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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
3
Mrs. S. E. Franklin and Mrs J. R. Gentry served as delegates to the American Legion Auxiliary convention in Little Rock yesterday. Mrs. C. T. White of Philadelphia Mississippi is visiting at the home of her brother Mr. E. S. Franklin and Mrs. Franklin.
Sgt Robert Howen, who joined the National Guard in 1949 and served 33 months overseas, was honorably discharged under the point system. He arrived for a visit with his parents.
New York report notes major oil firms will offer 78 to 80 octane regular gasoline and a higher 85 octane high test grade. War-era 71 octane gasoline declines, with a possible 72 octane third grade. Daily fuel consumption is around 1.6 million barrels, down from wartime and 1941 levels.
AP News outlines plans for a city aviation museum in St. Louis featuring full scale reproductions of historic aircraft that marked the region's aviation achievements. The project emphasizes preserving local aerospace heritage and attracting visitors to the riverfront area.
Doctor article explains heart pain stems from nervous tension or blocked coronary arteries. It warns exertion or emotional stress can trigger attacks and describes coronary thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, and scar formation. Weight management and reducing heart strain are advised, noting salt derivatives used in wartime industry.
Milton M Kinsey calls for a museum to honor aviation firsts in St Louis. Pioneers claim the first controlled flight the first parachute jump and the first U S air mail trip. Lindbergh flew trans Atlantic in 1927 and Curtiss set a 1 mile flight for a $5000 prize in 1909. The first air mail flight occurred from St Louis in 1911 and the first test parachute jump followed at Jefferson Barracks in 1912.
A Dorothy Dix column notes a surge in war marriages followed by divorces as couples separate when spouses go overseas. Advice urges waiting to avoid harming husbands and suggests patience may cool youthful passions before divorce.
May purchase lumber with no rating now allowed if the dealer has no rated orders on hand. Charles Christian of the War One Board announced relaxation of distribution rules. September 30 ends priority requirements for construction projects, FHA says builders must still obtain FHA authority for costs. Maximum project costs are $1,000 for residences $5,000 for commercial buildings and $10,000 for churches and public institutions.
Five southern governors including Mississippi Louisiana Missouri Tennessee and Oklahoma will be invited to a national cotton picking contest in Blytheville Arkansas on October 5 Governor Laney announced He joked about a vegetable race and suggested Jimmy Davis of Louisiana might bring his guitar to boost the event?
Northwest Arkansas Ozarks see a tourist boom as Labor Day nears. A Fort Smith to Fayetteville survey shows scarce vacant cabins and crowded eateries, with out-of-state plates and "no vacancy" signs common. Operators plan expansions. the era mirrors pre-war activity.
In a tense domestic scene, Brock returns with a crippled leg and frayed pride, challenging Thayer’s feelings as memories of their past and the war’s toll collide. A dinner gong interrupts their fragile privacy, leaving their future unresolved in this To Be Continued installment.
U S Department of Agriculture will back prices for Arkansas cured sweet potatoes this season using loans. Rates vary by month from 1.50 to 1.75 dollars per bushel for U S No 1 potatoes with 75 percent No 1 quality for No 2 grade at 15 cents less. A chattel mortgage secures the loan, interest is three percent per year, and repayment is due by April 15, 1946.
Hope youth Johnnie Brannan enters two Hereford females for the Arkansas-Oklahoma Livestock Exposition at Ft. Smith this week. Miss Domino A from Real Domino 51st is a senior yearling heifer. Miss Highland 61st is a junior yearling. Brannan also shows nine head from Odell Henson Victory Ranch and plans further entries at Pine Bluff Texarkana and the Hope Southwest Arkansas Show, plus five Hereford steers for the Southwest Arkansas Show and Sale.
Garrett Memorial Baptist and Hope Gospel Tabernacle publish Sunday School times, morning and evening services, midweek prayer and Bible study, and auxiliary meetings. Unity Missionary Baptist adds Lord's Supper, BT C and evangelistic service with midweek prayer and choir practice. You are welcome to all services.
Glenn Hutton presides at 9:45 a.m. Bible School with Ted Jones as superintendent. 10:50 a.m. Lord's Supper and sermon on Soul stature. 6:45 p.m. Christian Youth Fer ce Program. 8:15 p.m. Motion Picture How to cure War with Special Music Neon Cross Dismissal.
The First Baptist Church at Third and Main hosts Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:50 a.m. with a sermon by Pastor S. A. Whitlow and special choir music "O Worship the Lord" by Kirkpatrick. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. features a sermon and music "Comrades of the Cross" by Hall. Fellowship Hour is Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
First Methodist Church Pine at Second lists Sunday schedule with Church School at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:50 a.m. Evening vesper service at 5:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice Tuesday at 8 p.m. Church of Christ at 5th and Grady notes Bible Classes at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Sermon on Personnel Evangelism begins the third lesson in a special series. Young People's Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Unity Baptist Church in Hope hosts a monthly singing this Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
Rush recalls his three sons in service in World War II era battles. One son Richard wounded on Saipan, another Donald wounded on Iwo Jima later at Philadelphia Navy Yard, while the father longs to see Tokyo and hopes for a family reunion after war.
A military health comparison shows tuberculosis infection rates in U S troops during World War II were only about one eighth of those recorded in World War I, reflecting improved medical care and screening.
Pastor Meux will preach at 11 a m Sunday with no evening service due to Emmet Revival at the Emmet Baptist Church. Boyd's Chapel holds a 4 p m revival led by Rev Van W Harrell of Prescott. Holly Grove revival closes Friday with strong interest and attendance. members to be received at closing.
Mr and Mrs Fred C Davis announce church activities with Sunday School at 10 00 am Sunday Morning Worship at 11 00 am Pentecostal Gleaners at 7 00 pm Evening Service at 8 00 pm Friday Night Prayer Meeting at 8 15 pm A cordial invitation to attend these services is extended to the public.
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