Bill Helis Taste Charity Plan Revealed on Page One
A column describes Bill Helis organizing charity ahead of Christmas using hired agents to quietly assist the needy. He rents a warehouse for distributing food and supplies including bacon ham flour rice beans potatoes and more. Each aid envelope bears a name and address, valued at about twenty dollars, aimed at helping families for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Povate Chirtty
Chiistmas
Mach
Ageuy
Ally Needy
Trues
Ball
Eles
Spain Still Hunts Fugitive Soldiers
Spanish Nationalists press a wide search for thousands of men without a government hiding in the Asturian mountains. General Franco’s forces report arresting hundreds of civilians accused of aiding former Republican soldiers and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
Asturian
Spain
Missimo Franco
Bob Burns Feted before retirement with claim of birthplace dispute
Bob Burns, praised for his pitching and acting fame, held a 9 am rehearsal at a Van Buren theatre before a celebratory event. He refused to confirm birthplace details amid questions from Greenwood and Van Buren residents, noting uncertainty about his early origins. Guests included Uncle Gus and former teacher Mrs Shaver from Denver.
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Burns
Governor Bailey
van Buren
Gus
Racks
Bidville
Shaver
Denver
Colo
Greenwood
Sebastian
Bob
Needham Hotel
They Laughed and They Kept on Walking
In Louisville a crowd watched a big old automobile towed by a light car along the streets. Large text on the bigger vehicle read For late 10 cents 4 pound prompting chuckles from passersby as the odd sight rolled by.
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Louisville
Warning Order in Hempstead Chancery Court Arkansas
In Hempstead County Arkansas Chancery Court Ellen Jewell Woods sues Ambrose A Woods for divorce or relief. Defendant Ambrose A Woods must appear within thirty days to answer the complaint. Clerk Ralph Bailey signs July 1 1939 with seal. John P Vesey and Steve Carrigan listed as attorneys. notice dates August 1 8 15 22.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Ark
Ellen Jewell Woods
Ambrose A. Woods
Ellen Jewalls Woods
Ralph Bailey
John P. Vesey
Steve Carrigan
Commissioner Sale Notice in Hempstead County Hope AR 1939
The Commissioner of Chancery will sell at public auction at the east door of Hope City Hall Hempstead County Arkansas on a Saturday in September 1939 the described real estate in College Addition Hope fronting South Elm Street. Bids by highest bidder. Terms: three month credit, purchaser to execute bond with approved security, 8 percent interest, lien released upon full payment. Ralph Bailey Commissioner Aug 1-8.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Marie Antoinette Williams
City of Hope
Arkansas
Towit
College
Elm Street
South Elm Street
St. Louis
San Reily
Sxirl Court
Cauae
Raising a Family Dear Mrs. Little in Wichita Kansas
Advice column discusses Billy's fear of boys, encourages letting him find his own social path with girls first, and predicts future boy friendships. The note follows with a traffic accident report near Wichita after a pop stand incident, mentioning writers Stevenson and Twain in bed.
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Mrs. Little
Billy
Lionel
Alphonse
Birt
Mike
Olive Roberts Barton
Wichita
Kas
George Allen Crawford
Crawford
No Welfare Fund for Ex WPA ers in Arkansas
State Welfare Commissioner John R. Thompson said the department is receiving many appeals for aid from people dropped from WPA rolls after 18 months of continuous WPA work, but relief funds are too limited to help.
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Little Rock
John R. Thompson
You're Lucky to Live in the U. S. A. in Buenos Aires
A Buenos Aires feature notes Mr and Mrs Average Workman in the largest southern city living on 127 pesos monthly while expenses reach 143 pesos. The family borrows to cover the deficit as one peso equals about 25 cents, highlighting economic hardship.
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Buenos Aires
National Department
Fire destroys half block on Center Street in Little Rock
A midnight fire in downtown Little Rock caused an estimated loss of 65,000 dollars. The blaze spread across half a block of Center street businesses, burning into Tuesday morning and prompting emergency responses from local authorities.
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Little
War and a Woman serial chapter ends with a marriage plea
Linda faces a tangled web of loyalties as she grapples with her ailing father, an engagement to George Cameron, and a secret longing for aviator Jimmy. Aiding her, Miss Rourke shares hard earned advice while Jimmy returns from Washington with a demand to marry now. Linda trembles between duty and love as their fates hang on a final vow.
