Kiss the Boys Goodbye Opens at Saenger Sunday
Paramount’s Kiss the Boys Goodbye comes to the Saenger for first local view. Mary Martin headlines with Don Ameche and Oscar Levant sharing the musical comedy spotlight.
15 Aug 1941
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
1
Paramount’s Kiss the Boys Goodbye comes to the Saenger for first local view. Mary Martin headlines with Don Ameche and Oscar Levant sharing the musical comedy spotlight.
Major league results show Birmingham 2 Nashville 1 as Thursday’s sole game. Friday schedules include Atlanta at Little Rock and other pairings. National League standings feature St Louis and New York atop. Boston and Philadelphia closely chasing. several games listed for Friday and upcoming. (Names and teams reflect historical MLB context.)
In pursuance of a Howard Chancery Court order admin T L Mobley as administrator will sell Sept 13 1841 at the East door Nashville Howard County Arkansas property in Hempstead County described as part of SE NW quarter Section 4 Township 12 South Range 21 West containing about 12 3 4 acres with Highway 55 frontage. Terms cash or three month credit with security and 1 4 appraised value required.
British gains in the Atlantic are described as very much better due to expanded operations against German submarines and valuable U S assistance. While overall attack levels stayed similar, British aircraft and surface units have maintained sea mastery as Axis losses grow, with British forces in the Mediterranean reversing the Atlantic balance by attacking German and Italian convoys.
A London crash killed twelve American fliers returning to North America after ferrying bomb planes for Britain. The RAF said 22 others died, including Arthur Prvis, chair of the British Supply Council in North America, with no survivors among the crew and passengers.
A small frame building serving as the AFL headquarters near Norfolk dam in Mountain Home Iowa suffered slight damage from a dynamite blast. One of two sticks exploded under the steps, breaking windows and causing minor damage. Sheriff H F Powell and Deputy H W White said motive is unclear and no labor dispute linked cause is established.
George W. Robison, Hempstead County Cotton Industry Committee chair, says U S Cotton is ready to power a building trades expansion. He notes fabric reinforced cement, plywood panels, insulation and furniture use cotton, including a complete cotton house for the Department of Agriculture, aiding defense housing and the Low Rent program using about 190 000 bales in the calport program.
An August 12 1941 letter from Oren Harris to N P O Neal notes discussion with Colonel Casey on the Southwestern Proving Ground architecture. Harris says 80 to 85 buildings are planned with 30 to 35 brick or masonry, confirming it as a permanent project. An official release later cites 42 of 108 buildings to be masonry.
Major Robert C. Richardson warned Friday that 70,000 seventh Army troops lack motor transport for maneuvers. Troops travel by serials, moving many per load and returning for more. Equipment gaps were noted, though specifics were not given. In Walnut Ridge Nebraska trainee Corporal George Ledyard of Co B 6th Infantry was killed when an army car overturned during movements from Fort Leonard Wood. This marked the fifth military casualty since war games began in the area.
Winst Christian Church reports Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 10 50 with Rev Paul Kennedy filling in. Viret Methodist notes Kenneth L Spore pastor with sermon The Master of Men at 9 80. Choir solos and organ preludes listed. No evening service. Youth groups meet Sunday, Education Board meets Monday evening. Choir rehearsal Thursday.
The Ope Gospel Tabernacle on N Main and Avenue D, led by Pastor Thamil, hosts a revival return with morning sermon Just Empty and evening sermon Just Drifting. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. invites all ages, while morning worship with Christ's Ambassadors Union features special music. Visitors and workers welcomed at Hope's evangelistic center.
The Civilian Military Council announced that 113.50 has been donated by Hope residents to aid entertaining soldiers of the Second Army during maneuvers. Funds will also finance shower baths and writing materials for trainees. Donors listed include Hope Basket Co and several local businesses.
Saratoga Springs notes a swollen knee pauses plans for a comeback race with Whirlaway at Trayops on August 16. Swelling resulted from a Lee sting, and observers remark that ground sightings can hint at air activity from above bicyclists or planes.
A coastal church invites the public to all services including a 9 o'clock morning and 7 45 o'clock evening service. The evangelist’s Friday topic is Holding Between Life and Death, and attendees are welcomed.
First Baptist Church Willan BR Uiunliten pastor leads Sunday School det curriculum followed by a lesson in the evening service. Morning worship features a sermon titled What Baptists Believe About the Bible. Training Union programs and an invitation are extended to all.
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