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The Journal-Advance from Gentry, Arkansas • Page 4

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Page Four The Journal-Advance, Gentry, Benton County, Arkansas School News 1 EDITORIAL STAFF OF G. H. S. In Chief Betty Blakcstad Assistant Editor Jean Bcvcr The, class gave the chapel program Thursday, January 7. The program follows: Plfiy, Elmer; trio, two-numbers; horn solo, Glee'Club, song.

i EIGHTH GRADE i We are certainly glad to have 'Alvja Wood with vis 'after being out: several weeks due to a gunshot OR OTHERWISE. By E. W. C. wound in the hand.

Funeral Service Held for i Mrs. January, Wednesday i Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah who died at her.home west of Gentry Tuesday afternoon, January 5, 1937, at the age of 70 years, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church, at 2:30 o'clock, the Ben T. Williams conducting the TREASURY TATTLES By EARL State Treasurer- I I' hope it was a Happy New Year with all my friends over the state. It very good one I'went Mrs.

January was a pioneer of Ar-' up to the country for a visit and had Loyd Blake, former Gentry baker, has his bread truck in xa- The Junior High team will play SJ-' or of our IOPAI TWtrorv iwv Sports Reporter Edwin Kirk loam Junior High Friday night at Si- 1 oar locai oaKer.y.., when Mr. F. F. A. Reporter, Junior Hardcastle' Joam i Blake removed his bakery from Gen 7 kansas having come to Gentry-with a most enjoyable time try he 4old the writer that he would'her parents frpni Tennessee, her birth-, do that very thing when a new place, when six years old.

She received; The Treasury took but one day off was established here. Although the her education at Gentry, arid joined for New Year observance. The Capi- Blakes are longer with us we know the Methodist church at the age of tol was closed Friday and Saturday R. P. Poster of Wentwin.

rived tot a father, Foster, and to business-matters here. Try a Want Bessie Fergersqn Junior Reported Trncious Folger Sophomore Reporter, Billy June Ware Freshman Reporter, Maxine Ratcliff Reporter Joe Test 7th Grade Reporter Elaine Prtrker Faculty Adviser Miss Welch EDUCATION AND I'UKPOSE (Taken from Arkansas State College paper,) Why arc some educators failing to produce educated men? There has been no noticeable decrease in political corruption or crime, no visible rise in the intellect of the people, no profit SPOUTS Gentry Defeats Watts PI W6rld Fiirtous Cllnic-i Now Available to All Thousands are on Last Friday evening Gentry scored Blakes are lon er with us we know the et dist church at the age of tol was closed Friday and Saturday! another smashing victory over h6W large SpOt in their heart twelve, remaining a true and faithful but our work is never lessened by winning both games by a large lead'I Gentry and we believe the member, loved by all who knew her. KolWay as what we do not do today, Ie of Gentry likewise hold Mr. Blake She was married to Joseph Calvin 0 a' 0 winning both games by a large lead The girls' game waa the hardest game of the season, with Watts trail- ing Gentry to 12 at the half. Clar V6 eight field goals.

The final score was 21 to U. Our boys ran away from Watts and likewise hold Mr. Blake She was married to Joseph Calvin we must do tombrrow. Consequently I. his family dear memory.

They January September 21, 1882, and lived the Treasury was doing business as 'e been very successful in Siloam with him in happiness and peace for usuar Saturday morning. Springs, and we wish them even 'more than 54 years. To this union greater success. were born seven children, two sons 1 Thi thln closing out a year is having preceded, their mother in no sma il matter with us. All records On January 12 the Governors Bailey, death.

I must be brought up to th minute and Carl E. and Lieutenant Bob, will be inj. Surviving are the husband, Calvin new pages prepared for the coming profit were leading 19-2 at the half Folger' TU will be in j. surviving are the husband, Calvin newpages prepare for the coming 3 from leisure or any greater peace to was high pointer for Gentry making 1 otli with an inauguration January; three sons, Thomas, of Inde- quarler Despite the fact that the 1 the soul. The.question we ask Is what five field goals.

