Christmas Customs In Many Lands And Our Town
A reflective piece on global Christmas traditions from Germany France Holland England Norway Austria and Russia, contrasting customs with United States practice. It notes Kris Kringle Saint Nicholas Day the Yule log Father Christmas and regional displays, then lauds Hope’s decorations and community events including mayoral support Miss Louise Knobel and the Friday Music club Christmas party with gifts and Santa Claus moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Holland
Nolde
Bethlehem
Martin Ither
France
Targard Joseph
Lordesus
Amanger
Hegy
Santa Claus
Alsace
Father Christmas
England
Christ
Santis Claus
Santa
Norway
Austria
Mnly
Russia
United States
New England
South
Prince of Peace
Louise Knobel
Hope
Weiter
Ross Gillespie
Clyde Hill
Hugh Jones
North Pine Street
C. C. McNeill
North Hervey Street
Christnay
Ani
Adoration program and Christmas carols at First Baptist Church
A Christmas evening ended with joy as the First Baptist Church choir led by Mrs. P. L. Pattgitt performed Nevin's Adoration and several carols. Junior and senior choirs presented multiple ensembles and solos, with notable performances by Miss Avis Jones and Mrs. Nathan Harbour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanlay
P. L. Pattgitt
First Baptist Church
Nevin
Otho Taylor
Nathan Harbour
Gato
Jesus i Bahino
Pietra Yon
Avis Jones
Christmas Services at Our Bible Seheal Church
The church invites Hope residents to a busy Christmas week of worship starting at 7:45 a.m. with morning services in Lia nv including a sermon Left Out and an 1830 p.m. evening service Holiday Versus Holy Day. A Christmas Eve program at 7:30 features Santa Claus visiting Gurchurch. Wednesday night 7:30 pm holds a 45 minute quiet worship and prayer. Christian Endeavor meets 6:45 p.m. at the church bungalow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia
Sant Claus
Gurchurch
Jesus the Christ
Our Lady of Good Hope Church Mass and Holy Day Prayers
A fragmentary church notice outlines mass and catechetical instructions for Our Lady of Good Hope Church. It mentions a 400 Holy Sievifive Mass, renudivtion with the Most Blessed Sacrament, and a Christmas nativity observance with a midnight vigil. The text includes references to fasting abstinence and prayers for the Nativity and Holy Week intensify.
Kava Beverage Made From Pacific Island Roots and Leaves
A traditional drink in the south Pacific uses the roots or leaves of a peppery plant variety to produce a relaxing beverage. The non alcoholic kava is prepared for cultural rituals and social gatherings across island communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific Islands
George Raft and Joan Bennett in She Couldn’t Take It
Raft returns to lighthearted comedy in She Couldn’t Take It at Saenger starting Sunday, with Joan Bennett as his co star. The film follows a jailed ex gangster who inherits a fortune and guardianship duties, spurring clashes with Bennett’s spirited character and her social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saenger Theater
George Raft
Raft
Ricardi
Federal
Walter Connolly
Connolly
Fmily
Miss Bennett
James Blakely
Billie Burke
New Life Stirs in Macao Harbor Improvements
The 1926 harbor overhaul costing 10,009,000 dollars included dredging the channel and four miles of breakwater. The upgraded port on the Pearl River estuary is described as one of the most beautiful, where American clipper ships will again anchor, continuing a long Atlantic trade link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Paz
Bolivie
Andes
Chaco
Paraguay
la Pal
South China
Macao
Erst
China
Boston
Thelma Todd Best and Teammates in Comedy Circle
Thelma Todd, beloved at Hal Roach studios, is praised by Zasu Fitts and Patsy Kelly as a close friend and spirited comedienne. She jokes about loving comedy, her sidewalk cafe venture, and plans a New Year party while discussing Fayella dos Meus Amores distributed in Latin America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Roach
Zasa Fitts
Patsy Kelly
Thelma Todd
Zasu Fitts
Thelma
Patsy
