The Journal-Advance from Gentry, Arkansas • Page 1

HE JOURNAL-ADVANCE AND BENTON COUNTY GAZETTE 52. GENTRY, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1934. Funeral-to HeW This Afteitiopn at Methodist Church total services for Mr. awl Mrs. Eickelkamp of Montgomery, HI be held this (Thursday) aft- at 2:30 at tlie Methodist Gentry, with Rev.

A. H. Du, officiating. Interment will be Gentry cemetery. and Mrs.

(jcatnp died from injuries re- early Monday morning, when overturned on the highway 33 thlsfeide of Poplar-Bluff, Mo. and Mrs. Eickelkamp were on ay to Gentry to spend the ttrias holidays with Mrs. Eickel- parents," Mr. and Mrs.

T. M. their 'car the highway rent down an enbankment-where practically They taken to the Poplar Bluff hospl- treatmeTnt, where Mrs. Eickel- died in a short? time from con- in of the ibrain, and Mr. Eickel- died ufoout six o'clock in the ng from internal injuries.

It is jbt that Mr. and Mrs. Eickelkamp driving all night i effort "to reach Gentry sooner hat Mr. had probably i asleep at the wheel. gh "brother of Mrs.

Eickel- and Wasson, brought the tiis from Poplar Bluff, in the ambulance, arriving ilock Tuesday night. eldest daughter of Bid Mrs. T. was a grad- the University of Arkansas Columbia University. She was ictor of home economics in the of Gentry, Van Buren, and before her on August 30 of this year, iras head of the home economics 2ht at the University of iessee Junior College- at Mr.

Eickelkamp was a mem'- ijf the American Legion and also riher, and was connected with the roger Construction Company' of Igomery, Ala. join with the many friends of (bereaved ones in extending our atnies. Programs at Gentry's Churches The Christmas season Was most ap- proprijitely observed in. the various churches in Gentry. The Christmas program which was at the Baptist church, under the of Mrs.

Clarence Ratcliff and Mrs. R.ay 'Mitchell, was made up of numbers given by different classes in the 'Sunday School. A pan-. Social, Local and Personal News Christmas Breakfast at JSay Mitchell Home Mrs. Ray Mitchell entertained (phristmas morning with breakfast, the guests being Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Mitchell, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Potter of Seminole, Okla. Little in nit: -n.

pan-. playlet; illustrated reading, Evelyn Mitchell's Christmas tree and her joy in finding the gifts furnished added pleasure for the breakfast party. Victim Buried at Flint Cemetery Sunday pile attempting to board a through ht on the Kansas City Southern station' platform, in Gentry 9:30 last Friday morning, Aaron Igomery, 19, received injuries from he died at the Siloam Springs at, that afternoon. youth Vas rushed to the Siloam lutibn- by the Wasson ambulance, fe it was found that his left foot fevered at the ankle and his right badly crushed that amputation also sustained two. iires on the; back of his head and 'severe cuts and bruises.

ntgomery was a- student at-the Day "Adventist 'academy on yreek south of Gehtry. It that the young man Intended like "his way to Houston, he had once lived, to spend the His parents, i Mr. ancl Mrs. Montgomery, reside at peral services weqe held Sunday boon at the Adventist church on creek with Elder J. C.

Turner ating. Interment "was in the I cemetery. readings, and the tiny tots 1 togethfer with a very interesting talk which was given by George Nicole of Jerusalem, went to make up most interesting program. The Pilgrim Youth Fellowship of the Congregational church were hi charge -of the Consecration service which was held at the Congregational church on evening, with Miss Flora ITeemster as leader. Lighted candles in the windows and the light- Ing of candles wh'ich were held by each one present made service most impressive.

'A program of readings, solos, and' carol singing was evening, the Christian Church program which Unique and very impressive. Playlets depicting the Christmas season at the Old Home and at the.Ohphans' Home were given. At the closfe of the program, instead of the usual offering, an of fering was taken-to send to theser homes, and a very nice sum was. received. The Methodist church held their Christmas program on Monday evening, using Christmas playlets to spread the Christmas spirit.

