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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1940

Page

3

Stamps High Band Wins Third Annual Arkansas Contest

Eight South Arkansas high schools competed in a Friday night marching contest under Hammons stadium lights. Stamps High School band directed by Mrs Faye Parker took first all around, Magnolia second, Texarkana third. judges weighed marching, alignment, cadence and maneuvers. Prizes of 15 19 and 5 dollars were awarded to top bands. Hope and other schools placed in B C D classes. Band Week events planned for Hope follow.

Stamps High School Faye Parker St. Arkansas Band Association Magnolia Texarkana Hammons Eiht South Arkansis Hope Magawlia Texwana Warren Stamps Preseatle R.B. Watson Pine Bluff W. Hines Sims Shreveport M. J. Lippman Hendrix College Conway Walter Lane el Dorado Ray Oliverdodie Lewisville J. R. Howell Stumps Mrs. Parker Prescott Ruel Oliver. Warren W. L. Dial. Magnolly Jimmy Custiss Thomas Cannon Texarkina Raymond Branden Hope Merchants Hope Band Cambers Ashdawi

Japan Sees Navy Parity With United States

Tokyo officials claim Japan's premier and navy ministers warned they can meet any challenge and would respond to U S naval expansion. The report notes assertions came amid discussions at an Iponddy summit.

Tokyo Mitsana Yanai Zengo Yontidauth Mithiamiont United States Navy

Happy Mistake Reveals Repair After Car Misstep

In Garden City Kansas Dale Junes describes an incident where a car was hit and repaired after a misidentification by a motorist. The report notes the vehicle was brought back to operate more smoothly and mentions a Spitfire top speed and German aircraft speeds in a related context.

Garden City Kansa Dale Junes Deowi

Training School To Begin Sunday in Blevins Area

A cooperative training school opens Sunday March 24 at the Methodist church in Blevins, organized by Blevins public school, Blevins P T A, and local churches. Supervising Rev Charles Giessen, with teachers Mrs Clay E Smith from Little Rock and Miss Boyl Henry, plus Rev Fred R Harrison and Rev Roy E Fawcett. Classes run 2 30 p m Sunday and 7 30 p m nightly through March 29, focusing on character building for youth.

Methodist Blevins Bory Ienry Hope Schools Fred R. Harrison Arkartelphia Methodist Church Roy E. Fawcett Magnolia Methodist Church

Weaver enters Hempstead circuit clerk race in August primary

Cecil Weaver of Hope 45, Hope automobile salesman, announces his candidacy for Hempstead county circuit clerk in the coming August primary. A Hope native since age eight, he is son of Dr. J. H. Weaver, ex-service man, and a long-time resident active in veterans affairs and local charities.

Cecil Weaver Hope Automobile The Star Hempstead Weaver Hope J. H. Weaver Hempstead County Hope High School Henderson-Brown College Arkadelphia United States Army Goodfellow's Drive Wash Hawthorne

The Story of Democracy by Hendrik Willem van Loon

A fragment from The Story of Democracy discusses the recuperative power of humanity and a rise in commerce after long disruption. It notes feudalism's historical role and the shift to trade and credit through medieval maritime cities as Europe regains economic vigor amid Crusades and shifts in labor.

Hendrik Willem van Loon Europe Andon Christendom Venice Genoa Merestlei

Sunrise Easter Service Set For Hope High Auditorium

Public invited to Sunrise Easter program at 6:30 a.m. in Hope High School auditorium. Rev John Keith Gregory to deliver Easter sermon with local ministers taking part. Helpers are asked to provide rides for those without cars to the South Main Street area.

Community Service Hope High School John Keith Gregory South Main Street Hope Hope Ministerial Alliance Thomas Brewster J. E. Hammill The First Christian Church Brewster Hammill W. R. Hamilton Kenneth L. Spore Easrte

Feast lore and travel tales from ancient Gaul to Canyon de Chelly

A legendary year long feast hosted by Arcammes, a wealthy Gaulish prince, drew the whole country and welcomed visitors like discovery Stranser, carried from Spain by missionaries long ago. The narrative notes peach trees blooming each spring on the floor of Canyon de Chelly in the Navajo reservation of Arizona.

