Getting on to Christmas in Hope Arkansas
A festive note opens with holiday wishes and local social notes. Mrs. John Carter of El Dorado, division recorder of crosses, visits Lowthorp and attends a reception in Hot Springs for Mrs. Massey, then heads to Little Rock for a Veteran's Christmas tree event. George Robison of Castle Heights arrives for Christmas with his mother, and Frank Lowthorp, a College of the Ozarks student, spends vacation with his parents. The Friday Music Club presents excerpts from Handel's Messiah at First Baptist, praised as superb by Hope's singers, with Rev. Wallace R. Rogers delivering the Invocation and Drs. Brewster and Rule handling scripture and benediction. Additional society updates cover visiting families, arrivals, and local engagements during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
EL Dorado
Recorder of Crosses
U. BD. C
Lowthorp
Carter
Lowther
Hot Springs
W. E. Massey
Keneral AD
Arkanes Division
Frank Lowthorp
College of the Ozarks
Clarksville
C. 5. Lowthorp
Handel
Chilidin
C. C. McNeil
Edwin Stewart
Bertram
Burchfield
Helen McRae
Hope
Wallace R. Rogers
Thos. Brewster
E. C. Rule
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Arrangements
Flapper Fanny notes social visits as relatives from Little Rock Ashdown Antlers and Arkadelphia plan Christmas gatherings. Mentioned are Luther Holla mon C. C. Newham Judge and Mrs A F Steele Miss Katherine Steele of Ashdown Dr H J Lile Jonesboro and Maude Lile, Gene England in Horatio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stroud
A. FP. Steele
Katherine Steele
Ashdown
Suppressed Voices and Lost Books Under Censorship
A fragment predicts a nation where few periodicals survive and books vanish. Public policy censors possible peaceful or critical works, narrowing topics from Japan policy to Philippine governance and financial histories. A hidden farm strike and unrest might exist unseen, as news is controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intor Union
Japan
Philippine House
Fight for Freedom of Expression From Press Censorship to America
The article traces suppression fears in Europe and Britain from licensing under church and state to Milton's critique, noting censorship's brutal penalties. It links Gutenberg's printing rise to censorship tools, the Stationers' Company, 1844 licensing laws, and the long struggle toward press freedom culminating in early American journalism defiance and jail for truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bon
Gutenberg
Ene
England
Stationers’ Company
London
NRA
Milton
Macaulay
America
Austin G Blackwell Enlists in the Marine Corps
Austin G. Blackwell son of RB A Blackwell of Hope Arkansas enlisted at Los Angeles Marine Corps headquarters. He was moved to Marine Corps Base San Diego for training, then chose sea service and was sent aboard the USS Colorado. He enrolled in the Marine Corps Institute High School course and will receive a high school diploma upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin G. Blackwell
RB. A. Blackwell
South Pine Street
Hope
Arkansas
Los Angeles
Marine Corps
Blackwell
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
U. S. S. Colorado
Marine Department
Young Blackwell
Marine Corps Institute
Gold dollar weight reductions spark price manipulation debate
The article discusses legal reductions in the weight of the gold dollar and the resulting effect of raising gold prices. Proponents claim the gold purchase plan allows continuous price manipulation and ongoing adjustment of currency value to changing conditions, potentially enabling a permanent system of price control through currency.
