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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1939
Page
4
The piece weaves seasonal hymns with a long list of holiday visitors and family travel. Christina, Peyton Kath, and many relatives in Dallas, Texarkana, Marshall, Texarkana again appear among the visitors. The note closes with a wish for joy, wisdom, and growing happiness in the season.
Pine Bluff High School announces coach Joe Dunaway will stay at Pine Bluff under a three year contract with the Athletic Committee. Terms were not disclosed though Hot Springs had offered a higher pay, and Dunaway confirmed he will stay to pursue state titles.
Tennessee's rise under Maj. Robert Reese Neyland culminates in a Rose Bowl bid versus Southern California. The article traces Neyland from West Point to Knoxville, detailing his method, precision, and stubborn system that reshaped the Vols, making them a feared and disciplined program. It notes his influence on defense, the balanced line with the quarterback handling, and his blunt, candid leadership style that earned both critics and loyal supporters among players and fans.
The First Christian Church announces Ealy Communion on Sunday morning at Tab Morning Prayer and Litany at 1. Christmas Eve Midnight Holy Communion service with Christ mas message Peace on Earth at the eleven o clock hour. White Christmas Gift offering for those in need and a Christus Tree with Santa Claus. Evening Worship at 7:30 featuring Junie Choiy and Primary Department in charge of the program.
J M Stephens executor of W S Duckett deceased announces a public sale of farm land in Hempstead County Arkansas for debt settlement. Lands include parts of Section 20 28 and 29 Township 8 South Range West with widow dower excepted, front door sale January 20 1946 at Citizens National Bank Building Hope Ark. Purchasers pay 3 months credit with note and lien, sale to settle estate debts.
A garbled account describes Dies steering committee action on ism investigations, with notes on Lane Dickstein a Hitler-hater and claims of a Republican plotting for Garner's political aims. Mentions La Follette Civil Liberties Committee probing corporate spying and testimony on Communism and labor suppression amid Senate debates.
Juwa's hardy handful tops the list as No 1 male star in AP nationally. Billy Connolly praised for classy boxings and matinee idol looks. Yankees dominate American League and World Series, led by DiMaggio and rookie Keller. Woodson’s Princeton mile flop after a collision. Fenske wins as records slip. New hydroelectric plant inaugurated by the Society of Hydraulic Force of Sila with capacity 70,006,000 kWh annually.
Glive Roberts Barton argues that children should focus on doing their best rather than chasing ahead of peers. The piece defends contentment, resilience, and good sportsmanship when some fall behind, urging parents to reassure and guide rather than shame. It emphasizes that most people play secondary roles and should find value in effort over comparison.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle page lists horizontal and vertical clues with terms ranging from animals and mythic figures to measurements and objects. The grid references and scattered word hints hint at a themed wordplay section with phrases like Lunar orb and Santa's horse, interspersed with odd units and foreign terms.
Wilaceburg Mone Demonstration group met at Mrs Lloyd Shaeckerfgord home Friday December 15 at 2 00 for a brief business meeting and Christmas gift exchange. Ten members attended with each taking a gift. New officers and meeting places for the coming year were selected. The next meeting will be at Mrs Tom Shackelfard home in January.
A petition filed in Hempstead County Court seeks to dissolve Oakland School District No 58 and annex its territory to Hope School District No 1-A. The hearing is set for Monday January 1940 with orders to be entered. The notice cites the court order dated December 34 1934 and is dated December 1.
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