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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
4
Camden New Jersey reports six people unaccounted for two hours after a fire followed an explosion at the Hollingshead Company's blackeling blat and a resulting blaze. Sixteen workers were treated at a hospital as the Hollingshead plant, an auto mobility parts and grease manufacturer, faced damage.
A 1940s resort style urges a mix of two piece suits and long skirts for day to night wear. Highlights include a white satin elastic suit, yellow canary rubber pieces, and silk jersey options with full pleated skirts. Beach robes, terry cloth, and wedge-heeled shoes complete the look for all day wear.
The Senate military committee postponed final action on the Burke-Wadsworth compulsory training bill and ordered hearings on the measure allowing President Roosevelt to call out the national guard and reserve officers for training. Chairman Sheppard indicated the guard and reserve officers bill should be tackled before the general conscription measure.
Social calendar lists Wootham Circle at Popular Grave 10 venue Wondman Hall with all members asked to attend. Tuesday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Matthew Reaves at Mrs Carl Jones home at 2 30 pm. Wednesday Ast Wednesday Evening Bridge club at Mise Mery Della White home at 6 30. Thursday August Hope Chapter 324 Order of the Easter Star meets at Masonic Hall at six o clock.
The Girl Scout Troop No 4 hosted a dance Monday night at the Little House with guests including Miss Rose Marie Stendrix Miss Frotuces Hurrell Miss Mary Joe Monroe Miss Chrolyn Trimble and many others from El Dorada and surrounding towns. Chaperones named Mrs Frank Trimble Mrs A Molloway Mrs Ched Hall and Miss Punsy Winberly assisted.
Mrs Vesey hosts guests including her sister Mrs W St Muh and daughters Margaret and Jo Ann of San Antonio Texas. Loy Lee Warner from Weatherford Texas visits grandmother Mex Paul Kaiver. Camille Roberts visits with Elizabeth Wallace and Que Salt Beene of Stamps Arkansas. Gilson Crews family from Oklahoma City Oklahoma, China, visit G T Crews and G I Crews Jr. Florence Miller of Morriston visits sister Mrs Rae.
W Torpley and Mr Tarpely host guests Ralph Elliot of Mena Arkansas visits Foster Finley A revival planned by Rev A F Cagle in Columbus Ohio residents J W Jones returns from Franklin Louisiana and Florida trip J R Williams and daughter Nancy host friends at Lake Hamilton cottages Several social visitors and out of town guests including Miss Carolyn Clark and Miss Mairy Fisher in Texarkana Texas Mrs H M Olsen attends Nation Fashion Exhibitors meeting in Fort Worth Texas Mrs Dunn Phillips and Laura Virginia visit Longview family Mrs C R Pinkley travels to Knoxville Tennessee to aid sister Paul Waddle visits Garland City school trend John Joe Russell, local resident, weekend guest Owen Nix family return from Dallas trip
Debate over conscription and national guard options heats the Senate. Senators Wheeler, Vandenberg, and Austin weighed withdrawal of the Burke-Wadsworth bill and Roosevelt’s plan, with some urging a delay to seek a compromise while the guard could be mobilized for training recruits. The leadership showed no rush to pass the draft measure.
Columbus is credited with discovering America by locating one of the Bshoma lands. The note highlights exploration claims and historical phrasing surrounding early contact with indigenous regions.
Weisenberger and supporters spar over House Bill 664 taxing gas to fund welfare and pensions. Bearden challenges opponent on emergency needs, campaign contributions, and pension plans while pledging to organize lawmakers before the assembly. Candidates tour Hempstead County, with stops in Ozan Piney Grove and Hope city hall.
London reports Adolf Hitler unleashes a staggering aerial offensive against Dover, with 80 dive bombers and fighters. The raid targets the port and channels to France as British defenses contest the assault, with official tallies placing German losses around 20 to 23 aircraft. The attack raises fears of a potential invasion while Dover’s fortress and harbor defenses endure the bombardment.
A witness describes vivid air battle scenes with fragments of German planes falling in showers. British fighters darted behind clouds while two German bombers collided, exploded, and sank into the sea as water jets sprayed. A British fighter skimmed rooftops, avoided disaster, and the crowd cheered as the crown reclaimed the moment. Light bombers and multiple fighters struggled amid the combat, while another German bomber was downed to the south of England in a pre dawn raid.
A large crowd heard Hodie W. Sutler address the crowd as a county clerk candidate. Leslie Buchaung, running for representative without opposition, outlined past House actions and goals. State senate contenders L. Mitchell and Edward B. Brysyn discussed their campaigns and aims.
Ruth Milleti writes that small lies add heavy burdens to everyone and argues for honesty in social life to reduce strain and conflict. The piece champions plain talk and fair dealings among people to improve daily relations and reduce stress.
Review of William MacLeod Raine's nonfiction Guns of the Frontier from Houghton Mifflin priced at $3. It surveys true tales from Virginia City Abilene El Paso and Montana Vigilantes featuring Bat Masterson Wild Bill Hickok and others who shot first and argued later. It includes a tale of a rustler’s death trap and a humorous Nevada legislative chaplain anecdote about a tunnel dispute.
A reference to the death of L. J. Bryson Sr. delays the Emmet opening as senate candidates were set to join county slum ten for four speeches beginning Wednesday August 7. The fragmentary text notes Bryson's family impact and rescheduled speaking events in Emmet.
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