Willisville Wins Two From Bodcaw in Bodcaw Gym
In Bodcaw Ark on Monday January 9 Willisville senior teams swept two games. The senior girls topped Bodcaw 18 to 3 with Waters and Silvey each scoring eight and Rodgers adding two. Willisville senior boys won 24 to 20 led by Simpson with eight points. West had five and Martin and Riley four each. Willisville next faces Smackover on January 11.
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Bodcaw
Ark
Willisville
Bodcaw Gymnasium
Janiuary
Waters
Silvey
Rodgers
Simpson
Willsville
West
Marlin
Riley
Smackover
City Hope Arkansas Street Improvement District 6 Tax Notice
Legal notice of real property tax by W P Agee collector for Street Improvement District No 6 Hope Arkansas. Property owners in the district must pay assessments for Bay of paving and street work from February 1 to February 1, 1939, inclusive, through Citizens National Bank as collection agent.
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City of Hope
Arkansas
Citizens National Bank
W. 'P. Agee
Hope Arkansas Special Assessment District Tax Collection Notice
The Sorane District special assessment for gutter and curb work on all streets within Hope Arkansas will be collected by the district. Property owners who do not pay by February 15, 1939 face legal penalties and collection actions. The collector will receive assessments at Citizens National Bank from February 1 to February 11, inclusive.
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Itax Books
of Hope
Arkansas
Ted
Citizens National Bank
W, P, Agee
Abington Moves to Void Amendment Vote in Arkansas
In Little Rock a tense Arkansas legislature debated Dr. W. Abington’s bid to void and not certify Amendment 32 from the 1938 election. The joint session wrestled with whether it could or should take action, while Speaker Bransford stated he would certify the vote as recorded.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
House
W. Abington
Beebe
Senate
John M. Bransford
Abington
Secretary of State
Bransford
Herman Horton
Craighead
Bob Bailey
State official remarks on objections to filing process
A secretary of state aide noted objections can be filed, while a session member stated he has little to do with the matter and expressed no personal involvement. The remarks reflect ongoing procedural discussions surrounding the filing process.
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Tion
Secretary of State
Chile’s peaceful transition amid South American radical and capitalist forces
The discussion surveys Chile’s 1931 election where Aguirre Cerda won as a broad democratic coalition, amid Nazi fascist and socialist currents. It notes Argentina’s rising capitalism challenging radicalism, shaping a regional balance that may be resolved through free republican governance.
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Aguirre
Argentina
Paraguay
Bolivia
Uruguay
Mexico
Peru
South
South America
John Arledge’s rise from toil to screen acting
John Arledge quit school after his father’s death to support his family then built a varied career. He left vaudeville to chase Hollywood work, later held jobs in a creamery and a department store as an extra before breaking through. He is now featured in Twelve Crowded Hours and is noted for his organ playing and college acting roots.
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John Arledge
Hollywood
Alice’s
Yelors
Hitler Says Italy Should Delay Colonial Demands One Year
The German government rejected a US request for special rights for American citizens in Germany. In Rome, Hitler urged Mussolini to help keep peace for one year before insisting on Italy’s natural aspirations, while Mussolini refused to retreat from colonial aims on France. In Spain, Franco’s forces advanced toward Barcelona, with Lerida reporting Moroccan troops capturing Tortosa as Barce lona faced growing danger.
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United States
Germany
France
Chamberlain
Mussolini
Hitler
Spain
Franco
Catalonia
Barcelona
Lerida
Tortosa
Latin America as a Collection Not a Unity
The text argues that Latin America is not a unified region but a collection of diverse countries. It notes that each nation can be markedly different in governance and policy, contrasting with a singular regional identity.
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Latin America
Europe
Gannett Attacks Metropolitan Newspapers for Bias
The piece cites Frank Gannett arguing that metropolitan papers are hindered by financial obligations to advertisers and owners. He contends this influence leads to news omission and distorted editorial opinion, unfairly disadvantaging workers and other citizens against backers.
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America
Winter Cage Schedule Roundup for Local Teams
A fragmented schedule lists cage matchups for Feriday Patmos Saratoga Guernsey Washington Spring Hill Columbus Blevins and Fulton across January and February. Notable pairings include Saratoga at Fulton, Guernsey at Washington, Patmos at Saratoga, and multiple Tuesday and Friday fixtures with intercity crossovers.