The play- lets were well given and due much 'praise. The children of the, church "Mrs. Newman Entertains Friends at Dinner Mrs. W. W.

Newman entertained Rev. and Mrs. Joe'W. English and son, Biliie, Mr. and Mrs.

F. P. Weir, Mrs. Nettie Howard, Mr- and Mrs. Gallic White, and W.

D. Thomas at twelve o'clock dinner at her home 'A Young People's Party- in ReSffl Home Burl Cowan entertained number of friends at the home of his mother, gave: a number readings and songs in connection with their playlet. Christmas Eve at the Congregational church was observed with a White Christmas program. A short prpgram given at the beginning Of "the service, followed by a one-act play entitled, "The White 'Christmas" which was given by the young people -of the church. The play, under the direction of Rev.

Mayne, was well put on and was very impressive. At the close 6f the program a committee delivered the White Gifts which had been brought to spread cheer at the Christmas season. Good crowds were in attendance at all of praise has been heard for programs. or Bonus Before you are a veteran of the Word nd have not applied for your ad- certificate (the led bonus), do so before January Bter that, date you will likely be Holiday Concert Fine Entertainment The concert which was given by the Gentry; School band class, assisted by the Gravette Civic band under the direction of A. Schmidt, on Thursday evening of last week was well, rendered and Well received.

A very large crowd was present and all expressed themselves as enjoying the occasion very much. Each number was well rendered and worthy of praise. A great deal of credit is- due Mr. Schmidt for his faithful and efforts Mrs. Anna Reed, Monday, evening, Dec.

17, with a party. After a very pleasant eveningi h'ght refreshments were served to the following: Jean Bever, Betty Lorraine Feemster, Mildred Woodward, Betty Blakestadi Lorraine Benson, Teresa Cox, Eugenp Guthrie, Bill Elkins, Clarence Holcomb, Tracious Folger, Sammy Lewis, Narma-n Lewis, Clifford Brogdon and Burl Baptist S. S. Primary Department Eutertained at Ratcliff Home Mrs. Ray Mitchell and Mrs.

Clarence Ratcliff entertained the children of the Primary department tof the Baptist church at he home of Mrs. Ratcliff on Saturday afternoon. The children enjoyed playing quaint and amusing games during the afternoon. Dainty refreshments of wafers ancl jello served to the nineteen guests present. i Thursday Embroidery Club.

Had Christmas Pariy Mrs. Ben Ware welcomed the Thursday Embroidery Club on the'occasion of their'annual Christmlas' party, Dec. 20. A typical Christmas by members; was served buffet style, and partaken The homewas radiant with Christmas spirit, the tree and yuletide decorations lending holiday cheer. Dinner was followed by the friendly exchange of gifts and "unknown friends" were revealed.

The Mr. Owens have been friends for several years. Mr. and- Mrs. Owens anc Mrs.

Owens family Will go to Jackson Thursday- morning to make their home. We join with their many friends in wishing them continued hap piness. Christian Endeavor Societv Entertained in Osborne Mrs. James Osbom entertained the members of the Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church at her home on Christmas night a party and candy breaking. 25 members and guests of the Endeavor were present and enjoyed the occasion.

Sew and So Club Met with, Mrs. The Sew and So Club met with Mrs. Stevenson west of Decatur, Thursday, Dec. 20, all day with cooperative lunch at noon. Thirty-five members -and guests were presejit.

Five of the guests became members. Our.Home Demonstration, agent, Miss Hudson, was with us. and'gave a talk. All declared this a most profitable and pleas- Four School Bills I G. S.

Alumni Banquet Drafted by State Board to Be Held Friday Evening Little bills, drafted at -The AluninTBanquet which Is being the direction of the state board of sponsored by the Senior class, 1935, education to carry out the proposed of which Mrs. Frances Fischer is program for relief of the public schools sponsor, will be held in the main study have been completed 'and mim'ep- hall of the school building on Friday graphed copied will be sent to all evening, Dec. beginning at 7 o'clock, members of the general, assembly for The small amount of 25 centsjs.being study before the legislature convenes charged for plates. Jan. 14,.

