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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1940

Page

4

Christmas Socials and Club Events Across Local Churches

Local social calendar lists Christmas programs at First Baptist and First Christian churches with transportation and after-meeting socials. Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary meets at the church. Girl Scout events, Junior League theatre party, and various contract bridge and youth classes are noted with hostesses and locations. Clubs hold holiday gatherings, dinners, and gift exchanges at homes and community venues with details on hosts and times.

Marrell M. M. McClaughan Malcolm Poytrefield Fesday Contract Bridge Charles Hareed Mayers Eavel Mes. J. Whitworth Malcolm Porterfield B. L. Rettig

Christmas concert highlights at Hope and University ties

A town page details civic and church events with a Christmas concert at the University of Arkansas and a Civic Concert series in Hope. Notables include Mrs Henry Waynes, Dr Jim McKenzie, Miss Marjorie Threlkeld, and Anna Borfmob, plus Phi Kappa Phi eligibility for a Hope High senior now at the University of Tennessee.

I Civic Henry Waynes Jim McKenzie B.C. Wyatt Anderine Parr ‘Te Mallon Wytie Mary Arnold Misa Jean Laseter Jh. C. Carlton Garrett Story Uarriet Story Edwin Stewart Anna Borfmob Marjorie Lee Threlkeld Hope High School Leon University of Tennessee Threlkeld Pom. Edweede Chigapn Miss Bery! Henry Hope Jy Lehigh Gade Thomas Gordon Wilton Jewell Thomas Kinsor Frances Mitchell Paul O'Neal Carolyn Trimble Paul Hammons Mary Ross MelFaiklin Billye Irene Jares Marion Crutchfield Virginian O'Neal Carrol Husti Allen Lorraine Heard Bill Conway Jessie Shai Brown

Church News Sunday School meets aids and services

Attendance last Sunday was 4 at Murphy Worship. Sermons by Rev James Brewer of Augusta Arkansas at First Baptist Church. Bible school at 9:43 a.m. Morning worship and communion at 10:50 a.m. Evening services 7:20 and 7:30 p.m. Pastor is John Keith Gregory. Christian Endeavor 6:45 p.m. Sunday school begins 9:15 a.m. Sunday preaching at 7:00 p.m. Bible study and gifts of tongues sermon series. Christ's Ambassadors Union 6:00 p.m. Christmas program December 22 at Tubertiele. All invited.

Murphy James Brewer Augusta Arkansas Baptist Training Union First Baptist Church Bible School Gulack Christian Endeavor Society Bunday Seoul Tabernacle Christ's Ambassadors Union Con A. Christlerg Christus

Landlord Helps Pay the Rent in Wartime Scheme

A wartime rent aid plan assigns one third to the soldier and one third to the landlord with the government covering the remainder. Mrs Smythe-Brown hosts a formal reception while Bridget assists at the drawing room door as guests arrive. A teacher announces Miscellaneous work and defines the term as relating to Italy.

Raemainder

Mail Order Art Competition Costs Revealed

Washington report details the government fine arts section receiving about 10 000 watercolors from across the states and territories. It notes a planned purchase of 5000 watercolors at six dollars each with a total budget of nine thousand dollars. The writer estimates artists’ costs for packing insuring mailing and returning rejections could reach forty thousand dollars, calling the situation wasteful and impractical.

Jack Stinnett Washington Rede G New Orleans Feh Edward Brine Ncvng Southwest B. C Tim Serty Alrewly Cavite Suc Wach Briten C.D Glam

Regular as Clockwork Doctor

A fragmented caption suggests a patient remarks on routine, likening a doctor to clockwork. The garbled text implies a dialogue about pulses and watchfulness, with rhythm and medical care hinted in a century-old newspaper fragment.

New Swedish Ore Discovered in Surveys this Year

Geological surveys in Seppland reveal Sweden, already rich in minerals, now reserves zinc nickel copper and ore. The report notes substantial resource potential across the region and highlights ongoing exploration by Swedish authorities.

Seppland Sweden

CCC defense strides amid peacetime work and figures

In Gainesville Ga a reader notes that CCC training continues to support national defense with large yearly outputs in trucks and mechanics. Director McEntee cites 60 000 drivers 60 000 road workers 15 000 mechanics and tens of thousands more in trades while CCC boys prepare for sea service with the Maritime Commission.

Gainesville Civilian Conservation Corps CCC National Defense James J. McEnter C-boys McEnley

Harrison in Hollywood features film stock and drafts

Hollywood commentator notes a looming shortage of young male extras as over 200 men register for potentially drafted age groups. He cites weak marriage rates and good physical condition as factors while film companies rebuild stock lists, with 1940 contracts rising at Twentieth Century Fox.

Hollywood Ales Avery Twentieth-Fox Paramount Publicity Department

Chapter XXIV Fire and Smoke Envelop Ronnie and Wes

In the smoky hall Wesley and Ronnie flee as a mysterious visitor torments the Miley ranch. Flames rise and the house fills with heat and panic while Mr Bailey’s voice calls from upstairs. Wes searches doors, urging Ronnie to stay back as they face a dangerous, rapidly unfolding crisis.

Waieken Cing Miley Ranch Hungark Chin Kim Nuk

Wesley York Bravely Battles Fire To Save Mr Bailey

Wesley York fights through smoke and heat in a burning house to rescue Mr. Bailey and guide him to safety. He carries a limp form down a wall and signals rescuers as flames engulf the hall, while Ronnie and others flee or assist. The craft of the escape underscores his endurance amid crisis.

Ronnie Andre Girardeau Wesley Wes MR. Bailey James Wesley York Bain Westly Agai Plaines Thomas A. Bailey Army Ronica Colonel McDavid Aideah Fareay

Capital Sniffs at 5th Column

Washington reports grow wary of fifth column fears as Dies committee notes and Justice Department lines diverge. War and Navy Departments accelerate employee photo badges and visitor escorts, amid heightened security after a recent fire and ongoing precautionary measures.

Jack Stinnett Washington Dies Committee Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Identification War and Navy Departments War War Department

Hollywoods slick slot machine film racket draws shady deals

The piece notes a boom in a slot machine film business attracting racketeers and unregulated promotions. It cites promises of big stars, uncensored smutties, and aggressive sales pitches. It mentions Milton Berle, Jane Withers, Wayne Morris, and Lucille Ball among others as industry figures tied to new projects. Reports from Canada reference North West Mounted Police amid sensational chatter about staffing and branding in cinema.

Hollywood Milton Berle Jane Withers Brian Ahem Joan Fontaine Casstar Tory Wayne Morris Knockout Terele Arc Kenenely Tifany Cagney Canada North West Mounted Police Gary Cooper Freston Foster Madeleine Carrell

Postwar Washington Sees Heightened Security At Capitol And White House

The piece notes tightened military and civilian vigilance in Washington. Guards surround the Capitol and inauguration preparations proceed, while White House grounds reopen to visitors with guards at gates. Fingerprinting of staff and reporters continues, reflecting ongoing security concerns.

War Navy Washington Pershing Mtst Army White House Capitol Yiat Pennsylvania Avenue

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