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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
4
Funeral services for the two year old son of Mr and Mrs John Barnes of McNab are set for 2:30 Monday afternoon at Saratoga. The child died at his home early Monday.
Social calendar lists Circle meetings at homes of Mrs Garrett Story and other hostesses, events at First Methodist and First Baptist churches, pot luck luncheons, luncheon at 1 oclock, and a Wesleyan Guild gathering. Also notes Girls Coalition duty, PTA sessions, and a Christmas season book review by T A Grow with Sherwood’s There Shall Be No Night discussed by Mrs Evans.
Weekend totals show donations climbing to 2798.45 with a reported 86.05 added this period. Contributions list numerous individuals and local businesses including Mrs. Geo Meehan, J. Witherspoon, E. Cox stores, and Fulton Arkansas entities supporting the drive.
A 1941 notice urges early Christmas parcel mailing to U S Army troops in Nome Alaska while winter parcel post restrictions apply. Senders should plainly address addressees as in the Army. if unit numbers are unknown, label as A U S Army Mail.
Personal mentions detail visits and guests across Arkadelphia and nearby towns during Thanksgiving weekend. John Barrow of Omealca college in Arkadelphia hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carter Johoney amid family gatherings. Teddy Jones of Little Rock with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Godholy. Dick Henshaw from Texas A and M home for holidays with sister Florence Menshaw at Henderson College and mother Mrs. Stervo. Additional visits include families Kinard Young and Keith, Mrs. Mack Anderson visiting from Bartlesville, and bursts of activity involving Edna and Maric Stuart of Magnolia and Stamps residents.
Douglas Morrison, 69, of Memphis, a relative of Tom Kinser at Hope, died Monday morning at his home. The body will be brought to Hope for funeral services at 10 o clock Tuesday morning. Burial will be at Prescott.
Blytheville obituary notes Mrs. W. J. Driver, 65, of Osceola, wife of a former congressman, died suddenly at home. The piece weaves in civic notes and gatherings, listing local visits and holiday events from nearby families and colleges.
W A Daniel State Director Federal Housing Administration outlines credit standards for operatives. Builders must hold assets equal to 19 percent of requested credit with 3 percent in cash. examples show $13,000 assets for $100,000, including $3,400 cash, and $6,500 assets for $50,000 with $1,500 cash. The policy favors preapproval of lines of credit before loan applications and notes a need for 30 to 40 single family homes in Hope, with invitation for interested parties to contact for details.
BAYARD NEBRASKA -(P)- C Hyde, 72, a farmer near here, has bought a new buggy to be pulled by his old mare Flossie. He says at his age a man has no business driving a rat around and that a buggy takes him where he wants to go, noting it’s safer.
Diana Curt navigates a complex arrangement with Stephen Curt and Bill Jackson as she confronts mercenary marriage motives. After a tense confrontation at the Curt home, Stephen reassures Diana and vows to help resolve the muddle, while Bill departs, leaving Diana and Stephen alone as dawn approaches.
CHUNGKING vast output rose seven times above prewar levels despite limited modern machinery. Gold valued at about 30 million dollars in U S currency was produced from Chinese mines during the current year, generated largely by human labor and primitive implements.
Judge W K Lemley heard a lengthy municipal court docket listing numerous defendants with fines and bonds. Notable items include W T Johnson for DUI with a $100 fine and $150 bond, and multiple drivers cited for improper mufflers tail lights or braking. Several cases involve reckless driving and parking violations with small cash bonds. Additional entries show speeding, red signal, and drunkenness charges with varied penalties and dismissals on city attorney motion.
Notice of re assessment of benefits for municipal improvement districts in Hope Arkansas has been filed and is open for inspection. Districts include Curb and Gutter District No. 1 and Street Improvement District No. 1.
In Asheville North Carolina Shook displays two pumpkins weighing about 20 pounds each. They were measured at 15 feet above ground on a tree branch to show how well these pumpkins adjust to altitude and temperatures.
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