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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
3
A two year old asks a draft board official for his father’s number, then clarifies he wants his teacher’s number, reflecting local wartime humor. The piece notes a misspelled obituary line about Sam and recalls a Hope Arkansas era livery stable slogan painted on its building, tied to W M C Taylor.
London reports former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain left England for health reasons and travels to California with his wife. A Birmingham source said he may have sailed about ten days ago. At 71 he has faced abdominal surgery and gout, with strain from nightly air raids contributing to fatigue.
President Roosevelt indicated at a Friday press conference that a new American plane production program may be launched once Congress returns. He said the plan aims to raise U S plane production capacity to 50,000.
Twenty five Hope High School players and coaches depart at 6 a m for a conference showdown with undefeated Blytheville. Hope seeks an upset after seven straight losses while Blytheville seeks to extend its flawless streak. Hope shifts backfield and welcomes Jimmy Simms back at quarterback as start ers Hammons Slide and Duddleston return to form the line.
Mrs. C. M. Pifer, 70, former Hope resident, died Thursday at her daughter Mrs. Ruby Wagner’s home in Muskogee Oklahoma. She lived in Hope for many years where her husband ran a hardware business. Her body will be brought to Hope for burial. Funeral services set for 2:30 Saturday at Rose Hill cemetery with Rev. Thomas Brewster officiating.
A short religious text echoes Psalm 25 verse 7 asking God to remember sins no more by his mercy and everlasting goodness. The fragment reflects penitential sentiment and faith in divine forgiveness.
Opening lines from five historical poems reference famed people, places, and events in U S history. Identify each poem and its author from lines about a tattered ensign, meadow carn, Captain My Captain, Winchester dawn, and Santa Ana’s storm. Page Two.
Sommerville, a dairy farmer near Hope, was re-elected president of the Hempstead County Farm Bureau for 1941 at the annual meeting held at Fruita Truck Branch Experiment Station. Over 100 farm folks attended the rainy rally with Lee H. Garland re-elected secretary-treasurer, and T. A. Cornelius named vice president. J. L. Smith urged farmers to strengthen organization to protect gains and push progress. Senator Pilkinton outlined ballot propositions for November 5 and Royce Weisenberger pressed for broader farmer involvement. The 1941 legislative program was discussed and endorsements made for seed, fertilizer, tax exemptions on farm gasoline, and the cattle mattress program. The board expanded to include representatives from all sections and three women and three Negro representatives. A new board meeting is scheduled for November 4 at the courthouse.
Colton ginnings in Hempstead county before October totaled 8,089 bales, compared with 20,684 for the same date a year ago, as reported by W. H. Etter, special agent for the Department of Commerce.
Little Rock Arkansas Governor Bailey granted a two week reprieve delaying the execution of Jack Gulley a 23 year old Nevada county man convicted of murdering Argyille Cox an itinerant merchant from Falcon Gulley’s stay was ordered to allow an investigation by the governor Three Arkansas State Police officers who helped capture Gulley pressed to be present at Tucker prison farm for the scheduled Friday execution
Virginio Gayda, a Fascist editor, accuses President Roosevelt of initiating an offensive against the Axis and blames Hull for creating an ideological conflict. He challenges Hull to provide concrete proof of an Axis menace to America as he rejects the speech’s assertions. The piece notes the U S role as a world center of air conditioning receptance.
German backed plan alleges gradual release of one million French POWs as Laval seeks French public support for the Vichy Axis collaboration. London reports deny Chamberlain’s California visit. daylight raids hit London and Merseyside with brief alarms as fighters intercept attackers.
President Roosevelt spoke at the National Institute of Health plant dedication in Bethesda praising the family doctor and a federal state local health partnership as vital for national defense. He warned against socializing medical practice while noting Social Security acts broadened cooperation in public health. Wendell Willkie, meanwhile, attacked Roosevelt and the Supreme Court, calling the administration dangerous and claiming America tires of one man rule. The speech tour included Plainsboro and Camden as he critiqued international affairs and ambassadorial rhetoric.
Fayettville Arkansas University News Bureau reports Molly Zelon of Hope promoted to captain in the student ROTC unit and to serve throughout the coming year. The silver beds at Tal five Brazilian states yield annually thousands of dollars worth of diamonds.
Mrs. Nannie Boyett aged 82 died at her daughter’s home near Hope Thursday afternoon after a Nevada county birth and Hempstead county residence. She belonged to DeAnn Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years. Funeral 2:30 Friday at DeAnn Baptist Church with White Oak Cemetery burial. Rev. T L Epton and Rev. W R Hamilton to officiate. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, four sisters, four brothers, and several grandchildren.
January cotton opened with no trading and closed at 9.47 cents per pound. Midpoint for the day noted at 9.77 cents.
Dell Reed of DeQueen is placed in charge of the fountain at Charles A Haynes Co store. The manager announced Friday.
Naples raid deepens Italian theater news that British bombers struck Naples and nearby suburbs for the first time, hitting a railroad station refinery and other targets while Greek forces push along the Albanian front. Diplomatic chatter in London and Rome weighs Turkey’s stance, Soviet angles, and possible Axis plans to gyre toward Suez and Iraq. Observers see Moscow’s influence shaping Near East alignments as Britain, Italy, and Germany maneuver.
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