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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1940
Page
4
An incident described with bitter tone recounts a boy's despair as a dog is killed in a cruel act, leaving a child heartbroken. The chaotic scene is tied to a troubled aura among youths in Chicago with references to local figures, and a community page lists church meetings and visits from relatives across towns.
The Columbus Tidependents defeated the McLeod Texans 48 to 45 Thursday night at home. Despite injuries, Columbus pressed early, led 46 to 35 after three quarters, and held off a late McLeod rally as Wray led with 18 points for McLeod and Caldwell contributed 13 for Columbus.
The Rev Harry Winterteyer presides at Saint Marks Church with Holy Communion and Morning Prayer on Sunday February 25 1940. Evangelist Guy Shields to speak at 9 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday school at 9 45. Christ's Ambassadors Union begins at 6 pm. Revival meetings run all week with daily services at night except Monday and morning services except Monday and Tuesday.
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church led by Pastor Weiuls A Purtle invites all to Sunday school at 3:45. The sermon titled The Called How Are They Called will be preached with services at 6:30 program and 8:30 p.m. The church doors remain open to all attendees.
Hawling bowling results dated February 21, 1940 list Prilay among participants with scores and placements. Local clubs report totals, averages, and standings for men and women bowlers, noting any records or notable strikes achieved during the event.
Los Angeles report notes a court finding after a suspect named Mudie Marcus faced a trial at Avaulyer. Details are partial due to damaged OCR, but the item centers on license suspension and related judicial action.
Oaklawn Park prepares for its seventh racing season opener with a 20 horse nomination list for the Simo Mayor Leo McLaughlin inaugural handicap. Entries include three-year-olds Philosopher Endy and Miss Ethel plus veteran runners like Leading Article and Silverette. The event features a 65 foot shorter Oaklawn track layout at a mile and a quarter.
Paul Dean plans to retire from baseball this year. The junior partner in a famous pitching duo with Diz intends to leave the sport before the Giants season, saying he notified manager Brit Terry and spoke to reporters on Friday night.
A New Yorker visits New York glamorous spots as Dempsey's and Fan and Bill Gilded Age social life are discussed. Celebrities Milton Berle Abe Lyman Kay Kayser Everett Mitchell Georgy Lowther Eileen Herrick and Mayor Le Guinell are named amid rumors of marriages divorces and rivalries. Dempsey’s wife Harrick and their children are noted while the scene shifts to Miami Beach with Palm Broadway hotels and a prize mayor contest.
Schedule shows February 2 2 county tournament at Bleving February 27 Guernsey at Palio March 12 district tournament at Blevins High Schau February 23 and 24 senior tournament Boyer Blevins 60 New Yorkers in Florida army camp basketing routine.
A discussion of Joan Crawford's film choices and public appeal outlines criticism of her work in the era. The column notes varying opinions in Hollywood, with references to other stars and productions, including Miss Couchford and a string of film titles and industry names.
Ann, a young woman with tight funds, dreams of fashioning a personal ad and a new look amid financial strain. She navigates wardrobe fixes, shopping limits, and the lure of a nascent romance as she plots an adventurous step toward love and independence.
A fragmentary, stylized account notes Miss Crawford facing harsh public scrutiny during a dramatic audition. It hints at tension over staged romance, audience demand, and choices shaping her career, with references to stage roles and rival temptations.
A muddled report describes an apprenticeship program with a 1 percent wage note and a revised pay scale. It mentions Ray Glaukieh Pulnehum and Burl Baile amid references to TMalesh and Pinehurs, with March 14 cited for a wage change and a one year term tied to a reward or allowance.
A garbled essay fragment weaves literary reflections with scattered names, places, and dates. It hints at commentary on literature, society, and memory, mentioning people like Capeor and Whitin, and snippets of discussion about towns, panels, and events, but the text remains incoherent and largely unreadable.
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