Sonja Henie Weds Rich New Yorker in Chicago Apartment
Chicago reports that Sonja Henie, famous skater and actress, married Dan Popping a wealthy New Yorker in Arthur H. Wirtz’s Chicago Stadium apartment. Dr. Joshua Oden presided. Henie wept during the ceremony as photographers captured the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sonja Henie
Dan Popping
New York
Arthur H. Wirtz
Chicago Stadium
Joshua Oden
Irving Park Lutheran Church
Miss Henie
Henie
Topping
Brookly
Social Calendar Highlights From First Presbyterian Circle Meetings
Circles of the First Presbyterian church meet at homes for four o clock sessions led by hostesses Mrs. Dorsey McRae Mrs. Burkey Mrs. Tor pley Mrs. Florence Hyatt and Mrs. Crit Stuart Circle No 5 plans a meet in Texarkana The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church gathers for mission study Mrs Evan Wray hosts a gathering to honor cousin Mrs A C Williams of White Plains NY Myriads of summer flowers and four tables at games produce high scores and prizes The McRae family hosts an al fresco party for relatives on East Third Street including out of town guests and a wedding notice for Lauella Cobb and James T Cobb in Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crit Stuart
Cicete
First Presbyterian Church
Texarkana
Women's Missionary Society of the First
Baptist Church
Churcl
Circle News
Evan Wray
Wilnms
North Hervey Street
A. C. Williams
White Plains
New York
Robert LaGrone Jr
Frank Johnson
Mery Haynes
Charles Haynes
Sue Rucker
Phillipene Telands
Mary Haynes
Aries Haynes
Barlow
Miss Haynes
McChiry Snodgrass
Little Rock
Missy Sue Rocker
Arcenery
Mairriet Ann Pritchard
Mary Ann Lile
Remmel Young
Tommy' Kinser
Lal Fresco
McRae
East Third Street
William Glover
Soys
Dorsey David
Beuge McRae
Church of Christ Revival Continues
Revival of the Church of Christ grows in interest despite heavy rain. Evangelist W. E. Howard of Green Wille Texas delivers gospel sermons. Meeting continues until next Wednesday night. Friday night topic is the New Birth. Services at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. E. Howard
Green
Wille
Texas
Armstrong County South Carolina Post Office Status Confusion
In Armstrong County South Carolina a question arises about the county’s standing in the nation and whether it lacks a post office or postal status. The fragment hints at administrative or postal irregularities affecting local residents.
Local Socials Feature Wide Round of Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Ralph Burton and daughters Corn and Louise Burton and Miss Inca Hurst of Lewisville were Thursday atternorm guests at Mr and Mrs Roy Allison. Nancy Will visits in Hot Springs with Mrs P H Parrott. Dorsey McRae hosts Thursday guests Bruce McKrac and Dor sey David, Malvern. Lula Garland of Shreveport visits Emmet and relatives in Hope. Lin and J A Moore of Muskogee Oklahoma join Mrs John Arnold Moore in the city. Dr and Mrs A J Neighbors host visitors from Texarkana. S G Norfleet improving after long confinement. Katherine Hane spends Fourth of July in Little Rock. Claude Waddle and daughter Mary Dell join Howard Waddies on Independence Day. B L Rettig visits Malvern with sister Mrs Joe Marhuck. Cecil Houston of Salem visits his parents H M Houston. Arch Cannon and Clarice Cannon guests of Mr and Mrs Earnest Still in Arkadelphia. J E Berry and daughters Robin and Margaret visit from Smackover. O S Midllebranke of Latour Louisiana visits T A Micelles. Carolyn Trimble and Mary Cornel return after visiting the Misses Trimble in Holloway. Harold, Magnolia coach, visits the city. Dr and Mrs W R Hamilton and daughters return from trips to Atlanta, Baltimore, Washington, and New York. to Mrs A C Kolb and son Peyton.
