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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

6

Post-Season Grid Contest At Verner High Selim Nine

The Verner High Selim team hosts a post season grid contest in Shreveport Louisiana on Thursday. Senior football players are expected to participate with tickets on sale. after the game a music adjournment by Pike Wilson Orchestra is planned.

Verner Selim Shreveport Jerinnn Peocouds Bhy Seystad Ja'elek Aramen Meusie Pike Wilsui'n Yorger

Influenza Outbreak Reported Across Arkansas State

Litle Rock reported 2151 new influenza cases for the week ending December 28. State Health Officer W. Grayson described the spread as epidemic in Arkansas. Benton County recorded one death and 3 cases. Pulaski County 124 cases. University of Arkansas students in Washington County totaled 80 cases. County totals listed for 75 counties with statewide impact noted.

Litle Rock W. OB. Grayson Arkansas University of Arkansas Washington County Benton Cuse Pulaski County

Puzzle Theme: United States Statesman and Miscellany

A cryptic style puzzle lists clues for terms including a U S statesman and various wordplay entries. Entries mention Persia, tissue basis, crystalline substances and ancient names, with several misprints and garbled phrases. The puzzle blends names, definitions, and puns across a broad range of topics.

Fragmented Puzzle Words and Definitions Anew

A garbled list mixes astronomy terms with cryptic clues and partial phrases. The page appears as an OCR mishmash of crosswords or glossary entries, offering scattered definitions for terms like night sky objects and common words, with many unreadable fragments.

Mind Your Manners Tim Quiz on Holiday Etiquette

A fragmented school quiz asks about hosting guests at Christmas and holiday manners. It questions if a student should mail a thank you note for gifts and whether hosting relatives or a houseguest requires special etiquette. The text contains garbled phrases and unclear prompts.

Italians Fear French Plot In Africa After Vichy Rift

The Vichy French plan with Charles de Gaulle to regain and hold French possessions in Africa alarms Italian officials. Reports suggest British forces and African colonies could be drawn into conflict, with uncertainty over whether de Gaulle will return to France. French rumors in North Africa note inspections and patrols amid mounting tensions.

Rome Vichy France Charles de Gaulle We Freeh Fovens Resistee Verventiin Hella Magaziine Iawaxines Sudan Africa Gandal Weygand Patiin Wthowe West Africa Pranch Maroeen Vlisteiews Weysind Hye Seltans Freetive

Films Just Went to Waste in Cryptic Report

A scrambled local account depicts photographer Pat Schultz blamed for undeveloped film. Witnesses mutter about damaged rolls and a mysterious Veloar display, with stray phrases suggesting a chaotic scene at a city venue.

Vancefuver Weelian Trate Cusinber Pat Schult

Catton analyzes wartime procurement and lack of central control

Bruce Catton argues that defense programs falter due to fragmented decision making. He cites the struggle over aircraft production where manufacturers face uncertain engine and component orders, leading to idle plants and mismatched timing. He notes the absence of a single coordinating authority linking production lines, parts, and delivery to the military depot.

Washington Knudsen Nina Aia Linmore Manu Faglivers Tilsen Hathey Willie Paothiedian Pur Jahead Schudole Nanifacturer Eunnnatet Tel Neorest

The Three Rs Add aD Now By Jack Stinnett

A fragmented essay notes shifts in education toward national defense themes and health, with reflections on democracy and local school progress. It mentions Office of Education head John W. New, wartime shipbuilding, and British orders affecting U.S. shipyards in a wartime context.

Office of Education Joh W. New Faedind Ytd Navy Department Navy

Studebaker notes varied US school programs on patriotism and health

Studebaker describes a nationwide spread of strong civic aims in schools. Arkansas promotes Sell America Firmly while Colorado emphasizes MidgetDemocracing with student roles. Florida teaches first aid and health care. California expands map reading aviation and engineering courses. Connecticut stresses ethics and physical exams. California and others explore national and international topics alongside the three Rs, with some districts adding Spanish and Latin American studies and summer camps.

Studebaker Arkansas America Colorado Florida Connecticut California Fotley

Prominent Hope Figure CEONV Robison Jr Age 15 Aims High

Ceonv Robison and George W Robison of Hope earned wide regard for civic service. Robison served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, guided Methodist Church groups, and supported Boy Scout work. A native of Hope, he attended Lebanon Military School and the University of Texas in business administration, married Marilyn Ward, with a daughter Tan four months old, and held various store roles.

Geo. W. Robison Hope Chamber OF Commerce Rotary Club Board OF Stewards OF THE Methodist Church Geon Robison Mgr Lebanon Military School Universit OF Texas Marilyn Ward Tan Rotary Dir Chamber OF Commerce

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