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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1940
Page
6
Alicia Hart outlines a cautious pre shopping plan for spring attire emphasizing gradual, safe dieting, regular walking, and facial care. The piece advocates moderate calorie reduction, consistent exercise, posture work, and gentle beauty routines to ready a woman for Easter styling without risking health.
The unsigned administrator of the estate of O D Green will apply to the Probate Division of Hempstead County Court on March 8 1940 for an order to sell lands described as Roull Half of Lots 9 15 and 26 and all of Lots 1 11 12 14 and 14 in Block 20 Fulton Town Hempstead County for debts. Also notices a special election for dissolution of Hope School District 20 A and annexation to Hope School District 2A to be held February 28 1940 between 200 and 400 pm to fund the election. County Court adjourned day in Hope Arkansas. County Examiner directed to publish. FRANK RIDER County Clerk by E R Austin County Examiner May 19 1920.
New York reports that the Arturo Galey bout sparks renewed debate on Joe Louis as the era’s best, while critics scorn the defense and question the heavyweight crown. The column cites judges Shortell Donovan Lecron and past contenders, noting Louis’s long list of opponents and controversial rounds.
Jerome Herman Dean left town after talk with P K Wrigley about salary differences with the Chicago Cubs. The exchange touched on potential earnings tied to wins, ranging from 10 to 45 victories, with Wrigley offering varied replies. Dean then headed to a six week baseball school in Jackson to coach pitching, aboard the Dizzy Den Special.
Cincinnati star Johnny Vander Meer plans spring training in Tampa as a rookie bid, aiming to prove he still has the stuff after two no hitters followed by setbacks. General manager Warren Giles notes belief in his potential while Vander Meer recalls past glory and seeks chance to face the Yankees in a spring game.
Buffalo report notes St. Louis Browns outfielder Big Joe Gallagher returned his signed contract Monday with satisfaction at the club. He praised the generous offer and stated the team is competitive in the league. Gallagher was acquired last June from the New York Yankees.
In Los Angeles officials agree to probe a case involving a blind man on state aid who began driving a truck. Auburn Cass pleaded guilty to obtaining about $50 monthly through deceitful means, as investigators review the misused allowances and potential perjury in the submission.
LITTLE ROCK Z M McCarroll revoked the retail beer permit of Mrs Julius Wattergon of Beebe after a committee recommendation. The revocation targets outlets seen as operating contrary to public interest as part of a state wide cleanup drive led by the Brewers and Arkansas Beer Distributors Committee chaired by J Hugh Wharton. Wharton cited a Searcy justice court conviction for selling liquor at a Beebe cafe as the basis for action and noted the committee formed February 1 to clean up or close up such outlets.
Governor recalls Mr. STERLING friend of Senator A B Chandler and John Petro, a Lexington restaurant owner who befriended the young Chandler in college. Chandler’s 1914 move saw Petro appointed brigadier general on the governor’s staff after leaving the governorship to join the U S Senate. Petro, Greek immigrant, backed Chandler while he built his early career.
On a Friday afternoon aboard the La Porte barge, Marie meets Mike Donovan and Bat La Porte as Tommy Ryan asserts his claim on Marie. Tensions rise between families over a proposed marriage, with Dan's father and Mike weighing future moves as the scene ends with a cliffing “To Be Continued.”
A fragmentary report notes Morida leading the All Stars in an early practice game. R Fair scored 25 points for Columbus while L Rearden added 10 as Caldwell and Caldwe showcased key performances.
A fragmented list of February and March events and meetings involving Kiwanis Rotary Robison Penney City Bakery Standard Oil Geo W Robison and other groups at the Court House and venues in Geo Wi Bruner Ivory A and B appear. The notes include dates in February and March with multiple club names and venue references.
A jagged OCR line mentions a commission of liberal origin and a governor served by Chandler. The text is fragmented with unclear connections and missing context, offering only hints of political roles and associates without concrete events or dates.
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