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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
3
Reporters asked Admiral Nimitz about a Japanese submarine shelling a Hawaiian island. His reply "Hoomanawanui" translates to Let time take care of the situation in Hawaiian slang, offering a character portrait amid the Pacific command transition.
A profile of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz tracing his Texas beginnings in Fredericksburg, his Marine zest for service and submarines, and his rise to Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. The piece notes his strong family ties, love of tennis and walking, and the trust he inspired aboard ships as a commander who kept crews unified and motivated.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Stephenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Otho James Stephenson of Prescott and Dr Charles A Archer Jr son of Dr and Mrs C A Archer of De Queen were married at the bride’s home in Prescott. The ceremony featured a single ting rite performed by O W Yates of Arkadelphia and a small immediate family gathering with cousins lighting candles and playing nuptial music. Afterward a reception was held as the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Prescott. Additional community items cover Wesleyan Guild meeting beef cattle plans for the 1942 Nevada County Fair and local notices.
The account notes Admiral Nimitz's long grudge against Japan dating to the 1937 Panay incident. It cites his May 1941 testimony predicting future naval warfare with smaller, specialized units and suggests his role in Pearl Harbor retaliation as a personal motive.
Dear Mrs. Serious-minded America. Ruth Millett argues women should balance duty with glamour. She warns that women taking on extra war work must still manage to stay attractive, as glamour remains important even amid rationing and volunteering.
Mr and Mrs Gann Daniel and son Danny Allen of Lake Charles Va visit Daniel family in Fort Smith. Mrs Wat White and others travel to Fort Smith and Texarkana visits. Neal Parker and daughter Prudence visit Little Rock. Raymond Hillis leaves for Atkins. Pvt Tammy McRae returns to Camp Forrest Tenn after short stay with mother Mary Montgomery.
A vintage wartime note argues that despite men’s focus on the war, women should maintain personal grooming and appearance. It warns that acceptances of neglect will backfire, urging time for beauty routines even as duties rise. The letter mentions nationwide wild bird refuges and a stray statistic about 263 wild tithe ridges in U.S. acres, reflecting era anxiety.
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