Mrs. Fischer Informs us that they The measures provide for the levy- have been able to locate at least one ng of a three per cent retail sales tax, member of all of the classes from 1910 for estanlishment of the offices of the present class. The class of budget directpr of the state board, for 1910 was the first class graduating extension of the supervisory duties from the Gentry High School, tho of county examiners, and for revision information that the members of these of the method of distributing the com- different classes will taring will make mon school fund. the program very interesting. The sales tax bill provides that the Invitations have been mailed to a state property tax for great many of the Alumni, but on ac- school purposes shall be reduced one count of the lack of complete school mill for each per centum of sales tax I records, and the inability to get in levied for school purposes and that the touch with a number of others, Mrs.

school millage tax so reduced cannot Fischer states that some will not re- be levied for other purposes. ceive invitations. She asks that you The bills relating to the sales tax, not feel slighted if you do not receive apportionment of the school fund, and an invitation. All of the Alumni are to supervised budgets of districts cordially invited and Urged to attend would become effective immediately this banquet. upon their but the rneasure Members-of the Senior class of '35 creating county scriool commissions are selling tickets and Mrs.

Fischer and prescribing the dutiies of county asks that you buy your tick'et as Boon examiners would-not be effective un-, as possible so that they will know how til July 1, 1935; many to prepare Bills goverriing the -purchase and' distribution of free textbooks, ing'for. election of directors in three classes of districts on first for issuance of certificates of indebtedness to take up salary warrants, and relating to other phases of the proposed school program will be before the. legislature convenes. aftit meeting. Reporter.

Family Christmas Dinner In Monroe Home "Mrs. M. and Miss Sadie Monroe entertained WitlTa one o'clock "turkey" dinner at their home on Christmas Covers were laid for Mrs. M. M.

Monroe, Miss Sadie -Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Feemster, Flora and Betty' Feemster, Mr.

and Mrs. Lebn Miller and daughters from Siloam Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feemster and EvarMaye Roberts daughter, Jane Sue. v- Mrs.

Nora McKenzie, of Texhoma, is spending the holidays with her sisters, Misses Lulli Baldwin, and greeting many former neighbors and friends Dr. and qf Van Bui'en, Mrs! Blanche Riley 'and Miss Mona Londigah, of Decatur, Homer Cox, Miss Jou have your certificate or have I application there Is to with these young people. It to be hoped that Gentry may at some future of officers resulted in Vince Trammell succeeding Mrs. plaude Patterson as president; Mrs. Patterson will serve as vice-president and Mrs.

Dick Carter as secretary-treasurer. A happy surprise for the club was the presence of Mrs. Joe Reed, a Bvything further regarding organize a civic band. Iveterans were under the impres- hat re-application was necessary, l.the- explanation; There is no limit set on'borrowing 5Q per cent certificates' value. Stock Shown at Gentry Poultry Show jfly one hundred entries were iVatch Party to Be Held New Year's Eve The young people of the various church young people's" societies have made-large plans for their watch party which is to beheld at Auditorium on Monday evening, -Deeem- ber 31.

If you pla'n on attending, notify the president of one of the young.peo- An interesting Anticipated, the stock shown was and of much, better grade gbowiTat the show last year, to ihe judge. The judging pne by Prof- Stout of the 3rown schools, Silokm Springs. Stout is a recognized au- on poultry. i pugb an oversight we did not the of-the wjnners in the contest at the time and coiild cue who could supply the in- 39 Wednesday afternoon. The tag attended by good crowds QentYyi; Open Next -Gentry schobls were dismissed last Friday for 1 the holiday vacation of one Schbol will resume next Monday.

Metcalf stated. that only cine week was taken because it would be Mfissary to make up ad- ditionaltinte-at-theendof the term. MASONS E. S. TO former member, who resides in Washington, D.

C. Mrs. Tom Whiteside of Siloam Springs, a retiring member was Members at the party were: Mesdarnes Vince Trammel, Sam Griffith, Claude Patterson, Ray Tygart, Irl Bridenthal, Ray Mitchell, Ben Ware, Ed Coulson, Dora Adams," and- Dick Carter. Mrs. Clarence Ratcliff was missed by her club friends.

