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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
3
Government ration guidance lists key dates for blue stamps in Book 4 and red stamps for meat cheese and fats, with April 1 and May 20 and June 20 deadlines. It also covers sugar stamp No 31 and gasoline coupon validity, plus a note on waste fat utilization for glycerine and shell production.
A Colorado encounter unfolds as a man recalls meeting a Washington columnist Lynn Rhodes and recounts a 1919 trip with Woodrow Wilson. The grandfather confirms attending the September 25 Pueblo speech and a stop on the president’s train, suggesting a possible meeting with Wilson.
In a busy April schedule, rs at Mrs. Gus Haynes st class host a supper at the church at fix o clock. Enola Alexander to be honored at a dinner bridge at Mrs. Greenwald’s home with a large guest list and floral decor. Lilac Garden club meets at Mrs. Slusser’s with plans for May federation event in Little Rock. Alathean class at First Baptist hosts a spring gathering with 19 members and 3 guests followed by a dessert.
Mrs. T. R. King returned from a visit with friends in Missouri. Mrs. Paul Kaiser entertained her son J. L. Kaiser of Fort Worth this week.
Mr and Mrs James A Gleghorn announce a son James Andrew Gleghorn Jr born at Josephine hospital April 16. Mr and Mrs Taylor Alexander announce a daughter Birdie Elizabeth born March 3 in Miami Florida. Dr and Mrs W R Alexander of this city are the paternal grandparents.
Paul Steffey of the U S Navy arrives in Hope to spend leave after 23 months in the Solomon Islands and two years aboard the Saratoga. Sgt James Durham reports arrival in Italy after graduating from McDill Field Florida. Capt Willian J Choniski promoted to major stationed at Chatham Field Georgia with wife and daughter in Savannah. Victor Calonico advances to staff sergeant at Southwestern Proving Ground after Fordham University. Capt Herb K Bloom transfers from Southwestern Proving Ground Medical Detachment to Camp Fannin Tyler Texas.
McCaskill and El Dorado visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Curtis and sons. Dulcie Rhodes weekending with Leta Rhodes in El Dorado. L. H. Jackson visiting Texarkana. Worthams shopping in Hope. Grace Wortham headed to Little Rock. Sally Scott from Temple TX with parents M. and Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Gerald Wilson arriving from San Diego for a visit. Mrs. David Frith of Hope with her mother. H. B. Eley of Nashville and Olen Moses of San Antonio visit. Ezra Moses and family from Benton host weekend guests. Zula Cooper of Prescott and son James Ottis visit.
The historical note recalls Alexander Hamilton residing on Wall Street in New York City, reflecting early financial and political life in the colonial era. The referenced location underscores his influence in finance and governance during the formation of the United States.
Evangelist H. H. Dunn spoke at the Church of Christ on 5th and Grady comparing Solomon's Temple to Christ’s church. He described parallels in material, servants, and the sea voyage, and urged repentance and baptism to join the church. He announced another address at 8:00 tonight and invited all to attend.
Hollywood critics say The Story of Dr Wassell overreaches in its epic tale of Dr Wassell and wounded sailors in Java. Gary Cooper stars amid a tangle of romance and comic relief that critics deem heavy handed and detracting from the film’s core heroism.
Film critic ponders DeMille's Dr Wassell failing to stir heart despite thrills as Gary Cooper Laraine Day and Carol Thurston spark scenes. Separately Washington notes Gov. Dewey's write in bid in Nebraska and rising GOP momentum toward Chicago nominating convention.
In Washington the Wisconsin primary defeat and withdrawal of Wendell L. Willkie shocks observers. The GOP faces a crossroads with Dewey looming as a potential nominee while Willkie remains a political influence influencing the November race.
The Arkansas Congress of Parents and Teachers opened its annual meeting in Little Rock with Dr. Willis A. Sutton of Atlanta urging that delinquency be addressed by discipline and cooperation of parents and teachers. Mrs. William A. Hastings of Madison, Wis., national PTA president, spoke as part of the program.
Readers note a political realignment as Voters desert aging Senator Norris in 1942 and elect a Republican. The entire Nebraska delegation now sits as Republicans, indicating a party shift beyond individual issues.
Guernsey School plans a Baccalaureate on Sunday April 23 at 2 30 PM with Victor St John of Hope First Christian Church delivering the sermon. Six seniors will receive diplomas including Valedictorian Vera Mangum and Salutorian Salutarian Jean McIver. Graduation exercises follow Thursday April 27 at 8 PM with Prof J C Stewart of Ouachita College as speaker.
Moscow reports the army newspaper Red Star claims U S war materiel production is ahead of Allied fighting. Vasily Cherpiakov notes the 1944 armament program exceeds 1943 by 25 percent and asserts American industry will power the final defeat of Hitler Germany once the Allies launch a second front.
Three Arkansans were listed as killed in action by the War Department. In Europe SSgt Elmer W. Littleton of North Little Rock is the husband of Eva Littleton. In the Mediterranean area S Sgt Morris B. Cain of Centerville and Pvt Elwood J. C. Chambers of Mountain Valley are listed as sons of local mothers.
The 14-17 age group caused the most distress as nearly 500 delegates attended the sessions on their second day today.
Washington reports the end of rationing on used typewriters and dealer stock as of Saturday. New machines remain controlled by the War Production Board. OPA chief Bowles cites policy relaxation and industry conversion benefits for armed forces amid wartime demands.
Yerger high school students of the B division will stage a 3 act comedy in the high school auditorium Friday April 21 at 8 15 p m. Bertha Mae Harison social science teacher announced the event.
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