Dance For Soldiers At Barrett's Skating Rink
The Junior Chamber of Commerce entertainment committee led by Speedy Hutson announces a Tuesday night dance at Barrett's Skating Rink. The event honors soldiers aiding Hempstead County families near the Proving Ground, with free services and warm county support. Barrett's rink offers use of space to support the visiting troops and community welcome.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Speedy Hutson
Barrett's
Luck
Uncle Sam's Army
Hutson
Barrett
Legal Notice in Hempstead Chancery Court required answers
In the Hempstead Chancery Court Mrs. Clarich Guzzo petitioner versus O. Bird et al defendants. Defendants Mrs Luther Burns Berlin Hodnett and Mrs Berlin Hodnet his wife Herman Hodnett and Herman Hodnett his wife Mrs Sue Smith and Mrs Ida Thorp warn to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint and cross complaint of E G HACnett and Ludie Hacnett. Witness my hand and seal July 1 1941. (Seal) J P Byers Clerk. July 14 21 28 Aug 4.
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O. Bird
Cir
Luther Burns
Berlin Hodnett
Berlin Hodnet
Herman Hodnett
Sue, Smith
Ida Thorp
Pear
J.P. Byers
Laborers Await Work Orders at Hempstead Project
Hundreds of workers packed the downtown State Employment Bureau and the Southwestern Proving Ground as casual construction moved into week two. From the commandant's office 250 to 200 workers labored on the Proving Ground building tool houses offices and new roads. Carpenters received first calls while skilled men waited for additional machinery and equipment expected soon.
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State Employment Bureau
Southwestern Proving Ground
Hempstead
Proving Ground
Nevada WPA Chief Joins Callahan Co
PRESCOTT F E Wharton supervisor of the Works Project Administration in Nevada county for four years has accepted a position with Callahan Construction company now at the government Proving Ground at Hope. He will begin work at Hope on Monday July 28. No replacement for Wharton in the WPA office has been announced.
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Prescott
F. E. Wharton
Works Project Administration
Nevada County
Callahan Construction Company
Government Proving Ground
Hope
Wharton
WPA
Colonial Help During World War Supplying France
Colonial territories aided the war effort by sending 600000 soldiers 200000 workers and 2500000 tons of vital materials to France in support of Allied operations during the war.
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France
Soldier dances offered free admission plan announced
Plans are under way to arrange blind dates for the soldier boys on Tuesday night. The regular admission to the event will be one dollar, with the dance offered free of charge to participants. The remarks were shared by Mr Hutson as part of the community program.
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Soldier Boys
Mr. Hutson
Great Actress Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A dense word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues about a great actress, with references to stage fame, relations, and era. Entries span synonyms, titles, and biographical hints, forming a crossword style grid of 16 across and numerous down clues.
Bundles for Britain founder Nataline Latham Leads nationwide aid
Nataline Latham started Bundles for Britain in a Brooklyn shop with $20 and built a vast network of 1142 branches across the United States Hawaii Australia and the Virgin Islands. The New York headquartered founder travels constantly manages staff and speeches while creating new ventures including Bundles for Blue Markets. Her volunteers have shipped two million dollars worth of medical supplies clothing and gear to Britain as World War II aid continues and reconstruction plans loom after the war.
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Adelaide Kerr
Nataline Latham
Bundles
Britain
New York
Hoss
Union
Hawaii
Alaska
Australia
Virgin Islands
Natalie Latham
Boston
Brooklyn
Park Avenue
Latham
Washington
Philadelphia
East Side
Sherry
Prince Nicholas
Marie
Romania
Quattlebaum to Face Charges in Scalding Death
Prosecutor Sam Robinson filed voluntary manslaughter charges against J.T. Quattlebaum, 21, at a state hospital for the mentally ill after he allegedly poured scalding water into a tub when four year old Will Lee White refused to bathe. Bond set at 500 dollars.
