Letters from the Editor: Marine letters from Hawaii March 1942
A Marine correspondent in Oahu writes from the front to The Star praising the Marines and their dead comrades at Wake Island Pearl Harbor and other places. He asks for more news from home encourages readers to stay resilient and support the band and band mothers club while pledging readiness to avenge fallen comrades.
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the Star
Star
Nello
O. K
Hope
Marine Corps
Wake Island
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Mothers Club
Mr. Chandler
Hawaii
G. T. Cannon
Oahu
Ringling Show Brings Clowns Back In Wartime Comeback
Sarasota report notes Ringling Bros. 1942 version revives clowns with new acts as war jitters ease. Two new features center on humor including Gargantua and Toto parody and a five story clown, while classic numbers like The Ballet of the Elephants and the walk around remain. The big top gains a red white and blue look though exterior pole supports delay tent redesign. Wartime priorities alter auditorium plans.
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Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey
Harry
Social Calendar for Thursday March 26 Highlights
Social calendar lists events for March 26 including Girl Scout Troop 7 honoring mothers at the Little House by 6 PM, Hempstead County Medical Society Auxiliary dinner at the Barlow at 7 40 PM for Doctor's Day, First Christian church Service class social at Mrs B L Retig at 8 PM, Music club at Mrs George Ware's home at 3 30 PM with a program on Opera and Music Drama by Mrs Minor Gordon, Choral club practice at 2 30 PM, and a Service Prayer group meeting Friday after.
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Girl Scout
Kline Franks
Hempstead County Medical Society
Barlow
Medical Society
First Christian Church
B. L. Reltig
George Ware
Minor Gordon
Wedding and social events fill a Hope afternoon
Mrs. J F Gorth hosts a Wednesday contract bridge party at her East Ave home with Mel C O Lewis and Mrs Pearl Holloway high scorers. Miscellaneous showers honor Miss Constance Haynie with bingo and treats attended by out of town guests including Mrs M C Elliot and Mrs H B Arnold. Virginia Dean Woodson marries Jack Fountain at Rev W R Hamilton's home with Navy stationed groom and plans to reside in Hope.
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J. F. Gorth
Mel
C. O. Lewis
Pearl Holloway
Belde-Elect
Charles Sehneik
North Elm Street
Constance Haynie
Harold Winger
Marion
Indiana
M. C. Elliot
St Louis
H. B
Personal notes from Hope residents and area visits
Personal mentions record local movement and family events. Billy Greene returns to Memphis after visiting relatives. Chester Harwell and wife of Shreveport are proud parents of a five pound daughter born March 17 in a Shreveport hospital. Comer Boyett and Mrs Lile Moore motor to Texarkana. Bill Brewster and family plan a Waco trip. Alston Foster and Mrs Forster return from Shreveport. Mrs R R Herndon and Mrs W R Herndon visit Hot Springs to see Oaklawn races. Mrs Byron Hefner travels to Abilene Texas for parties.
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Billy Greene
Memphis
Chester Harwell
Shreveport
Hope
Httle
Alston Foster
R. R. Forster
Forster
R. R. Herndon
W. R. Herndon
Hot Springs
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Byron Hefner
Aulania
Texas
Set
Clifford Wyatt
Denver
Colo
Sgt. Wyatt
O. L. Wyatt
Menes
Texarkana
Little Rock
Springfield
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Preacher Visits Father Devine at revival sermon
Evangelist and Mrs. Bird H. Campbell host a Thursday night revival at Hope Gospel Tabernacle. Campbell plans to recount a visit to Father Divine in New York and calls it a sign of the times. Belly Campbell joins the revival and appears on Wednesday night then participates in upcoming services. He denounces lifeless religion and says the Church must offer Christ and life, not mere social contact.
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Bird H. Campbell
Hope Gospel
Campbell
New York
Father Divine
God
the Evangelist
Christ
Daily Drilling Report for S Arkansas Midway and Nearby
The report lists multiple wells in various counties and spacings including Edgar Bond No 2 at elev 273 drilling with mud prep to deepen, F C Roberts Nos 1 2 3 and others at Loe locations, Gene Goff and McClain No 1 at elev 273, Macedonian 80 acre spacing with Nipper No 1, Willis Unit No 1 clearing Loe, Dorcheat 40 acre spacing with Dodson No 1 and Barton No 1 drilling depths, Buckner 0 acre spacing with Sue Key 1, and Wild Cats at McAlester and Ford No 1 set 95 8 esg.
