British Need Women's Work
London reports a severe shortage of women for Britain's war effort as a government appeal to train 5000 workers in munitions has yielded scant enrollments. Private industry offers incentives amid demand for clerks typists and machinists with a firm advertising underground shelter stay for long shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Manning
NEA
London
Britain
Ministry of Labor
Glondan
Salvation Army
CMCA
YMCA
Lude
England
Public sale of land in Hempstead County Arkansas
Commissioner in Chancery Ralph Bailey announces a public vend for the highest bidder at the east door of Hope Court House in Hempstead County Arkansas. sale includes 7.60 acres described as SE of SW in Section 34 Township 12 South Range 25 West plus several livestock and equipment with a three month credit and eight percent interest. sale date January 14 1941 with terms and lien on purchase price.
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Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Arkansas
R.M. Brisnt
Earley Melverot A
City of
Hope
Hempstead Canty
Hempstead
Towit
Washington and Guernsey
Jersey
Rody
Coly
Pet
Ralph Bailey
Notice of Sale for Adams Goodlett Estate in Hempstead County
The administratrix Ada Harman Goodlett will sell at public outcry on January 7, 1941, at the Hempstead County Courthouse to satisfy debts of the estate. The property is the east half of the east half of the northeast quarter in section 33, township 10 south, range 26 west, totaling 40 acres with a half interest reserved in air, gas, and minerals. A three month credit applies. purchaser notes with lien retained to secure payment. The sale occurs under “Record Book 151” page 193 in Hope Arkansas.
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Ben Cgoudlett
City of
Hope
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Towit
Recorder's
Ada Harmon Goodlett
Bon FL Goodlett
Christmas Homecoming After Travel Woes and Surprises
In a crowded family scene, the Connellys fear a train delay for their son Jerry and twins Sheila and Kathleen. They soon arrive with Mary Ward, sorority president, and Valerie Parks joins later, turning the holiday into a warm, chaotic reunion with hugs, jokes, and shared meals.
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Erry
Mary
Mary Warde
Sheila
Kathleen
Canal Zone
Cleo
Jerry
Christmas Eve at the Connellys Brings Quiet Tension and Care
In 1918 era scenes the Connelly family plans their traditional Christmas. Jerry and Martha face a quiet rift as Valerie guests spark jealousy while Valerie joins others in gift runs. Mary shows warmth, joining Christmas tree trimming, blurring roles and future hopes.
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Connelly
Kathleen
Sheila
Jerry
Martha
Pasturized Milk Sale Ordinance in Hope Arkansas
Ordinance establishing the source of pasteurized milk sold in Hope Arkansas. The measure prohibits selling unpasteurized milk outside Hempstead County unless authorized by the City Health Officer. An emergency clause declares the ordinance necessary for public health and safety with full force from April 1. Mayor Atk ins and Clerk Billingsley are noted with date stamps.
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City OF
Hope
Arkansas
Svetion
City of Hope
Thempnead
Arisinsas
Imag
Abel
Decens Vor
Trad
Dees Urbe
W. S. Atkins
Billingsley
Tigers to Titans shift at Detroit sports teams
Fragmentary report notes a name change affecting University of Detroit athletic squads formerly known as Rivaway Bivens. The text hints at a “pickname war” and ongoing confusion with the city’s Aime Jean Lege Beschall Wlab, but details are unclear.
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Detroit
VPH
University of Detroit
Rivaway
Bivens
Congress to Be Colorful Congress to Be Colorful
A 38 year old bishop and a former congresswoman figure in World War days will join the 78th Congress to convene January 23. Janette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, opposed war on Good Friday and stood during the roll calls. The House includes young representative Thomas Eliot and J Percy Priest, both noted for community ties. In the Senate, George D Aiken, a former governor, leads a strong anti New Deal stance and calls for limits on federal power.
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Alexander EK
George AP
Washington
T7ty Congress
House of Representatives
Congress
Martini
Janette Rankin
Miss Rankin
Senate
Berkeley L. Bunker
Marmot
Bunker
Nashville
Priest
Auken
Vermont
George D. Aiken
Republican Party
Ohl Gavid
Fede
Congressmen Heard or Seen by a News Columnist
A Washington column humorously advises new members of the 74th Congress to avoid lengthy speeches and extend remarks, urging focus on committee work and mail efficiency. It notes veteran leaders like Sam Rayburn, Joe Martin, and Henry Wallace and reflects on seniority, reappointments, and the realities of a large freshman class entering a wartime-era Capitol.
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Jack Stinnety
Washington
House of
Witmall
Sin
Ann
Bra ‘Barton
New York
House
Cbuton
Mr. Barton
Mons
Congress
Memorial Address by Janis G. Maine for Tate James A Garfield
Janis G Maine delivered a memorial oration honoring Tate James A Garfield. The remarks touched on public service and humility, contrasting earned reputation with new eminence and the need to respect prior achievement and feelings within the House of Representatives.
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Janis G. Maine
Tate
James A. Garfield
Department of Public
House of Representatives
Camouflage Used To Silence Citizens
Palm Springs columns describe a resort project featuring a camouflage tank hidden in the landscape to silence local residents. The piece notes public opposition and criticizes the secrecy surrounding the installation and its attributed origin. Local leaders are referenced as directing the controversial effort, with World War context implied.
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Palm Springs
Colil
Thase
Newspaper watchdogs defend press as check on leaders
A speaker argues Americans tolerate leadership through persuasion and hearings, not dictatorship, and credits newspapers with keeping leaders in check. The Newspaper Publishers Committee of over 359 papers distributes weekly messages to readers, stressing the paper’s protective role.
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Newspaper Publishers Committee
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Arevivn
Shella
Yvenilon
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Hugh Connelly
Martha Connelly
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Val
Valerie Parks
Valerie
Shelia
Hugh
Darlin
Furm
Goring
Bill Runyan
Tim Svortz
Jenny
Red
Hope Hardware CO
Tigers
Titans
Congressman
Wrood
Plaice
Henry Fourvtawrst
Arizona
McFarkind
Ayhurst
Tong
United States
Wallace
John N. Garner
Henry A. Wallace
Charess McNary
Kentucky
Alben Barkley
Sam Rayburn
Joe Martin
Harry W. Shiver
Flione
By Norman Chandler
Heri
America
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Newspapers of
Norman Chandler
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