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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
4
Society notes report on a meeting of the Mission Study group of the Women’s Auxiliary at the First Presbyterian Church, with plans for future gatherings, readings, and guest involvement. Other items mention theater tours, local club activities, and church circle meetings across Rocky Mount and Fayetteville.
Mrs J W Anthony and Mrs Bill White of Murfreesboro visited Murfreesboro hosts Mr and Mrs Graydon Anthony on Friday. HL Bley and family called on Alvis Stokes in Delta? Lola Worthan spent the weekend visiting friends in Blevins. Miss Thalia Rhodes hosted a hunting party for her birthday. Miss Bullant from Blevins school visited Mrs I S Massey. Rael Callpepper and Tittle Dory Orun Roy of Beirne enjoyed time with relatives. Bill Scott, Hendrix College student, stayed with his parents Bert and wife. Telephone query about possible goiter prompts casual chatter.
William E. Gilroy argues that amid widespread slaughter and war the Sunday School lesson on holding life sacred remains vital. He traces early biblical teachings from Genesis about the sacredness of man to Cain and Abel, urging faith, ethical living, and avoidance of violence through spiritual renewal and societal safeguards.
The text urges obedience to laws and commandments as the path to divine promises. It exhorts believers to cleanse themselves from defilement of body and spirit, perfecting holiness in reverent fear of God.
Helsinki reports Swedish volunteers fight for Finland led by Borg, a U4 European switching champion, who holds records in 10 and 1500 meter freestyle. The article notes Borg among volunteers at the front against Russia.
Marie Martin faces inner turmoil as Dan Donovan plans marriage while she works at Warnet's. Evelyn Marlow and Kay Thayer move the fashion show forward as Marie endures pressure from Mrs. Martin and Varner. Tommy Ryan reappears offering a day out, complicating Marie's choices amid a tense love triangle.
Sunday School 10 p m Preaching 11 a m Evening service 6 30 p m Prayer service moved to Thursday 7 pm Ladies Auxiliary 2 20 pm Tuesday at Mrs Roberts South Elm St Elder J H Reaves pastor to deliver two messages Readers urged to attend for salvation and blessing all unsage people welcome to hear Gods word and receive a true welcome.
Bible School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor Society meets 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. The minister resumes "The New Testament Church" with the fourth discourse "More About The Church of The First Century." Youth programs highlighted next Sunday with Junior Christian Endeavor conducting worship.
At the First Methodist Church located at Second and Pine, Sunday services at 10 50 a m feature Rev Kenneth L Spore with a sermon on Judas Iscariot concluding a Communion series on The Twelve Apostles The 7 34 p m service will discuss Helping Our Brother Special music is planned with the morning choir directed by Mrs M C Butler and the Young Peoples Choir directed by Mrs B W Edwards A new church school department and several classes have been organized The Board of Stewards meets at 2 p m Sunday and youth leagues gather at 6 30 p m The six W S C S circles meet Monday Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday night
NEW YORK NY Howard Cann cites more scoring when metropolitan teams meet intercity foes. He notes familiarity breeds fewer fouls and identical tactics, while visiting squads adapt differently. Both NYU and rivals claim defense remains key in these contests.
Washington experts monitor a Public Health Service chart indicating a sharp rise in influenza cases this winter. The curve, four times the normal, marks over 10 000 new cases in the first week of 1940 versus 2423 in the prior five-year week, signaling accelerated spread though no national panic is declared. Names and numbers reflect the AP dispatch by Alexander H. Georges.
Public Health Service offers home care precautions for flu when a doctor is unavailable. They advise bed rest at onset, gradual diet return, avoid laxatives, do not suppress coughs, use disposable tissues for secretions, warm bath at attack start, avoid excessive sweating, no medicines without physician prescription, and good nursing to prevent complications while isolating patients.
Reports note flu activity in the first week of 1938 and compare to a 1920 outbreak with 200,000 cases in the corresponding week. They caution that the peak usually does not appear until midseason, urging close watching of the evolving situation.
February to mid March period sees mostly mild cases but authorities urge treating all as potentially serious due to pneumonia and streptococcal complications. No proven remedy or vaccine exists, and many approach the illness with denial or risky exertion while public contact fuels spread.
The piece argues headstrong children can be admired for ambition yet must learn self control. It contrasts praise with caution, noting that constant resistance risks a broken spirit. It emphasizes choosing when to push and when to yield, teaching respect for others.
The stamp design omits continental boundaries and shows an airplane superimposed on a map labeled Asia. Much of Siberia and a large part of China appear within the map areas, reflecting a broad geographic depiction.
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