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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1942
Page
3
County agent Oliver L. Adams urges farmers to plant peanuts for oil promptly and to begin weed control early. Use weeders or harrows, cultivate diagonally, and create a middles furrow if crust forms. Remove grass in the row while vines form, then limit disturbance. Lay by on a slight bed for drainage. aim to plant before June 1 for best yields.
The Back of the Yards neighborhood, once plagued by gang crime labor strife and slum conditions, is being transformed into a model community. A national Industrial Areas Foundation network supports efforts in housing infant death reduction delinquency prevention and job creation for youths as part of a broader utopia-like revival in Packingtown.
A series of Local Leader Educational Training Meetings will be held in Nevada County to explain the Price Control Program and its impact on farm people, with Food for Victory campaign plans also discussed. Meetings: Mon May 25 Cal-Smith Hughes Building 4:00 pm. Wed May 27 Emmett School House 8:00 pm. Fri May 29 Boughton School House 8:00 pm.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist plans a monthly meeting at the church on May 23 followed by the Rotary Club gathering at the Broadway Hotel on May 26 at 12 15 p m. On May 27 the Sunday School Council of the First Presbyterian will meet at the church at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school at 0:45 a.m. preaching at 11:55 a.m. topic Gold Bricks. Two groups of young people meet at 6:43 p.m. Mrs Hartwell Greeson counselor for Intermediat es. Mrs Wells B Hamby counselor for Senior Young people. Baccalaureate sermon for Junior and Senior High School at the Methodist church by Rev S l Baugh subject Creative Persuability.
The First Baptist Church led by Pastor E P J Garratt lists Sunday school at 10 09 a m and worship with preaching at 4 p m The sermon topic is Christian Conduct in Times of Crisis A Baptist Training Union meets at 6 45 pm No evening service due to the Baccalaureate sermon session.
Noten, pastor at First Presbyterian presides over Sunday School at 4 p m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with topic Gods Powerful Minority There are no evening services Monday at the First Methodist Church Joint Meetings for Men's Bible Classes occur across Methodist Baptist Presbyterian and Christian Sunday Schools with the first meeting Sunday at 10 a m at the First Baptist Church
The Export Control Office explains efforts to prune a backlog of about 12,000 applications by waking nights Sundays and holidays to clear all in 38 hours. It details screening shipments for domestic need, destination priority, and the true recipient, plus safeguards against cloak purchases by enemy agents and blacklists. It outlines a transportation division, a requirements branch, and a projects unit to relieve shortages, including Brazil steel mill aid to supply both nations, and steps to requisition surplus war materials.
Silk stockings are costly this season yet bare legs can be stylish with large mesh cotton alternatives and cosmetic aids. A three step routine uses depilatory or wax, leg powders or liquids in shades like bronze, plus a pencil to sketch a seam for a natural look, with pedicure tips for open-toe shoes.
United States by sea-things has we Tals¢ on our own mainland in huge quantities. We shall find these foods scarce for two simple reasons that didn't occur to us a year ago. First, because the Army, the Navy and war manufacture are drafting our matpower go heavily that the farmers can not get enough help to plant, cultivate and harvest the crops. Second, because our railroads are coming close to the limits of their carrying capacity. Not long since, we were worry ing about the uneconomic compe ition of parallel transcontinen tal ones, with excess equipment eating its head off in capital charg es. Now we're devising all sorts of makeshifts to enable the avail able equipment to hau] more raw materials, more parts from sub to main contractor, more machinery of war. Soon, the movement of food
Abroad they simply are seized under the war power acts and the matter of compensation is taken care of later.
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church with D C Silvay as pastor lists weekly services. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service 11 o clock B T C classes at 7 p m evening service 8 p m Undies Auxiliary meets Monday 2 30 p m mid week prayer 6 p m Wednesday Bro H 8 McLaren of Jet Serings to assist in meetings starting Sunday May near future cordially invites attendance
In remarks praising aviation progress he argues the United States must adopt a Britain style independent air force and unified long-range capabilities. He criticizes officials for shortsightedness and says air power will decide the war, calling for a structural overhaul and a new aviation strategy.
The library, designated a listening post for Columbus and to serve as a war information center, welcomed Miss Greening of El Dorado. New adult titles include River Out of Eden by Shirley Seizerl, The Two Wives by Levinnerton, Across the Prairie by Dora Aydelothc, Webs in the Sky by Roberts, while juveniles feature Carlo by Johnson, Brownie and His Friends by Gates, and Indians Hunters of the Plains by Sickles.
The text argues that strict regulation will prioritize military and war freight over processes and foods, promising continued food supply. It envisions simpler menus as production shifts to meet democracy's demands, assuring the public they will not go hungry.
A wartime appeal outlines broad rationing and conservation measures. It urges cutting sugar, gas, steel, rubber, and materials from daily use to support fighters and overseas forces. The list notes impact on cars, bicycles, rainwear, phonographs, and household goods while stressing national urgency and shared burden.
Stephens College in Columbia announces a pioneering program for women in commercial air transportation. The course, begun by President James M. Wood with support from twelve major airlines, trains students for maintenance and passenger relations, combining aviation theory, navigation, airline traffic, and practical office operations. Clinics refine English, shorthand, diction, grooming, and presentation to prepare graduates for airline needs and customer service.
A brief literary note introduces Nicodemus and his black pig, highlighting a curious tale or allegory within the author’s work. The piece frames themes of identity and unexpected companionship through rustic, symbolic imagery.
A Doyle club meeting on May 1 at Mrs. Mark Jacksons featured leaders from Bellon and McCaskill. Miss Louise Lewis demonstrated storing woolen garments, sewing tips, and dressmaking techniques. After lunch the program included devotionals, readings, and a note on War Stamps. An auction raised funds, with the next meeting scheduled for June at Mrs. J. P. Hutson.
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