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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
3
The notice lists start dates for blue red and airplane coupons in various books, sugar stamps No. 30 and 31 with indefinite expirations, and a three month extension for gas coupons A11 B2 C2 reducing weekly gasoline allotment from three to two gallons. It includes April to June dates and the impact on rationing.
The Executive Board of First Presbyterian meets in the Philathea room at 2:30 PM. Circle No 1 meets at the home of Mrs N T Jewell at 3:30 PM. Circle No 2 led by Mrs Paul Simms meets at Mrs W M Cant’s home at 3 PM. Circle No 3 led by Mrs H Barr meets at Mrs J B Vineyard’s home at 3 PM. The Business Women’s Circle gathers at Miss Kathrine Mae Simms' home at 3:30 PM. The Women’s Council of First Christian meets at Mrs Jack Pritchett’s home with Mrs J O Green at 3:30 PM. Wesleyan Guild of First Methodist will be hosted by Mrs Syd MecMath and Mrs R L Joach at 8 PM at the former’s home.
First Baptist Sunday school planning a 7 o'clock church meeting for a Hope Country picnic. A Mother’s Day class party at the Educational Building to be attended by mothers or friends. May luncheon of Daughters of the American Revolution at the Barlow with hostesses. National Music Week observed with programs in churches and schools. origin cited from Boise 1919, national scope expanding to international. Also notes spring wedding rehearsal at First Baptist church for Miss Margaret Anne Gunter and Cpl Homer Beyerley with a large turnout and musical selections. ceremony conducted by Rev. W. Hamilton with S. Tom Purvis singing.
The bride entered with her father and wore a powder blue wool suit with matching accessories and a yellow straw hat. Matron of honor Mrs. Otis Blackwood wore navy sheer with pink eyelet trim and pink carnations as corsage. Best man Pvt. Kenneth Altman and ushers Pfe Tommy Cronen Staff Sergeant Ross Matealf Frank Gunter and Mr Howson. The couple left for a trip to Pennsylvania and will reside at 100 South Shover.
Coming and going lists weekend guests and trips among Hope residents and nearby towns. Miss Nell Louise Broyles from Henderson State Teachers' College visited J. C. Broyles. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Burton, Sr. visited Lewisville friends. others traveled to Little Rock and Camp Ellis Illinois.
Staff Sgt Robert Bales of Marianna Army Air Base Florida is on a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Ross Bales. Mr and Mrs A B Osborn learn of sons Gilbert T promoted to SM 3/c and Lester to Mo MM 1/c both in Navy. Sergeant Joseph L Cook in Europe promoted to staff sergeant. mother Mrs Joseph Cook lives at 220 North Main Street Hope.
City docket lists Lee Williams M L Malone and Nathan Coleman pleading guilty to drunkenness with fines of 10 dollars each. Several defendants forfeited 10 dollar cash bonds on drunkenness charges and others posted bonds on disturbing the peace. Names include Charlie Thomas colored Algin Hathcoat Bob Cornelius Roy Logan Elmer G Quillin Elvin Powell Don Self Marc Arnold Mary Crabb Doyle Arnold Madin Dismuke Mattie Lee Phillips Grady Reed.
Deputy petroleum administrator for war Ralph K. Davies earns a reputation for hard bargaining despite a mild appearance. Colleagues recall he would not yield once his mind is set, with early 1942 tanker policy battles cited as an example.
Advert shows Black and White Ointment for acne eczema ringworm and other skin irritations with claims of immediate antiseptic action and a money back guarantee. Sizes 10c 25c 50c. Mentions Wii soap and Shin Sesp.
The text profiles Davies born in Cherrydale Virginia, rising from a 17 year old clerk at Standard Oil California to senior vice president. He inspires awe with a bold goal of 300 000 barrels daily then 1 000 000 barrels a day for tank car shipments to the eastern seaboard. He is noted for dry humor and private family life in Menlo Park California.
The figure operates under a strict public relations regime, insisting on factual releases only. In government circles this restraint is seen as revolutionary. The individual expects only what Ickes promised three years ago, a life of hard work and a possible senatorial investigation as reward.
Hollywood star Charles Bickford once the tough guy now plays a different role off screen. Fans seek guidance on spiritual finances love and sex after seeing him as the Dean of Lourdes in Bernadette. He aims to respond with helpful advice while balancing a possible Easter radio feature. He stresses he is a Golden Rule man.
