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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
1
Ramsey led a dynamic comeback with 16 hits and 9 runs as Hope's three seventh inning hits sparked a doubleheader at the Fair Street track. Russell Elliott Reeves Waldo Snyder contributed strong performances while the street meet showcased sharp hitting and clutch defense.
A fragment listing numerous local families and visitors includes Bruce Chapel immunity attend singing and convention on Sunday. Names such as Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Goodson, George White and daughters Bessie and Belle, Glover and Cullins families, and Eva Mae are noted among others visiting relatives in Shreveport Louisiana. Also mentioned is a note that Louisiana governors begin their term in May, while other states start in January.
Little Rock beat Avanta 8 0 while Nashville had a postponed night game. Birmingham won 4 0 as Memphis struggled 6 10 and Chattanooga tied 0 0. Monday schedule lists Little Rock at Atlanta with several city matchups including Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Boston, while Detroit edged Washington 7 3.
Articled notices announce field positions in national defense with salaries ranging from $2,600 to $4,600 yearly. Applications must be on file with the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington D C by deadlines for eastern and western states, with copies of announcements and forms available at local post offices.
The Arkansas Presbyterians from Texarkana will face Brookwood Grocery Monday night at 1 45.
Atlanta pitchers Wiltrel LeFebvre blanked Little Rock over seven innings and hit a two on, driving in two, in a 8 0 victory. Rain delayed the opener 30 minutes and washed out the second game while Little Rock led 4 2 in the third. Pat Petrino homered after Red McQuillen tripled in the second inning for Atlanta before showers halted play.
Fresbyterians, who fell to Magnolia Oilers by a single score last week, prepare for a strong game against Brookwood Monday night. Warren, after beating Broner in a double header, returns for a Tuesday night rematch, while Bruner players seek revenge.
The Hempstead home demonstration council meets at Sweet Home Church on Wednesday June 19 with a program including opening devotions welcome by Mrs. H. H. Huskey and Willie Stuart, group singing, business sessions, district council report by Mrs. Lee H. Garland, a cotton selling talk by Mel Rose, and several musical numbers and entertainment.
Players say Warren has the best team they have faced this year and expect him to lead the season's top unit. The remarks mark strong confidence in Warren's squad as the campaign unfolds.
Gusty and Francie, stars of Elspeth City Jam Club, lure by a slick Hollywood offer. A mysterious man named Koon pitches a Pegasus Pictures program promising a coast to coast two hour broadcast and a chance at fame for one talented teen from each state. The ticket exposes the lure of Stardom and a possible path to a Jerry Finney career as a Paradio of American Youth submission.
Readable fragments describe REA progress demonstrations including electrical appliances lighting foods and laundry equipment by Bernice Strwin and Jack Davis for utilization division. Also mentions a county council meeting invitation a clothing show with cotton garments and self help attire, plus a sketch describing a skunk and a note on the Statue of Liberty height.
The annual Okolona homecoming singing will be held on the first Sunday in July at the Christian camp ground. This event has run for 35 years, drawing singers from far and near, with about 52,000,000 church members in the U.S. and beyond.
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