Final Red Cross Report Exceeds County Quota
Hempstead county reports 1226 Red Cross members with contributions totaling 1578.93 as Roll Call chair J. G. Martindale announces one of the largest peace-time drives. She thanks citizens for time and funds, stressing Red Cross relies on membership for ongoing safety, health, and disaster services.
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The
Red Cross
Rec Cross
J. G. Martindale
Roll Call
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Hempstead
Ted Cross
Beryl Henry
Chitirmian
Verger School
Naynes Chapel
M. Osborny
G. W. Wiggins
Calis McFuddin
Gertha Walliams
Briley
Fearich
Hope
Welfare Head Raps the Attorney General
State Welfare Commissioner John Thompson sharply criticizes Attorney General Jack Siol Friday for inconsistency after Holt ruled the commissioner had no authority to remove a county welfare director.
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Little Nock
A4y
John Thompson
Sharly
Jack Siol Friday
Holt
Scouts Will Pick Up All Old Toys
Scout unit of the Boy Scouts of America appeals for Hope residents to donate old toys clothes and canned goods for less fortunate families this Christmas. Volunteers will canvass homes Saturday with pickup at the Methodist Church at 8 o clock. cooperation with the Goodfellows aims to bring joy to needy children and families.
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Seouty
Story With a Point In Richmond News Leader He Dares
Marten Adelanski, a former seller of the Richmond News Leader, burst into the office with wild gestures claiming to profit from his story. Police later stopped a group allegedly robbing a filling station as officers nabbed suspects across the street, yielding a first hand account of the incident.
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Richmond
Marten Adelanski
Dewf-Mute
Newsbay
Richmond News Leader
Adelanski
Acoss
Cranium Crackers Pseudonyms Quiz Note
Puzzle lists entertainment stars with real names and asks to match letters to genuine names. Entries include David Manners, Mary Pickford, Ethel, Benny, and others with scrambled or altered spellings. Follow the left column to reveal the real names by letter designations.
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Dean Harlow
David Manners
Artinglang Brough
Eisel Merman
Mary Pickford
di Duck Kubelsky
Deh
Benny
Glidys Smith
Robert Paylor
Ethel Zinuverins
Nancy Carrel
Havlowt Carpentier
Tye
Debt Adjustment Meeting Set for Tuesday at Hope
Hempstead county farmers may attend a debt adjustment committee meeting at 9 15 Tuesday December 19 in the Elis building Hope to seek voluntary agreements with creditors to continue farming and repay debts. The committee offers time extensions reapportionments principal and interest reductions and free confidential help. Members include E M Osborn James O Johnson and others with Farm Security Administration supervision by A H Wade. Sheep are raised for meat and wool with ride secondary.
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Hempstead
County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee
The
Farm Security Administration
Elis
Hope
A. H. Wade
Security Administration
FSA
E. M.osborn
James O. Johnson
John M. Jackson
Eugene White
H. W. Timberlake
Christmas charity and pageants planned by local churches
Local First Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations announce Christmas benevolence programs. White Christmas offerings and food drives will fund baskets for needy families. Methodist tableaux feature child actors depicting biblical scenes with music by the choir. Public invited. services at regular hours with special readings and prayers.
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Hope
First Baptist Church
Living Urrey
Jesus
Methodist Church
Isaiah
Ancls
M. C. Butler
Kenneth Spore
Hollis Luck
Simday School
Coventry Carol recounts Herod's massacre of children
The Coventry Carol, first used in 16th century mystery plays about Christ, is sung by Bethlehem women before Herod's soldiers kill young children. The text recalls Herod charging his men to slay all children and the lullaby setting of the carol.
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Herod
Christ
Bethlehem
Post Office Extends Hours for Christmas Parcels
For the convenience of parcel post and stamp buyers the post office will stay open until 8 00 p m beginning Monday December 18 and continuing through Friday December 22 The usual closing hour will be observed Saturday December 23
Goodfellow Drive Faces Slow Start in Campaign
The Goodfellow mem bership drive was delayed as committeemen reported slow progress in securing funds for Hope's Christmas relief. Workers urged donors to come back soon, noting volunteers contribute their own time. Final details and donations were to be left at the Hope Star office, local banks, or Roy Anderson's office, with first publication set for Saturday's Star.
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Goodfellow
An Nus
Hope
Hope Star
Roy Anderson
Star
State Resists Cut in Mo. Pac. Taxes
Arkansas urged a federal court master to reduce tax assessments on Missouri Pacific rails for 1937 and 1938. Testimony showed Arkansas levies per track mile at 398 dollars versus 346 in seven other states. Oklahoma and Louisiana far higher, Nebraska far lower. Railroad seeks 16.29 million dollar 1938 assessment instead of 26.11 million.
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ST. Louis
Arkansas
Missouri Pacific Railroad
H. C. Hale
Missouri Pacific
Leffel Gentry
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Colorado
Nebraska
Gentry
Minois
League Is Tool Russia Declares League Is Tool
The Soviet press in Geneva dispatches described the League of Nations as a tool of British power. Russia had remained silent on expulsion news, with reports lacking prominent treatment. The text includes unrelated mention of a London Coliseum performance.
