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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
4
Local society pages recount visits by Mrs. Sid Henry and others, with travel to Texarkana for family gatherings. Women’s circles share reports on Methodist activity, with details of meetings, hymn singing, prayers, programs on national outlook, and charity welfare discussions.
An old fashioned ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with tasteless quinidine and iron. It claims rapid relief from malarial chills and fever and a health boost, urging immediate use at the first sign of an attack and noting wide availability in drugstores.
Bruce Catton discusses a clash over the exemption clause in proposed social security amendments. Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer supports stricter limits to exclude only the traditional "hide man" from benefits, while the Ways and Means Committee pushes liberalizing changes that could remove agricultural processing workers from coverage. Lawmakers debate whether city workers never connected to farms should be exempt and how the measure impacts low income and farming labor.
In Lewisville Arkansas and nearby districts operators drilled multiple test wells reaching depths from 3480 to 8572 feet. Wells such as Wright No 1 and Pattoy No 2 reported pay sand while several other tests including Cleve Warren No 1 and Willie Wright No 1 awaited further development. Patton No 4 reported four barrels of oil and Bell No 1 produced some output as crews paused Monday.
A cautionary notice warns drivers that no parking is allowed on campus drives around Southwestern College. It mentions enforced penalties for parking violations and deflated tires as a potential issue, urging adherence to posted restrictions.
Mrs Dan Dennington presented an interesting program on widening horizons through our national legislation. Guest speaker Mrs Steele discussed Washington actions in Hempstead county. WL members and two guests enjoyed refreshments after the program. Mrs WC Throckmorton and her son George returned to Little Rock Monday after a two week visit with her parents in this city. Mr and Mrs W D Flowers and Thaunee announced the marriage of their daughter Lorang to Ceil McByrde of Pine Bluff. The wedding took place at Buck Moyne on June 1, 1939 with Rev D O Sylvia officiating. Miss Marie McDowell was the only attendant. The McByrdes will reside in Pine Bluff.
An article discusses how parental disappointment fades when a child shows courage. It notes normal fears like death or doctors, warns against mocking phobias, and favors gentle exposure over coercion. With small children, gradual homeopathic introduction is best, though persistent fears may persist.
Washington Daybook notes President Manuel Quezon suggesting a possible constitutional amendment to allow eight years of service total, not exceeding eight from inauguration. The piece highlights Quezon's diplomatic stature, travel lengthy and costly, and the ceremonial gun salute disputes with U S officials.
The old time calomel remedy for biliousness is replaced by Calotabs which combine calomel and salts to purge sour bile. One or two at night with water or milk leaves the system clean by morning. Family package twenty five cents.
Leavenworth Kansas former Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast was taken to the federal penitentiary hospital after a serious heart attack. Officials said the chief medical officer reported he is not out of danger. At 66, Pendergast is jailed for 15 months for income tax evasion linked to a $443,450 1945 46 total. His illness prompted family to travel to Leavenworth with special visiting permission.
The Philippines have prospered with low debt and a strong defense under General MacArthur. Quezon argues for constitutional change to extend presidential terms, noting Washington's precedent and the belief a six year term may be too long for a bad leader and too short for a good one.
Br. Frank P. Graham, President of the University of North Carolina, advocates federal aid to the Sstates to equalize educational opportunities, urging policy action to broaden access and standards across universities.
A misread belief about ostriches hides their bodies and leaves only the head visible. New observations reveal that ostriches remain visible and do not conceal their bodies when avoiding predators. This challenges long standing myths about flightless birds and their defensive behavior.
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