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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

5

Sorority Scandal Looms Over Campus League Fight

In a campus office interview Dr. Van Horn questions Paula Jeffers about a member’s presence at a league meeting. Paula pledges to control Chris Wentrich while Van Horn warns of outside interests and a looming disruption. The plot threads set a tense bridge to the next installment.

R. van Ilorn van Horn Miss Beggs Miss Jeffers Wentrich Paula Chris Kila Dr. van Horn High van Jeffers Horn Cardman Nott League Walt Papula Jenks Kile Paulie Christopher

British ships shelled by German artillery near occupied coast

Berlin said British ships tried to approach the German occupied English Channel coast Friday but were fired on and ordered to turn away. London reported that ships in the Eastern Mediterranean except Turkish waters were declared dangerous to shipping, implying mining. The area previously extended from Ras el Kannas to Kilid Dunia.

Berlin English Channel London Ras EM Kannals Egypt Alexandria Kheldonia Turkey DNB

Worth $10,000 On Currency Amid Speculation

Fragmented OCR text discusses currency values from $1 to $10,000 and mentions officials from the Federal Bank of Chicago. It notes low interest rates, hesitancy to accept savings deposits, and foreign ownership of dollars. References to U.S. presidents and historical figures appear amid garbled phrases and unrelated snippets.

Samuel’ Chase James Madison Grover Cleveland McKinley Benjamin Lin Grant Federal Bank of Chicago Woodrowson Rends France

Weekend Social Calendar and Tidewater Wedding in Hope

Social events listed for May 16 to May 21 include a Presbyterian service at 8, an Emmet Garden Club flower show with open house 1 to 5, Friday Music Club chorus at home of Miss Harriet Story, and an afterman bridge party hosted by Mrs Joe Black. A First Christian Church circle meets at 3, Hope High School band auxiliary at the Capital hotel, Azalea Garden Club party at Mrs Syd McMith’s home, and a May 15 wedding of Miss Lula Garland to Harvey A. Felson in Emmet with a double ring ceremony. The groom Cyrus Nell and bride Lula Garland are Hendrix College graduates, with many relatives from Little Rock, Richmond, Shreveport and Harrisonburg attending and traveling.

Emmet Garden Club bTrees Station Lula Garland Thomas L. Garland Emmet Harvey A. Felson Harrisonburg Virginia Cyrus G. Nels Little Rock C. B. Wyatt Methodist Church William McGill Hope Blaise Nelson Mary Burnett Carlisle Garland Nelson Broom Bilis Edmunds Richmond Cyrus Nell Norman Faust Ramy Garland Ruth Taylor Josephine Youmans Martha Thornton Roy Allison Nee Wylie Hendri Eotlege Hope High School Ehreveport Louisiana Hendrix College International Harvester Company C. G. Nelson C. B. Nelson Eloise Nelson Elizabeth Nelson Aileen Dellamore R. D. Garland Tearkaway Ellis Edmunds Richmoedn John Huffman Shreveport R. L. Broach C. D. Lester Syd McMath Binley Ward Kelly Bryant T. R. Billingsley William

Hope High seniors tea at Williams home on Main Street

Mrs McSwain Douglas and daughters Ann and Pat plan to attend with Nancy Faye Williams Polly Tolleson to entertain Hope High School senior class with a tea at the Williams residence on South Main street Friday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00.

McGill Nation Wylie A Hope Douglas McSwain Ann and Pat Prescott Nancy Faye Williams Polly Tollerson Polly Tolleson Hope High School Williams South Main Street

Local Social News Highlights From Hope and Nearby

Mrs. A Vanegan and others motor to Camden on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey return from visiting relatives at Decatur and nearby towns. Mrs Neighbours will attend the State Dental convention in FY Smith Ark next Monday to Wednesday. John Keith Gregory travels to Cherry Valley and Wynne where Mrs. Gregory has visited the past week. Miss Nancy Hill plans Magnolia homecoming with Miss Wanda Lane. Mrs Robison visits daughter Mrs L L Mitchell in Pyesvolt.

O— Dy A. J. Neighbours Fy, Smith, Ark John Keith Gregory Wesday Cherry Valley Wynne, Arknesas Nancy Hill Magnolia Wanda Lane

Petain signals possible French collaboration with Germany

The article notes a surprise Roosevelt implication of a Franco German alliance and describes measures like armed Coast Guard guards on French ships in American ports. It details saboteur fears, seizure of Axis vessels, and Petain's speech suggesting close cooperation with Germany, risking French naval assets and bases in Britain’s favor.

Syria Iraq Roosevelt France Germany Western Hemisphere Coast Guard American Normandie New York Harbor Italy Denmark Reich United States Petain Great Britain

Donald Duck Becomes Disney’s Next Big Star

The Silly Symphonies era led to Donald Duck’s rise to fame. Four years old, Donald’s fan mail rivals Mickey Mouse, and his talent for runaway antics propelled him to top billing. Creator notes the eccentric duck’s only regret was a missed moment in early development.

Donald Duck Donald Mickey Mouse Duck

Walt Disney Studios A World Of 75,000 Dollar Cameras

Hollywood’s Alsop describes Walt Disney as a strict craftsman and family man. Disney resists favorites among his works and finds joy in the Walt Disney Studios, a vast hub with a 75000 dollar camera and 650 skilled staff.

Snow White Walt Disney Hollywood Alsop Gene Fowler Walt Disney Studios Disney

Exhibit Hall Boasts Rail Safety Gains Since Early Days

A Rotary club guest, Hal Gerber of Toxarkiuna, discusses rail improvements. He cites that the United States runs about 18 000 passenger trains and 15 000 freight trains daily, with average start stop costs of 2.80 dollars for passenger and 1 to 4.80 dollars for freight trains, highlighting safety advances and operating scales.

United States Hal Gerber Toxarkiuna

General Motors Strike Averted by Mediation Board Plan

General Motors accepted a Defense Mediation Board proposal for a one year contract with the United Automobile Workers. The package includes a 10 cent hourly wage increase for about 250 000 workers in 89 plants, no closed shop, and a one year term from April 28 1941. The agreement prevents a strike at 62 GM plants and grants the umpire broader penalties for rule violations. When equal merit and ability exist, seniority governs advancement.

Associated Press General Motors Corporation Defense Mediation Board United Automobile Workers C. 1

GM workers strike at Flint plants over contract dispute

About 95,000 GM workers at four Flint Michigan plants walked out on Thursday amid a contract misunderstanding. A strike call was later deferred at the Mediation Board's request as negotiations continued.

Flint, Mich Palnts Mediation Board

RAF Raids Hit Hannover and Several German Cities

Strong RAF forces attacked Hannover triggering large fires in industrial quarters. Other British warplanes hit Berlin Hamburg Calais Boulogne and Dieppe. Coastal Command bombers raided docks and ships at St Nazaire and Lorient. Four attacking planes were lost.

London RAF Hannover Berlin Hamburg Cuxhaven Calais Boulogne Diepte Air Ministry Seid Fri- BY Coastal Command St. Nazaire Lorient France

Grandmothers Return to Nursery Class to Learn Modern Methods

In New York City a new course lets prospective grandmothers study current child-training concepts to match or surpass the knowledge of young mothers. The program signals a shift as grandmothers reclaim a voice in child care, though it also hints at aging wisdom being refreshed rather than dismissed.

New York City Grandma

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