Entertain in Honor of Guests Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffer and fam-' ily entertained with a party on Ffi- day evening in honor of their guest, George Nicole of Jerusalem, and MI'. Shaffer's nephew, Sam Fields of Cave Springs who is making his home with the Shaffers this winter. A very enjoyable evening was spent in playing games and contests, at the close of which light served to: Lillian and.

Dorothy and Deloris Bridenthal, Inetta Sitton, Lorraine Benson, Frances Test, Emma Jean and Mary Lchuse Shaffer, Douglas Leach, Clarence Holcomb, Edward Test! Sam George Nicole, U4' Test Johnnie Shaffer: '1 I i Jordan-Owens Jordan of Gentry, Albert Owen's, of Jackson, and Mr. and Lucille Eldridge and all of iSentryi, were delightfully entertained in the ho'me of Mr. and Mrs. L. J.

Benson on Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs, Pierce Bolch and-children, Berna D'eane and Eddie, of Kansas City, visited in Gentry with Miss Mrs. Mar- ga'ret Wjlson, Tuesday. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Peterson, and Mr. and Mrs. F. and family were dinner guests in the home of Mr.

Waldo Gilges at Decatur, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fritch and Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Cox and son, Donald, of Kansas City; spent'the Christmas holidays at the homo; of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stevenson.

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rankin and daughter, Dorothy Mae, drove to Fayetteville Sunday and spent the day with Mr.

and'. Mrs. Stewart Thomas and daughter. A. Twiggs of Poplar Bluff, spent Christmas in Gentry with Mrs.

Basketball Tournament in Progress at High School The basketball tournament which is being held at the school gymnasium began at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and. wiir.carry on through tonight" (Thursday.) There are 26 teams representing about 20 towns taking part in the tournament and good crowds are watching the games. The following is the result of games played before six o'clock Wednesday -evening. Gentry boys vs. Summers to 27 in favor of Gentry.

Bynum Clark and Herbert Elkins high point men for Gentry with '15 and 12 points respectively. Venable high point man for Summers with 17 points. Elm" Springs Gravette boys to 13 in favor of Gravette. Prairie Grove boys vs. Decatur boys to 12 in favor of Prairie Grove.

Elkins boys vs. Gentry second team to in favor of Elkins. Farmington vs. Gavfield to 17 in favor of Farmington. Farmington girls vs.

Gentry, girls- 31 to 26 in favor of Gentry. Barney high'. point lead for. Gentry with 23 points. Greenland, girls vs.

Gravette 26 to 12 0 in favor of Greenland. Commissary Open 2 to 5 on Week Days During the absence of JRev: lish, who is visiting a daughter In'- Knox City, the commissary at the Bkptist church, Gentry, will be charge of Carl L. Anyone' needing relief such as can 'be minis-" tered by the commissary will be taken" care of any aftornoonaduring the between 2 and 5 The good folks of the urged to take cast-jgff clothing and foods to the conimlssary. Money is 'needed to gas-and a few needed supplies. There is a great demand "for clothing for children, from' babies on up to 10 arid 12 years.

Volunteer, workers are -also needed to repair, deliver the various articles to the'needy, a hand'. 0 fColcord girls vs." Gentry 2nd 21 to 2.in High, point lead for Colcord was made by HoWerton with 11 points. Benton Enumerators Named for 1935 Farm Censtis Ellis J. Grover of EurekarSprlngiBr" district censvls has announced for" four cpun-- ties in his district for a census of agriculture to be taken during 1935. Appointment of enumerators for the re- maning s4x counties in the district 'will be made shortly.

Fourteen enumerators were named for Benton county as follows: John'B. Tinnin, Maysville; Dock C. Lpndagln, Decatur; James R.Seamster, Hlwasse; Edgar H. Breedlove, BentonviHe; H.ugh A. Hall, Pea Ridge; Don Walker, route 1, Seligman, Clement J.

Test, Gentry; Joseph" C. Gulledge, Gentry; Fred A. Bentonville; Paul Combs, Rogers; Feaster Lowell; Robert M. Petty Siloam Springs; James W. Farley, Sllbam Rev.