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Ralph Burton
Corn
Louise Burton
Inca Hurst
Lewisville
Roy Allison
Nancy Will
P. H. Parrott
Hot Springs
Dorsey McRae
Bruce MeKrac
Litthy Rock
William Te, Glover and Son
Dorsey David
Malvern
Lula Garland
Shreveport
Emmet
Hope
J. Arnold Moore
Lin
Muskogee
Oklahama
John Arnold
A. J
Texarkana
S. G. Norfor
Katherine Hane
Little Hock
Claude Waddle
Mary Dell
Magnetic Independence Day
Howard Waddies
Carolyn Trimble
Mary Cornel
Holloway
Trimble
Davao
Harold
Magnolia
W. R. Hamilton
Mirtha
Barbara
Shelp
Atlanta
Georgia
Balimore
Washington
New York
Aryl
Bill’ Wray
Mary Corner
Betty Cox
Presentt
Mickay Williams
John Burrow
A. C. Carter
Aubrey Green
Jimmy
C. D. Dickinson
Mary Joy
Hamilton Orton
Marilyn
Ashdown
Atkins Campaign Observes Subiaco Dedication Day
Atkins campaign notes struggle to gain traction as Governor Bailey attends the Subiaco observance and the state Tuberculosis Sanitarium dedication near Booneville. Aspirants warn of distractions from German invasion coverage, Democratic convention in Chicago, and Fort Smith liquor conspiracy trials set for July 15.
Weekend notices from Silom Springs and Hot Springs
Community notices list residents traveling to conferences and visiting friends. Names include Miss Metty June Monts Margie O Neal Marion Crutchfield Lill Bryan Lucille Wiggins Clyde Sexton and others. Trips cover Ridge Crest North Carolina Thorneburg Arkansas Shreveport Texarkana and Hot Springs with multiple families accompanying relatives.
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Silom Springs
Ridge Crest
North Carolina
J. S. Gibson Jr
Gibson
Lill Bryan
Lucille Wiggins
Clyde Sexton
Suly
Metty June Monts
Margie O'Neal
Marion Crutchfield
Girl Scouteam
Willkie Story Traces Early Roots From Indiana to Power
The narrative recalls Wendell Willkie’s rise from Indiana University days and a World War service to a Firestone career and political ascent. It traces his liberal instincts, family lineage in Germany, and key mentors who shaped his path toward presidential candidacy. The piece notes pivotal moments, including early taps into Phi Beta fraternity life and influential figures guiding his trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
Indiana University
Wen Willkie
Beta Theta Pi
Indiana
Apollo
Paul V. McNutt
Akron
Regal Department
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Willkie
Great
Commonwealth & Souther Corporation
Wendel L. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern
Bieler
Germany
Wendell
Hernand
Henrietta Willkie
Elwood
Ind
United States
Priseh and
Willcie
Werdlell Willkie
Ordinance to Buy Underground Cable for Hope Water Light
Ordinance No 556 authorizes the City of Hope Arkansas Board of Public Affairs to purchase underground cable one pole type RCOC oil switch one pole type constant current regulating transformer for the water and light plant at a cost not to exceed 776.60. The board must advertise for bids and award to the lowest responsible bidder. Emergency declared. ordinance in effect after passage and publication. Passed July 2 1940. Published July 5 1940. Allest T. R. Billingsley City Clerk W S Atkins Mayor.
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Board of Public Affairs
City of
Tope
Arkansas
C.O.C
Swhich
Hope Water
Hope
City OF Hope
Chy of Hope
Arkarsas
R.C.O.C
Hope Star
Job's Lessons on Faith amid World Suffering
The third quarter Sunday School lesson draws on the Book of Job to explore faith under disaster and suffering. Gilroy notes Job's trials, the differing human philosophies, and the central, only partially solvable question of why God permits suffering, ending with examples of steadfast faith and the enduring value of those who endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Gilroy
Advance
Holland
Job
God
Christ
Call Extra Police Continues on Page One Vote Contact
Former President Rodriguez urged all candidates to accept the results without contest to prevent internal strife and preserve patriotism. General Camelio and Almazan voiced support for yielding to the popular will, with Almazan warning of a movement if the government refuses to respect it. A district committee accused 39 percent of Almazan followers of not supporting the move.
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Kep
Rodriguez
Camelio
Almazan
Pharty
Alnazan
Churchill describes French fleet forced to yield to Britain
In a Commons address Churchill recounts British action off Oran and Mers el Kebir destroying French vessels including a Bretagne class battleship and a Dunkerque class battleship or battle cruiser. He notes ships entering British ports and Alexandria seizures, signaling drastic reduction of the French fleet and escalating Mediterranean control.
