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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1940

Page

3

Hope Prescott Game to Highlight Homecoming Clyde S schedule

Hope High Lev e basketball team champions of the Victory Conference prepare for a Monday homecoming double header against Prescott to honor conference title. Juniors play at 6 45 p m followed by the seniors at 7 30 p m with planned stunts and a large crowd expected. The Bobcats aim to avenge a prior loss to Prescott and boost season momentum as Foy Hammons anticipates the biggest turnout of the year.

Hope High Leve Arkansas Hinh Belo Bobcats Hope Prescott Bard Balves Cilades Hope High School North Little Rock Jonesboro Wildcats Hurricane Bobcnts Wolves Prescottion Read Yo Warren Camden Prescot Foy Uammons Beebe Little Rock Little Rock Hope Bobrats Beebe Badgers Joseph J. Robinson Tice Beebe J.D. Jones Willy Badger

Burial Places of Americas Great Men

Readable fragments list burial sites for famous Americans including George Washington at Arlington or Mount Vernon with options. Ulysses Grant at Arlington or Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln at Arlington or Springfield. John Paul Jones at Annapolis or buried at sea. George Washingtons other memorials and Wilson at sites in Washington DC.

America Miciy Tavaes George Washington U. S. Capitol Montbelly Ulysses S. Grant Arlington Cemetery New York Fey Battlefield Gettysburg Abraham Lincoln Linear Memorial John Paul Jones Naval Berg Annapolis Md Brooklyenavy Yards Arlington Vomeary

Balkan Nations Renew Friendship Demonstration in Sofia

In Sofia at the railway station Bulgarian and Romanian diplomats and crowds celebrated renewed friendship after 1918 tensions. Romanian Finance Minister Constantinescu, after a two day conference, proclaimed Long live Bulgaria as observers noted hints of possible Romanian concessions on Dobruja while avoiding threats to Hungary and Russia.

Sofia Dobruja Hungary Russia Rouraunla

Hamilton Appears at Orleans Meet

The Rev. W. BR. Hamilton visits New Orleans for Baptist Bible Institute homecoming week. He will present Holy Land travel films and deliver four lectures. Meanwhile Rev. H. A. Fisk fills the pulpit in his absence. Babe Ruth played 2,502 major league games with a .342 batting average.

W. BR. Hamilton New Orleans Baptist Bible Institute Baptist Institution Hamilton Holy Land H. A. Fisk Babe Ruth

Cotton closing steady as markets open on Saturday

New York cotton opened at 10.86 and closed at 10.86. Middling shot settled up six cents at 1.28, reflecting a flat price movement despite session activity.

New York

Wealthy Florida Realtor Creates Honeymoon Island Scheme

Tampa entrepreneur C M Washburn turned Hog Island into Honeymoon Island offering free honeymoons to couples arriving June 15. He plans 50 couples by March, then more. island will house 49 other couples in thatched cottages with water wells and sanitation. Transportation and food are on guests. residents must marry within 30 days and letters with references and photos are required.

Tampa Fla Gulf Coast Florida Desert Island Desert Isle C. M. Washburn Hog ‘Island Florida West Coast Gulf Washburn New York Hog Island Honeymoon Island

Hendrix College Debating at Two Weekend Tournaments

Hendrix College will send a debating squad to two labale tournaments this weekend. One team pair, including Ed Lester of Hope and Byran Harris of Monticello, will compete at the University of Oklahoma. Ouachita College at Arkadelphia will host three Hendrix teams, including the junior college battle royal entrants Oliver Byrd of Smadover and Bob Jewell of Hope.

Guernsey Patmos Reach District 10 Semi Finals

Magnolia Arkansas district 10 junior boys basketball action sent Guernsey and Patmos into the semifinals after wins during Friday play. Guernsey beat Yorks Chapel 11 8 and Kerby beat Central 13 8 while Patmos defeated Magnolia 10 4. Semis set Guernsey vs Kerby and Patmos vs Bright Star with a separate Magnolia senior team win over Rossett 03 18 in a non tournament game.