Arcammes Gaul Spain Canyon de Chelly Arizsoa

Colder Weather Forecast Sunday Across Much of Nation

Unseasonably cold conditions are forecast for nearly all regions Sunday with far West and Deep South spared. Strong northern wind patterns push temperatures lower than earlier in the week, bringing a threat of snow to the Midwest and East Saturday into Saturday night. Most areas expected only local precipitation Sunday, likely ending umbrellas use. Continued cold Monday.

Washington Midwest

22 Die in Mexico Shooting Affray

Mexico City reports 22 killed in a cemetery shooting after a fire near Cuautolapan village. Survivors and attackers sustained casualties in the disturbance. Traffic authorities note a ratio of seven travelers per mile of good highway in the United States, the highest in the world.

Mexico Mexico City Omy Vera Cruz Cuatotolapan United States

A Thought To Subvert A Man In His Cause

A short religious reflection cites Proverbs or Pauline lines to condemn thoughts that undermine a man’s lawful cause, noting that the Lord disapproves such schemes and honors upright intent.

Williams returns to White Way Shop as barber

W B Williams, formerly of Hope and part owner of White Way Barber Shop, has returned to the city and is now employed at the White Way. He also plans visits to Hope after a stint at Fort Smith. Also notes that about 90 percent of the world's iodine supply comes from Chilean nitrate.

W. B. Williams Hope White Way Willimas Fort Smith

Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Etiquette

A 1930s etiquette piece tests proper behavior for girls and young men at dances and social events. It covers asking a date, giving gifts, matching gift value, wearing flowers, and thanking for flowers, with sample answers and guidance on choosing dress colors and safe gift choices.

Russian Premier to Visit Berlin

Berlin reports indicate preparations for a visit by Soviet Premier Molotov with Foreign Office and Russian embassy staff working on reception plans. German officials deny fixed dates while Paris reports Reynaud moves to coordinate wartime leadership as Gamelin Darlan and eight ministers attend a high level meeting.

Berlin Molotoff von Ribbentrop Europe Paris Paul Reynaud France Henprenier Germany Gamelin Darlan

First Names of Eminent Musicians Wanted

A puzzle asks for the first names of noted musicians across vocal and instrumental fields. Answers sought include Rachmaninoff the pianist composer Caruso the singer Toscanini the conductor Stokowski the conductor and Chaliapin the singer.

Caruso Toscanini Stokowski Chaliapin Singer

Senate Passes Billion-Dollar Farm Bill Amid Budget Clash

The Senate approved a farm bill totaling about 923 million dollars, with 203 million above the budget estimates. Administration officials argued against dipping into the treasury while Byrd and Byrnes pressed for tighter funding, warning against reducing the working balance further.

Senate Washington Secreta Morgenthau Ator Byrd Dem. Va Byrd Morganthau Barkley Dem. Ky Byrnes Dem S. C

Congressman Held for Sale U S Jobs in Georgia Case

A Federal Grand Jury indicted Representative B Frank Whelchel of Georgia for selling postal jobs. The indictment cites seven counts detailing bribes to appoint rural carriers and postmasters in Ball Ground and Tet a Georgia. Prosecutor O J Rogge said he will return in weeks to probe broad graft and corruption rumors in Georgia.

Atlanta Washington Georgia O. John Rogge Louisiana Rogge B. Frank Whelcher Dem. Ga Whelchel Jones Hulon E. Holcomb Ball Ground Gay Ww Paul Grogan Maynard Mashburn Teta T. L. Harris Harris

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Stamps Band Japan U. S Navy Chiefs Cecil Werver Hendrix Willem van Loon Musee America Far West Finland Hungary White House Dolly Madison Alexander Ender Jesus of Nazareth T. M. Reg U.S Cyre Moljoteff Rome Radio Satuday Malroff Rachmanioff House
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