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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
2
A wary view of U S defense efforts notes 20 years with no battleships and a sluggish start to aircraft production. General Marshall urges immediate formation of ready forces, reinforced bases, and national guard mobilization as the nation shifts toward lasting security amid Europe and Asia crises.
Twenty years ago the Star of Hope notes a pleasant Prescott week visit by Miss Mary Pillow Black with plans for a bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs J R Henry at West Avenue C. Claude McCorke and wife of Texarkana visited relatives via Mrs L Claude McCorkle on South Fine street. Adga Taylor left town due to her mother’s sudden death in Bentonville. The Baptist church Women’s Junior Missionary Society met in regular session this afternoon. Mrs Kim Skillern of Nashville visited Mrs Edgar Sain. Mrs J D Barlow returned home bedraggled?
James Gould Cozzens offers a penetrating portrait of men in his new novel Ask Me Tomorrow from Harcourt Brace priced at 2.50. He centers on Francis Ellery, a youth whose precocious introspection is laid bare, creating a psychological case study feel yet remaining readable.
Pictured leaping insect clues fill a dense crossword grid with numbered across and down hints. The mosaic includes terms for anatomy and objects such as ch ins, limbs and tools, plus archaic abbreviations and foreign word fragments across vertical and horizontal entries.
A tutor to a bright but partially invalid 12 year old boy Walter Cunningham travels with his mother between banks in France and Italy. He reunites with Lorna in Cap Ail while balancing moral duties and romance. The piece praises Cozzens for vivid drab scenes and detailed psychological focus.
Ruth Millett argues women and families must keep moving forward during wartime. She cites young couples building homes, expecting children, and starting businesses as examples. The piece stresses women's work remains vital and happiness in home life supports national resilience.
Market report notes heavy tin and other goods with Durks priced at 25e each. Courtesy line repeats, indicating a trade item listing from McRae Mill & Food Co for bulk commodities and unit pricing.
Questions on proper conduct around alcohol from a 1920s or earlier etiquette viewpoint. It asks about whether two women should drink with their escort, when liquor should be served, and how to handle disapproval in a social gathering where others drink. It also probes behavior in razz or ribbing and self restraint in mixed company.
The article recounts a Virginia area house story where a cottage on a knoll was built with support by clay under it. A later owner moved earth away, leaving the structure on stilts and Massingill later added rooms and porches beneath the old building while noting land area in Minnesota.
A clipped item notes that Manny entered training in Singapore for service with the British navy. Sparse details describe the program and placement, with no dates or uniforms specified, but the reference confirms the naval training path.
Major Hoople questions a quirk as a reader complains about sunbathing in the shade. The cartoon humor spot revolves around misunderstanding and playful banter about common habits.
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