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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
5
A collage of society notices and personal updates from Hope, featuring Mrs Sid Henry, local visits, and upcoming events. Highlights include Columbia Memorial chapter gatherings, Brigades from Pat Cleburne chapter, and social courtesy details for families like the Hortons and Wilsons, with a Navy recruiting note and a newborn announcement.
Bruner Ivory team announces intent to play in the district softball tournament in Hope this August. Amateur Softball Association entry forms filed with district commissioner Earl W Brion. Two years from the same town limit requires elimination tournaments when multiple local teams exist. Last year Bruner Ivory reached state semi finals in Little Rock, aiming higher this season. Roster includes Toy Taylor Charlie Pringe Chester Ramsey Henry Fenwick Orville Ereadman Frank Ramsey Kenneth Mattison Virgil Fountain Daiies C Russell Percy Ramsey Vernon Schaaley Giles Hatfield Troy Taylor Blackie Elliot.
Standings show Hope Softball League Class A with Bruner Ivory clubs and Leo Robins leading. Friday results list Bruner Ivory A 4 Bruner Ivory B 0 and Leo Robins 7 over East Funeral Home of Texarkana. Friday night schedule features Guater vs Soil Erosion and multiple city matchups across Atlanta Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Knoxville Nashville Little Rock Chattanooga.
National League standings show St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh leading with mixed results. American League results list New York Detroit Cleveland Boston Washington Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis with upcoming games scheduled across both leagues.
The Daily Vacation Bible School conducted annually by Hope Gospel Tabernacle will begin next Monday per Pastor Rev. Bert Webb. A capable group of teachers is secured and the best school yet is expected. Classes run five days weekly for two weeks from 2 a.m. to 12 noon, covering ages five through eighth grade with no tuition. Enrollment is open to all wishing to attend.
Beginning Sunday school participation is urged with the Acts 18 14 25 lesson to finish the current quarter. Officials C D Stevenson superintendent and Bible teacher Stella Collins senior teacher Opal Kidd junior and intermediate teacher Maude Flowers beginners Cecil Kidd secretary treasurer 11 all. Evening sermon at 7 45 p m.
Bert Webb, pastor, invites readers to Mope Gospel Tabernacle Sunday school each Sunday at 45. He urges regular attendance, aiming for about five hundred. There will be no morning worship due to a baccalaureate service at the Saenger theater.
The Civil Church and Christ's Ambassadors meet as usual at 7 45 with an evangelistic sermon at 9 48. Mr Ruel Oliver directs the orchestra for song and offertory. A Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday for children with general Bible knowledge and no obligation.
Churches announce earlier Sunday services for commencement exercises with Bible study at nine and preaching at ten. Morning sermon “Who Cares for My Soul” and evening “Christian Readiness.” FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH details include Sunday School at 9 45, High School Senior recognition at 8 p m, junior class arrangements, flowers, ushers, and offering duties.
An International article notes a temporary measure described as a "shot in the arm" but warns it could worsen conditions. The piece discusses likely political and economic implications, signaling cautious reception by officials and analysts.
In Fort Worth excerpts, Mr Richardson warns that Roosevelt and Wallace may be insulated from country conditions. He cites bureaucratic distance and proposes a domestic cotton subsidy to boost mill employment and lower costs, arguing it would centralize price control under Wallace and challenge past opposition.
In a morgue inquest setting, Mary Franklin and reporter Tuckie Thompson attend a formal hearing into Janice French’s death. Police Commissioner Fenelon questions witnesses including Duke Martin, Mr. Robinson, and Mrs. Draper as Dr. Morris confirms drowning as the cause before dismissing the case.
Hollywood buzz centers on the Columbia Hawks production Only Angels Have Wings starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur. The film features two major sets, a banana port and an aviation base in the Andes, built in Los Angeles studios and assembled in Arkansas for a Saturday showing at 10 p.m. with a May 25 national release date.
Bruce Catton notes harmony vanished as committee for coal amendment and its opponents both sit on the panel. Fund shortages, staff cuts, and Roosevelt's act dissolving the coal commission shift focus to Secretary Ickes. Midwestern congressmen report visitors want to see the Roosevelts era reform body. A 2021 race from Appeldeyn to Berlin lists a pigeon speed of 60 valle an hour.
The lesson argues Paul’s worldview embraced the whole world through God’s universal love. It notes how modern connectedness contrasts with the ancient limits and posits that Paul’s world vision shaped his mission to spread the gospel "to the ut most parts of the earth."
Fragmentary lines discuss Rome, power, and the Gospel enduring beyond earthly empires. The speaker notes Rome's long sin and contrasts earthly authority with the salvation power of faith, suggesting the Gospel still grows in depth and outreach.
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