The boys' Rame such as no oth Arkansas Clint, of Augusta, Capitol was officially closed Saturday! it I i or sentry; two most departments were working as with car." perience preferred but field goals. kind of education should we receive? however, was a me Arkansas governor and has 6V6r kn says and Bert; Before we can be successful or even of action? fight' fl Little Rock A speakers' stand daughters, Mrs. Walter Londagin, and usua conte.nt we must first know during the last half and made sevenl 0 the state house steps, and special Mrs Fred Mills of near Gentry; one erected. brother, Tom Fox, of Spokane, bodies, the operation and the care we must give them. After the foundation for the bodies, shouldn't we then ask for the formation of character? Education should teach to exploit the rich possibilities for enjoyment that very-life holds.

Will Dii- rant said in a recent "It is the education! pour this Hissing heritage into this vigorous stock, that the gifts of the earth may be more widely distributed, and that our riches may flower into finer manners, morals, and art." SENIOR, NEWS alumni banquet, which was held last Thursday evening, waa the points, but was unable to -stand pace and was'defeated 27 to 9, Gentry Defeats Gravette The Gentry boys' and girls' basketball teams played the Gravette teams' two close games last Tuesday evening on the latter's court. Our girls did not play as well as tS the crow be- I sary. Opening now. The governor will be provided with a military escort to" the speakers' stand. The "army" will fire a 17-gun salute.

inaugural.address there will 1-1 grandchildren, grandchildren. and two great Gasoline tax collections for the last 1936 reached the impressive see Ed Hall, Wheeler, R. the parade; a review- January, and Lee January. usual but were leading Gravette 11-8 ing stand at the War. Memorial building.

It is said such pomp and circum- stance has never before attended the' total Nice weather Pallbearers were True and increased interest in travel Charles Shay, John Shay, Walter bine to keep the highway revenue of uary and Lee January. the state at a Buna was the family lot at way income exceeding anticipated ev TnnrYiTiolr-i A with Wassons in charge. final for Gentry with 9 points, illc Iina i TV11 -score was 23-2 in Gentry's favor I iS ing to cost the dear I II tvvVivr Dies ehue regularly Arkansas Will have no difficulty in meeting her bond and interest requirements. This should The Gentry boys played Gravette boys a fast and good game coming out with a victory of one point. At the half Gravette boys were in the lead by the score of iO-7.

Total score was 23 to 22. Elkins starred in the game by attended, A short talk was made scoring 13 points-. All the boys, how- hy one of the members of each class ever, played a good game showing co- represented. We wish to thank those operation throughout the game. helped to make the banquet a- euccess.

F. F. A. NEWS The regular meeting of the local lie and why? Gentry needs a town, bastil. Since town burned several month's ago the village drunks have been do- at Home Mason Valley have thc ffect maintaining the 'f filJlfP fl 4-1.

A. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth' Race-Mallory passed away at her home, near Mason Valley, Monday, January, 4, 1937, at the age. of 74 years. ing just about as they please.

'When Mary Elizab was united inj Marshal A. Brogdon arrests a drunk' marria to Warren Mallory, March' or makes an'arrest for any other of-: 26 1879 and to this union was one daughter, Anna Frances Mallory. state's credit and increase the'respect 'of investors for Arkansa? obligations. The closing days of the year brought a shower of from County Collectors out over, the state. Almost fense, he has to hire some one to guard the prisoner or take the offender im- mediatery to Bentohville.

from this source during the last quarter with the bulk of these re' and Mrs moved from mit tances coming during the last week SOPHOMORE NEWS Home Economics to on their The Sophomoi. Class has! started home project which requires 32 houi-a of home management. Jean Ratcliff, for her project, prepared a dinner Sunday, January 3. She invited 11 Miss Leola Fiddler, sponsor of the class, Francis Jean Shaffer, Juanita Mitchell, Lorraine Benson, Dorothy Mae Mitch- ell, Valoda Wilson, Billy and Miss'' Ratcliff's parents, Mr, and Clarence Ratcliff and son, Charles. After the 'dinner the party drove to Lake Francis to take pictures, then to return to the home of Malta Jean for a waffle supper! The Sophomore Class is pleasc-il to chapter of the F.

