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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
1
An expert from Arkansas highlights three home methods for food preservation drying krauting and brining as a practical plan to maximize production despite tight budgets and restricted war materials. The program emphasizes self reliance and extended canning capacity during the growing season.
Tables and suitable storage facilities for fresh and preserved foods are advised to reduce tanning equipment load. An Extension foods and nutrition specialist notes scarce pressure canners in 1842 and recommends locating community canning gear where people without tanning equipment can gather. She also urges a labor exchange system for equipment, gauge checks, timely repairs, and orders for jar lids new jars rubber jarings and cans to support home food preservation.
The Piney Grove and DeAnn Home Demonstration clubs held meetings on March 27 and March 27 respectively with 12 and 11 members present. Officers, guests, and hostesses led prayers, songs, and talks on storage for root vegetables, winter garden plans, and war effort garden advocacy.
A fragment from a community page details Sweet Home Club and Union Grove activities, thrift efforts, and a March 25 cleanup date. Home Demonstration Club notes cover demonstrations on Boston Brown Bread, hand lotion, and garden plans, plus upcoming meetings and 4-H involvement with Victory Gardens and kitchen care demonstrations.
The Board of Public Affairs of Hope Arkansas will accept bids until 10 00 A M on April 14 1942 for a 750 gallon per minute triple combination pumper booster and hose car with 1200 foot double jacket 2 1 2 inch hose and deluge set. Bids opened at City Hall Council Room April 14 1942 at 10 00 A M and awarded to lowest and best bidder if satisfactory. The board may reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Specifications available from J A Embree Chief of Fire Department. Witnessed April 1 1942 Albert Graves Chairman Guy E Basye Co C Spragins.
Be It Ordained by the City of Hope Arkansas the Code of Ordinances prepared by Works Progress Administration and Arkansas Municipal League consisting of 841 sections is adopted and recognized as the Laws of Hope valid as of May 20 1941 This ordinance takes effect upon passage Passed April 7 1942 Published in the Hope Star April 7 1942 Albert Graves Mayor T R Billingsley Recorder
Mrs. Fenton demonstrated hammering and straightening battered pots and pans to extend their use during months of wartime. She urged buying a whet stone to keep knives sharp and warned against whetting on stove pipes and crocks, with Centerville Oakgrove and Shower Springs clubs represented.
Ordinance No 586 amends bylaws for Hope Arkansas City Attorney duties term of office and compensation. It defines election timing two year term residency oath duties including court appearances drafting ordinances contracts and opinions. Section proposes monthly salary of 75 dollars and outlines transfer of funds and post term obligations. Emergency clause declares need for clarity before new term. effective upon passage April 7 1942 per Hope Star publication.
The Nevada County Civilian Defense Volunteer Office will open Thursday morning April 9 in the former Buchanan Drug Store space in Prescott. It serves as community clearing house for volunteers, recruiting and enrolling for Civilian Defense service, and coordinating training courses and records to supply trained forces for any defense element. The article urges all patriotic citizens to register and support a unified war effort, noting the world war impacts and the need for civic sacrifice and cooperation.
The Wesleyan Guild of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday night at Mrs Ida Martins home with Mrs Minnie Griffith as hostess. Program chairwoman Idell Crank led the devotional and J A Eagle gave a discussion on The Work of Women in the Church. Mrs Griffith served a dessert plate to two members present assisted by Miss Maxine and Sup Martin.
Society notes show Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Reynolds of Lamden visiting Mrs. Reynolds' parents Mr. and Mrs. Owen Waters and Mrs. Craig Williams and son Jimmie who to Jones La to visit Mrs Williams' parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Blanks before returning to Conway Dy. Mrs. J. B. Hesterly and Mr. and Mrs. D. I. MeKrae Jr. and Mrs. D. L. McRae spend a few days in Memphis Tenn. Bonnnie Duke stationed at Camp Robinson Little Rock promoted to corporal, son of Mrs. d. M. Duke of Progeuth.
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