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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
6
Wide World Features Writer notes Uncle Sam calls for more women in industry and in the army and navy. Congress moves toward a Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps and a feminine auxiliary reserve, with bills introduced and nearing passage to expand women's service.
Miss Sara Ann Tolland will be married in a bridal party at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Anderson in Backuel The Mission Study class of the Women s Society of Christ in Service meets at the church Friday May 1 at 3 o clock The Services Prayer Group gathers at Kirst Baptist Church at 3 o clock A hay ride and picnic for the Services Class of the First Christian Church at the Plpes departs church 7 30 o clock Saturday May 2 a Rose Garden club call meeting at the home of Mrs J S Gilyson Jr at 8 o clock Monday May 4 the Executive Board of the...
The article outlines a proposed Women's Army Auxiliary Corps open to volunteers aged 21 to 45 in good health. Mary Smith would receive a uniform and non combat duties, including clerical work and cooking, with pay starting at 21 dollars for four months and 30 dollars after. Widower benefits would follow military pay rates if Mary dies. Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers sponsors the bill. Navy plans would place women in service to alleviate sea duty shortages, led by Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs.
Mrs. Guy Cheney of Corning New York urges women to take a larger role in national affairs and to build a new framework for peace She organized a New York luncheon conference to educate women about industry and economic problems and to connect them with corporate leaders The roundtable meetings aimed to spur practical action and community involvement, highlighting the potential of middle aged women to contribute to industry and government without drastic upheaval.
Deeply conscious of my needs and shortcomings I seek elsewhere the fellowship of God’s people. In the church alone I find One who supplies my needs nullifies my shortcomings nourishes the soul and offers worship. Anonymous
Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church hosts Circle No. 1 of the W S C 8 at 3 oclock with Mrs George Ware and Mrs Charles Herren as hosts and Miss Sara Ann Holland feted by Mrs L M Lille and Mrs Young at the Barlow Hotel with a pastel sweetpea centerpiece. Hope Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs H M Olsen's home Tuesday evening with Miss Jack Porter assisting.
Small brown leather coin purse found or lost noted with about $16 inside. Recipient listed Mrs. Lee Garlan. Contact re search phone 967-W. Note appears in brief public notice style with a lost item inquiry.
The Nope Iris Garden Club announces its annual show will open to the public on Tuesday May 5 at the American Legion hall. President Mrs M M McCloughan invites all interested to view the many varieties of showy blossoms, a long standing free exhibit. Members attended a meeting with Miss Norma Lewis winning a decorative contest and officers elected for the new club year: president Miss Beryl Henry vice president Mrs Thelma Moore treasurer Mrs Aline Johnson recording secretary Miss Zuella Collier. A salad and dessert course was served to members and guests including Mrs Dora King Miss Mary Claude Fletcher Miss Floyse Taylor and others.
Members met after 1 noon for weekly games at Mrs Helen McRae’s home. Defense stamps were awarded to winners after the spirited play. A delightful salad course was served during the games.
Personal mentions include Miss Melen Bowen pursuing a government post in Washington, Gus Bernier of Lite Rock visiting his daughter Mrs. Dorsey McRae Jr and Mr. McRae, and Mrs. Charles Haynes with Carolyn Trimble attending the National Congress in Chicago. Bearden visitors Mrs. R J Glaze and daughter Ellen Jane visit Mrs. Paul Jones in town, while Frank Kirk of Dallas stays with his mother Mrs. J J Kirk and sister Mable Kirk. Weekend guests Mrs. Harry Spillman of Little Rock with Mr. Spillman visit Mrs. Spillman’s mother Mrs. T C Jobe. Mrs. Billy Duckalt and spy, W. Yam depart for Waco to join Mr. Duckett. Lucille Murphy leaves for Washington to seek a government post. The Rev. Harry Wintermeyer attends Episcopal Executive Council in Little Rock.
In a sunlit lakeside scene at Ferdy’s domain, Michael and Fay discuss her future and singing plans while Fay contemplates leaving New York. Myra and Baldy fall into a river while rescuing a drifting canoe, prompting comic relief before a cliffhanger ending.
Huntington veteran Dick Seale, home on furlough from the Navy after Pearl Harbor and actions at the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, contends that the notion of Japanese soldiers suicidally rushing into battle is bunk. He stresses his view based on wartime experiences and cautions against discussing military affairs loosely.
The widow of Corning lawyer Guy W. Cheney, mother of four grown sons and five grandchildren, rose from a local women’s club to lead the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. After her husband’s death, she completed his term as New York Assembly member and won re election, stating women should cooperate rather than compete with men.
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