Community Club and Church Calendar Notes
January events listed for Gus Haynes Sunday School First Baptist Church meet 7 30 Tuesday Educational Building for regular monthly business and meeting Gardenia Club to meet at Heller home Wednesday afternoon Lilac Garden Club meets at Casey home Wednesday afternoon Ladies of the Eastern Star banquet at Otel Barlow Thursday evening with reservations call 397 J OES Chapter 328 to meet Thursday evening at 8 Worthy Grand for Aras to attend. Circle No 4 of WMS First Baptist Church met Monday morning for monthly meeting and social hour YWA at Main Street with Mary Lee Stodder presiding. devotion by June Duke and readings by Norma Jean Duke. 17 members and one guest present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Haynes
The
First Baptist Church
W.M.S
Aynes
Alton Williamess
Y.W.A
Alton Williams
Main Street
Mary
June Duke
Mary Lee Stodder
Ann
Rosa
Norma Jean Duke
Ees
Marjorie Whddle
Wanda Ruggies
Mary Lee Stod
Charlie Mac Pewell
Vor Heath
Williams
Margaret Hogue
Local travelers head to Oklahoma and Little Rock meetings
Mrs Oscar Greenberg and Miss Wanda Slagle with Miss Bennie Jo Holder journeyed to Norman Oklahoma to escort Mrs Harold Stanley and her daughter Sandra home to Hope. They plan to return Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John D Barlow are in Little Rock today for a speech at the Arkansas Hotel Association gathering. Buck Powers spends today in Little Rock for a hotel association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Greenberg
Wanda Slagle
Bennie Jo Holder
Norman
Oklahoma
Harold Stanley
Sandra
John D. Barlow
Little Rock
Barlow
Arkansas Hotel Association
Buck Powers
The
Hospital Notes On admission Mrs Dale Wilson at Julia Chester
Friends report Mrs Dale Wilson is a patient at Julia Chester hospital. Mrs Paul Kaiser is hospitalized at Josephine Hospital after a stroke while returning from Weatherford to her home with daughter Mrs S D Varner. Attendants at bedside include Mrs Varner Mr John Kaiser of Fort Worth and Mrs Raoul Fauvel of Port Neches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Wilson
Julia Chester Hospital
Paul Kaiser
Josephine Hospital
Weatherford
Texas
S. D. Varner
Varner
John Kaiser
Ft. Worth
Raoul Fauvel
Port Neches
Sons Enroll in U S Maritime Service Training
Alfred D. Brannan Jr and Donald R. Rogers are enrolled at the United States Maritime Service Training Station in St. Petersburg Florida. Both are in preliminary training with plans for deck and steward department special training before joining the Victory Fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred D. Brannan, Jr
A.D. Branan
United States Maritime Service Training Station
St. Petersburg
Florida
Brannan
Victory Fleet
Donald R. Rogers
FE. E. Rogers
West 6Th Street
Hope
Arkansas
Rogers
Stewards Department
We the Women We the Women by Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett critiques Helen Gahagan Douglas and Clare Boothe Luce for seeking glamor in Congress. She urges plain dress flat-heeled oxfords simple suits and severe hair to avoid glamor hype, noting aging women still crave spotlight and glamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Clare Boothe Luce
War Dept lists 59 Arkansans wounded in Europe and Pacific
The War Department released the names of 59 Arkansas soldiers wounded in the European and Southwest Pacific theaters. Next of kin have been notified of status changes. The list includes many soldiers with hometowns across Arkansas and notes their rank and unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansans
War Dept
Washington
War Department
Thomas F. Adair
Snyder
William R. Adcock
Rose Ud
James V. Allen
Crumad
Robert A. Allen
Arkadelphia
Dorvan Ashlock
Clarksville
Ervin R. Cotten
Malvern
Leroy H. Cowling
Nashville
Orville T. Dennis
Jonesboro
Huie T. Dixon
Russellville
Lawrence L. Downs
Litttle Rock
Wesley A. Dubois
Dalton
Henry P. Dunnam
Lavaca
Vernon H. Grey
Little Rock
Oscar J. Hammonds
Vandervoort
Amos M. Hardin
Marion
Floyd E. Haitin
Sims
Frank Hazeslip
Levy
James A. Heath Trumann
Robert H. Johnson
Adona
Robert . King
Warren
Roy King
Marianna
Claude Martin
Hamburg
Clifton McGathy
Boudell
Jack W. Montgomery
Palmyra
Alfred L. Morris
Gravette
Supper Meeting at Methodist Sunday School
The children division officers and teachers host the general workers council of the Methodist Church school Wednesday night in the church recreation rooms. Departmental meetings start at 7 00 pm with supper at 7 30 pm. Rev Ray Hozendorf of Prescott and Rev Van Harrell Prescott District superintendent will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Division
General Workers’ Council
Methodist Church
Ray Hozendorf
Prescott
van Harrell
Women in 1807 Georgia and social norms
A historical reflection on 1807 Georgia showing how women were viewed and treated. It contrasts gentlewomen’s expected modest roles with rare female business activity and public presence, noting social purity pressures, limited political engagement, and the male dominance in power and commerce.