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Feriday
Janny
Saratoga
Fulton
Guernsey
Washington
Spring Hills
Columbus
Patmos
Blevins
Spring Hill
Palmos
Pulmas
Arkansas and Texas Clash in Tough Two-Game Series
Arkansas and Texas meet in a two game set in Austin that could shape the Southwest Conference race. Arkansas, struggling after back to back losses to SMU, faces a long road trip and must win to keep title hopes alive. Texas, defeated by Rice Institute in their opener, seeks a series win to regain status as a conference favorite. The Razorbacks rely on Adams, Neil Martin, and Freiberger as their starting forwards in a critical showdown.
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Austin
Texas
Arkansas
Southern Methodist
Arkansas Parkers
Payetteville
Rice Institute
Adams
Neil Martin
Freiberger
Texas A&M Faces Parkers in Arkansas Tilt at Home
Coach Jack Gray plans a strong lineup as Texas faces the Parkers led by captain Willie Tate. Center Will Tate, a 6 foot 5 inch starter, is set to clash with Frei berger, while guard Bobby Moets, slowed by Rice game bumps, likely starts. Sophomores Chester, Granville, and W. D. Houpt, who began in Oklahoma City, are expected to log substantial minutes against Arkansas.
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Ter
Gammill
Jack Gray
Texas
Willie Tate
Freiberger
Bobby Moets
Rice
Chester
Granville
W. D. Houpt
Oklahoma City
Arkansens
Legislature Advances Repeal Bill on Auto Testing
The legislature sent a repeal bill 3, B. No. 3 by a 29 to 8 vote. Senators Gene Higginbotham, Joe W. Kimzey, and L. Walter Wheatley introduced the measure. The wide margin suggested opponents would struggle to overturn a possible governor veto. Vesey and Weisenberger from Hempstead voted for the auto-test repealer.
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Gene Higginbotham
Hardy
Joe W. Kimzey
Magnet
L. Walter Wheatley
Hot Springs
Bailey
Vesey
Weisenberger
Hempstead
No Time to Marry Chapter VI Aboard Janet's Dilemma
Serial story set in 1939 follows Janet Dwight amid mounting bills and a looming house payment. Cynthia unsettles Janet with a mysterious dress purchase and talk of making it pay, while Aunt Mary governs with stern concern. A late telephone interrupts a fragile calm as secrets simmer toward possible confrontation.
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Janet
Cynthia
Aunt Mary
Lance
Mr. Bryant
Mary
the Avalon
Janet Dwight
Hang
Margy
Jan
Cyn
Cean
Tan
Dinener
Barney McKnight
Sally Rand at Fair Show Sparks Debate Across Two Expos
The piece notes Sally Rand’s past gallery and shows a tense debate about nude performance at the 1939 New York and San Francisco fairs. It cites Rand’s 23 and 27 percent attendance figures from prior venues and quotes insiders praising her business acumen while warning against overexposure.
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San Francisco
America
New York
Sally Rand
Chicago
Century of Progress
Sally
Grover Whaien
Manhattan
Sally Rands
Sally” Rands
Domingle
Connick
Paris
Salty
San Francisco Fair
Senate Vote Records Include Pilkinton Support
In the house and Pilkinton voted for it in the senate, marking a consequential partisan move. The action aligns with Pilkinton's past positions and suggests broader legislative momentum on the measure.
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House
Pilkinton
Senate
Baylor Wins From Aggies 38 to 34
Baylor edged Texas A&M 38 to 34 in a tight Southwest Conference basketball game at College Station. Dub Wolters sparked a late surge with three field goals as Baylor pulled away. Grady Vaughn Dawson and Judge Smith led Aggies with 10 points each.
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College Station
Texas
Beara
Tlle
Texas Agrios
Aggies
Wnitl
Dub Wolters
Baylor
Dawson
Jipolnia
Grady Vaughn
Judge Smith
Aggie Guard
Sally Coberrn's Finances Fuel Busy Advertising Operation
Sally Coberrn runs a sizeable business with heavy finances and dividends, while safeguarding most assets in annuities. She travels with a large file of photos, advertising copy, press notices, radio scripts, and a substantial staff of employees.
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Sally
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