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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1938
Page
5
A reflective piece on friendship and divine gifts contrasts with a community notice about a birth in Memphis and local women's club activities. It mentions the Marshall family announcing Frednie Cabsay Marshall II on Tuesday December 4 at Baptist Hospital, and reports on a church and mothers’ circle events, meetings, and guest speaker.
The committee found no support for charges against Henry W. Webb and dismissed political fraud claims against Representative Gomer Smith Dunn. It urged censure of Magruder and possible removal actions, while continuing inquiries into cases in Georgia Indiana and South Dakota and approving George Turpin's removal as deputy U S marshal in Nevada for excessive political activity.
Pastor Bert Webb invites Hope residents to a record Sunday school attendance drive at Gospel Tabernacle with 406 last Sunday and plans for a larger turnout. The annual Sunday school picnic is set for Saturday October 15, with services by Rev. Webb on Sunday morning and evening. Children’s Church and Bible study meet at 8:05 each Sunday night at Hope’s gospel center.
William Hussell Hamilton, pastor, reports strong interest in Ten Commandments and Teachings of Jesus lessons for adults and youth. Graded sessions run in the educational building at 45. Morning sermon titled Blessed Poverty continues the series on Happiness. Baptist Training Union meets at 60. Large attendance rise cited. Sunday night sermon theme Saving the World. song service at 7:40 PM. Public invited.
A Sunday School lesson argues idolatry’s ills stem from worship of symbols rather than true God. It traces Israel’s history from tribal worship to a universal God, emphasizing mercy, justice, and worship in spirit and truth beyond nation or race. It connects Old Testament themes with Jesus teaching at Jacob’s well and Jonah’s mission.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m by Brother Nellis A Purtle BY. PTC at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Ladies Auxiliary meeting at the home of Mrs Oscar O Dell at 2 30 p m Monday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday Come and worship with us
The Leslie Huddleston post of the American Legion holds a county wide precession meeting at Patmos High Auditorium at 2 30 p m Sunday to honor William A Powell of Patmos for World War service He will receive the Medal of the Purple Heart and the Medal of the Golden Star and the Victory Medal Arthur T H Wade will explain the medal history The program lasts about an hour with colors parade invocation address of welcome responses music and medal presentations by McFaddin the former commanding officer
The Rev James W Workman will preach his last sermon at the Methodist revival Friday night at 730 oclock. He leaves by train at 930 for Fayetteville. The Rev BE H Martin who led singing will be present Friday night for his last time. Thursday night drew the largest congregation with several seeking church membership. Sunday worship at 1050 will include reception of new members and baptism. The pastor will preach at both services and a cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Dr. Joseph Tisot named prime minister for Slovakia as four Slovak ministers join the Prague cabinet, with Bratislava as the expected seat. Slovakia gains autonomy over internal matters within Czechoslovakia, while Bohemia faces encirclement and German pressure after the Sudetenland decisions.
Adam Richetti, the last survivor of the trio that terrorized the Midwest, was executed in Missouri's lethal gas chamber early Friday for his role in the 1935 Kansas City Union Station massacre that killed four officers and their prisoner.
Washington report on a pamphlet from the United States Chamber of Commerce titled Facts About Taxes and Public Spending. It notes rising government costs from 1923 to 1937, compares tax receipts, and cites Europe’s food shortage threats while urging Americans to consider the economic facts before any move toward war, referencing Britain France and Germany.
A. H. Washburn praised Great Britain for seeking peace during the German Czechoslovak crisis before the Hope Rotary Club at Hotel Barlow. He criticized American journalism for stressing the fascism versus Bolshevism quarrel and warned it fans a religious war by focusing on interpretations.
Alfred Belmanis Latvian minister at Washington Friday collected 1.65 dollars from the State of Arkansas in settlement of his claim for gasoline tax. A voucher for the amount was issued by the State Revenue Department in response to a request for the refund on account of diplomatic exemption. The tax was collected July 4 on purchases of 25.1 gallons of gasoline at Benton and West Memphis.
The article notes Prime Minister Chamberlain insistence that Britain remains a calm force despite fear and the belief that war is not always inevitable. It frames Britain's global stance as cautious yet prepared, amid tense international signals and looming threats.
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