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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1938
Page
3
A reader recalls working for a farmer years ago earning modest pay and later acquiring land and a team. Now at 77, the writer notes seniors are about to be paid less and questions pension plans while urging polite critique from citizens.
Verna Schlepp says her skin cleared after using Ad terika and notes her pimples and blemishes faded. The ad claims the product cleanses both bowels and relieves constipation that worsens skin conditions, citing John Gipsen Drug Co as the source.
Emmet 4-H basketball team defeated Piney Grove 30 to 8 on Monday afternoon for their eighth win in ten games. Reyenuga and Jones led Emmet while Honeycutt starred for Piney Grove. The piece also includes a political editorial on poll taxes and education funding from Jd A Sullivan of Hope Arkansas.
The Civic Committee action against undesirable environments is endorsed by the Negro Ministerial Alliance of Hope at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Also quoted are Mme Romola Nijinsky praising the United States visit, and a critical remark by Nortman Thomas on President Roosevelt’s foreign policy.
In a fragment from a sea saga set near springtime off England and Connecticut, Polly awaits Jereus as Polly Cheushy mourns. Jerry Whitfield and Cabell Banks duel for control of the May Queen and Gray Gull. Prisoners are landed on a safe island, ships maneuver, and prize money tightens purses before a new voyage. The tale follows escape, capture, and shifting loyalties as two ships head toward New England with renewed fortunes.
Hempstead home agent Melva Bullington and 4 H club leaders draft St Patrick day plans with Irish motifs. June Donahue urges songs and games, green favors, and a shamrock themed refreshment table. Home demonstration workers grow spring plants in hot beds while Arkansas extension horticulturist Ecton explains damping off risks and hot bed care for healthy transplanting.
The St Paul Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs D M Goodlett's home with 12 members and two visitors. They opened with a hymn Jesus Calls Us and heard a devotional from Mrs C H Goodlett on Romans chapter 15, followed by a prayer by Mrs W P Wallace. A business meeting followed.
Mrs. Leon Hines was elected superintendent of Supplies and Mrs. B. F. Goodlett became superintendent World Outlook. Mrs. Goodlett read the duties of the officers, and Mrs. G. W. Stuart gave an interesting talk at the conclusion.
A short health note advises four days rest to reduce bladder irritation from kidney acids and waste. It suggests flushing kidneys and bowels to relieve nightly awakenings. Buyers are directed to say Bukets 25e to any druggist, with Briant's Drug Store and John Gibson Drug Co locally available.
The column lists church activities and travels of townsfolk including Mrs. W C Thaann visiting her father in Coltnb, Miss Willie Stuart with Miss Kathleen Wakely in Nashville, Miss Dorothy Freeman of Arkadelphia with her mother Mrs L D Fletcher, and several Goodlett family members visiting in Texarkana and Nashville. It notes a London accordion champion title by C E W Bishop, a one year old boy, amid varied social notes.
Musicians urge replacing the current national anthem amid complaints that the Star Spangled Banner overpowers other events. They argue the tune should be more inclusive and less reliant on a single flag motif.
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