F. A. was held Monday, evening, Jan. 4. The F.

F. A boys invited the Home Economics classes, I matter in some wav ve. says the job" does not pay enough sal- Arlt in the rln of 1899 and We eres hoping. that 1937 willbe ary to permit him to do either Ifs pened a eneral merchandise store the most ros Perous and the happiest up to the town council to remedy Two month Iate they traded year have had in as the.meeting was" turned into a social affair. To gain admittance, the Ben Lindsey, who became famous for their farm home near Mason Val-' FOR RENT Fbur farmI7 rent; 25 to .120 acres.

Feemster. FOR RENT The "Wee three blocks north of Gentry! ware See E. N. Plankjf WOOD JoUn vance, one year for one rick oi We need it now. If you ise'd.

wodd'on your subscription bring it in. Shave Tonic Shamjit girls had to wear their aprons and the for his work as judge in the Denver juvenile court, told of- an occasion when a little boy was before him for stealing a watermelon. When the lit-! boys were to don overalls for the occasion. The first part of the evening was spent in a business session. The latter part of the meeting was enjoyed- by the playing of in ever st eal a watermelon?" Judge the gym.

Refreshments were served related that it was a trying at the close of the evening. tie own defense with: "Judge, didn't you EASTERN STAR NOTICE All members of the Gentry the O. E. S. are invited to be pres- 'have a new member: Miss Juanita' cnt for the regular meeting, and the Bowan from Los Angeles! FRESHMAN NEWS We have had our first second mester test in algebra.

se- affiliation ceremony, Tuesday, January 12, at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. A. M.

Guthary, M. Try a Want. cents. we help you LARGE BrownXraft Paper, with gummed flap and sturdy klasp; two sizes, and 9x12. Will stand rough handling, Sold or ENVELOPES, and No, 10- For sale by the box or by the bunch.

Good quality white wove stock. LEAD PENCILS- NO 2 (soft) Lead. These Pencils are of uniform quality; have large red for 5c or 30c per dozen. TYPEWRITER For Oliver Remington, L. Royal, Underwood; Remington Portable.

Black record. Standard quality ribbons. CARBON Standard quality Carbon in two sizes for typewriter, 2 xl I and enc.l Carbon of standard quality in laree sfieets. Large-Sheets of Carbon in Yellow or Black tor quilt transfer work. ADDING MACHINE Good quality for any standard machine, I uc per roll.

PAWR- and packets, paper it yoa want it, moment as he had to suppress a. laugh and sternly rebuke the boy. at the same time with: "The. court is not on Animals, Too, Feel Severe Weatner Changes Wintry weather i 3 with us today, and how good it is to be near a fire in a cozy room. How about.your livestock? They feel the sudden change, and need extra feed, as well as protection from the cold and damp.

Through thoughtlessness am'mals are often made to suffer needless exposure, when only a slight effort on the part of their owners could alleviate their plight. Fix a kennel for your bedded box will serve, if you can provide nothing better. We are given dominion over animals they faithfully fulfil their place exception of four years when, she lived at "Aunt Mary" as she is known to all her friends, was a Christian and held her faith in the Church of God. Al- had County Poultry Assn. to Meet at Lowell The January session of the Benton County Poultry Association will be Cleaned and Pressed for C.

JTTES' i past five years she a on cheery word and smile for everyone, accordin Bob Sh and was happy that she would soon meet her Savior. president. Mr. Sharp states that every effort Surviving are her daughter, Anna bcen by the board of direc- Francis Mallory, of Mason Valley a i tors to arran a that is time- step-sister, Mrs. Sarah -Morrell a JU aS instru ctional as can be Camden, and a nephew, Herbert furmshed at this time.

