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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1944
Page
3
The notice outlines dates when ration stamps and coupons become valid or expire. It covers blue, red and airplane stamps across multiple books, sugar stamps Nos. 30 and 31, and gasoline coupons A11 B2 C2, noting indefinite validity for some stamps and changes to gasoline allowance.
The Executive Board of First Presbyterian meets in the Philathea room at 2:30 PM. Circle No 1 of the Women Auxiliary, led by Mrs N T Jewell, gathers at Mrs K G McRae's home at 3 PM. Circle No 2, led by Mrs Paul Simoons, meets at Mrs W M Cantley's home at 3 PM. Circle No 3, led by Mrs R H Barr, meets at Mrs H B Vineyard's home at 3 PM. Business Women's Circle meets at Miss Kathrine Mae Simms' home with Miss Mable Smithy at 3:30 PM. Women's Council of First Christian Church meets at Mrs Jack Pritchett's home with Mrs Q O Green as co-hostess at 3:30 PM.
The wedding of Miss Margaret Umter and Cpl. Homer Beverley is planned for Saturday evening at First Baptist Church at 7 30. Volunteers in the Cross program completed two thousand dressings the largest weekly total under Mrs. N T Jewell's direction. Rose Garden Club members met at the home of Mrs. Garrett Story with Mrs. W J Neighbors as co host. Nine and a half hours were reported by the Red Cross Volunteer airman. The June gathering will be a picnic at Experiment Station.
Turner IV will be domiciled at 207 West 6th Street in Hope for the duration. The notice states the residence as the official address for the specified period.
Mr and Mrs W L Ellis of Little Rock learn their son Lt William L Ellis Jr is missing in action over Germany since April 1. Pvt Jewel V Moore Jr receives the Honor Badge of Sreat at San Diego Recruit Depot for aptitude and efficiency. Waymond Taylor graduates from Harlingen Army Air Field earns gunner wings after a seven week course. Cpl Judson Hairston and Lt John Clyde Hill are reported with safe arrivals in England and New Guinea respectively, Hill in Quartermaster Corps.
The article profiles actor Hurd Hatfield winning the title role in The Picture of Dorian Gray directed by Albert Lewin. It notes his unconventional audition, early success in Dragon Seed, and training under Michael Chekhov, plus a Berlin memory of 1938 and a restless career between Broadway and the U. S. road.
The army issues a 31 page primer for discharged service members guiding how to handle GI equipment keeping uniforms, report of separation, and identification papers. It covers reporting to draft boards, record keeping, employment, insurance, VA relations, pensions, relief, education, and Social Security with future editions planned.
Hempstead county homemakers were advised by Cora Lee Westbrook to extend their wood or coal stove life through regular thorough cleaning. Tips include cleaning lids, top and corners, removing ashes, brushing soot from the soot container and pipe with cedar tools, cleaning the oven, and oiling the stove to prevent rust.
Alfred Eugene Riley a six foot bass voiced sergeant from Hernando Mississippi argues for equal pay and rank for male nurses in the Army Nursing Corps. He notes his sisters entered as second lieutenants at higher pay though all three with similar qualifications served. He recounts his own pay progression from private to sergeant.
Chicago architect adapts the cap visor idea into homes by using flat extended eaves to trap winter sun for heating while shading hot summer rays. The design aims to cut fuel costs by letting the low winter sun enter living spaces and block high summer sun.
The osprey known as the fish hawk dives at dead tree limbs to snag them in flight. It knocks sturdier sticks loose then catches them midair with its talons before they hit the ground.
The First Pentecostal Church at Fourth and Ferguson outlines Sunday services and a Wednesday Bible study under Pastor A D Hunter. Guest speaker Rev Austin W Phillips of Kilgore appears Sunday night. A May 14 dedication is planned with possible morning preaching by Rev Curtis Puryear and a sunset sermon by Rev Wm R Hamilton.
Third and Main Streets church led by Pastor Wm R Hamilton reports 346 attendees last Sunday. Morning worship at 10 50 features a sermon by the pastor and Sunday School at 9 30. A Guernsey class meets at 2 30 and a Baptist Training Union convenes at 7. Evening service at 8 features another pastor sermon.
Robert B Moore pastor outlines Sunday May 7 1944 with services at 9 30 10 00 and 10 50 a m including special music and sermon. Board of Stewards meeting 2 00 p m. Youth fellowship 6 30 p m. Evening service 7 30 p m. Reverend J C Williams preaches. May 11 1944 choir practice 8 00 p m. Waymon D Miller minister preaching 11 00 a m and 8 00 p m with Bible study 6 15 p m Wednesday. You are cordially invited.
Captain Azaraski plans a drive for Link Belt as Courtwright and Norma Greer are drawn into a rising plot. Internees, including Tilda Courtright, join a tense convoy with uniforms and a Japanese connection, hinting at a larger conspiracy.
Sunday School lesson reflects on Paul's vision in Acts 16 13 15 and Philippians 3 7 14 noting the gospel as the sole hope amid violence and war. It urges believers to imitate Pauls bold mission crossing from Asia to Europe and to extend outreach to dark regions needing the gospel.
Rev Paul Gaston and family visit Hope Gospel Tabernacle as they head to Africa for missionary work. Gaston will preach Sunday morning and night. services include Sunday School at 9 45, Young People at 6 45, Evangelistic Service at 7 45, and midweek prayer and tarrying services.
Thomas Brewster leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and R P Bowen preaches at 10 am service with no vesper. Young People meet 6 15 pm. Woman's Auxiliary executive board Monday then Circles meet. men’s church meeting May 16 with details next week. Our Lady of Good Hope Mass 10 am Sunday with Bible study and prayer meetings planned. Garrett Memorial services include B T C and Bible study Monday 7 pm and Women's Auxiliary 2 30 pm Wednesday care.
Miss Cora Lee Westbrook, county home demonstration agent, urges shoppers to scour closets for summer wear. She notes discarded garments can yield blouses, dresses, lace, embroidery, and buttons for remodeling. Dry fabrics can be dyed, restyled, or recut for new fits and thrift fashions.
A Baltimore couple on their honeymoon in New York stayed ten days in a midtown hotel. A hotel chef prepared a special dish using rice salvaged from their wedding day as part of a romantic gesture. The diners were touched by the chef’s act.
Hickory Flat residents report razor blade shortages after the town barber leaves for a war plant job. In New York Bronx zoo officials erected a fence for country viewing that few used, while Chicago fighter Emil Krimsky, 79, wagers a 100 yard dash against any 70 plus war worker. Springfield church women raise 75 dollars at rummage, offering 25 dollar participant reimbursement for a coat sold.
Memphis janitor Frank Evans, 49, accepted an offer to eat three dozen scrambled eggs in one sitting and finished with four slices of toast, then claimed continued hunger. The next day he won a similar contest by finishing another dozen eggs.
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