerly occupied by Miss Nina Humphrey. Mrs. Jerry Burns returned home yesterday from the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis where she underwent major surgery. Jerry Lee Crigger, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crigger was taken to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for observation.
Local-19400125-Local News-Firemen mad a run to the home of a Negro on Scott Street yesterday afternoon for a fire in the bathroom while warming pipes. No damage. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Pittman celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary, pioneer residents of St. Francis and Cross counties, recently in Wynne. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Benthal and family will move Feb.1 into the Nelson cottage on Davis Street, located back of the H. C. Baker home. J. D. Scott of Memphis visited his brothers, W. E. and Bruce Scott here Tuesday. Mrs. Clarence Long and little son are spending the week with Mrs. Long’s mother, Mrs. Jesse Wallin at Wynne.
Local-19400126-Local News-Mrs. Leo Grobmyer entertained with a tamale supper to celebrate her father, J. O. Bridgforth’s 81 st Birthday. C. R. Garrison left this morning, upon the advice of his physicians, for Miami and other Florida points, to help recuperate from his recent illness. Edmond Goldstein, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goldstein, will return home today from the Baptist Hosp. where he had been under treatment. Mrs. H. A. Shumaker is under treatment at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Joseph Perdzock is ill at her home with a severe cold. J. M. Shafner, FCHS Band Director is in Little Rock attending a meeting of Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Assoc. Buford M. Harlan is recuperating from an attack of the flu. Page 57 of 151
Local-19400127-Local News-Arkansas Tech College Future Farmers of America named Sam Danehower as Treasurer, former Mustang football star, and now a member of the Tech team, the son of Mrs. Nora Danehower. Mississippi River freezes at Memphis for the first time in 22 years, people walked on the river here today. Ice in the river was between eight and nine inches thick near the bank. Mrs. Tony Luber has returned to her home in Adena, Ohio, after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burkhart, Sr. Mr. Frank Burkhart, Sr., has returned home from St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis where he had been under treatment.
Local-19400129-Local News-Mrs. Jennie B. Wilkin of Arkabutla, Miss., spent the weekend here with her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Baker and family. She was accompanied home by her great grandson, Gene Gross, who will spend the week with her. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCarroll are new residents of the city from Memphis in the Mallory apartment on Izard Street. J. F. Stout entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday for treatment. N. B. Rice was taken to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis Saturday for a heart ailment. Ned Mallory who has been under treatment at the Army-Navy Hosp. in Hot Springs, spent the weekend here with Mrs. Mallory and their daughter. He returned today for at least two weeks, where he is being treated for arthritis.
Local-19400130-Local News-Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Kinzer and daughter, Betty; Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kinzer, and Mrs. C. F. Kinzer, all of Memphis, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barnes. Mrs. Wright Lewis and M. S. Smith are recovering from the flu. Robert Earl Boone, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Boone is ill with a severe cold. R. L. Shankle has re- entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for treatment. Mrs. Annie Dial will move Thursday in the cottage on South Rosser Street, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Benthall. The cottage is owned by Mrs. N. B. Rice. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maness and son are new residents of the city from St. Louis. He works for Pete Adams. Miss Ruby Fair of Conway assumed her duties at the Forrest City Grammar School as instructor of physical education and director of auditorium activities, vice Miss Hilda Perkins. There is small improvement in Morgan Collins, small son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Collins, suffering from peritonitis which he developed when he had a ruptured appendix. Perry Herring, superintendent of schools at Halbert was a visitor here yesterday, he previously was principal at the Forrest City High School.
Local-19400131-Local News-Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Adams move this week into the furnished cottage owned by Mrs. Alleyne Wright on Cook Street. He is an instructor of Vocational Education at the FCHS. Mrs. Otis Tatum is under treatment at a Wynne clinic. Bill Wilkie has been ill at his home for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Payne and children of Hughes were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Edmondson, Monday. Clink Skelton has as his guest, his father of Lake City. Page 58 of 151
Local-19400201-Local News-George P. Walker, Jr., special agent of the Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, reports that 55,062 bales of Cotton were ginned before Jan.16 from the 1939 crop. W. A. Morrow and is recovering from an attack of ptomaine poisoning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bascom Green, in Memphis. Mrs. Morrow who suffered a heart attack is also at the daughter’s for the past several months. Mrs. I. Creston Brenner arrived yesterday from New York City for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradford. Rev. and Mrs. Vernon A. Hammond will move into the cottage on the corner of Division and Cook street owned by Mrs. S. L. Hodges. Miss Lula Sinclair will spend the weekend in Memphis as the guest of Mrs. J. F. McDougal and Mrs. Percy Barker. Mrs. Lindsay Bridgforth, Mrs. Raoul Carlisle and Miss Martha Carlisle are ill with the flu.
Local-19400202-Local News-Governor Bailey appoints John I. Jones, Sheriff and Collector of St. Francis Co. to replace J. M. Campbell who passed away. New business opens, Noah’s Ark is the name to be operated by Billy Gustafson one door north of David’s Grocery on Rosser Street. J. J. O’Fallin has been ill for the past two weeks at his home, from the flu. Mrs. Alleyne Wright is now making her home with Mrs. J. B. Wright. Suffering from pneumonia are Mrs. J. T. Hoskins and Mrs. Banks Wilkinson of Palestine. J. H. McCrary is ill at his home north of the city suffering from an attack of Malaria and a severe cold. Mrs. J. C. McCurdy is a visitor to Little Rock with her daughter, Mrs. Donald Denham and family. George Fisher is a new employee at Scott’s Store as Asst. Manager. He had been with Sears Roebuck Co. for the past 11 years. Mrs. W. A. Perry is visiting her daughter, Annie Mary in Little Rock today, and will return home with her mother to spend the weekend. T. O. Fitzpatrick is seriously ill at home.
Local-19400203-Local News-Martha Frances Dooley, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dooley was taken to the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis for treatment of pneumonia. Firemen were called to a house on Scott street to fight fire on roof of Negroes caused by sparks from the chimney. Officers of Hughes Planter’s National. Bank: J. O. E. Beck, Bert Pouncey, Jr., Wooten Anderson, J. E. Cooper, J. O. E. Beck, Jr., H. G. Harrison and J. E. Allen. Danna Lois Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams is spending the weekend with her grandparents in Marianna, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Spivey. Mrs. Grace Crippen is ill at her home with the flu. Mrs. Larene Eden is a new resident from Wynne, as an employee as clerk in office of the Farm Security Administration. Eugene Halbert of Hot Springs is a guest of Lawrence Rea, Jr. this weekend in Madison. Mrs. Peggy Barnett has just returned from visit to her sister, in Oxford, Miss., Mrs. Margaret Dunlap. Mrs. W. B. Young is critically ill at her home in Atlanta, former resident, and sister of Mr. Erle F. Hodges. Mrs. Mack Morse who underwent a major surgery at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis is reported to be satisfactory. Mrs. W. F. Horney is ill at her Page 59 of 151 home. The condition of Sara Ann Fondren, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Fondren, is reported better following a pneumonia attack.
Local-19400205-Local News-Mr. and Mrs. Simon Capps of Heth were visitors Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Horton of Newcastle. Dan Wylds, Jr., student at the U. of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock visited his father here yesterday. Miss Sallie Dun Sistrunk has returned from Jackson, Miss., where her uncle, W. D. Sistrunk, died last week. Miss Caroline Rollwage of Ft. Smith visited her grandmother yesterday, Mrs. O. B. Rollwage. Caroline Schuler is under treatment at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis. Marilyn Causey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Causey has been admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an appendicitis attack. The condition of N. B. Rice who underwent treatment at the Baptist Hosp. for a heart attack is reported about the same. Miss Mary Edna Watson of Benton, student at Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, stopped enroute from Memphis to visit her sister, Mrs. James Oursler. Kim Arnold, student at Jonesboro State College spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Arnold. Al Thomas, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas, has been brought home from Memphis hospital where he was treated for the flu. The condition of Mr. L. S. Marshall is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. E. B. Horn of Byhalia, Miss., had been visiting her daughter here, Mrs. Gazzola Vaccaro, and then in Memphis to visit another, Mrs. R. E. Baldwin.
Local-19400206-Local News-Miss Lillian Henry returned today to Durham, N. C., after a three week’s visit to her mother, Mrs. Gean Henry, and her sister, Miss Lorene Henry. James Richard Boyd of Hopkinsville, Ky., is visiting his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace Boyd. Mrs. George P. Walker, Sr. is ill at home with the flu. Martah Lou Manly, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Manly was taken yesterday to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for treatment of the flu.
Local-19400207-Local News-City council places firemen on salary basis, fixing the salary of the Chief at $25 per month, Asst. Chief $15; Second Asst. $12.50; 10 others at $10 per month. The 13 involved are part-time, who are on duty only to answer alarms. Sheriff John I. Jones and wife are in Little Rock today. Arthur Buchholz and Miss Mary Elizabeth Buchholz of Benton spent the weekend here with Mrs. Buchholz and Margaret Ruth Buchholz. They have been staying at the L. R. Grobmyer home since death of Mr. L. R. Grobmyer, Mrs. Buchholz’s mother. Mrs. Peyton Scott is recovering from an attack of the flu. Mrs. Loyd Myers was admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis this morning for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Love of Dardanelle will arrive today for a short visit with their son, Stirman Love and Mrs. Love who are both celebrating their wedding anniversaries tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Jess M. Johnston of Ft. Worth, Texas, will be guests this afternoon and tonight of Mr. J. B. Johnston. No change in condition of J. F. Page 60 of 151
Stout who is quite ill in Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. L. O. McDaniel, Sr., was admitted to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday for a probable operation and treatment. Mrs. W. E. Runyan and daughter, Sara Jane, and Mrs. E. Darnall of Colt will leave today for Conway to spend several days with Mrs. Darnell’s daughter and Mrs. Runyan’s sister, Mrs. Joe B. McGee, Mr. McGee and Allen Darnell McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fisher of Marks, Miss., will spend the weekend here with Mrs. Fisher’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rushid. Notice from Mrs. O. R. Dean, Guardian for Sara Ann Dean, and Doris Ray Dean, Minors, will sell minors interest in lands.
Local-19400208-Thursday-Local News-Fred McCuiston , local Negro, of Wynne was acquitted of murder of his brother based on self defense. Joe Goldstein has returned from the St. Louis markets where he spent several days buying spring and Summer merchandise for Goldstein’s Store. Mrs. Permelia Graham of Crawfordsville visited Miss Irene Freeman yesterday. Mrs. R. C. Eldridge is ill at her home. The N. B. Forrest Chapter of U. D. C. met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. J. Tharp.
Local-19400209-Local News-Mrs. Roger West visited her sister in Memphis, Mrs. C. E. Wyder, who is ill at her home there. She was accompanied by Mrs. Annie Dial who visited friends. John F. Peterson of Hope, a former resident of Forrest City, has entered the Army and Navy Hosp. in Hot Springs, and his condition is reported as serious. Mr. Joe P. Fogg is recuperating from a major operation at Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. Harold Bridgforth arrived here from Gurdon for visit with his mother, Mrs. Ethel Bridgforth. February assistance payments of $12 to Confederate Pensions for 3 recipients, total of 461 recipients in total per the State Welfare Dept for St. Francis Co.
Local-19400210-Local News-One youth was hurt and five others are reported to have barely escaped serious injuries when a Chevrolet sedan in which they were riding was hit by a Rock Island freight train at the Washington Street crossing here last night. Algie Vaughn of Route 2, Forrest City, was the driver, others were Bill Jolly, Miss Jodine Robinson, Miss Mary Frances Fleming, and Delaney Massey and Ernest Whittenton. Flu affecting J. K. Sales, Richard Dooley, and Margaret Ann Green, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Green.
Local-19400212-Local News-Mrs. O. M. Morris returned home yesterday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where she recently underwent a major operation. Miss Anne Voss underwent at appendix operation at the Methodist Hosp. Saturday. Mrs. W. B. Curtis of Haynes was taken home from Methodist Hosp. in Memphis to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Coy Tommey, here, yesterday. Ned Mallory returned home from the Army-Navy Hosp. in Hot Springs on Friday. Mrs. John C. Bowen has returned to her home in Memphis after a short visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel is Page 61 of 151 recovering from an attack of the flu. N. B. Rice expects to re-enter the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for treatment tomorrow. Ed Higgs begins employment at Broadway Drug Store, vice Bert Boyce at the soda fountain. Miss Sara Lanier of Little Rock spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. W. J. Lanier. Charles Simmons returned to work at the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas after a bout with the flu. Harold Bridgforth began employment at the Safeway Store. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kinder, two daughters, Carrie Lou and Betsy, and Mr. Peterson of Marianna were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pettis, they are former residents.
Local-19400213-Local News-Dr. and Mrs. Dedman are ill at home with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Jere Gates were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Gates in Memphis. A. G. Sweet will return tonight from Rochester, Minn., where he had been under treatment at Mayo’s Clinic for the past two weeks. James Croney of Widener is under treatment at the McLemore Clinic in Memphis. Buford Bradshaw of Heth is under treatment at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Charles White of Jonestown, Miss. was a weekend guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Williams. Mrs. E. T. Altman, Mrs. Annie Allen and Mrs. Talmadge Christopher are recovering from an attack of the flu at home. New residents are Mr. and Mrs. John Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gutherie, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee from Brinkley. Hoffman and Lee are with the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. Blackfish and Shell Lake: Mrs. Rufus Littell and son Austin, were guests of Mrs. Littell’s parents in Parkin, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Tarian were Memphis visitors, Sunday. Carl Edmondson is ill at his home. Mr. Dutch Erwin is ill at her home, suffering from the flu. Ollie Frazier has a recent attack of the flu as well as Clint Skelton. Darien Pennington spent a few days recently with his mother, Mrs. A. A. Pennington.
Local-19400215-Local News-L. L. Replogle entered the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis for observation. Mary Edith Bernauer, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bernauer, has been ill with ear infection since Monday. Miss Eleanor Davidson will spend tomorrow in Marvell visiting relatives, she will be accompanied home by Miss Eva Davidson who was visiting since Tuesday. Miss Kathryn Izard will leave tomorrow for Sheffield, Ala, to spend two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Lee Marks, and her sister, Mrs. Hazel Blackwell. Mrs. John Gholson, Jr. of Clarksville, Tenn., is here visiting her father, James Fussell.
Local-19400216-Local News-Three beer licenses revoked in St. Francis Co. by Revenue Commissioner F. M. McCarroll (Top Hat, Uncle Jim’s Place, and Brown Derby). Tom Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray is home from Hendrix College in Conway due to eye injury from acid when he dropped a test tube and it splashed in his eye. Charles Apple of Madison is under treatment at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis, and Al Smith of Widener is in Baptist Hosp. under treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Taylor have as their guests, Mrs. Page 62 of 151
Taylor’s uncle, B. E. Bonne, and T. Benbrook of Seattle, Wash., and Vernon Benbrook of Dallas, Texas.
Local-19400217-Local News-Firemen were called last night for roof fire at home of Lloyd Neill, on the Newcastle road, who suffered considerable damage to the roof. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Phillips are new residents from Brinkley living at 113 South Rosser Street. He is a field advisor for the Unemployment Compensation Division. George H. Morledge, Sr., returned home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis after treatment for the flu. Mrs. Henry Blessing and three daughters, Florene, Virginia and Nan, and Mrs. Marjorie Wilkerson of Wynne are visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bell. Mr. Richard Dale of Tuni is under treatment at the Veteran’s Hosp. in Memphis for a foot infection after having stuck a nail in his foot several weeks ago. Mrs. L. G. Landon returned to her home in Milford, Illinois. She had been called for illness of her father, Thomas Oliver Fitzpatrick, who later passed away. Mrs. T. A. Buford is expected home today from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where she has been under treatment. B. N. Wilson of Little rock was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Grobymer. Mrs. John C. Bowen, Jr., and Mrs. Milton Ulmstead, formerly Virginia Hinkle of Newport, both of Memphis, were visitors here yesterday. N. B. Rice returned home yesterday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Perry will visit from Newport with Mr. Perry’s sister, Mrs. Jake Crigger, and Mr. Crigger. Mrs. Fenner Laughinghouse will enter the Ear, Eye, Nose Clinic in Memphis for operation. L. B. Lamberson, formerly of Okla. City , began employment with Interstate Grocer Co. Mrs. Lamberson is expected next week to make their home here. Marjorie Russell Williams, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams, is under treatment at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400219-Local News-Miss Martha Prince, county health nurse will give First Aid courses at FCHS. Mrs. Homer Cavin spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. A. J. Moore in Vilonia. Mrs. R. S. Hayden and Geraldine Hayden are ill at home with the flu. Mrs. Joe Miller of Harrison is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rowland, Sr. Harry Neblett of Helena was a visitor here last night. Rev. J. V. Cobb left this morning for Weir, Miss., having been called on account of the critical illness of his father, G. S. Cobb.
Local-19400220-Local News-Mrs. Teddy Grant, former Forrest City resident, is injured in Wynne shooting. Bobby Ritchey of Wheatley was treated at a Wynne Clinic Sunday for injury to finger on a turning lathe.
Local-19400221-Local News-Joe P. Fogg returned home from the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis where he recently underwent a major operation, he had been there for about three weeks. J. A. Patterson leaves for Dallas to attend a week’s training conference for 1940 census workers, he is supervisor of the census for this district. James Fussell, Sr., Page 63 of 151 is ill with the flu at the home of a friend in Memphis. A. W. Buford is expected home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis after a minor operation.
Local-19400222-Local News-Mrs. Nall Brantley returned home Tuesday from two clinics where she had been under observation as a guest of Mrs. Lee Holland. County Clerk C. R. Garrison had returned from a three week’s stop in Miami, Fla.
Local-19400223-Local News-Ruth Vandiver returned last night from Prescott after a three days visit. Mrs. W. R. Curtis of Haynes is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Billinngsley of Auverne near Newport, and Mrs. Coy Tommey and infant daughter will visit Mrs. Billingsley, her sister. Miss Jenn Prince, student at Quachita College in Arkadelphia, will spend the weekend here with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Grover C. Prince. James Edward Roberts of this city, and Julius Wayne Parnell of Madison enlist in the U. S. Navy in Little Rock Wednesday. They were transferred to U. S. Naval Station, in Norfolk, Va. for training. Miss Elizabeth Dorris of Memphis will spend the weekend with her mother, Ms. Annie Dorris who is recovering from the flu. Mrs. Lloyd Myers returned home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where she had been under treatment for several weeks. W. M. Doyle, has returned to his home in Birmingham, Alabama, after a week’s visit with his daughter, Mrs. J. N. Newman and family.
Local-19400227-Tuesday-Local News-Marilane Sulcer, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sulcer of Palestine suffered a severe cut on her cheek when she fell from a chair at the Sulcer home. She has undergone treatment at Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Clarence Long and son, Joe, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wallin at Wynne. Mrs. Eugene Williams of this city was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis for treatment of a foot infection.
Local-19400228-Local News-Burglar enters Seaton home. Mrs. James F. Williamson will leave today for Water Valley, Miss, to visit relatives there for a week. Mrs. Evan Jarrell of Humboldt, Tenn., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cresap. Mrs. Osborne Williamson has returned to Dewitt after a short visit here with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Connaway. T. R. Lloyd was admitted to the Veterans Hosp. In Memphis for treatment today. The condition of Mrs. J. T. Fondren, Sr., who is recuperating from injures in a fall about ten weeks ago. She has been staying at the home her son, Ben Pope of Memphis.
Local-19400229-Local News-Curley Davis jailed on murder charge. Mrs. T. D. Rambo, Mrs. Norma R. Bridgforth, and Mrs. John W. Alderson will go to Little Rock tomorrow to attend a board meeting of the Arkansas Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy at the Marion Hotel there. Mrs. F. T. Whitted, returned from Texas where she spent the winter with her four sons. Mrs. Lemuel Gates of Memphis, sister in law of David, Jere and Jack Gates, is in critical condition at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. W. E. Stevens, Sr., Page 64 of 151 just returned from visit in Florida with her daughter, Mrs. H. Melton Ware and the Rev. Ware of Boynton, Fla.
Local-19400301-Local News-Miss Dorothy Dean is ill at home with a light attack of the flu. Mrs. Sam B. Harris is under treatment in Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. J. F. Stout entered the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday. Mrs. F. M. Satterfield is in a semi- conscious condition at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Seay moved into their new cottage on Mississippi Street.
Local-19400302-Local News-Roy Myers has been transferred by Kroger to Marvell.
Local-19400304-Local News-Mrs. T. P. Garner is under treatment at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis for injuries she received here Saturday afternoon when she jumped from a burning automobile. She was treated for a broken leg at Bogart Clinic before being transferred to Memphis. The car was driven by a relative, Ewell Ward.
Local-19400305-Local News-St. Francis Abstract Co. sold today to F. F. Harrelson.
Local-19400306-Wednesday-Local News-Forrest City Post No. 4-American Legion, meeting postponed, per Lawrence Jones, Command. Mrs. C. S. Rine of Pittsburgh, Pa., stopped over here yesterday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Scott. She is enroute to visit her mother in Little Rock, Mrs. J. A. Williams, and her brother, A. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Haven, Sr. are in Rochester, Minn., where Mrs. Haven has entered Mayo’s Clinic for treatment.
Local-19400307-Local News-AAA checks arrive in amount of $17,190.99 for payment to 256 participating farmers of St. Francis Co., per Fred Martin. Carey Vandiver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Vandiver is under treatment at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis for a congested chest. Mrs. G. P. Mallard of Heth is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Jack Bridgforth is suffering from ptomaine poisoning at home.
Local-19400308-Local News-Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Sturch have returned to town from Brinkley. He is still employed at the Rock Island station in Brinkley. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stevens, Jr., are building a new home on lot behind his parents home.
Local-19400309-Saturday-Local News-Warren E. Casteel makes honor roll at Univ. of Texas. J. R. Chappell, Jr. FCHS class of 1937, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Chappell of Forrest City, is one of 18 fraternity men at LSU initiated into Samurai, inter-fraternity. Lindsay Bridgforth is ill at his home. Annie May Yarbrough of Wheatley has been admitted to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Fred Moseley has returned from Baptist Hosp. in Memphis after treatment. Page 65 of 151
Local-19400311-Local News-Two white men arrested for James A. Clarke home burglary, Sheriff John I. Jones identified he arrested in N. Little Rock Sunday morning, Harry Paul White, age 24, and his brother, Richard E. White, both of Los Angeles, Calif. Henry Fisher is new manager of Cleo-Vess Bottling Co. here to replace T. H. Lloyd. He had been a manager for them in Gilmore, Texas. Mrs. Lloyd will still work in the office. Queen Elizabeth, world’s largest passenger ship, is docked in New York for war’s duration. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Roberts of West Memphis were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Joyner this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Haven, Sr., returned from Rochester, Minn., Saturday night. Mrs. H. W. Batchelor left yesterday for Arkadelphia, having been called there on account of the illness of her father, J. W. Carter.
Local-19400312-Local News-Sidney Merrick of El Dorado, former resident of Forrest City, was a visitor here yesterday. Mrs. Brooks Borden and infant daughter, Beth, and Mrs. W. W. Draper returned home Sunday from Memphis. Mrs. Paul Isbell was a visitor to her mother, Mrs. S. L. Hodges, and left son, Paul Vernon, for several days. Herman Bokker and Charlie White take over Dodge-Plymouth Agency in Forrest City.
Local-19400315-Local News-Friday-Local Candidates: County Judge-Dennis W. Horton and Charles Fleming; Co. Treasurer-J. H. Fletcher and John I. Jones; Representative-E. J. Butler and O. J. Gandy; County and Probate Clerk-C. R. Garrison; Sheriff and Collector-Dr. W. A. Winter and Roger W. West; Tax Assessor-Parham Christopher and Charles D. Buford; Circuit Clerk-G. B. Fogg;
Local-19400316-Saturday-Mrs. Thomas Gatling and Miss Dorothy Bridgforth will leave for Shreveport, La. to visit Mary Gatling and other places. Mrs. Horne Adams of Monticello is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Walker, Sr. Mrs. Nolte Reynolds and daughter Alice Marie Kennedy, left this morning for Cave City, Ky. where Mr. Reynolds is, and make their home there. Paul Thompson is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Miss Minnie and Frances Turrentine of Little Rock age guests of their sister, Mrs. S. J. Dean and Mr. Dean. Dora Lee Sampley underwent an appendectomy at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday. Mrs. H. W. Batchelor is expected home tomorrow from Arkadelphia where she was called because of father’s illness, J. W. Carter. Justice of Peace G. M. Dooley suffered a heart attack yesterday afternoon at his home. He is semi-conscious this morning. Mrs. W. B. Brady of Memphis and Mrs. Sam Hall of the Horseshoe Club near Hughes arrived last night to be with their father, G. M. Dooley. F. F. Harrelson is ill at his home. Mrs. Clay Waddell underwent a major operation at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis Saturday.
Local-19400319-Tuesday-The Methodist Church at Blackfish Lake nears completion and dedication is expected next week at Easter Sunday evening. It is begin built on land Page 66 of 151 donated by Carl Edmondson just off Hwy 70. Local Election on Apr.2,1940 Candidates: County Judge-Dennis W. Horton and Charles Fleming; County Treasurer-J. B. Fletcher and John I. Jones; Representative: E. J. Butler and O. J. Gandy; County and Probate Clerk-C. R. Garrison; Sheriff and Collector-Dr. W. A. Winter and Roger W. West; Tax Assessor- Parham Christopher and Charles D. Buford and Walter Rich; Circuit Clerk-G. B. Fogg. Mrs. F. M. Satterfield returned home Sunday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Mary Castleberry of Heth is a patient at Campbell’s Clinic in Memphis.
Local-19400320-Wednesday-FCHS Football schedule announced: Memphis GBC/Benton/N. Little Rock/ Marianna/ Paragould/ Jonesboro/ Russellville/ Stuttgart/ Wynne/ Helena/ Blytheville. Mrs. John Gholson of Clarksdale, Tenn. is visiting her father, James Fussell, Sr. Mrs. J. R. Williams, formerly Bernice White, was admitted to the Brownsville Tenn. Hospital for a serious operation. Two locals ill at home are Mr. A. A. French and Mrs. W. D. Thomas. E. W. McClain of Arkadelphia spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. O. O. Phillips and family. S. G. Gray, manager of the Kroger store on Front St. is ill at his home. Miss Ann Campbell, student at Fairmont College in Washington, D. C. is home for holidays. Mrs. Frank Staten is recovering from a major operation at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400321-Thursday-Three injured in auto-truck accident on 70. This morning 20 miles east of here near Shell Lake an accident, and Clarence Reed, age 30 of Fayetteville, Tenn. driving the truck, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving. The injured are O. P. Mackey of Memphis, former player on Wynne HS football squad; R. F. Wallace of Memphis, blacksmith for the Missouri-Pacific railroad; and L. N. Ramsey of Fayetteville, Tenn. All the injured were taken to St. Joseph Hosp. in Memphis for treatment. Mrs. Mabel Tollett has returned from Springfield, Mo. where she was called on account of the condition of her mother, knocked down by a passing car on Monday,
Local-19400323-Friday-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Devazier moved yesterday into the new home recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Taylor out by the high school in the Vaccaro addition. Mrs. Louis Haven, Jr. entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for emergency appendectomy.
Local-19400323-Saturday-Cantata at Methodist Church-Offertory-Mrs. Albert Laser-Choir Director: Sara Dunn Sistrunk-Organist: Dorothy French Choir soloists: Mrs. J. E. Harris, Walter Stevens, Jr., Fred Seaton, Jr., Mrs. J. A. Taylor, William Irving-Choir: Mrs. Raleigh Rich, Jean Rowland, Jean Newman, Mrs. T. K. Arnold, Venici Thomas, Jean Poole, Frances Maupin, Laurie Gene Williams, Margaret Anne Perdzock, Betty Jean Fisher, Joanne Perdzock, Mary Virginia Seaton, Janie Laughinghouse, Winston Wilson, Paul Ritchie Eldridge, Raleigh Rich, Ben Fogg, Jr., Frank King, Jr., A. E. Thomas, Jr., Russell Page 67 of 151
Rowland, William Seaton, and Frank Warren, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sistrunk and George Sistrunk of Greenville, Miss., will be guests tomorrow of Miss Sara Dunn Sistrunk, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Brown. There are Miss Sistrunk’s parents and George is her brother.
Local-19400325-Monday-Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Heustess and Mr. and Mrs. John Danehower received minor injuries yesterday in an auto collision at the St. Francis River bridge on Hwy 70. They were enroute to Parkin when an auto driven by Ernest Wesch of Cabins in the Cotton going east skidded into the other car. Miss Sue Ferguson, Russell Puckett and w. H. Dyer of Murfreesboro, Tenn. were guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Trice at the home of her mother, Mrs. B. T. McDaniel. George R. Smith of Heth is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. The Walter Durst’s have as their guests, Mrs. Durst’s sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brock, and daughter Yvonne, of Tampa, Fla.
Local-19400326-Tuesday-B. and F. Advertising Co. to have new building at the intersection of Grant and Division Streets. I. M. Fulkerth, member of the firm said today. Louis Cox has the contract for the building has purchased one of the houses which stand on the property, and have moved it to the lot east of his residence on Tennessee Street. Mrs. John Dover of Goodwin has been admitted to the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400327-Wednesday-H. E. Schellhous, engineer for Forrest City Improvement District has tendered his resignation to the district and will return to the practice of civil engineering. Mr. Schellhous came to Forrest City nearly a quarter century ago, and had been engaged in civil engineering until about five years ago, when he was employed by the Soil Conservation Service, and later by Forrest City Improvement District NO. 7. Governor Carl Bailey today appointed J. C. Crawford Justice of the Peace for Madison Township to replace the late G. M. Dooley. Billy Thomasson is a new employee at the Broadway Shoe Shop, coming here from Blytheville. Mrs. Henry R. Blackstone of Water Valley, Miss., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. James F. Williamson, and Mr. Williamson. Helen Forrester underwent an emergency appendectomy at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis on Monday. Mrs. Claud Baker entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an appendectomy.
