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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1939
Page
2
Ashington reports that Thomas R. Amlié, a Progressive member of the Wisconsin Iron party, requested Monday to withdraw his nomination for a seat on the Inter Commerce Commission.
Reported remarks from an ambassador frame Italy's pledge not to violate British interests in the Mediterranean and to respect the British Italian accord. Mussolini's paper claims English interests were not jeopardized as Rome denies expansion aims. Concerns linger over possible Italian troop use in Albania and Greek island actions south of the frontier.
Betty asks if the Easter Bunny will bring a basket and eggs while Mother explains the tradition. Aunt Mary questions the junk of candy but supports a little magic for children, noting Easter's hopeful, celebratory spirit and its sacred roots.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, 72, died at Garfield Hospital after heart ailment hours after returning by train from Chicago. Democratic whip, known for courtly manners, opposed Roosevelt on the St Lawrence Seaway pact. Career spanned teacher, sailor, lawyer, soldier, diplomat, congressman, and senator.
A master politician whose court verdicts and pleadings shaped his legacy. He served as a congressman from Washington 1897 99 and senator from 1913 19 and 1931 43, becoming the first Senate whip named by the Democratic majority. His legal and historical writings and oratory underscored his acumen.
A narrator recalls promising Aunt Abby to attend a sunrise service while privately perceiving it as part of ancient sun worship tied to the spring equinox. The exchange highlights personal confusion about faith and doing the best one can amid conflicting beliefs.
J EB Bennett of Laborers Union No 1282 says forty workers on the state capitol office building construction in Little Rock walked off the job Monday seeking a union agreement.
Two El Paso officers Sheridan Starr and Hope Kildare stake out San Felipe Canyon border beyond the night ridge to intercept a suspected alien crossing. They endure a cold vigil, rationed water and food, while waiting for a nighttime breakthrough and pondering Betty Mary’s unexpected role in the unfolding border drama.
Countywide educational drive urges early detection of tuberculosis with literature distributed in schools. Miss Feild leads a volunteers committee to promote public awareness, with talks planned by physicians, school staff, and PTA groups.
The Rev L C Leet pastor of Cen sal Christian church Texarkana spoke at the opening service of a two week revival at the Christian Church in Hope. His Sunday Night subject What Does it Mean To Be a Christian offered a sharp portrait of the modern church member. Music featured Mrs C J Rogers of Texarkana singing Ivory Palaces. The notice previews Mantlay’s Monday night talk What Is Men and notes Leet’s long ministry and practical approach.
A compiled roster shows chairmen and reverends leading multiple schools and committees. Names include Rev Hanmans Rev Ham pton Rev Spare Rev Webb Miss Beryl Henry chairman Mes Chester Leiter Foy Hammons Mrs Jesse Brown Mrs Cecil Weaver and others across Oglesby Brookwood Paisley Yeager Pike Wilson and American Legion committees with Cecil Weaver as chair and Dewey Hendrix among participants.
The Rev Mullard Baggett will send the musical program during the Bentonville Arkansas meeting arriving Monday afternoon. He is described as having a pleasing personality and strong value, expected to be a key part of the revival campaign. The church welcomes the pastor and all members plan to attend the services of hope.
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