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NEA Serview Telephoia
Europe
House of Commons
Churchill
Commons
Marshal Petain
Germany
Oran
Mers el-Kebir
Algeria
France
Dunkerque
Sheerness
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Alexandria
Egypt
Iran
Toulon
Mediterranean
Geneva
Petain
Vichy
Bernin
United States
William C. Bullitt
Roosevelt
Stefani
Uernin
Berlin
Hitler
DNB
Voter Suppression Claims Tied to Police Gear Purchases
The report alleges that administration forces directed purchases to influence elections by supplying 6,000 rubber-encased steel clubs and 10,000 wooden clubs, along with bricks, aimed at deterring Almazun voters at polling stations. The actions allegedly emerged from federal district departments issuing vote credentials.
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Camacho
Almazun
Malaria Relief Ad Promises Quick Symptom Relief
An ad claims Nash’s Ic & LI Malaria Chol Monic and Laxative eases malaria symptoms within five to seven days and relieves constipation in hours. It guarantees money back if not satisfied after the first bottle, priced at fifty cents and distributed by John Gibson at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Ic & L
John
Gibson
Local Church Announces Sunday Worship and Bible School Times
The church lists Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m Junior Christian Endeavor Sdecicty mm evening worship at 7 45 o'clock The ministers sermon themes are The One True God and Church Invalids The public is invited to attend these services and worship with us following the New Testament precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Junior Christian Endeavor Sdecicty
Pentecostal West Fourth and Ferguson Pastor Graves
The Pentecostal church at West Fourth and Ferguson is led by Pastor W P Graves. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Young People service at 6:45 p.m. Regular service at 7:45 p.m. Ladies prayer meeting Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday 7:45 p.m. Bible study Friday 7:45 p.m. Public invited to all services.
Unity Missionary Baptist Church Invites Attendence
Unity Missionary Baptist Church at 511 South Erin Street led by Elder J M H Reaves invites all to Sunday school at 9 a m preaching at 6 7 p m and 8 p m Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday singing at 7 45 p m mid week prayer service 7 45 p m Come and inspect our church home in Hope join the growing attendance and singing as new pupils enlist in Sunday school and Y P T C
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P.T
Unity Missionary Church
Hope
City of Hope Approves Tractor Purchase Ordinance 1940
Ordinance No 55 authorizes the City of Hope to buy a diesel crawler tractor for up to 52200 from Purehi Tractor. The current tractor will be traded in as part of the payment. Repeals prior ordinance parts to support public health and safety with an emergency clause. Published July 5 1940 in Hope Star. Attests City Clerk T R Billingsley Mayor W S Atkins.
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Cf Hope
Arkansas
City of Hope
Kansas
City OF
P Chase
Hope
Star
Granting of liquor permit for Hope Arkansas
Commissioner of Revenues of Arkansas issues permit number 132 to F. G. Ward to sell and dispense spirituous liquors at retail on premises 102 W 2nd Ave Hope. Permit issued July 1 1940 and expires June 30 1941. F. G. Ward name of permittee. July 5 12
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Commissioner of Revenues
State of
Arkansas
F. G. Ward
2Nd Ave
Hope
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New Yorker
Dorsey
WMC
ST. Joseph
Cobh Taylor
M. J. Taylor
Presscott
Lauella
James T. Cobb
Foul Cably
Church of Christ Revival
Brewster
Auditorum
Armstrong County
S. C
United
Saenger
Bill Boyd
Santa Fe
Llano
Gwe Ring
Corse i
Anas Fe WY
B. L. Rettig
Joe Marhuck
Cecil Houston
Salem
H. =. Houston
Arch Cannon
Clarice Cannon
Earnest Still
Ida Moe Cannon
Arkadelphia
J. E. Berry
Robin and
Margaret of
Sminckover
Midllebranke
Ata
Louisiang
T. A. Micellesbrooks
A. C. Kolb
Peyton
Irialto — Sun-Man
James Cagney
Ladies Specialty Shop
Oo Atkins
Migs
Mary
Sue, Kent
Dorsey Fuller
Nell Williams
Bill Garman
Jane Orton
Max Walker
W. J. Jones
Jitderson
Jay
REG
Easy Pay Tire Store
Walnut Street
Willki
W.S. Atkins
Kassalla
Queen Mary
Church News
First Christian North
Mai
West Ave
Keith Gregory
Pentecostal
West
Fourth and
Ferguson W. P. Graves
Unity Missionary Baptist
South
Erin Street
J. MH. Reaves
Mobotine
White Petroleum
JEL
T.R. Billingsley
W. S. Atkins
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