Local Club Activities Highlight Social Calendar
August social events include the Women's Society of Christian Service meetings at the homes of Mrs. Athlerson and Mrs. A. L. King with hosts Mrs. GC Erwin and E. McMahan, plus a Thursday bridge club gathering at the McMahen home with high scores by Kelley Bryant and prize to Syd Megginth. Red Cross hosts a display of knitted garments by Hempstead County volunteers at Patterson’s Shoe Store windows on August 4 and 5 for Armed Forces support. Magnolia visitors are honored with a TAL Theatre Party for Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Neial, a refreshment-filled gathering with attendees including Miss Alice Lile and Miss Mary Cay Andrews.
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Red Cross
Hempstead County Red Cross
Bernard'o'dwyer
Pattersons
TAL
Mary
Carolyn
Local Social Notes Show Visits and Recoveries
Thursday for New Orleans to visit Ensign and Mrs James Pillelton or Mr and Mrs Syd Bundy spending the week end in Hot Springs Personal friends of Ted Crowder notified he is rapidly recovering from a minor operation at the Thornton Minor Clinic Kansas City Mrs Calvin Cassidy able to be removed to her home from the Ju la Chester hospital friends will be glad to know
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New Orleans
Ensign
James Pillelton
Syd Bundy
Hot Springs
Ted Crowder
Thornton Minor
Saratoga Bay Soldier Promoted to Sergeant in Army
Edward W. Bridgeman, son of Mr and Mrs Bridgeman of Saratoga Bay, has been promoted to sergeant in the U S Army. Drafted ten months ago, he is stationed in California according to word received by his parents.
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Edward W. Bridgeman
B. Bridgeman
Saratoga
California
Bridgeman
Sea and Caraway Predict War To Last Ten Years
In Jonesboro on July 31 Hattie Caraway the only woman in the U S Senate urged cautious optimism while warning the world menacing conditions could prolong the war for at least ten more years. She said she cannot know the exact duration but stressed the need to face the worst yet hope for the best. Her remarks framed the international situation during her first return to her hometown in months.
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Jonesboro
Hattie Caraway
D-Ark
United States Senate
Ho Town
Christie
Jan
Janet
Stephen
Bart
Chrissie
Mother
Dad
Beryl Henry Heads to Inwest Arkansas for Vacation
Beryl Henry travels to Inwest Arkansas for a vacation trip. Herold Porterfield and his son Pyimmy from Newport arrive for a two week visit with relatives and friends. Miss Elizabeth Pilkintat departs.
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Iss’ Beryl Henry
Arkansas
Herold Porterfield and Son
Pyimmy
Newport
Sense of Righteousness in Abrahams Intercessory Prayer
Sunday School lesson reflects on Genesis 18 23 33 and Abraham's plea for Sodom. It examines how mercy and life preservation for the righteous clashes with mass judgment, urging thoughtful study of moral values and divine justice amid human speculation.
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Abrahams
William E. Gilroy
Advance Incomment
Teason 1
Abraham
Sodom
Lot
God
Tax Relief Plan Endorsed by Treasury Talks
Washington reports indicate Treasury support for a debt amortization tax relief plan allowing individuals and corporations to deduct a portion of mortgage and loan payments from current taxes. Senator Brown cites strong committee sentiment to combine this with Guffey's proposal to raise the excess profits levy, while Treasury favors retaining 90 percent tax and returning 10 percent to corporations for wartime financing and job creation.
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Washington
Treasury
Brown
D-Mich
Senate Finance Committee
Guffey
Dpa
Death of H K Green 67 in Hope
Henry Keys Green 67 of Hope died at his home yesterday. Funeral set for 4 pm at Second Baptist Church with burial in Rose Hill cemetery under Thendon-Cornelius. Survived by wife, son Johnny, daughter Lyda Green Johnson, four brothers, one sister. Pallbearers listed. Also noted: United States oil industry produced 500,000,000 barrels of fuel oils in 1940.
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Henry Keys Green
Hope
Second Baptist Church
Thendon-Cornelius
Rose Hill Cemetery
Johnny Green
Lyda Green Johnson
John Claude
Calvin
Tommy Green
Lula Reed
Ed Bonds
H.C
United States
Parable Theme In Lesson Study Reflected In Intercessory Prayer
Fragmentary religious note discusses Abraham’s intercessory prayer and its link to Jesus’ parable of the wheat and tares, suggesting the tale be read alongside a lesson study for deeper interpretation.
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Abraham
Jesus
British Nazis Swap Blows Over Channel Raids and Night Bombing
British fighters pressed across the channel toward Boulogne as daylight raids resumed on the occupied coast after German night bombing of Britain. German planes and anti aircraft fire were active over the capital. Midlands towns suffered hits. RAF and Coastal Command claimed hits on enemy ships off the Frisian islands. several raiders were shot down. Washington extended restrictions on iron steel and zinc use to August 15. The average silk cocoon length is about 15.26 feet. Automobile values average fifty dollars a car.