Local-19400328-Thursday-Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home of Merwin Luallen, city mail carrier, on West Cook Street last night. It started in the kitchen while Mrs. Luallen and their two children were asleep at the time. The house was the property of Hugh McCormick. United States District Court suspends Solomon S. Hargraves from practice of law for 5 years in the U. S. District Court. The offense alleged that he conspired with William H. Jordan, Wheatley Negro doctor, to prevent the U. S. Government from collecting a fine and costs. Julian Gilliam will arrive home from Port Arthur, Texas where he recently completed a radio course. Page 68 of 151
Local-19400330-Saturday-Mrs. Grace Perry moves her beauty shop to her home at 308 S. Izard Street, The Perrye Health and Beauty Salon. Mrs. S. C. Russworm of Hughes has been admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. G. M. Dooley will leave in about ten days to move to Memphis and live with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Braden. Mrs. Ethel Bridgforth and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bridgforth are moving into the home of the late Mrs. L. R. Grobmyer.
Local-19400401-Monday-Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Goldsworthy and two daughters have moved into the Fussell home on Fussell Street. Mr. Goldsworthy is the manager of the Interstate Grocer Co. here. Mrs. Laura Davis Fitzhugh, Mrs. Lula Davis Neel and Mrs. Mattie Mae Davis Guiss of Augusta were visitors here yesterday.
Local-19400402-Tuesday-U. S. Census takers announced for county: Ward 1-Raoul Carlisle; Ward 2-Ruth S. Beazley, Mary Alice Bradford; Ward 3-Mrs. Alleyne Wright, Mrs. Eddie M. Johnston; Madison Twn.-Mrs. Elizabeth H. Connaway, Miss Eunice F. Puckett; Blackfish Twp-Samuel G. Ashworth; Franks Twn-William R. Ferguson, Rodney F. Wylds, Mrs. Mary Jo Roberts; Hughes Town-Mrs. Wilton E. Austin; Garland Twn.-Albert W. Pilkington, Leland E. Stiles; Widener Twn-Miss Johnnie Ruth Swan; Griggs Twn-Mrs. Eva B. Grobmyer, Joseph E. Surginer, Arthur L. Devereux, Merwin McCoy; Heth Twn-Lawrence E. Rea, Jr. , Odell Vinson; Johnson Twp-Mrs. Minnie G. Wall, Worth B. Armstrong; L’anguille Twn-Charles Leslie Ellis; Madison Town-Miss Mildred L. Anderson; Prairie Twn- Marvin M. Massey; Telico Twn-James W. Gilbreth, Virgil Eugene Peevey; Wheatley Town- Charles S. Hemenway; Wheatley Twp-Mrs. Charline Smith Stewart; CCC Camp SCS10- Oliver C. Harvey. Census experts predict about 145,000,000 citizens between 1965 and 1975. They estimate it is now 132,000,000. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laney will move into the north side Sinclair apartment on South Forrest street. Shannon Fogg, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fogg, Jr. is expected home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400403-Wednesday-Work started today on the new Canaan overpass on Hwy 1 south of Haynes, where the highway crosses the Missouri-Pacific RR Tracks. S. M. Dixon of Warren is the contractor. Russell Bros. circus to show here April 16 on Hwy 70 opposite Butler Station. Mrs. J. V. Williams of Widener is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, and Stanley Jones of Wheatley is in Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Retha Fay Jett of Caldwell has been admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400404-Thursday-Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Priest are new residents in this city from Searcy. They are making their home at the Dunlap tourist home on West Broadway. They will assume management on May 1. Miss Ruth Vandiver is ill at the Walker apartments. Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Arrington have moved into the Walter Prewett house on North Washington Street. No mention of World War II in this issue. Page 69 of 151
Local-19400405-Friday-As of Mar.26,1940, the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas shows a balance sheet of $2,537,584.71 in assets, deposits of $2,221,696.31. Bus Schedules show three carriers: Greyhound, Missouri Pacific and Arkansas Motor Coaches. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wallace and children are now residents of this city from Perryville, they will make their home in the S. H. Daggett apartment.
Local-19400406-Saturday-Mrs. E. H. Simmons is in Miami, Fla., having been called there on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Sharp. Tommy Lloyd and Albert Laser, Jr., entertained with a trumpet duet at the joint meeting of the Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit of the Legion Hut Thursday night. Mrs. Latina Boyle of Rosewell, N. M., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha G. Wyatt, and her niece, Mrs. J. B. Fletcher. J. H. Eaton who is under treatment at Campbell’s clinic in Memphis continues to improve. A cottage for Mr. and Mrs. Jere Gates is now under construction on North Washington Street on the lot north of the Royer residence, and Louis Cox is the contractor. It will have six rooms and be covered by asbestos siding.
Local-19400408-Monday-St. Francis County CCC enrollees head for Little Rock: Lawrence Harvey Ambrose, Eugene Bridges, Clarence Amon Brinneman, Ernest Edward Campbell, Robert W. Dice, Lolan French, William Aaron Gardner, Lloyd Walton Hamblin, David Hamilton, Dixie Henry, Fellie Hogue, Haymond Hughes, Andrew James, Henry Johnson, John Lathan, Robert Levitt, Hugh Edward Manaco, Arthur Ernest Raines, Albert Shaw, Ernest Rainey, Albert Shaw, Turel Shipley, Paul Smith, Elbert Stough, Walter Tannenberger, Donald Teague, Charley Thomas, Thomas Benjamin Brown, Thomas Parkman, Ben Turner, Harold Vaughn. Cartoon depicts “One-Way Neutrality” with caption, Hi Sye! You Cawnt do that, you know, carrying buckets for Germany and the Allies. Helen and Andy Forrester returned home yesterday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where they underwent appendectomy surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Dooley visited Mrs. Dooley’s father, O. L. Crafford in Cotton Plant yesterday. Mrs. George M. Dooley left yesterday to make her home in Memphis with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Braden and Mr. Braden. E. H. Simmons left today by plane for Miami, Fla., where his wife and daughter, are both ill.
Local-19400409-Tuesday-John L. Daniels, formerly of Ripley, Tenn., but for the last two years with the Raiford Motor Co. of Memphis agency for Desoto and Plymouth cars, has opened the John L. Daniels Motor Co. in the Rice building on South Washington Street, and will have the agency in the Forrest City area for Desoto and Plymouth cars. The Sinclair Service Station is now under management by Joel Ferrell, a native of St. Francis Co., and is well and favorably known throughout the county. Mr. and Mrs. Burk Mann have purchased the James Wolfe place on East Broadway yesterday. The site contains 20 acres and has been in the Wolfe Family since 1887. Mr. and Mrs. Mann plan to build a Page 70 of 151
Colonial home on their new property. Mr. and Mrs. Thad Gilbert have moved to the apartment at the residence of Mrs. Annie Dorris. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hoskins are new residents in the city from Parkin. They are at home in the Ferguson apartment on North Izard Street. He is employed at the Dixie Baking Co. Mrs. Edna Young of Chicago, Illinois is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Aldridge.
Local-19400410-Wednesday-Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bridgforth have moved here from Marianna, and are at home in the cottage owned by Mr. Charles Norton on East Cross Street. He is employed by the Forrest City Abstract Co. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glisson will move here from Blytheville, and are at home in the cottage one door south of Mrs. L. S. Marshal, Mr. Glisson is employed by a tobacco company. Mrs. Raymond Sharpe will return from Memphis on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Krivcher.
Local-19400411-Thursday-Bradshaw’s Standard Esso stations installs new Auto Rock Lubricating machines. Hodges Coal Co. to have new location, office being built, and new large coal bins, near the Missouri-Pacific freight depot, per S. L, Hodges, Manager. C. A. Pettus of Widener is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Moore and daughter are new residents in this city from Mississippi. They are at home in the Vaccaro-Grobmyer cottage formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McMahon. C. E. McCullum is a new employee at the Clarence Saunders station, coming here from Brinkley.
Local-19400412-Friday-Old time minstrel to be presented here April 23 by the Odd Fellows.
Local-19400413-Saturday-Mrs. Maud C. Foley of Pine Bluff is guest of her brother, R. T. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson.
Local-19400415-Monday-Mrs. Charles R. Izard is spending the week in Jonesboro visiting her daughters, Mrs. Fred Troutt and Miss Sedley Izard. She will attend a recital at the Jonesboro State College by Miss Izard. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cole returned home to Russellville after a visit here with Mrs. Cole’s mother, Mrs. J. B. Johnston. Mrs. Otto B. Rollwage and Mrs. Scott Kirkpatrick left yesterday for Washington, D. C., Mrs. Rollwage to visit her daughter, Mrs. V.R. Collier, and Mrs. Kirkpatrick to visit her son, Scott Kirkpatrick, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brock and daughter, Yvonne, house guests of Mrs. Brock’s sister, Mrs. Walter V. Durst, on returning home to Gary, Indiana, had an accident in an ice storm causing the car to turn over several times. The family received no serious injuries, but the auto was badly smashed.
Local-19400416-Tuesday-A new grocery store and meat market will open tomorrow on the corner of Grant and Hill streets, under management of Virgil Vandiver, and will be Page 71 of 151
Vandiver’s Market and Grocery. Mr. Vandiver has been in the grocery business here in Forrest City for 17 years. Mrs. T. H. Lloyd spent the weekend at her brother’s, Jap Edward, in Paragould. Cecil and Randolph McKenzie of Memphis were visitors of their sister, Mrs. M. C. Baker and Mr. Baker.
Local-19400417-Wednesday-Forrest City has a population of 5,638, a gain of 1,044 made in past ten years per Jennings A. Patterson, Supervisor of Census for1940 in St. Francis Co. Jay Burke, Miss Laura Gene Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bridgforth, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Green, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Daniels, and Erle Hodges attended a bingo party in Little Rock given for Safeway Stores employees.
Local-19400418-Thursday-Madison has population growth to 829 in 1940 as opposed to 634 in 1930. Mrs. Beverly Lambert of Little Rock, sister of Mrs. James Taylor of this city, was seriously injured in an auto accident which occurred in N. Little Rock last night. Mr. Lambert was with his wife at the time of the accident was knocked unconscious. Mrs. Lambert suffered severe injuries to pelvic bone, bladder and other injuries. Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor went over to Little Rock to be with her sister.
Local-19400420-Saturday-Mrs. Raymond Reed of Caldwell, has been under treatment at Dr. Peterson’s clinic in Wynne. Montine Dooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dooley, and Helen Forrester came home from the Baptist Hosp. yesterday. Woodson Moseley makes good record at Hendrix College tennis team.
Local-19400422-Monday-I. Buford Stewart and three negroes were injured in an auto accident when he ran into a M. & A. Railroad barrier at Wheatley yesterday. Marianna and Wynne lose population in 1940 census. Mostly too light to read, just like April 19. Eugene Snyder of Memphis spent Sunday in Forrest City visiting his sister, Mrs. O. N. Warren. Fred Castling of Ft. Smith is guest of his daughter, Mrs. Gaither Dooley and Mr. Dooley.
Local-19400423-Tuesday-Parkin loses population in the last ten years, 1,410 as to 1,676 in 1930. Gene Warmath and Bowden Wyatt, coaches at Mississippi State College were business visitors here yesterday. Mrs. Thomas Gatling is under treatment at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. O. F. Leonard left today for El Dorado, Kansas, on account of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. E.J. Leonard. Heywood Heustess, former employee of City Drug Store, is now with Swift & Co. in Memphis.
Local-19400424-Wednesday-Firemen called for fire of undetermined origin at the Smith- Hughes building on the FCHS grounds last night, small damage reported.
Local-19400425-Thursday-The Seventh Cavalry Brigade (Mechanized) of some 3,000 officers and men and over 1,000 vehicles will pass thru Forrest City from Ft. Knox, Ky. to Monroe, La. to participate in the Third Army Maneuvers in the Saline Area. The trial of H. Page 72 of 151
A. Hennard, Wheatley Barber, charged with the fatal shooting of Erwin Ochschlager in Wheatley in Sept. opened in St. Francis Co. Circuit Court. Elmo Taylor is the prosecuting attorney, assisted by S. S. Hargraves. Harold Sharpe and Ross Mathis of Cotton Plant are representing the defendant. Six modern tourist cabins under construction for Newton Landers and James Lanier on their lot on Broadway and North Forrest, to the rear of the Sinclair Service Station. Fred Lindauer is the contractor. Hughes had a gain in population of 87 to 1,002 in 1940. Construction of new ice plant on the old Harve Lytton residence property at Hill street and the Missouri Pacific railway tracks. The contractor is J. H. Turner of Parkin.
Local-19400426-Friday-Miss Kathryn Izard is spending the weekend in Osceola with her sister, Mrs. C. F. Manley. Mrs. J. M. Satterfield entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for observation. Miss Mary Izard will spend the weekend in Little Rock as guest of Mrs. J. V. Harpending and family. A. F. Thomas is ill at his home. Mrs. Joe Moore will visit her daughter in Little Rock, Mrs. Hugh Keller. Five men buy the Soudan Plantation on Hwy 79 north of Marianna, Burk Mann, Leo Vaccaro, Gazzola Vaccaro, Rufus Woody of Forrest City, and John Mann of Marianna.
Local-19400427-Saturday-H. A. Hennard exonerated of murder charge in St. Francis County Circuit court when the jury said “not Guilty.” Mrs. Mabel Toliett left for Springfield, Mo. on account of illness of her mother. Billy Patterson, small son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Patterson, was brought home from Baptist Hosp. in Memphis after treatment.
Local-19400429-Monday-FCHS Band makes good showing in state meet, and A. F. Thomas takes first in Drum Major contest. J. Paul Driscoll ordained by the First Baptist Church by the deacons and ordained ministers. Mr. Driscoll is manager of the West Bros. Store. Rev. R. S. Hayden is suffering from the flu at home. Mrs. W. W. Campbell and William Campbell visited John Mann, her brother, in the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis who had an appendectomy. Mrs. Thomas Edman of Santa Monica, Calif. is here vesting her sons, Edmond T. and Marvin B. Norfleet. Mrs. Sam D. Hall of Hughes is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400430-Tuesday-G. B. Fessard is new manager of West Bros. Store. He replaces J. Paul Driscoll, who moved to Bastrop, La. to accept call as minister. Louis F. Haven, Sr. has been named as one of the seven new directors of the Independent Theater Owners of Arkansas. New clinic being constructed on corner of Dillard and Rosser for Dr. W. G. Langhrun who will move here from Kentucky with his wife and 3 children, and will be at home in the Gatling cottage next door to the post office. John A. Moore has the contract to build. Marsha Clarke, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Presley Clarke, has been brought home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where she was treated for pneumonia and Page 73 of 151 complications. Mrs. Max Greenfield left for Nashville, Tenn. to join her husband there and make their home. She had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burns.
Local-19400501-Wednesday-Martha Swaby of Colt had her tonsils and adenoids removed in a Wynne clinic.
Local-19400502-Thursday-Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Handley left for Pine Bluff to make their new home. Among those from here who will attend the 6th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bradshaw, Miss Margaret Louise Rauscher, Mr. and Mrs. Burk Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Gazzola Vaccaro, James Groves, Jack Vaughn, Walter Allen, Jr., and Joseph Whittenton. Mrs. E. C. Gatling suffered a sprained ankle yesterday in a fall down the back steps of her home. Mrs. J. F. Peterson left for Jonesboro to tack position with the WPA district office.
Local-19400503-Friday-Fire damages the John C. Bell, Estate, two story home on South Izard. The furnishing of three families were damaged by the fire, Mrs. Bess Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stubbs. A. D. Nuckolls, Jr. will arrive home from Joplin, Missouri, where he completed his studies at Joplin Junior College, and he passed his test flight and received the highest record in his class in aviation. Mrs. Thomas Gatling entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for examination.
Local-19400504-Saturday-Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Scott will leave today to make their home in Memphis where he is a contractor, his son, Adrion will remain here until school closes. Mrs. G. W. Stubbs has moved to 436 South Rosser St. formerly known as the Dr. Alley residence. Mr. and Mrs. David Bridgforth, will arrive from Vinita, Okla. for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Norma R. Bridgforth, before moving to Los Angeles, California to live.
Local-19400506-Monday-Hailey Jones, Jr., 11 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hailey Jones of Round Pond is in critical condition at John Gaston Hosp. in Memphis after he was diagnosed with rabies.
Local-19400507-Tuesday-Sam’s Place on Hwy 70 loses beer permit. FCHS has two valedictorians for 1940, Ruth Horton and Gladys Williams. There will be no salutatorian.
Local-19400508-Wednesday-376 in county receive public welfare checks. Sam Danehower elected President of Arkansas Tech FFA at Russellville, son of Mrs. Nora Danehower of Forrest City. A. F. Thomas, Sr. is coming home from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where he was undergoing treatment.
Local-19400509-Thursday-Hendrix Orchestra for FCHS Junior-Senior Dance tonight. Page 74 of 151
Local-19400510-Friday-Four tourist cabins under construction for Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McBride on their lot on Hwy 70 east of Forrest City behind the Swing Inn which they also own and operate. Mrs. Laura Lee Lemon is under treatment at a Blytheville hospital. Mrs. Sallie Jordan is in critical condition at her home in this city.
Local-19400511-Saturday-Chatfield-Neuhardrt road to be paved. Bids on May 31 for concrete pavement of four and one half miles on the Chatfiedl-Neuhardt road, U. S. 79. U. S. 79 is now paved for six miles, starting at Lehi. Douglas Buford, son of Mayor and Mrs. Charles Buford was taken to an eye specialist in Memphis today for injury to his eye by rock that struck him while playing with a companion.
Local-19400513-Monday-Five new FCHS Honor Society members: Miss Ida Grace Herod, Mary Frances Fleming, A. F. Thomas, Jr., Marian Pearl Heustess, and Paul Ritchie Eldridge. Open house held for FCHS Senior graduate James Dillon, Jr. Robert J. Myers is under treatment at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ford have returned from Little Rock and he is now employed with the Moseley’s Laundry. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hart are new residents from Ft. Smith and are at home in the apartment at the residence of Mrs. T. A. Buford. He is the field advisor for the Unemployment Compensation Division. Mrs. Walter Sweet is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Deward Casewell, the former Louise Fisher, left for Green forest to join her husband and make their home there.
Local-19400514-Tuesday-City Cemetery sees marked improvement on the grounds as result of work of an association headed by J. L. Davis. Johnnie Faulkner of Helena is new patrol officer stationed here soon. Cottage being constructed for Dr. and Mrs. Paul Lanier on the Lanier lot located on the road to Round Pond, near the Belshe Plantation. Clarence Schmitt is the contractor for the home. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lines and daughter, Chambliss, visited Mrs. Line’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams Sunday. Colt Elementary school presents a play tonight, “The Palace of Carelessness” with actors: Billye Sue Peevey, Mary F. Holmes, Joan Morphis, Cecil Oswalt, Marie Gandy, Bettye Gatten, Betty Sue Dill, Bob Lee Bynum, Dick Gatten, Carroll Dean Kerr, O. J. Gandy, James L. Higgs, David South, Jerry Bob Higgs, Charles Spencer, Alex Hamilton, James Ray Clark, Jewell Hamilton, and Mary Lillie Osborn. Others: Elbert Milton, Hairle Milton, Jackie Kilgore, Harry R. Kilgore, Joan Hobbs, Sadie Faye Kerr, Talmadge Osborn, Robert Morphis, Kenneth Johnson, Elizabeth Britton, Bessie Mae Speer, Helen Jean Oswalt, Maud Lucius, Dorothy Armstrong, James McCutchen, Maxine Huffman, Opal Wilson, Corinne Gilbert, Willene Weddington, and Christine Etheridge.
Local-19400515-Wednesday-FCHS will have 65 graduates this year: Girls: Louise Berlotsky, Ora Mae Choate, Martha Henry, Emily Gadberry, Geraldine Hayden, Jata Page 75 of 151
Humphrey, Nora Marie Hurt, Rita Mullin, Delotte Moore, Mary B. Powell, RaMona Butler, Cephor Spencer, Mary E. Vardaman, Gladys Williams, Martha Carlisle, Barian Dooley, Emily Fisher, Marilyn Humphrey, Alberta Hynds, Helen Levitt, Dorothy McCutchen, Margaret Perdzock, Rosa Powers, Ruth Rowland, Frances Trimue, Lorene Whitner, Roberta Wilson; Boys: Walter Barnes, Loy Coats, Charles Casteel, Will Roe Danehower, Wilbur Fleming, Bill Gatling, Jerry Hicky, Tommie Lloyd, Charlie Myers. Wallace Nichols, Proctor Norton, Ted Parker, Harley Rohrer, Leonard Sampley, Louis Stough, Tom Seay, William Vincent, John Wood, and Rufus Woody, A. C. Bridewell, Billy Casteel, James Dillon, Calvin Downey, Eugene Freeman, Seymon Goldstein, Leonard Lyons, Virgil McCutchen, Ed McMahon, C. R. Pierce, Oliver Rowland, Edwin Reed, Bruce Stough, W. L. Tannenburger, Jack West, Garland Williams, and Neil Hope. One change in faculty at FCHS, Miss Jeanne Martin of Benton replacing Miss Genevieve Hunt. Other teachers are: Miss Jeanne Martin, Mrs. Ercel Brown, Luther Lieblong, Miss Mildred Horton, Miss Fannie C. Legg, Miss Ophelia Fisher, Dewitt Smith, Mrs. Thomas McDaniel, Coy Toomey, Miss Ona Marie Schneider, Miss Edna Joyce Ramsey, Miss Frances Counts, J. C. Vollentine, Miss Stella Doyle, Miss Bertha Davidson, Miss Tolise King, Mrs. Otis Holwerk, Miss Sara Dunn Sistrunk, J. M. Shofner, Mrs. Mayola McDougal, Lewis Hawley, M. S. Smith, William Irving, Miss Nora Morgan. Mrs. Duey Hutchins and small daughter of Troy, Mo., arrived for visit with Mrs. Hutchin’s mother, Mrs. George L. Turk, who is seriously ill at her home in the Parrott community. Mrs. Frank Burkhart is under treatment at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis. Miss Mary Elizabeth Folbre had her appendix removed at Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Mattie Byrd is under treatment at the St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. T. D. Rambo is recuperating from a recent illness at her home on 939 S. Willett in Memphis.
Local-19400516-Thursday-Mrs. Hazel Blackwell of Sheffield, Ala. is visiting her mother, Mrs. R. J. Izard. Approval for move of court from Helena to Forrest City, District Court of Eastern Arkansas, by the United States Senate Judiciary sub-committee. Marshall Fussell, son of James Fussell of this city, will graduate from Junior Military Academy in Bloomington Springs, Tenn. of May 28. He is valedictorian of his class out of eight students. Mr. and Mrs. Barney B. Pankey and two children left last night for Roswell, N. M. to make their home. He recently sold his barber shop to H. A. Hennard.
Local-19400517-Friday-Rev. Robert Joseph Englert, cousin of Mary Faith Bernauer, is going to be made a priest in the Catholic Church on Saturday in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baker will leave tomorrow for State College, Miss. to attend graduation of son, Billy Baker. Mrs. Alta Belshe of Mt. Dora, Fla. is visiting her son, Ed Belshe and family. Dr. J. O. Rush and David Gates returned Wednesday from Lexington, Ky. where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Rush’s mother. Page 76 of 151
Local-19400518-Saturday-Mrs. W. J. Wood of Colt was brought home Thursday from a Wynne clinic where she underwent treatment.
Local-19400520-Monday-Pink Palace Café scheduled to reopen on May 25, according to John Patrichios, manager of the café. They had to repair damage from a fire. Miss Dorothy French presents piano students in recital at FCHS auditorium on May 20 at 7:30pm, performing are: Margie Russell Williams, Earl Jackson, Jr., Billy Barry, Margaret Rich, Roy Dell Caldwell, Helen Evans Jackson, Alleyne De Rossitt, Linda Rauscher, Louise DeRossitt, Donald Williams, Faye Moore, Jackie Sue Matheny, Mary Margaret Smith, Maxine Bell, Jerry Wall, Mary Allison Tipton, Martha Ree Belshe, Vanlouis McDaniel, Jim Cobb, Rosemary Haven, Delorese Meals, Jim Cobb, and Olevia Meals. Mrs. Alma Deaderick of Marianna visited her son, Rodgers Deaderick and Mrs. Deaderick Sunday. Jimmy Beazley, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beazley, Jr., is recovering from a throat operation at Methodist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400521-Tuesday-Mary Ellen Haury, oldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Haury will graduate from Little Rock HS today.
Local-19400522-Wednesday-Swimming pool opens June 1. Miss Laura Joe Stayton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stayton of Palestine, formerly of Forrest City, will graduate from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Little Rock May 23. Mrs. F. L. Proctor returned Sunday night from Junction City, Colorado, where she attended the graduation of her granddaughter, Miss Nancy Ann Kinard, who was valedictorian of the Senior Class.
Local-19400523-Thursday-Wind and hail storm damages farm feed house which collapsed and killed four cows on the James DeRossitt farm. Miss Loraine Lindsey has been granted a leave of service for a year, and Miss Naomi Brantley will take her place. Mrs. G. B. Fessard has been called to Stuttgart on account of her mother’s illness.
Local-19400524-Friday-Two hunters lost in woods for six hours, T. J. Aycock and George B. Rucks, turned out at least 20 men in the woods north of Palestine after the two men became separated.
Local-19400525-Saturday-Miss Mary Louise Schellhous entered St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis for observation.
Local-19400527-Monday-The Eleventh Peach Festival scheduled for late July has been called off today due to the unsettled condition of the country due to the war in Europe. Miss Rose Lee Sanders graduates with honors at Quachita College. The Garrett family hold reunion at the home of Mrs. K. A. Garrett in Palestine for the first time in 22 years. It marked the 74 th birthday for Mrs. Garrett also. Page 77 of 151
Local-19400528-Tuesday-Three Forrest City residents graduate from Arkansas State Teachers College, Miss Mary Schmidt, Miss Virginia Cranor, and Neil Snyder, Jr. William Alston Johnston, Jr., returned from visit to his mother, Mrs. W. A. Johnston, and sister, Miss Mary Frances Johnston in Temple, Texas.
Local-19400529-Wednesday-Mrs. James L. Alley has a piano recital on May 30 at FC Public Library, pupils are: Clara Frances Hayden, Jean Woods, Leo Vaccaro, Jr., Juanita Hartz, Mary Ann Fisher, Ruby Meals, Jean Woody, Clare Frances Hayden, Ann Dale Hope, Joe Woody, Jane Rowland, Clarke Kinney, Walter Woody, Mary Bob Hodges, Bobbie Maupin, and Mary Sales. Mrs. W. F. Horney is quite ill at her home. George O’Brien, Jr.,. student at the Univ. of Alabama, is visiting his mother, Mrs. E. H. Simmons and Mr. Simmons.
Local-19400530-Thursday-Dewitt Smith is manager of the Swimming Pool, and Miss Ophelia Fisher will be cashier and others on guard duty at all times. Fifty book tickets are $10.00 for adults, and $5 for children. The 10th U. S. Infantry camps at V. O. Turner farm overnight, 1,700 men in party, returning from Sabine River maneuver in Louisiana to home in Kentucky and Ohio.
Local-19400531-Friday-Miss Dorothy McCurdy leases the Griffin’s Cleaners on Washington street from R. H. Griffin effective tomorrow. She says she will employ two assistants in the store. Mrs. Ralph Fulks of Heth has entered the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis, and Mrs. R. T. Whitaker of Hughes has entered the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400601-Saturday-Mrs. H. N. Goforth of Columbus, Ohio is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Ira I. Crutcher who just returned from treatment of a broken hip at a Little Rock hospital. Mrs. M. P. Lindsey will return to her home in Montgomery, Ala. after visit to her daughter, Mrs. James Hicky and Mr. Hicky. Mr. and Mrs. William Gentry have rented the Westside Ferguson apartments formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Brown, for the summer months.
Local-19400602-Monday-Representative Took Gathings gets passage in the House to move the Federal Court from Helena to Forrest City. Now it goes to the Senate.
Local-19400604-Tuesday-Firemen made a run to the J. H. Eaton home yesterday afternoon for a fire which did considerable smoke damage in the kitchen of the home. National Guard on alert for call to service and induction in the U. S. Army within 10 to 20 days. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dowdy of Memphis were guests of Mrs. Dowdy’s mother, Mrs. Thomas O’Brien. Addison Bradford has arrived home from SMU University in Dallas, Texas. Page 78 of 151
Local-19400605-Wednesday-Betty Benson selected Miss Forrest City, daughter of Mrs. Mary Benson. Car stolen from Mrs. J. B. Johnston last night, a Ford sedan, was taken last night from in front of her home on Rosser Street. It was found abandoned on Hwy 70 near Brinkley. Mrs. W. W. Campbell returned this morning from a visit to Washington, D. C., where her daughter graduated from Fairmont College, Miss Ann Campbell who returned with her to Forrest City. Mrs. Florence Armstrong returned from the hospital on Sunday where she had treatment for broken hip, to the home of her son, Forrest Armstrong.
Local-19400607-Friday-Too dim to read
Local-19400608-Saturday-Too dim to read
Local-19400610-Monday-Ed Vaccaro will arrive home tonight from Georgetown Prep School near Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ferguson are attending graduation of son Joe Ferguson, Jr. from the Univ. of Arkansas.