Restrictions on furloughs are removed for soldiers
The War Department lifts all limits on 30-day furloughs. General George C. Marshall says returning servicemen on furloughs will rise markedly in coming months. Theater commanders and the chief of staff gain authority to release men for one month plus travel time.
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Thor
Husbes
Juner
Meir
Washington
War Department
George C. Marshal
Arkansas Legislature Debates Tax, Budget, and Aviation Rules
Lawmakers consider a two percent sales tax allocation to vocational education and a cap on mimeographing printing costs. A state aeronautics regulation bill and a constitutional voting age proposal draw opposition from private flyers and supporters. A claims disposition overhaul is postponed for governor Laney’s input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laney
House
Campbell
Paul van Dalsem
Perry
Senate
State Revenue Department
Vocational Education Fund
Office of Price Administration
Arkansas
J. N. Moore
Helena
Eugene Coffelt
Benton County
Moore
Aeronautcis Commission
Arkansas Private Flyers Association
Arkansas Aeronautics Commission
Aviation
Senate-House
National Congress
Barbs and Resolutions Mention Sparks of Swear Reactions
Brief item notes sharp barbs about New Year resolutions and a moment of public reaction. Mentions an explosion that partially wrecked a scene, with scant details available.
Banquet Tickets On Sale For Hope Chamber Event
Tickets for the Hope Chamber of Commerce annual membership banquet go on sale at local banks and chamber offices. Scott D. Hamilton of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce will be the guest speaker with the talk titled Hope for Sale. The full banquet program will be released tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Barlow Thursda
Scott D. Hamilton
Greater Little Rock Chamber of Seren Ae
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Jones Sets Farm Goals for 1945
Washington reports War Food Administration chief Marvin Jones urged farmers to boost food and feed output in 1945. He announced state proposed goals aligned with November 1944 recommendations, including a total acreage of 363 635 thousand acres and higher targets for flaxseed sugar beets clover seeds and other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aod
Marvin Jones
WFA
Jones
Salgather
British War Casualties Totals 1 943 554 From Sept 1939 to Nov 30
London reported Prime Minister Churchill disclosed Empire casualties from September 1939 to November 30 total 1 943 554 with the United Kingdom alone suffering 635 116 700 and dominion losses including Canada 78 085 Australia 84 861 India 152 587 New Zealand 34 115 South Africa 28 943 and other colonies 28 946 killed wounded prisoners and missing numbers broken down.
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London
British Empire
Churchill
Commons
United Kingdom
Dominion
Canada
Australia
India
New Zealand
South Africa
Rugged Enemy View From Lt Col McDonough On Saipan
Lt Col John F. McDonough of New York, returning from Saipan, describes the Japanese as among the most rugged adversaries faced in any theater. This assessment highlights the intensity of combat and the challenge posed by Japanese troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McDonough
New York
Saipan
Note on hotels and autumn era images
A midwest hotel recalls higher room rates of a bygone era and hints at a closing reading season before bathing girl pictures appear on magazine covers. Pedestrians are urged to be seen and not harmed as city life continues.