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Midway
Barnsdell
Edgar Bond
T. D
F. C. Roberts
New Loe
M. FP
Creek
Orig
Gene
Ni’ SE
Loe
Church News Marks a Herry Wildermeyer
Friday evening prayer and the Litany at 4 30 p m. Palm Sunday service at 10 30 a m Holy Communion. No services at 11 a m.
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Church News
Mark's
Herry Wildermeyer
Rattle a Rattler: Rhumbo on His Roof
Pierre SD report describes four rattlesnakes found in a windrow after a truck vibration drove snakes from burrows. Snake exterminator A M Jackley says two snakes were killed, more appeared on return. In total, seventeen snakes were removed from five mounds.
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Pierre
A. M. Jackley
South Dakota
Jackley
Time saving facial tip and mixed notices from Hope
The column blends vanity advice and multiple social notices. It mentions a quick facial routine with cleansing and cold cream before bathing, plus a playful massage. It lists several travel plans and family notices including Elizabeth Salmon Set and Mrs Clifford Wyatt departing for Denver and visits in Missouri Kansas and Arkansas.
Fear and Control in Japanese Relocation Plans on the Coast
The report outlines measures under Gen De Witt and Tom Clark as Civilian Co ordinator for the Pacific coast. The Federal Reserve Bank acts as banker and adviser, protecting Japanese investments via managed property income. Plans aim to form self sustaining communities with diverse workers while keeping families together, despite pressure to move Japanese away and possible loyalty exams for American born Japanese.
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Tom Clark
Army
Evacuee Alien Actions During War Urged Caution
The report warns that blowing under crops would be treated as sabotage and aggressors punished. It notes attempts to buy crops, leases, farms, or businesses cheaply, prompting a call for fair treatment of evacuees. The Federal Reserve intervened as 86,000 Germans and Italians in California, Oregon, and Washington face relocation within the defense zone.
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Federal Reserve
California
Oregon
Washington
Rhythm Morale Program At Midland College
Fremont Nebraska. A new morale builder called song of the week is planned at Midland College. Each week a favorite song will be sung whistled hummed or played at every congregation or meeting. Choir director Oscar Syders says in times like these people need to sing.
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Miss Helm
Hollywood
Liev. J. W. Hardy
Washington
Leutenant
California
Tlye
Shanghai
Irene Hervey
Tay Helm
Hardy
Fremont
Neb
Midland College
Oscar Syders
Pueblo Man Seeks Water Must At Theaters For Popcorn
A Pueblo citizen demands a law requiring theaters to provide drinking water for patrons. He says he nearly died of thirst after buying popcorn at a show and finding no water available.
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Pueblo
Colo
Presto Change O Spring Styles Include Reversible Coats
Spring fashion shifts to bold prints and flannel coats lined to match dresses. A new reversible lining lets you flip the coat for a solid or printed look, enabling quick style changes for any mood or occasion.
Homemade Anti Shatter Tape Recipe Warning
A home recipe describes making a protective tape using wheat flour, powdered alum, corn syrup and water. The boiling solution is applied with strips of old bed sheets or masks to reinforce glass and save adhesive tape.
Heck No More Cowboys and Indians in Kansas
A Topeka high school girl asked the Kansas Chamber of Commerce secretary about this year’s dances. The official admitted uncertainty and spoke of plans to craft a response under the theme Kansans aren’t feathers on their heads any more. References to Belmonte Cristian of a riding family note one star performer drafted so far.
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Topeka, Kas
Brooklyin
Chamdler of Commerce
Peo Ple
Kansas
Chanber of
Commerce
North
Belmonte
Cristian
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Daily Drilling Report of
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ARK. Oil & Gas Commission
Sayer
United States Oil Industry
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G. W. Womack
Thei Son
George Womack, Jr
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Sam Allen McGilly
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