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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1940
Page
2
The Star states charges on tributes and memorials to protect readers from space constraints. It disclaims responsibility for safekeeping or return of unsolicited manuscripts and memorial cards.
William Philip Simms, foreign correspondent, notes the Republican convention and contrasts it with Europe. He finds roistering crowds, bold reporting, and democratic vigor show the real dignity of a free nation, even amid noise and hullabaloo.
Marshal Pietro Badoglio, veteran of Italy's Ethiopian campaign, is appointed Chief of the General Staff. He succeeds a prior officer and will oversee Italy's military commands and strategic planning. The move signals a centralization of high command during current national security concerns.
The Star prints authorized ag candidate announcements for the Hempstead County Democratic primary on Tuesday August 13. For Congress Oren Harris and Wade Kitchens. For County Judge Fred A. Luck, John L. Wilson, Luther F. Higgason. For County Treasurer Newt Pentecost, Mrs Gladine B. Morris, Charles F. Reyner son. For Representative No. 7 Talbot Feild Jr, Hugh D. Gene Jn Roen toot.
Miss Caroline Hamilton of Mississippi visits aunt Mrs S C Carlton. Miss Laura Jones of Texarkana visits sister Mrs John Collins. Miss Mary Billingsley entertains at Mrs Stith Davenport’s. Cemetery Association to meet Friday at Mrs F Saner’s home at four. Mr George Park and Mrs Walter Wallace mentioned.
A cross word style grid lists numerous clues across and down with numbers referencing entries such as king, deity, instrument, auto part, and legal term. The puzzle asks for solving short definitions like view silly at no time and oblong fruit while noting historical hints and rule abbreviations.
New York feature profiles Bill Eddy a gadget engineer at NBC television studios who builds moving stage props and video effects. His creation Little Joe an animated puppet powered by motors and gears illustrates how gadgets animate drama between acts, with Eddy noting the need for cross discipline knowledge and trial runs. Eddy, a former Saratoga Springs resident and ex submarine lieutenant, arrived in television five years ago and has crafted many devices from title dissolve machines to moving contraptions using odd materials like fishline.
Mrs Emma Hervey to host Saint event. All members urged to attend. Mrs J D Barlow returns to Hope after visiting local relatives. Misses Mary Sue and Elizabeth Jones arrive from Washington City for visit with Mrs Nova Carrigan. They attend the wedding of Miss Marvy Kim Carrigan and Mr T S McDavitt. Elizabeth Jones to join the bridal party.
The Commissioner of Revenues of Arkansas issues Permit No 247 to Crutchfield's Liquor Store to sell vinous and spirituous liquors at retail on the premises 112 W Second Street Topeka Arkansas. The permit runs from July 1 to June 1 1941 as noted by Mrs. Corda Crutchfield on July 3 10.
Market notes show prices for poultry and eggs including heavy hens Leghorns broilers and ducks Geese priced per dozen and per head in a compact listing from McRae Mill and Feed Co indicating casual farm market activity with varied weights and prices
A reader submits solutions to a Cranium Cracker challenge from page one. The note lists several questions with brief answer prompts and references to the puzzle layout. Local interest centers on the page layout and engagement with the educational quiz feature.
A reader asks about polite responses at home and at the table. Queries cover how to greet family, table manners after meals, sharing from dishes, and opening doors for strangers or acquaintances and appropriate reactions. The tone mirrors a domestic advice column.
The Hempstead County Library headquarters operated 27 days totaling 243 hours in June. During the period 2645 books 54 magazines and two pamphlets were loaned. Adult borrowers and juvenile borrowers registered numbered 4 percent and 9 total of 77 new members bringing registrations to date 1580. A surge of interest is attributed to many new books added to shelves. Plans for a story hour and reading guidance by library workers are set for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with a call for children to attend on Tuesday morning July 8 and 30.
Great Britain and Ireland have four telephones for every 100 people, totaling 1,996,897 instruments. Finland measurements mention worn instruments versus cores in Edge County, North Carolina, though the wording is unclear.
A Swiss birth notice reports the Blatz family welcomes twins tied to the same day birth lineage. Beaton Blot, now Mrs. Russell Blot, is linked to the event, noting a long line of ancestors from father to great-great grandparents.
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