Messiah Thrills with Outstanding Program and Chorus
The Messiah performance delighted with the choir and soloists. Accompanists Mrs. Edwin Stewart Mrs. C. C. McNeil and violinists Miss Helen Mc Rae Winter Cannon supported the voices with delicate balance. The Hallelujah chorus stood out, inspiring the audience with Handel in a display of choral greatness under Mrs. Carlton's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Stewart
C. C. McNeil
Helen McRae
Winter Cannon
Carlton
Handel
Lawrence Tibbett Returns With a New NBC Program
The radio world awaits the December 18 return of Lawrence Tibbett with a new music series titled a song for everybody. He will perform at 8:30 p.m. on NBC WEAF with William Daly’s orchestra. Program features include Largo, The Hand Organ Man, Without a Song, and the aria Di Provenza from I Puritani. Firestone, Jr. presents a brief talk on transportation as the orchestra plays Chopin and other selections. A crime note references Dillinger era gang activity and a jail breakout affecting Chicago police, with details of the gang’s bank raids and escapes across Indiana and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Tibbett
N.B.C
WEAF
William Daly
Tibbett
Jacques Wolfe
Metropolitan Opera
Harvey 8. Firestone, Jr
Ghopin
Messiah Concert Ends In Reverent Praise At Final Benediction
A church program featured a full Messiah selection with soloists Mesdames Stewart McNeil Canon Merae and Mrs Foster along with Messrs Wallace Taylor Wellborn and Carlton. Contributors included Rev Clifton Rule and Mrs Mayer with piano violin and choral sections concluding with a benediction by Rev Phonas Brewster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Wallace R
Rogers
Mesdames
Stewart
McNeil
Canon
Merae
J. A. Wallace
Claud Taylor
Zion
Mayer
W. Y. Foster
John Wellbom
Claude Taylor
R.T. White
Mesdames White
Cox
Taylor
Barnum
Aix
Clain
Clifton Rule
Mesdames Foster
Hyatt
White
Padgett
Misses Foster
Mesdames Milam
Lathan
Wellborn
Snyder
Carlton Miss Story
Messrs
Corley
Willace
Messrs Bangins
Bowslen
Keith
Allen
Daniels
Mesdames Stewart
Misses Canon
McRay
J. C. Carlton
Re. Phonas Brewster
Severe penalties warned for processing tax evasion under AAA
The Tax Commissioner warns nationwide against false exemptions for processing taxes on wheat and corn. Penalties include up to 10000 dollars fine and up to five years in prison for fraudulent returns or affidavits. Producers, storekeepers, and signers face prosecution for evasion and conspiracy. Citizens urged to report violations to the local Internal Revenue Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue Laws
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
RFC Direct Loans Being Considered
Washington reports that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation may authorize direct loans to industry to meet payrolls and boost employment. Jesse H. Jones and board members study the plan on Roosevelt’s instructions, seeking a way to loosen credit in place of the NRA loan program announced last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jesse H. Jones
Roosevelt
NRA
White House
Small Sin Lent In Received Editions
Editions have been received, only a comparatively small sin has been lent. The note states a minor borrowing context and implies limited impact on the overall collection.
Four Dead and Nineteen Hurt in Louisiana Tornado
SHREVEPORT La Four were killed and nineteen injured in a Sunday morning tornado that swept two Caddo parish sites. The Grayson lumber camp near Shreveport and Soda Fountain plantation were hit, with one white woman and two black individuals killed and property destroyed. Seven camp residents were hurt and eight at the plantation were injured. Dr L T Baker noted the lack of warning for the black residents and described tangled, stripped debris and naked survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Caddo Parish
Grayson
L. T. Baker
Woman to Hang in Death of Husband Case
In Franklinton Louisiana a jury in criminal district court returned a capital verdict against 38 year old Mrs Aliie Mae Purvis for conspiring with a Black servant to push her husband into Pearl River near Bogalousa during a fishing trip and drown him. The verdict carries death by hanging. Mrs Purvis made no comment as the sentence was read and was returned to jail. The state alleged she was abused by her husband and instructed the yardboy to push him overboard while on the trip. the actual killer, a Black man, has not been tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklinton
