December Social Calendar notice for church groups
All society news must reach the office by 10 a m for same day publication. Monday December 1 features the Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church and the W M A of the First Baptist church with meetings at 2 and 2 40 p m respectively. Transportation from the church will be provided. The Lottie Moon Christmas program is at Mrs Hugh Jones home 7 30 p m with church transport. Tuesday December 15 shows the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall 2 90. Exel member requested to bring 2 Christmas RIEL. Also Food and Nutrition classes meet 7 90 in the First Methodist basement for a Christmas cookery demonstration with demonstrations by instructors. The Gleaners Alathean and Bervan classes of the First Baptist church host their annual Christmas party at the church 7 30 p m with all members invited.
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First Baptist Church
M. 8. Bates
Howe
Lottie Moon
Hugh Jones
Tuesaday
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
First Methodist Church
Mary Claude Fletcher Wees
Gleaners
Alathean
Bervan
Fist Baptist Church
Hollis Luck
C. A. Graves
Jet B. Graves
Wishart-Stuart
Doris Stuart
G. BR. Stuart
Ozan
W. ML Wishart
Hope
G. JL. Cagle
Methodist Church of
Christmas Party Is Hosted By Mrs. Miller
Mrs Georgia Miller hosted a Christmas dance on North Washington Street with bingo tables and an elegant dessert course. Guests included Mrs Wayward Burke, Miss Hauline Mattison, Miss Volta Bennett, and many others, each guest receiving a gift from young hosts Sylvia Ann Massey and Jimmie Miller.
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Miller
Georgia Miler
North Washington Street
Wayward Burke
Hauline Mattison
Volta Bennett
Fola Booth
Lilie Mae Collier
Katherine Sterling
Harold Hartsfield
Clara Parris
Ruby Bennett
Hazel Griffin
Charlene McCorkie
Henry Grey
Pauline Bernard
Francis Rider
Mildred Purtle
Marie Coffee
Martha Albright
Betty Massey
Mabel Schnelker
Author Riders
Sylvia Ann Massey
Jimmie Milter
Coming and Going in Hope for Holiday Visits
Judd Martindale is due home Wednesday to spend Christmas with his parents Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Martindale. Arkansas University students Mary Claude Platcher attends Little Rock extension committee. Misses Marjory Dildy Martha White Nancy Sue Rubins Frances Thomas Nancy Hill return home for holidays. Kenneth Crank Billy Moses pledge at Arkansas. Fayettslie residents come Wednesday. Bill Ramsey hospitalized in Kansas City. Mrs. James Mosley critically ill in Greenville Mississippi. Lt. Mosley stationed at nearby Air Base.
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Judd Martindale
Mrs
J. G. Martindale
University of Arkansas
Misses Marjory Dildy
Martha White
Nancy Sue Rubins
Frances Thomas
Nancy Hill
Kenneth Crank
Billy Moses
James Mosley
Hope
Greenville
Miss
W.A. Price
Mosley
Lt. Mosley
Passing Meets Little Success Against Vols
Tulsa tosser Dobbs may find Tennessee’s pass defense stiff in the Sugar Bowl as the Volunteers rely on blocking and a potent running game. Tennessee’s defense shut down Fordham star Filipowicz and LSU’s Alvin Dark, while coach Barnhill emphasizes blocking as a key weapon. the Vols’ aerials play a supporting role in an otherwise ground oriented attack.
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Willard Yarbrough
Associated Press
Knoxville
Fenn
Tulsa
Blown Dobbs
Tennessee
New Orleans
Jay
John Burnhill
Lon
Vohuinteres
Steve Filipowicz
Fordham
Soph Alvin Dark
Louisiana State
Waterloo
Filipowicz
LSU
Barnhill
Wrikers
Jolly John
Vol
Vanderbilt
Commodores
Commodore
Vols
Bears Lose Pro Title to Redskins in Championship Clash
Washington Redskins upset the Chicago Bears 14 to 6 as Hall of Fame backs and a fierce line shut down Chicago. The game drew 36,006 fans for a playoff gate of 114,260.40 with payouts split between players and teams, signaling a major shift as players head to service in wartime.
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Pat O'Brien
Washington
Dee
Washington Redskins
Slinwin
Summy Baugh
Redskins
Chicagga Bears
Hell Pants Off
el Aldrich
Texas Christian
Bears
Aldrich
Wee Willie Wilkin
Bob Masterson
Ed Cifers
Bill Young
Chicago
Sid Luckman
Gary Famiglielli
Frank Maznicki
Bill Osmanski
Hugh Gallarneau
Ray Nolting
Charlie O'Rotrice
Hears’ Hall of Fame
Redskin
Luchinian
Famiglietti
Gus- Tarneau
Baugh
Luckman
O'Rourke
Sammy
Wilbur Moore
Osiianski
Farka
Andy
Masters
Dick Todd
Lee Artve
Artoe
Armed Services
Rose Bays and East West games canceled at Avnin
West Coast Rose Bays and East West games were canceled at Avnin on request amid playoff tension. The move followed Chic Beare’s decisive win over Green Bay to claim Western title contention in the National Football League.
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Associated Press Today
Rose Bays
Avnin
Chic Beare
Green Bay
New York Yankees
Associated Press
John TF
Chicki Meehan
Manhattan
N.Y.U
Tennessee Passing Looks Satisfactory Despite Ground Focus
The Tennessee squad emphasizes ground plays but shows a capable air threat led by passer Waller Slater who can throw from any angle. Receivers Bud Hubbell Al Hust and 0.C. Fayd join wingback Jin Gaffney as targets, while the defense stifles opponents, piling up points and controlling the field.