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Little Rock
Sam Robinson
J.T. Quattebaun
State Hospital
Will Lee White
Robinson
Quattlebaum
White
Bond
Vesey Granted Bus Permit to Operate In Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK John P Vesey Hope attorney was granted a permit by the corporation commission to operate a bus line between Camden Hope and the Southwestern Proving Ground. Three round trips daily were proposed in the schedule posted with the commission.
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Little Rock
John P. Vesey
Hope
The
Corporation Commission
Camden
Southwestern Proving Ground
Boots Poffenberger Seeks Quiet Corner With Buford Club
Buford Georgia based semi pro Shoemakers add veteran pitcher Cletus Boots Poffenberger to their roster amid a 90 day suspension in the Southern Association. He explains past disputes with Detroit and Brooklyn and says he prefers Buford if Nashville offers no better deal. He wins his first Buford start 4 1 against a local textile team and heads on a six thousand mile tour to Denver Houston and Wichita while suspension limits him to bench duty in some venues.
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Romney Wheeler
Buford
Cletus Poffenberger
Mr. Poffenberger
Boots
Southern Association
Nashville
Detroit
Brooklyn
Jem
Poffenberger
Bona Allen Shogs Company
Larry Gilbert
Gilbert
Denver
Houston
Texas
Wichita
Kas
Denver Post
Muat
Portrait of Mrs Latham in wartime New York shopping
A vivid portrait describes Mrs Latham as a striking woman with deep brown eyes and a gorgeous smile. She dresses colorfully and enjoys shopping in the basement of New York's largest department store, a rare leisure amid her demanding life in tough times.
Border dispute tone in Western Hemisphere United States urged restraint
The article argues for peaceful settlement of a border conflict between Ecuador and Venezuela, noting recent regional adjustments among Latin American nations. It cites past settlements in Corinthia and Venezuela and Costa Rica, urging U S and regional powers to devise peaceful formulas to avoid bloodshed amid tense relations and broad global bloodshed.
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Corinthia
Venetil
Ecuador
Vbaru
Pannir Anid
Costa Rica
Shem
United Staes
United States
Mind Your Manners Q and A on sweets and politeness
A 5 item etiquette snippet discusses giving candy to wandering children, sending playdate visitors home on time, correcting children when parents are present, prompting a child to say thanks, and teaching hat etiquette. Answers: no candy, send him home, no, remind the child to say thanks, yes.
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Tunihige
Harvey Couch Hit by Severe Illness in Hot Springs
Industrial leader Harvey C. Couch, GT, head of Arkansas Power & Light and former director of Kansas City Southern and Louisiana & Arkansas railways, is critically ill after a yearlong illness. He is treated at Couchwood on Lake Catherine near Hot Springs. details of his condition remain undisclosed.
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Hot Springs
Harvey C. Couch
Arkansas Power & Light Company
Ated
Kansas City Southern
Louisiana & Arkansas Railways
Sik Monday
Couch
Couchwood
Lake Catherine
Mot Springs
Death Penalty Proclaimed For Paraguayan Traitors
In Asuncion President Morinigo decreed death penalty for any Paraguayan who betrays the country to foreign powers. The move follows Bolivia expelling a German ambassador after reports of a revolutionary plot.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Morinigo
Boliva
Orange Juice in Capsule Form Ships to England
A Dunedin firm has completed a 150,000 order for concentrated orange juice for the federal government to be shipped to England to supply home defenders. The company says the concentrate uses little shipping space and, when diluted with water, preserves most of the juice flavor.
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Dunedin
Fin
Britain
Florida
England
Fireman Saves His Truck in Guthrie Blaze
Guthrie Oklahoma news reports Chief Ed Nelson and Fire Department members responding to a blaze involving a truck owned jointly by Burdette Sager and his brother. The vehicle was badly damaged as firefighters arrived to extinguish the fire and protect surrounding property.
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Pat
Ofe
NEA Service
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Callahan Co
NAVY
Army
Peter Pan
Enn
Vesey
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U.S
Harvey Couch
Barrett's Roller Rink
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Ford
Hope Auto CO
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