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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

4

Fragmentary Daily Notes and Local Announcements

A mixed reading of day’s work lines and notices includes a marriage announcement for Hazel Hogan to Merle McMahon in Camden on February 1, with plans to reside in Camden, Arkansas. Also mentions a hospital patient, visitors in Texarkana, and a Friday 3:30 pm Episco pal day prayer service at St Mark’s.

Idette Hogan Chindel Hazel Merle McMahon Camden Pines Camders Joan St. Mark's Episcupyl Church

Friday Music and Choral Club Meetings Schedule

The Friday Music group meets at Mrs Guy Busye's home on England street with the Chora club at 2 30 pm and study at 4 30 pm Ms Hendrix Spraggins to lead the service The First Presbyterian choir rehearses at 7 pm Thursday night at the church Miss Martha Ann Singleton departed Thursday for Hearne Texas to join relatives and then pursue Baylor University studies in Waco for the spring term

Eli Wil Guy Busye England Street Hendrix Spraggins First Presbyterian Ehyrely Martha Ann Singleton Hearne Texas Houge Singleton Baylor University Waco Mae Se

Chamberlain May Aid Italy and France, Reports Say

Hints in two Italian newspapers claimed British Prime Minister Chamberlain sought to settle Italy’s unofficial claims on French territory. A rival paper accused Chamberlain of pressuring Hitler regarding Italy and hinted at a potential move toward mediation. In London, Britain failed to break the Jewish Arab deadlock after a two hour St James's Palace discussion, though the talks were cordial and left positions unchanged.

Rome Italy Merlin Chamberlain Ialy Hitler London Eng St James Katoce

Texas Cagers Triumph Over TCU 53 26

Texas defeated Texas Christian University 53 to 26 to remain atop the Southwest Conference standings. Texas led 24 to 11 at halftime and held control throughout the game. Hull and Moers led with 10 points each for Texas, while Cresecluse scored nine for TCU as the Christians showed notable effort.

Texas Cagers TCU Austin Texas University of Texas Texus Christian University

Arkadelphia Man to Be Foreign Correspondent

Arkadelphia native Otha Harrelson, formerly with the Associated Press in New York City, will sail in May to London to serve as AP foreign correspondent. A Ouachita College alumnus, he edited the Signa and earned an AB, then an MA at Northwestern, with journalism work in Chicago. He is the son of Mrs. R. T. Harrelson of Arkadelphia and the late R. T. Harrelson.

Arkadelphia Ark Otha Haverelson New York Associated Press New York City France London Albany N.Y Harrelson

Bailey vetoes bill. Arkansas politics clash over state funding

Governor Bailey vetoes Senate Bill No. 11 in a contentious move to preserve the status quo and protect the state's improved credit position. Senator Kimsey denounces the veto as a sorrowful setback, arguing it denies tax relief to average residents and favors outside interests.

Page Onesen Assembly Senate

Run in Her Stocking Myrna Loy Discovery

A deglamourizing discovery in an M G M projection was made at the studio while preparing Run in Her Stocking. The incident, linked to Myrna Loy, signals a shift in how star images are presented on screen.

Myrna Loy Mollywood Galif

Marriage Curb Is Urged Upon State

LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Legislative Council for Social Legislation urges enactment of a marriage law requiring advance notice of intention to wed. Senate Bill No. 140 would raise the age of consent for marriage to 16 for girls and 18 for boys, with 24 states and the District of Columbia already having advance notice laws. The council cites the prevention of unlawful marriages and the benefits of uniform laws with neighboring states Tennessee and Mississippi already shielding their youth.

Little Rock Arkansas Legislative Council Maupin Cummings Fayetteville Roy Milum Warrison 4.C. E. Boelson Crittenden County District of Columbis Tennessee Misssissippi Arkansas Milwn-Cummings

1939 to Be Best Since 1929 Belief Expressed

In Little Rock a belief that 1939 would be the best business year since 1920 was voiced by FQ Williams of United Drug, Boston, at the Arkansas Rexall convention closing session. Williams, speaking for President Louis K. Leggett, said substantial budget increases in drug lines, juju res, advertising and other departments were made in preparation for notable expansion this year. Lou Hess of Eureka Springs was installed as president of the Arkansas Rexall club.