Robert Wait Dies Longtime Arkansas Bankers Secretary
Robert Eastin Wait, 75, of Little Rock, secretary of the Arkansas Bankers Association, died of a heart seizure at his home. He joined as part time secretary in 1996 and became full time in 1918, editing Arkansas Banker since 1917. Born in Pittsburgh, he studied in Little Rock and at the University of Tennessee. survivors include his wife, one daughter and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Robert Eastin Wait
Arkansas Bankers Association
Mr. Wait
Association
The
Arkansas Banker
Pittsburgh
University of Tennessee
Missing S/Sgt. William Reyenga Reported Since December
Mrs. Mamie Reyenga of Emmet Route One was notified by the War Department that her son S/Sgt. William T. Reyenga has been missing in action since December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Reyenca
Emmet Route One
Mamie Reyenga
Emmet
War Department
S'Sgt
William T
Billy) Reyenga
Political Commentary On Phrases Of Praise And Risk
The text notes that politicians face criticism regardless of actions in politics. It suggests the President might disappoint a biographer of General de Gaulle and Gov. Dewey would face censure if proposing policies opposing Democratic views. It concludes that in politics one is damned whether one does or does not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Earle
Katherine
Kitty
Mrs. Earle
Aaron Burr
Napoleon
Lord Bacon
Georgia
Crats
General de Gaulle
France
Gov. Dewey
Sharp curtailment of match production raises shortage fear
New York reports that reduced production will not create a shortage but push greater use of large kitchen matches. Industry spokesmen say 1944 output runs at 85 percent of 1943, which was 80 percent of 1942 production, while paper book matches continue to be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Military Demands Cut Domestic Match Production
Production shifts heavily toward armed forces with about 35 percent devoted to military uses and all small safety-type matches reserved for defense needs.
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Dal
Tesday
Gardenia Club
H. G. Heller
14Th Street
Arch
Lilag Garden Club
Pat Casey
W. Q. Warren
Ladies of the Eastern Stars
Otel Barlow
Fe Call
O.E.S
Nic Hall
Zoming
Kora Tullis
Fred. Tullis
la Guardia
Hos Jin
New Orleans
Rialto
Gail Russell
Diana Lynn
Jean Heather Charles Quisley
Robert Benchley
Ygsanovay
Ges Ihats
Dickie Moore
Ruth Millett
Luzon
Lingayen
NEA Teleonoto
A Chaplin
Luzon Island
Philippines
Ernest E. Murphy
James J. Nyers
North Little Rock
Morris W. Quick
Des Arc
Tyree Riley
Monticello
Pic
Coy L. Ryan
Parkin
Fester L. Weathers
Bradford
Southwest Pacific
Pym
Aubrey J. Apple
Dardanelle
James W. Aston
Wynne
Jack Bohannan
Rockhouse
Ralph L. Caston, Jr
Lake Village
Hansell Dorsett, Jr
McCrary
Clifton L. Feagins
Tech
Haskel H. Gladden
Westerns Grove
Victor L. Glenn
Gentry
Earnest E. Harper
Fort Smith
George F. Johnson
Stuttgart
Jesse L. Johnson
Conway
C. L. Long
Palestine
Jesse L. Martin
Vincent E. Massanti
Peat Denzil D. McIntosh
Desre
Joe P. Peacock
Humphrey
Paul V. Sanderson
Luxora
Benjamin O. Tharp
Lowell T. Thrash
Glenwood
James A. Williams
Prattsvale
Methodist
Stan
Hhese
Con’ T
C. C
Uncle Santq
Germany
Japan
Ward & Son
Kay Christopher
Evanston
Chicago Press
Elaine Steinbach
Forest Park
Robert Wait
Bankers
Nother
KODAK
Shipley Studio
Hope Studio
Chevrolet
Wylie Moter Co
Martha Manning
Frosteca
Chas. A. Haynes
Sage
Lerae
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