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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
4
In Hope Arkansas the Hempstead County Red Cross chapter seeks a 1200 quota for the annual Roll Call. By Thursday noon only about 350 has been raised, underscoring the call for private citizen generosity and neighborly support for disaster relief through the Red Cross, the town’s sole city-wide charity.
Donations toward the 1835 Red Cross membership drive totaled 453.95 in DeRean Township, with canvassing continuing through November 30. The list includes many individuals and local businesses from Hempstead County and Hope, reflecting widespread community support.
A brief biblical quotation from Luke 6 20 where Jesus blesses his disciples and outlines the reception of the kingdom of God The line emphasizes spiritual reward and heavenly inheritance in the Sermon on the Mount context.
Five general questions test occupational terms with questions about Cassiopeia’s chair an antique dealer a geological index in a public library who would have a moray board a carpenter plaster or professor and Purvis green in winter styles. The Pythagorean theorem appears in science.
William C. Bullitt announced that President Roosevelt declined to accept his resignation as Ambassador to France. Bullitt said he offered to resign last August and submitted a written resignation November 7, believing he could better serve by writing and speaking without public office restrictions.
Four Hope boys were announced by Sergeant H H Hansen as enlisting in the U S Army. Jamie C Osborn of Hope awaits assignment to the Air Corps at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas. Jimmy A Porter of Hope awaits transportation to Barksdale Field La for the Puerto Rican Department. Clyde L Chamberlain of Hope awaits transport to Barksdale Field La for the Puerto Rican Department. Clyde A Browning of Hope awaits transport to Barksdale Field La for the Puerto Rican Department.
The Hope High School Bobcats host the Malvern Leopards in a key Friday night game at Hammons Stadium. Coronation, parade, and a 7:45 pm band performance precede the 8:00 pm kickoff as the Bobcats seek a second win and celebrate Homecoming with queen Nancy Sue Robins.
Elizabeth Fisher returned to her Sunday school class in Durham North Carolina two days after an appendectomy. It marked her first attendance without an absence since the operation.
John T Flynn analyzes how a 20 billion dollar increase in the debt limit affects the United States. He links stock market swings to election outcomes and defense spending, noting promised taxes will follow deficits. He argues the defense program boosts business activity but risks heavier taxes and fiscal strain.
The piece argues that speculation fears and Roosevelts policies shook markets after the election. It explains the 1917 and 1940 debt limits, borrowing within limits, and how government spending could inflate purchasing power without triggering collapse, warning inflation looms as Wall Street bets on war-time borrowing.
In Hempstead Circuit Court Judge Dexter Bush of Texarkana adjourned Thursday after disposing of five appeals. Aubrey Bright was fined 10 dollars and costs for beating a board bill. J W Beard sen's charge of driving without a license was dismissed. H W McConnell, charged with possessing a still, was fined 40 dollars and costs. A jury acquitted John Barnes of drunkenness. A Mitchell was fined 50 dollars and costs for possessing taxed liquor, upholding a lower court decision. The court announced it would resume Monday for a long criminal docket.
The January cotton market in New York opened at 9.77 and closed at 9.88 with middling spot at 10.15. The brief report notes price movement in the early session.
Mrs. Maggie Singleton, 22, of near McNab, died in a local hospital early Thursday after a brief illness. Funeral services and burial are set for Thursday afternoon at Saratoga. She is survived by her parents and husband Ezra Singleton of McNab.
Cornelius, post commander of the local American Legion, reports a letter from the veteran's placement bureau in Little Rock stating openings are available at Camp Joseph T.
The article outlines initial infantry training for draftees, including rifle ownership, maintenance, loading, aiming, and range firing. It notes bayonet drill, gas warfare precautions with masks, and quick adjustment of protective gear, framing these as essential for frontline effectiveness.
The Hempstead County Library was organized on February 15 1940 and joined with the Hope Public Library. A county system develops branches in Washington Fulton Spring Hill and more to extend access, with local funding from Hope Quorum Court and state aid. Books magazines and newspapers worth thousands are added and used by schools and residents.
Berlin reports a mutual accord between Molotoff and Hitler outlining a Soviet Reich sphere and Axis influence across Europe Africa and parts of Asia while Britain conducts raids on Taranto and Crotone tying diplomatic maneuvering to air power and naval strikes in a widening war.
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