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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
4
Here and There Editorial discusses Christ’s teachings as a remedy during troubled times and argues science and religion complement each other. It cites Chesterton and reflects on how religion shapes individuals who guide nations, urging personal virtue at Christmas 1933.
A community Christmas service will take place Monday at Hope city hall auditorium starting 6:30 PM for one hour. Miss Louise Knoble organized the program with musical numbers and goyletide ceremonies. No gifts or offerings. public invited. The service features invocations, carols, a Christmas address, choir participation, and benediction conducted by Rev. E C Rule, Rev. George F X Strassneck, Rev. Thomas Brewster, and Rev. J H Bennett with Miss Harriet Story and others in the choir and piano by Mrs. J C Carlton.
Mrs E McCorkle mother of Philip McCorkle editor of the Daily Siftings Herald died at her home in Arkadelphia after a long illness Her death leaves a son two granddaughters and two grandsons as survivors Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev Robert Ray and burial followed at Rose Hill cemetery in Hope relatives traveled from Hope to attend the funeral
Federal Judge Evan A Evans held San wel Insull Sr and his bankers colluded to bring about the receivership of Insull Utility Investments Inc a 238 million dollar investment house The court sustained charges by Samuel Ettelson and refused to pay additional fees to Calvin Feukes former receiver and the receiver's attorneys
Washington reports Aerican Federation of Labor president Limon Green has filed with the NRA a report on the Ford Edgewater New Jersey strike, alleging code violations by the automobile manufacturer. Recovery Administrator Johnson will review the document and may forward potential violations to the attorney general for action.
A reflective verse recalls the nativity as shepherds in the fields and the Wise Men traveling from the east offer homage and gratitude on Christmas Day. The tone is reverent, celebrating the birth of the Saviour.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Thomas of Oklahoma arguing President Roosevelt's new silver coinage policy would intensify the fight for a cheaper dollar. He says it expands monetary expansion doors, while Senator Fletcher welcomes increased silver use as a right direction. In New York, markets rally on Roosevelt silver policy with metals leading gains, wheat, cotton rising and a strong stock surge before profit-taking.
Hope service stations are closing Christmas Day Monday to let staff spend the holiday with their families. This is the first instance in Hope’s service stations of closing on Christmas Day. Byers’ local station signed a closing agreement. Motorists are advised to anticipate closures on Saturday and Sunday to avoid Monday inconvenience.
Willis Thornton explains how the National Industrial Recovery Act empowers licensing in wartime to regulate wages and prices, risking censorship. Editors warn that licenses could suppress newspapers and readers lose free expression, since penalties apply for operating without a license. The piece argues press freedom hinges on clear, specific protections in codes.
Christmas Eve observance led by Rev E C Rule at 10 55 AM with choir performance including O er the Hills of Bethlehem and The Shepherd Psalm Miss Helen M plays Ave Maria violin solo There will be Lords Supper at 7 30 PM all welcome Sunday school at 945 AM and young people group at 645 PM
A Senate Ways and Means Committee tentatively approves a Manan tax plan aiming to raise 170 million dollars from beer and 300 million in the first full repeal year from distilled spirits. The committee rejects the administration’s plan to allocate portions of liquor revenue to states due to potential difficulties.
Christmas program and pageant hosted by First Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Directed by Miss Eleanor Foster with Rev. Thomas Brewster delivering invocations and sermons. Participants include Mary Miss Eleanor Foster and a choir performing carols and readings.
Twenty eight more names were added Friday to the 1933 Goodfellows club. The campaign is conducted by the American Legion and Auxiliary to obtain Christmas gifts for the city’s needs. The second list includes Comer Boyett Genie Chamberlain John Fitzsimmons Harvee Lewallen J.D. Brown George Sandufur C. B. Phillips Frank Hutchins Mrs Fiith Hicks J. R. Floyd L. D. Reed Mrs H. WH. Stuart Mrs. W. WH. Hutchinson Texavo Cert Station Rev Thos. Brewster E. C. Brown TS. McDavitt & Co J. P. Branch Miss Beryl Henry Mrs Harry Shiver Hope Star Hope Confectionery Maryland’s E. P. Young E. S. Greening Carter Johnson J. Penney Co.
A Christmas music program accompanies the evening sermon at First Baptist Church on Sunday night. Old carols lead the program with a youth chorus and a male quartet. An orchestra featuring Charles Fox, John Tisley, Farrin Greene, Miss Josephine Cannon, Mrs Winter Burchfield, and Mesdames Carlton and Hicks performs. Rev. Wallace R. Rogers preaches on Because Jesus Came. Frances Snyder sings The Heavenly Song with Mrs Carlin at the piano.
John Vesey will address the Bible class at Blevins First Methodist Church Sunday morning in a service announced Friday. The event is part of the church’s December activities and aims to provide spiritual guidance to attendees.
Washington and the government reinforced its monetary program by opening the federal mints for silver coinage and continuing the offer of 34.06 per ounce for domes gold. The London silver agreement prescribed that half of annual production of 24 million ounces be returned in dollars, with plans to absorb 421,410 ounces by December 4, 1937. Gold-buying remained heavy as RFC funds rose to 100 million, while governors of reserve banks met to discuss implications amid jubilant reaction in the mining West and silver brokers' cautious optimism.
Washington reports indicate authorities outlined that the United States should request intervention in Cuba, but President Fousvolt would refuse. In Havana police halted bombings as automobiles and pedestrians were caught in the capital, with government orders aiming to stop attacks.
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