Local-19400611-Tuesday-Pres. Roosevelt pledges resources of United States to Allies. Dennis W. Horton of this city and Sam Brownlee, Jr. of Wheatley, have been chosen member of the State Board of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association for the fiscal year. Miss Helen Virginia Carrick is recovering from an appendectomy performed at the Davidson Clinic on Friday. Tommy Lloyd, son of Mrs. T. H. Lloyd, is attending Boy’s State at the Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock. Locals who graduated the Univ. of Arkansas: Joe Ferguson, Jr., and Miss Ruth Graham of Forrest City, and Emmett McCutchen of Wheatley. Mr. and Mrs. Jere Gates plan on moving into their new home on North Washington Street, the cottage of East Tennessee which they leave will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDaniel. Mrs. Thomas McCabe of Dora, Ala., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joseph T. Laney and Mr. Laney.
Local-19400612-Wednesday-Miss Betty Benson, recently chosen “Miss Forrest City” will leave Thursday for Memphis to enter the “Miss Arkansas” beauty pageant at the National Shrine Convention. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Benson. Francis Ferrell of Memphis is visiting his mother, Mrs. H. A. Ferrell. Mr. N. B. Rice is undergoing treatment for a heart attack he suffered yesterday at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Louis McDaniel returned from the graduation exercises at the Univ. of Arkansas, where Mr. McDaniel is on the Board of Directors.
Local-19400613-Thursday-E. C. “Took” Gathings announces for second term as U. S. Representative for Eastern Arkansas. U. S. Army to open recruiting station in Forrest City on June 22. A two headed cabbage is the result of recent grafting methods tried by Henry Smith, Negro, who lives at 316 West Davis Street here. Each head weighs approximately three pounds, he uses leaves instead of stems to graft when they were small. Fire of Page 79 of 151 undetermined origin destroyed the home of the R. E. Roberts on Arkansas street around 9:30 last night. The house was built about a year ago, and is partially covered by insurance. Tables, chairs and other furnishings from the Top Hat Club have been moved into a building located back of Motor Inn of Blackfish, where, it is reported, a new night club will be opened. The Top Hat Club building, owned by Pete Adams, is being redecorated and will probably be opened to the public the latter part of the week. The old furnishings of the Top Hat Club were the property of Henry Mallory. Mr. and Mrs. Oscie Walker of Round Pond have as guests, Mrs. Walker’s father, T. D. Dial, and Mrs. T. a. Riggin of Leola; Mrs. Orland Dial and Miss Frances McCauley of Huttig. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dye and family will leave to make Benton, Missouri their home. One out of six families in Forrest City have moved here since Jan.1,1934, according to Dr. William H. Metzler of the Dept. of Rural Economics and Sociology, College of Agriculture, University of Arkansas. The WPA is working to discover the change in rural urban migration due to the mechanization of farm work which displaces people.
Local-19400614-Friday-Final census for Forrest City is 5,701, here are totals by Township: Blackish1,387; Garland-3,765; Heth-3,474: Telico-1,953: Prairie-2,142: Goodwin-1,493: Wheatley-958: L’Anguille-1,178: Franks-3,218: Madison-9,260: Johnson- 1,828. Miss Betty Benson, age 17, and a Junior in FCHS next year, was chosen “Miss Arkansas”, pretty blonde daughter of Mrs. Mary Benson, at the Mid-South Beauty Revue at the Shriner’s convention in Memphis yesterday. Miss Alma Jean Caldwell was chosen prettiest of them all, and she is a former Forrest City resident, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Caldwell. Miss Caldwell was crowned Miss Mid-South and will go to Hollywood and then San Francisco to reign at the World’s Fair there June 27, which has been designated as “Mid-South Day.” Theo Bond, president of the St. Francis Co. Farm Bureau and J. D. Rice, Negro county agent, have issued a call for a county wide meeting of farmers to be held at Lincoln HS June 21st. Jack West will enter Campbell’s Clinic in Memphis for an operation. Luther Fay Tulley, who has been stationed with the U.S Navy at Norfolk, Va., is here spending time with relatives.
Local-19400615-Saturday-Forrest City school system is recognized as one of the finest in this great Southland. As a consolidated district, students from a 12 mile radius are brought here by 21 buses to attend our large, comparatively now school of 2,000 students.
Local-19400617-Monday-Mr. and Mrs. William Ferrell of Cleveland, Miss. are visiting Mr. Ferrell’s mother, Mrs. H. A. Ferrell. The condition of B. F. Park who suffered a stroke of paralysis on Saturday is reported improving today. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Mullikin are visiting his father in Memphis, Mr. Ed Mullikin. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sandler of St. Louis are visiting Mrs. Sandler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Muller. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parker of Cherry Page 80 of 151
Valley are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Stinette Fondren and Mr. Fondren. Mrs. S. L. Hodges had a family reunion at her home here yesterday. Among relatives attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hodges, and children of Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hodges, Mrs. Paul Isbell and Lois Isbell of Memphis, and Mr. and Mrs. Haven Hodges of Parkin. Mrs. John I. Jones is ill at her home.
Local-19400618-Tuesday-Mrs. L. K. Anderson of Colt is ill at her home. Mrs. Fred Moseley, Miss Fredene and Woodson Moseley left yesterday by motor for Long Beach, Calif. for the summer months. They were joined in Searcy by Mr. Moseley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Moseley. Mrs. Grace Perry has moved to Ft. Worth, Texas to manage a beauty shop.
Local-19400619-Wednesday-Mrs. J. T. Simmons of Rogers is here with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Vaughn for about a month visit. Then she will move to Charlotte, N. C. to make her home. Mrs. Robert Halk and daughter, Jo Annette, of Wynne, are visiting with Mrs. Halk’s sister, Mrs. Charles R. Izard and family. Escape artist to be buried alive here Sunday at Forrest City-Lepanto game. William Holley, Negro escape artist deluxe will perform at the Ball park opposite Butler’s on Hwy 70.
Local-19400620-Thursday-Thousands expected at St. Francis Co. singing convention on Sunday, the 23rd. This will be the second annual event to be held at the FCHS auditorium, per Frank Warren, President of the St. Francis County Singers convention. Local talent scheduled are: James Gilbreth and Horace Gatten of Colt; Darrah Clark, Frank Warren, Witt Denson, and J. T. Martin of Forrest City; The Arkansas State Highway Dept. to install signal lights on Railroad crossing, bids will open on June 27. Billy Baker began employment yesterday at the Memphis Power and Light Company. He recently received his degree in Electrical Engineering at Mississippi State College.
Local-19400621-Friday-The 1940 Poll Tax receipt no good for election primaries on Aug.13th and 27th. It is good for the general election on November only per the Act 82 of 1939. George E. Parker has returned from Hot Springs after several weeks visit.
Local-19400624-Monday-A reunion of the Davis family was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Laura Davis Fitzhugh, at Augusta. Attending were: Miss Sallie Hayden of Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Mary Mackelheren of San Francisco, Calif., sisters of Carl Hayden, U. S. Senator from Arizona; among the other 75 relatives from Forrest City were Mrs. John Cargill, Mrs. W. J. Barrow, Miss Drucilla Barrow, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McDaniel, and John Davis.
Local-19400625-Tuesday-Advice from headquarters of local police states that unless local motorists avoid parking their cars and trucks on Hwy 70, there is danger the highway will be re-routed around the city due to outside objections stating that Page 81 of 151 excessive parking by local motorists slows up tourist and other through travel. Fred Lindauer is contractor building home for Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Marin on Arkansas Ave. J. T. Sanders enters Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Patterson and son will leave Saturday for Greenville, Miss., where they will make their home. He is associated with the General Food Corp.
Local-19400626-Wednesday-Fourth of July BBQ meeting planned at City Hall for all candidates for election. Mr. and Mrs. James Hicky plan to move into their new home on Hwy 1 just north of the city limits. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Williamson will move Monday into the Southside downstairs Kyle apartment on Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schlosser, Jr. of Baton Rouge, La., arrived for visit with Mr. Schlosser’s sister, Mrs. R. J. Butler and Mr. Butler. In Chancery Court, Alma Emmett vs. F. E. Emmett. Homer Cavin, D. C.
Local-19400627-Thursday-Mrs. George P. Walker, Jr., and two children left today for Banks to visit Mrs. Walker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Childs. County Central Committee to open the primaries to County Clerk candidates due to the death of C. R. Garrison. Glenn Roger Davidson, six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davidson of Colt, was admitted to a Wynne clinic yesterday. Elizabeth Day of Arkadelphia is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. J. Dean.
Local-19400628-Friday-St. Francis Co. gained 2,746 people over 1930 Census, with a total of 36,940 as compared with 33,394. The number of farms decreased to 5,573 from 6,385. Miss Elizabeth Ann Dooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Dooley was brought home from Baptist Hosp. in Memphis after tonsil operation. Miss Virginia Hine will begin employment with DuPont DeNemours and Co. in Memphis. Mrs. Harold Norris of Okla. City is visiting her brother, Nathan Penix and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coleman will move next week into the Walker apartment, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. James F. Williamson. Edwin Walker underwent an appendectomy at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday. Officers of National Bank of Eastern Arkansas: W. W. Campbell, Pres.; John W. Alderson, VP; A. G. Sweet, VP; Eldridge Butler, VP; A. C. Bridewell, Cashier; C. L. Simmons, Asst. Cashier; C. T. Woodfin, Asst. Cashier; William Campbell, Asst. Cashier; A. F. Laughinghouse, Asst. Cashier; R. S. Fondren, Asst. Cashier; Directors: John W. Alderson, A. G. Sweet, A. C. Bridewell, Eldridge Butler, W. W. Campbell, James Fussell, C. W. Norton, and H. K. Becker.
Local-19400629-Saturday-Miss Annie Campbell enters race for County Clerk. Annual Forrest City horse show will be held on Oct.4, E. F. Bunch, Chairman of the show stated today. Mrs. Charlie Wilkie and infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth, are expected home tomorrow at Heth, from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Fire of unknown origin destroyed Page 82 of 151 the cotton gin at Penjur Wednesday night. The loss was about $15,000, and approximately 150 tons of alfalfa meal were lost in the blaze. Miss Christine Parkman of Colt is recovering from a tonsil operation at a Wynne Clinic on Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. David Bridgforth and family of Salt Lake City, Utah, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Grobmyer. Riley Joe Landrum of Heth suffered the loss of three fingers yesterday at the result of dynamite cap explosion. He thought it was a fire cracker when he lit it. Physicians in Memphis had to amputate the fingers.
Local-19400701-Monday-Mrs. C. R. Garrison appointed to fill out her husband’s term as County Clerk. The Top Hat night club open again for business, south of Forrest City under new management. Family reunion in Caldwell at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Thomas where a picnic was given for 57 guests. W. W. Norfleet is undergoing treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-194007023-Tuesday-On the banks of the St. Francis River in Madison is a business called Funeral Directors Exchange, which is owned and operated by descendents of Scott Bond and has been operating since 1932 providing employment to 20 workmen and four salesmen. Miss Birdie Moore is recovering from an appendectomy at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Oscie Lammers and son, Sidney Lammers, of Dallas, Texas, are visiting Mrs. Laura Mallory, they are former Forrest City residents. Patients at the Laughrun clinic are J. E. Odum, Miss Joyce Scott, bobby McDaniel, and Billiy DeFoe for tonsils. Donald Gatling of Washington, D. C., is visiting his mother, Mrs. E. C. Gatling and other relatives.
Local-19400702-Tuesday-Jack A. Pearman heads the Arkansas State Employment Service in this city succeeding Stirman Love who was transferred to the Helena office. Visitors to city are Van B. Izard of DeValls Bluff is here on Sunday, and Mrs. Frances Manley and children, formerly of Osceola, are here with Mrs. Manley’s mother, Mrs. R. J. Izard. The Manley family is moving to Sikeston, Mo. to make their home. W. J. Pettus is under treatment at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. George Peay of South Orange, N. J., will arrive tonight to visit her father, W. W. Bryan. The Allen R. Ellis family have moved to Pine Tree. Mrs. W. F. Baugh of Hughes is a patient in the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. T. D. Hunt and children, T. W. and Jimmy of Lepanto, are visiting Mrs. Hunt’s sister, Mrs. W. W. Wallace.
Local-19400703-Wednesday-Seven of Soil Conservation Service have been transferred. Albert Grobmyer who has been under treatment at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis is expected home soon. Miss Mildred Anderson is under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hodges will visit Mr. Hodges’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erle F. Hodges, and Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Williams. Louis Grobmyer is sick at his home. Page 83 of 151
Local-19400705-Friday-Pepsi Cola Co. of Forrest City is now open for business, it will service eleven counties in this section. R. C. Haywood is general manager, and the initial investment was $24,000. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson have moved into the Cohn cottage on Stone Street. Mrs. Bert Brewer, and Mrs. C. L. Jones of Hughes, is under treatment at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. D. E. Hoshall who is ill at his home in the city is reported improved today.
Local-19400706-Saturday-Max Berlotsky has been elected Commander of the Forrest City American Legion Post.
Local-19400708-Monday-Dr. Jack Moore of Wynne, dentist, has opened offices in the Laughrun Clinic. He will split time between Forrest City and Wynne until his new office on the 15th when he will practice here. Miss Betty Fisher underwent appendectomy at Laughrun Clinic. Miss Mildren Anderson of Madison was under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic. Miss Marguerite McCarty is ill at her home. Phil Conrad of Stigler, Okla. is here visiting his aunt, Mrs. Finas McDaniel. Mr. and Mrs. George P. Walker, Sr., had a family reunion at their home yesterday. Among their eight children and other relatives who attended the event were: Dr. and Mr. W. H. Johnston and Children, Bill and Patricia, of North side, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker, Round Pond; Mrs. John Sikes, Morrilton; Mr. and Mrs. George P. Walker, Jr. and children Bobby and Janet of this city; Mr. and Mrs. Clement Walker and children, Jimmy, Ann and Frances Lois of Twin Bridges; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Riffey of Widener; Mrs. Horace Adams of Commerce, Texas; Mrs. Sam Bowman and daughter, Alice Ann of Eudora; and Mr. and Mrs. Oscie Walker of Round Pond.
Local-19400709-Tuesday-Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradford have moved into their new cottage on their 19 acre farm located four miles west on Hwy 70, previously owned by Richard McClain. Mrs. R. S. Stephens of Gurdon is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albert Laser and family. Mrs. Ross Land of Arlington, Tenn., is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. L. Borden. Mr. and Mrs. Stirman Love will move to Helena to make their home, he is employed as head of the Arkansas State Employment office.
Local-19400710-Wednesday-Mr. and Mrs. Barney Pankey have moved back from Roswell, N. M. last night. Reynolds Dorris passed the exam held in Memphis yesterday for the U. S. Army Air Corps and will leave for Maxwell Field, Ala., Sunday. He completed a primary course in aviation at Parks Air College, East St. Louis, Illinois. Jimmy Barry, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barry, returned home after operation at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Miss Billie White is expected home from St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis after an operation as well as Mrs. Charles White who underwent treatment. Mrs. Robert West of Widener has entered Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Billy Seaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Page 84 of 151
Seaton is confined in bed following a head injury he received Monday afternoon while he was playing golf, and was struck by another golfer in the back of the head.
Local-19400711-Thursday-Sinclair Courts, group of modern tourist cottages built by James Lanier and Newton Landers on East Broadway will be opened for business tonight. J. M. Williams was admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks and children of Hope are here visiting Mrs. Hick’s mother, Mrs. B. F. Fitzsimmons, and her brothers, James Wolfe and W. G. Wolfe. Edwin (Mickey) Reed passed his examination for entering the Marine Corps in Memphis and left for naval training station in Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Thomas C. Watson and Miss Mary Edna Watson of Benton are visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Oursler and family. JP J. E. McCutchen entered St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis yesterday for an operation. Mrs. H. K. Kobeck of Colt underwent an operation at the Wynne clinic for tonsils. Mrs. Duke Messer of Little Rock is visiting her father, W. W. Bryan. Mrs. O. J. Hall of Monroe, La., is visiting her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry L. Waldrep, and her brother, Dow Waldrep. Construction of the Smith-Hughes Building being built at Hughes on the school grounds between the school auditorium and the gymnasium.
Local-19400712-Friday-Wealthy contractor, John Moore, buys quarter block on Hill and Rosser. One of the largest real estate transactions, $40,000 for property from Mrs. James B. Bussey. Bettie Jo Pierce of Parkin is ill at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver M. Pace. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Volentine left for Washington, D. C. to make their home, the wife is the former Mildred Nolan.
Local-19400713-Saturday-Party given to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mr. W. A. Morrow by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Campbell today.
Local-19400715-Monday-Mrs. Thomas Gatling has been admitted to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for observation. Mrs. John W. Alderson had an operation at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Miller will move today to Minden, La. where he will be assistant manager for West Bros. Store. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pierce of Clarksville, were guests of Mrs. Pierce’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whittenton.
Local-19400716-Tuesday-Margie Russell Williams, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams, was taken to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for treatment.
Local-19400717-Wednesday-E. F. Bunch, operator of Graham Farm, was shot and critically wounded this morning by Police Officer J. K. Rowe. He was given treatment first by Dr. N. C. McCown, and carried to Memphis in Stevens FH ambulance for further treatment. Following a hearing held before JP G. M. Hopper early this afternoon, Rowe was held to await action of the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill and Page 85 of 151 bond fixed at $500. Testimony at the hearing developed that Bunch was fighting Roy Fisher at the Planters Bank corner. Rowe on the opposite side of the street, crossed over and separated the them. He attempted to arrest Bunch, who pulled away from him, cursed and called him a coward and yellow, and as he was leading him to jail, Bunch escaped and Rowe shot him three times. Barney Pankey buys the Broadway barber shop from H. A. Henard. J. O. Bridgforth entered the Ear, Nose, and Throat Hosp. in Memphis for eye operation. Mrs. C. E. Hammond is ill at her home. Mrs. R. Lee Chism and her mother, Mrs. Alma Batts, left for Wilson to join Mr. Chism and make their home. Mrs. George P. Walker, Jr. entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an operation, and J. T. Sanders and Mrs. Thomas Gatling returned home from the same hospital.
Local-19400718-Thursday-Mrs. Donnie Linn, mother of Mrs. Tom Norsworthy, is under treatment at Laughrun Clinic for injuries suffered in auto accident. Mrs. Linn was riding in a car with Mr. Norsworthy driving and was thrown from the vehicle upon hitting a bump in the road. Joe E. Ferguson, Jr. began employment with Reese and Fly, Brokers in Memphis.
Local-19400719-Friday-Mr. and Mrs. Preston Rushton are new residents in the city from Magnolia, and he is employed with West Bros. Store here. Mrs. C. C. Moore of Hughes is here visiting her father, J. T. Sanders. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Pankey have moved into the house on the corner of Izard and Cross owned by Mrs. J. H. Johnston.
Local-19400720-Saturday-Beer permit issued again to Uncle Jim’s Place by the State Dept. of Revenues. Mrs. Otis Galloway will visit her brother, C. O. Bledsoe in Texarkana. Dr. and Mrs. I. N. Wyatt and children, Martha Lou and Jimmy, of Ripley, Tenn. for a short visit with Dr. Wyatt’s sister, Mrs. J. B. Fletcher, and his mother, Mrs. Martha G. Wyatt. Miss Loraine Ash is expected home from the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis after an appendectomy. Mrs. L. M. James and daughter Anne, arrived for visit with relatives. Mrs. James is the former Bernice Crews. E. L. Aydelott is ill at his home.
Local-19400722-Monday-J. K. Rowe acquitted in preliminary hearing before JP J. C. Crawford, for the killing of E. F. Bunch saying the shooting was justified. Billy Seaton tops in golf tourney at the Forrest City Open Golf Tournament held yesterday. Mrs. J. F. McDougal has returned to Forrest City from Memphis and is at home with Mrs. Annie Dorris on Cook street.
Local-19400724-Wednesday-Virginia Gorman, attractive daughter of Mrs. Aubrey Wilkinson Gorman, elected Queen of Palestine to represent them at the Batesville Water Carnival. Mrs. James Dickey of Marianna is guest of her sister, Mrs. C. R. Sturch. Page 86 of 151
Local-19400725-Thursday-Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner are new residents from Jonesboro, and will live in the stone cottage owned by James Lanier of N. Forrest Street. Mr. Turner is district agent of the Sinclair Company. Mrs. M. E. Kennedy has as her guests her son, Walter Greenacre and Mrs. Greenacre of Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.
Local-19400726-Friday-Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Baldwin and their granddaughter, Peggy Lloyd, of Memphis are vacationing at Clayhill Farm, southeast of here, Mrs. Baldwin is a sister of Mrs. Gazzola Vaccaro. Mrs. Alma Deaderick of Marianna returned home after visit with son, Rodgers Deaderick and family.
Local-19400727-Saturday-Health office reports ten cases of typhoid fever in St. Francis county, six near Bonair, two near Hughes, and one dear Democrat, and one near Madison. Elberta peach crop at fifty percent of normal production. Bobby Fussell, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fussell suffered painful injuries when he was knocked down by a car driven by his father on the driveway of the Fussell home. Howard Cranor was elected chairman of the St. Francis Co. Horse Show last night to fill the vacancy left by the death of E. F. Bunch. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodges of San Jacinto, Calif. are visiting Mr. Hodges’ mother, Mrs. Bettie Hodges. Gladys Brewer underwent and appendectomy at the Laughrun Clinic this morning. Helen Evans Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jackson was taken to Baptist Hosp. in Memphis yesterday for treatment.
Local-19400729-Monday-Ollie Warren sells drug store in Hughes to R. E. Wise, Hughes druggist. Mr. Warren is moving to Forrest City to look after real estate interests in the city. Bob Nelson began employment with Wallen Lumber Co. in Earle today. Mrs. Lucy Hambleton, mother of Elsworth and Derwood Hamilton is reported to be in serious condition in Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Otto Bridgforth and infant son left the Laughrun Clinic yesterday.
Local-19400730-Tuesday-Batesville’s Water Carnival next week, Misses Betty Benson and Virginia Gorman to represent St. Francis Co. Billy Williams, Giant hurling start left today for league ball, ace pitcher of the Forrest City Giants baseball organization, today signed a contract with Texarkana in the East Texas Class C. league. A. E. Butler, former resident of Forrest City, who now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be here soon for visit with his brother, Byron Butler. He is enroute to make his home with his mother, Mrs. Belle Butler of Indianapolis, Indiana. James N. Cahill, Ivon M. Abney, Forrest E. Loveless, and Forrest W. Henderson left last night for Fort Ord, California, where they are stationed with the U. S. Army. New home on Mississippi street being built for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis C. Hawley, with six rooms.
Local-19400731-Wednesday-Police officer J. K. Rowe will be given a chance to resign, Tom Gatling, Secretary of the Police Commission said today. He was judged not guilty at Page 87 of 151 a preliminary hearing before JP J. C. Crawford for the murder of E. F. Bunch. He left for Alabama on a vacation after the hearing. Last Sunday, the Clark family has reunion of over sixty five relatives assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crisp, near Caldwell. They were there to honor Mrs. C. E. Clark, wife of the late C. E. Clark. Mrs. Clark has eleven children who are all living and reside in St. Francis Co. Mrs. J. H. Green of Tucson, Ariz. Is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Collins and Mr. Collins. Mrs. T. H. Lloyd left today to make her home in Paragould with her son, Tommy. Mrs. Earl Jackson entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an operation. Lawrence Brittain of Colt is also admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400801-Thursday-Four enlist from St. Francis Co., Tommy G. Porter, Roy C. Mezzles, Lonnie C. Gooch, and Len L. Shawver have entered the U. S. Army and will proceed to California for training from Little Rock. Ulysses Lee Johnson of Widener and Reed Rice of Heth are under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Robert West of Widener was admitted in the Gartley Ramsay Hosp. in Memphis for treatment. Roger W. West is ill at his home. Elizabeth Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Small Morgan of Round Pond is expected home from the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Jenson of Albany, N. Y., are here vesting Mrs. Jensen’s mother, Mrs. L. H. Merritt. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers Deaderick have moved into their new home on Hwy 1 north of here.
Local-19400802-Friday-State Revenue Commissioner names Mrs. Frank Rauscher as new St. Francis Co. collector to fill the vacancy caused by death of D. E. Hoshall. JP J. E. McCutchen returned yesterday from the St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis after having an operation. Mrs. James L. Patton of Hughes has been admitted to St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400803-Friday-Postoffice at Whitmore robbed last night. The Sixth Cavalry passes through Forrest City returning home to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Suspect in Heth shot and critically wounded while attempting cattle theft. Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Taylor reports shooting after Negro attempted to assault him as he was being carried to jail. Gus Taylor, Negro, about 28 years of age was shot three times this afternoon by Dep. Sheriff Taylor while attempting to arrest him outside Quality Cleaners. His brother, John Henry Taylor, was already in jail for the same theft near Heth. After being treated by Dr. J. O. Rush, Taylor was taken to a Memphis hospital.
Local-19400803-Saturday-Local National Guard unit leaves for camp at Fort Ripley in Minnesota. Mrs. August Ghering is ill at her home, after suffering a heart attack. G. H. Justus of Tyronza, former principal at FCHS, was a visitor this week. Mrs. Earl Jackson has been admitted to the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Page 88 of 151
Local-19400805-Monday-James T. Broughton has enlisted in the Engineering Corps at Camp Ord in California. Mrs. Mabel Rowland of Osceola had come for a indefinite visit with her daughter, Mrs. Reed Heywood and Mr. Heywood. Alleyne De Rossitt, nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James DeRossitt, has been admitted to the Isolation Hosp. in Memphis for treatment of infantile paralysis.
Local-19400806-Tuesday-Hard to read.
Local-19400807-Wednesday-Judges, Clerks and Officers of Election are announced. Jack Vaughn won a vacation for selling his quota of Ford vehicles, it will be in Pensacola, Fla. for four days. Miss Marguerite McCarty underwent tonsil surgery in the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll McDown have moved into the cottage owned by James Lanier on North Forrest street, formerly occupied by Mrs. T. H. Lloyd.
Local-19400808-Thursday-Betty Benson wins North Arkansas title at the third annual Batesville White River Water Carnival festivities, she is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Benson. Albert Burkhart has joined the U. S. Army and will travel to Fort Benning, Ga. for training.
Local-19400809-Friday-Forrest City celebrates being in its 70th year of existence on May 11, 1941. Helen Evans Jackson returned home Wednesday from the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. The National Bank of Eastern Arkansas is celebrating 54 years of service to the community since it’s opening in 1886. Roy G. Cruger and family are new residents from Camden. They will live in the Southside Jackson apartment on Rosser street. Mr. Cruger will be sales supervisor of the Sinclair Refining Co. for this district. Ada Louis DeRossitt, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James DeRossitt, is under observation at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ashworth, who operate the Ashworth’s Grocery Store, next to the ice plant, was started in 1933 when they moved here from Rawlison and bought the Hugh Devereux business. The City’s first drive in movie will be Monday night, Drive-In Movies is the owner. Other local establishments, Stevens FH founded in 1900, and the Forrest City Daily Times-Herald in 1871. The St. Francis Motor Co. was begun in 1914 by Louis McDaniel and Scott Kirkpatrick. Dr. W. A. Winters, Widener, is running for Sheriff and Tax Collector for St. Francis Co., a WW veteran, he has practiced medicine for over thirty years.
Local-19400810-Saturday-Locals join U. S. Army, William C. Billingsley, Hester W. Billingsley, Marvin Gerlach and William Levy left for Little Rock. Gale Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gilbert is at home after tonsil operation at Laughrun Clinic. Page 89 of 151
Local-19400812-Monday-Charles Ennis has been under treatment at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis, also, Margaret Louise Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell. Fred Seaton, Jr. left for Valparaiso, Ind. to accept position with Floral Co. there.
Local-19400813-Tuesday-Three enlist in Coast artillery, George Rainey, Walter burns, and Woodrow Burns who left for San Francisco, Calif. to receive training. Election results tonight at the Legion Hut and Aycock’s Café. Mr. and Mrs. Coy Tommey will attend graduation exercises at Mississippi State College, where he will receive his Masters Degree. Mrs. Paul Myers underwent a mastoid operation yesterday at Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19400814-Wednesday-Roger West elected Sheriff. Very dim.
Local-19400815-Thursday-W. L. Bryan of Palestine is reported improving today. Very dim.
Local-19400816-Friday-Mrs. J. H. Barnett and children have returned to Little Rock to make their home, they had been living in the Haven apartment on South Washington Street. Miss Virginia Hine is ill at her parents’ home. Mr. and Mrs. James Sulcer are building a new home in Palestine with six rooms. James F. Wolfe resigns from Forrest City PCA effective yesterday. Walter G. Thompson of Caruthersville, Mo. will take his position. Mr. Wolfe will be in business on Rosser Street on Sept. 1. For many years he had operated the local office of the Newburger Cotton Co.
Local-19400817-Saturday-Nothing of consequence readable.
Local-19400819-Monday-President Roosevelt forms alliance with Canada. Henry Gilliam accepts post as military instructor at the University of Arkansas and will leave for there on Tuesday. He graduated from the Univ. last year with a Cadet Colonel ranking. U. S. Army enlistees are Terry Simons, Elton Hamrick and Leonard Chase, and have shipped off to San Francisco, Calif. for training. Six 4-H Boys return from state camp at Fayetteville: Noah and Miller Fryer, David Danehower of Triangle Community, Jim Trimue, of Caldwell, Dale Horton of Newcastle, and James Jayroe of Palestine.
Local-19400820-Tuesday-D. B. Crume opens sandwich place and service station on Hwy 70 one mile west of town. Four enlist in the Coast Artillery, Buford McMin, Ralph C. Anderson, William Leslie, and Darward Vickers who will leave for San Francisco, Calif.. for training. Lester and Carolyn Schuler are at home after tonsil operations at Davidson’s clinic. Mrs. Thomas McDaniel resigns from FCHS faculty, to be replaced by Miss Eloise Irving, of Morrilton, a graduate of the Univ. of Arkansas on Sept. 1.
