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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1940

Page

4

Surprise Party for Mrs Sparks on Friday

Mrs. John Sparks hosts a birthday party at her home Friday afternoon with many friends in attendance. Guests listed include Mrs. Si Mencrix, Mrs. Curtis Urrey, Mrs. Minnie Bayles, Mrs. Fannie Trippett, Mrs. Willard Bateman, Miss Mildred King, Miss Elizabeth Rae Wigelns, Mrs. A D Mildlebroutha, Mrs. C P Zimmerley, Mrs. A W Zim, and others. The honoree received numerous gifts as lively conversation and cake followed a festive celebration.

Sparks John Sparks Alven C. P. Zimmerley A. W. Zim. Merely T. 11 Brlant Mig. A. J, House Mra Giles Hatafield Bill Cook

Local men plan deep sea fishing trip from Alabama coast

A group of local men including Frank Trimble R L Gosnel Robert Wiser Lloyd Spencer Dr Cavy Smith Leo Robins Frank Jolson and Charles Wilson of Columbus with George Wiley of Guernsey will depart Sunday from Bayou Tabatyre Alabama aboard a chartered boat for a deep sea fishing trip in Mon day. Miss Marjory Waddie visits Simuck this weekend. Miss Frances Ann Fowler of Redessa Louisiana visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs W T Bourne Albert Moore of San Antonio Texas.

Alabama Gulf Coast Frank Trimble R. L. Gosnel Robert Wiser Lloyd Spencer Cavy Smith Leo Robins Frank Jolson Dim Charles Wilson Columbus George Wiley Guernsey Bayou Ta Battyre Alabama Frances Ann Fowler Redessa Louisiana W. T. Bourne O- Albert Moore San Antonio Texas

British Seize French Warships in British Ports

Admiralty confirms Britain took control of two battleships two light cruisers several submarines including Surcouf the largest in the world eight destroyers and 20 mine sweepers in British harbors after the armistice. About 125 French war vessels counted in two ports, many stationed there prior to the move.

English Admiralty Churchill

Heat Wave Eases in North as Heat Persists Elsewhere

After a week of extreme heat the northern states saw the top temperatures decline while eastern and southern regions still faced high 90s. A cool front moved from New Mexico toward New England, predicted to reach the Midwest by Sunday, with two to three more hot days expected in the South.

Associated Press New Mexico New England Midwest

Funds Are Asked Continued From Page One

A pageant titled The Arabian Nights features 300 local cast members across 4 stages on a 238 foot setup. The producing company seeks public input on switching to a patriotic pageant. The amusement committee contracts De Lang Famous Shows with twelve rides and fifteen shows. The fair aims to attract over 50 000 attendees before closing.

Jengih de Lang

Goldfish Color Mystery At James Springs Stream

A Santa Fe report describes a fisherman near James Springs showing a fish colored like Inca gold. Rangers say no known NM mountain stream fish matches the color, noting the sighting as unusual and unrecorded in local waters.

Santa Fe, N. M James Springs Forest Burgers New Mexico

Patrol Wagon Chauffeur Faces Bustling Midtown Battle

A New York patrol wagon driver drove four miles through busy Midtown traffic unaware that a police officer and a prisoner in the rear compartment fought a furious battle. A second prisoner remained neutral until gunplay was threatened, then rushed to help the officer.

New York

Armistice leaves Vrance fleet diminished after British actions

The armistice ends with virtually all of Vrance's active fleet wiped out or immobilized after British attacks near Moroguo and at Alexandria earlier this month. The Admiralty notes the surrendering French sailors are part of the free French under Vice Admiral Emile Musilier, appointed by General Charles de Gaulle, whom Britain recognizes as leader of the unbound French.

Vrance Moroguo Alexandria Admiralty Emile Musilier Charles de Gaulle Britain

Park Amusement Co to Open Here in Hope

Park Amusement Company plans a week of family entertainment starting Monday July 29 in Hope and nearby areas. The setup includes rides shows and concessions on Garretts Gin lot at Hazel and Division streets offering clean entertainment for all ages.

the Park Amusement Company Hope Garretts Gin Hazel and Division Streets

Political Hobbies Fascinating Collection From Congress

Washington columnist Jack Stinnett notes Rep Burdick of North Dakota keeps a hobby of cataloging colleagues hobbies. The mimeographed list names 243 lawmakers and pairs each name with a favored pastime from mule naming to poetry and juggling. The piece highlights several lawmakers and their quirky pursuits across parties and states.

