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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1942
Page
4
The banquet featured company hero as host while H L Donald district sales manager from Little Rock introduced the speaker at the Stance Rubber event continued from page one.
Mrs Boyd introduces well known musician in state at Service Prayer Group meeting. Mother's Day program for kindergarten led by Miss Marie Purkhis featured pupils in garden scene, songs, Rhythmn Band selections, and handmade gifts. Guests greeted by Susan Woodford and Nan Williams, with Maypole dining table and pastel decor.
Royalty deeds and corrections dated 1 24 1949 with last filing May 7 1982 cover interests in sections 14 15 and 4 5 6 and 3 townships 15 16 158 and 155 west in ree 24 west. Transfers include L A Grelling Jr to Bryan Marsh and to W B Walsh and B G Byars with various fractional interests. Right of way for a pipe line dated 66 1942 filed May 7 1942 from Mary I Turner et al to Barnscall Oil Co across sections 1 and 12 and adjacent tracts. Prepared by Helen Heaterly Assyn.
The Social Calendar lists May meetings at First Methodist and Presbyterian churches with multiple Circles meeting at various homes including Dr. Rita Clumpuit Mamie Twitehell Mrs B E McMahon and Mrs L I Greening. Red Cross sews for armed forces continue in new production rooms with ditty bags. Emily S Byrd Heard program highlights at Friday Music Club with performer Mrs Byrd, Mrs Spore and Mrs Hollis Luck, celebrating National Music Week.
Personal mentions note Wann er and Mrs J G Martindale plan Mother's Day in Conway with son Judd of Hendrix College. Mrs Johnny Hollis of Little Rock visits her mother Mrs Horace Jewell. Miss Susan Ann Woodford returns to Little Rock after a Hope visit. Edyth Knight of Sparkman arrives to visit Miss Hatlie Anne Feiki. Whitworth Ambrose nuptials draw guests K Ambrose of Ada Oklahoma, Mr and Mrs Charles Hays and daughter of Sparkman, and Kenneth Ambrose Jr of Sherman Texas.
Mother's Day marks the tenth anniversary of Rev. Thos Brewster's pastorate at First Presbyterian Church. The milestone began with the Hope High School Baccalaureate service on Mother's Day 1933 at the Saenger theater and will be observed at Sunday night and morning services with the entire congregation urged to attend.
The Rev James W Middleton of San Angelo Texas will speak Sunday afternoon at Guernsey following the Sunday school. If weather allows the preaching will be outdoors on the school grounds otherwise in the school building. Sunday school meets at 2 30 and preaching at 3 15. Middleton has been preaching a revival at Hope First Baptist Church the past week and invites all Hope and Hempstead county residents to attend.
A Wartime Library table lists publications from the United States Information Service and Treasury on job training, price regulation, defense training, and civil protection. Also noted is a curious fact that a cube of gold measuring 14.1 inches weighs a ton.
Mrs YW Timberlake returns to Pause Texas after attending her brother Coy Ward’s funeral. Mrs Herold Porterfield and her son visit Newport relatives with Mrs H D Tedrick. Mrs J L Green returns from a visit in Little Rock.
The report lists activity across fields in Arkansas and surrounding areas including MIDWAY, MACEDONIA, DORCHEAT, and WILDCATS. It notes well constructions, drill depths, casing, porosity targets, and repairs such as attempting to fix collapsed surf ace, with specific well names like S. Arkansas MIDWAY Barnsdell, F.C. Roberts No. 3 and 4, McClaine No. 1, Hodnett No. 1, Willis Unit No. 1, Warnock-Brewer, and Hanes No. 3, detailing spud dates and pressure readings where provided.
The Office of Education urges summer programs turning schools into war effort hubs. Camps would offer courses in math English and science, aviation, nursing, first aid, and physical training while housing service personnel, aiding rationing, war bonds sales, and youth employment guidance. Communities decide local needs. The goal is to keep schools open and active to support the nation’s war program.
Pimlico hosts a wide open Preakness field with seven top contenders including the Greentree duo Shut Out and Devil Diver along with Alsab Valdiia Orphan and Requested. Fourteen expected starters feature Derby veterans such as Fair Call Dogpatch Hollywood Apache and Fairy Manah, while Colchis Bleu d Or Ramilles and Air Current were not entered.
County wide leader training meetings set through May cover food preservation nutrition clothing home management and household arts. Events include May 12 at Mrs Joes Martin Evens Shade May 14 at Old Liberty May 16 executive council May 18 at BimGen club house and DeAnn community May 25 and May 26 at educational building and Parm Security staff with Miss Fletcher Miss Lewis and Mrs Hodnett leading sessions.
A brief note states Malta covers 122 square miles. The odd phrasing suggests a miscued clipping from a local column. The text also contains scattered witticisms about spring, marriage, finance, and hair cutting but lacks coherent narrative.
Post Derby chatter centers on a modest 3 year old crop and a looming Belmont Stakes field. Jupe While rides strong interest while Hing Chestnut seeks Triple Crown momentum as Shut Out eyes a possible upset impression despite weak overall competition.
Bernice and Dolores Calvin, daughters of Floyd Calvin, present a piano recital at Yerger high school on May 1. The program features Mozart Chopin and Bach works plus final compositions. The teens have performed at over 20 colleges and tour the South ending in Hope Clow and Nashville. Tickets available at Yerger High School.
Los Angeles reports a palm tree upkeep issue as lower fronds dry out yearly, creating inflammable material around trunks. With trimming costs at 8 to 12 dollars per tree, the city council weighs removing dead "whiters" without burdening owners amid incendiary-bomb rumors.
A fragment from the Our Daily Bread column discusses the Office of Price Control and its potential impact on wages and farm products. The text hints at tensions between policy aims and agricultural pricing, highlighting a need for balance and steady supply.
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