Criminal District Court
Aliie Mae Purvis
Hospital Notes Parents welcomed a son in Hope
West Pond street residents Mr and Mrs J A Boyett are the parents of a son born Monday morning at Josephine hospital. Claude Waddle, a Hope business man, was seriously ill Monday at Josephine hospital. Mrs Leo Purdue and her children of Louann are visiting relatives in Hope and attending Claude Waddle at Josephine hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Boyett
West Pond Street
Josephine Hospital
Claude ‘Waddle
Hope Business
Leo Purdue
Louann
Hope
Claude Waddle
Liquor Taxes Yield 9 Million in 12 Days
Washington announced that the government collected 9,111,000 dollars in liquor taxes during the first 12 days of December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Over-Time Work During Year-End Inventories
Washington reports that under the voluntary reemployment agreement, employers may extend work hours for two weeks to complete calendar year-end inventories. Overtime must be paid at time and a half, and the increase is limited to inventory necessity, not extended for other purposes. The order, issued on National Compliance Board guidance, links NRA actions to broader consumer-group gestures with temporary administrative roles for two assistants to Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NBA
Tve
National Compliance Board
Hugh.s. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Heflin Again to Run for Congress
Montgomery Alabama report notes "Cotton Tom" Heflin campaigns anew for Congress in Alabama's fifth district. The colorful figure prior served in the U S House, gained national fame, then moved to the Senate before losing his seat four years ago to the son of the predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Cotton
Tom" Heflin
Alabama
Congress
United States Senate
Fobih Ht Bankhead Campaign Speech Noted
A fragmentary report cites former senator Bankhead discussing influence and debating, asserting commitment to obtain legislation and centralized control of supply. The text mentions a 1289 event slated for Tuesday at 8 o clock with calls for all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fok
Moore-Thon
Wass
F. G. Dey
Last Roundup of Chicago Gangsters
Chicago police swept two presumed John Dillinger gang dens Sunday. Officers seized Arthur Johnson and Helen Burke among others and found ruined hideouts on Hundale Avenue and nearby blocks. Four women occupied the second apartment while the main hideout appeared deserted. Police counted weapons and funds amid the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Dillinger
Hidiai Privicts
Arthur (Fish) Johnson
Helen Burke
Demelives
Charles Wellingly
Bangsters
Hundalet
Secont
Streum
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George W. Robison
Stuart Spraggins
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R. M. LaGrone
Surrey Gus
W. L. Hesterly and Son
Emmet
Otis Park
Fulton
Harold Lawrencs
Herb Hanson
Truett Simmons
Texarkana
A. ZL. King
Luther Hollaman
Hendrix College
Conway
Flapper
Fanny
Wunter Miglel
Mrs
Luther Hollamon
C. C. Newham
Nancy Lou
Little Rock
Olivia Bland
Bob Kain
Antlers
Okla
Chester Barwin
Josephine Cannon
Quachita College
Arkadelphia
Whitfield ¢ Cannon
Columbia University
New York City
H. J. Lile
Jonesboro
Maude Lile
Wayne England
Gene
Horatio
Mrs. England
Lucy Dickerson
Mr. England
Geady! Farmer
Hope Floral CO
Hera Marco
Warner
Baxter
Lionel Barrymore
Morgan
Mellon
Middle West
Dixie Barber Shop
Fitch
tUneley
Joe B. Hargis
John S. Moore
Prout & Walt Sts
Fartinerty
Oliver
Rae
Bng
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
the Messiah
Wininger
Touhy
Thomas J. Courtney
Wiliam Shanley
Herdkin
John Hamilton
Dillinger
Sieney
Djilinger
Inidana State Penitentiary
Lina
Chin
Jess Sarber
Ghia
Indiana
Illinois
Lawrence
RFC
Louisiana
Twister Wrecks
John
Gibson Drug CO
Arthur Anderson
Hempstead County
Heflin
Whiteman
John S. Gibs’ Drug Company
Rexall
Cory Bourigis, Coorday Hodrigant
Roger, & Gallett
Eagle
Ino. P. Cox Drug Co
Magnolia
Magnolia Socony Motor
Brunswick
Willard
Oral Reeves
Bhroadway
Eun & Broadway
Vou
Southern Ice & Utilities
Dillinger Gane
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