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Local-19400822-Thursday-Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Brenner on KTHS program Friday “Eleventh Hour”. Mrs. Brenner is the former Bessie Bradford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bradford of this city.
Local-19400824-Saturday-Mrs. Adelle Shelton entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an appendectomy. Dillons to open general store on Rosser street.
Local-19400826-Monday-Mrs. Paul Myers is home from The Baptist Hosp. in Memphis where she had an operation. John H. Tipton, Jr. has enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps and left today for Chanute Field, Illinois where he will take his training. Mr. Barney Pankey underwent surgery at Laughrun Clinic yesterday.
Local-19400827-Tuesday-Forrest C. Bogart, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Bogart, and brother of Dr. Nall Bogart, attacked by two hitch hikers whom he had picked up, and was considerably battered on the head but escaped serious injury. In Chancery Court, Madison G. Gunn vs. Ollie Cornwell Gunn by G. B. Fogg, Chancery Court Clerk.
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Local-19400829-Friday-St. Francis Catholic Parochial School to open Sept. 9. John Henry Taylor, Negro, was bound over to await action of the grand jury today by JP J. E. McCutchen on two charges of grand larceny. One, theft of two cows from a tenant on the Dickerson farm, near Heth . The second, the theft of nine turkeys from Mrs. Frank Dickerson. Sheriff’s office solves series of robberies, R. J. Taylor, Negro about 30 years of age, was bound over to await action by the grand jury on the counts of burglary today by JP J. E. McCutchen.
Local-19400829-Thursday-Forrest City High School begins Sept. 4. Miss Mary Izard will leave tomorrow for Granger, Texas, to visit her sister, Miss Virginia Izard, accompanied by the drivers of Austin, Texas, Mrs. W. H. Alley and her daughter, Mrs. Leon Brown. Enlistees for the U. S. Army of Wynne are Odis Maupin, Wayne Burroughs, and Joe Andrews, and will depart for San Francisco, Calif. for training. David Russell, of Marvell, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Davidson Clinic.
Local-19400831-Saturday-Earl Maupin, James E. Maupin, and L. W. Brimhall left for San Francisco, Calif. for training in the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Miss Frances Counts underwent an appendectomy at a Little Rock hospital.
Local-19400902-Monday-WPA to pave Lamar street between Division street and Washington Street. First year collegians from Forrest City are: Martin Carlisle, Jack West, Tom Seay, Jr., Miss Ruth Horton, Bill Gatling, Jerry Hicky, Miss Gladys Williams, Miss Geraldine Hayden, James Dillon, Mr., Rufus Woody, Jr., Miss Trona Robinson, and Charlie Page 91 of 151
Myers. Ed Higgs of Colt is now employed with the general store on the Bridgforth plantation at Whitmore.
Local-19400903-Tuesday-Enlistees in the U. S. Army are Ashley Ewart of Helena and James R. Edwards of W. Helena.
Local-19400904-Wednesday-Thirty prospects turn out for FCHS football team. Eight lettermen return, Albert Stevens, Paul Eldridge, Meredith Wilson, Billy Jolly, Eugene Coffey, Walter Woody, Ernest Whittenton, and Vernon Turk. Other less experienced are Frank Webb, Dude Williams, Russell Rowland, J. W. Westbrook, Leroy McGee, Jack Armstrong, Oran Dangeau, Luther Bledsoe, Andrew Forrester, Cecil Forrester, Kenneth McCown, Dan Watt, Algy Jolly, Jack Armstrong, Gene Nelson, Bob Woody, Loy Coates, Frank Warren, Rodney Bryan, Paul Peevey, Jack Glass, and others are expected. Schedule is: W. Helena, Memphis CBC, Benton, N. Little Rock, Marianna, Paragould, Jonesboro, Russellville, Stuttgart, Wynne, Helena, and Blytheville. Mrs. F. J. Bachelor of Shreveport, La. is here visiting her son, H. W. Batchelor and Mrs. Batchelor.
Local-19400905-Thursday-Miss Dora Beattie began employment at Bogart’s Clinic, replacing Miss Frances Maupin who married Fred N. Seaton and moved to be with him.
Local-19400906-Friday-Miss Sara Dunn Sistrunk has accepted a position with the schools of Vicksburg, Miss., leaving FCHS. First cotton bales are reported, at the Widener Electric Gin grown by Tom Pounders on the Wheeler Plantation, south of Widener, and one bale by DeRossitt Gin Co. north of Widener grown on their plantation. Chancery court, A. D. Bishop vs. Gale Farmer Bishop, G. B. Fogg, clerk.
Local-19400907-Saturday-Aycock’s Café redecorated by an interior decorator from Kentucky. Mrs. A. M. Bradford is making her home in Memphis. Mrs. Doris Scaggs will enter Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an operation. William Lieblong, graduate of Hendrix College will teach Junior High Science and Shop at FCHS, filling vacancy of John C. Volentine who is now with the U. S. Government in Washington, D. C.
Local-19400909-Monday-Oscar J. Gandy late Saturday afternoon filed a suit in Circuit Court, contesting the action of the Democratic Central Committee in declaring Fred L. Hedges as the party nominee for representative from St. Francis Co. and wants a recount of the Colt box. Work began today on a cottage in the Berry subdivision on the lot east of the Robert Myers home for J. E. Nelson. Mrs. Bryon L. Herring of Monticello is a new resident of the city, working at the Arkansas State Employment Service.
Local-19400910-Tuesday-Cross family has reunion at the home on Sunday, of Joe S. Cross in honor of two members of the family, Joe S. Cross of this city and Albert Cross of Cabot. A. G. Sweet is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Tommy V. Parr Page 92 of 151 and Fred McCollum of Colt left this morning for Little Rock to enlist in the 20th Infantry at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming.
Local-19400911-Wedneday-Addition to the Laughrun Clinic of 12 rooms is nearing completion. The Fred S. Wolcott’s presentation of “Rabbit Foot Co.” will perform here on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Taylor celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Local-19400912-Thursday-FCHS Mustangs and West Helena football game is cancelled. Oscar J. Gandy cancels his suit over election results in Colt. The St. Francis Co. fair and livestock show will be held at the FCHS grounds Oct.3rd, 4th, and 5th. The Horse show will be held Thursday night. The fair Is under management of W. T. Jones, President of the st. Francis Co. Farm Bureau, and Brice Fletcher, Sect. Treas.
Local-19400913-Friday-Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co. opens new store in H. C. Gray Building on Rosser street and is owned and operated by P. W. Finley who recently moved here from Little Rock. Frank Burkhart is seriously ill at his home on North Rosser Street. Family have come, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Burkhart and baby son of Drumwright, Okla., Cpl. Leonard Burkhart of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Anthony Luber of Adena, Ohio, and Hugh Lee Boyd of New Orleans, who is the son of Mrs. Frank Burkhart.
Local-19400914-Saturday-Mrs. F. E. Frost is under treatment at St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis. Miss Lillie Pettus has entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Henry Vaughn of Dixon, Illinois, is a new resident in the city, and is assistant manager at Scott’s store. Chancery Court, Mrs. Wanzie Alexander vs. Jerry R. Alexander, G. B. Fogg, Clerk.
Local-19400917-Tuesday-Grand Jury indicts J. R. Rowe on murder charge of E. F. Bunch. A. D. Wright, field representative of the Federal Housing Administration will brief on Wednesday about FHA loans for houses at FCHS auditorium. W. G. Thompson entered the Campbell’s Clinic in Memphis for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Max Ezell are new residents from Bald Knob, and he will be at Cohen’s Dept. Store. Those interested in Loughridge cemetery attend meeting Sunday Sep. 29th at the cemetery, T. L. Beard.
Local-19400918-Wednesday-Mrs. Percy Barker is now employed at the City Water and Light Company.
Local-19400920-Friday-New service station opens on Broadway on Hwy 70 one block west of the Missouri Pacific crossing in the building formerly occupied by Eason’s Service station, it will be called the Phillips 66 Service Station and is operated by Leonard Wood and Emmet Shafer. Miss Dora Brown was taken to Methodist Hosp. in Memphis for emergency appendectomy. Page 93 of 151
Local-19400921-Saturday-FCHS takes first game from Memphis CBC 19 to nothing. Mrs. Jake Crigger will enter the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an operation.
Local-19400923-Monday-FCHS band to play in Mid-South Fair parade today. J. T. Fondren is graduating from Tennessee Medical School in Memphis tonight. Mrs. J. T. Fondren, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mallory will attend. Mrs. John I. Jones is under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic.
Local-19400924-Tuesday-Local medical society begins movement to build hospital in Forrest City.
Local-19400925-Wednesday-The Univ. of Arkansas has eastern Arkansans on team, One, R. C. Pitts of Forrest City.
Local-19400926-Thursday-Auto race has 13 participants here Oct.4 to be held at Smith Stadium. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Baker of Norfolk, Va., are now making their home in Colt and building there. Mrs. Baker will be remembered as the former Marie Wilkins. Chancery Court Charley Davis vs. Mollie B. Davis, G. B. Fogg, Clerk.
Local-19400927-Friday-200 gallon still found in woods near Palestine by federal authorities last night and arrested Marshall Coley, Wheeler E. Coley, and John McFarren, a Negro. The still was located near the Coley home of W. L. Banks property.
Local-19400928-Saturday-FCHS downs Benton Panthers 39 to nothing. Ray Patterson buys Lone Star Café on Broadway from the Nape Anest estate. He and Margaret McDaniel, Louise Curtis, and James Thornton will operate the café. Walter P. Anderson of Moro and Allen J. Brown of Marianna enlisted in the U. S. Army.
Local-19400930-Monday-Elton White, Negro, of Blackfish, was arrested on charges of reckless driving, and not having a driver’s license yesterday morning following a highway accident on Hwy 70 at Blackfish. His car ran into the rear of another auto driven by J. T. Cockrill of Crawfordsville who sustained minor injuries. In another accident, two tourists and two St. Francis Co. Negroes were injured in an auto-truck collision on Hwy 70 near Palestine early Saturday night. The injured are Alex Clarke, 51, of Coleman, Texas, left knee cap broken; Mrs. Alex Clarke, 50, compound fracture of the right leg; Robert Lee Weaver, 13, fractured skull; Onthelor Taylor, 24, Negro, wrenched back. The Colemans went to Laughrun Clinic for treatment. The Clarkes were going east in a Buick sedan when he ran into a truck heading west. The condition of Mrs. Grace Crippen who suffered a heart attack Saturday is improved today. Julian Gilliam is now stationed with the Radio Division of the 154th Observation Squadron, U. S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla. Page 94 of 151
Local-19401001-Tuesday-FFA boys sell prize stock to Kroger. The grand champion Baby Beef was raised by Raleigh Parcell of Forrest City, and three prize winning hogs raised by Baron Vardeman of Forrest City at the Mid-South Fair in Memphis. Elbert Stough who has been under treatment at Laughrun Clinic for injuries in an auto accident on Sunday is recuperating at home. Bud Anderson’s Big Wild Animal Circus coming to Forrest City on Oct.7. Mrs. Jake Crigger has re-entered the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19401002-Wednesday-Two Forrest City students to be members of Hendrix College Choristers, R. H. Sales, and Miss Geraldina Hayden.
Local-19401003-Thursday-Mrs. B. F. Hill of Sikeston, Mo., the former Mildred Doyle visited relatives and friends here this week. Miss Dorothy Jean Scaggs returned home Tuesday from McAlister, Okla. and is now employed at the Forrest City Cotton Oil Mill.
Local-19401004-Friday-A crowd of over 1,000 people witnessed the showing of some of the finest thoroughbreds In the Mid-South here last night at the St. Francis Co. Home Show at the FCHS athletic field. Per promoter, William E. Endicott, the track to be used for the midget auto races tomorrow night at Smith Stadium will be watered and rolled prior to the races, thus eliminating all dust. S. L. Hodges invites all to see the new Warm Morning Coal Heater at Hodges Coal Co. FCHS Mustangs ready for tilt with North Little Rock tonight. Mr. L. O. McDaniel, Sr. is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19401005-Saturday-FCHS Mustangs down N. Little Rock 19-13 in thriller. Mrs. F. L. Proctor has been granted a temporary leave of absence from the library to take the position of State Supervisor of WPA book binderies. Miss Betty Cobb is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19401007-Monday-The state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to be held in Forrest City Oct. 22,23,24 at the First Methodist Church. Alta Sue Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris, who is suffering from an attack of scarlet fever is reported doing nicely. Mrs. J. P. Rogers, Mrs. W. J. Rogers of Pamola, Ala., and Mrs. Lee Marks of Florence, Ala. will be visiting Mrs. R. J. Izard. Mrs. Ercel Brown will move into an apartment in the Rolfe-Warren home. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Jackson are new residents of the city from Newburn, Tenn. and have rented a cottage of Mrs. Garnett Prewett, he is associated with the International Harvester Co.
Local-19401008-Tuesday-Bob McKnight and his Ranch Boys, radio favorites, will appear Thursday night at Newcastle school. Webster Bailey of Brinkley enlisted in the U. S. Army.
Local-19401009-Wednesday-Draft age men must register for the draft on Oct. 16. Local officers cracking down on drunken drivers. Gladys Williams, druggist, elected head of Page 95 of 151 scouts to replace Henry W. Gregory, Jr. as Chairman of the St. Francis District Boy Scouts of America. Mrs. C. R. Garrison is suffering from a broken arm from a fall in her home late yesterday. Mrs. Ella Allen is confined in bed due to broken shoulder she suffered yesterday in a fall. Mrs. Will Duffel is suffering from a broken arm she received Saturday in a fall.
Local-19401010-Thursday-Fireman made a run this morning to the West Davis Street this morning to extinguish a fire in a one room house occupied by a Negro. The house was partially damaged, and all household contents were destroyed. FCHS students elected to the National Honor Society: Bobbie Cisco, Kathleen Hall, Robert Hunter, Walter Woody and George Wingard. Jennie Kate Alderson, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Alderson, us under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Charles D. Simpson of Brinkley went to enlist in U. S. Army in Little Rock. Mrs. H. E. Boone is under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic.
Local-19401011-Friday-FCHS defeats Marianna 28 to nothing. More than 200 guests attended the local American Legion BBQ last night at the Civic Auditorium. Chancery Court with Buster Andrews vs., Ada Andrews, G. B. Fogg, Clerk.
Local-19401012-Saturday-Wheatley oil well to spud in and ready to drill about one and one half miles north of Wheatley by M. Howard of Shreveport, La. for United States Oil Corp. of Helena. Picture of Men in Gray from golden reunion of Confederate Veterans at Washington, Gen. Julius F. Howell, age 95, of Bristol, Va., and Lieut. Gen. John R. Kennedy of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Van McDaniel is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19401014-Monday-Two more enlist in the U. S. Army, William A. Ray and Ralph W. Chrisco left for Little Rock this morning. J. K. Rowe, former Forrest City police officer charged with murder, granted bail of $7,500 by Judge E. M. Pipkin. Elmer Kennedy, charged with rape, was released from St. Francis Co. jail by Judge E. M. Pipkin on bail of $5,000, he had been in jail for a year.
Local-19401015-Tuesday-The Arkansas Supreme Court set aside its order of last week directing disbarment of S. S. Hargraves, Forrest City lawyer, for five years and reopened the case. County Judge Fleming gives approval for new jail on present site, and jury room and fireproof vault for courthouse, and will be on the Nov.5 ballot. Mrs. W. A. Morrow is confined to bed with a head injury which occurred this morning when she struck her head as she attempted to get into an auto. Her daughter, Mrs. Bascom Green of Memphis is coming to help her at home. Page 96 of 151
Local-19401016-Wednesday-Some 5,000 young men to register for draft in St. Francis Co. today. Arkansas Texas game in Little Rock on Saturday.
Local-19401017-Thursday-Dallas Jones, Negro, received serious injuries yesterday afternoon when he was struck by a Rock Island freight as he attempted to cross the railroad track beneath the viaduct on South Forrest Street. He suffered a head injury and had to have his left hand amputated. He was working out a fine and was cutting grass along the railroad tracks. 4,570 register for draft yesterday in the county. They will be awarded a draft number within the next few days, and the first draft will be held in Washington on Nov.2. Miss Frances Eppes, Hendrix senior from Forrest City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Eppes, is a member of the Hendrix Players dramatic organization.
Local-19401018-Friday-St. Francis Co. ranks 12 th in Arkansas with 4,570 registered draft men out of a total of 231,649 for the state of Arkansas. On Oct. 20, Sightseeing Trips in Cabin Plane, $1 per passenger-At the Hughes Place, 1 mile south of Haynes by Ace Lilliard, Half way between Marianna and Forrest City sponsored by Julius Benham Post No. 5, American Legion. Miss Ida Mae Bridewell left for Washington, D. C. where she is employed with the National Defense Division of the U. S. Government.
Local-19401019-Saturday-FCHS loses first game to Paragould 7 to 12. Over 40.6 miles of roads built in St. Francis Co. by WPA aid in five years as of June 30,1940.
Local-19401024-Thursday-Brother of F. F. Harrelson, Otto Max is now in Athens, Greece as a war correspondent for Associated Press.
Local-19401025-Friday-Large barn burns near Palestine at the Love Banks farm early last night. About 3,000 bales of hay were also burned, loss of $2,500.
Local-19401026-Saturday-FCHS and Jonesboro tie at 20-20 in homecoming here in Forrest City. One injured in collision near Goodwin, Ed Price of Griffithville, brother in law of A. D. Nuckols of this city, was injured in an auto-truck collisions on Hwy 70 east of Goodwin. His left arm was crushed. His truck collided with a car from Birmingham, Alabama, and turned over three times.
Local-19401028-Monday-Paradise Shows-Oct.28 to Nov. 2-Hwy 70 West-Fall Fair- Sponsored by Forrest City American Legion Post No. 4.
Local-19401029-Tuesday-Drawing of Selective Service began at 11 am today. No.158 was the first to be drawn.-First two drafted with no. 158 were James Leon Culler of City, and Charles Baddour of Hughes. Page 97 of 151
Local-19401030-Wednesday-Sixteen attending the Univ. of Arkansas from St. Francis Co., Forrest City unless shown otherwise: Peggy McCulloch, Martha Esme Carlisle, Sterling Diggs Nelson of Hughes, Cecil Dover of Goodwin, Brooks Marvin Norfleet, Richard Burrus McCulloch, Virginia Lea Lincoln, Wilma Chism of Hughes, Walter B. Gwathney of Palestine, Lois Buckner Jones of Madison; Clifton Andrews Nickle, and Robert William Nickle and Leon Moore Tucker of Hughes; Joseph Edward Fogg, Claudia Elizabeth Dean, Robert Lee Cope. Duck season opens Saturday. Misses Virginia Wylds and Lucille Harrigan of Roseville, Calif. are visiting Miss Wyld’s father, R. F. Wylds and family.
Local-19401031-Monday-Mostly unreadable. Levee Taxes due, pay at Courthouse, Mrs. C. C. Dawson. James Fussell Jr. to arrive home today from Methodist Hosp. in Memphis and will have bed rest for one week.
Local-19401101-Tuesday-New firm started in the Armory building, the Standard Butane Gas Co. of Forrest City, S. B. Bolton is President and H. A. Summurhays is the VP. First draft lottery to be held Oct.29. Martha Rhea Belshe will leave the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis Wednesday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Belshe. Mrs. A. L. Kelso is under treatment at Wynne Clinic. Miss Dorothy Overly of Memphis is recovering from an appendectomy at the Laughrun clinic.
Local-19401202-Monday-Walter Woody makes all state football from Forrest City HS Mustangs. Rev. Gardner D. Underhill, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, accepts a call to South Carolina by the Church of Nativity in Union, S. C. Firemen were called this afternoon for a fire that broke out in a house occupied by Negroes, the roof was badly damaged. Miss Marjorie Newman left for Brinkley where she will go into business with a flower shop, named Newman’s Flower Shop. Burk Mann has been under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for several days. Aliens required to register by December 26 for all non citizens, aged 14 and over, and parents must register those under 14 at the post office.
Local-19401203-Arkansas to lose one seat in Congress due to the census. Fire alarm twice overnight. Listing of Personal Property tax delinquents for the year 1939 were posted, many names which includes two Isabells, Dick and John owing $4.05 each. The lists are by location in the county. Good way to see if you have relatives in the area.
Local-19401204-Wednesday-Mrs. Brooks Borden and small daughter, Beth, will return to their home in Portageville, Mo. after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Draper. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Terry have moved into Apt. No.4 of the south unit of Walker apartments, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. David Duke, who have moved to Wynne. Notice of Bond Sale of $35,000 for new jail for St. Francis Co. on sale to earn 4% per Page 98 of 151 annum. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey E. Brown have rented the C. E. Hammond cottage on S. Rosser Street to make it their home.
Local-19401205-Thursday-The long platform adjoining the Rock Island Railroad east of Washington street, used in loading and unloading freight has been sold to the Grobmyer farm south of Forrest City owned by Albert Grobmyer. Coach William Irving will enter the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis for an appendectomy. W. W. Norfleet, Shelby Co. jury commissioner, the brother of Mrs. L. S. Marshall and Mrs. N. B. Rice of this city, recently completed and sent to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor a scrapbook of collection of articles about them begun by the late Mrs. Norfleet. Mrs. Betty Hodges has entered the St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis. Dick Payne has assumed the management of the Lion Oil Service Station on east Broadway along with his son Albert, recently returned from Jonesboro.
Local-19401206-Friday-Robbery reported by police, that the Merchants Specialty Co. was entered by a thief Wednesday and around $800 in cash and checks were stolen. Oil reported in an undetermined but commercial quantity at 1,722 feet in the oil test well near Wheatley, by the United States Oil Corp. of Helena. They say it will need a pump to get the oil to the surface. Fire damages J. P. Fogg home, which originated in the living room on North Forrest Street early last night. Only the outside walls were standing after the fire was extinguished. The family was away at the time. Mrs. Louis Grobmyer left today for Memphis to spend several days with Mr. Grobmyer, who is employed there at the Dupont Munitions plant.
Local-19401207-Saturday-Two FCHS Mustangs in Shrine All Star game in Memphis, Andy Forrester and Wally Woody.
Local-19401209-Monday-Miami-Four years after abdicating the throne, the Duke of Windsor and Duchess will arrive today in Miami, coming from the Bahamas where he is governor. Shannon Dean Fogg, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fogg, Jr., is under treatment at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis. Beth Borden, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Borden will leave Baptist Hosp. tonight after treatment for the flu. Otto Bridgforth left by plane last night to Salt Lake City, Utah, having been called there on account of his father, Dr. D. O. Bridgforth, suffering a heart attack. Family reunion of Mr. And Mrs. W. G. Dooley at their home on North Washington Street yesterday.
Local-19401210-Tuesday-FCHS Mustangs to begin Basketball soon. Notice of post regarding parcel go not have trespassers in Telico township by Emma Rohrer, Owner. Rev. Vernon A. Hammond was taken to the Veteran’s Hosp. in Memphis this morning. Mrs. W. W. Endicott underwent an appendectomy at the Davidson clinic. The regular Page 99 of 151
Negro Arkansas Baptist Convention will meet with Beth-Salem Baptist Church in Forrest City next Tuesday, Dec. 18th according to Rev. W. L. Purifoy.
Local-19401211-Wednesday-Houston woman injured in wreck yesterday on Hwy 70 about a half mile from the Belshe gin. Mrs. E. C. Chinn is under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic. Mrs. Charles Havens, Jr., entered the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis today for observation and treatment. Otis Galloway is under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic.
Local-19401212-Thursday-Construction begins on school property west of the athletic field, by the NYA that will cost $65,000. Mrs. Charles Havens, Jr. is scheduled to undergo a major operation at the Methodist Hosp. in Memphis tomorrow.
Local-19401213-Friday-Coach Collier Jordan’s undefeated Palestine HS Cardinals continued their victory march at Barton last night by 24 to 20. Masons elect new officers, Worshipful Master is R. D. Benthal; Senior Warden is Homer Cavin; Junior Warden is Cofer Greer; Treasurer, E. L. Epperson; and P. W. Lewis is Secretary.
Local-19401214-Saturday-Deputy’s car damage in highway crash, Dep. Sheriff Mitchell Taylor’s car was badly damaged in an accident on Hwy 70 near Cabins in The Cotton. The deputy and State Police Officer Johnnie Faulkner were chasing a speeding pickup truck, which stopped suddenly, and they could not prevent contact. The driver of the truck was Eugene Roberts, who was arrested and also suffered injuries in the collision. An announcement today that Ernest Palmer, Jr. of Chicago has entered the law firm of Russell & Bridewell in Chicago. David A. Bridewell, a member of the firm, is the son of Mr. And Mrs. A. C. Bridewell of this city.
Local-19401216-Monday-A stalled truck is said to be the cause of an accident on Hwy 70 near the railroad underpass west of here early last night. Mrs. A. B. Walls of Holly Grove is injured in the accident, and taken to the Laughrun Clinic for first aid treatment. Frank Stough, driver of the truck was arrested on charges of public drunkenness. Mr. and Mrs. Walter V. Durst, left for Tampa, Fla. yesterday to visit relatives, their son, Marion, is with the U. S. Fleet stationed at Guantanamo, Cuba, and may be able to get leave to visit family during Christmas. They definitely will see their daughter in law and granddaughter who are living near Tampa.
Local-19401217-Tuesday-The oil well being drilled at Wheatley will be drilled deeper another 500 feet to seek a larger pool of oil.
Local-19401218-Wednesday-Sheriff and Collector Elect of St. Francis Co., Roger W. West, announced the names of the deputies who will assist him: Mitchell Taylor, and in the tax office are Mrs. Lucille Williams, Claud Buford, Catherine Patrichios, who has been under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis is expected home soon. Students home for Page 100 of 151 holidays include: James Dillon, Jr., J. L. Dedman, Jr., Hawthorne Sales, Woodson Moseley. Hazel Gardner of Colt is under treatment at the Peterson Clinic in Wynne. The rice harvest in Goodwin has almost been completed; however, there is still a lot of cotton in the fields waiting for pickers.
Local-19401219-Thursday-Home for holidays, Miss Loraine Ash. Sol Otis Holwerk was elected Scoutmaster of Troop No. 11, per the local Scout council. Paul Fleming had been acting Scoutmaster for a few months.
Local-19401220-Friday-Miss Geraldine Johnson is directing the Christmas cantata- pageant which will be presented Sunday night at the First Baptist Church. The assistant director is Mrs. Thomas Whittenton. There will be a XMAS cantata at the Methodist Church Sunday. Home for the holidays are students J. K. Sales, Frances and Geneva Eppes, Jack West, J. R. Chappell, Jr., Louis Jones, Norma and Emmalie Chappell, Tom Gray.
Local-19401221-Saturday-Students home for holidays include, Martha Carlisle, and Edward Schellhous. Mrs. Mitchell Taylor is under treatment for asthma at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis.
Local-19401223-Students home for holidays include: Kim Arnold, Jr., Miss Alice King, Richard McCulloch, Jr., Peggy McCulloch, Elizabeth Dean, Robert Cope, Brooks Norfleet, Jr., George Morledge, Jr., Miss Annie Mary Perry, Charles Turley, Miss Ruth Horton, and Ed Fogg. Monday-Local Guard unit mobilizes today at the Armory, Co. I. 153 rd Infantry, Arkansas National Guard, for one year’s service consisting of 90 men and maybe up to 123. In command is Lieut. Ernest Philpot, three of the officers did not pass the physical, Capt. John Dillon, 1st Lt. Charles W. Hulen,. And 2nd Lt. Dennis W. Horton. Harahan Bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis is being guarded, and will have steel gates installed to prevent damages.
Local-19401224-Tuesday-Young Thomas Gadberry is under treatment at the Laughrun Clinic after his bicycle collided with car driven by Tom Aycock on Rosser Street.
Local-19401226-Thursday-The winners of the 1940 Home Christmas Decoration Contest were announced by Mrs. Louis Havens, Sr.: Grand prize to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Knight; Dr. and Mrs. N. C. McCown for their tree; and Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor for prettiest tree visible from the outside; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank King for most beautifully decorated doorway.
Local-19401227-Friday-Pete Armstrong of Colt is under treatment at a Wynne clinic for injuries he received in automobile wreck Tuesday night on Hwy 1 North. Apparently the brakes failed on a curve of the car he was driving. Page 101 of 151
Local-19401228-Saturday-Rufus Woody, Jr. a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church was received under the care of the Presbytory as a candidate for Gospel ministry. He is now a student at Davidson College in North Carolina. Chancery Court, Rebecca Bailey vs. A. L. Bailey, G. B. Fogg, Clerk.
Local-19401230-Monday-A car and two bicycles which were stolen in Forrest City Friday night were recovered by Memphis police Saturday, and Clarence Williams, 30, of Waco, Texas; and Francis Lynch, 17, of Boston, Mass, who were arrested on charges of the theft. The car was stolen from the Forrest City Motor Co. while the bike were taken from various owners. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boutwell are new residents in this city from Memphis. They are at home at 207 Division Street, he is employed with the Erskine- Williams Lumber Co. in Madison. Chancery Court, Joe Shoemaker vs. Annie Shoemaker, G. B. Fogg, Clerk. Bill Gatling is in Booneville visiting John Gatling.
Local-19401231-Tuesday-Mrs. L. J. Boatner has returned home after several weeks at the Laughrun Clinic. Chancery Court, Henry V. Lee vs. Mattie Lou Lee, G. G. Fogg, Clerk. Anna Wray Jones, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones is under treatment at the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Richard E. Cope has accepted a position in Little Rock with Arkansas Power & Light Co., he formerly owned and operated the Electric Service Co. which is discontinuing business here.
