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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1942
Page
5
The Social Calendar lists multiple church circles and guilds meeting December 7 through 10 at First Presbyterian First Methodist and other local churches. Activities include luncheons, puppet shows, Christmas programs, and charity drives with hostesses and locations noted. Special Red Cross production reports and sewing rooms update outcomes for the county.
Weekend visitors in Little Rock include Mr and Mrs Bill McGill. Camp Perry personnel Pvt Leo Rawin and Pvt Edward Schoalay spend a 10 day furlough with relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Joh Shideler travel from Stillwater after visiting relatives. Sgt and Mrs Kenneth Patrick of Port Sill are visiting my parents. Lt A L Hardage, Camp Hucan Texas, visited friends in Hope and Arkadelphia. Foy Hammons Jr recently returned from Washington, D C for duties in the area.
The Associated Press reports a major ship launch as the 49,000 ton New Jersey nears water at Philadelphia Navy Yard on New Year’s Eve. Amid Pearl Harbor anxieties, U S shipyards push out several warships, including seven at Vanport, Florida.
Duane, the old schoolmaster Sixtus Andresen, dies alone as dawn finds him. Pastor Aalesen asks to bury him. Captain Konig scorns both the pastor and dying with rage. Winter storms swell as Gerd endures a night of isolation while troops move, preparing for battle near Namsos.
Hope Arkansas December 4 The Hope Star reports a Scott Field soldier Lt W J Sturdivant lost a $20 bill Sunday in Hope. He told Mayor Albert Graves of dinner and loss. waitress Pauline Tyner turned in the wrinkled bill with a dime on top. The story notes the soldier’s long service and honesty.
Supplies of cotton for military and civilian use are ample for two years yet food stocks are scarce. Earl N. Martindale, Hempstead County Triple-A chairman, urges cotton farmers to vote in the cotton marketing quota referendum on Saturday December 12 to support food production and other needs.
The chairman warned that scarce farm crops should head priority for all farmers as war material production dominates industry. He urged limiting cotton to national needs to conserve labor machinery chemicals transport and storage for crops like peanuts soybeans pork beef poultry and dairy. He noted that returning soldiers will question why more cotton was grown when food was scarce and war loomed. The December referendum also affects government loans at parity with quotas approved under current law.
Washington based Associated Press explains its large local news and photo staff covering state and federal activities. The piece highlights AP's coverage in Washington and its role for 1,400 member newspapers and affiliates with Wille World, noting dedicated experts interpreting Washington news.
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