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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1940
Page
4
The Department of State warned Americans to leave Italy as Europe teeters toward war. The piece argues America’s danger lies in emotionalism and ignorance of foreigners, urges restraint and self reliance, and favors building sea power while avoiding entanglement in European wars.
Chas F Reynerson of Hempstead County announces for County Treasurer. A Hope city treasurer for four terms, he cites bookkeeping training and library work. He aims to run on a record of public service, emphasizing efficiency and integrity while supporting his widowed mother.
Columbia officials ruled a note from Daniel Coley Craft excusing his absences after his wife gave birth at 9 30. The item notes Alaska’s 1930 census showing about 60 000 population and a projected gain of 10 000 in the current count.
Coy Bailey declared his candidacy for governor for a third term late Monday. He cited the desire to complete socially and economically significant efforts begun since January 1937 and halted through no fault of his own, signaling a continued bid for leadership. Other contenders include Homer M Adkins and John L. McClellan, with several names already filed or considering entry as the race intensifies at the state level.
County agents and AAA staff from 19 southwest Arkansas counties opened a two day performance school to train for 1940 program compliance. About 100 attendees at City Hall heard J P Rains discuss farmer benefits and conservation focus while others spoke on costs, reporting, and district differences shaping county performance supervision.
State senator James Pilkinton will address the Hope Kiwanis at the noon Wednesday meeting. He will discuss Why Make a Win as his subject, and is described as a well known speaker throughout the state. The piece notes Kiwanis expectations for a strong program.
Harve B. Pharn of Harrisburg and former speaker of the house filed as a candidate for lieutenant governor. He criticized Governor Bailey's 138 million highway bond refunding program. R. F. Waters of Danville-Yell county filed as a candidate for state land commissioner.
The Presbyterian Men of the Church will host a supper Tuesday night at 6:40 at the church, inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend and support church activities.
A puzzle feature asks five history questions to test readers knowledge. It covers WWI start, United States recognition, final British surrender in the American Revolution, Rogers' Rangers, and the French and Indian War timing in America. Answers appear on page two.
The Navy urged Congress to provide 3.41 billion dollars to speed construction of 68 combat and auxiliary ships now en route. A 48 hour work week for government and private shipyards was proposed. At the White House President Roosevelt planned a message to Congress to decide funding via new taxes or borrowing.
The Rev. Thomas Brewster, pastor of First Presbyterian, will depart Hope as one of four Ouachita Presbytery representatives for the Presbyterian Church, U S to meet in Chattanooga starting May 16 and run through May 22. Also noted are Civil War era United States notes totaling 450000, nicknamed Greenbacks.
A fragment urging opening the heart to God to guide prayer amid life. The line suggests devotion as the world becomes a book of prayer and hints at fortune or luck shaping spiritual practice.
Annual landscape and home garden study day at University of Arkansas Fruit & Truck Branch Experiment Station near Hope on Friday May 14. Morning home garden demos run 9 00 to 12 00 with Ella Posey and Earl J. Allen. Lunch served with program. afternoon landscaping talks by Connie Bonslage Ware and Homer Carpenter. A 2 30 tour will showcase station grounds including gardens and nurseries with demonstrations and Q A opportunities.
The Hope School Board elected staff for 1940 41 term, with Thelma C. Gwen secretary J H Jones principal and Foy Hammons athletic director among many teachers across Hope Jr Sr High, Paisley, Oglesby, Brookwood and Yerger High School systems. Mrs Summerville transferred to elementary, Patricia Thompson joins Besontary schools, and K J T Blakely is re elected in Yerger negro schools. Other assignments to be decided later.
A fragmented Belgian defense report notes Dutch forces, Belgians, and Allied units holding key lines near Louvain and Brussels as German assaults intensify. Paris and Berlin claim contested losses while Rotterdam and Zuider Zee remain flashpoints amid heavy air and ground combat.
July cotton in New York closed at 93 1/2 cents per pound as traders noted slight demand and steady futures action. The market ticker shows modest activity with bids reported near 95 cents and selling pressure easing into the close.
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