Marriages:
Marriage-19400104-Marriage-Sarver/Hamilton-Miss Hazel Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Hamilton of Colt and James Sarver of Wynne were united in marriage Tuesday at the office of JP G. M. Hopper. Mr. Sarver is director of a Wynne band and will reside in Wynne.
Marriage-19400108-Marriage-Terry/McCastlain-Of interest here is the marriage of Thomas J. (Jack) Perry and Miss Verna McCastlain, both of Memphis. The wedding took place Dec.31. Mr. and Mrs. Perry will be at 1122 North Evergreen in Memphis. Mr. Perry was a former Forrest City resident and operated the Perry Plumbing Company.
Marriage-19400112-Marriage-Danehower/Burns-At a simple single ring ceremony, Miss Marie Burns of Palestine and Mr. James Danehower of this city were united in marriage by last evening by the Baptist minister in Wynne. After a visit out west, they will make their home here where Mr. Danehower manages the Danehower estate.-
Marriage-19400113-Marriage:Rowland/Wilson-Miss Maxine Rowland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rowland, and John Harrison Wilson of Long Beach, Calif. were united in marriage at “The Wedding Manor” in Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec.24th by Rev. Julius Du Hose. After a trip to Catalina Island, they will make their home in Bellflower, Calif. Page 102 of 151
Marriage-19400122-Marriage-Fisher/Rushid-Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rushid announce the marriage of their daughter, Geneve Screeton, to Samuel Young Fisher on Jan.9 at the home of Rev. J. V. Cobb, Presbyterian minister. The only attendants were Miss Nettie Lewis and Jiles Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher will make their home in Marks, Miss., where Mr. Fisher is employed with Kroger’s Store.
Marriage-19400207-Marriage-Clark/Davenport-Miss Grace Davenport of Earle and S. L. Clark of Hughes were united in marriage in Forrest City this morning at the office of JP J. E. McCutchen who performed the ceremony. They will make their home in Hughes where he operates a large farm.
Marriage-19400212-Marriage-Banks/Johnson-Mrs. William David will attend the wedding of Miss Harvey Banks and Joseph Johnson at the Baptist Church in Memphis.
Marriage-19400222-Marriage-Reynolds/Kennedy-Mrs. Alice O’Brien Kennedy of this city and Nolte H. Reynolds of Cave City, Ky., were united in marriage Saturday, Feb.15, at Carlisle, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds will make their home in Carlisle, Ky. where he is employed with the Killoren Electric Co.
Marriage-19400302-Marriage-Goad/Warren-Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Warren of Byhalia, Miss., announce the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn Louise, to Louis Goad of Hughes. They were married on Feb.9 at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. John M. Forte, Ollve Branch, Miss.
Marriage-19400304-Marriage-Thompson/Teague-Miss Christine Teague and Elmer E. Thompson were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the home of the groom’s parents, Mrs. and Mrs. F. F. Thompson by the grandfather, Rev. W. M. Thompson.
Marriage-19400316-Fleischer/Davidson-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Samuel Davidson announce the engagement of their daughter Eva Lucille Davidson to Alfred J. Fleischer of St. Louis, with wedding to be held in early June. Miss Davidson graduated from FCHS and attended the Univ. of Illinois in Chicago and the Washington University in St. Louis, where she received her degree last June. Mr. Fleischer is the son of Mrs. Morris I. Fleischer of St. Louis. He received his degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He is now associated with the Fleischer-Seeger Const. Co. of St. Louis.
Marriage-19400408-Bradford/Holt-Miss Ruth Holt of Harrison and John Richard Bradford of this city were united in marriage yesterday in Harrison. Miss Holt is a relative of Attorney General Jack Holt., Mr. Bradford graduated from FCHS and attended Jonesboro State College. He is the son of Judge and Mrs. A. M. Bradford. They will make their home in Harrison where he is employed with the Killoren Electric. Co. Page 103 of 151
Marriage-19400416-Richardson/McDaniel-Miss Juanita McDaniel and T. D. Richardson of Jackson, Tenn. were married yesterday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mr. L. O. McDaniel, Sr. Rev. R. S. Hayden of the First Methodist Church doing the ceremony. Mrs. Richardson graduated Forrest City schools, and Mr. Richardson is the son of Mrs. Rebecca Richardson of Jackson, Miss. He graduated from Jackson schools, and is now employed with the Standard Oil Co.
Marriage-19400417-Meiser/Landers-Mr. Walter Meiser of St. Louis and Mrs. James Helen Landers of this city were married in Wynne last night. He is a salesman for Mack Shirt Corp. of Cincinnati, and his bride operates the dining room at the Hotel Marion.
Marriage-19400420-Fletcher/McCachren-Miss Madeline McCachren, bride elect of John Fletcher of Cleveland, Miss. will be married Apr.26 in Round Pond.
Marriage-19400422-Dowdy/O’Brien-Mrs. Thomas O’Brien announces the marriage of her daughter, Rose Ida O’Brien to Robert A. Dowdy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dowdy of Memphis yesterday at the First Methodist Church in Forrest City, with Rev. R. S. Hayden officiating. Miss Dorothy O’Brien attended her sister at the wedding. Mrs. Dowdy attended Forrest City schools, and Mr. Dowdy graduated from Central HS in Memphis. He is now with Kroger in Memphis. Eason/Bennett-E. H. Eason of Tupelo, Miss. announces the marriage of his daughter, Margaret Theresa Eason of Forrest City to John C. Bennett, Jr. of Memphis at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City on May 31. She is a graduate of FCHS and Dodd College at Shreveport, La. Mr. Bennett graduated from Central HS in Memphis. He is a cashier at the City Inspection Bureau in Memphis.
Marriage-19400425-Adams/McGraw-Miss Billie McGraw and William Adams were married Sunday, Apr.14, in Little Rock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Rogers. Both are connected with the Farm Security Administration, and were formerly stationed here.
Marriage-19400427-Caswell/Fisher-Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fisher announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Louise Fisher to Dewarde Caswell of Cave City, Ky. last night at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. J. L. Whittenton by Rev. Grover C. Prince. Mrs. Caswell is employed by the Killoren Electric Co.
Marriage-19400506-Whitaker/Brown-Mrs. Abby Brown Whitaker of Peach Orchard, Ark., yesterday announced the engagement of her only daughter, Ann Adelle, to Dewey Franklin Brown, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris D. Brown of Wynne on May 26 at the home of the bride elect by Rev. Frank Ford Norfleet of Des Arc. Miss Whitaker is the granddaughter of the late Abe Brown, pioneer citizen of Clay county, and direct descendant of Peter Brown, who came to America on the Mayflower in 1620. Mr. Brown graduated from Texarkana HS and Arkansas State College and is electrical engineer with Page 104 of 151 the United States Soil Conservation Service at Forrest City. Miss Whitaker will receive her degree from Arkansas State College this month.
Marriage-19400514-Burke/Edwards-Mrs. Lee Buchanan and Miss Voniel Thomas were among guests at the wedding of Miss Frances Edwards and Clyde Burke which was solemnized in Wynne Sunday afternoon.
Marriage-19400517-Huckaba/Burns-Mrs. Ada Burns of Palestine announces the marriage of her daughter, Pauline Burns, to William Huckaba, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Huckaba of Palestine at Wynne at the home of Rev. W. J. Spicer, Methodist Minister, last evening. They will make their home south of Palestine where the groom is engaged in farming.
Marriage-19400518-Baldridge/Sanders-Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Baldridge of Conway announce the engagement of their daughter, Ara Ruby Baldridge, to Claud Franklin Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sanders of Michie, Tenn., service on Jun 2 at the First Baptist Church in Conway. Miss Baldridge graduated from Arkansas Teachers College in 1936 and is an instructor at Hughes HS in Commercial Arts. Mr. Sanders is the principal at Hughes HS, and is also a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers college.
Marriage-19400524-Bennett/Eason-Miss Margaret Theresa Eason today announced plans for her marriage to John C. Bennett of Memphis on May 31, at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City by Rev. Grover C. Prince. Mrs. Thomas Fondren, Jr., sister of the bride is the matron and Miss Lucille Dunn of Memphis is Maid of Honor.
Marriage-19400528-Dedman/Butt- Dr. and Mrs. John L. Dedman announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mabel Loraine Dedman, to Richard Wilson Butt of Washington, D. C. in early summer. The bride is a graduate of Hendrix College and is on faculty of Rix Elementary School at Hot Springs. Mr. Butt graduated from Hot Springs HS and Johns Business College, and is working with the United States War Dept.
Marriage-19400529-Bell/Wright-Owensboro, Ky.-Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl Bell announce the marriage of their daughter, Marijane Bell, to Edwin Price Wright of Forrest City on Jun 14 at the Presbyterian Church in Owensboro by Rev. E. N. Hart, Pastor. Mr. Wright is the son of Mrs. Alleyne Wright of Forrest City and a graduate of the Univ. of Arkansas and connected with Canova Foods. Pierce/Whittenton-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willard Whittenton announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Frances Adlyn Whittenton to Cecil Jack Pierce of Morrilton on June 9 at the First Baptist Church. Miss Whittenton is a student at State Teachers College in Conway. Mr. Pierce is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Pierce of Morrilton, and graduated from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tenn., and is associated with his brother, H. R. Pierce in the lumber business in Clarksville. Page 105 of 151
Marriage-19400602-Fleisher/Davidson-The wedding of Miss Eva Lucille Davidson and Alfred J. Fleisher of St. Louis will be tomorrow at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Samuel Davidson. Rabbi Carl J. Miller of Beth-El Temple of Helena officiating. Blaylock/Whittington-Mrs. J. L. Whittington announces the marriage of her daughter, Margaret, to Barney Blaylock of Memphis on Saturday at Hernando, Miss., the bride graduated from FCHS and attended Business college in Memphis. Mr. Blaylock is connected with Western Union office in Memphis where they will make their home.
Marriage-19400604-McDaniel/Swinea-Mrs. Dawn Reed Swinea and L. O. McDaniel, Jr., were married Monday May 6 at the First Methodist Church by Rev. R. S. Hayden.
Marriage-19400611-Burt/Levitt-Mr. and Mrs. Bob Levitt announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Elizabeth Levitt, to Richard Carlyle Burt of Grenada, Miss. on Jun 8 by Rev. R. S. Hayden, pastor of the First Methodist Church. They will make their home at Grenada.
Marriage-19400612-Blalack/Whittenton-Mrs. Barney Blalack of Memphis, recent bride, was honoree last night at a bridge party. She is the former Margaret Whittenton, daughter of Mrs. J. L. Whittenton.
Marriage-19400615-Marsh/Graham-Mrs. Rudolph S. Graham of Forrest City announces the marriage of her daughter, Ruth DeMaris Graham, to Robert William Marsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Marsh of Ft. Smith on Jun 30 at First Christian Church of Forrest City by Rev. Vernon A. Hammond. Miss Graham graduated with honors at the University of Arkansas on June 10. Mr. Marsh is also a graduate of the Univ. of Arkansas, and is associated with Pet Milk company of Greenville, Tenn., where they will make their home. LeRoy/Dunbar-Miss Hazel Mae Dunbar and Robert Harold LeRoy of Memphis were married this morning at the home of Rev. R. S. Hayden, who officiated.
Marriage-19400618-Jones/Stewart-Miss Grace Stewart of Forrest City and Grand Glaise and William Paul Jones of Grand Glaise were married June 15,1940, at the home of Rev. Vernon A. Hammond, pastor of the First Christian Church. Mr. Stewart is employed in the lumber business. Hersey/Staten-Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Staten announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Virginia Staten, to Mills Marvel Kersey Of Louisville, Ky. on June 13 in Louisville. Mrs. Kersey is a graduate nurse and is with the Newton Memorial Infirmary in Louisville. Mr. Kersey is associated with McDaniel Mortuary also in Louisville.
Marriage-19400620-Burns/Dennis-Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dennis of Palestine announce the marriage of their daughter, Emily Dennis, to Donald Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Burns of Palestine on Nov.26,1939 at Haynes, the Rev. J. W. Glass, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. They plan on making home at Palestine where Mr. Burns is a farmer. Page 106 of 151
Marriage-19400621-Burke/Williams-Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williams announce the marriage of their daughter, Laurie Gene Williams, to Frank Jay Burke of Forrest City and Helena, son of Mrs. Frank J. Burke of Helena on July 20 at Forrest City at the First Christian Church by Rev. Vernon A. Hammond . Miss Williams is a FCHS graduate and Miss Arkansas in 1938 of the Memphis Cotton Carnival. Mr. Burke graduated form from Helena HS and came to Forrest City and is manager of the Safeway Store.
Marriage-19400622-Clanton/Benson-Mrs. Lucille Dye (Robert Walker) Benson is announcing the marriage of her daughter, Edith Lucille Benson, to William James Clanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James David Clanton of Wilmor in the late summer. Miss Benson is a graduate of Gulf Park College, at Gulfport, Miss., and the Soule Business College in New Orleans. Her great great grandfather on the maternal side was a prominent family settler, Mark W. Izard, recognized at the first white settler who lived in the section now known as Forrest City. Miss Benson’s father, the late R. W. Benson was a leading merchant of Forrest City for many years. Mr. Clanton is a graduate of Monticello A. and M. College and received his degree in pharmacy at Jonesboro. He owns and operates the Broadway Drug Co.
Marriage-19400626-Hamilton/Brown-Miss Edity Brown of Parrott and Hubert Hamilton of Newcastle were united in marriage Sunday night at the home of Rev. R. S. Hayden, officiating minister. Attending were Arthur Louis Devereux and the groom’s sister, Mrs. G. O. McLaren. They will make their home in Newcastle where Mr. Hamilton has farming interests.
Marriage-19400628-Graham/Marsh-The wedding of Miss DeMaris Graham, daughter of Mrs. Rudolph S. Graham of Forrest City and Little Rock, and Robert William Marsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marsh of Ft. Smith, will be Sunday morning at the First Christian Church of Forrest City. Mrs. Marsh graduated from the Univ. of Arkansas this month, with honors. Mr. Marsh is also a graduate of the Univ. of Arkansas and is connected with the Pet MIlk Company. Hamilton/Dooley-Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Dooley announce the marriage of their daughter, Lillian Dell Dooley, to Ben Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hamilton of Colt on May 12. They will make their home in Forrest City.
Marriage-19400629-Sykes/Drennan-Miss Virginia Drennan of Horseshoe Plantation and Travis Sykes of Hughes were united in marriage Saturday, June 22 in Forrest City. They will reside in Hughes. Dedman/Butt-The wedding of Miss Mabel Lorraine Dedman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Dedman, and Richard Wilson Butt, of Washington, D. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Butt of Hot Springs will be married at the home of the bride’s parents with Dr. Dedman presiding over the ceremony. Mr. Butt graduated from Hot Springs HS Page 107 of 151 and John’s Business College at Hot Springs. He is connected with the U. S. War Dept. at Washington, D. C. Mrs. Butt is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway.
Marriage-19400701-Sherman/Gwin-Mrs. Minnie Gwin and W. J. Sherman of Palestine were married June 29 in this city by JP J. C. Crawford. Both are natives of St. Francis County, but Mrs. Sherman has been in Newport until about two years ago. Mr. Sherman is a member of the St. Francis Co. bar, and has practices law here for the past fifteen years. He has an office in this city with Attorney S. S. Hargraves. They will make their home in Palestine.
Marriage-19400705-Suitts/Williams-Miss Dorothy Williams of Memphis and Howard Suitts of this city were married yesterday at the home of Rev. Vernon A. Hammond, pastor of the First Christian Church. They will make their home in Forrest City.
Marriage-19400708-Thomson/Reynolds-Joseph Earl Thomson of Forrest City and Humboldt, Tenn., and Miss Virginia Reynolds of Marianna were married Saturday, Jul.6, night at the First Methodist Church by Rev. R. S. Hayden. Mrs. Thomson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Reynolds of Marianna, where she graduated from T. A. Futrall High School. Mr. Thomson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Thomson, and a graduate of the Humboldt HS. He is employed here by the radio department of the Service Co. They will make their home in the J. A. Waterman cottage of Buford Street. Fox/Carr-Miss Annie Carr of Forrest City and St. Louis and Malon Fox of St. Louis were married Jul.6 in St. Louis. Mrs. Fox is the daughter of Mrs. W. O. Carr of this city and was a FCHS graduate. They will make their home in St. Louis. Hall/Hemphill-Mr. and Mrs. George Hall of Brownsville, Tenn. announce the marriage of their daughter, Emma Louaine Hall to James E. Hemphill of Memphis, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hemphill of Hughes on July 14 at Brownsville. Miss Hall graduated from Haywood Co. HS and Mr. Hemphill from Hughes HS and is now employed at the Gayoso Garage in Memphis.
Marriage-19400709-Nelson/Devazier-Miss Nora Lee Devazier and Melvin Nelson, both of Palestine, were married yesterday in Forrest City by Judge Charles Fleming, and they will make their home in Palestine.
Marriage-19400711-Swan/Wooley-Miss Mary Elizabeth Wooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Grove Wooley of Corinth, Miss., and John Parrott Swan, formerly of Forrest City were married July 3 in Corinth. They will make their home there where he is head of the Mississippi State Employment Service.
Marriage-19400713-Myers/Caughran-The wedding of Miss Gladys Myers and Edward Caughran, both of Benton, Ky., will be married in Forrest City this afternoon at the First Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Barton Myers of Aberdeen, Miss., and Page 108 of 151 a niece of Mrs. J. W. Whittenton of this city. Madden/Green-Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Clinton of Hughes announce the marriage of their daughter, Edith Doris Madden, to Thomas Benton Green, son of Mrs. T. B. Green and the late Mr. Green, also of Hughes on July 25 at the Baptist parsonage in Hughes. Both are 1940 Hughes HS graduates.
Marriage-19400716-McCormick/Perry-Mrs. Edness Perry and Hugh V. McCormick were married Sunday in the pastor’s study of Graham Memorial Presbyterian church by Rev. James V. Cobb.
Marriage-19400717-Chandler/Collup-An announcement of the marriage of Miss Miriam Rollwage Chandler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burdine Chandler, of Union City, Tenn., to George Washington Collup of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Albuquerque, N.M. on July 14 in Albuquerque. Mrs. Collup is the granddaughter of Mrs. Otto B. Bridgforth and formerly made her home in Forrest City.
Marriage-19400725-Dearrington/Meyerpeter-Mrs. Floyd Dearrington of Forrest City and St. Louis announces the engagement of her daughter, Virginia Dearrington, to Elmer Meyerpeter of St. Louis in October.
Marriage-19400727-Heustess/Campbell-Mr. and Mrs. Jesse David Heustess announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Louise Heustess, to William Wayne Campbell of Le Flore, Okla., son of Mrs. J. W. Campbell of LeFlore in September on the country home of the bride elect’s parents. Miss Heustess is a FCHS graduate and attended Hendrix College in Conway and graduated from SMU in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Campbell graduated from Fayetteville HS, and received a degree from Oklahoma Eastern College in Durant. He expects a Masters Degree in August from Oklahoma A. and M. College at Stillwater, Okla. He is a faculty member of the Le Flore high school.
Marriage-19400731-Coffey/Grobmyer-Miss Edith Coffey of Little Rock and Harold Evans Grobmyer of Forrest City and Little Rock will be married Friday at St. Edwards church in Little Rock.
Marriage-19400808-Armstrong/George-Miss Eloise George, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee George, and Troy Armstrong, son of Mrs. John Armstrong, were married Saturday in Forrest City, and they will make their home in Newcastle.
Marriage-19400826-Snyder/Henderson-Of interest here is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Frances Marie Snyder, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Neil N. Snyder of Pocahontas and Forrest City., and Clarence C. Henderson, son of Mrs. Virginia Henderson and the late C. H. Henderson of Pocahontas yesterday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Pocahontas. The bride graduated from FCHS and attended Arkansas State Teachers Page 109 of 151
College in Conway. Mr. Henderson graduated from Pocahontas HS, and attended Hendrix College. He is employed by the United States Engineers.
Marriage-19400828-Counts/Groves-Miss Frances Zipporah Counts of Little Rock and James Henry Groves of Heth will be married Sept. 29 at Trinity Cathedral in Little Rock by Rev. John Williamson, Dean of the Cathedral. Miss Counts will be given in marriage by her uncle, A. M. Anderson. The bride is a graduate of Arkansas State College of Conway and has been teaching at FC Junior HS for the past three years. Mr. Groves graduated from Arkansas State College in Jonesboro and is associated with his father, H. C. Groves outside of Heth. Snyder/Barg-Mr. and Mrs. E. Snyder are today announcing the marriage of their daughter, Gertrude Snyder to Louis Barg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barg of Chicago, Illinois the latter part of September.
Marriage-19400902-Maupin/Seaton-Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Maupin announce engagement of daughter, Frances Helen Maupin, to Fred N. Seaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Seaton on Sept.14.
Marriage-19400903-Flynn/Wylds-R. F. Wylds announces the marriage of his daughter, Miss Margaret Wylds, of Roseville, California, to John T. Flynn of San Francisco on July 27th in Seward, Alaska where he is employed by a railroad company. Townsend/Neely-Of interest here is the marriage of Miss Matie Vern Neely of Little Rock and Nelson G. Townsend of Forrest City on Sep.1 in the Hilton Memorial Chapel in Chicago, Illinois by Rev. M. R. Wilkes, formerly of Little Rock. Mrs. Townsend is the supervisor of Arkansas Public Health nurses, and Mr. Townsend is St. Francis County Health Sanitarian.
Marriage-19400904-Heustess/Vogel-Miss W. Mae Vogel of Forrest City and Memphis and Heywood Heustess of Forrest City and Memphis were married Aug.31 in W. Memphis. Both graduated from FCHS, and will live in Memphis where he is employed with Swift Packing Company.
Marriage-19400907-Ross/Baggott-Lynn C. Hughes announces the marriage of his daughter, Louise Hughes Ross to Arthur Baggott of Brinkley on Sep. 10th. They will make their home in Brinkley.
Marriage-19400914-Pillow/McAlexander-Mr. and Mrs. James C. McAlexander of Greenwood, Miss., and formerly of Forrest City, announce the marriage of their daughter, Lucille McAlexander, to William Harden Pillow, son of Mrs. Walter R. Pillow and the late Mr. Pillow., of Evergreen Plantation, Greenwood on Aug.24 in the First Christian Church of Greenwood by Rev. Kenneth W. Ball. Davis/Rogers-Miss Mary Louise Rogers of Washington, D. C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Rogers of Conway, and Arlington Zane Davis, Jr. of Wichita, Kansas and Washington, D. C., were married Sept.7 at the home of Page 110 of 151 the bride’s parents in Conway. They will make their home in Silver Spring, Maryland. Smith/Smith-Miss Laura Mae Smith of Memphis, daughter of Mrs. Larua Mae Smith of Memphis, and Homer Smith of Forrest City and Memphis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. O’Fallon of this city will be married tonight at the St. Paul Methodist Church in Memphis. The couple will make their home in Memphis.
Marriage-19400916-Cornett/Andrews-The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Dean on North Forrest Street was the setting yesterday for the wedding of Mrs. Dean’s niece, Miss Ruth Andrews of Little Rock, and Lt. Jack G. Cornett of Hope. Rev. R. S. Hayden performed the ceremony. Lt. Cornett is manager of a CCC camp in Hope.
Marriage-19400918-Moore/McDougal-Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Moore of Memphis announce the engagement of their daughter, Billie Jean Moore, to James O. McDougal, Jr. of Washington, D. C., son of Mrs. and Mrs. J. O. McDougal of Forrest City and Little Rock on Oct.4 in Washington. Miss Moore graduated from Tech HS and attended the Univ. of Arkansas. Mr. McDougal graduated from Little Rock HS and attended Sewanee and the Univ. of Arkansas. He is now employed with the U. S. Government. Proctor/Harrelson-Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Proctor of Wynne announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Dolores, to Fred C. Harrelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Harrelson of Forrest City on Oct. 6 in Wynne Baptist Church. Miss Proctor graduated Wynne HS and attended Hendrix College. Mr. Harrelson graduated from FCHS and attended Quachita College, and Arkansas State College, and the Univ. of Arkansas, and now is in Memphis Law School where he will graduate in June. They will reside in Forrest City afterwards, where he will be associated with his father in the law and abstract business.
Marriage-19400919-Dension/Long-Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Long announce the marriage of their daughter, Irene Long to Arnold Dension on Sep. 17.
Marriage-19400923-Cranor/Spencer-Miss Verna Spencer of Vanndale and Albert F. Cranor of this city were married Saturday night at the home of Rev. Grover C. Prince. Mrs. Cranor is a graduate of Vanndale HS and the groom FCHS and he is engaged in farming here.
Marriage-19400924-Sanford/Hope-Mrs. Jeanette Hope of this city is announcing the marriage of her daughter, Miss Edna Hope, to Robert Sanford of Helena and Clarksdale, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sanford of Helena. The bride is FCHS graduate, and Mr. Sanford is a graduate of Helena HS and of Hendrix College. He is employed in Clarksdale by the Goodyear Service Stores.
Marriage-19400925-Baxter/Ainsworth-Miss Margaret Ainsworth of this city and Guy Baxter of Memphis were married in Memphis Saturday at the home of the bride’s uncle, Page 111 of 151
Mabrin Powell. Mrs. Baxter is a FCHS graduate, and attended business school in Memphis. She is the daughter of Mrs. Bessie Clem of this city. The groom is a graduate of Tech HS in Memphis, and Ole Miss College.
Marriage-19400926-Richmond/Waterman-Mr. and Mrs. Walter Waterman of Parkin announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Waterman, to Floyd Richmond, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Richmond of Parkin on Sep.21 at the home of Mrs. L. C. Stephens in Parkin by Rev. J. H. Huggard, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Parkin. The bride is a niece of Miss Cincinnati Stewart of this city.
Marriage-19400927-Thomas/Glenn-Miss Donnie Glenn of Wynne and Carlson Thomas of Little Rock were married Wednesday night at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Grover C. Prince. Mr. Thomas is employed by the State Highway department.
Marriage-19400928-Collie/Phillips-Miss Gladys Phillips and Gurvis Collie, both of Widener, were married today in the home of Rev. W. M. Thompson on Garman street in this city by Rev. Mr. Thompson.
Marriage-19400930-Fisher/McCrary-Miss Dorothy McCrary of Roswell, N. M., and Walter Fisher of Roswell were married Sep.26 at Roswell. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Nora McCrary of Roswell and James McCrary of this city. They will live in Roswell where Mr. Fisher is in business.
Marriage-19401004-Mallory/Grobmyer-Miss Jessie Wootten Mallory, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Mallory, of Little Rock, became the bride of John Rudolph Grobmyer, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Grobmyer of Little Rock and formerly of Forrest City yesterday at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev. R. D. Adams, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church presiding. The bride is a graduate of N. Little Rock HS and the Univ. of Tennessee. Mr. Grobmyer is a graduate of N. Little Rock HS, and a honor graduate of the Univ. of Arkansas of Business Administration. He is associated with his father in the lumber and material business in Little Rock. Chandler/Pulley-Miss Polly Pulley of this city and John H. Chandler of Plainview, Texas were married Sep. 29 at McCrory. The groom is employed as a clerk in the Kroger store and are making their home in the Montgomery apartments on Broadway. Nold/Collie-Miss Olive Collie and Hubert Nold of Widener were married today at the home of Rev. and Mrs. William Thompson in this city who also performed the ceremony.
Marriage-19401011-Abram/Parker-Miss Gladys Parker and Lawrence Abram of Tuni were married Oct.10 at the home of R. F. Wylds, JP, who officiated.
Marriage-19401015-Loewer/Massey-Mr. and Mrs. David A. Massey of Palestine announce the marriage of their daughter, Barbara Allen Massey, to Otto John Loewer of Wheatley, Page 112 of 151 son of Mrs. David Loewer and the late Mr. Loewer of Branch, Miss. at the home of the bride’s parents by Rev. Ross Edwards of the First Baptist Church. The bride graduated from the Olive Branch HS, Olive Branch, Miss., and Mr. Loewer graduated from Louisiana College in Pineville, La. and is engaged in farming. Gatling/Lowery-Of interest here is the marriage of Mrs. Edna Lowery of Niagara Falls, N. Y. and James L. Gatling of Birmingham, Ala. Oct.10 at Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Gatling is the son of Mrs. E. G. Gatling of this city and the couple will be at home in Berkley Hotel, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Marriage-19401028-White/Marter-Miss Anna Bell Marter and Wesley Lee White, both of Lepanto were married here last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bateman by Rev. Grover C. Prince of the First Baptist Church. Mr. White is brother of Mr. Bateman.
Marriage-19401029-Harrelson/Cannon-Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Harrelson announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Helen Lour, to Mr. Carroll C. Cannon of St. Louis on Nov.2 at the home of the bride’s parents. The bride is a FCHS graduate and attended Quachita College. Mr. Cannon is the son of Mrs. Thomas Doherty Cannon of St. Louis, and he attended Washington Univ. and is a graduate of the City College of Law and practices in St. Louis..
Marriage-19401202-Gordy/Dooley-Miss Ernestine Gordy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Gordy, became the bride of William Dooley, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Dooley of Memphis yesterday at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Grover C. Prince. Mr. Dooley is employed with the Arkansas Fuel Co. in Memphis.
Marriage-19401203-Parks/Carwile-Miss Mary Bernadett Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Parks of this city and of Little Rock, became the bride of William Ress Carwile, son of W. R. Carwile of Forrest City on Thanksgiving day at the home of Rev. L.H. Roseman, of the Baptist Tabernacle. Mr. Carwile is employed at Moseley’s Laundry. Cross/McCollum- The engagement of Miss Lois Jane Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cross, and E. H. McCollum, Jr., son of Mrs. and Mrs. E. H. McCollum of Austin, Texas. Miss Cross is a FCHS graduate, and Mr. McCollum graduated from the Hemphill HS in Memphis.
