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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1939
Page
4
A fragmented verse about faith and dreams opens this item, followed by church circle meeting notices for the W. M. A. of First Baptist and various church auxiliaries. It lists Circle numbers and host homes, a Music Week program recap, a Band Auxiliary meeting, and Girl Scouts notes. The piece closes with condolences from J. D. Luck and family.
Sunday school at 9 o'clock and morning prayer at 11. Church of Christ led by J A Copeland offers morning services, Bible class at 2, preaching at 11, and evening services with a 6:30 Bible class and 7:00 sermon. Copeland speaks on Christianity and the simplicity of Christ’s gospel as crowds grow.
The First Christian Church announces Pastor Tuinwood will preach at 10:50 AM on Sunday with the theme Power and faith growth, urging outreach to reach 100 in Sunday school and inviting boys to attend. Night service continues a series on Power and Nicodemus and Lazarus contrasts.
New York correspondent describes midseason bonnet trends for Easter wear. Designers favor larger shapes, bold contrasts with dresses, Directoire mushroom silhouettes, and a mix of straw, velvet, and feather trims. Advice covers face shapes, hat placement, and avoiding over-trimming for glasses and long faces.
Community announcements list visits among residents of Blevins Prescott and Hope. Names include Reed Ashcrott Williams and Stewart families with engagements, travel to Nashville Little Rock and Dallas, and weddings set for January 1939.
Fragmentary church notice urges attendance this Sunday in Bethany. The text references sermons challenging both men and women seeking spiritual growth and describes a welcoming fellowship to worship God.
The First Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Thomas Brewster as pastor with Sunday school at 9:45, morning service at 10:55, and vesper at 5:00. Young peoples meeting at 6:15, Women’s Auxiliary Monday at 3:00, and a Foreign Mission study of Star In the East led by Mrs. M. C. Butler and Mrs. R. S. Jackson at prayer hour Wednesday 7:30. Attendees urged to join all activities.
Hempstead Home Agent Melva Bullington notes farm homes differ from city homes in refrigeration needs. A small box may suit a city family but be useless for a farm family. B K Arnold urges buyers to ignore ads and choose or build larger, well shelved refrigerators or even a walk in unit to store produce and dairy at low cost.
An attic dig in Hempstead County uncovers forgotten articles now occupying living spaces. Miss Sybil D Bates, home industries extension specialist, notes many old picture frames can be restored and reused, reflecting a shift from Victorian era wide oak, walnut, and mahogany frames to modern framing trends.
Winnipeg report notes the University of Manitoba offers a short course of lectures on fur farming. The first lecture drew 25 men and one woman, all fur farmers, indicating strong interest among local producers.
The 1880s to 1890s Democratic triumphs and defeats pivot around Grover Cleveland. His three presidential campaigns, veto power and civil service reform shaped policy while tariff battles and silver legislation triggered party splits. The 1894 Philman strike and troop use framed a presidency ending in 1897. A commemorative stamp depicts Cleveland amid a turbulent era.
Washington report notes a need for a clever, humorous Senate voice to replace Huey Long. Observers say only a few current senators show bold wit, with Ashurst and Connally highlighted as capable, while others like Reynolds, Neely, and Coolidge era cautionary examples are cited.
In a hard fought Southwest Conference game Texas loses to Arkansas, with Tate and Martin scoring nine each while Adams pockets a late field goal. Hickey fouls affect the decisive stretch as Arkansas builds a lead and holds on for victory, with about 6 000 spectators watching the Razorbacks defend their title.
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