Below Gentry. The body was taken to Camden, is a program that has been ar ranged for this meeting: Flot-k Management, S. A. Moore, Ex- Wednesday, for burial by Was- ana S. A.

Moore, Ex- sons. i tension Poultryman, College of Agri- Weather Summary for 1936 Shows Freakish Recordings year of 1936, down in history for which has gone -culture, University of Arkansas Care of Setting Eggs for High Hatchability, Bob Parker, Rogers. Care of Chicks to Broiler J. Glover, Cave Springs. Care of Pullets for Breeders, H.

E. freakish weather, ended with the rain- its disastrously McKibben, Payetteville. Outlook for Profit -In Broilers in AJiuiiere in fall shortage amounting to 15.36 1937, R. Corley, County Agent Bf-n- inches, according to December weath- 1 tonville. scheme of life.

Let's prove ourselves worthy of our and protection of animals in'their helplessness are ours to bestow. Townsend Meeting There Ayill be Townsend Club a meeting of the Sunday afternoon, January 10, at 2:30 at the First Bap- er summary issued by the.Bentonville weather bureau. the-year likewise was one of high temperatures, with the accumulated excess between January'! and December 31 amounting to 630 degrees, or an Some Advantages in being a Member of the Benton County Poultry Association, Walter Coffelt, Vaughn. The Benton County Poultry Association is an educational institution, Mr. Sharp states, and every poultryman in average of 1.8 degrees a day.

The the county should take time to attend daily average excess temperature for monthly meeting December was six degrees, the aver- The attendance at these as is age for the month being 44 degrees as. 1 not confined, by any means, to mem- rnmnnroH Jinns" compared with normal bers of the association. Everyone in tist church. DR. G.

E. MASON, President. Legal Forms We have the following Legal Forms for sale: Warranty Deeds Mortgage Deeds Quit Claim Deeds Chattel Mortgages BUI of Sale Blank Notes Office Supplies Typewriter Paper, Add, ing Machine Paper, Carbon Paper, Second Typewriter Ribbons for L. C. Smith, ingtra, Royal, Underwood At JOURNAL AHVAMCE which normal precipitation oc-Jtiy is always welcome curred.

Rainfall last month measured Insurance For Automobile: Fire, Collision, Bodily Injd and Property Damage INSURANCE 0. W. and Inside Decorating O.B.FOLGER* Ben Warei LAWYER Economical Administration of Estates 3.25 inches, as compared with- a nor-' mal measurement of, 2.37 inches. It also was the heaviest December rainfall since 1932, and second, heaviest since 1924. Only a trace of snowfall was reported The greatest precipitation during a 24-hour period-was 1.76 inches on the 26th and 27th.

The highest temperature recorded was 64 degrees on the 27th, and the' lowest was 17 on the 7th. The greatest daily range of 30 degrees occurred on the 7th and 15th, least range was four degrees on tho second. shone out of a possible 302.1 hours, or 50.9 per cent of the' possible The prevailing wind was fronrthe'- south with a total movement of miles, at average houily velocity of! 6.9 The maximum velocity" for i a five-hour period was 24 miles- per' hour from the west on the 3flth. Nine daya were listed as clear, sevfo partly' cloudy, 15 cloudy, and 10 on which .01 int-h or more precipitation oceurradJ Sleet occurred the an( og on tho Rogers Daily News. Buy Lumber Prices on Building Material are advancing due to creased activity in building build or pair at SAVE! help youV When you or the ilvancm, you a step Jo the direction.

You the vital io your a hoaie is IB your men We have everything needed for building or replainl ehicke Houses. Warm Kens, better production. LET US PREPARE ESTIMATES FOR YOU J. P. Roush Lumber.

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