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Moscow
League of Nations
Geneva
the Coliseum
London Music Wall
British Planes Rolled Off At Over 1000 A Month
British aviation officials described in authoritative reports that UK warplanes are being produced at a rate exceeding 1000 a month after an early wartime lag. The output is aimed at ensuring air supremacy over Germany as factory lines accelerate.
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Germany
London
Eng
North Sea
Jutland
War Ministry
Borkwm
Norderney
Syt
Where Men Were Men in Fairbanks Ad Says Inn For Sale
A Fairbanks News-Miner want ad reveals changes in Alaska. The Stampede Inn owner at Platinum, site of a new mining bonanza, announced the inn is for sale and described it as an ideal location for a cocktail bar.
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Alaska
Fairbanks News-Miner
Stampede Inn
Platinum
Cotton: New York Market Opens Friday
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a December market opening in New York with unclear details and garbled vendor names. The readable parts reference commodities and a Friday start, but specifics on items, prices, or participants are not recoverable.
Rabies Warning Urged as Vaccination Push Grows
Hempstead county health officer Dr. J. G. Martindale issued a stern warning Friday urging dog owners to vaccinate pets immediately to prevent rabies. He noted dozens of local bite cases, with children most affected, and reported two new rabies infected dogs in Hope. He stressed dormant periods, the need for preventive vaccination, and local and state laws enforcing vaccination.
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J. G. Martindale
Martindale
Hope
Little Rock
City of
Hope and Hempstead County
Roosevelt declines comment on McNutt candidacy
In New York Park Roosevelt refrains from commenting on Ickes critique of Paul V. McNutt as a possible Democratic presidential candidate. He says he is too old in political experience to weigh in on the matter and emphasizes a gradual disclosure of the full story through ongoing remarks.
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Nyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Lekes
Paul V. McNutt
Ickes
McNutt
Church Goers Learn Manners At Parsonage Worship
Paris Tennessee worshipers at First Presbyterian were stunned as a group of youths cracked jokes munched peanuts and made noise during service. The article contrasts their behavior with another group’s conduct, labeling one style as the wrong way of worship and the other as the right way.
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Paris Tenn
First Presbyterian Church
Vic
Gavber
Thoughtful Bible Window Sentiment Blossoms Hope
A cryptic reflection compares the Bible to a window of hope, suggesting that fools glimpse eternity through its lens as a guidance for meaning and endurance. The fragment hints at belief and contemplation without concrete events or names.
Lighting Contest for Hope Homes in Hope
Hope Water & Light announced Friday prizes for best Christmas lighted homes in Hope. Awards include an electric lamp, toaster, clock, and iron. Judges were previously local volunteers with a nighttime city tour to choose winners. likely the same method this holiday season.
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Hope Water & Light Plant
Hope
Roy Anderson
South Main Street
Guernsey Blue Devils top Spring Hill in senior boys game
Guernsey senior boys defeated Spring Hill 34 to 9 in a hard fought contest. Dow n s, Sid Cox and Rothwell led Guernsey with strong defense and scoring, while Spring Hill’s L Year, Toy Martin and Edwards were standout for their side. In the girls game Spring Hill edged Guernsey 14 to 10, Kidd leading Spring Hill with 7 and Aylell anchoring Guernsey’s defense.
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Spring Hill
Guernsey
Blue Devils
Toy Martin
Edwards
Boyer Wis
Spring LM
Aylell
Holding
Boyce
Kidd
Springhill
Calhoun
Guernsuy
Bank Trouble Reopens in Monte Carlo Casing
Monte Carlo report notes continued restrictions amid renewed concerns about the Monte Cyto Casing. Despite war era limits, several large hotels are reopening with help from French tourist authorities seeking to revive tourism and restore economic activity.
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Juan Clan Pdle Laestr
Graf Spee Seeks Sea Dash From Neutral Montevideo
In Montevideo Uruguay the battered Admiral Graf Spee began refueling amid expectations she would sail again despite stronger British sea power. The Graf Spee won Uruguayan permission to stay in port for repairs under neutrality law, with the crew continuing to assess battle damage as authorities extended the stay beyond the usual 24 hours.
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Uruguay
Graf Spee
Geman
Alberto Gusni
Finland Pleads for Peace as War Debt Talks Continue
Helsinki and Washington reports describe Finland paying 234693 dollars on war debt despite crisis interlude. Foreign Minister Vaino appeals Molotov for a halt to hostilities and renewed talks based on self determination of small nations. President Stalin’s wall slogan cited to warn against Moscow’s aim to conquer Finland.
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Finland
United States
Russia
Hialmar
Erntary
Morgenthau
Morgenthar
Congress
Helsinki
Finlan
Viano
Eer
Moscow
Stalin
Soviet Union
Late Convention Plan Up to FD
Preston Grover reports Republicans weigh delaying the 1940 national convention to September to counter the Democrats after talks with Roosevelt. Party sources see advantages in a late GOP gathering, suggesting it could expose the Democratic platform and candidate under strong publicity. Democrats favor waiting too, risking a September clash and impacting campaign momentum.
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Washington
Halthy
Roosevelt
Ao Reptember
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