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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
3
Coaches George Lambert Fred Thomson lead South and North squads in Friday night Arkansas high school football at Little Rock. First backfield features Hutson twins Rob Prank Unfted of Subiaco with Bluffs. No 2 includes Arrison Steed Carter and Karam of Subiaco. Reserves Beeson Malvern Tripla.
The scoreboard lists Thursday results across multiple matchups including Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 9 and Boston 3 Chicago 1. It notes rain affected Cleveland Philadelphia and St Louis New York games, with Friday schedules showing Boston at Philadelphia Cleveland at Chicago and Washington at New York.
Legal notice outlines a proposed constitutional amendment number 20 by the General Assembly filed March 15 in Arkansas. It details vacancies by gubernatorial appointment with eligibility restrictions for certain relatives, compensation prohibitions, and a staged appointment tenure tied to general elections ending with the secretary of state seal. The document cites Sections 1 to 5 and names C. G. Hall as secretary of state.
Starting lineups for the South include Lavitte of Pine Bluff and Johnson of Malvern at ends, Gillispie and Gardier tackles, Kemp center, with Baker and Leatherwood at guards and Hinton at center. North roster lists Jones, Taylor, Delemonce go, Mills as backs, plus Green and Esson ends, Salman and Geelzer tackles, Franklin and Slater guards, Kelton center. Injured list clear, drills to follow Friday. note Charles Goodyear received his rubber patent on June 15 1884.
A 1939 legislative measure proposes personal property tax exemptions for unmarried or head of family residents up to fifty dollars, and up to one hundred dollars for married or head of family residents, with the Arkansas Corporation Commission to regulate exemptions. The amendment would join the state constitution once a majority of electors approve it at the next general election. Witness dated May 1, 1340, with official seal.
LITTLE ROCK The Little Rock Travelers won two games against the Knoxville Sox 4 3 and 5 1 in a doubleheader at Travelers Field. The hosts piled 20 hits across both games, taking a three run lead in the first inning as Tommy Irwin and Dwyer set the offense in motion with a triple and timely scoring plays.
The Little Rock Utility League champions meet Shreveport League in a Sunday doubleheader at the Fair Park. An 2:00 p.m. start is set with about 100 special guests expected. After games, a joint picnic will be held.
Church notices list morning worship at 10 55 with Sunday school at 9 45 and a Young People service at 7 30 led by Mrs. B C Hyatt. Mid week 7 30 and a 6 43 Training Union. Baptism at evening service and a note on mushrooms.
Carrie Lane resumes homesteading with the Taylors near Rock Creek as Ashton Oaks lures her with real estate schemes in Sioux Springs and other towns. Oaks pressures her, hints at men and capital, and warns she may face trouble, while Newt Gale spots a cloaked figure resembling Oaks near the land office at midnight.
Madeline Mirow, a sole woman running a six plane scheduled service from Nome, plans winter routes while supplying miners and prospectors on the Alaskan tundra. Her planes haul gold nuggets up to 75000 dollars and deliver freight, fox furs, and mail. fog and tundra conditions make flying hazardous as crews balance family life and aviation risks.
Bible School at 9:43 a.m. Morning Worship and Communion at 10:50. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:45. Minister John Keith Gregorywill preach on The Sings That Crucified Christ and The Great Hope for New Testament Christians. Public invited to worship and study these questions.
Jack Dempsey, New Mexico congressman and former subway worker, campaigns for the Hatch Act restricting federal employees from political activity. The piece traces his rise from waterboy to U.S. representative and notes his role in advancing the measure through committees to a 243 to 122 vote, marking his 15th sponsored law.
The article discusses man as a creature of worship, citing the impulse to praise as universal and rooted in religious history. It notes the Psalmist’s praise amid happiness and suffering, arguing that goodness and truth prevail over evil, justifying worship and a life aligned with divine mercy and covenant. It references biblical passages and broader reflections on faith, sin, and grace.
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