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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
4
Canvassers for the Goodfellow's Fund circulate on city streets this week asking for gifts and supplies for needy families. The message urges a liberal response reflecting Christian charity over government aid, recalling Christ's example of personal kindness as a safeguard for a humane society.
Donations of groceries cakes fruit and clothing were reported by American Legion Chairman Cell Weaver as Goodfallow’s fundraiser entered its third day. The Lexian Rotary and Kiwanis clubs collaborate with Misteral Al Junne to close Thursday. Names and small contributions from local residents list many donors.
Five queries about Coventry during mid November German raids on Beitgin. Questions cover Coventry location in England, its county, strategic importance, Peeping Tom statue during Gor tun raids, population size, and the meaning of the phrase to have been sent to Coventry.
The Tabernacle plans a Christmas pageant titled The Bethlehem Inn directed by Mrs J B Heanill with a large cast from Yenish community. The program features a Sunday night show at 7 20 and a children’s program at 9 5 with treats. An Englishman in 1804 targeted submarine ideas for the British navy against Napoleon.
RAF reports show Italian forces retreating toward Derna as British armored units press from Bardia. Derna attacked by bombs and artillery while air strikes hit Bardia’s encampment. A tailed Somali raid and Kenya frontier patrols hint at diversions to draw Italian attention. Hitler addresses cadets in Berlin as Ethiopia revolt gains traction with Allied assurances of compensation for casualties.
The Greek Drive, sponsored by Lous Carleson, reports $14 donated Wednesday lifting the total to $143. Contributions can be left at East National Bank or with Mr. Carleson. Names and amounts from local supporters are listed, showing ongoing community support for relief efforts.
Athens dispatch reports fires at Klisura fueling belief Italian troops may abandon the mountain town on the central Albanian front. Greek artillery and tanks engage in a roving defense, with 40 Italian tanks and heavy fighting in the Klisura Tepellini sector. A British RAF strike hit a coastal transport column, though a fierce snowstorm hindered observation of effects.
The Hope city council, urged by Chamber official R P Bowen, reviews exercising a land option for a potential northwest airport site. City attorney McFaddin to study option and government approval. praise for Chief Copeland and release of bond holders. police staffing, tax levy on curb and gutter, and plant lighting discussed. meteorites noted.
A fragment reflecting a moral proverb asserts that selfish men own the earth while the meek inherit it from the Heavenly Father, free from defilements and perplexities of unright payment.
By Tom Wolf NEA Service staff correspondent in New York, retailers expect a merrier Christmas with higher gift volume and lower prices than 1929. The National Retail Dry Goods Association reports December cash volume 0 to 30 percent above last year, but national average will be about 1 percent ahead of last Christmas.
Berlin reports the German government is blocked from comment until ambassador Otto Abetz reaches Berlin. Laval, ex vice premier, is in Paris on a mission for French German collaboration as tensions ease, with a five to six day stay anticipated and possible cabinet changes discussed.
President Roosevelt unveiled a sweeping plan to aid Great Britain by taking over British war orders and leasing equipment on a mortgage basis repaid after the war. Planes and guns could be leased. Britain would return or supply equivalent weapons if assets remained usable. He said the idea was exploratory and would be refined with London, and would not push the U.S. toward war.
Aughie Stuart aged 87, long noted for entertaining Hope's citizens with his dancing, died at his home Tuesday night. Born near Columbus, he was well known in Hope. Note mentions tent pegs from beechwood from the Chiltern Hills shipped worldwide for army use.
The Hope City Council adopted a resolution praising Sweeney R. Copeland who resigned as Chief of Police to become State Patrol Officer. He served since April 18, 1939, was courteous and fearless, and the council commends him to Arkansas citizens. A copy of the resolution will be filed, furnished to Copeland, and released to the press.
Postmaster Robert M. Wilson announced a one hour night extension of stamp and parcel windows until 7 p.m. from Wednesday night through Monday night December 23 to accommodate Christmas mail. The move aims to encourage patrons to mail packages during the extension period.
President Roosevelt vetoed the Logan-Walter bill, saying it would cause chaos and paralysis in government. The veto ends the bill’s push for uniform procedure and court review of certain quasi-judicial agencies amid further House votes on overriding it.
John L. Wilson’s county judge election contest trial, dismissed by Judge Dexter Bush and appealed, will be heard by the Arkansas Supreme Court in Little Rock on December 30. Attorneys Steele and Steele of Nashville and Steve Carrigan of Hope will present the case. Wilson said his friends can be assured they will come first if he wins.
The Library Training Class for Hempstead County and Prescott librarians met Tuesday at City Hall led by Hempstead County Librarian Miss Elsie Weisenberger. The session featured a Christmas themed lesson by Rev. Kenneth Spore, a musical piece by Mrs. Spore, a reading of Son of David by Elizabeth Goudge t, and updates on the Dewey Decimal System. Royce Weisenberger spoke on county library futures and comparisons, with a WPA forms roundtable led by Miss Lucille Lucas. The group adjourned for noon and planned to reconvene on January 21, 1941 at 10:00.
A historic storm in Taylor Texas produced one of the heaviest U S rainfall totals on September 9 and 10 1921 with 23 inches recorded over the two days.
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