World Day of Prayer Observed Here and Worldwide
World Day of Prayer will be observed this year on the first Friday of Lent February 9 with millions praying in sixty languages from Singapore to Shanghai to rural Asia Africa and Arctic regions. The interdenominational event is led by church women groups with support from the United Council of Church Women and a 2500000 donor year noted. the Hope service will be at Episcopal Church Friday at 3 p.m.
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Singapore
Shanghai
China
Fpakinten
Dottom Wan
Work Men
United Council of Church Women
Episcopal Church
Tnree P.m
The
Presbyterian Church
Prescott
MacArthur Pushes Chiang’s Men for Asia War
Genera l MacArthur favored using Chiang Kai-shek troops against the Chinese Communists to widen warfare beyond Korea. Informed sources say he argued for Nationalist forces to strike the mainland while also pressuring in Korea, betting such action would draw Communist units from the north and ease Allied pressure in Korea. He stressed there could be no turning back from the anti‑Communist campaign in Asia.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Washington
Korea
Chiang Kai-shek
MacArthur Belleven
Kary
Kal-shah'e
Chiréae Commiunist
Dixcuses
Athedrs’ Hare
Ching To
Caure
Aalrot
Troman
South Chine
Asia
Orient
Former Arkansas Minister Dies in Georgia
A former Arkansas minister and longtime pastor at the First Baptist Church of El Dorado died yesterday in Georgia after a long illness. He served 48 years in ministry, began as pastor in 1930, and later held roles in Richmond and Texas before returning to Arkansas. He is remembered for decades of service to his congregations and communities.
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Arkansas
Georgia
Charwit Tan
Daniels
Richomod
IBM
Servios
el Dorado Ark
Cotir
Prescott Churches Hold Midweek Services and Activities
Prescott communities list Bible studies prayer meetings and choir rehearsals at multiple churches on Wednesday and Friday. Events include a World Wide Day of Prayer at the Presbyterian church and a Mothers March fundraiser, with local residents and organizations like PTA and MUA participating.
Mild Weather Grips Arkansas Amid Deep Cold Wave
Arkansas endures its worst cold spell in two decades as temperatures drop below freezing statewide. Paragould records a 20 degree low while readings in the 30s are forecast across the state. warmer, partly cloudy conditions expected tonight. The U S Weather Bureau notes snowmelt won’t noticeably affect rivers while unrelated notes mention Mrs D B McSwain and Miss Lynn McCartney.
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Arkansas
Arkansan
Paragould
U. S Weather Bureau
Winners named in first three college scholarship contests
Joyce Crump of Decatur Alabama joins Memphis and Nashville students as early prize recipients. Six other Southern students also won cash prizes, with teachers receiving awards. The Fifth Contest runs until February 16 and the Sixth from February 16 to March 16. High school students in eligible areas may enter both contests.
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Memphis
Nashville
Joyce Crump
Decatur
Alabama
Joyce
Harriet Shaw Crump
Darkapa. St
Other Winners In Third Contest At Local Fair
The report notes multiple young participants earning prizes in a third contest. Manon High, 17, and Jase Esolly are among the winners, with Moe Wig PriA receiving a prize of 50 dollars.
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Jase Esolly
Manon High
Tay
Lion Oil Scholarship Fund Seeks Essay Winners in Feb Contests
The Lion Oil Company of El Dorado Arkansas invites high school students in counties where Lion Petroleum products are sold to enter five upcoming essay contests. Fifth contest closes February 15 with topic WHAT MADE AMERICA A GREAT NATION. Sixth opens February 16 with HOW TO KEEP AMERICA STRONG. Prizes include a grand four year scholarship valued at 3000, plus first to third prizes for essays and teacher awards. Entries must be approved and signed by a teacher or principal.
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Lion Oil Scholarship Fund
South
College of Your Choice
Kon Oil Scholarship Fund
Thas
Lion Patroleum
America
Sand
Sluh
Ty Son
En Oil Company
E Dorado
Arkansas
Lion OW
Lion Oil Company
el Gorada
Arkanaas
Mon Ol
Vabrerakiag
Pont Gelay
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Air Force
Omaha
Neb
Roy Shadrick
Skyork
W. Va
Robert Cartimon
Cincinnati
Kenneth Shadrick
Haalina
Chiang
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Prescott News
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Church of Nazarene
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Firat
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Claris
Polla Mya
PB. K. Bemis
Parent Teachers Association
Chelrmait
MUA
Mr. Bemis
C. Fletta
Questa
Ameiia Harrell
Virginia Hayn
Nancy Lewis
Barbara Moberg
Barbara McCartney
Bonnie Elgin
Dolores Escare
Betty Hendrix
Ann Swendale
Marion Buchanan
Carl Dalrymple
Kim McKenazie
Teddy Berns
Charlies Yarbrough
Martin Gilbert
Xack Bemis
Frank Owens
Cale Road
Harold Ingram
Hope
Tut Fare
University of Arkansas
Mia
Vernon. Fare
Ladies Bible Claymel Mie
Assembly of Cant Church
Jessica Bema
C. K. Dennis Honorel
Jouslea
Pat Danis
el Nevada
Kinnald Club
Lula Thornton
Ft. Worth, Tex
Case Chappelle
Mr. Chappelle
Jim Ed Duke
Mr. and
Mrs. Roynei
Unly
DB. McSwain
Mr. Comba
New Orleans
Miss Lynn McCartney
Decatur High School
Joyce Crum
Eet Xmicro
Wind
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Cazay
Yoyes
Little Margaret Rogers
Mize Poer
Misa Dorothy Moore
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Manly
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Liom Oil’ Company
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