Little Rock Williams United Drug Coming Boston Mass Arkansas Rexall Louis K. Leggett Ballanat Dug Coneser Lou Hess Eureka Springs Arkansas Rexall Club

Loy Workday Drama Scene Sparks Remake Talk

Tuesday night results prompted officials to note that Myrna Loy spent the day filming in one stocking. A conference will decide whether the scenes must be remade.

Sayeo Ewe Myrna Loy Row

Delivery of Social Security Lump Sum Finds 2 Day Route

Texarkana Social Security Board manager John H. Cooter recalled a case where a lump-sum payment to a deceased wage earner’s aged aunt faced repeated probate delays. The administrator died, another was killed, and a judge died before a fourth administrator finally enabled the check to reach the survivor. Cooter notes most claims need no administrator and now the average processing time from claims receipt to beneficiary payment is under two days. The field office is at 406 Federal Building, Texarkana.

Texarkana Ark Garcia Yil Valed John H. Cooter Aanager Social Security Board Cooter Jay ¢Leims Lesshan Fedderal Building

Japanese Chinese Issue Broadcast Tonight on Coast Network

A radio program titled The Town Meeting of the Air will air Thursday February 23 at 9 30 p m. The broadcast will explain Japan's occupation of China and discuss Nippon's military strength with speakers on the coast network of the National Broadcasting Company.

China Stength Nippon Weyl National Broad~casting Company Broad

Benton Forfeits to Hope in Conference Play

Benton forfeited their Friday night matchup with Hope, a move thought to grant Benton a conference win. Nortoun Green of Benton leads the league with 42 in a game and an average of 21.2 points. Benton has a season average of 45 points per game and 963 total points. J.D. Jones may travel to Pine Bluff. if Coach Hammons cannot go, Bill Brasher will coach.

Benton Hope Bobcats Nortoun Green Bobcat J.D. Jones Pine Bluff Foy Hammons Hammons Bill Brasher Green Janes Big Baker Bilen Murphy Eason Well Purtle Taylor I Fuller Beckworth Calhoun Baker Flen Puller Taylor Eason Jones

Readers debate stock market plan for Hope

The Star prints a brief letters page urging fair credit to Sutton and Collier for expanding Hope's livestock market. The writer criticizes omissions in coverage and notes the Chambers of Commerce collaboration with Sutton, Collier, and allied cattle trades toward a better stock yard location, preferably near a railroad. A Hollywood correspondent adds Gracie Allen is flaunting new jewelry.

the Star Bowden Chamber of ‘Commerce Lani Sutton & Collier Hope Sutton & Calfier Star Hope Chambers of Commerce Sutton & Caller

Notable Speakers to Debate Japanese Aggression Views

The American Committee for Non Participation In Japanese Aggression announces a debate featuring Dr Walter H Judd an eye witness of occupation in China Dr Percy Noel author of When Japan Fights and Dr Thomas Healy co author of Why Meddle in the Orient The judging claim Judd is the most effective speaker on China before American audiences and will face able exponents of opposing views.

Walter H. Judd China Percy Noel Japan Thomas Healy Orient Judd American Committee For Non

Hope Debate Team Beats Arkadelphia in first meet

The Hope debate team defeated Arkadelphia in a two room auditorium and biology lab debate with unanimous decisions on the resolution That the United States should form a lasting alliance with Great Britain. Frederick Taylor Frances Yocum and Edward Lester lead the affirmative while Dick McFarland Billy Orton and Randolph Jr lead the negative. Judges included Rev. Brewster Mrs Haynes and others. The team plans trips to Arkadelphia Henderson Magnolia and A M tournaments.

Hope Wong Arkadelphia United States Great Britain Frederick Taylor Frances Yocum Dick McFarland R. E. Jackson Randolph Jr J. W. Muggs Billy Orton Edward Lester Gelbraith Thomas Brewster Henry Haynes Lawrence Martin Syd McMath van Hays Lawson Glover Frances Yorum Henderson Magnolia A

Hetchler Hensley Defendant Warned To Appear In Court

The defendant Thelma Hetchler Hensley is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Witness my hand and seal as clerk of said court on this February 1939.

Thelma Hetchler Hensley Thelma Hetchler Hensley

Smith Household Cleared After Smoke Fire

A Washington Route family faced a smoke incident as their home was affected by fire. Neighbors reported no injuries while fire crews contained the blaze and investigated the cause. The Smith household sustained property damage, with residents evacuated briefly and plans for repairs underway.

George’ Bro Washington Smith

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