Cleveland County herald., 1920-09-23

have already taken up their studies for the year at the University of Ar kansas. Work for these students was resumed on the first of the month, although the regular univer- sity work will not begin this year until September 22, when the registra- tion of students will commence. Most of these students study engineering. The federal government is making it possible for them to attend the univer- sity. The Washington officials felt that no greater reward could be of fered to these heroes than to grant them the advantages that only an edu- cation can give.
 Fayetteville.-The University of Chicago sends one of her best recent graduates to the University of Ar kansas this fall to serve as instructor in the English department. LeRoy H. Bernard was granted both his bach elor's degree and his degree of Master of Arts by the Chicago institution. Dean Robert M. Lovett wrote that he considered MT. Bernard the finest scholar of the graduate department last year. MT. Bernard will not replace any member of the faculty. The Eng fish department has been forced to ex- pand it's teaching force because of the greatly increased student enrolment.
 Springdale.-J. s. Walt Jr., of Springdale, manager of the Ewalt Construction Company, which for the last 12 months has ben doing con struetion work for the Humble Oil Company at Cisco, Tex, has signed a contract with the Humble Oil Com pany for the erection of many build ings in Argentina, South America. MT. Ewalt, who is visiting here for a few days, will leave soon for South America to take up the work. He ex' poets to be there about IS months.
 Searcy.-Some much needed work is to be done ont he road crossing at Joy Mountain 10 miles west of Scar cy This road is one of the most i'm portant leading out of Searcy, being used for bringing into Searcy large amount of business from the western part of tle county. County Judge F. o. White, a good roads enthusiast and a practical road builder, will be in charge of the VIC his services hay ing been secured by the business men of Searcy.
 Searcy-The first bale of cotton for this season was brought in five miles west of town in Searcy valley. MT Hart brought 1,425 pounds of seed cotton, which was ginned by the Searcy cotton oil men, making 474 of lint, the baleb bringing s142.20, or 30 cents a uound. It was bought by the Robbins Sanford Mer- cantile Company. The seed brought s2S. This is a week earlier than had been expected. this season. Last year the first bale was brought in on Sep tember f.
 Texarkana. The Cotton Belt anti malaria campaign car, The Ano- Dheles," left here for tour of the lines in Texas. It is in charge of H. J. Hanlon, sanitary expert for the company, and has also on board E. G. Eggert of the Texas State Fire Insurance Commission. The car is combination office and sleeper, and is equipped with all the con- eniences as we'll as a fine exhibit necessary for an educational campaign on health matters.
 Truman. The Truman public school has opened with an enrolment larger tHan last years. Chester l.. Bryant of Conway, @ graduate of the State Normal, is superintendent. The faculty is composed of the following: Louis J. Simpson, Mrs E. M. Huggins, l.. Young, Miss Uldine Shelton, Miss Ruth Higgs. Miss Grace Thompson, Miss Marse Walkup, Miss Eunice Me (;ehee and Miss Tillie Kate Thomp- son.
 Bald Knoh.-The Bald Knob Fruit Exchange has elected the following di- rectors: J. A. Leslie, B. J. Parham, Bing Moody, C. s. Thompson, E. E. Mckinney, H. A. Roetzel. and J. w. Coombe. The directors have chosen the following officers: J. w. Coombe, president; H. A. Roetzel, vice presi. dent; B. J. Parham, secretary and treasurer.
 Calico Rock.-C. G. Poll has been elected superintendent of the Calico Rock school. His assistants will be Tillman Lawrence, Miss Hattie Groom, Miss Flora Whitfield and Miss Ruth Matthews The school will open September 27.
 Hermitage. improvements to business houses have been made here the past few weeks J. P. Lans- dale has built concrete front to his store F. R, Dowell has bought the business of H. E. Phillips on Main street. and plans to make several changes.
 Hermitage.-F Following is the facul- ty of Hermitage public school, which