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Epusy
George
Linda
Miss Rourke
Rourke
Cameron
Dickesom
Jack
Daddy
Jimmy
Marcia
Washington
Syme
San Diego
Iis
George Cameron
Bill Brooks
Ranger
Negro Quartet to Appear On Farm Home Hour Broadcast
The NPT Quartet will perform on the fourth Farm Home Hour radio broadcast Wednesday from New York City. J. A. Harris of the local Negro schools, with the group at Bordertown, N J, sent the quartet East by public subscription.
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Hope
NPT
New York City
J. A. Harris
Bordertown
N. J
Seaplane Model Builders Test Tiny Planes at Biscayne Bay
In Miami Florida model airplane enthusiasts fly miniature seaplanes from Biscayne Bay on Sundays at 6 a.m. Their boats carry pontoons and tiny gasoline engines power the takeoffs. If all goes well the planes glide aloft until the motors fade and the craft land gracefully, with a crash boat ready for mishaps.
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Miamy
Walter
Biscayne Bay
Senate panel approves funds for kindergarten education
A senate committee approved a bill to provide funds for kindergarten education. The measure invites beneficiaries to take advantage of the act, suggesting practical use of the funds.
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Senate
Standings and schedule for Hope Softball League week
Monday Bruner Ivory B versus George Robison 2 45. American Legion versus Soil Erosion Tuesday Bruner A against Texarkana Wednesday no games. Thursday Soil Erosion versus Bruner Ivory B George Robison versus Texarkana Friday Bruner Ivory A against Texastrial American Legion versus Gunter. Monday results Nashville 4 4 Little Rock Memphis 8 Knoxville 2 Birmingham 8 Atlanta. Schedule: Tuesday Nashville at Little Rock Knoxville at Memphis Atlanta at Birmingham Chattanooga at New Orleans. Clubs Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia. Brooklyn 7, Boston 6 as of. Tuesday Games Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago Pittsburgh at St Louis Cleveland 6 St Louis 5 only game scheduled. Chicago at Detroit St Louis at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston New York at Washington.
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Bruner Ivory
George Robison
American Legion
Bruner
Texarkana
Geo. Robison
Texastrial
Gunter
Nashville
Little Rock
Memphis
Knoxville
Birmingham
Atlanta
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Cincinnati
St, Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Wight
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Bostoy
Washenghia
Bibb
Washington
Roosevelt Hotel Gift Drive Sparks City-Wide Debate
The Roosevelt hotel hosts a Christmas toy event for local children at the municipal auditorium. A central figure describes collecting one dollar from each hellbboy and five dollars from each waiter to fund the drive, with Seymoye Weiss and Dr. James Munroe Smith tied to the Louisiana Shire Universe scandal. About 3400 attendees expected, prompting questions about charity and management.
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Roosevelt Hotel
Municipal Auditorium
Seymoye Weiss
James Munroe Smith
Sed Weiss
Mira
Mind Your Manners Quiz Prompts Social Etiquette Review
A readable fragment presents etiquette questions on introductions apologies and polite address. It asks if order matters when naming two same-age women, proper greetings when meeting after a long time, and correct forms for addressing an older person. Answers indicate courteous forms and standard practices.
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Paken
Amin
Miss Young
Notable Christmas Gift From Father to Son Revealed
A father named Bill presents a platinum diamond set watch worth between 50 000 and 75 000 as a Christmas gift to his son Willen Georga Helis. The tale notes Bills proud, quiet fashion, oil rig roughneck past, and a self wrapped presentation.
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Ed Willen Georga Helis
Weisk
Saulder Bill
Bille
Bill
South
Fragmentary Note Suggests Awaited Offer or Agreement
The readable lines reference waiting for an offer and mentioning a person hoping for action. It notes mixed sentiment with some approval and anticipation, and hints at a simple solution. Names, dates, or clear events are not provided in the legible text.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Fight
Don’t endure chills and fever from malaria. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic relieves malaria symptoms by helping blood fight the infection. Pleasant to take, drabbed as a popular remedy, and sold at drugstores in standard bottle sizes.
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Grove
Maude
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Illinois Central
U. S&s. Army
John Frank Walden
Delrey
Bill Helis
Bob Burns
R. $. Wilson
van Buren High School
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mark Twain
Thompson
Center St
L. A
Betsy Wallace
Westerdos
Tetla Lim
Calleen
Linc du
Negro Quartet
NFA
Southern Association
Bostun
St Louis
L. Pet. Bruner-Ivary i
Leo Robins
Bruner-Lvory
BOD
Geo
John Deere Wagons
Jervis
Hope Hardware Company
Iwhere Hope Shops
Penney’s
U. 5
Pat
Ponimaid
U.S. Pal
Wed
Penney
Aes
Sele Lee Tetee Ree
Strelt
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