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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
5
A 1897 New York Sun letter responding to an eight year old girl named Virginia asserts Santa Claus exists. The essay argues belief in Santa mirrors belief in faith and unseen wonders, urging readers to preserve childlike faith amid skeptical ages.
The page lists church choir performances including The Moat and The Giving Song with a full choir roster. It notes a Christmas program by Hirst Presbyterian at 5 pm Sunday and a tribute for Mrs. Kate Leon Halland. Obituaries mention Miss May Matheny and Mrs. Shipman, with details of services and mourners.
Albert J. Morrill president of The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company accepts a safety award on behalf of Indianapolis Kroger drivers who logged 1,085,161 miles in a 12 month period ending July 31 1937 without an accident. HH Kelley of the Interstate Commerce Commission presents the plaque at the American Trucking Associations national convention with Indiana representative Sergi Beaverforden as escort.
Weekly Sunday School Lesson recalls the birth of Jesus as a divine gift and model of love. It emphasizes shepherds’ humble faith, the unity of God and man, and the call to live with kindness toward all, followed by sermons exploring Why Christmas and God’s answer to life’s questions. The church invites all to join in services and festive decorations.
Final for the Christmas program will be announced at Sunday school Sunday morning. Every member should be present. Bring your gift for the Christmas baskets including sundry canned goods staple groceries and meat for the Christmas dinner. Following communion Sunday morning the pastry will discuss the subject Lost An Angel's Lone.
A vintage pattern notice by Carol Day promotes a doll wardrobe for Christmas. It features BOY pattern designs for a Dutch girl, a Spanish senorita, and a Chinese mandarin in three sizes with minimal fabric, plus lace and veil options. The Winter Pattern Book offers new pages, photographs, and patterns priced at 25 cents, with pattern requests mailed to Sterling Place, Brooklyn, N Y.
Chinese reports describe a rapid Japanese expansion in the Yangtze valley with three columns marching north from Nanking toward rich towns along the Grand Canal. Japanese air forces strike inland as troops move from Shanghai to support operations in other sectors.
Final chance to buy Hope Star Centennial Edition history of 20 Southwest Arkansas towns. Limited copies remain, first come first served. 48 pages in six sections with 69 large historic-site photos. Bound copies 5 cents each. unbound 25 cents plus 6 cents postage if mailed.
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