Hollywood rebel Bickford recalls reading Werfel and being seen for Bernadette by Catholic observers. Henry King persuades him to sign, while director Henry Hathaway says Bickford could not convincingly play a tough Dean, noting his acting showed despite tough roles.
Pierre L. Barbey, Brooklyn representative of the war production board, reports a five week Jamaica track waste paper salvage drive yielded 105 tons of paper and cardboard salvaged and 106 tons of cardboard saved. The effort supported payoffs for New York losing pari mutuel tickets in the Axis war effort.
The board of finance in Hartford allocates 3700 dollars to repair police station doors after officials faced embarrassment from violators.
Captain Asarashi commandant of Niji Prison in Yokohama plans a coup with Captain Baldwin and Tilda Courtright. Lieut. Link Belt and Norma Greer are key figures as the plot unfolds during a convoy tour of Yokohama, revealing secrets and tensions.
Miss Cora Lee Westbrook and County Agent Oliver L Adams announce May 14 as 4-H Sunday in Arkansas. Hempstead County 4-H leaders plan programs with the church to inspire the community. Home Demonstration and Farm Organization members urged to attend combined 4-H and Mother’s Day events.
National Music Week enters its twenty first annual observance with keynote Use Music to Foster Unity for the War and the Peace to Follow. C M Tremaine secretary of the Music Week Committee says clubs churches schools and other groups should emphasize this idea to boost morale and unity during wartime and postwar readjustment.
Washington May 8 announces the Distinguished Flying Cross award to Sgt. Jerry W. Rodgers of Rogers Arkansas. Rodgers is attached to the Army Twelfth Air Force and serves as a member of S-Sqet.
Native West African tribesmen visiting kin for several days bring almost all personal belongings and livestock, a practice noted in cultural observations. The customs involve sharing resources and maintaining family ties during extended visits.
A regulatory note required outward opening on public building doors while police station doors were observed opening inward and the officer who spoke about it paid fines.
Very Sorry Cleveland Lazaro Fraga Martinez mistook a red mailbox for a letter box and pulled a lever. Fire crews from two hook and ladder companies three engine companies and a rescue squad arrived soon after. An interpreter said he believes he is mailing letters and does not know he is summoning the fire department. He is very sorry.
Green River Utah townspeople agree the three members of the graduating class will give the valedictory, salutatory and welcoming addresses this year.
Eight Arkansas service members are listed as wounded in action in European and Mediterranean theaters. The War Department names T Sgt Leo L. Greggs and seven others with hometowns Magno lia, Shirley, Heber Springs, McNeil, North Little Rock, and Little Rock. The Navy reports Electricians Mate Third Class Fred Clark Suggs of Clinton, Ark. wounded.
Lyle Brown will act as inter locutor for the Kiwanis negro minstrel on June 2 at Hope City Hall. The lineup includes Frank McGibbony Slim Pickins Vernie Fitts Epileptic Fitts Clyde Hendrickson Erastus Jones Ched Hall Jigger Snagnasty Frank Douglas Elec tricity Smith and Lawrence Martin Phil Potts with a 30 man Kiwanis chorus. Rehearsals begin immediately director Tom Lavin says it will be warin to go by June 2.
London reports German forces have driven through Yugoslavia to crush the Partisan army during a lull on other fronts. Partisans are said to have captured Klandano in eastern Bosnia and fought in Berani, Montenegro, as Serbs and Chetnik forces clash in Serbia.
Funeral services for Mrs. E. C. Saunders 85 of Nevada county native were conducted Saturday at Harmony Church of Sutton. She died at her Sutton home Friday. Survived by two sons Forest and Barton Saunders of Emmet three daughters Mrs Andy Jordan of Emmet Mrs Beulah Stroud of Hope and Mrs Pheoby Brooks of Midland Texas twenty one grandchildren and thirty four great grandchildren.
Co. C. Pierce, 28, and his father Bonnie Pierce were involved in a public safety incident during a family quarrel at Saratoga. The son died shortly after and the father remains in critical condition at Julia Chester hospital. Sheriff Hill and Deputy Sutton are investigating with no charges filed yet.
Twenty two local men led by Warrant Officer John Pierce and Major Paul Klipach gathered in Little Rock for the Scottish Rite reunion to receive the Masonic degree toward the 32nd degree. Attendees included Newton Pentecost, Harry W. Shiver, Pat Willis, and others. The article notes Brazil as a Catholic country with guaranteed freedom of worship.
A brief excerpt recalls cooperation with German and Bulgarian forces during an unnamed conflict. The fragment hints at calls to unite against shared enemies but lacks full context or attribution.
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