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Barnhill
Tennessee
Opponenst
Use Vols
Tennesseans
Waller Slater
Providence
R. J
Bobby Cifers
Slater
Jin Gaffney
Bud Hubbell
al Hust
0.C. Fayd
Dodgers Eye Spring Moves and Ivy League Football Plot
New York columnist notes Branch Rickey and Dolph Camilli rumors, possible absences of Arky Vaughan, and a Midland mix of college interest in Fordham and Boston College. Also mentions service players at Fort Monroe and weather-driven hockey plans at Great Falls and Fort Harrison.
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New York
Branch Rickey
Joe’ Medwick
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Dolph Camill
California
Rickey
Arky Vaughan
Leo the
Lip
Ramon and
Pythias
Ivy
Fordham
Manhattan
Boston College
Fitc
Poison Ivy
Hoss
Texas
Pitt
Fort Monroe
Elifuss
Siouk Falls
5. D
Air Force Technical School
Montana
Great Falls Air Base
Fort Harrison
Army
Tendler Calls Robinson Dream Fighter Ahead of Card
Philadelphia December 14 Lew Tendler lauds Ray Robinson as a unique fighter and predicts a strong showing for the Harlem welterweight in a 10 round clash with Al Nellow. Tendler, present with about 10,000 fans, says Robinson has a sharp jab, punching power, and can tie up opponents in clinches. Nellow, a Navy leave, will rely on Marty Serve’s crouching, crowding tactics to test Robinson’s form.
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Philadelphia
Lew Tendler
Ray
Sugar Robinson
Tendler
Harlem
al Nellow
U. S. Navy
Sugar
Lew
Las Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Terry McGovern
Rocky Kansas
George Chaney
Robinson
Andler
Rowinson
Neliion
al Weill
Marty Serve
Netlow
Arkansas Shortage Affects Hog Killing and Lard Use
They could not feed their husbands if Aley Werr is not fed. Thousands of Arkansas families rely on lard as shortening in cooking and cannot cook without it. Grocer officials and several wholesalers, distributors, and a plantation operator confirm the shortage. Cold weather is expected to influence hog killing.
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Aley
Arkansas
UCLA Builds Fight To Stop Georgia In Rose Bowl Preview
UCLA’s Bruins, recent Far West champions, train for the Pasadena Rose Bowl with Cece Hollingsworth guiding a defensive look at Georgia. Ray Richards leads the squad. George Phillips slated to return from knee injury, boosting a team optimistic about an upset over the favored Bulldogs.
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Los Angeles
UCLA
Bruins
Georgia
Cece Hollingsworth
Bulldogs
Georgia Tech
Bruin
Frankie Sinkwich
Charlie Trippl
Pasadena
Line Coveh
Ray Richards
Hollingsworth
Southern California
George Phillips
Ken Snelling
Phillips
WAAC Strip Teaser Ousted From Army
Kathryn Doris Gregory, 22, of Fort Worth Texas a WAAC member was discharged other than honorable after a court martial. She had performed as Amber de Georg in Des Moines theater and faced military police after an apparent AWOL period and a Thanksgiving matinee disrobing act. A second similar discharge was noted for another unidentified defendant.
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Fort Des'Moines
WAAC
Women's Army
Des Moines
Amber d'Georg
Ilorywood
Kathryn Doris Gregory
Fort Worth
Tex
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Gregory
Dallas
Earl Carroll
7. A. Hoag
Coach Fred Tho Arrives in India in Army Service
Fayetteville Arkansas reports former University of Arkansas football coach Fred Thomsen now a captain in the Army has arrived in India. The arrival is noted by Mrs Thomsen and connected to his military posting amid ongoing service.
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Fred Tho
India
Fayetteville
Dee
Thomsen
Univers
Arkansas
Indi
State Assembly to Create Four New Committees in 1943
In Little Rock on December 14 1943 Speaker-Designate Robert Griffith announced the Arkansas House will add four new standing committees. The new units cover labor men’s compensation flood control national defense and sacroagogic. An agriculture panel will gain a second section and the public health practice of medicine committee will be expanded. Budgeted staff rises modestly from 160 308 to 164 101. Committee chairs and patronage details follow.
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Little Rock
General ‘Assembly
Representa
Tith
Griffith
Jack Willamson
Taylor
Clet Tipton
van Bureau
Henry, Young
Marion
Mississippi
Parker Frosh to Play Kansas Team
Fayetteville report says Razorbacks freshmen face Pittsburgh State Teachers in a scrimmage for a possible varsity slot. Coach Eugene Lambert may use two to three freshmen such as Paul Coleman of Marian Jimmy Sawyer of Hamburg Bob Hall Greenwood Charles JoWile Manila Bill Troxell Searcy Gale Brown Washington DC to fill guard and forward roles as chosen.
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Fayetteville
Razorback
Eugene Lambert
Pittsburgh
Kav
Razorbacks
Dallas
Paul Coleman
Marian
Jimmy Sawyer
Hamburg
Bob Hall
Greenwood
Charles JoWile
Manila
Bill Troxell
Searcy
Gale Brown
Washington, D. C
Rural families face food shortages in Arkansas
Litle Rock report from December 14 describes rural Avansas families lacking essentials like lard and salt meat due to government purchases and distribution limits. William A Humphries of the Arkansas Wholesale Grocers Association urges congressional help as a Harrison wholesale broker reports a truck hijacking attempt for lard. Women customers were said to be involved in the scene.
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Litle Rock
Avansas
WiHam A.lumphries
Arkansas
Humphries
Harrison
Jbe
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