Arkansas news headlines from 75 years ago

• He was also running for mayor at the time, but didn't win.

🔎 Meanwhile, a Southeast Arkansas farmer was under investigation for shooting and killing a black bear near his home.

• "...the animals once were so numerous in Arkansas that it was known as 'The Bear State.'"

⚖️ An Oklahoma City theater usher was fined $10 for spanking a 6-year-old kid who was running up and down the aisle.

• "You fellows are in the catering business, and you have to put up with some of these things," a judge said.
• The newspaper evidently disagreed, printing this sarcastic headline: "Judge Rules Kids Free To Run At Will."

A selection of advertisements:

• 🚗 Lyle Bryan Motor Company at 208 N. Block Ave. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
• 🍦 Dairy Queen at 700 N. College Ave. A psychic business is there now.
• 🎹 Jenkins Music Co., where you could test out the new Hammond Chord Organ, at 305 W. Dickson St. It's now the site of Emelia's Mediterranean Kitchen.