Notre Dame’s dramatic comeback highlights 1935 football season
Notre Dame under Elmer Layden revived spirit with late rallies to beat Ohio State and Pittsburgh, tie Army, and nearly topple Northwestern. Minnesota, Princeton, and SMU led regions, while Texas Christian and SMU excelled in the Southwest. Key players included Berwanger, Pitney, Millner, and Baugh, as upsets and wild crowds marked a volatile year of open play and rising fan interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA
Notre Dame
Elmer’ Layden
Olio State
Fittsburgh
Army
Northwestern
South Bend
Minnesota
Princeton
Sothern Methodist
Ohio State
Texas Christian
Southwestern
Southern Methodist
Stanford
Midwest
Nebraska
Berwanger
John Jacob Berwanger
University of Chicago
Bobby Wilson
Bobby Gray
Andy Pitney
Wayne Millner
Sam Baugh
Alabama
Little Howard
Mississippi State
Dartmouth
Yale
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Ohio
Francis Clois Key
Key
Cardinals
East
Mid-West
Harvard
Dick Harlow
Western Maryland
Death of Rogers and World Stories Dominate Year
Dramatic year highlighted by Rogers death and seven major world stories of wide influence. Notable items include the Ethiopia event, Land action in the county, Supreme Court moves on constitutional matters, and the Alaska treaty era. Other top tales cover the Mohants sinking, dust storms, Weyerhaeuser kidnapping, Barbara Hutton, Queen Astrid’s death, and Baer vs Braddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Cout
Dhe
Tha Attam
Britain
Frantey
Addis Ee Alent
Ethiopia
Barbara Muttan
Palsterud
IAF
Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Washington
Harmon Waley
Barbara Hutton
Alexis Milivani
Tntcresting
Astrid
Bell
Greees
Evelyn Hoey Charus
Pennsylvania
H. Rogers
Alyce Jane McHenry
Max Baer
Braddock
Youths train amid rising tensions in Munich reports
Officials warn of increasing propaganda as youths participate in organized target practice drills. The report details measures by authorities to counter extremist influence while outlining community concerns and safety steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Germany
Naz
Fragmented memoir notes from a village meeting and deaths
A garbled account mentions Mrs OT rt Aveo Phanih and Mrs Dee ai oy Rave at a village gathering. It references a charity or core function, year view meeting details, names such as Wilson, Kin, Agee, and Mrs Holt. The text notes a hostess serving treats, and a member receiving a packet, with mentions of a date and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveo Phanih
Dee Ai
Chyfatons
Anil Amiwravink
Gecore
Wilson
Priesh
Aden
Anita
Washington shoppers and local social notes in Tuesday report
Washington Mrs Claud Agee, Mrs Ira Parsons and Mrs Sam Bryant were shopping Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R G Stewart of Murfreesboro spent Tuesday with R O Robins and family. The Washington Home Democrats SS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Sunwart
Edwin Stewart
North Hervey Street
Claud Agee
Ira Parsons
Sam Bryant
R. G. Stewart
Murfrevsboro
R. O. Robins and
Washington Home
Domonists- SS
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Troy
Mary
Diamond Cafe
Teney
Coronado
Saenger
Edmund Lowe
Ann Sothern
Tarzan
Tim McCoy
Sun
Mon
Aaaae
Rae A
Walter Connolly Ee Eee
Shukis
Paramount News
Carta
March of Time
Sullivan Const. Co
John S. Gibson Drug Company
Rexall
Hope, Ark
Gull Refining Company
Arkasas
New Orleans
Tennusgee
Little Rock
C. Smith
Ruth Taylor
Home Ee. Department of the Hope High School
Martin, Tennes
Hester Williams
The
Marinella A. & M
Christias
Jett Williams
R. A. Boyett
Dallas
Texas
P. D. Smith
Mr. Smith
First Methodist School
First Christian Church
Guy D. Holt
Our Lady of Good Have Church
Joan Bennett
Thelma Todd Best
Brazil
Latin-America
Belen Welshimer
Irish
Ave
Dixie Howell
Wilsus
Rogers
Bryan’s
Laurel Street
oRy
Surance Roy Anders’ and Company
Eva Overeus
Fhane
Sco
Teox Oil Company
W. Shiver
Plumbine
Uurbal
New York
S.C
Helen Welshimer
Kane Streph
Tate
Arra
Wea
Hevic
Abels
Bros
John P. Cox Drug Co
Gale Stampa
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