Bentley R. Williams, Dally News. John Shaffers Entertain Youth from Jerusalem Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffer are en- Gentry Farmers Program 'fViair.

ripnrfp. "Nic- Twiggs. Miss Blanche Blakestad arrived Fears and JPrajaeef and Betty, are" Joint of and officers take' place j.t.'i— i ri or A11 TTlP.lWw and invited to at- ir parsonage in Gravette, Monday at noon with Reverend Campbell officiating. They'ivere accompanied by Mv. and.Mrs.

Eari Stamps and on ve Saturday eyehing from Tulsa, where she is employed in an insurance office, to spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and, Ed Blakestad, and her brother and sister-in-rlaw, Mr. and Mrs. "Oscar Blakestad. Mrs.

Viola Goddard, of Mena, arrived Sunday evening and will also visit in the Roy Taylor, a student at Oklahoma A College at Stillwater, arrived Saturday to spend Christmas at home" with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor. and Mrs. Pat Parks have as their guest's, Mr.

and Mrs. -''john Parks of Fayetteville, who will visit with them until about Thursday. Franklin Clemmer returned to his home here Saturday Irani Little Rock, where he' te employed with the "state -Banking He the 'holidays at home with hit parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.

L. Clemmerjl i Mr. and Mis. Joe Robbins and smsflj Jaughter, Ann, of Conway, guests in the home of Mrs. Robbin's parents, 'Dr, and Mrs! J.

L. Clemmer. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wasson and family were in Gentry on business Saturday, -and wjhile here visited wjth tertaining in their home George Nicole, an Arabian youth who is a native of Jerusalem.

Mr. Shaffer met the young man several years ago when 1 he was- Holy Land. The two became acquainted on the common ground of Boy Scout work. Mr. Shaffer was interested in" Boy Scout activities in Gentry about that time, and naturally interested himself in George who was then a patrol leader in Jerusalem.

George is. a graduate of the secondary class, of Terra Santa College, Jerusalem. The class is 'the equivalent of an accredited high school in the United States. He speaks good English, having learned it at-Terra Santa The young man left home November 12, making the sea journey, on the S. S.

Bryon of the Greek lines. George has several friends and relatives" in the United States and will make an indefinite stay, Possibly, making his home in America to his education. He is a member of'the Greek Orthodox church. to Be Given Tonight The regular meeting of the Gentry Farmers Association.will be held this (Thursday) evening. Everyone is 1 invited to come.

These meetings are purely for and educational pur- aa.i-*3f ff turning to Gentry were dinner guests relatives and friends. In ths Stamps fc'oine. Mr. Stamps and (epptirtwa Two.Y 1 1 i r-- vf 1 i poses "The advisibility of using crushed linestone, and -benefits obtained," by. J.

W. Toljeson. "Broiler raising and pur expeiv jences," by Eubanks and Claude Coffelt. -The U. S.

farm crop report book wilt be explained by J. Tolleson. Current events and round table discussions. NEWSPAPER BUILDING BURNS IN DECA Fire the small vacant building east of Kurd's service station about 6:30 Monday evening. 7 building was the office of the newspaper inf Decatur, -The Advance established in April, by Arthur Tallman.

The building stood on north Main street it iwas moved to the place where it burned in 1905. The building was the property of Marion Herald. "The Decatui) Advance was merged With the Gentry Journal 30 years ago, and "became part of the Background for' The Want'Ad in 25c Small Crowd Saturclay at Relief Majas Mpetmg Possibly due to the holiday season and'other attractions, the relief mass meeting held at the Baptist church last Saturday afternoon was not well attended. The intent of the meeting was to ascertain the needs of needy families in this territory and try to arrive at some means meeting them. A bill of particulars was read and passed at the meeting.

Copies are to be sent to relief officials freAi national, down to state aW county. Can Meats Now at gentry Canning Kitchen The Gentry caning to can meats of any kind. to take advantage of ities of the kitchen rangements with the Nellie Parrlsh, 'at least 24 vance. Kitchen is the -ft.