Social Calendar Tidbits From August Community Pages
Busy August schedule lists al fresco Pirat Baptist meeting at Fate Pape, Bridge club at Mrs Kelly Bryan, and a John Cainewapler DAR event at 1 pm. Band Auxiliary interview for a Hope high school director at 3:30 pm, plus Nurses Aide Corps training updates and local hospital notes from Julia Chester Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Haynes
Pirat Baptist Church
Fate Pape
Sraity
Hope High School
Nuraes Aide Corps
J. G. Martindale
Nurses Aide Corps
Wamsgn
Eizabeth Woolson
James G. Martindale
Julia Chester Hospital
Various Visitors and Guests in New Orleans and Nearby
A parade of social visits and hosting across Arkansas and nearby areas includes James H. Walker of New Orleans visiting yesterday, Miss Doris Pharr returning to Little Rock, Miss Laura and Garnaflo visiting Bastrap Louisiana, Mrs. Marlin L. Sigman and Mrs. E. Glen Cooper from Monticello hosting Mrs. Charles A. Haynes, and Lt. Greenwald joining his spouse in Ft. Sill Oklahoma. Other entries note Mrs. Kirk's trip to St. Petersburg Florida with husband Frank Kirk, Miss Bonnie Marie Anthony hosting Joyzelle friends, Miss Lizzia Lou Jones visiting Pine Bluff, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown with daughter in Hot Springs. Also listed are Mrs. F. L. Duke traveling to Texas to join her husband for the summer, Miss Joan Card hosting a cousin Mary Catherine Botts, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Meeks returning from a Vineuilian trip to Nashville and Jackson Tennessee with sister Miss Lurline Meeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Pharr
Little Rock
Wyllie Robison
Laura and
Garnaflo
Clifton Ingram
Ingram
Bastrap
Rank
Kirk
St. Petersburg
Fla
Frank Kirk
Merchant Marines
Bonnie Marie Anthony
F. 1
Duke
Texas
Joan Card
Mary
Catherine Botts
Bastrop
Municipal Court Docket Summary of Fines and Forfeitures
A municipal court record lists August cases with fines for drunkenness speeding and license issues. Individuals include Carl Turner Ruby Martin Willie Hawkins L Eley James Murry C Witherspoon and others with bonds forfeited or fines set, plus civil actions and defaults in two cases against Wm. Glad Green and Stuart vs Green for small monetary judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Turner
Distuking Peace
Ruby Martin
Vaxraney
Willie Hawkins
L. Eley
James Murry
C. Witherspoon
C. A
Senate Th recess Patents committee hears DOJ on alleged spectacle monopoly
Senate adjourns for recess as the Patents Committee questions a DOJ attorney regarding an alleged monopoly in spectacle industry. House recesses after discussions on a bill concerning living allowances for dependents of service members, aiming for payment before November 1 if feasible. Routine session noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Senate
Department of Justice
House
Nation's Armed Forces Have Grid Material Galore
An Associated Press survey shows virtually every college contributed at least one gridder eligible to play in the armed services, with Fordham and Virginia among top sources. The report cites 1800 players from college rosters and notes major losses for many programs as soldiers head to service, including captains-elect and standout backs like Frankie Sinkwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Claassen
New York
Col
Robert Neyland
Maj
Wallace Wade
Al-Army
Wilch
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
U. S. Military Academy
U. S. Naval Academy
Uncle Sam
Penn State
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
George Washington
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Harvard
Hehdy
Dartmouth
Alabama
Georgia
Frankie Sinkwich
Stan Stusica
South Carolina
Bus Merles
Big Ten
Eddie Anderson
Oklahoma
Jim Hunnert
Santa Clara
Norman Standlee
Stanford
Washington
Ralph
Pest) Welch
All-Star West Foes Vehement Over Eastern Hints
