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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1942
Page
4
Prescott news notes a delayed opening for the Red Cross sewing room until after September 15 due to equipment delays. The Nevada bounty drive asks every woman to donate at least a half day weekly, with garments stored in the United States for refugees and those in need.
An August social calendar lists a Women's Society executive meeting at the First Methodist church from 4 to, with all members urged to attend. Reports mention Emanon weekly gatherings at the Anderson home with guests My and Mrs. Ale Jones, and bouquets enhancing rooms. The Red Cross surgical dressings drive plans open Tuesday nights under Mrs. Oung Foster, while the Business and Professional Women’s Club seeks workers. Marriage news notes Mrs. Vis Jones marrying Sergeant Clifford Warren on August 25 at Shower Springs, plus several local visits and a birth announced for a son born Friday at Jolla Chester hospital.
Mrs. Finley Ward spent Thursday with her sister Mrs. W. R. Herridon and Mr. Herndon after visiting friends by Malvern. Mrs. Jimmy Derris from Mena visited friends this week. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Prescott visited relatives in the city. Thomas Kitner Jr returns home from Virginia Beach where he paves an engagement with the University of Arkansas orchestra this summer. Jack and Jimmy Hendrix are home from LSU Baton Rouge as freshmen and will re-enter in September. See Mrs. E. P. Young and son Kinard were guests of relatives in El Dorado and Junction City. T. Crews Jr is up from Waca for the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William McGill of Lewisville accompanied by Mrs. T.
Hollywood star Anna Neagle and Herbert Wilcox return with Wings and the Women a serious wartime drama about Amy Johnson Mollison England's famed aviatrix who died serving her country. Neagle’s portrayal earns praise from Mollison’s parents and underscores a shift from escapist to substantial cinema as the couple plans more war themed projects.
A brief dialogue fragment quotes a character pressuring Irma with a conditional love pact. The exchange centers on whether a prior threat to love is contingent on acceptance and whether the sentiment remains binding if acceptance occurs. The tone hints at romantic negotiation.
The New York Yankees, aided by returning players and a 9-0 shutout of the Cleveland Indians, stretch their AL lead to eight games over the Red Sox. Spud Chandler earns his 14th win as Buddy Hassett returns, while Brooklyn tops Chicago 7-1 and St. Louis wins both ends of a doubleheader against Philadelphia.
Sports roundup notes Maxill, a former AP foreign correspondent, recalls being jailed in Japan after buying a single ten yen race ticket. The column also reports on the New York Giants idle by weather, Boston Braves beating the Reds 4 2, and Notre Dame facing Wisconsin with the Irish system. It ends with a quirky baseball steal story and a guest star from Lock Haven.
Enid, a 20 a week stenographer, hides a deception to win favor with Dr. Holliday. A ride to Club Del Rio leads to dancing and a fainting episode after sighting familiar coworkers. He offers to help with a job while she contemplates truth versus romance, ending with a tearful admission.
Wartime drain on coaching staff and bus restrictions will curb Arkansas football this season. North and northeast Arkansas face heavy cuts with Para cuid Newport Walnut Ridge Pocahontas Hoxie Imboden among those dropping or considering it. Some areas still field teams. central Arkansas Deaf school cancels senior play. schedules tighten as schools weigh home and away plans and bus limits.
Yesterday's Stars recap notes Glen McQuillen and Walt Judnich for Browns, tied score with Athletics in ninth before Judnich homered in the tenth. George Kurowski triple fueled Phillies win. Hopp and Musial had three RBIs each for Cardinals. Joe Dobson blanked White Sox on four hits. Nanny Fernandez sparked a late Braves rally against Reds. Dixie Walker led Dodgers with four hits in win over Cubs, Hal White earned 14th inning win for Tigers relief effort.
Boxing results list numerous decisions and knockouts including Beau Jack and Ralph Aranelli scoring wins. Notable bouts feature La Matta, Chavez and Ara nelli with multiple outpoints and a technical knockout victory over Buster Beaupre. cities span New York Los Angeles Providence Burlington and Oakland. A stray line mentions a bride and a wedding chant amid fragmented text.
Camp Lee ya called off its football program leaving the athletic staff with 30 new uniforms and 200 practice suits. Ensign Bob Swisher of the Chicago Bears and George Svendsen of the Green Bay Packers clash at the Iowa pre flight school in a scrimmage during which Svendsen injures Swisher. Featherweight Chalky Wright headlines at Fort Monmouth all star carnival facing Sgt Johnny Ristaino and Corp Tony Davis in two rounds each.
Oil and Gas filings dated August 3 to August 25, 1942 involve Sun Oil Company and others. Transfers include NW34 of NEY, NE of NW 14, SEC 22 and 15 in Township 18 South Range 24 West, along with fractional interests and royalties. Other entries list Corrie C. Patton, Dee S. Griffin and wife, and Water Assoc Oil Company related deeds and assignments.
The Senate is in recess until Monday and the House is also in recess. Yesterday both chambers were recessed.
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