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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
4
The piece warns about meticulous grooming and social rules, highlighting women who overmanage appearance. It lists flaws such as stocking shortages, chipped nail polish, and fussing at table, then condemns loud talk, gossip, and monopolizing conversations. It evokes historical standards and contrasts with the Kaiser era.
The article recounts a long career ending with a director post and command at Quantico. It notes a 1931 incident involving Mussolini, an apology from the secretary of state, and a court martial that did not materialize. He was born to Quaker parents in Chester, Pa., and survived by his wife two sons and a daughter.
The year’s top reporting award recognizes Gen Hugh Johnson for invasion coverage and Leo Lieb for science reporting. Howard Blakeslee and Angus Parker also cited for medical and magazine editing with Robert Golden noted for feature writing. Awards to be broadcast June 29 over Columbia Network.
Community notices list church meetings and club events including First Baptist church executive committee tonight at two, W M S circles Bible study led by Mrs Podgitt at four, and a Business and Professional Women's Club gathering at Parkland Hall at seven. Also reported are a Briar wedding anniversary celebration, Daily Vacation Bible School closing at First Presbyterian with a picnic at Fair Park, and local society notes on Miss Helen Vier, Mr Carter’s marriage at St Andrews Cathedral, and extended visits of families traveling through Hope.
Personal mention notes T Minton Wilson of Koea. The brief item records a local acknowledgment or social note involving an individual likely connected to Koea.
In Chattanooga the Little Rock Travelers beat the Lookouts 7 to 4 in 20 innings, the longest night game in Southern Association history. Key moments include LeRoy Schalles' 20th inning single, Willie Dukes’ third, and a ninth inning shift by Kirby Jordan replacing an injured player.
Friday results show New Orleans 12 over Knoxville 4 and Prideys Resus with New York 4 and Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn 10 over Pittsburgs 8 as Chicago 5 and Philadelphia 5 also appear. Evening pairings include St. Louis at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia with several intercity matchups.
The McRae Millers softball team defeated Murray Prescott Friday night by a Wd to 4 score as Hope players Purtle and Hobbs pitched for Prescott Crews and Trout. A large crowd attended the game.
Noth Main and West Ave worship times listed with minister John Keith Gregory. Bible School at 9:45 p.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled The Churches and Racial Barriers. Christian Endeavor Society meeting at 7:45 p.m. Evening worship titled The Religion of the Ungodly.
Sunday school at 9 45 with classes for all ages Morning worship at 10 55 Young Peoples Meetings 6 30 with college age group invited Evening Services 7 45 Pioneer camp Monday to Friday near Texarkana under Quadlia Presbytery Mid week service Wednesday at 1 30 Special offering at the morning service for Montreal You are invited to worship with us.
No decision yet as civilians shelter while French and Allied troops fought in Vosges. A German message via Compiègne forest dispatch claimed fierce actions and early counterattacks. Britain offered a two nation empire with joint parliament, which France refused due to timing and defense concerns under Reynaud’s cabinet resignation.
A woman fortune teller told a judge he would face an automobile accident within two days if he ruled a certain way. The judge fined her $40 for violating the auto fortune tellers ordinance.
The article surveys wartime youth mobilization and military training across nations. It compares German conscription and youth movements with Italian and Russian approaches, notes France cautious traditions, and highlights England’s late shift to compulsory training after war began.
BEACONSFIELD England Mrs Kathleen Bishop testified in court that a goldfish jumped from its bowl during a blackout incident causing her to be fined ten shillings about $2.22 with the case reflecting odd wartime austerity.
The piece describes torpedo boats designed by Hubert Scott-Paine to alter naval battles, their costly build at $200,000 each, a $15 million experimental fund, and cooperation with Electric Boat Company in Bayonne New Jersey. It notes the expected July delivery to the British and anticipated cheaper, standardized future models.
Lottie Geith reports Elliott Max Walker and Wilson Ham in a tense shootout at 25 AM with Kaufman down. The outcome favors Ham as the crowd witnesses a dramatic finish and local intrigue surrounds the event.
Inmates at Oklahoma's penitentiary will contribute to the Tulsa police pension fund by backing a planned July game between a prison baseball team and a Tulsa police team. Warden Jess Daurn approved the event, noting some inmates were jailed for their role in officers' actions.
Ambiguous notes suggest Senator Dem Ky and Henry Arnold discuss alleged secret revelations and a war cabinet issue. References to Stimson and Col Frank Stimson imply Republican involvement, but the fragmentary text lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
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