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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
2
Fragments outline a Missouri river district flood control and power plant project near Murfreesboro with 15 000 kilowatts capacity and improvements along Ozan creeks. Recommendations discuss levees and central river district harboring Army plans and river management.
The text outlines constitutional amendment procedures in Arkansas, repeals amendment No 23, and details filling vacancies in state offices by gubernatorial appointment with eligibility rules for appointees and terms. It notes the Governor and Acting Governor eligibility, and that appointees serve unexpired terms with timing aligned to general elections. Signed by C. G. Hall Secretary of State on May 1 1940.
Orchardists report the Early Rose crop moving in small quantities this week with many buyers taking most of it by truck. Beauty peaches will follow, with more fruit than Early Rose, and Albertas ready around July 10 to 16. District yields are expected to be high quality due to careful cultivation and worm prevention.
The plan would reduce flood danger and provide year round recreation and power development benefits. Flood control remains the primary objective, with the Ouachita project also supporting recreation and energy needs.
Legal notice summarizing Proposed Constitutional Amendment No 32 filed March 1939. It details tax exemptions for personal property for unmarried residents and heads of families, with fixed values up to fifty to one hundred dollars, and outlines administration by the Arkansas Corporation Commission with approval by voters at the next general election. The document stamps May 1, 1940 as witness date.
The church lists Thos Brewster as minister with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning service 11 55 o clock Young Peoples meeting 6 30 p m Evening service 7 30 Monthly Auxiliary meeting Monday 4 p m Annual Sunday School session details for ages 6 to 18 at the church under Mrs C A Tarpley Intermediate camp set for Monday June 24 28 with further details later Elizabeth Pilkinton Marjorie Dildy Nell Louise Broylus will attend the Fellowship conference
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle outlines Sunday night sermon The Soon Return of Christ by Pastor James EB amill. Morning service at 11 and Sunday School at 9:45 with classes for all ages. Midweek service Wednesday 7:45 with Meekness as a Spirit’s plea. Thursday youth service in Washington. Fish fry at Fair Park Friday with Rev Robert Sellers. First Christian North Mull and West Ave John Keith Gregory minister. Morning sermon focuses on missionary work and a question Will Morality Save a Man.
Minister J A Copeland announces Sunday schedule with morning service at 10 o clock including Bible classes and preaching at 1, evening service at 8 with Young People's class at 7. Morning topic Sin and Righteousness, evening topic The Tabernacle. cordial invitation extended to all.
William R. Thinilton master notes Morning Worship at First Baptist Church with Go W Yates of Arkadelphia delivering the sermon and head of Ouachita College Bible department. A large audience is expected Sunday for both morning and evening services with a Baptist Training Union for all Baptists and a public invitation to attend all services.
Premier Reynaud urged President Roosevelt to rush air power to France, saying planes must cross the Atlantic to strike Nazi Europe. He cited U S aid already promised and pressed for faster delivery, warning France risks losing the battle without a common victory in sight. Berlin reports hint at a German ultimatum demanding Paris surrender or devastation.
LeRay KE Blick of Chicago is offered a one year option to purchase all Kansas Diamond Corporation real estate near urfreeshire Pike County at 2500. The price for exercise is 175000 with title to be examined against title abstracts. Special stockholders meeting at 1013 Electric Building Richmond Virginia at 11 am on June 27. Roy L Thompson, president, notes renewal option at 1000 if exercised.
Americans Dazed describes the GOP effort to unite the party behind Charles Evans Hughes, amid Teddy Roosevelt progressives and Elihu Root regulars. A Paris French defense report and embassy notes hint at Paris’s open status and possible withdrawal of troops as negotiations unfold.
The article reports the 1939 agricultural conservation program cost totaling $420,360,202.43 with Arkansas and Hempstead County showing notable figures. It covers the Chicago Democratic convention nominating Wendell Willkie by acclamation, party platforms emphasizing neutrality and Monroe Doctrine, and the tight 9,110,296 to 9, 547,474 popular vote outcome with 27 255 electoral votes, reflecting a close race.
A playful exchange frames a sailor tale of Noha who sailed the blue waters and faced long delays. For forty days he drove the Ark seeking a place to park. The fragment evokes seafaring hardship and persistence in a compact vignette.
A vintage drug ad promotes Nash's C. & L. Tonic and Laxative as a remedy for fatigue constipation and malaria symptoms. It claims wide South adoption over eighteen years and promises a money back refund if unsatisfied after one week. John Gibson Drug Co. features the product in its stores.
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