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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
5
A brief notice invites Hope residents to attend the Midnight service on Christmas. It mentions efforts to erect a crib on the church lawn to draw at least one soul closer to the Heart of the Infant Babe of Bethlehem.
Hollywood stars recall bleak Christmases shaping careers Tyrone Power, John Garfield, John Carradine, Jeffrey Lynn, George Brent, Ann Sheridan, and Annette who faced eviction, illness, poverty, and firing then rose to success. Their early misfortunes contrasted with later breakthroughs and staged comebacks in cinema.
Definite plans endorse constructing a vocational building in Clow with an estimated cost of 5000 dollars. The Local Board of Directors seeks government aid and expects construction to start by January. It invites unemployed local youths aged 12 to 24 for winter work through Ira W. Harris.
Social calendar items describe multiple engagements and gatherings around Miss Mary Ann Lile and Miss Sara Amy Holland. Luncheons, bridge parties, and an illuminated Christmas display are noted with attendees including Mrs. Dorsey McRae Sr. and Mrs. Bruce McRae of Little Reel.
A sequence of social events fills a Monday with Christmas parties at Trimble and McFaddin homes. Guests exchange gifts, enjoy refreshments, and sing carols as bridal plans unfold for Nell Warren and Andrew J. Devore. A Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Good Hope anchors holiday observances with a parish choir and a crib symbol.
The list details numerous families visiting relatives for Christmas and New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ray of Alma arrive with Mrs. Ray's parents, while Mr. and Mrs. Courtney White of Pagis and others from Little Rock, Memphis, Austin, Chicago, and Beaumont plan holiday stays with kin.
NEA Service reports on Army roles beyond rifles for draftees, noting divisions like Fort Sam Houston’s Second Division show high rifle percentages yet expanding noncombat units. It describes motorized shops for cavalry, aviator pilots in transport work, and a forthcoming Corps Area Service Command to run camps and retain organization after units depart.
Ruth Millet urges women in dull work to seize small joys, plan future free time, and cultivate friendships. She argues many face limited careers, but can still enjoy hours beyond work by making the best of present jobs.
A brief commentary notes a new mask offering protection against dust in home cleaning. It contrasts outdated wallet gifts with modern household ideas and ends with a remark on learning from mistakes. The piece adds that women can breathe easier about house cleaning due to the mask.
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