Western division Army All-Star football players dispute eastern camp claims that the West is a second-rate squad. Camp Cooke’s Ward cites a demanding five-game schedule and long travel as factors in less practice time, while challenging Col. Bob Neyland’s team to prove otherwise on the field. The piece notes Fort Worth’s fundraising for Rogers Hornsby, fight promotions in New York, a wrist injury to Augie Nardon, and leadership changes at Jacksonville NAS with Tasxell taking charge of aviation physical training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army All-Star
Ward
Camp Cooke
Wahington Redskins
Col
Bob Neyland
Johnny Kimbrough
Don Scott
Ralph Kercheval
Chicago
Penny and Jim Confront Castro in Kirktown War
Penny arrives at the fire scene where Jim seethes with anger after Castro’s threat. She pitches a plan to counterattack with a daring publicity stunt and secures backing from Jim as they coordinate printing, construction, and a public platform speech before Friday night. The note warns her to leave town, but she presses on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Kirktown
Central Avenue
Jim
Castro
Midge
Courier Office
Linotype
Sue
Ador
Nome
Press
Pennny
Kirk Estate
Johnathan and Jones
Charlie Jones
Grudge Battle Looms Between Dodgers, Yanks
The New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers renew a famed feud as pennant races unfold. Yankees rail at Dodgers for schedule snubs, recalling last October’s clashes. Cards threaten NL title as Dodgers’ lead shrinks. Giants and Braves win. Yankees crush A’s 15–0. Browns beat Indians in a night game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bealmear
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankees
Washington Senators
Stadium
Ebbets Field
Dodgers
New York Giants
Yankee
New York
Joe DiMaggio
Brooklyn
Whitlow Wyatt
Babe Ruth
Washingon
Walter Johnson
St. Louis Cardinals
Dodger
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis
Marty Marion
Dreahnny Hopp
Howard Krist
Cincinnati
Boston Braves
Philadelphia
Athletics
Red Ruffing
Fouth
A's
Yanks
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland Indians
John Niggeling
Evens
Browns
Tribe
Ted Williams Tops Batting Pace With Week of .500 Mark
Boston star Ted Williams held a .500 week in 20 at bats, lifting his average from .344 to .344 or higher. He led the American League with a 10 point edge over Joe Gordon of the Yankees, while Pete Reiser topped the National League at .336. Reiser dropped four points but still led by 11 points with Lombardie second in the NL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Williams
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Brooklyn
Pete Reiser
Reiser
Ernie Lombardie
Boston Braves
Boxing results roundup from New Orleans and Holyoke shows near‑decisive outpoints
New Orleans angle reports Fights Last Night where Cosby Linson won an outpoint decision over Lew Jenkins in 143 lb class at New Orleans. Holyoke summary notes Tommy Jes sup outpointed Bobby McIntyre in the 138 lb division at Springfield. Province, R I lists Sayerio Tu- continuing boxing card results.
Memorial game honors Lieut Samuel Keesler at Davidson field
Field named for Lieut Samuel Reeves Keesler, a Davidson football ace and early American airman, honoring his service in the other war. The note lists results from bouts and fighters including Isini rollo, Balk, Basora, Petersen, and Clayton Worlds with scattered scores and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson College
Samuel Reeves Keesler
Davidson
Isini
Rollo
New York
Balk
Zanneili
Providence
Pittsburgh
Wazara Charles
Cincinnati
Jose Basora
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Bill Petersen
Indiana Harbor
Jud
Prescott News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Church Revival
Local residents and visitors are listed in a Prescott News column. Whit Davis and family from Jonesboro visit John A. Davis. Hoy Loomis heads to Hot Springs. Frances Greer of Morriston stays with Miss Mary Gail Whitaker. Douglas Regan and son visit Hampton. Charles Waters tours Camden. R K Robinson and R J Jett visit Asmvile. Loomis family hosts return from Langley Field. Bob Fincher family visits Waldo and Warren Cummings. A revival at the First Christian Church led by Rev Charles W Hoss of Antonio Texas runs evenings this week, services starting at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whit Davis