Marriage-19401209-White/Gross-Miss Wilmuth Louise White, became the bride of Kenneth Paul Gross of Forrest City at the St. Francis Catholic Church rectory, the Rev. Edwin A. Hemmen officiating. Mr. Gross came here from Illinois and is employed with the Peoples Implement. Mrs. Gross is FCHS graduate, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. White. Pope/Roberts-Miss Evelyn Roberts of Chattanooga, Tenn. and George Pope of Osceola, Miss., were married here yesterday at the home of Rev. Grover C. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Strickler/Dorris-Miss Minnie Dorris of Black Rock and Homer Ray Strickler of Jonesboro were married this morning at the Baptist pastorium with Rev. Grover C. Prince presiding. Page 113 of 151
Marriage-194012100-Pasley/Hopson-Miss Atrelle Pasley,. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pasley of this city became the bride of G. B. Hopson of Forrest City, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wh. Hopson of Clarksdale, Miss. at a double ring ceremony on Sunday at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. J. E. Short and Mr. Short, Crawfordsville by Rev. Mr. Brown of the Baptist Church there. The groom is the manager of the Kroger store on Front Street.
Marriage-19401213-Hogue/Eldridge-Miss Virginia Hogue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hogue of Corydon, Iowa and Rolfe Chambliss Eldridge, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Eldridge, Sr. of Forrest City will be married Dec. 15th at the home of the bride’s parents in Corydon.
Marriage-19401214-Cox/Allen-Of interest here is the news of the marriage of Dr. W. H. Allen, III who married Maxine Cox, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Cox and the late Thomas Cox, formerly of Forrest City. Dr. Allen is on surgical staff of a hospital in Tucson, Arizona, and the bride is the niece of W.R. Cox of this city. Dr. Allen graduated from the Univ. of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock.
Marriage-19401219-James/Kennel-Mrs. Helen Kennel and Charles James were married in Forrest City Tuesday night at the home of the bride, 304 Cook street in the presence of relatives and friends of the couple. The bride is the daughter of C. F. Cusey of Bloomington,l Ct., the groom is nephew of M. and Mrs. Marshall Jones of this city, and he is manager of the Stewart’s Café.
Marriage-19401221-Smith/Devereux-The wedding of Miss Elizabeth May Devereux and DeWitt Henderson Smith was at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Small Morgan, in Round Pond, yesterday afternoon. Rev. Paul V. Galloway, pastor of the First Methodist Church presiding. Clark Smith, brother of the groom from Jonesboro, was the Best Man, and Miss Rose Lee Sanders was the bride’s only attendant. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. S. A. Devereux and graduated from FCHS and attended Arkansas State College in Jonesboro. Mr. Smith is the son of Mrs. D. H. Smith of Wheatley and is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway. He has been coach and teaching history at FCHS. They will be at home in the Kennedy apartment on North Forrest street.
Marriage-19401223-Fair/Griner-Miss Ruby Fair of Conway and Forrest City and James Emmett Griner of this city were married yesterday at the Methodist Church in Conway, by Rev. R. S. Hayden. The bride graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College and is a physical instructor at FC Grammar School, the groom is the son of Mrs. J. E. Griner, Sr. of this city. He is a FCHS graduate and Hendrix College, and is Principal of the Colt school.
Marriage-19401224-Dawson/Coolidge- Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Chew Dawson, to Andrew Pomeroy Coolidge, son of Page 114 of 151
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Coolidge of Helena in the late winter. Miss Dawson is a graduate of FCHS and attended the Univ. of Arkansas. Mr. Coolidge graduated from Helena HS. They will make their home in Helena where he is associated with the Arkansas Utilities Co.
Marriage-1940507-Kimble/Farris-Miss Ruby Farris and Emmett Kimble of the Powers community were married Saturday night, May 4, at the home of Mr. Jim Alderson, Justice of the Peace who officiated.
Marriage-1940817-Pugh/Griffin-Miss Marie Griffin and George Pugh were married Aug. 14 in Brinkley. The will make their home here where he is engaged in the grocery business.
National News:
National-19400207-National News-Boise, Idaho-Dust bowl migrants, driven from their homes in the Middle West by the dread specter of water shortage and choking clouds of pulverized dirt, have descended upon Idaho in increasing numbers to add to the relief burden, according to welfare officials.
National-19400510-Washington-Congress to authorize huge sum to speed national defense equipment for a protective mobilization force of one million men, termed an urgent need by Gen. George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff, of the Army.
World News:
World-19400101-World News-London-Great Britain to assist Finns against Russian invasion per Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
World-19400105-World News-Allies increase orders for American planes, both Great Britain and France have to a total of 4,000 and 6,000, a source said today to thwart German. That includes orders placed in the last year. It is told the Germans are producing 2,000 planes per month. Mrs. Frank Burkhart was admitted to St. Joseph’s Hosp. in Memphis for treatment of several weeks, yesterday. Mrs. B. Ferguson is a patient in the Baptist Hosp. in Memphis. Mrs. Louis McDaniel left yesterday for a visit in Senatobia, Miss with Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bowen of Memphis where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bowen, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Caldwell returned to their home in New Albany, Miss. this morning after a visit here with their son, Roy Caldwell, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ford will move into the Warren house located on the corner of Hill and Forrest Streets, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Renfro. James Freddie Hunter enlists in the U. S. Marine Corps on Wednesday and sent to San Diego, Calif. for training. He graduated in 1939 from FCHS. Page 115 of 151
World-19400109-World News-Finnish patrols mopping up after fleeing Soviet troops, 44th Infantry Division which fled into Russia today, leaving thousands of their dead on the roads for miles, reports from the front said. Germany renewed air attacks over British waters where warships were attacked.
World-19400110-World News-Nazi airplanes bomb Brussels in past 36 hours. British report that the steamer Oak Grove, had been attacked from the air and number of casualties is not known. Twenty two of the crew members were landed after the ship sank. Over 15 vessels had been attacked. Germany claims eight vessels sunk in raids off the Scottish and English coasts yesterday. Allied sources recently reported that Adolph Hitler had ordered some 400 to 500 ships which had been marooned in foreign ports since the start of the war, to break the British-French blockade and return to Germany.
World-19400124-Wprld News-Tokyo-Japan, involved in a new dispute with Great Britain, prepared today to permit the 30 year Japan-American Trade Treaty to expire Friday after the Americans have been critical of the China war by Japan.
World-19400130-World News-Berlin-Today marks the 7th Anniversary of accession to power of Adolf Hitler’s National Socialist Party Reign.
World-19400202-World News-London-First German plane shot down on English soil since beginning of war. British Royal Air Force fighter planes shot down two and maybe a third German Heinkel bombers on an attack on Britain by air.
World-19400206-World News-London-Britain to begin to ration meat on March 11,1940, starting with value of meats, each resident over age 6 will be allowed 37 ½ cents of meat each week.
World-19400213-World News-London-Four more ships lost to German ships, one to Britain, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia over night.
World-19400320-London-Great Brittain must expect regular Nazi aerial raids on British Naval bases “but we shall do our best to return them.” Per First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill. This came afte3r 50 British bombing planes had raided the German island of Sylt all night. Paris-The government of Premier Edouard Daladier resigned today and Paul Reynaud, a bitter foe of Nazism was asked by President Albert Lebran to form a new government.
World-19400327-The Allied powers hinted broadly today that Soviet Russia must be linked with Germany as a common foe. France all but broke off relations with Moscow by demanding and getting the withdrawal of Soviet Ambassador Jacob Souritz on the Page 116 of 151 grounds that he tried to send a telegram to Moscow announcing the “Anglo-French war mongers” in connection with the end of the war in Finland.
World-19400405-Berlin-Germany’s most hated foe, Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, has been elevated in the British cabinet to the chief minister of all the fighting forces- sea, land and air. Detroit-Automobile production maintained this week, 101,655 cars and trucks, an unseasonably high pace which surprised factory executives. Washington- Food and Clothing Stamp Plans will be expanded July 1 to supply surplus food and clothing for nearly 2,000,000 persons on relief.
World-19400408-London-Great Britain and France mined three areas of the Norwegian coast within the three mile territorial limit that if Norway attempted to sweep the mines the Allies would lay new ones.
World-19400409-Berlin-Adolf Hitler’s armed forces occupied Denmark, fought their way into Norway and took Oslo, and faced the combined Allied forces along a vast new war front in Scandinavia. London-Great Britain and France immediately accepted the challenge, announce that they were rushing “Full Aid” to Norway (Finland was not mentioned) and promised that the Nazi “Rash” aggression would lead to their ultimate defeat. A battle between British and German warships was reported in progress off the coast of Norway. Stockholm-It was reported today that the Norwegian coastal artillery had sunk a German battle cruiser Bluecher in Oslo Fjord.
World-19400415-Amsterdam-Great Britain landed armed forces on a new battlefield in Norway today-six hectic days after Germany’s sudden thrust into Scandinavia. Apr.16- Paris-During the past week Germany has lost 30 percent of her line ships, and has suffered other terrific naval and merchant shipping losses, Premier Pau Reynard told the Senate today.
World-19400427-Berlin-Germany charged today that the Allies had troops enroute to Norway prior to the German invasion. And that Great Britain and France has long planned an invasion of Norway.
World-19400430-Berlin-German troops take key railroad town of Dombass in Norway.
World-19400503-Berlin-Germany emerged victorious today from her Scandinavian blitz- krieg. Europe tensely awaited the next Nazi stroke with fears rising that it might come in the Balkans or Mediterranean. Stockholm reported that the Allies have completed their abandonment of central Norway by withdrawing from their base north of Trondheim..
World-19400510-Berlin-Adolf Hitler blitzkrieg struck at Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg today in a mighty effort to win the European war by landing a knockout blow against Page 117 of 151
Great Britain. London-Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned tonight and Winston Churchill has agreed to form a new cabinet.
World-19400515-Paris-The French today threw thousands of troops against a foothold by the Germans in the Maginot Line across the river Meuse from Sedan.
World-19400517-Berlin-German forces widen break in Maginot Line as the Nazi blitzkrieg pounded a broad path through the heart of Belgium and into northern France. The forces have broken the main British forces defense lines along the Dyle river in front of the Brussels captured.
World-19400521-Berlin-Adolf Hitler’s blitzkrieg struck its greatest blow of the war today in a paralyzing knifelike drive to the English Channel at the French port of Abbeville. London-British Cruiser Effingham sinks today when it struck an uncharted rock off the Norwegian coast and sank, no casualties. May 22-German troops only 55 miles from Paris per German sources. Evacuation of Paris by civilians begins today.
World-19400524-Washington-President Roosevelt announced today to train 50,000 civilian pilots starting July 1 to become part of the reserves of the military Paris-Metz bombed by German planes in the Maginot Line below Luxembourg, and the French at once retaliated by bombing a German city. Berlin-Sources say that six British transports were sunk in the English Channel. German forces swept to within cannon shot distance of England today as Nazi troops entered Boulogne and Calais. Mexico City-Attempted assassination of Leon Trotsky, exiled Russian Revolutionary, today in his bedroom. May 25-Trotsky charges Josef Stalin inspired attack on him.
World-19400528-Paris-King Leopold III surrendered the Belgian army today and Adolf Hitler’s mechanized legions moved down the Channel coast in an assault designed to deal a death blow to trapped Allied armies in Flanders.
World-19400529-Berlin-German air and land forces slashed at remnants of the Allied armies of the north today in triumphant bid for domination of all Channel ports and all fighting fronts north of the river Somme. The great battle of Flanders was rapidly ending in a German victory, the Nazi high command declared. May 30-Adolf Hitler’s men were winding up the bloody battle of Flanders with a tremendous land and air attack on remnants of the Allied armies of British and French troops. May 31-Paris-Jammed into an area of about 200 square miles, more than 600,000 German troops, and 200,000 men of the Allied northern army fought furiously today in a battle to the death. London-A new rescue armada of hundreds of ship sailed into Dunkirk harbor and embarked additional thousands of trapped British and French soldier while the Allied rear guard troops were Page 118 of 151
“fighting like cats” to hold off the Germans, it was stated today. Half of trapped Allied Forces reach England. French forces claim to have re-taken Abbeville.
World-19400602-Paris-Paris and suburbs bombed today by six waves of 155 German planes.
World-19400607-Berlin-Germany today claimed a general advance against the French defense lines but the Allies for the first time, with cautious optimism, said that the situation looks “pretty good.” New York-All Italian vessels ordered to neutral ports at once. June 8-Italy closes art galleries and museums as it prepares for war.
World-19400610-Rome-Italy declares war on the Allies. Allies withdraw from Norway.
World-19400611-London-The foreign office today announced that Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her two daughters had arrived in Canada, leaving England aboard a Dutch warship last week.
World-19400612-France-German troops within 12 miles of Paris. Berlin- Surrender of 20,000 Allied troops reported from Berlin. Washington-Navy awards contract for 22 new ships, 66 ships already under construction. Surplus munitions, attack planes, and Navy bombers will be sent across Canadian border for shipment to Great Britain.
World-19400613-London-War office communiqué admits that thousands of Allied troops have been caught in Normandy in a “Little Flanders” disaster, and that thousands were taken prisoners after stubborn resistance to overwhelming German forces. France- Military governor proclaims Paris an open city and announces that steps have been taken to assure adequate food and supplies for population. The French high command abandoned plans for a street by street fight in Paris.
World-19400614-Paris-Hitler’s armored legions entered Paris today, the Allies reform battle line south of the city, as Germans take control after a five week blitzkrieg of France. Germany was driving for the death blow-and driving with devastating power, their objective is “Pursuit in the final destruction” of the French armies.
World-19400615-German troops capture Verdun and claim collapse of Maginot Line is near, and claim to have taken 200,000 prisoners. They claim to have the German flag flying over the palace of Versailles. Italian cost shelled today by Allied Warships. Cairo- Allied fleet is roaming the Mediterranean sea trying to lure the Italian fleet into battle. Moscow-Russian troops enter Lithuania
World-19400617-France sues for “peace with honor” today with Adolf Hitler, Britain fights on alone. Nazi flags fly over nine Capitals since Hitler’s program began. Page 119 of 151
World-19400618-Munich-Fuehrer Adolf Hitler and Premier Benito Mussolini were reported by the official DNB news agency tonight to have agreed to France’s request for an armistice. London-Great Britain prepares for invasion by sea and air while dictators decide fate of the French empire.
World-19400619-Brooklyn-Launched, into the East River at Brooklyn, New York Navy Yard, the $80,000,000 Battleship North Carolina, second of craft launched in June. The first was the Washington, launched in Philadelphia. Washington-President Roosevelt proposes compulsory government service of one year for men and women, ages 19 to 21.
World-19400621-Berlin-Adolf Hitler personally presented the terms of the armistice at the same railroad diner that the 1918 Armistice was signed, Voltare Restaurant No. 2419-D of the Wagon Lite Company. Italy wants a separate peace agreement. France and Great Britain declared war without any grounds against Germany 25 years after the outbreak of the World War, on Sep.3,1939.
World-19400625-Berlin-War between Italy and Germany against France ended Monday when armistice was signed, it calls for surrender of fleet to Germany.
World-19400626-Philadelphia-Republican Convention adopts a keep out of war program as a foreign policy plank. Laughrun Clinic will open tomorrow on the corner of Rosser and Dillard streets built for Dr. W. Gus Laughrun, physician and surgeon, who came from Harlan Co., Ky.. He has also practiced medicine in Memphis. The clinic has 20 rooms, four of which are hospital rooms to accommodate patients who come to the clinic for surgery. Serving on the staff will be Mrs. Johnnie Faulkner of Helena and Mrs. Lucy Goffney of Brownsville, Texas.
World-19400629-Nazis warned the American today to avoid political or economic hostility toward “the new Europe. In the far east, Japan declared determination to dominated East Asia and the South Seas.
World-19400703-Brooklyn-Navy lays keel for U. S. S. Iowa, first 45,000 ton warship to be built in the U. S. at a cost of $100,000,000.
World-19400705-Paris-the government of Marshall Henri Philippe Batain has ordered diplomatic relations with Great Britain to be severed. Washington-The German government in a formal note made public by the State Department today rejected this country’s warning to keep hands off the Western hemisphere.
World-19400713-Washington-Four divisions of National Guard to be ordered into intensive training, expect two million men under arms by Oct .1,1941. Packard is under contract by Page 120 of 151 the U. S. Government to build 9,000 Rolls Royce engines, 3,000 for the U. S., and 6,000 for Great Britain.
World-19400719-Berlin-Adolf Hitler today addressed and “appeal to reason” to Great Britain to avert “destruction of a great world empire: but he made it clear that rejection would mean an attack with all the forces at the command of the axis powers. Mediterranean-Italian Cruiser, Bartolemeo Coleoni, sunk by British today, and half the 500 crewmen were rescued by British destroyers.
World-19400720-London-The Daily Sketch said today that a plan to “offer “ Canada to the United States was communicated by the Nazi propagandists in America. Great Britain declines Hitler’s peace offer.
World-19400727-Washington-Regular U. S. Army 264,000 National Guard 242,300 Reserve Officers 109,000 Tanks Light 297 Tanks Medium 18 Tanks Heavy None-Aircraft: Army 2,422 National Guard and Reserves 372 Navy 1,765-Aircraft Germany and Italy 30,000 to 40,000-Plane production to reach 1,000 per month son, but Great Britain’s request for 3,000 per month cannot be fulfilled before mid 1942. Berlin-Blitzkrieg Timelind:1939: Sept.1-Germany invades Poland. Sept. 3-Britain and France declare war. Sept. 10-Canada enters war. Sept. 27-Devasted Warsaw falls, ending Polish campaign. 1940:Apr. 9- Denmark occupied, Norway invaded by Germans. May 2-British admit defeat in southern and central Norway. May 10-Invasion of Low countries begin. May 14-Netherlands capitulates. Germans break thru at Sedan. May 28-Belgan army surrenders. May 29- Dunkerque evacuation starts. Jun. 3-254 killed in air raid on Paris. Jun. 10-Petaind admits defeat of France. Jun. 22-France signs armistice. Jun. 24-Fighting ceases in France with Germans in complete control. Next-Assault by sea, land and air on British Isles. Now-The U. S. cannot afford to gamble on what might happen to British sea power. We must prepare for Defense now.
World-19400803-Washington-President Roosevelt given authority to call out the National Guard by Congress today.
World-19400817-Berlin-Germany proclaimed a complete blockade of the British Isles, and state that any attempt to break the blockade will result in attack. Notes were not sent to the United States or Argentina, which have banned their vessels from British waters. Meanwhile the blitzkrieg over London continues with bombing by German planes.
World-19400826-Berlin-Germans drop first bombs on Ireland today.
World-19400902-Washington-The War Department prepared today to induct 50,000 National Guardsmen from 26 states into the Army Sept. 16 for one year’s training. Sep.3- Page 121 of 151
President Roosevelt is exchanging 50 overage destroyers for naval and air bases to Great Britain.
World-19400913-London—Palace of King George Bombed by Nazis today, no serious damage and only three members of staff were injured when dive bombers dumped explosive bombs on Buckingham Palace.
World-19400914-Washington-Draft bill passes both houses, and President Roosevelt to sign next week. This allows the nation to conscript the nation’s manpower and compel industrial cooperation in the rearmament drive. Registration day will be some time in October. There are 250,000 of draft age in Arkansas between the ages of 21 and 35.
World-19400920-London-German bombs crashed on the London area again today, but British fighting planes broke up a daylight offensive by several hundred raiders and sent the Nazis “fleeing in disorder” back across the English Channel to France.
World-19400927-Tokyo-Japan joined the Axis powers today in a ten year military alliance to balk United States aid to Great Britain.
World-19401008-Washington-State Dept. officials confirmed today that American women and children, and all men without necessary or urgent business there, were being advised to leave the Orient.
World-19401028-Athens-Italy attacks Greece by land and air today.
World-19401202-Southampton-German War fleets raided the south coast port for hours last night and today, causing casualties and great damage to the business district. It was the second straight night of intense attack by German bombers. The Spitfire factory is located there. Dec.3-New York-Germans sink 15 British ships within 36 hours, early today west of Iceland which were part of a convoy.
World-19401205-Washington-The United States formally released twenty bombers to Great Britain.
World-19401207-New York-For England, over $2,000,000 worth of bombers waiting at Floyd Bennett Field, near New York City, ready to be dismantled to send to England. London-German bombers last night made a heavy attack on Bristol, England’s seventh largest city and terminal for many of the supply convoys from Canada and the United States. Athens-The Italian army has flown reinforcements into Albania in an attempt to halt the Greeks, Italian prisoners brought to Greek headquarters said today. Page 122 of 151
World-19401211-Washington-U. S. Navy activates 19 fleet divisions of its organized fleet divisions to active duty aboard ships. All Naval and Marine Corps reserves except the merchant marine reserves are under mobilization orders.-
World-19401214-Washington-The War Dept. today ordered the mobilization of the 28,739 members of the regular army reserve corps by Feb.15.
World-19401221-Berlin-Germany today denounced American war assistance to Great Britain as a policy of “pinpricks, challenges, insults and moral aggression” toward the Reich which had reached the point of “insupportability.” Washington-Compulsory training for all over 21 may replace the Selective Draft System.
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000-Ad-Ann’s Beauty Shop, formerly Bonnet Beauty Shop-Ann Young Durst, Prop. ]1939 Jun 1] Page 123 of 151
000-Ad-Announcing opening of a new curb market. The Broadway Grocery Market-J. S. Conger-Located across railroad on 70. [1939 Oct 10]
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000-Ad-Ash Department Store-Judge Ash’s Merchandise by Quality-Not by Price [1933 Apr 13]
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000-Ad-Cheap Lands For Rent-On the A. G. Wheeler Plantation, better known as the Tankersley’s Place, three and one half miles of Widener, and a half mile from Highway 50. See G. R. Vardaman, Madison, Ark. [1933 Apr 10]
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000-Ad-Costello & Son Mule Barn, located on Hwy 7- West, Near Butler’s-Mules for Sale or Trade-Grand Opening [1939 Oct 3]
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000-Ad-Deposits Insured by The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. up to $5,000 [1934 Aug 31]
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000-Ad-Does Your Typewriter, Vacuum Cleaner, Washing Machine, or Adding Machine need cleaning or repairing? Expert service, all work guaranteed, reliable and economical. Bert Cornelius-301 Cross Street [1940 Mar 21]
000-Ad-Dr. Frederick W. Haury-Forrest City’s leading optometrist-artificial human eyes- eyes tested-glasses fitted-licensed cushion lock dispenser. 114 Broadway [1940 Mar 2]
000-Ad-Dr. Jackson, optometrist, will be at Tischer’s Jewelry Store every Tuesday. Adjustments and eye examination free. [1940 Mar 21]
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000-Ad-Eugene Wave Shope-Jackie Rust, Operator located in City Barber Shop [1933 Oct 30]
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000-Ad-For Rent: After Dec. 31-Offices formerly occupied by Norton and Butler. See Nathan M. Norton [1939 Nov 13]
000-Ad-For Sale or Trade-Just received from the country, 40 Head Young Mules and Brooding Mares-ages 2 to 6 years-at J. W. Moore’s Barn-Jim Scott [1939 Sep 11]
000-Ad-For Sale: I will sell my six room modern home on West Franklin for $1,250, furnishings also for sale. Mrs. Worsley. Or will rent for $17 per month, me to retain a room. Deep lot with fruit trees. [1934 Aug 15]
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000-Ad-For Trade or Sale: Good young mules, a new shipment just received. See Tom Boswell, located back of the Planters Gin, Hughes, Ark.
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000-Ad-G. F. Rauscher Motor Co.-Jackson & Izard Streets-New 1940 Pontiac $733 [1940 Jan 17]
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000-Ad-Lifebuoy Soap Sold at: Stores: Forrest City-Cohn’s Penny Store, Oswalt Grocery & Market, Grobmyer Market, David’s Grocery, C. C. Perry’s Grocery, Otis Stevens, Brown’s Community Store, Christopher’s IGA Grocery & Market, H. E. Boone Grocery & Market, Haven’s Grocery & Market, Kroger Stores; Madison: S. A. Brown, Henry Halbert, Virgil Hamilton, Eppe’s Grocery; Widener Edward H. Fong; Druggists: J. T. Sanders, Palace Drug Store, City Drug Store, Broadway Drug Store, Williams’ Drug Store, Edgar-Warren Drug Co. Notice of filing for application for liquor permit eff. Jul.1,1939 at D. F. Weaver’s Liquor Store, Black Fish Lake, Hwy 70 by D. F. Weaver. Notice of filing for application for liquor permit eff Jul.1,1939, for 110 E. Broadway, Forrest City by Sam Wexman. Notice of filing for application for liquor permit eff. Jul.1,1939 for Hicks Station (Widener) on Hwy 70 by G. W. Wallace. Notice for filling for application for liquor permit eff. Jul.1,1939 Sterling Liquor Store No. 2, at 213 East Broadway, Forrest City, by H. O. Dreyfus.
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000-Ad-Motor Inn-Now under management of Wert Smith at Blackfish Lake-Try our Special Chicken and Fish dinners. Owner-Joe Bradshaw-[1939 Jun 24]
000-Ad-Mrs. Hall’s Tea Room, Opening Jan.4, 1940-Mrs. J. R. Hall-Next door to Forrest city Newstand on Broadway [1940 Jan 4]
000-Ad-National Bank of Eastern Arkansas-Marking the 50th Anniversary ‘[1936 Jan 31]
000-Ad-New Ford Car-$505 and up. F.O.B. Detroit-Easy terms through Universal Credit Co., the Authorized Ford Finance Plan [1934 Aug 8]
000-Ad-Norton & Butler-Attorneys at Law-North Izard Street-Norton Building [1940 Mar 16]
000-Ad-Notice of Sale by Administrator, A. C. Bridewell of National Bank of Eastern Arkansas-Estate of H. A. Boulton, deceased. On Feb.27th.
000-Ad-Oswalt Brothers Store-New Stock of Fresh Meats, Produce and Groceries We Deliver 10 pounds. Sugar 53 cents [1934 Aug 2]
000-Ad-Pay your Levee taxes at the courthouse-Mrs. C. C. Dawson-Collector [1939 Oct 9]
000-Ad-Penny Savers Groceries-Pay Less-Brinkley and Forrest City-[1939 Oct 19]
000-Ad-Perrye Health and Beauty Salon-Mrs. Jack Perry and Mrs. Ruth Gatlin-[1934 Aug 1]
000-Ad-Pink Palace Café-For Good Food-Try our Famous Steaks [1939 Dec. 13]
000-Ad-Planters Bank & Trust Co.-Assets $1,048,479.23-S. J. Dean, Pres. J. B. Fletcher, VP, H. L. Petty, Cashier, C. N. Haven, Asst. Cashier, Dione Kennedy, Ast. Cashier, C. C. Aycock, Asst. Cashier at DeValls Bluff office, Directors S. M. Bush, W. A. Arthurs, Sam Sharpe, and C. T. Doss. [1940 Aug 9]
000-Ad-Planters Bank & Trust Co.-H. W. Gregory, Pres.-S. J. Dean, Cashier-[1933 Apr 14]
000-Ad-Planters Bank & Trust Officers: S. J. Dean, Pres.; J. B. Fletcher, VP; H. L. Petty, Cashier; C. N. Haven, Jr., Asst. Cashier; Dione Kennedy, Asst. Cashier; Virgil Owen, Asst. Cashier in Cotton Plant: Directors: C. T. Doss, O. N. Warren, S. M. Bush, H. L. Petty, W. A. Arthurs, S. J. Dean, Marvin B. Norfleet, C. N. Haven, Sam Sharpe, J. B. Fletcher [1939 Apr 28]
000-Ad-Planters Café for Sunday Dinner-Our Prices are Popular-[1933 Sep 23]
000-Ad-Planters Café-“Where Friends Meet”-Special Sunday Dinner 50 Cents-1933 Apr.1 Page 129 of 151
000-Ad-Powder Puff Beauty Shop-[Feb.17, 1933]
000-Ad-Price & Mullikin, Agents-Funk Bros. Hybrid Seed Corn [1940 Jan 6]
000-Ad-Quilts for Sale-Five pound quilts $2.00; Seven pound $3.00. All newly made. -Ida Greenhill, Rte. 1, Box 155, Colt, Arkansas
000-Ad-R. J. Williams-Attorney at Law-Forrest City-1933 Feb 24
000-Ad-Real Pit Barbeque-Uncle Jim’s Place-Best in Forrest City [1938 Jan 1]
000-Ad-Reward-$15 reward for information on who burglarized my store Mar.2-R. L. Steidley-Heth, Ark. [1940 Mar 4]
000-Ad-Robert H. Griffin-Jewelers on Broadway [1934 Aug 2]
000-Ad-Rock Island-Plan Now for a Winter Vacation-J. R. Sangster, Agent-Forrest City [1938 Jan 7]
000-Ad-Rock Island-Travel and Ship-W. F. McCachren, Manager-[1940 Jan 18]
000-Ad-S. S. Hargraves-Lawyer-914 Exchange Bldg.-Memphis, Tenn.-1933 Feb 24
000-Ad-Safeway Stores Silver Jubilee, 25th Year of Food Leadership [1940 Apr. 5]
000-Ad-Safeway-Grocery Market ]1940 Jan 4]
000-Ad-Safeway-Now a Super-Safeway-Formerly the Liberty Cash Grocery [1939 Aug 10]
000-Ad-Sample Shoe Shop-West Broadway-Shoes Dyed to Any Color [1933 Sep 16]
000-Ad-See America’s Two Great Fairs-New York’s World’s Fair, and Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay-Round Trip starting Apr. 28-$90 in Coach/ $135 in Pullman-Rock Island-J. R. Sangster, Ticket Agent -[1939 Apr 06]
000-Ad-See Hodges Furniture and Hardware Store for Plow Gear for the Spring Farm Work-[1938 Feb.23]
000-Ad-Sharpe The Tailor-The Men’s Store where the Ladies Feel at Home-Everything Must Fit [1933 Apr 27]
000-Ad-Shoe Repairing-Work guaranteed, prices are right, give us a try. 207 Rosser St.- Auten & Dean [1938 Jan 1]
000-Ad-Simmons Implement Co., Inc. $777 and up for an Oldsmobile–Garland and Grant Street [1939 Apr 12] Page 130 of 151
000-Ad-Simmons Implement Co., Inc.-Garland & Grant Street-International Trucks [1939 Jun 12]
000-Ad-Small Cars Washed, Greased, and Oil Changed for $2.15. Pure Pennsylvania Oil 50cents per gallon. U. S. Tires and Tubes 15 per cent off list at Nowlin Oil Co. [1933 Apr 13]
000-Ad-Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. [1940 Feb 19]
000-Ad-Standard Esso-J. S. Bradshaw, Mgr.-Starting tonight, the station no. 1 across from Aycock Café, will be open 24 hours per day. Thadrick Tatum will be in charge at night- [1940 Apr 25]
000-Ad-Sterling Department Store-Store Closing on Jan.11 [1936 Jan 2]
000-Ad-Sterling Dept. Store-Store Closing Sale-Only two more days [1936 Jan 9]
000-Ad-Sterling Liquor Stores-H. O. Dreyfus, Mgr. [1940 Aug 9[
000-Ad-Stewart Warner Radios-See Everett A. Ham, at East Arkansas Lumber Co. [1933 Sep 11]
000-Ad-Stop at Coney Island Café on Rosser Street for Cold Beer, all kinds of sandwiches, Short Orders, Candies, Tobacco, Ice Cream, and Soft Drinks-Joe Burkhart [1940 Mar 21]
000-Ad-Stop! East at Stewart’s Café-201 West Broadway at Missouri-Pacific railroad crossing-for Steaks, Plate Lunches, Sandwiches, and Beer. Plenty of Parking Space- Walter Stewart [1940 Mar 21]
000-Ad-Studebaker Cars-“One Ride Will Convince You”-Ray Patterson, Distributor-[1940 Apr 22]
000-Ad-Taylor, Knight & Co.-Insurance And Real Estate [1934 Aug 2]
000-Ad-Taylor-Casbeer-Exclusive Men’s Wear-On Broadway- [1939 Oct. 13]
000-Ad-The Band Box-Agents for Jean’s Exquisite Hosiery [1933 Apr 27]
000-Ad-The Band Box-Hats for all occasions-Miss Fannie Winfield, Prop. [1940 Mar 20]
000-Ad-The Band Box-Miss Fannie Winfield-New Low Prices on Summer Hats [1934 Aug 10]
000-Ad-The Band Box-Miss Fannie Winfield-Summer Hats-[1934 Aug 2] Page 131 of 151
000-Ad-The Bonnet Shop Beauty Parlor-Miss Ann Young, Prop. Next Door to the Forrest City Newstand [1939 Mar 1]
000-Ad-The Brown Bombers Park and Tourist Camp-special for Colored People-W. L. Simmons, Mgr.-1/2 mile west of Forrest City on Hwy 70 [1940 May 16]
000-Ad-The Coca-Cola Bottling Company Forrest City-Try the Six Pack Carton [1940 Feb 21]
000-Ad-The Maidell Shop-Women’s Clothing-“Cash Works Wonders” [1936 Jan 9]
000-Ad-The National Bank of Eastern Arkansas-Established 1886
000-Ad-The National Bank of Eastern Arkansas-Officers’. W. Campbell, Pres.-John W. Alderson, Vice Pres.-A. C. Bridewell, Cashier-Walter Allen, Asst. Cashier-C. L. Simmons, Asst. Cashier; C. T. Woodfin, Teller’ Directors: John W. Alderson/Eldridge Butler/W. W. Campbell/A. C. Bridewell/Walter Allen/James Fussell/S. T. McDaniel/C. W. Norton/A. G. Sweet/E. P. Taylor/James F. Wolff.
