The Glenwood Herald Miscellaneous Articles |
| Headline: Political Announcements | Thursday, May 23, 1940, Vol. 15, No. 15 |
| The Herald is authorized to announce the following as
candidates for the various offices subject to the action of the Democratic Primary
Election in August, 1940. For Representative: For Prosecuting Attorney: For County and Probate Judge: For Sheriff and Collector: For County and Circuit Clerk: |
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| Headline: New Pressing Shop | May 26, 1927, Vol. 2, No. 14 |
| Gordon Smith, proprietor of City Barber Shop has recently added to his place of business by installing a new and up-to-date pressing and cleaning equipment which enables the managers to turn out first class work. Mr. Smith states that the business is progressing in a satisfactory way, and the managers expect to give prompt and efficient service. | |
| Letters to Santa Claus | Dec. 15, 1927, Vol. 2, No. 43 |
Glenwood, Ark. Dear Santa: Your friend, Glenwood, Ark. Dear Santa Claus: Your friend, Glenwood Ark. Dear Santa Claus: My sister wants a pair of gloves and a doll buggy, fireworks and fruits and candy. My brother wants a pair of gloves, a coaster wagon, and a B.B. gun, fireworks and fruits and candy. I am in the fourth grade at school, my sister is in the second grade and my brother is in the primer. We will be good and maybe you will bring these things to us. Your friend, |
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| Letters to Santa Claus | Dec. 22, 1927, Vol. 2, No. 44 |
| Please bring me a large rubber ball, a fountain pen, a pair
of gloves, ring, comb and brush set, a little machine, jack and ball set, some story
books, candy, fruit, and nuts. Your friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Your friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Your friend,
Dear Santa: Your friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Your friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Your friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Your friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Your friend, |
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| Headline: W.W. Slocum Takes Over Hotel Here | January. 3, 1929, Vol. 3 |
| W.W. Slocum, well known hotel man throughout this section of
Arkansas took over the Hotel Tom Alford last Tuesday, January 1st, and will be the manager
for the coming year at least. Mr. Slocum is an Ashley County man and was raised near
Hamburg. His first hotel experience was with the Gates Lumber Co. at Crossett having
charge of their hotel for eight years. At one time, he had charge of the hotel at
Rosboro for the Caddo River Lumber Company. He came to Glenwood from Mt. Pine, where
he had charge of the Hotel there for the Dierks Lumber Company. The Herald joins his
many friends in welcoming both Mr. and Mrs. Slocum to Glenwood. Mr. Sorrells who has had the management of the hotel will occupy the new building at the west end of Broadway where he will operate a filling station and a lunch room, it is said. |
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| Headline: Mrs. Ligon Entertained | January 3, 1929, Vol. 3 |
| Mrs. Freeman Ligon delightfully entertained with a Christmas party Thursday evening, December 27th, honoring her guest Miss Martha Virginia Thompson of Conway. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the main feature being a lovely Christmas tree which added much splendor to the living room. Bridge and rook was played throughout the evening following which dainty refreshments were served carrying out the Christmas motif. Those present other than the guest of honor were, Misses Hazel Pate, Louise Gibbs, Lara Jane Ligon, Louise Williams, Aileen Allen, and Vivian Thompson, and Messrs Louie Russell, Haskell Wilson, Grady Pate, Buster Richardson, John Hays Allen, William Gibbs and Horace Fenture. | |
| Headline: Family Reunion | September 13, 1928, Vol. 3 |
| A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Chloe Honea, Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E.Y. Fuller of Los Angeles, Austin Fuller of Little Rock, Mrs. Manesco of Amity, Mrs. Burns, New Orleans, Mrs. Scott of Little Rock, and Mrs. Chloe Honea, Miss Marion Honea and Mr. Fuller, father of the above mentioned group. As it was the first time in years that the family had all been together, an unusually good time was enjoyed by all present. | |
| Headline: Dorothy Reagan Entertains | September 13, 1928, Vol. 3 |
| Dorothy Reagan entertained her Sunday School class Thursday night of last week with a bunking party. Games were played during the early part of the evening, followed by a Marshmallow and Weinie roast after which refreshments were served. The following guests were present: Majorie Sellars, Majil Pitts, Mary Francis Pate, Kathleen Carter, Helen Cox, Marie Brown, Mildred Frances Davis, Alphalee Whitted and Yida Mae Sanders. | |
| Headline: Baptist Church Calls Rev. F.W. Holt | September 6, 1928, Vol. 3 |
| The Glenwood Baptist met in conference Sunday evening Sept. 2
and called Bro. F.W. Holt as pastor for the ensuing year. Bro. Holt, who now resides
at Crossett, is an elderly man with a wide and varied experience in the ministrial field. We regret very much the leaving of our pastor Bro. L.A. Sparkman who goes away to new an greater fields of service. May Gods blessings rest upon him and his ministry. Bro. Sparkman will preach his farewell sermon on Sept. 16. Come and hear him. |
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| Headline: Billy Elkins Hurt | September 6, 1928, Vol. 3 |
| Billie Elkins, aged 7, son of Mrs. C.E. Elkins was struck by a car driven by Mr. Davis of Hatfield Ark., Monday morning. The accident occurred in front of the Square Deal Cafe when Billie jumped from a truck driven by Woodrow Wilson and ran into the approaching car. He was picked up by Delos McCauley and taken to the office of Dr. Gould where he was examined and given first aid. No bones were broken but it was feared he was hurt internally and he was taken to a hospital in Hot Springs Monday afternoon for XRay examination. It was said the accident was unavoidable as the boy ran in front of the car driven by Mr. Davis. No arrest was made. | |
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