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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
4
A fragmented poem recalls a sorrowful plea for forgiveness as rulers with pomp resist change. It portrays a humble, misunderstood king whose simple words cut through earthly pride, contrasting noble virtue with corrupted authority. The speaker notes human weakness and the enduring ache for grace.
A Sunday school lesson reflects on Jesus choosing apostles, Joseph of Arimathea’s role, and the Resurrection as the central event. It discusses how differing Gospel accounts still affirm Christ’s appearance to the disciples and the birth of the Church, underscoring Jesus as a living presence guiding Christians today. The article notes 29,500,000 motor vehicles in the United States.
The County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs met in Washington with hostess Washington Club and about 100 women from 15 clubs attending. Reports on leadership, land use, pastures, and extension teaching were discussed, with a Washington Band performance, shrub planting, and plans for future activities. A small fire damaged the Lowthorp home, confined to one room.
Miss Mary Cornelia Tallaway of Texas State Teachers College to visit family in Denison during Easter holidays. Visitors include Mrs A J Holloway, Mrs Hamilton Brion of Ashitawel, James L Rodger Jr of Denison, and Mr and Mrs J Bowers. Tot Springs guests saw races. Henderson State Teachers College affiliates arrive for Easter from Arkadelphia. Mary Haynes of Gunter Hall spending spring with her mother in Washington DC area. W R Chandley retired from work in Shreveport with son Ray Cotton. Several Conway State Teachers College students arrive for spring vacation. Easter Sale sponsored by Saint Marks Episcopal Auxiliary on March 28 at Hope Furniture Co with orders to Mrs W C Jones or Mrs Albert Graves. Poem excerpts included. Safety authorities note lights improve night driving.
Easter service program detailing hymns and readings for Resurrection Sunday. Congregational hymns include Christ Arose and All Hail the Power of Jesus Name with scripture lesson, prayers, offerings, cornet solos The Holy City and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, and an Easter message from Rev. J. E. Hamill at Hope Gospel Tabernacle along with other church services and Benediction notes.
In Minneapolis George Bestrom launches the Bestrom Baby Sweepstakes after friends ask about his pride and joy. He sells tickets to 29 participants with a slogan You Pays Your money and you hames the time. The medical authority hints at an April 6 due date for the prize.
James E. Hamill announces Easter topics The Darkest IF in the Bible and The Second Darkest IF in the Bible. Morning service 11 00 am Sunday with Sunday school 9 45 am Evangelistic service 7 30 pm Easter Sunrise service set for 6 30 am at High School Auditorium Easter egg hunt at Fair Park Saturday 2 30 pm AU meets 6 30 pm Sunday afternoon.
Special Easter services announced at Second and Pine Methodist Church invite the membership and friends. Morning 10 50 a m features a special Easter message with baptism at 10 55. Evening 7 30 offers the cantata Victory Divine with soloists including Miss Mary Louise Keith and Mrs George Ware among others.
Unity Baptist on South Eby Street invites all to worship with Elder J. 11 Reaves delivering gospel messages. Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Midweek prayer Thursday 7 p.m. Elder D. C. Silvey of Rocky Mound spoke last Sunday at the 3 o'clock hour.
The Church of Christ announces morning services and Bible classes at 1 o clock with preaching at 11. Evening services begin with a Young People's class at 6 30 followed by preaching at 7 30. Sunday's sermon theme is Prayer and the follow up discussion asks who the Lord answers and whether we should pray for sinners or the sick. A second sermon Sunday night will cover Recreation. All are welcome to attend.
Morning and evening services will be held at First Baptist Church to mark the Resurrection. The pastor will preach on The Assurance of Future Life in the morning and After Death What in the evening, with a tenor solo God Shall Wipe Away and He Is Risen by the choir. Baptism will be administered at the evening service.
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