London Shelter Wedding Amid War Woes
In a London East End shelter during an air raid, a nurse, a dock worker fiancé, and 8000 mournful onlookers watched a couple wed in a temporary ceremony led by Father Grosser as drums of war roared. The event culminated with a legal church ceremony next day amid cheers and tears.
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Ifst
Foom
Dr.r. Jones
London
Ell
New York
Gress
Ither
East End
Father
Grosser
Piere
Father Grosser
Limehouse
Jack London
Hind
Syfe
East
State Library contest invites rural school letters
Arkansas State Library Commission seeks student letters explaining how the State Library helps rural schools. Entries from rural areas under 5,010 population must be 100 words or less and include writer name grade and school district. Prizes for each group awarded to the school library. letters due February 15, 1941.
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Arkansas State Library Commission
Staw
State Library Commission
State Library
War Memorial Building
Little Rock
Arkansas
State Library Commission Bulletin
Elsie Weisenberger
Hempstead
City
Hope
Ex Alton Camp Doctor Dies in Automobile Accident
Dr. Robert Erle Evans 32 former Alton CCC camp physician died January 3 in Duncan hospital after injuries from a car crash near Hugo Oklahoma. He was en route to Fort Sill to take a physical exam before a month in Pennsylvania then duty with the U S Army at El Paso Texas. A former Hope resident he served 18 months at the Alton CCC camp and is survived by his widow.
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Robert Erle Evans
Hugo
Oklahoma
Evans
Duncan
Fort Sill
Ohlo
Pennsylvania
United States Army
el Paso
Texas
Hope
Presbyterian Men of Church to Meet
The monthly supper meeting of the Presbyterian men of church will be held Tuesday night. The men are asked to assemble in the auditorium at 7 o clock. A good program has been planned and all men are urged to attend.
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Presbyterian Men of Church
Arkansas Officials Announce Highway Board Appointments
Gov Adkins will appoint a seven member Highway Commission with W W Mitchell continuing as director. Members named include Claude Ward Fort Smith Donald Barger Plainview M L Sigman Monticello and Sam J Wilson Montrose along with district representatives. Senate confirmation required. Legislature to convene Monday to organize for Adkins inauguration Tuesday with Lt Gov Bailey presiding in the Senate and Kemp Toney to name speaker.
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Claude Ward
Fort Smith
Donald Barger
Plainview
M. L. Sigman
Monticello
Sam J.wilson
Montrose
W. W. Mitchell
High‘ways
Bailey
Senate
Paul W. Sheridan
Highway Commission
H. E. Bobley
Morritson
George Appleby
Fayettevile
Hugh B. Benton
Fordyce
James F. King
Pocshontas
House
Rowland Lindsey
Searcy
Kemp Toney
Ping Bluff
Means Wilkinson
Sebastian County
Griffin Smith
Arkansas Supreme Court
Willkie Backs Modified Lend Lease Plan For War Aid
Willkie, the 1940 Republican candidate, endorsed a modified lend-lease bill and said he will fly to England soon for a private assessment of the international situation. He urged a fixed-term grant of extraordinary presidential powers while protecting Congress, and stressed he would travel as a private citizen seeking firsthand facts. He did not claim personal contacts with British officials and said he would meet anyone willing to see him.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
England
Congress
Wilkie
Europe
British Bring Big Guns Up to Tobruk Line
British dispatch reports a hoisted force of large cavalry cannons from Bardia to Tobruk to strengthen siege defenses. The move follows their use in Bardia’s capture and aims to increase firepower against encircled Libyan port defenses. Thousands of Talang refugees face water shortages amid the surrounding siege.
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Cairo
Bardia
Haves
Tobruk
Bradia
Taliang
Statewide drive to defeat infantile paralysis gains steam
Arkansas officials forecast an early national campaign surge. A White House 3 30 p m broadcast features Eleanor Roosevelt. Arkansas leaders include Willie Lawson and John H Greene urging Mississippian support. Hot Springs National Park touted as a future center for infantile paralysis treatment.
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White House
Washington
Eleanor Roosevelt
National Broadcasting Company
Mutual Broadcasting System
Willie Lawson
Arkansas
Roosevelt
John H. Greene
Greene
Little Rock
J.J. Harrison
Ackins
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs
Mrs J McWilliams Breaks Hip in Fall
Jenny McWilliams sister of Mrs John S Gibson fractured her hip in a fall at her West Division street home Monday morning. Julia Chester hospital attendants described her condition as very serious.
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Jenny McWilliams
John S. Gibson
West Division Street
Julia Chester Hospital
Barbs on Rights and Unanswered Questions Echo in Text
Mocking lines urge standing on own rights and claim a new lay tomorrow is real. Areflected note recalls captured Italian officers reframe the Greek campaign as a blunder, stirring unanimous sentiment. Metaphor about knocking at a Lienil's door suggests quitting. Experience as teacher remains elusive.
Contested Elections and Senate Clerk Appointments
The contest challenges Fletcher Long of Augusta for failing to pay the poll tax by October 1, 1940, while Moore of Helena faces a contest by Sheffield of Helens. Former Senator Hall Smith of Clarendon, now in Little Rock, is slated as chief clerk, with Wardle of Marianna expected to be chosen Journal clerk and announced by Lieutenant Governor Bailey.
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B. A. Fletcher Long
Augusta
John I. Moore
Helena
John C. Sheffield
Helens
Senato Hall
Smith
Clarendon
Little Rock
William Wardle
Marianna
Senate
Bailey
Hollywood 1941 poised for biggest film year despite chaos
NEA Service notes flu and holiday slowdowns curb production but 28 top budget features begin soon, as Hollywood bets 1941 will be its peak year. Bob Hope rumored to change name to Banke Knight. Marines Roosevelts visit sets. Donat prefers London climate. autry and Vallee adapt star power into broader venues.
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Frank Capra
Wolff
Hollywood
IIT
Bob Hope
Banke Knight
Marines Mitwe
Fragmentary dialogue hints at romance and secrecy
A jagged dialogue sequence depicts a junior partner in love with a girl. He tries to steer conversation away as a boss approaches, while the girl speaks of their future and a cozy home. The tone suggests a melodramatic scene with tension and hidden motives.
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H O
Time Tested Cold Remedies Promoted by Vicks
A health note urges vigilance against contagious colds and shares home care tips. It endorses Vicks Vatronol and VapoRub as two complementary treatments and advises rest, fluids, and outdoors activity, concluding to contact a physician if symptoms worsen.
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Vicks VapoRub
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