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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
2
Selznick predicts a shift in American women’s makeup as audiences favor natural faces over exaggerated beauty. He cites Ingrid Bergman and other natural-looking stars and says women will scrub away extra cosmetics for a fresher, makeup-free on-screen appearance while preserving some makeup for enhancement.
Havre de Grace Md residents and commuters balk as the 70 year old double deck bridge over the Susquehanna faces demolition planned July 1 and potential tolls. The 1870 structure became a free link after 1922 tolls, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad and later funded by local investors.
Planetoids and asteroids, numbering thousands, roam the region between Mars and Jupiter. Meanwhile in England, American robins have been introduced successfully.
Secretary Frances Perkins named seven veteran conciliators to liaise with labor in seven key industries. Steelman predicts fewer strikes as unions seek settlements without work stoppages, aiming for peaceful relations amid wartime measures.
New York observation from Cornell Long Island vegetable research shows minimal cultivation suffices to control weeds. Cultivate when weeds are small with a close-nipped cultivator to avoid harming roots. More cultivation helps in wet seasons. avoid after plants are about chin height. Some weed sponges resemble familiar garden depictions.
A fragmented Washington column weighs public sentiment on Thomas E. Dewey as a potential president. It notes the capital's Democratic lean, a veteran presence in GOP ranks, and a tendency to respect capable figures while criticizing inexperience. The writer toys with Tercentenary reflections and Washington life’s somber mood.
A rambling letter discusses Congress adjourning in 1940 and Roosevelt’s defense stance. It recalls World War I air power pioneer Billy Mitchell, Nazi figures, and Ernst Udet alongside a curious anecdote about Udet receiving an Indian suit at a Cleveland gift ceremony.
Funeral services for George Soufim Smith 72 a retired farmer and business man were held at the St Paul Methodist Church west of Oran with Rev J A Newall and Rev G W Mubinson officiating. Active pallbearers included J J Robins Earl King and others. He died of heart disease after years of ill health. Born October 11 1867 in Mississippi he moved to Conway Faulkner County at age 12 with pioneer parents. He sought education amid pioneer hardships.
Local obituary recounts the life of a devoted teacher and businessman who spent 40 years in Hempstead and Ozan Arkansas. He mentored youth, partnered in local enterprises, and valued art, literature, and hospitality. Survived by his widow, a son, a granddaughter, and two sisters. Funeral attended by regional business leaders.
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