Jack Stinnett Washington Usher Burdick Usher Burdick Williston N. D North Dakota Congress Congressman Doak Romine Missouri America Fritz Lanham Texas Bobby William Lambertson Kansas Goldarne Lindley Beckworth Texans Amherst Yale California U.S Oklahoma Beckworth Clifton A. Woodrum Virginia George H. Bender Ohio Louis Charles Rabaut Michigan Harve Tibbett Pennsylvania Senate Alden" Barkley Chicago Barkley Robert I. Rich Harry W. Boehne Indiana Happestry Charles A. Wolverton New Jersey Rene L. de Rouen Louisiana Charles I Faddis

Americas United on First Policy plan on possessions transfer

Havana subcommittee of the American foreign ministers conference reached a virtual agreement on a Program to prevent transfer of ownership of European possessions in the Western Hemisphere. The plans are to be presented at the conference at 4 p.m.

Havana

Weather amateurs mock pros over war weird weather

In New York amateur weather men joke about freak weather and flood the scene with explanations for the cold heat rain and drought. They blame the heavy cannonading and bombing of the war for the strange patterns in the sky and climate.

New York

U S Base Question After Cuban Constitution

The text notes a naval and marine base cut off at Quanlico near Guantanamo Bay to emergency use for most U S fleet. It recalls postwar Cuban rights relinquishment of bases except Guantanamo and mentions a new Cuban constitution prohibiting further foreign bases, while raising the issue of a U S air base.

Athhe Fleet Marine Quanlco Guintanamo Bay U.S Fyel Isle of Pines United States Guantanamo Cuba Washington Tampa Fla U. S

Miss Dorothy Fowler to Speak at Tabernacle Services

Miss Dorothy Fowler of Kansas City will address both morning and evening Tabernacle services this Sunday. She spoke two Sundays ago to a well received audience. The public is invited to attend, with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m., C A Union at 7:00 p.m., and Evening Evangelistic Service at 8:00 p.m.

Dorothy Fowler Kansas City Tabernacle

First Christian Church Service Schedule and Topics

Bible school at 9 45 a m Morning Worship and Communion at 11 a m with the subject The Challenge of Our Times Junior Christian Endeavor Society at 7 00 p m Evening Worship at 7 45 with the topic Solving Man's Greatest Problem.

Bible School Junior Christian Endeavor Society

To End Testimony on Liquor Claim After Plant Release

Testimony showed no claim on liquor after leaving Southwestern plants. State Police Sargents Haynie of Hope and Frazier of Newport testified they stopped haulers and released them when Taland said the liquor on tire had been paid. Drivers corroborated the testimony, Crawford stating he had been a revenue agent under Earl Wiseman and that he took into custody a portion of the shipment.

Southwestern V. Haynie Hope E. E. Frazier Newport Taland Crawford Earl Wiseman Fort Smith Ark Southwestern Distilled Products, Inc C. R. Barry State Revenue Z. M. McCarroll Butler Toland Joe W. House Dave Sherman Little Rock Campbell Cole West Memphis Sulphur Springs Dixon Sherman Sher

Roosevelt orders $60 million in aid to Europe and refugees

President Roosevelt set up machinery to purchase and distribute 60 million dollars in supplies for European refugees driven from their homes by hostilities. He directed Wallace to buy agricultural goods and Morgenthau to secure other materials, with the Red Cross to transport and distribute them overseas.

Washington Roosevelt Wallace Morgenthau Red Cross

Court hearing details threats and money taints in protection scheme

Testimony unfolds over alleged protection payments and misused company funds. Campbell describes salaries, deposits, and cash from trucking rivals as law officers raid a Memphis plant last December. House and Sherman discuss plans for a wholesale operation, customer data, and verifying information to avoid falsifying records.

McCarroll Cole Campbell Sherman Car Soeiates Texas House

Oregon Trail links Lane to 1860 VP bid

Portland report notes that General Joseph Lane, Oregon territorial governor and senator, was linked as the vice presidential candidate with John Breckinridge in 1860. The piece also mentions Lane’s family, including nephew Harry Lane who became a U.S. senator until his 1917 death led to Charles McNary’s appointment. It touches on statistics about women secretaries and routine clerical ties.

Portland Ore Oregon Joseph Lane Territorial John Breckinridge Eral Harry Lane Resu Charles Mi Nary

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