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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1944
Page
3
Summary of multiple rationing changes including blue and red stamps in Book No. 4 with indefinite validity, new airplane stamps in Book 3, sugar stamp No. 30 and 31, and gasoline coupon validity and weekly ration adjustments as of March through June.
Sunday School lesson notes Paul stayed in Corinth a year and a half during his second mission journey meeting Aquila and Priscilla and teaching in the synagogue. He faced intense opposition yet highlighted Love as the greatest virtue in his letters to the Corinthians amid pagan influences and early church conflicts.
Multiple church groups schedule activities in May and May 21. First Presbyterian Women hold Sunday School study in the Philathean room at 4 PM led by Mrs. Dorsey McRae. Edith Thompson Sunday School Class at First Methodist to be taught by Mrs. Mary Ayee. M S C S meets at Mrs. McCaskill’s home with nursery schools topic. Edith Thompson Sunday School Class urged full attendance. several members and guests listed with brief notes on travels and military assignments.
In England the Air Force promoted Dorsey C. Ossteen son of Mr and Mrs Claude B Ossteen of Hope from staff sergeant to technical sergeant after 20 missions as radio operator gunner on Marauders. Inducted July 17 1942 in Little Rock Ark he trained at Truax Field Madison Wis and Buckingham Fort Myers Fla. Prior to service he worked as a bank bookkeeper. James D Boswell son of Mr and Mrs A H Boswell Bodcaw Ark arrived at Washington State College for a five month aviation cadet course likely leading to navigator pilot or bombardier training.
The Nevada county announcement says Union church holds its annual homecoming and memorial services on May 28. Criss Barham conducts cemetery services at 10. C G Bennett leads devotional at 11. J F C Crain preaches at noon. Lunch on the grounds. Afternoon singing led by Jesse Silvey.
Gov. Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma, a Roosevelt fourth-term advocate, was reported as temporary chairman and keynoter for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on July 19, selecting National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan for the roles.
The Office of Price Administration ordered a ten percent sugar allotment increase for candy, ice cream and other sweet products due to improved shipping conditions. Officials said the action eases sugar shortages for confectionery firms.
Laurel Mississippi May 20 The Laurel Leader Call said today that the Gulf-Lewis well was brought in at 6:30 a.m in the New Heidelberg field and reported to be a good producer, better than the Gulf-Lewis Morrison well acclaimed as the best oil well east of the Mississippi.
The Big Inch and Little Big Inch pipelines, transporting crude and refined products from the southwest to the east, required 200 working days to complete.
A compact notices package lists morning and evening worships for First Methodist First Presbyterian Holy Family and other churches in Hope AR with Sunday school times youth meetings and special sermons led by pastors Moore Miller Hunter Brewster Dollarton Ingram Robison and others plus notes on college baccalaureate sermon and episcopal services.
Barnsdall Oil Co seeks completion at Luzenia Creek No 2 in the Midway field with top porosity at 6485 feet but a stuck pipe halted a fishing job. If the test succeeds Creek 2 would be the 42nd producer. Work progresses on Barnsdall's Midway gasoline plant. Lion Oil Cusetta No 2x1 in 17-35-24 reached 8600 feet with a three week test plan.
The Columbus Home Demonstration Club met on the 16th with Mrs. J. O. Johnson Jr. and Mrs. Herbert Sipes as hostesses. Twelve members attended as plans were made for the June council meeting and a Food Conservation demonstration was given by Miss Westbrook. Ice tea and cookies were served.
A Maryland farmer who misplaced his pocket knife while bagging potatoes last year recovered the tool after buying certified seed potatoes and discovering it inside one of the sealed bags.
Hollywood insiders reveal Paramount plans to use John Farrow for Two Years Before the Mast with a life size Pilgrim ship built on floating rockers. The 127 feet vessel can roll and pivot in six feet of water, creating real sea action for Allan Ladd and co. Russ Brown designed the rigging, allowing full freedom for camera work and wind effects.
Norma reveals Kip Greer hid movable assets in a secret cyclone cellar under Tom Fung’s house in Singapore. Link and Courtright fear Japanese discovery as they search the inn for hidden microphones and count possible millions in bank funds.
Hollywood figures fear the end of B pictures as a training ground markets shift. Robert Paige recalls a tough B run before landing in Can't Help Singing. Sea veterans recount torpedo jitters and close calls, from Glasgow welterweight Boson Al Bybus to Red Dodge and crew members sharing war memories and longing for home and a dirt pocket.
Stewart Newlin in the Garden City Telegram says Dewey should go to the convention in a very delegate condition. He notes uncertainty about other candidates and their plans.
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