Familly
Jonesboro
John A. Davis
Hoy Loomis
Munday
Hot Springs
Frances Greer
Morriston
Mary Gail Whitaker
Douglas Regan
Hampton
Charles Waters
Camden
R. K. Robinson and Son
R. J. Jett
Asmvile, N. c
Leon Carrington
Loomis
Newport News
al Loomis
Langley Field
Halon
Bob Fincher
Waldo
Suni
Fincher
Warren Cummings
The
Christian Church
First Christian Church
Charles W. Hoss
Antonio
Texas
Sugar Bowl Plans For Winter Sports Calendar
New Orleans sponsors outlined plans to carry on the Sugar Bowl winter program with events including tennis, regatta, boxing, basketball, track and field, and football from December 26 to January 1. Joseph B. David said the aim is to replicate last year’s lineup though uncertainty remains. The organizers expect Army personnel and war workers to flock to the 73,000 seat stadium despite housing and transport issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Joseph B. David
Becaue
War and Navy
Treatment Pitching Arms Get Tender Care From Trainers
Star pitchers receive meticulous arm care from major league trainers who guard against breezes and use personalized liniments and massages. Dr. A F Schacht’s legacy is cited for restoring elasticity to aging arms, with Cardialists Weaver and others applying electric therapy and tailored rubbing blends to players like Ted Lyons, Thornton Lee, Edgar Smith, and Howard Pollet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Davis
Wide World
St. Louis
Mint
Mort Cooper
St. Louis Cardinal
Cooper
Harrison J
Doc) Weaver
Schacht
Chicago White Sox
A. F. Schacht
Jimmy Dykes
Muddy Ruel
Ted Lyons
Thornton Lee
Edgar Smith
Weaver
Cardinal
Letters to the Editor and Poems in a World War II Era Paper
A reader letters section and a wartime poem from an Eastern USO center are presented. The letter segment invites signed opinions on editorial policy while the poem reflects soldiers’ longing and the social mood, mentioning Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson and themes of travel, cars, and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Roy Anderson
Local Men Land Skilled Craft Jobs At Noted Plants
Hubert Shirley of Hope is employed by Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington, and L. Pox of Hope works at Houston Shipyards in Houston, Texas, per W. Braith, executive director of Kansas State Trade School Littles, Rock Arkansas. They recently completed defense training at the trade school, with welding skills noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Shirley
Hope
Boein
Seattle
Wash
L. Pox
Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Galbraith
Iothie
Kelly Bryan
Agust
C. A. Jaynes
John Cainewapler
Daughters of the American Revoluon and
Wacheon
Don Boren
Sam Kirby
Amy Jones
Ernestine ‘Tistles
Ail ‘Ainta
West
Rayford
U.S. Army Air Corps
Albuquerque
New Exico
A. J. Camp
Ausbrey Greene
Jimmy
Warn
C. D. Rickinson
Mary Jo
Eva Taylor
Minden
Lauie Louise Phippin
Wincie Eyans
Springhill
Virgil Fryberger
Blevins J
Edgar White
Nashville
Julia Chester
Homer Hawking
McCaskill
James H. Walker
Henry Haynes
Marlin L. Sigman
E. Glen Cooper
Monticello
Charles A. Haynes
P. Singleton
W. Jim Greenwald
Litle Son
Ft. Sill
Okla
Lt. Greenwald
Mrs
Jesse Brown
Jessie Cl
Siram Meeks
Mary Lynda
D Jackson
Tenn
Meek
Lurline Meeks
Rialto
Seve 1
Eno Rogers
Michael Ames
Regis Toomey
Perkison’s Jewelry Store
Wolaut
Congress
Byer
Moraline
Saenger
Tyrone
Joan ‘Fontaine
Irene Dunne
Hope High School Band
Sports Page
Fort Worth
Rogers Hornsby
Rahah
Marty Cohen
Queensboro Arena
Rid Grove
St. Nick
Augie Nardone
Sandy McDonald
Seattle Times
Emil Sick
Guselman
Lucky Penny
Gloria Kaye
NEA Service, Inc
Aba
Lombardi
Bos
Medwick
Blyn
Slaughter
Musial
S. L
Novkoff
Chi
Fletcher Pitt
Ane Mize
Hack
Prescott
Helen Helen Hesterly
Sugar Bowl
Howard Pollet
Cardinals
Bob Bauman
Johnny Niggeling
Yosser
Aaa
Finick
Wifevan
Spud Chandler
Ni York Yankees
Elden -Aul
Shir Aaker
Chandler
Vieran
Bauman
Bob
Dave Ouing
G.E. van Spaver
Bes Foraa Notary Publis, Eee Ge
John F
Cox Drug Co
He Theatres Saenger
Rialto Matinee Daily Sun-Mon
Billy the Kid
Harry W. Shiver
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