Magnolia Ark Gunsey Yorks Chapel Kerby Central Patmos Guernsey Bright Star

Farmers Aid Program Plans Revealed for 1940

Oliver L. Adams announces county wide assistance for Hempstead farmers under the 1940 AAA program. Community meetings will guide farmers through personal farm plan sheets detailing depleting and non depleting crops, allotments, payment rates, soil building, and maximum payments. Meetings held at Patmos and Springhill with future sessions in Guernsey Beard Chapel and De Ann. Triple superphosphate fertilizer available as grant aid. applications now open with first orders expected this year.

Hempstead Oliver L. Adams Patmos Springhill Guernsey Beard Chapel de Ann

Traffic Drive to Begin On Monday

The Revenue Department urges holders of 1940 automobile license tags to display them immediately to avoid embarrassment during a tag check next week. Ed Van Sickle says the drive by state policemen will start Monday and run all week. Additional notes mention Adolf Hitler as a boy captain of a wooden sword youth group and author Jane Pe Gilbert Patten who earned six dollars for stories.

State Revenuua Department Ed van Sickle Jane Pe Gilbert Patten Frank Merriwell

Reciprocal Trade Program Passes House by 216 to 168

The House approved extending the reciprocal trade agreements program for three years by a 216 to 168 vote. Arkansas representatives voted in favor as Republicans fought the measure amid farm industry tariff concerns. Hull’s policy wins praise as hearings set in the Senate with Secretary Hull expected as first witness.

Washington House Senate Finance Committee Hull Tull Arkansas Srowther Republican Platform ,Committee

District AAU Meet at Prescott Monday and Tuesday

The district AAU men's basketball tournament will be held Monday and Tuesday February 26 and 27 at the Prescott High School gym. Counties expected to be represented include LaFayette Columbia Nevada Hempstead Miller Union Sevier Little River Howard Quachita Clark and Pike.

Prescott High School Lloyd Henry LaFayette Columbia Nevada Hempstead Miller Union Sevier Little River Howard Quachita Clark Pike

Telephone Lines From Turkey Cut

Budapest reports telephone communication with Turkey broken and not restored by midmorning Saturday. Advices from Istanbul cite high winds causing sporadic service as speculation grows in Belgrade and Athens about possible general mobilization, though officials gave no confirmation.

Budapest Hungary Turkey Istanbul Belgrade Athens

Hempstead County Club Organized In Little Rock

Former Hempstead county residents in Little Rock organized a Hempstead County Club at the Wonder bakery hostess room. A. A. Gentry was elected temporary chairman Basil E. Newton was named temporary secretary treasurer and a Membership Committee was formed to reach about 500 former residents. A permanent organization and annual celebration plans will be discussed at the April 9 meeting.

Oscar Old Joe Vestal Taylor Stuart Hempstead Little Rock Wonder Bakery Old Neighbors

Thoughtful Steward Shortcomings Warned in Wise Adage

A fragment from Fuller urges that a thoughtful steward serves well and frees himself from a troublesome bed rather than wasting time in disquiet. The saying emphasizes prudent conduct, self restraint, and the value of reliable service over dwelling on unrest.

Kteward Raler Fuller

Leap Year Hearts and Hidden Proposals by Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues leap year favors women who press for marriage while men resist direct proposals. She recounts anecdotes of indirect pressure, emotional pleas, and women using pampered vanity to push husbands toward tying the knot. The piece contrasts boldness with the social quirks of courtship.

Germany Clamps Press Censorship On Wells Berlin Visit

Berlin authorities imposed press censorship on Sumner Welles planned visit as Mussolini was due in Berlin and reports stated four unconfirmed British winged attacks. on the same day British and Allied actions included naval and air reconnaissance with no decisive engagements reported.

Berlin Germany Sumner Welles Welles Taylor Mussolini Lonlon Eng Grain Bri Royal Shetland Islands London Uni Bermuda Congress

Employers Urged to Attend Meeting in Hope City Hall

Employers and employees are urged to attend a February 27 meeting at 2 30 PM in the Hope city hall auditorium about changes in the Unemployment Compensation setup. Speakers will cover points not yet explained and attendees may bring questions to gain a clearer understanding of the Act.

Hope City Hall

Worlds largest privately owned plane for sale in San Diego

SAN DIEGO California The worlds largest privately owned plane is for sale. Richard Auchbold a wealthy naturalist used the Guba for a 1938 expedition to New Guinea but unsettled international conditions have prevented another trip. Its original cost was about 250000 dollars.

San Diego Calif Richard Auchbold New Guinea

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