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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
4
A society column notes in clipped prose about brave hearts and steadfast support during hardship, referencing community figures like Dr A J Neighbors in Hot Springs and Mrs Clyde Inn’s weekend plans. The piece blends poetry lines with local updates on families, visits, and church group activities. Highlights include social gatherings at Mrs R V Herndon’s home and W M A First Baptist church Bible study announcements.
Morning prayer and services listed for St Marics Emscopal with Ing Veadeu at 1 o'clock, and First Christian Church with Sunday school at 9:45 am and communion at 10:45 am. A cordial invitation to attend is extended.
Mrs. Jardine McCrea and company present a road show at the New Theater with a 7 Saturday night preview through Sunday. The attraction Body and Soul is adapted for adults only and deals with educational subjects not for minors. It has been held over in multiple cities. Men and women are invited to attend as the program also includes selected shorts and current news events.
The text reports that British and American defense and industry officials estimate reserves in storage may total 15 to 20 percent of annual U S consumption. The accord binds both governments to seven years before disposal unless emergencies require otherwise. They may refresh stocks periodically while avoiding market disturbance. Wheat and tin exchanges discussed earlier were dropped. Secretary Hull said the new arrangements do not conflict with policy to expand normal commercial relations.
A vintage style guide advises women on staying cool in heat through wardrobe and grooming. It covers lighter makeup, scents, hair up, frequent baths, washable fabrics, antiperspirants, leg hair management, breathable shoes, and avoiding drafts while maintaining neatness and poise during summer.
In Olympia Washington delegates who argued for statehood linked the name Columbia to a Kentucky influence. Representative Slayton of Kentucky helped push an amendment to a congressional bill, yielding the name Washington instead of Columbia for the new territory.
In Windsor two upsets marked the semi final round of the Cabartian tennis championships. Bot Madden of Detroit beat Morey Lewis of Texarkana Ark to reach the men’s singles final, while Madden eliminated tournament favorite Martin Buxby of Miami Fla 7-5 6-4. Miss Blackman of Detroit defeated Ereanor Young of Vancouver BC 6-4 7-5 to win the women’s singles.
A flood of social notes lists Washington residents, Fort Worth and Houston visitors, Ouachita College students, and local households hosting relatives and friends. Names include Mrs Harold Velvin, B D Velvin, Emma Stewart, Lorenza Tete, Allison Shields, A F Simmons, Edward Stewart, Jasper Lively, J H Gomer, Mary Levine, Elizabeth McKinnon, Bob Levins, Clyde Hogg, Victor Clark, J C Williams, and others in Hope and surrounding towns.
REIDSVILLE Ga May 26 1936 Harvey Nelson son of J C Nelson was executed for the murder of Nelsons road house keeper at Whycross Nelson testified the crime aimed to collect life insurance and named Varna Mae Fowler a waitress who drew straws with another girl to decide who would fire the shot
Mrs C M Williams and Mrs W Hi Etter hosted IHMe daughters and other guests Tuesday afternoon. Visitors included Mrs F M Williams of Texarkana, Mrs Lee Holt, Miss Kathryn Holt, and Mr John Bostic from Washington DC. Detailing trips show Mrs Tom Page to Camden and W L Stevens from Detroit visiting, with girl scout activities near Nashville and a Friday creek picnic chaperoned by Faul Dudney and Mrs B R Timberlake.
This pattern 8498 offers a comfortable easy wear house dress with deep armholes, slashed sleeves, a waistline fitted by dais, a V-neckline with decorative sun slops, and a wide stride skirt. Design calls for gingham or linen, with a simple sew chart, sizes from 36 to 52, and yardage listed. the Spring and Summer Pattern Book is available for 25 cents.
A thirteen year old Mack and his father clash over table manners and temper. After a sharp exchange the boy apologizes and father reflects they both cause trouble. they decide to walk and discuss the problem to mend their strained relationship with mother and sibling listening softly.
Camden Arkansas dedicates its new municipal building at a ceremony before more than 1500 attendees. Chief Justice Griffin Smith of the state supreme court praised the locality and pioneer families as the completed structure houses an auditorium armory offices jail and police headquarters.
Mrs. Frances Decara of West Palm Beach regained the voice and hearing lost for five days after a swift dive in an airplane from a 3.3K foot level. Pilot Raymond Elder said the dive, urged by a Latrobe physician during a visit, temporarily restored hearing though one ear later plugged again.
Former Florida Governor Dave Shultz filed a writ of attachment against equipment of Gen Bernie and his dance orchestra in Abbeville. He claims Bernie owed King $2,022,820 for services as attorney. Bernie's property released under $2.7 wand. Shultz may file complaint later. Nugget Found Valued At About 550 In Battle Mountain Nevada.
London reports officials ordered seven autogiro aircraft for possible Air Force use. The craft hover and take off vertically in confined spaces, and can land in small areas, suggesting potential usefulness in districts with limited landing space and crowded air corridors.
An unclear excerpt notes a British Interplanetary Society figure urging the space agency to experiment with racks in a lunar flight plan. The statement emphasizes practicality and centering moon travel within the century. A.W. is named as president in the fragment.
In Brantford Ontario a student group stages a light opera titled Mi land. The performance features an ensemble cast and a supportive audience as they present this operatic work on stage.
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