Society notes highlight weddings and anniversaries in Hope
A busy social calendar features a luncheon for Miss Mary Carolyn Andrews at South Main Street hosted by Mrs. Fred C. Marshall and Mrs. Armand W. Kitta. Rehearsal dinner for Henry Dew wedding planned by Mrs. Jack Bagwell and Mrs. Robert Burns at the Barlow. Nurses and hospital staff Christmas party hosted by Dr. J. W. Branch with gifts and refreshments. Dorothy Henry and friends gather at the Barlow for a breakfast honoring the bride-elect Roger Dew, with white chrysanthemum decor and a crystal gift for the honoree. Sixty-fifth wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Davis Stone with open house. Various Vistors and service members arrive or depart for holidays, including Captain Paul W. McCormack reassigned to McClellan Air Force Base after duty in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Branch
John H. Barrow, Jr
Elmer Murph
Brrant Bobo
Clifton Ellis
Bettye Babb
Nina Beasley
Aileen Jester
Louis Howard
Barlow
Dorothy Henry
Roger Dew
M Dorothy Henry
Ann Bars
Misa Nancy Hays
Mary Roy Moses
Tom Purvis
Lucian Abraham
Judd Martindale
I. D. Henry
Lloyd Capp
Paul W. McCormack
R. W. McCormack
Rt. 1
Howe
McClellan Air Force Base
Sacramento
California
McCormack
Hope
Christmas Guests From Far and Near
Mrs. Dalton Brown hosts her father William PD Wagner of Baltimore Maryland as a Christmas guest. Mrs. Henry Taylor, her city, and their children and grandchildren visit, including Mrs. Jack Christensen of San Antonio Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Taylor with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillery Taylor
Winfred Hastings
Dallas, Texas
Korbel Davis
Sue, and Vinton
Bakers Field, Calif
Dalton Brown
William PD. Wagner O
Baltimore, Md
Christmas Theme Hope for Peace in Wartime
AP reports Christmas observances worldwide were muted by fears of Korea and war. Leaders Truman George VI and Pope Pius XII urged peace with prayers, penance, and perseverance. More than 100000 UN troops were reportedly rescued from a Red trap in northeast Korea on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Christ
Korea
U. N
Truman
Independence
George VI
Ito
Pius XII
Vatican City
Air Force Plans Fourfold Rise in Size by 1953
Washington December 26 The air force aims for a four times stronger mobilization level than before Korea, covering aircraft production training and bases. By late 1953 the goal could be reached, with a two year plan to roughly double groups men and bases in the United States. The expansion includes reopening plants and bases, increasing combat aircraft output from 110 to over 150 monthly, and building excess capacity to accelerate mobilization if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Strebig
Washington
Air Force
Korea
John A. McCone
United States
McCone
Sweet Home Home Demonstration Club Christmas Meeting
The Sweet Home Home Demonstration Club held a December gathering at the church with 24 members and 4 visitors. Mrs. Zack Stone presided, gifts were exchanged, and a culling poultry demo was announced for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Home Home Demonstration Club
Zack Stone
W. E. Leo
Herman Biggers
Montgomery
Floyd
C. A. Brown
Stone
B. J. Warnken
Shever Springs
Santa Claus
Wilton Mullins
George Johnson
Howard Reece
England
Pilgrim Numbers Reach Rome as Polish Church Voices Faith
About 4000 WOC pilgrims traveled to Rome this year seeking spiritual gains. In Warsaw Archbishop Wyszynski issued a pastoral letter urging devotion to God over party or worldly concerns. West Germany's Adenauer stressed peace but urged readiness to defend life against threats. Holland mirrors broader European anxiety over potential aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olies
WOC
Rome
Warsaw
Poland
Blefan Wyszynski
Western Europe
Konrad Adenauer
Ahae Ioe
Holland
Dear Miss Dix Advice on Latchkeys and Love Dilemmas
Dorothy Dix answers a teen latchkey concern urging parental trust and a key given for safety and mutual understanding. A bachelor in his thirties asks about marrying a second woman while cherishing another, with guidance to end sentimental illusions and pursue a clear, healthy path. The column also includes an advertisement for Hadacol claiming health benefits and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dix
Dad
Evelyone
Alfre
Arkansans on Newest Casualty List
Washington reports the defense department lists six Arkansans among Korean area casualties. Names include Army private John H. Nave Blytheville and Pvt. Jesse W. Payne Perryville, Navy hospital corps man Wallace A. Ivy Melrose, Army Pfc Billy D. Kesterson Pine Bluff, missing in action Cpl Floyd E. Brown Little Rock, and Pfc Bobby G. Phelan Springdale, with previously injured noted as returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Arkansas
Army
John H. Nave
Blytheville
Jesse W. Payne
Alma Payne
Perryville
Wallace A. Ivy
L-C
Grover C. Ivy
Melrose
Billy D. Kesterson
Lula V. Kesterson
Pine Bluff
Floyd E. Brown
Floyd Brown
East 2St St
Little Rock
Bobby G. Pheland
Lava A
Phelan
Springdale
Hope Church and fellowships schedule centered on midweek services
Hope Church at Fifth and Grady with midweek class and services led by Robert G Cook. Garrett Memorial on North Ferguson St hosts Elbert O'Steen with midweek prayer and teachers meetings. St Mark's Episcopal led by Rev Charles T Chambers holds Friday choir practice. Unity Missionary Baptist on South Elm lists pastor Howard White and midweek prayer and study. First Christian on North Main at West Ave notes December 27 monthly League meeting in Fellowship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
North Main
West Ave
Bain
P. Hardcaves
Liene ‘League
Fellowship Hall
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Jack Bagwell
Robert Burns
Henry Dew
Henry
Davis Stone
McCagkill
Robert E. Bressler
Pie
Jerhard Whitfield
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Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
J. H. Whitfield
Elard Hayden
New Orleans
Herbert Stephens
Blevins
ST. Joseph
Warghall Dapsok
Andree Levee
Richard Conte
Coleem Grav
Corliss
Shirley Temple
Dan Niven L
King Archer” & “Vagabond Loafers
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Z. Ia
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Sweet Home
Shover
Dorothy DIX Teen Problem
Father
Francis C. Mood
Wabash
Kansas City
Mr. Head
LeBlac Corporation
Louisiane
Arkansans
News of the Churches
Fifth and
Grady
Robert G., Cook
St. Mark's Episcopal
Charles T. Chambers
Unity Missionary, Baptist
South Elm Street
Eld
Howard Whitey
Wednnesday
Foster
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