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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
4
Social and Personal notes outline upcoming community events. May 12 13 14 feature church activities knitting for Red Cross and a Baptist Circle study at First Baptist Church with programs led by local members. Readers urged to bring vegetables for a church project and to volunteer knitting gear for Red Cross efforts.
Special music by Mos Nathan Harbour and Mrs Hendrix Spraggins opened a Tuesday party at the home of Mrs W Ry Herndon with thirty four members and guests including Mrs Lyle Meare. The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist Church with Mrs Theo Kyler presiding and Mrs C C Parker leading worship focusing on children. Cemetery Association re elected officers for the new year: Mrs W G Allison president Mrs L W Young treasurer Mrs Rawin Ward secretary.
Coming and going as Shreveport residents visit Hendrix College in Conway with students Jares Han nah Warel and Rosalyn Hall. Lt. John Clyde till leaves for Port Knox after a weekend with his mother Mrs Clyde Till. Weekend guest Miss Nantey Frillo joins from the University of Arkiunsar. Lt. Walter Keith heads to Ohio for two weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs Frank Mutechens returns from Texarkana visiting Dattorn and Captain Boyes Wel berger family en route to Camp Wheeler, Gr Cromatas, and Huckatee family with children.
The article notes Mrs. L. A. Arnett hosting Mother's Day guests including Mrs. C. Weisenberger and PFC Billy Arnett with Mrs. Arnett and their daughter. It mentions Marie Guitry of Burbank visiting her sister Mrs. Sam Betts, and Mr Betts, while Marian Severance of Durant, Oklahoma, spends the week with Mrs. J. T. West and Miss Anne Reid. Mrs. Clyde Chamberlain returns to Little Rock after a weekend vigil with her parents. Thompson family in Columbia, Arkansas, reports their son enlisting in aviation mechanics at Amarillo Army Air Field.
Charles L. Balie Jr 73 former chairman of the Art Commission at the Smithsonian Institution and ex member of the National Commission of Fine Arts died last night in Philadelphia. Edward Osved Secomb a Newton Massachusetts sportsman and oil refining industry figure died last night in Salem Massachusetts.
Tom Lavin told Kiwanis members music is the universal language and cited its long history from cave dwellers to medieval minstrels. He highlighted modern composers and named guests C. O. Temple, Maxie Rester, and Capt. Royce Weisenberger with Rester relocating to Hope to run a local meat market. Rev. Paul Gaston Rev. Robi Moore and Paul Raley were named delegates to the Chicago Kiwanis Convention next month.
The Hope School District 1-A Board elected the Negro teachers for the term at a regular meeting led by the superintendent. The list includes M44, Myrtia Yerger, J.A., Mattie Rainey, E.N. Glover, TA. Hamilton, Lucine Harris, Bertha M. Harrison, Tyler Rainey, Clovis Tippett, Ethel Bizzell, Emma Cooper, Mary Curry, Florine Frida, Alfereila Walker, Mildred Wright, Georgia Yerger, Naomi Yerger, Luky Benton, Trene Benton, Trene Hamilton, Wo. M. McPaddin, EB. N. Williams, Ola B. Woods, Ella Yerber. The second grade teacher for 40 years will retire at year’s end. Professor Kald Blakely was not an applicant for reelection.
The Shite Corporation Commission resumes a hearing in Little Rock to determine load rates for freight trucks in Arkansas. Findings will rely on carrier data from a six month test period. the hearing was postponed from April 12 to allow additional information submission.
In a WAAC tale Beth faces a perilous fortress air assault as Major Jackson leads defense. Trained for discipline she mans a machine gun with fearless resolve, turning a crisis into a crucial stand against a returning Zero. The scene blends war frontline action with Beth's inner resolve and growing bond with leadership.
A large enemy force in the Zaghouan area tightens resistance as the Eighth Army presses forward and captures prisoners. German commander surrenders after isolating the Zaghouli massif, marking a shift in fortunes and signaling unconditional terms accepted by the French.
Eastern Oklahoma flood waters unleashed the most damaging rise in memory as Arkansas counties faced rising rivers. Thousands fled homes from Fort Smith to Dardanelle with Red Cross aiding hundreds, while crews rescued 100 marooned people in Camp Gruber area. Six people confirmed dead with fears of more fatalities.
Hundreds homeless across eastern and southern Oklahoma as floods wipe out crops and truck gardens. Rivers Arkans Tingis South Canadian Big and Little Sun Bois reach forty feet, trapping residents who cling to trees and roofs. Health officials warn disease after exposure and urge sanitation and immunization while Camp Guber charges move to Keela area to aid refugees.
Roosevelt and Churchill meet with top American and British military leaders to plan for Europe and the Pacific. They expect political talks about peace alongside military operations, with Benes arriving for postwar federation talks and Beaverbrook present. Reopening the Mediterranean aims to boost supply lines and shift ships and oil to support the Pacific war effort.
Roosevelt said the U S will triple 1942 plane output this year focusing on long range bombers and fighters. New bases in the Solomon and Ellice Islands threaten outer Japanese fortifications as MacArthur expands operations north of Australia. Japanese defenses rely on sea and air power, with uncertain targets for future strikes.
An old home remedy touts Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice as a quick, inexpensive cure for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. The ad promises relief within 48 hours or a money back guarantee, with John P. Cox endorsing Rin-Ex Compound sold by druggists.
The report notes delays and rumors around a pivotal meeting involving British and American leaders and Japanese concerns. Miller's Berlin radio hinted until near the White House announcement of Charles attending a major military conference in the Near East at Cairo.
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