000-Ad-Thomas Shoe Shop-All of a Cow, Hide Don’t-[1933 Sep 22]
000-Ad-Title Guaranty & Abstract Co.-F. M. Harrelson, Mgr.-Forrest City-1933 Feb 24
000-Ad-Top Hat Club-Music by Dub Jenkins and his Orchestra. A. D. Nucholls, Jr., Manager-Cover Charge $1 per couple [1940 Dec 31]
000-Ad-U. S. Army Air Training Corps-West Point of the Air-Looking for 12,500 more, $75 per month while in training- [1940 Sep 16]
000-Ad-W. M. Burnett-Attorney at Law-Office Second floor Times-Herald Building, 1933 Feb 24
000-Ad-W. S. Alley-Insurance (Fire, Life, Health and Accident, Real Estate [1936 Jan 8]
000-Ad-W. T. Jones, Trustee of the J. F. McDougal estate, accepting bids for sale of lands between Oct.1 and Dec.15,1939. [1939 Sep 22]
000-Ad-W. W. Buford-Consulting Engineer-Registered Engineer [1940 Mar 16]
000-Ad-Wanted To Buy: About 40 acres of good hill land for farming close to town. L. H. Milton, 404 Franklin St., Forrest City-1933 Feb 28
000-Ad-Wanted: Man with car-Must have automobile in reasonably good condition, youth or old. Good pay-See R. M. Baker, Arlington Hotel [1940 May 21] Page 132 of 151
000-Ad-Wanted: Twenty-five hungry people for lunch. Plate Lunch 25c, sandwiches 10c beer 10c. Joe’s & Jessie’s Café-Air Conditioning. Next to Christopher’s Market on Hill Street [1939 Jul 28]
000-Ad-Wanted-Two or three unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping, A. F. Evans at Wolfe’s Pool Hall [1936 Jan 3]
000-Ad-Weis Oil & Tire Co.-Dick Weis-One of General’s Oldest Distributors- Wheatley/Forrest City/Brinkley [1933 Apr 17]
000-Ad-Western Auto Assoc. Store-“Why Pay More”-Truetone Radios-James A. Jones, Owner [1940 Apr 4]
000-Ad-Western Auto Assoc. Store-Forrest City-offers $1 for your old car radiator. [1937 Feb 17]
000-Ad-Wheeler Roller Rink at City Auditorium, under auspices of the American Legion, Forrest City-Day and Night sessions available. [1940 Dec 10]
000-Ad-Williams Drug Store-See us for Office Supplies [1936 Jan 4]
000-Ad-Yoffie’s Army and Navy Department Store-Will refund your transportation fare one way with $10.00 purchase [1933 Apr 14]
000-Special for Peach Festival Day: Chicken Dinners-Frog Legs-at Cabins in the Cotton on Hwy 70 East [1939 Jul 27]
001-Ad-A. C. Hindsley-420 S. Rosser St.-Phone No. 1-Interior Decorating, Paperhanging, and Floor Grainer [1934 Aug 1]
001-Ad-Vaccaro-Grobmyer Co.-Hydrated Lime for Spraying the Orchard-Phones 1 and 75- Feb.17, 1933
001-Ad-Vaccaro-Grobmyer Company-Lumber and Hardware-Phones 1 and 75-Celebrating 26 years in Business [1934 Aug 1]
001-Ad-Vaccaro-Grobymer Co.-Lumber & Hardware-our 28 th Year-Let us help secure your FHA Loan Phone 1 and 75 [1936 Jan 24]
001-Ad-Vaccaro-Grobymer-Repair, Remodel, or Build under the FHA Loan Program-Phone 1 and 75 [1936 Jan 6]
005-Ad-Free: About 200 yards dirt for the removing. Call W. N. Landers, phone 5, Arlington or Marion Hotel [1938 Jan 5] Page 133 of 151
006 Ad-Logan's Drug Store-Gibson Art Cards 1922 006 Ad-Red Cross Drug Co. 1932 006-Ad-Red Cross Drug Co., Called for and Delivered-Phone 6-[1933 Sep 21]
006-Ad-Red Cross Drug Co.-Gladys Williams-Phone 6-Quick Delivery [1934 Aug 1]
006-Ad-Williams Drug Store-Quick Delivery-Telephone 6-Free 1936 Chevrolet Sedan, See at our Store [1936 Jan 30]
007-Ad-Electrical Work, Motor Repairs. Service Calls given prompt attention. A. D. Chilner at Western Auto Co. Phone 7-[1940 Jan 6]
007-Ad-Electrical Work-Motor Repairs, Service Calls given prompt attention. A. D. Chilner at Western Auto-Phone 7 [1940 Mar 21]
007-Ad-The Bell Store-Bring your Relief Checks to the Bell Store, you will get more for your Grocery money and no charge for cashing for our customers-Phone 7-[1936 Jan 9]
007-Ad-Western Auto Store-Call Jesse Tharp-Phone 7-Free Faucet Repair [1939 Jul 15]
008-Ad-P. E. Folk-Rug and Carpet Cleaning-Forrest City- Insured [1939 Jul 11]
010 Ad-Buford Grocery Co.-Phone 10 and 11-We deliver in a covered truck. 1929 1922
010 Ad-Oursler Bros.-Pineapple, Strawberries, String Beans, Potatoes 1919 011 Ad-Oursler Bros.-Pineapple, Strawberries, String Beans, Potatoes 1919 1917 012 Ad-Vadakin & Landvoigt-The Forrest City Times 1914 016 Ad-R. H. Winfield & CO.-Opera House Block-Dry Goods 1920 In Mann Building 1908 1911 016-Ad-Broadway Drug Co., corner of Broadway and Washington-Headquarters for Second Hand Books that are state adopted, Phone 16 [1933 Sep 9]
016-Ad-Broadway Drug Co.-Bill Clanton/Pat McAdams-Phone 16-Miss Saylor’s Candy-[1936 Feb 6]
017 Ad-Fondren and Smith, Grocers-Corner of Washington and Jackson Street –Free Delivery 1901 1903 017-Ad-Cohen’s Dept. Store-Phone 17-N. Rosser St. [1940 Jan 2]
017-Ad-Cohen’s-Better Values-Rosser Street-Phone 17 [1938 Jan 07]
018 Ad-Dr. J. S. Davidson-Physician and Surgeon-Office-Rollwage Bldg.= 18, Residence- 206 E. Cleveland= 98 1932 018 Ad-Forrest City Steam Laundry-Mrs. J. B. Moody, Prop.-Rollwage Building, South Side 1903 018 Ad-Klondike Bakery-James Toney Prop. 1911 Page 134 of 151
018-Ad-J. S. Davidson-Physician and Surgeon-Office Phone 18-Home Phone 98-Feb 16, 1933
019 Ad-J. S. Shields & Co.-Prescriptions Druggists 1917 1908 019 Ad-The Quality Grocery-Harry Thomas, Manager-119 Rosser Street 1919 019-Ad-Crowley Ridge Motors-Service Co. Building-Phone 19-Dodge/ Plymouth [1937 Feb 17]
021 Ad-Waters-Pierce Oil Co. Office 1913 024 Ad-Rollwage & Alderson- 1903 024-Ad-Crutchfield Coal Co.-Phone 24 and 362-[1940 Sep 2]
025 Ad-The Leader-R. C. Wilkinson, Proprietor-Clothing store 1926 025-Ad-Ann’s Beauty Shop-Phone 25-Ann Young Durst and LaNeal Lamber-Times Herald Bldg. [1940 Mar 16]
025-Ad-Ann’s Beauty Shop-Phone 25-Ann Young Durst, Prop. [1940 Jan 18]
025-Ad-Ann’s Beauty Shop-Times Herald Building, Izard St. Entrance-Phone 25 [1940 Jan 6]
026 Ad-A. J. Vaccaro & Co.-Proprietors of the Emporium -Ladies Millinery 1909 027 Ad-Lesser Goldman Cotton Co.-Office upstairs in the Pettus Building-I. H. Edwards, Manager 1923 027-Ad-Aycock Café-Station-Air Cooled Busses-Arkansas Motor Coaches-[1939 Sep 4]
027-Ad-Aycock’s Café-Phone 27-Christmas Dinner Menu Shown-[1940 Dec. 24]
028 Ad-Furnished Rooms for Rent-Call 28 1911 029 Ad-Fondren Bros. Groceries 1913 029 Ad-G. N. Laughinghouse & Co.-G. N. Laughinghouse and T. E. Haskins-Dealers in Fresh Fish, Beef, Pork, Mutton, Vegetables in Season-Free Delivery 1903 029 Ad-John I. Jones-Thanksgiving Dinners-We carry everything in Staples. 1917 029 Ad-L. B. Golden's Quality Grocery-Free Delivery 1925 029 Ad-Mallory & Fogg-The Palace Saloon-Corner Washington & Jackson Street-in the Winthrop Building-Fine Wines, Liquors, & Cigars-Keg & Bottle Beers 1908 030-Ad-For Rent: A modern four room and bath apartment. Call Mrs. A. B. Pyle, Phone 30 {1933 Apr 7]
030-Ad-Underwood Welding Service-Old Dixie Motor Co. Bldg. Old Hwy 70 West [1938 Feb 15]
031 Ad-City Drug Store Hatcher & Caldwell-1911 031 Ad-City Drug Store- Phone 31 1913 031 Ad-City Drug Store-H. G. Gray and T. G. Gray 1931-Gray Brothers 1920 Page 135 of 151
031 Ad-City Drug Store-O. N. Warren, Prop. 1909 031-Ad-City Drug Store-“The Rexall Store”-H. C. Gray Phone 31 [1940 Mar 20]
031-Ad-City Drug Store-Gray Bros. Phone 31 [1933 Sep 22]
031-Ad-City Drug Store-Gray Brothers-Pure Drugs-Phone 31 [1936 Jan 21]
031-Ad-City Drug Store-Whitman’s Candy-Prescription Specialists-Gray Bros.-Phone 31
032 Ad-C. C. Perry-Staple and Fancy Groceries-Phone 26 and 32 1929 032-Ad-Butler’s Service Station and Café on Hwy 70 has been closed, come see him on Hwy 1 north opposite the Legion Hut-Phones 32 and 221. Modern Cottages for Tourists- Cities Service Gasoline and Oils- Midwest Ice Cream-Kansas City Meats [1940 Aug 3]
034 Ad- W. T. Sanders-Dealer in Dry Goods-114 Front St-Free Delivery 1908 034 Ad-Grobmyer Garage-Graham Brothers Trucks, sold by Dodge Dealers Everywhere 1926 034 Ad-H.R.NEBLETT-GROCERY AND DRY GOODS 1910 1909 1911 - 1912 - - 034 Ad-Neblett, The Grocer-Groceries delivered as quick as the quickest. Phone 34 1913 035 Ad-The Fair No.35-R. C. Wilkinson, Mgr. 1919 035-Ad-Wood For Sale-Any length, by load or cord. Call C. E. Cresap, Phone 35 Billy’s Place [1937 Feb 1]
037-Ad-City Drug Store-“Your Rexall Store” H. C. Gray-Phone 37 [1940 Jan 4]
037-Ad-For Sale: Home Comfort, grey enamel kitchen range. In good condition. Phone 37- [1936 Jan 16]
037-Ad-Lost-Black and white rat terrier. Answers to name of “Smoky.” Phone 37, Ann McDougal [1939 Apr 27]
038 Ad-East Arkansas Lumber Co.-C. R. Garrison, Manager 1926 038 Ad-East Arkansas Lumber Co.-Everett A. Ham, Manager 1933 038 Ad-Ewart Marshall Lumber Co. 1910 1911 038 Ad-Van Houten-Marshall Lumber Co. 1917 040 Ad-Hotel Marion, Formerly the Belser-Mrs. Pauline Goddard, Prop. The Only $2 House in the City 1901 040-Ad-Palace Drug Store-Prompt Delivery-Thos. Gray-Phone 40 [1940 Jan 2]
041 Ad-Fussell-Graham-Alderson Co.-Successors to Fussell Graham & Co.-and L. Rollwage & Alderson-Telephone 41 1902 1923 1940 042 Ad-Landvoigt & Vadakin-Book, Music Store, and Printing Office 1908 1911 044 Ad-The Forrest City Bottling Works- 1911 044 Ad-Wylds Garage-Telephone when you need a service car, handling Buick and Dodge Vehicles 1917 Page 136 of 151
044-Ad-Cohen’s-Better Values-Rosser Street-Phone 44-Formerly Occupied by Sterlings [1936 Feb 10]
044-Ad-Mittie McCrary-Public Stenographer-Located over the National Bank of Eastern Arkansas-Office Phone 44, Residence 251 [1933 Apr 6]
045-Ad-Griffin’s Cleaners-Tailors Phone 45-Name Change from the Man’s Shop [1940 Mar 16]
045-Ad-The Man’s Shop-Next Door to Pink Palace Café-Phone 45 [1939 Mar 23]
046 Ad-Forrest City Grocer Co.-Wholesale Grocers, Produce Grain & Hay, BEVO Distributors 1917 046-Ad-Forrest City Wholesale Grocer-Phone 46-Front St.-Blatz Brewing Co.-[1934 Aug 16]
047 Home-Mrs. N. W. Norton-Residence 1913 048 Ad-F. W. DeRossitt-Will Pay Cash for Mule and Horse Colts 1909 - - - 049 Ad-Eldridge & Scott 1917 049 Ad-Forrest City Motor Company-Jackson Street-Mallory & Eldridge-Carload of Mules 1924 049 Ad-Forrest City Real Estate Co.--J. L. Newsome, Pres/W. H. Brown, Sect./Wm. W. Campbell, Treas. 1910 - - - 049 Ad-Newsome, Eldridge & Co.-Mallory & Eldridge in 1914 1910 049-Ad-Forrest City Motor Co.-Phone 49-On Broadway-R. C. Eldridge and Bert Mallory Chevrolet Trucks from $515-GMAC Credit Co., Detroit [1934 Aug 8]
049-Ad-Forrest City Motor Company-On Broadway-R. C. Eldridge/Bert Mallory-Chevrolet Cars from $455 to $565-Phone 49 [1933 Apr 12]
051 Ad-White Garage-Charlie White, Proprietor-Willard Batteries, Swinehart Tires, Filling Station-Old Presbyterian church building-In 1928, Whippet Automobiles for sale. 1925 051-Ad-Charlie White’s Garage-Phone 51-Tire Balance and Alignment-[1939 Sep 4]
051-Ad-Charlie White’s Garage-West Street-Dodge-Plymouth Sales, Parts and Repairs- Stewart-Warner Refrigerators [1940 May 8]
052 Ad-Newsome & Ferrell Realtors 1911 052-Ad-Ashworth’s Grocery & Market-Free Delivery-Phone 52 & 53 [1940 Jan.25]
052-Ad-J. C. Ashworth-Grocery and Market-Free Delivery-Phone 52 & 53 [1940 Jan 4]
054-Ad-Brown’s Community Store-Phone 54-Instant Delivery [1938 Feb 23]
058-Ad-Pettus & Buford-General Merchandise and Plantation Supplies 1910 1911 1912 1913 Page 137 of 151
059 Ad-Robert L. Pettus Clothing & Dry Goods-Invites Your Trade-Telephone No.59- McCrary Building 1902 060 Ad-John Schlosser-Residence 1913 060-Ad-For Sale-My Home. R. W. Peevey Phone 69 [1940 Mar 21]
061 Ad-N. B. Nelson & Co.-Jug Trade a Specialty 1902 1903 061 Ad-The Pearl Saloon-I. W. Mallory, Prop.-Telephone 61 1901 062-Ad-Ruckle Battery Service-Batteries $5.25-East Broadway, Opposite Standard Oil Station Phone 62 [1936 Jan 3]
063 Ad-Dr. D. O. Bridgforth-over the Planters Bank Building-Office 63, and Residence 335 1920 063-Ad-Harry’s Taxi-“24 Hour Service-Call 63-Modern comfortable cars. Insured for your protection [1940 Apr. 6]
065-Ad-For Sale-One carload of good work mares. Apply H. F. Beetch, H & R Implement Co., Phone 65 [1938 Jan 1]
066 Ad-Moseley Steam Laundry 1922 066-Ad-McQueen Feed and Seed Co. Phone 66-Cream Buying Station [1939 Mar 22]
068 Home-C. P. Muller-Residence 1913 068-Ad-O. K. Garage-Phone 68-L. L. (Slim) Replogle-on West Broadway-[1939 Jun 1]
069 Ad-Moseley's Steam Laundry-F. G. Mosely, Proprietor 1931 070 Ad-Browne & Billings, Inc.-Ice Cream B and B Coal-Try our Empire Coal 1926 070-Ad-Uncle Jim’s Place-The Biggest, the Best, the Most Decent and Orderly conducted place of its kind in Forrest City-18 Clean Cottages with Running Water and Gas Heat- Sandwiches and Drinks-The Best Barbeque in Town-The Coldest Beer in Town-The only licensed Wine Dealer in Town-Open Day and Night-Shell Gasoline-Phone 70-Highway 70 West- [1939 Oct 18]
071 Ad-J.$ T. Dement-Dealer in High Class Groceries-Phone 71-1902 071 Ad-New Meat Market-Berry Fussell, Prop.-Beef, Pork, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, and Poultry-Also Handle Fresh Eggs, Butter & Vegetables 1908 1909 071-Ad-V. B. Izard & Co. 073 Ad-E. N. Gilliland-Tubular Wells, Plumbing, Steam Fitting-N. Washington by the Presbyterian Church-1908 073 Ad-W. T. Sanders-Call 73 when you want quick delivery and lowest cash prices on groceries 1919 073 Home-Miss Alice Currie-Residence 1913 073-Ad-Edgar-Warren Drug Co.-Phone 73-Full Supply-Diphtheria Toxoid, Pneumonia Bacterin, and Typhoid Bacterin-[1937 Feb 4] Page 138 of 151
073-Ad-For Rent: Unfurnished apartment-4 rooms, private bath, front and back entrances, $25 per month. Call Buster Carl Lee at Edgar-Warren Drug Co., Phone 73 [1936 Jan 11]
074 Ad-Norton Abstract and Loan Co.-Rollwage Building 1928 075 Ad-Grobmyer Lumber & Feed Co.-Dealers in All Kinds of Lumber, Sash, Doors, Shingles, Etc.-Prompt Delivery 1908 191001911 1912 075 Ad-Vaccaro-Grobmyer Co.-Long Distance 1806, local 75 1922 1917 075-Ad-Vaccaro-Grobmyer Co.-Lumber and Building Materials-Phone 1 and 75 [1940 Mar 16]
077 Ad-Brandon & Baugh-North Front Street-Long Distance Phone 77 1901 1917 079-Ad- Purity Dairy-S. B. Trapp,-Prop. 1912 080-Ad-Buford & Oursler-Phone 80 on Broadway-1940 Model Kelvinator Refrigerator starting at $119.95 [1940 Feb 9]
080-Ad-Buford & Oursler-Phone 80 On Broadway-Kelvinator Refrigerators $114.95 [1940 Mar 23]
081-Ad-Neely & Neblett-Dry Goods & Groceries 1908 082 Ad-Klondike Bakery-Fred Kleiber, Prop. Telephone 62-Fresh Bread Every Morning 084 Ad-Forrest City Ice & Power Co.-Agents for Cudahy Packing Co.’s Products 1901 1902 1903 086 Ad-M. Rutsky & Co.-Dealer in Groceries, Clothes, and Shoes 1917 086 Ad-New Racket Store-M. Rutsky & Co., Prop. Free Delivery 1909 086 Ad-The Combination Shop-S. L. Berry, Mgr.-Shoe, Saddle & Harness 1908 088 Ad-C. H. Havens, Undertaker & Funeral Director-All Kinds of Coffins and Caskets- Burial Robes Kept in Stock-Telephone 88, Two Rings 1901 090-Ad-For Sale-Upright piano, good condition. Cheap. Phone 90 [1940 Mar 21]
091 Ad-Enterprise Meat Market-Schh & Co. 1910 091 Ad-Louis Grobmyer and C. C. Canterberry-Wholesale Distributors of NIB The favorite cereal beverage-Phone 91 and 181 1925 091 Ad-Palace Market-T. O'Brien, Proprietor Phone 91 1913 091 Ad-Shumacker Market & Grocery1919 091 Ad-T. O'Brien-Dealer in Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Poultry & Produce-Prompt Delivery 1908 091 Ad-The Palace Market & Grocery-Tom O’Brien & Willie Havens-Prop.-Rosser Street Opposite the Red Gin 1911 093 Ad-W. R. Yelton-Authorized Dealer-Delco Light Farm Electricity and Frigidaire Refrigerators 1926 095 Ad-Mrs. C. L. Platt-Your order for fruit cakes. $\Phone 95 1926 097 Ad-Jno. W. Naylor-Teams Wanted to Transfer Lumber from St. Francis River to Crow Creek 1908 100 Home-Dr. W. H. Alley-Residence 1913 Page 139 of 151
101 Ad-W. D. Paslay & Co. On Jackson Street, Near Stone’s Livery Stable-Telephone 101, Free Delivery 1901 103 Ad-J. W. Williams Dress Goods, Trimmings, Notions, Etc. 1903 105-Ad-Martha Jane Smith School of Dancing at J. A. Poole Home-Phone 105 [1940 Oct 4]
105-Ad-Smith Studio of Dancing-Forrest City branch, Phone 105-Special classes for Babies 3 to 5 years old. Contact Mrs. J. A. Poole. [1939 Nov 20]
106 Ad-The Ideal Beauty Shop- Call Miss Lida Hinckley. 1920 108 Ad-Havens Bros-J. K. Havens & Charles Havens-Dealers in Staples & Fine Groceries, etc.-Lunches to Order Telephone 108-Free Delivery 1902 108 Ad-Restaurant-Short Orders Only-Rush J. Ash-Staple and Fancy Groceries-New Building, W. Jackson St. -Telephone 108-Free Delivery1903 110-Ad-Dick Payne Service Station-East Broadway-Phone 110-Lion Oil Products [1940 Dec 18]
112 Ad-E. Turley & Co.-Byhalia Cash Store, Hancock Building 1902 112 Ad-Turley Bros. & Gilliam in the Hancock Building on N. Washington Street 1910 114 Ad-Robert Bowens-Steam Cleaning and Pressing Club 1922 1920 116 Ad-C. A. Harris-Notice: Flies and Mosquitoes are coming, let me do your screen work, and other repairs. 1928 121-Ad-Forrest City Cleaners-Phone 121-“Kleeners that Klean” We Deliver [1940 Jan 2]
122 Ad-D. Downey-Residence 1913 124 Ad-W. B. Mann, Jr. Laundry 1902 126 Ad-Izard & Williams, Forrest City, Ark.-Real Estate & Insurance-Office over J. W. Beck & Co. 1901 126 Ad-Stevens Bros., Undertakers & Embalmers- South East Corner, South Washington and Front Streets-Phone 126 Day & Night 1903 126 Ad-W. E. Williams & Son-Real Estate & General Insurance Agents 1902 128-Ad-For Rent: Ferguson apartments, unfurnished, newly decorated, Phone 128 {1940 Oct 4]
129-Ad-Plantation Loans-Curtis & Company of Helena, Ark. Phone 129-Interest 4 ½ percent over $5,000 [1940 Jul 2]
131 Ad-A. L. Grady-Dealer in Dry Goods-New Store-Telephone 131-Free Delivery 1902 131 Ad-See Thomas L. Stout-Dealer of Remington Cash Registers 1926 134 Ad-Atkins & Horne-Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware-J. H. Atkins 1901 1902 134 Ad-L. R. Grobmyer’s City Meat Market1929 1911 137 Ad-Pettus & Fogg-General Merchandise-Robert L. Pettus and E. K. Fogg, Prop. 1909 138 Ad-Henry F. P. Gorman-Expert Service Electrically and Mechanically-At residence 1926 144 Ad-The Hot Shop Bakery- 1926 147 Ad-City Water & Light Co. 1911 1912 1917 Page 140 of 151
147 Ad-R. C. Prewett, Physician & Surgeon-Over Dunavants’s Drug Store 1902 1901 148 Home-1929 Model Tudor Ford Sedan, in good condition for sale, $85.00, see L. R. Mullikin, phone 148. 1933 148-Ad-Price & Mullikin-Telephone 148-Seeds of All Kinds-Plants [1940 Mar 19]
148-Ad-Ray F. Price and George P. Walker, Jr. Insurance-Times Herald Bldg.-Phone 148 and 149 [1936 Jan 13]
150 Home-J. W. Morrow-Residence 1920 1913 152 Ad-St. Francis County Abstract Co.-Office in the Mann Building-Farm Loans available at 7 per cent interest. 155 Ad-Miss Blanche Smith-Residence 1913 158 Ad-The Bynn Yanns Store-Cash and Carry-L. N. Block, Local Trustee and Manager 1920 161-Ad-Call Charles Shelton for Taxi Service-25 cents to anywhere in the city-Phone 161 [1936 Jan 23]
163 Ad-B. W. McCrary-Dentist-Office over R. W. Bensons-Call 163 1919 163-Ad-Eugene Wave Shop-Bertha Groves and Lottie Hodges-Phone 163 [1940 Jan 15]
165-Ad-Are You Satisfied with your old radio? Trade it in on a 1940 RCA Victor, designed for Television. Homer Swaby, Phone 165, Hodges Furniture Co. [1939 Jul 27]
165-Ad-Hodges Hardware & Furniture Co.-Front Street- Phone 165 1940 Frigidaire for $128.50. [1940 Jan 26]
165-Ad-Hodges Hardware & Furniture Co.-Front Street-Phone 165-[1940 Mar 19]
166 Ad-Taylor, Knight & Co.-Real Estate and Insurance 1922 166-Ad-Taylor-Knight-King Co. Phone 166-Mann Building-General Insurance for 60 Years [1940 Aug 9]
170 Ad-Forrest City Ice & Coal Co.-Bottling Works and Steam Laundry-George P. Taylor, Prop. 1920 1910 1911 1912 1913 1917 170 Ad-Forrest City Ice Cream Company-one gallon $1.50 cash, $1.75 charge 1920 172 Ad-Hot Tamales: Will begin making this week, fill orders anytime and deliver. Mrs. A. D. Boyle 1932 172-Ad-La Cott’s Duck Hunters Paradise-Flooded Pin oak Flat Woods, in the heart of Duck Shooting Area between Stuttgart and Dewitt-Contact Tip LaCott-[1940 Dec 2]
174 Ad-Becker & Lewis Coal 1913 1910 174 Ad-Becker & Lewis-Furniture 1909- 175 Ad-Holland & Sellers-The Pure Food Groceries 1917 175 Ad-Pyle Piano Company-Pianos, Player Pianos, Edison’s, Sonoras 1920 175 Ad-Rice Auto Co.-Trucks for Sale-GMC New, as low as $595 1932 Page 141 of 151
175-Ad-For Sale- One roll top desk, one small laundry stove, one coal stove, one 1933 V-8 two door Ford Sedan; one 1935 Dodge four door sedan; one 1936 Four door Plymouth Sedan. Call 175, N. B. Rice. [1939 Sep 21]
175-Ad-McKnight Implement Co.-Phone 175-Allis-Chalmers Model 40 All-Crop Harvestor $387.50 [1939 May 24]
175-Ad-N. B. Rice Motor Co. for Plymouth Cars and Trucks-Phone 175 [1933 Sep 8]
175-Ad-N. B. Rice Motor Co.-The New Plymouth, The Airflow DeSoto-GMC Truck-Sales and Service-Phone 175 [1934 Aug 7]
175-Ad-Wood-Stove and Furnace Wood for Sale. Delivered at a moderate price. N. B Rice, Phone 175 [1933 Sep 16]
178 Ad-Forrest City Coal Co. Forrest City Ice & Coal-1922 1917 178 Ad-Forrest City Gin Co. for wood or coal 1917 178-Ad-Rice Auto Co.-Trucks for Sale G.M.C. New as low as $595 Trailers to suit all Hauling-Phone 178
180-Ad-For Sale-Broiling size chickens. Apply Mrs. Clifford Barton, phone 180 [1938 Jan 13]