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London
Boulogne
Britain
Channel
Midlands
RAF
Germany
Coastal Command
Frisian
Berlin
Birmingham
France
BANNERS FLYING
Christie Colton celebrates a wartime romance as she and Bart marry and move into a military life. Janet and Christie clash over status while Stephen Marston stares from the edge of Christie’s new world. The scene ends with Bart’s cold reaction as the trio face an uncertain home front.
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Christie
Bart
Rich Christie Colton
Stephen Marston
Open Air Meet Closes Sunday
The open air revival meeting near Hempstead county courthouse led by boy evangelist Angel Martinez will close Sunday night. Final sermons cover The Unpardonable Sin, The Four Bit Fools in Hope, and My Life's Story.
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Hempstead County
Angel Martinez
First Baptist Church News on Third and Malin
The First Baptist Church at Third and Malin Streets led by Pastor William R. Hamilton reports growing attendance. Sermons include A New Life in the morning and Outstanding New Testament Conversions in the evening. Activities span Sunday school at 9:30, Baptist Training Union at 7, deacons meeting Monday at 8, and midweek prayer Wednesday at 3. A cordial welcome to all.
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Church News
First Baptist
Malin Streets
William R. Hamilton
First Baptist Church
Pantor
Study of God's Word Baptist Training Union
First, Baptist Church
Auto Parts Seizure Sparks Arkansas Scrap Drive
WPB agents led by George J. DeVine seized Brown Auto Parts holdings in Little Rock for scrap metal. Crews began dismantling hundreds of old cars requisitioned by the War Production Board. Brown argues most vehicles are used parts. 250 tons have been produced since March 16, about a quarter of expected yield.
Maisky Briefs Commons on War Situation
Soviet ambassador Ivan Maisky spoke to a closed House of Commons meeting about the war, giving a full frank statement on progress especially on the Russian front. Questions followed as aides noted his frank replies and his strong impact on attendees amid concern over aid to the Red armies.
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London
Russia
Britain
Ivan Maisky
House of Commons
Maisky
Soldier Wardrobe Inventory
The wool wardrobe of a U S soldier lists two under drawers one overseas cap two shirts three blankets two pairs slacks one service hat four pairs socks one pair gloves two under shirts one overcoat and two blouses.
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U. S
A Pentecostal Church Announces Anniversaries and Services
The First Pentecostal church announces midweek and Friday Bible study times, a large attic ventilation upgrade, and a welcoming message. Sunday marks the third anniversary of Rev J E Hamill and wife at Hope Gospel Tabernacle with special music, morning and evening services, Sunday school at 9 44 a m, and an evangelistic service in the afternoon. The building recently added air cooling and a new auditorium.
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Coming To the Hope
Gospel Tabernacle
J. E. Hamill
Christ's Ambassadors Union
P. Mt
Tabernacle
Stalin Reveals Hidden Soviet Arms Pact Claims
The August Ladies Home Journal article "How War Came" by Forrest Davis and Ernest K. Lindley alleges Stalin disclosed Soviet defense secrets to Harry Hopkins a year ago. It says Roosevelt then Churchill learned of Russia's armed and industrial strength through detailed briefings in Moscow.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Stalin
Harry Hopkins
Rooselvelt
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Forrest Davis
Ernest K. Lindley
Washington
Hopkins
Churchill
Russia
London
Roosevelt
Moscow
Kremlin
Stalin
Asto
Deferment Denial Delays New York Editor Volunteer Draft
New York July 3 Inducted today as a volunteer editor Ingersoll of the PM newspaper, 41, will report to Portal Camp Upton Long Island tomorrow. His local draft board had refused to change his 1-A status despite an appeal by Marshall Field Owner of PM. The article notes Hopkins wavered on revealing secrets and Stalin’s stance toward Nazis.
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New York
Bi Ingersoll
Newspapr
Then
Camp Upton
Marshall Field
Ingersoll
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Ce Ff
Edwards
O'Neal
Alock
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A. L. King
South Pine
GC. F. Erwin
Saratoga Bay
U.S. Army
Westinghouse
Sforms
Caraway
Elizabeth Pilkintat
Rialto
Joan Bennett
Franchot Tone
Jack Oakie
Linda Darnell
Bob Steele
Westward HD
Robert Taylor
Brian Donlevy
Billy, the Kid
Saenger
Pat O'Brien
Janet Blair
Trinidad
Roy Rogers
Oy Rogers
Cheyenne
Royal Mounted
H. K. Green
War Production Board
Mary Raymond
Colton Party
Jac Tally
Pvallotte Celondy
Feercin
Coleton
Hue Christie
Inia
Jan ix
Chratie
Nertonaly
Sam
Art
Secany
Kenneth L. Spore
Board of Stewards
Cirles
Circle No. 1
First Pentecostal
West Fourth and Fergusont
W. ?. Graves
Auto Parts Co
Hole
Ins
Agre
Hopkin
Pri-Sat
RIAL
Billy the Kid
Flatbush
New Saenger
Wwe
Ivs Ui
Uwe
Joslyn
Cécil Cundingham
Ging Keus
Fey
Bighard Wallage
Schulbere
Columbia
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