Local Society Notes and Community News Update
A mixed society page reports on home life and local events. Mrs George Crews returns from Dallas with Miss Martha Waddle and G. T. Crews. family visits in Davis and Cal. Johnny Bridges visits grandparents in DeAnn. American Legion Auxiliary met at East Third Street. fourteen members attended. highlights from the national convention in Chicago were shared. Cypsy Hiven party at First Methodist Sunday School fair park featured costumes and fortunes. prizes awarded to Gladys Watson and Elsie Weisenberger. Lorene Lula Green announces marriage to Richard Byron Arnold performed October 22, 1998 in Ashdown. both are Hope High School graduates. Local Auxiliar y members attended Ouachita Presbyterial in Prescott. several names listed. Harold King returns from Dallas after two weeks’ vacation. First Christian Church to host a Weiner Roast at Fair Park with donation of a spoon requested. Woman’s Missionary Union of First Baptist plans Stewardship program at Faith Hall. service details and program schedule provided.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lilvyn Spencer
East Third Street
M. M. McCloughan
Ernest O'Neal
McCloughan
Americaan Legion Auxiliary
Glenn Williams
Chicago
Lula Green
Lorene
Richard Byron Arnold
J. M. Arnold
B. J. Musser
Ashdown
Hope High School
Aynuold
8. W. Bell Telephone Co
Arnold
DeAnn
Little Rock
Mes T
King
Lucille Dildy
Harold King
Dallas
Tex
Fair Park
New Cars Bigger Prices Are Lower Show Preview
Detroit launches a year of auto shows with 1940 models dominating the floor. The industry warns buyers away from lingering at shows and retailers if they do not intend to purchase, as manufacturers unveil larger cars at lower prices and plan extensive exhibits nationwide.
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Detroit
Here's a Beauty Hint for Men From Daily Style Coach
A fragmented feature offers tips for men on grooming habits from haircuts every ten to fourteen days to shaving care. It promotes using tonics, limiting shampoo use, brushing once daily, and avoiding strong fragrances. It stresses nail care, proper tools, and cleaning methods to extend clothing wear and personal upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dbettyclarke
Manyanett
Automakers Unveil Broad 1940 Model Changes and Pricing
Industry observers note bulkier 1940 models with lower prices as makers like Chevrolet Ford and Plymouth push standardization of new features. Oldsmobile offers optional automatic gear shift. widespread use of scald beam lights, broader bodies, and redesigned grilles mark a shift toward roomier, more attractive vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldsmobile
Chevarlet
Ford
Plymouth
Chevrolet
General Motors
Baltic States Pose Threat to Independence in War
Three Baltic countries Latvia Lithuania and Estonia face pressures over Poland’s partition and potential return to Russia. Germany’s advance, nonaggression pacts, and strategic ports like Memel threaten neutral status and coastlines. The region’s flat plains have long hosted battles, with exports including forests flax and foodstuffs. A Latvian stamp view of Lipland from 1938 commemorates the republic’s 20th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Soviet
Russia
Poland
Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
Hitler
Memetl
Baltic
Missouri
Napoleon
Switzerland
Lipland
Merle Oberon Returns From War Front to Hollywood
Actress Merle Oberon arrives in New York after a wartime London stay promoting The Lion Has Wings, produced by her husband Alexander Korda. She notes RAF scenes and plans to return to England for another Goldwyn project, discusses air raid alarms, and praises British women’s wartime roles.
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New York
Merle Oberon
Hollywood
London
Britain
Alexander Korda
Miss Oberon
Alex
Royal Air Force
Kiel Canal
Red Cross
Ralph Richardson
England
Samuel Goldwyn
Tasmania
Oberon
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Seven Seas
George Crews
Martha Waddle
G. T. Crews
Johnny Briges
Davis, Cal
Mes
J. Ko Briges
Walter Li. Carter
Cypsy Hiven
Jett Bo Graves
First Methodist Sunday School
Wert
Holis Luck
Charles Thomas
Jewell McCulley
Rosa Harrie
Gladys Watson
Elsie Weisenberger
A. J. Neigh
M.C. Butler
Annie Allen
S. H. Briant
A. T. Jewell
J. R. Williams
Woman's Missionary Union of
First Bap
In Faith Hall
South Main Street
Wo Tt. Hamilton
A. C. Kolb
C. B. Backus
Jesus
Aialto
SUEZ
Loretta Young
Tyrone Power
Charles Bickford
Tarry
Artie Shaw
Richard DIX
Brenda Jo'ce
Myrna Loy
Baltic States
U.S
Jack Ctinnett
Faye Samuel
Kate’s Beauty & Gift Shop
Redfern
Julliard
Hirshmaur
Commodore
Hirshman
Stoneleigh Coats
Robison
wTam
Geo. W. Robison & Co
Nashville
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