184 Ad-Dr. W. J. McCauley-Graduate Veterinarian at the Oklahoma Horse and Mule Barn- Forrest City Phone 184 and 179 1913 184 Ad-W. E. Kirby & Co. 1910 1909 1911 185 Ad-King's Greenhouses-Cut Flowers 1922 186 Home-J. E. Satterfield-Residence 1913 187 Ad-Norton & Hughes-Lawyers N. B. Norton-Rollwage Building-1919 1913 188 Ad-Robert Brittain Staple & Fancy Groceries1910 189 Ad-Bus Service from Iron Mountain Railroad to Hotel Fisher 1911 190 Ad-Palace Meat Market-Phone 91 and 190 1929 191 Ad-Forrest City Cleaning & Pressing Club-L. S. C. Williams, Prop.-Shop near Presbyterian Church 1902 191 Ad-The Pearl Café-R. J. Ash Brothers, Props.-Fresh Fancy Groceries, Fruits, Nuts, & Confections, Cigars & Tobacco 1908 1909 192 Ad=Walter Gorman-Lawyer 1913 199 Ad-J. T. Sanders, P .G.-Enterprise Drug Store-Hoadley’s Ice Cream, Prescription Druggist-Prompt Delivery 1908 1902 199-Ad-Telephone 199 Sanders for anything kept in a first class drug store [1938 Feb 22]
199-Ad-W. J. Herring & Co., Inc.-Arkansas’ Oldest Investment House, Little Rock-Local Representative: Ross Sanders-Call 199 [1936 Jan 1] Page 142 of 151
1-F2-Ad-Lespedeza Hay-Bright Green No. 1-$10 at barn in Palestine. Phone 1-F 2. Banks Wilkinson [1939 Apr 27]
201-Ad-City Gulf Service-Phone 201 [1939 Jul 24]
201-Ad-Kinzer Motor Co.-Phone 201-Dudley McFall or Charley Kinzer-Hudson Autos [1940 Mar 21]
201-Ad-McFall Motor Co.-At City Service Station, West Broadway-Hudson Autos Starting at $695 FOB Detroit-Phone 201 [1939 Mar 22]
201-Ad-The McKnight Implement Co.-Phone 201-True Blue Dealers [1940 Aug 9]
204 Ad-McDaniel & Watson, Successor to W. F. Klotz-Harry O. Watson and Louis McDaniel 1914 204 Ad-W. F. Klotz-The Hardware Man-West Jackson Street-John Deere Plow Co. Implements 1912 1911 - - - 204-Ad-Gregory’s Furniture-East Front Street-Phone 204-We have with us now, Mr. V. P. Harmon, formerly with Whitelaw Bros, Jackson, Tenn. [1939 Mar 1]
206 Ad-The Elite Cafe-Wholesale and Retail for Schlitz Beer 1923 208-Ad-For Rent: Furnished room in modern home for two young men; steam heat, hot water. Phone 208 [1937 Feb 1]
209 Ad-Sellers & Scott Grocery 1910 211 Ad-Planters Gin-Talk to Arthur Boyle About Your Coal Supply for Winter 1908 212 Ad-Our Bakery 1911 213-Ad-Mary’s Sandwich Shop-West Broadway and Division. Specializes in Barbeque, Sandwiches of all kinds, Short Orders, Coffee, Cold Drinks, Cigars, Cigarettes, etc. Will appreciate a call. Phone 213-We Deliver-[1939 Oct 19]
219-Ad-Mixed Fertilizers and Nitrate of Soda-Agent for Sure Shot Fertilizers- Phones 219 and 334 S. L. Hodges [1940 Apr 4]
220-Ad-For Rent-Room for two adults, Preferably men; with board-Phone 220 [1937 Feb 1]
225 Ad-J. I. Hawk-Realtor 1908 225 Home-G. W. Christian-Residence 1913 228 Ad-W. L. Lawrence, Prop.-City Grocery, Prompt Delivery 1909 228-Ad-For Sale-Business, West End including building. Telephone 228, Choctaw Street [1910 Feb 7]
232 Home-J. R. Johnson-Residence 1913 2-3464-Ad-The Guardian Co.-Little Rock-Build-Buy-Refinance-Nathaniel Dyke, Jr. Pres. Phone 2-3464 FHA Loans 4 ½ percent [1939 Sep 18] Page 143 of 151
234-Ad-Hodges Coal Co.-See the new Warm Morning Coal Heater-Phone 234 and 219- Forrest City-[1940 Oct 3]
238 Ad-Dillon Beauty Shop-Beulah Hudson, Operator 1932 238-Ad-Dillon’s Millinery-“Thrifty Individuality” Phone 238 [1937 Feb 18]
239 Ad-Jim Thompson Hauling 1910 241 Ad-Dr. Hugh Puckett-Graduate Veterinarian 1919 241 Ad-Vogue Beauty Salon-Wet finger waves, 25 cents 1932 241-Ad-La Vogue Beauty Sboppe Phone 241-Shampoo and Finger Wave 50 Cents [1933 Sep 22]
241-Ad-LaVogue Beauty Shoppe-Washington Street-Call 241 [1936 Jan 4]
244 Home-L. Barnett-Residence 1913 244-Ad-Madalyn Shop opening in old Maidwell Garment Co. Building-Phone 244 [1938 Feb 17]
245 Ad-Forrest City Bakery-D. E. Osborn-New Bakery at the old "Our Bakery"-Feb.7th Phone 245 1913 248 Ad-City Grocery-W. L. Lawrence, Prop. 1910 248 Ad-L. F. Rollwage & Co.-High Class Groceries, Fruits, Produce-Quick Delivery 1908 248 Ad-Lawrence’s City Grocery-Fresh Holsome Bread- 1911 248Ad-New Meat Market-Berry Fussell-Prop. Beef, Pork, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, and Poultry- Also Fresh Eggs, Butter, & Vegetables 1908 252 Ad-W. J. Stolzer, Prop.-Concrete Plant on Madison Road 1909 253 Home-A. A. French-Residence 1913 254 Ad-Forrest City Furniture Co.-214 North Front Street 1908 1911 257 Ad-Dr. D. A. Pelton-Physician and Surgeon-Office over the Sol Lewis store. Phone 257 and 307 1913 263 Ad-C. Murphy & Co.-110 Washington Street Basement-Starr Made Pianos, Players 1922 266 Ad-The Cheese Factory-Hill Street 1929 268-Ad-Phone 268, Mrs. J. T. Sanders, for eggs from pure Rhode Island Red Chickens, 50 cents a setting. [1938 Feb 28]
269 Ad-B. B. Boggs-The New Plumber-Residence Phone 1909 269-Ad-Sam Burd-“Reliable-Dependable” Phone 269 Betty Rose Dresses [1940 Feb 29]
269-Ad-Sam Burd-Ladies’ Ready-to Wear, Clothing and Novelties-On Front Street-Phone 269-[1933 Apr 4]
270 Ad-A. H. Wood-Plumbing & Heating-217 N. Washington ST. 1917 272 Home-Darwin Thompson-Residence 1913 273 Ad-Rose's Home Grocery-1 Block West of Public School 1914 Page 144 of 151
275 Ad-Tharp Grocery 1919 277-Ad-E. Snyder & Company-Phone 277-XMAS Pecans Just received, large size Stuart Paper Shell-[1940 Dec 10]
278-Ad-Milk: The best complete food. Have many customers here. Could supply a few more. See Peter Kittel or Phone 278 [1938 Jan 18]
279-Ad-For Rent-Five-room furnished apartment on S. Rosser, Close in. Apply to W. S. Alley, Phone 279 [1938 Jan 18]
282 Ad-Canterberry-Nash Produce Co.-Rosser Street 1920 282 Ad-Forrest City Produce Company-for Certo and Fruit Jars 1923 282-Ad-For Sale: Fryers 8 to 10 weeks old. Battery fed. Call Mrs. James Sharkoff, at 282 [1940 Jan 6]
284 Ad-Herring and Schellhous-Land Engineers-Accurate Crop Measurements and Land Surveys-Mann Building 1919 285 Ad-Max Heuman-Dealer-Wynne, Arkansas-Hudson and Essex Cars 1920 290 Ad-Davis-Mize & Co.-Wholesale Only-Grocers and Dealer in Feeds 1923 293 Ad-C. C. Weier-Bricklayer & Builder1910 294 Home-A. Goldberg-Residence 1913 298 Ad-Merchants Grocer Company-Wholesale Only-Edmond E. Stevens, Mgr.-Hill and Grant Streets 1919 298 Ad-Singer Sewing Machines-J. D. Caldwell, Manager-Wynne, Arkansas 1924 298-For Rent: Five Room partly furnished apartment. North Rosser Street- One block from Post office, Phone 298 [1940 Feb. 2]
299 Ad-J. L. Scott & Co.-South Front Street 1919 299 Ad-R. E. Sellers-Groceries-Pettus Building 1909 299 Ad-Scott and Ferguson-Home Needs Suppliers-Front Street Phone 299 1913 299 Ad-Sellers & Scott Grocery 1911 1910 - - - 300 Ad-Forrest City Steam Laundry-E. H. Overfield, Manager 1910 301 Pettus & Ferguson-Insurance-F. G. Pettus and J. E. Ferguson-Office in Beck Building 1919 301-Ad-Lost:White spitz seven years old, small, answers to name “Toodles” Reward. Call Mrs. C. F. Kennedy, Phone 301 [1939 Mar 17]
303 Ad-St.Francis Motor Co. 1931 1926 1923 303-Ad-New Ford V-8 on Display Here Next Tuesday-St. Francis Motor Co. Phone 303 (Feb.18,1933)
303-Ad-St. Francis Motor Co.-Forrest City-Phone 303 Trade In Tire Sale-Firestone [1933 Sep 15]
303-Ad-St. Francis Motor Company-Phone 303-See the Mercury [1940 Jan 31] Page 145 of 151
304 Ad-Perry Cooperman's Furniture House-on Front Street 1919 308-Ad-Dr. Leonard S. Johnston-Dentist-Phone 308-Office in Mallory Bldg.-[1939 Mar 1]
311 Ad-Wood for Sale: J. L. Newsom-First Class Wood Yard 1911 312 Ad-A. D. Boyle-Jeweler-Imperial Building 1912 313 Ad-T. C. Green-Cabinet Maker-Furniture repaired or made to order. 1926 313-Ad-Ask for Magnolia Products at the Following: Haven Street-Phone 313 and 629- Bernard Faisst: See Forrest City Motor Co., W. W. Bryan in Bryanville, Whitmore Merc. Co., N. B. Rice Motor Co., St. Francis Motor Co., J. H. Shackleford, L. B. Jones & Sons in Madison, Oak Hill Tourist Camp, Carl’s Place in Blackfish, Dave Abel in Palestine, and J. D. Kerr in Colt. [1934 Aug 7]
313-Ad-Everett A. Ham-Frigidaire Dealer-Phone 313 on Broadway [1934 Aug 2]
313-Ad-Ramsey’s Greenhouses-119 N. Washington-Phone 313 [1936 Jan 13]
315-Ad-For Sale: Fryers, two pound weight. Will Deliver. Julian Gilliam, Phone 315 [1939 May 1]
316-Ad-For Sale: Nice Elberta peaches at 50 cents per bushel. Dawson Farm, phone 316 [1934 Aug 1]
316-Ad-Warm and Comfortable-Furnished apartment two rooms and bath. Efficient, economical oil burning heat throughout. 611 N. Washington-Phone 316 [1940 Feb.2]
318-Ad-For Radio Service-Call E. A. Ham, Phone 318 [1936 Jan 1]
318-Ad-For Rent: Furnished Apartment, 4 rooms and bath in the McCulloch apartments on Izard Street. Phone 318 [1936 Jan 1]
319-Ad-For Rent: Two room furnished apartment. Phone 319, Mrs. Harry Thomas [1939 Mar 25]
319-Ad-For Rent-Two-room housekeeping apartment. Nice neighborhood, Phone 319 [1938 Jan 18]
323W-Ad-For Rent-A two-room furnished housekeeping apartment. Close in. Mrs. Pauline Goddard, 306 E. Hill Street, phone 323W. [1938 Jan 18]
324-Ad-Linn Turley-Phone 324-Administrator of J. R. Hall Estate. For Sale: 25 Head of work mules and mares, all of which are good, work stove. Made crop in 1935 on Haynes farm. See mat Saturday at Forrest City Production Assoc. Office-[1936 Feb 11]
333-Ad-Daniel Truck Line, Local and Long Distance. Daily to and from Memphis. Telephone 333, L. M. Jackson, Forrest City [1938 Feb 28] Page 146 of 151
333-Ad-Strayed or Stolen: Brindle Male dog with white face. Answers to name Spot. Apply Sinclair Service Station, Phone 333- [1938 Jan 1]
335 Home-Dr. D. O. Bridgforth-Residence 1920 1913 336-Ad-Quality Cleaners-Phone 336-New unit for Silks and Light Woolens-[1938 Feb 15]
338 Ad-Ira M. Walden-Painting and Decorating-Opposite New Methodist Church 1917 339 Ad-Grapes-Call at vineyard, or call 339. H. E. Schellhous. 1929 339-Ad-For Sale: Full blood German Police Puppies, six weeks old, $3.00-Phone 339, T. W. Thompson [1939 Apr 27]
341 Ad-Joe E. Beck-Blacksmithing Shop on Jackson Street Near Iron Mountain Railroad 1911 341-Ad-McCormick-Deering Store-Grant & Garland Streets-Phone 341-Farmall 12 Tractors [1938 Jan 26]
344 Ad-Smith's Service-Hauling and Towing 1920 345 Ad-Nathan B. Norton-Unimproved land in western portion of St.Francis County-1000 acres. Phone 345 1913 346 Ad-Brown Beauty Shop-Announces their Depression Prices-Located at the rear of Davidson's Popular Discount Price Shoe Store 1932 347-Ad-For Rent-My residence at 304 W. Dillard. Mrs. George Walker, Phone 347 [1940 Jan 4]
349-Ad-Bill Gray-Phone 349-Wanted Old Gold-Highest Cash Prices Paid [1936 Feb 10]
351-Ad-Garden and Field Seeds of all kinds-Fancy Groceries-Kansas City Meats-Home Made Sausage (our Specialty) David’s Grocery-Phone 251 or 352 for quick delivery [1940 Mar 21]
352 Ad-David Grocery Co. gives merchants tickets for Trades Day June 20-Phone 352 and 452 1929 1923 353-Ad-Sharpe’s-For Best Values-Rosser Street=Phone 353 [1938 Jan 4]
353-Ad-Sharpe’s-For Best Values-Trade in an air-Cooled store-[1939 Jul 1]
354 Ad-Sharpe The Tailor-Corner Washington and Jackson 1919 1914 355 Home-Paul Johnson-Residence 1913 357 Ad-Cooperman's-Let us repair your phonograph 1926 357 Ad-We Deliver-COD 1914 358-Ad-For Rent: One furnished bedroom, steam heat. Men only apply. Mrs. Fred Harrelson, Phone 358 [1937 Feb 23]
362 Ad-R. E. Crutchfield-Best Kentucky Lump Coal and Famous Empire Brand from Alabama 1931 Page 147 of 151
367 Home-Lula S. Blount-Residence 1913 368 Ad-Dr. E. M. Barnett and Dr. W. J. McCauley-Veterinary Surgeons and Dentists 09/26/13 Phone 368 1913 370J Ad-For Rent: One nice bed room, three blocks from town. Also sewing done-Call Mrs. Jennie Boyett. 1925 379 Ad-Society and Personal-the Herald The Times Herald Publishing Co.-1919 1931 1917 379-Ad-Forrest City Daily Times-Herald-Phone 379 [1938 Jan 18]
379-Ad-Times-Herald-Phone 379-Free Ads for Week of January 6 [1936 Jan 3]
387-Ad-For Sale-Seven room house on Cook Street. Call 387 [1939 Apr 20]
387-Ad-Mattresses Renovated-Furniture Upholstered and Refinished. Tri-State Mattress Co., Memphis. Miss Dorothy McCurdy, Phone 387, Forrest City [1934 Aug 3]
388 Home-D. Edgar-Residence 1913 391 Ad-Coleman's Dairy-For delicious milk 1922 395-Ad-Mary Frances Johnston, Editor of the Forrest City Daily Times Herald-Office Phone 379 Residence 395 [1940 Jan 09]
400-Ad-Reward for Information as to whereabouts of brown and white pointer bird dog, ten years old-known as Jack. William Campbell, Phone 400 [1939 Jul 27]
404-Ad-Service Station-Percy H. Barker, Jr., has bought a lease for the Standard Oil Company Service Station opposite the Methodist Church-Corner of Izard and Jackson 1926 404-Ad-Service Station-Walter Prewett, Proprietor-Ajax Tires and Tubes, Tire Repairing 1927 408-Ad-Arnold’s Transfer Co.-For Hauling-Moving-See us at Forrest City Curb Marker- Phone 408 [1939 Apr 10]
409-Ad-B & F Advertising Company-Outdoor-Neon or Bulletin-Service guaranteed. Phone 409 [1937 Feb 1]
412 Ad-McCleskey Brothers-Let us Dye for you! 1929 1925 412-Ad-McCleskey Cleaners-N. Washington St. Fur Storage, Cleaning-Repairing [1940 Jun 12]
412-Ad-McCleskey Cleaners-Insured, Pay Next Fall-Storage of Furs [1939 May 3]
417-J2-Ad-The Cabins-In-The-Cotton-Free BBQ Beans & Drink with BBQ Sandwich-On Hwy 70 East-Phone 417-J2 [1940 May 9]
420 Ad-The Quality Motor Co.-N. B. Rice- 1919 Page 148 of 151
420-Ad-Lost Last Week-Tan and white Collie puppy. Reward, call 420 [1939 Mar 1]
422 Ad-Forrest City Bottling Co.-Mallory & Gorman, Props. Gorman & Gorman 1920 423 Ad-Grissom Taxi Service 1928 423-Ad-Bridgforth and Ferguson-General Insurance- Mrs. Ethel Bridgforth, and Jack Ferguson Phone 423 [1940 Aug 9]
426 Ad-Cash Market-R. E. Sellers, Manager-208 N. Washington-Choice Meats & Produce 1922 440-Ad-Cleo Vess Bottling Co. Phone 440-Every Bottle Sterilized [1939 Jul 24]
440-Ad-Cleo Vess Bottling Co.-Phone 440-Murray C. Hambleton and T. H. Lloyd [1939 Sep 4]
442-Ad-For Hire-One Dodge half-ton truck with driver. Will haul in or out of town at a reasonable rate. Apply Curtis Mosley, 903 Christian St.-, Phone 442 [1938 Jan 1]
452-Ad-Announcing that Mrs. Will David is local sponsor for Manley Tours. Special Rates on California, and New York World Fair Trips. Call 452 [1939 May 12]
453 Ad-Dr. H. R. Clark-Dentist-Office in the Pettus Building 1920 453-Ad-For Rent: 35 acres of good land with four room house and good barn. Rent reasonable. Apply David Grocery Co., Rosser Street, phone 452 [1936 Jan 11]
454-Ad-Fryers-Raised by Ed Ash, on sale at Haven’s Grocery and Market-Phone 454-Avg. Weight 2 lbs [1940 Jan 17]
454-Ad-Lost-White Eskimo Spitz. Answers to name “Pinky”. Reward, contact Mrs. James DeRossitt, phone 454 or 133. [1937 Feb 1]
455 Ad-First Baptist Church-Rev. Blount F. Davidson Pastor 1926 456-Ad-Havens Grocery & Market-“For the best in Meats and Groceries, Vegetables, etc.” Phones 456 and 457 [1939 Apr 10]
456-Ad-Havens Grocery & Market-Phone 456 and 457-Opposite the Post Office-“Finest Food Within a Price Range of All” [1940 Aug 9]
474 Ad-Grissom Taxi Service 1929 477W-Ad-Five Room Un-Furnished House; Also have for sale a coal heater and a small range and other pieces of furniture. Mrs. Ella Allen, phone 477 W. [1933 Sep 11]
478-Ad-J. D. Dennis-Purina Feed and Groceries-Phone 478-159 Rosser St.-[1939 Jul 20]
480-Ad-Dixie Beauty Shop-Jerry McFall and Imogene Freeman-Upstairs in Ash Bldg. Room 207-Phone 480 [1940 Mar 15] Page 149 of 151
480-Ad-Dixie Beauty Shop-Phone 480-Jerry McFall and Imogene Freeman-Upstairs Ash Bldg. opposite the Post Office [1940 Mar 16]
484-Ad-Marlong Cleaners-Call 484 for Delivery Service-Feb 16, 1933
484-Ad-Turkey Eggs for setting for sale, also baby turkeys. Mrs. Phil Hicky, phone 484, Forrest City [1933 Apr 28]
485 Ad-B. F. King-Florist 485 Ad-Godwin-Honnell Florists-Artistic Corsages, Wedding Bouquets 1925 485 Ad-Morgan Honnell Florist 1929 485-Ad-Newman’s Greenhouses-Phone 485 [1939 Dec 13]
485-Ad-Ramsey Greenhouses-Phone 485-[1933 Apr 14]
485-Ad-Wanted: A good cook and housekeeper, settled woman preferred. Servant’s house on yard. Phone 485 [1938 Jan 1]
489 Ad-The Bonnet Shop-Special Price on Permanent Waves $7.50-Mrs.Laura McClintock, an experienced operator in charge! 1927 492-Ad-For Sale: White and Post Oak fence posts, 7 ½ cents each. Country stove wood $5.00 per cord. O. C. Bell, next to Gulf Oil Co. bulk plant. Phone 492 [1939 Mar 18]
500 Ad-Forrest City Gin Co. Filling Station-Road Service 1923 1922 500-Ad-Hay Trucking Co.-Ship via Our Line [1939 Jul 27]
500-Ad-The Service Co.-Good Year Tires-Phone 500 [1933 Sep 14]
500-Ad-The Service Co.-Goodyear Tires-Texaco Gasoline and Oil-‘Phone 500 [1939 Jun 23]
500-Ad-The Service Co.-Phone 500-Goodyear Tires, Philco Radios $22.50 up-[1934 Aug 16]
502-Ad-For Rent: Well furnished room to gentlemen. Close in. Phone 502 [1939 Jun 20]
502-Ad-J M. Emmons-Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries and a nice line of meats 1917 509-W-Ad-Mrs. T. K. Arnold will open a kindergarten Monday-Call 509-W [1939 Oct 2].
510-Ad-For Rent: One large furnished room, large closet, convenient to bath, private entrance. Mrs. Fred Wilson, Phone 510, Cleveland Street [1939 Apr 27]
510-Ad-Wanted: Four or five room unfurnished house. Permanent residents. Call 510 after 1 p. m. [1939 Mar 3] Page 150 of 151
515-Ad-Sinclair Service Station-Joel Ferrell, Manager, Corner of Broadway and Forrest- Phone 515 [1940 Apr 9]
517 Ad-Oursler's Grocery-We are Prompt-Phone 17 and 517 1929 521-Ad-Horton-Robinson Co.-Dodge & Plymouth Dealer-Phone 521 [1939 Dec. 13]
524-Ad-L. J. Boatner, general contractor; floor finishing; furniture made, repaired and refinished. Phone 524-On West Front Street, Residence Phone 136 [1940 Jan 2]
524-Ad-L. J. Boatner-General Contracting, Cabinet Shop, Furniture made, repaired, and refinished-Phone 524-Residence 136 [1939 Jun 28]
525 Ad-Rollwage Motor Company-Try us for car washing, tire changing, tires and tubes 1925 527-Ad-Harris Grocery and Market-Phone 527-K . C. Meats-
534-Ad-For Rent: Four room furnished apartment with bath, private entrance. Apply Miss Lula Sinclair-Phone 534 [1938 Jan 3]
534-Ad-For Rent-Four room apartment, furnished. Private entrance and private bath. Lula Sinclair, phone 534. [1937 Feb 1]
543 Ad-Forrest City Electric Co.-H. C. Batts-Automatic Oil Heat/Wiring/Repairs/Appliances 1929 543-Ad-Electric Service Co.-121 E. Broadway-Phone 543-Next door to Jack’s Café-GE Appliances [1939 Jul 6]
543-Ad-Swaby’s Radio Shop now located at 121 E. Broadway-Homer Swaby [1940 Jan 2]
552-Ad-For Sale: 14 church pews in excellent condition, each new 9 feet long. A bargain at $10 each. See Rev. Edwin A. Hemmen at Catholic rectory, or phone 552. [1939 Jul 6]
555 Ad-Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 1931 570-Ad-A. Patterson Agency-402 So. Washington St.-Phone 570 [1940 Mar 19]
570-Ad-J. A. Patterson Agcy.- 402 S. Washington Street-Phone 570-Insurance [1940 Jan 4]
570-Ad-J. A. Patterson Agency-402 S. Washington St.-“My Policy is Your Protection” Insurance [1939 Aug 24}
579-Ad-Storrs Schaefer & Co. Representative here Monday/Tues/Wed.-Custom Coat Fitting-at Ash Dept. Store-Phone 579 ]1936 Jan 8]
596-Ad-Room and Board for Two-Apply Mrs. J. B. Johnston-Phone 596 [1939 Apr 1] Page 151 of 151
619-Ad-Dr. M. A. Arrington-Graduate Veterinarian-Day phone 73, Night Phone 619 Forrest City [1938 Jan 1]
621-Ad-For Rent-Nicely furnished large south bedroom, private entrance and bath, well balanced meals. Apply Mrs. J. R. Wright, 206 N. Rosser-Phone 621 [1939 May 17]
625J-Ad-The Reliable Life Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh appointed J. E. Griner as Representative in Forrest City [1940 Mar 27]
630-Ad-Perrye Health & Beauty Salon-Scalp Treatments-Tonic Baths-Phone 630 [1936 Jan 21]
632 Ad-Wanted: Roomers and Boarders. Meals served family style. 207 S. Izard Street 1932 641-Ad-Farmers Gin Co.-Rosser St.-Phone 641-Arkansas Anthracite Coal per ton $8.00 plus sales tax [1939 Nov. 14]
695-Ad-Virginia Womack Montgomery-Piano Studio-602 N. Washington assisted by Mrs. W. W. Womack-35 years experience [1940 Aug 23]
7F2-Ad-For Sale: Lespedeza hay, fire wood, and heater wood. Call V. O. Turner, phone 7F2 [1938 Jan 1]
808F02 Home-Tom Bridgforth-Residence 1913 808F03 Home-J. A. Whittenton-Residence 1913 808F04 Home-Sam Danehower-Residence 1913 808F05 Home-John McCrary-Residence 1913 808F11 Home-Clifford Whittenton-Residence 1913 808F12 Home-W. T. Nolan-Residence 1913 814 K. Home-M. Wilkins-Residence 1913 815 A. Ad-Bird-Riverview 1913 819F14 Ad-P. W. McFall Garage and Service Station-Up to date Free Tourist Camp- Madison 1923 820F02 Home-W. R. McFall-Madison 1913 820F11-Ad-Erskine Williams Lumber Co.-Madison, Ark. Phone 820-F-11 [1933 Aug 1]
820F11-Ad-Williams-Bernauer Lumber Co.-Madison-We Have It- Phone 820F11-[1933 Sep 1]
822 Ad-Morgan and West Box Co.-Madison, Arkansas 1925 8-4121-Ad-D.Canale & Co.-Memphis-Distributors of Cook’s Goldblume Beer-Phone 8-4121 [1933 Sep 25]
9F13-Ad-For Sale: Dry saw mill stove wood and kindling, green country heater wood. Mrs. Herman J. Rodrian (Nell R. Perkins Rodrian), Madison, phone 9F13 [1938 Jan 14]