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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
2
Brans company reports depth probes to 250 feet with four holes testing layers beneath, average thickness around 60 feet. Drilling aims to define deposit extent and elevation for the entire area map and projected field work completion.
Bluff Arkansas residents report efforts by Arkansas Federated Women’s Clubs to repeal the state’s divorce law. A resolution adopted at Wednesday’s annual convention endorses a petition to place a repeal ballot on the November election. Support from five oral sources cited as the basis for the push.
A wartime analysis by Thomas M. Johnson reviews U S naval posture in the Pacific with emphasis on Alaska bases, Aleutian threats, and potential German and Japanese naval moves. It notes the looming strategic questions before Congress, including five days notice of marriage and AFWC stance on un American activities, while detailing fleet vulnerabilities at Lahaina and Pearl Harbor.
The Arkansas Revenue Department demanded $2359.81 in sales tax on materials used by Buford Bracy's Little Rock firm in Plum Bayou Jefferson County and Clover Bend Lawrence County projects operated by the Farm Security Administration. Attorneys may seek injunctions to block collection as the case awaits a possible Supreme Court ruling on federal instrumentality status.
A reflective scripture style message urges readers to follow repentance and accept God's forgiveness. It emphasizes that mercy and peace should outweigh judgments and warns that sin leads to unhappiness and disaster. The guidance seeks spiritual renewal for those who have strayed.
Morning Worship at 10 53 features Mr Edgar Williamson State Baptist Sunday School Secretary preaching at both services. Baptist Training Union at 645 invites an out of town speaker for the general assembly. Evening Service at 7 45 will be led by Mr William.
The First Baptist Church invites members aged over 16 to attend a series of conferences on Sunday School methods led by six specialists from Williamson and others. Begin at 7:45 PM Monday through Friday, with sessions held in the church and related facilities.
John Keith Gregory, minister, invites the public to morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. The morning sermon is The Christian and the New Testament Church and the evening topic is History Repeats Itself. Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 8 45 p m. Bible school begins at 8 45 a m.
On April 14 1940 the Third Sunday after Easter St Mark’s Episcopal plans two Holy Communion celebrations at 7 30 p m and 1 00 p m. The day is Selvanee Sunday per the Diocesan Convention. An organ recital will be held Friday night April 26 at St Mark’s with organist George L Hodge of St John’s Helena.
Sunday morning worship at 10 55 followed by vesper service at 5 00. Sunday School set for 44 p m. Young People meeting Monday 3 00 p m. Mid week service Wednesday 7 00 p m. Arkadelphia Ouschita Presbyterial meetings Tuesday and Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. Baby diaper washing announced. Nazi wartime economy note adds no local impact.
The nation faces a pivotal decision on sending troops to occupy Greentaid or awaiting actions by Hitley. The conflict has shifted to the north land, affecting policy in the western hemisphere and prompting urgent debate in Washington.
A court opinion challenges the February 15 1939 act signed by Governor Bailey, targeting districts issuing warrants and financing building programs. The decision, sought by the state relocation department, cites historical precedents like Sylle the Roman dictator.
At Oklahoma University rubber is injected into shark specimens used in anatomy classes. Arteries appear red and veins blue as the rubber makes the preserved sharks stretchy and pliable for study.
Hosea denounces social sins and urges social justice while stressing God's forgiving love. The lesson contrasts Amos' judgment with Hosea's appeal, highlighting return to God, mercy, and the hope of restoration through righteousness and grace.
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