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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
4
An editorial style passage blends reflections on the flag with a long list of local residents, church events, and social happenings. It notes openings, visits, and upcoming services at First Baptist and Medicalist church, naming residents such as Kate and George Ware, Mrs. Chas Wylie, and Joha Arnold, and mentions travel to Canada and New York City.
Fragmented box scores show Bruner-Ivary leading with 4 points for Southuon Café and Chittsangia at 3200, with results from July 4 games and Friday results Philadelphia 4-5 Boston 1-0 New York 3 Brooklyn 1. Schedule notes include New York at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Pittsburgh with limited play.
Joe Gordon had three hits before being forced from action after a ball struck his head as Rudy York attempted to pick him off at second base in an exhibition game. Gordon later recovered after the incident in Burley Pennsylvania amid reports from the Apple Capital region.
Sunday school attendance rose as the pastor begins a series on present day problems with the sermon God’s Unemployment Problem. He notes God still calls workers in His fields and urges members to attend sermons, church meetings, and the July Fourth events with a focus on faith over worldly pride.
The article notes many actors, including Alan Mowbray, Clarence Koll, Billie Burke, and Patricia Burke, aiming to write. It describes Laurel and Hardy set pranks at Rialto, with Stan Laurel mocked by Ham Kinsey dressed as Abraham Lincoln and Kinsey reciting the Gettysburg Address for laughs.
The report details Japanese troops advancing toward Taiyuan through Nankan Pass and Hungjao airport incidents in Shanghai. It notes an August landing at Shanghai and a two month battle forcing Chinese troops to retreat from Shanghai, with air raids affecting civilians and property.
Promoter E. Byers announced weekly wrestling matches are suspended for now with the Tuesday all fight card moved likely to Thursday. D. K. Carson, who beat Lee Roy Daniels last Tuesday, will headline a five round main event next week in a return bout. Roy Taylor faces Lloyd Howell in a three round amateur semi final with no pay. An additional heavyweight bout will be added. remainder of the card to be announced Tuesday.
The report details a December advance by Japanese forces into Nanking and toward the Yangtze as northern Chinese provinces fall. It notes the sinking of the Panay, heavy winter fighting, and Japan’s campaign to connect Tsingtao with routes like Lunghai while guarding manpower in Manchukuo. The piece argues the outcome could decide Asia’s future, with 750,000 Japanese troops in China and 240,000 in the north to deter guerrillas and potential Russia threats.
Oregon State announces that number 25 worn by All-Conference star Joe Gray will not be issued to any future varsity player. The number is reserved for his younger brother Gene, who becomes eligible in 1939. The story also notes slag’s usefulness to the oyster industry after slag fell from barges.
A playful guide encouraging farm photographers to seek moments in everyday farm life. It highlights animals in sunlit scenes, cows milking, pigs at trough, horses at water, ducks in yard, and workers in fields. It notes seasonal images from hog-killing time to winter footprints, and urges frequent shooting to build a rich photo album.
President Roosevelt outlined a western itinerary with major addresses in Ohio Kentucky and Oklahoma starting July 7. He will speak at Marietta Covington Oklahoma City Latonia Amarillo Texas San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and review the fleet at San Francisco July 14. The voyage includes speeches on trains at Louisville Bowling Green Pueblo and more as the trip stretches through four states amid key Senate re election contests.
In Arkansas the state civil service department began its second fiscal year with a budget cut exceeding 50 percent from the 1937-38 level. Doctor K O Warner the personnel director said the reduction reflects the loss of $12 000 from the governor s emergency fund. The department has a legislative appropriation of $21 800, unchanged from last year. Warner announced the retrenchment release of Chief Examiner J J Donovan who moved to the unemployment compensation division of the state labor department. The department also listed 14 eligibles for principal social worker posts in the child welfare division of the state welfare department.
Divorce changes many names and etiquette. The article explains how a divorced woman may regain her maiden name if no children exist, or retain the ex husband’s name with care. It cautions against hyphenation and prefixed titles. It notes potential awkwardness if the ex remarries and suggests discreet discussion when referencing former spouses.
Public notices describe a review process for marketing cards with requests due within 15 days of mailing. A three-farmer committee to be appointed by Secretary Wallace will handle reviews. Officials expect white cards to dominate, citing 92 percent approval for quotas in a March 12 referendum.
The text gives guidance on avoiding combining divorced partners in social settings and not calling a stepparent “mother” or “father” unless all parties consent. It notes the Permanent Court of International Justice in The Hague has 15 judges elected for nine-year terms by the League of Nations bodies. It also states England imported 530,000 tons of fruit through the Port of London in 1935.
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