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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
6
Mira and Christina society pages recount holiday plans, decor and events. A senior high PTLA report notes 115 members and a Christmas fundraiser, while a guest speaker reflects on inner state over outer appearance.
Pine Bluff High School hosts Louisiana State University coach Hed Sanders who touts the Baton Rouge Bulldog team as the heaviest in the school’s history. He praises a 180-pound line and a fast backfield led by Sulver Harris, signaling a strong chance in the December 30 national championship game in Baton Rouge.
In Southbury Christmas Eve drama, Jerry Donaldson, son of a wealthy department store owner, returns from college drunk and conflicted. He rejects a lawyer image, pleas for independence from parental control, and contemplates a self chosen life while a misty holiday home glows with tradition. He faces pressure from his mother and the pull of a local romance as a stranger approaches in the snow.
Sanders noted Dunaway’s first action and predicted a tightening squad as practice eased. The Cyrus unit feared a grueling Baton Rouge run, while a light drill day limited casualties to W. S. LaPitte who exited with a minor delay.
SAN FRANCI SCO iA Signing of Herb McCarthy Denver fullback Thursday completed the 22a Western squad which will play in the East West all star football charity game New Year's Day The Western Squad includes backs Bob Smith Oregon Olie Corlis Ridge Tostitutes Iuy Balsin Arkansas Dick Favor Chishi Millbicks Herb McCarthy Denver Frank Kimons Oregon Leroy Zimmerman San Jose State Quinterhucek Ray Hare Gunsa Kuus Bil Auahiu Santa Chua Dan
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William Gilroy discusses Jesus parables from Matthew 13 as vivid teaching tools. He argues parables reveal truth through imagined daily life stories about hearing, growth, and value. The sermon highlights ground conditions, silent growth, and the supreme worth of the kingdom demanding sacrifice.
A on-pound cannon ball was found on a west coast golf course. A remark about Halfer players is added. In Iowa, relief clients may not call for rations in taxis. A man reportedly ate his hat on a dare after chemical alteration of a paste. The piece ends with a whimsical line about a gollit fish situation.
The Texas Aggies, ranked No. 1, will take a 50 man squad a 215 piece band a big mascot and much of the college to the Sugar Bowl against Tulane. The cadets dog and bead tong known as the Aggies twelfth man will travel. every varsity player who stayed with the team will go.
Church notes list Sunday school at 10 00 a m preaching at 1 00 p m evening services at 7 30 p m Ladies Auxiliary meeting Tuesday at 2 00 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m Attendance rising and interest growing Worship with us for a blessing Great welcome at Unity Baptist Church
Pastor James B Hamill leads the Iope Gospel Tabernacle with Rev Nicholas Pirolo from Milwaukee. Morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30. Sunday School at 9 45 under Guy I Bayse with trained teachers. Attendance over four Sundays ranges 455 to 494. Christs' Ambassadors meet at 630, Children Church and Bible Class at same hour. Community Singing at Shower Springs Sunday 1 30. Also First Christian Corner No Main and W Ave led by Keith Gregory with Bible study 9 45 and services 11 and 7 30.
At 1st o b a e t service the minister will share The Victorious Christian. Shriat of the Prophets. A cordial invitation goes to all. Guernsey will stage a three act play On Christian Hill at the Guernsey High School Auditorium tonight under Miss Ma Hughson and Miss Nelle Hays. A full evening of primary and elementary students promises. No admission. Also a brief note: a thief discarded 250 coffin handles stolen, perhaps planning to sell later.
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