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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1941
Page
4
The plan outlines building on 37,650 acres with administration at the south end and an airport for large bombers costing about 1.3 million dollars. Gravel roads will be added on reservations by government and paved likely by the State Highway Department using government funds.
El Dorado Arkansas readies a three day observance June 19 20 and 21 marking twenty years since oil discovery. Governor Homer Adkins and Representative Oren Harris head the honored guests as streets are decorated and a steel derrick rises on the courthouse square. Dr Samuel Busey who brought Arkansas first gusher will be honored on Friday as part of Dr Busey Day.
Ankara reports on Monday that Soviet Russia ordered general mobilization after confirming German troop buildup on the Russian frontier. The news underscores rising tensions between East and West as a global power braces for possible conflict.
Wingfield city announces leadership changes in the police bureau. Chief Fi V says Tyison Pritchett resigns to join Kansas State police. Elbert May and five other officers will enroll in a five week instruction course starting last Friday.
Social calendar lists church circles meetings at Fair Park and homes, June 18 24 and 19 with hostesses and times for picnics and contract bridge. Also notes the Legion Auxiliary meeting and dues for membership month. Local library adds Manhold by Phyllis Bentley to shelves, describing Sam Horsfall’s rise and Collier’s battles, ending with a dramatic conflagration.
Local column notes Mrs D T Chamberlain returns from Denver with Coralyn Trimble visiting Terrell and Kaufmann Mrs Tosen Garrett arrives from Bakersfield to stay with Mary Lemley Mary Delia Carrigan and Mary Lemley hosted by Mrs Richard Butt in St Charles Ar Julia Lemley visiting Little Rock Penny Ann Campbell Nancy Hill Richard Stanford Jofrt Monday trip to Petit Jean mountain for Episcopal King Funeral attendees include Dolphus Whitten Sr Henry Hitt and Mrs John Arnold Hendrix Beaumont visitor Arlest Brown heads to Washington DC Miss Helen Marie Franklin returns from Texarkana Mrs A K Holloway Martha White Marie Wilson weekend in Denton Holloway dines with daughter Mary Cornelia Holloway at TSCW White visits aunt Mary Greening J R Henry family heads to Epsicopa camp Petit Jean Mountain Miss Charles Haynes Mary Haynes in Dallas Finley Ward spends weekend at Lite River Country Club Texarkana group including Els Franklin I 0 Kyler Sr Lenty Hicks John Crawford visit Little Rock Jimmy Monroe weekend in El Dorado Bernard Waddle and Mrs Waddle of De Ridder Tex and family visit Port Arthur for business college radio plans Trudy Nell Parson Ira Vernon visit Abilene grandparents Robert Taliaferro Port Arthur guest of M Rogers Dale Parker Muskogee OK visiting his mother
We express sincere appreciation to friends who were kind during our recent bereavement and thank those who sent beautiful offerings. Mrs HW Brown and family
Air power is a key naval strength yet also a weakness. Fewer than half of the planned 10,000 aircraft are on hand, and ships lack full armament or armor against air power. Air fleets can’t operate in all weather and cannot scout in fog or rough seas without surface units. The navy increasingly relies on all weather operations, longer ranges, and base infrastructure, with Greenland to Brazil cited as a growing reach, while building bases requires years for dry docks and fuel storage.
An analysis describes Atlantic and Pacific base roles, emphasizing advance bases for patrol bombers, defense against invasions, and the Panama Canal approach. It notes Hawaii as a ready Pacific strong point and highlights U S Navy manpower as the strongest asset, detailing training, enlistments, and the path from boot camp to ships and sea duties.
In 1911 City of Texas veteran and Tanehman joined the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was appointed assistant secretary of agriculture in December 1939. After the program, attendees tour grounds and view a pasture demonstration with land management tips. Harold Roberts and his Skyliners perform, Kempstead 4-H Club dancers appear, and lunch is available on site. Large crowds expected under county Extension leadership across southern Arkansas.
The Fifth Sunday meeting at New Harmony concludes June 29 to 30. Elders oversee planning and participation at the event.
The Hempstead County Cotton Industry Committee held its first meeting on June 13 electing George W. Robison as chairman and forming subcommittees. A county wide meeting for cotton merchants and agencies is set for June 20 at City Hall to explain the Supplementary Cotton Program and stamp exchanges. Merchants will receive information kits and a Retainer's Statement form from the County Agent. participation is urged to avoid competitive disadvantage.
The Arkansas Democrat says during the August maneuvers about 80 000 soldiers will be based in Hope with early war games routing toward Camden. Army depots will be at Gurdon and Curtis in Clark County and the land rent office at Gurdon. A Welch and Otis East discuss religious topics with Elders Swafford and O'Steen debating doctrine.
The article notes that every man in Arkansas who is 21 between October 15, 1940 and July 1, 1941 must register with his localSelective Service board on July 1. Aliens and citizens 21 on July 1 must register, and aliens aged 21 to 36 who arrived after October 16, 1940 and are not yet registered must appear before local boards on July 1 to register.
Reliable foreign sources report Germany and Russia at a critical juncture. They may unite in a pan European economic scheme or slide into open hostility. Separate notes mention Seventh Army Corps quarters in Nashville and a telegram from Senator Hattie W. Caraway. confirmation about Hope as Second Army headquarter was uncertain.
An 122 page up-to-date book on piles fistula and colon disorders is being distributed by McCleary Clint at 518 Elms Stud Excelsior Springs Ma. Request a FREE copy by postcard to the address provided. No charge. It may save suffering and money.
River readings show Red River at 29 feet Monday with forecasts predicting 30 feet within 24 hours. Fulton residents fear flood impacts as bottomlands flood and families move belongings to higher ground. Index town also affected with flood stage at 25 feet and large areas inundated. A stray misquote notes a geographic fact about continents and a dictionary quip on marriage.
Bad and wet weather forces cancellation of the planned Jollopy races at Fairpark. Officials fear unsafe track conditions and reschedule the first in a series for a later Sunday afternoon.
In Tokyo, Ambassador Joseph Drew delivered a sharp note to Foreign Minister Matsu protesting Japan’s Sunday bombing of Chungking. The protest cites property damage and calls for restraint.
Batavia reports the Dutch governor general states the Netherlands rejected any inclusion in Japan's proposed new order for East Asia amid an ongoing economic crisis. The decision follows Tokyo's push to redraw regional influence and asserts Dutch autonomy in Pacific territories.
Gutenberg Bible printed between 1450 and 1455. Lachine Rapids lie in the St Lawrence River, south of Montreal.
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