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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1940

Page

4

First Baptist Revival Services Preacher Invites Public

William K. Hamilton, pastor of First Baptist, announces the final Sunday of the revival series. A large crowd is expected at 9:45 Sunday School, with hopes to top last week's 451. Morning preaching at 10:55, sermon on Opportunity Accepted, and 6:20 Baptist Training Union. 7:30 evangelistic service features sermon Opportunity Rejected. The pastor will preach at both services and invites the public to worship.

First Baptist William K. Hamilton Baptist Training Union Hew First Baptist Church

Evolution of the Associated Press and its News Network

A historical overview traces the AP from its 19th century cooperative origins among six New York papers to a nationwide news service. It covers key figures like Melville Stone and Kent, shifts in coverage including European news, photo service, and regional bureaus, and how competition, expansion, and technological advances shaped modern AP reporting.

New York Halifa HV Boston New Alexander Jon Leck Victorson Aspiracy United Weste Socisted Press Press of Illinois Melville Stone Stone United Press Kent Gramling Kam A. Kinney Ington Star Henry C. Barrow Service

Social Calendar Highlights from October Events

Community groups in Prescott report October 19 through 22 gatherings. Senior Girl Scout Troop No. 3 led by Mes J W Jones hosts, other circles meet at First Baptist and First Christian churches, and Ladies Auxiliary events are planned across Presbyterian and other churches. A wedding dinner for Miss Martha Tompkins and Mr John Felder preceded their October 17 rehearsal, with a large guest list. A Presbyterian Young People district meet is set for Sunday in Hope, and local library adds five new novels to shelves, including Mrs Miniver. A birthday party honors Anna Low Harless’s fourth birthday at 518 West 4th Street with friends attending.

Martha Tompkins John Felder Roscoe Conkling Corrie Hazul Conkling John Lawson Felder Barlow Hotel Hope Tompkins Hazel = Conkting Katherine Buchanan Frances Guthrie Sarah Lee Moore Messrs Pleasant McNecel Jack Vick John L. Pridgen San Antonio Poindexter Whitaker Horace McKenzie Prescott Presbyterian First Presby*terian Texarkana Lewisville Stamps de Queen Wishington Nashville Ashdown Roy Allison New York Herald-Tribune America Mrs. Miniver Jan Struther North Woods Edith Robert Inyz Seling Tamarack Madam Poerthea Norway Sigrid Unifest Lanis Bjormfield Bombay Nis Ges de la Roche Fasmous Whiteoak Jiing Benny Anon Low Barney Anna Low Harnes West 4Th Street Soames Allee Sue Bobby Simpson Roy Carl Charles Anderson Pauline Maxine Christene Clark Clyde Wayne Henderson Marcel Smith James Bradshaw Sonny Ellen Charlene Rogers Effie Bobby Hyatt Sonny.Phelps Pansy Barnes

Hope residents attend events and visits across states

Personal mentions note numerous Hope residents planning weekend trips and visits. Names include Patsy Campbell Hendrix Hutson Wall Briant Robins Henry Wolland Milam Heard Glover Henry Roberts Buchanan Jones Whitehurst Whitworth Claudia Whitworth Forster Nourse Hearne Cubberly Shultz and relatives visiting Shreveport Little Rock Nashville Hamburg Morningsport Camden and Arkansas Texas game plans at Oklahoma A and M.

Patsy Ann Campbell Rose Marie Hendrix Paul Hutson EB. B. Wall Watured Nashville Bobcats Evelyn Briant Arkansas Ste Teachers College Conway Mia Edgar, Briant Patricia Thompson Frank Melarty Dee Olare Beryl Henry Hamburg Jack Roberts Little Rock

Jungle Mystery Plays On With Langdon Case

In a house party gone tense, Adam Langdon’s behavior unsettled relatives and Marta Hempfield recounts a chilling sleepwalking scene. Police probe reveals a locked door and hidden dangers as witnesses place a shadowy figure near the third floor window.

Stowman Pat Adam Nella Hin Nella Langdon Plowman Sidney Adam Langdon Hugh Hugh Langdon Preay Marta Miss Hempfield

Hendrix College Beats Southwestern 21 to 4

Hendrix College upset Southwestern University Memphis edged Henderson II as Hendrix struggled but defense held. Underwood scored the opening touchdown for Hendrix, Andrews added the extra point, and Southwestern finally broke through with two late scores while the Lynx grounded out the win.

Hendrix Conway Southwestern University of Memphis Hendrix College Lynx Methodists Underwood Arkansas Boy Memphis Andrews

First Christian Church Schedule and Unity Missionary Baptist Notice

North Main and West Avenue services begin with Bible School at 9 45, morning worship at 10 50 and communion. Evening sermon follows at 7 45 about Contending for the Faith. Unity Missionary Baptist at 11 South Elm offers Sunday school at 4 20 and multiple services through the week led by Elder Z W Swaford. Continuous praise, prayer, and midweek gatherings invite all to attend.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Society

Avila Camacho's Rise and Personal Life Highlight Mexico’s Political Figure

The piece profiles Modernized Mexican Army leader Avila Camacho, detailing his war roles, modernization efforts with American aid, marriage to a Jalisco-born wife, and a cautious, orderly public image. It notes his wealth, ranch near the capital, Lomas de Chapultepec residence, and a lean, deliberate style. It also hints at his reading and preferences, closing with a note on Mexico building a navy.

Tabasco Canabal Avila Camacho United States Jalisco Avila Camacha Federal District Capital Lomas de Shapultepec Sweden

Blind Man's Trust System Lifts Gas Station Out of Red

CORNITH MISS. Blind man Joseph Odle, blind since birth, built a loyal customer base at his gas station by using a trust system. He handles dozens of bills daily, never complains of mischange, and has earned enough to pay $5,000 cash for a new million. Odle has run the business with two helpers recently, with only one customer ever leaving without paying.

Marta Sidney Miss Hempfield Plowman Captain Plowman Adam Cornith Joseph Armster Odle Los Beer Fay Odle

Unemployment Figures Rise in Finland Amid Refugee Relief

Helsinki reports 3,178 men and 1,867 women jobless totaling 5,089, up from 4,011 a year earlier. About 250,000 refugees from border areas are on relief. Lena Evans Aslin rejoined Rephan's store sales staff, announced Saturday.

Helsinki Finland Rnephan Lena Evans Aslin Rephan

Yerger Tigers Tie Camden Tigers in 6 6 Draw

Yerger Tigers and Camden Tigers battled to a 6 6 tie at Camden Friday afternoon spoiling local hopes for a perfect season. P Carrigan scored Yerger s touchdown and C Coleman left with injuries in the second quarter both were all state last season. The Tigers meet Dunbar of Little Rock next week.

Yerger Tigers Camden Tigers Camden P. Carrigan Yerger C. Coleman Tigers Dunbar Litte Rock

Johnson on Third Term Crisis and Willkie McNary Fight

The speaker argues against a third term as a manufactured crisis. He accuses supporters of stoking war hysteria and internal plots, contrasting external threats with a domestic political maneuver. Willkie and McNary are praised for opposing the incumbents despite overwhelming odds and government support.

Willkie McNary Downey California Roosevelt Johnson Oregon

History of AP and the dawn of modern news gathering

A sweeping reminiscence traces the Associated Press from its early days in 1848 to the 1893 cooperative birth, detailing daring reporters, wire and wireless reporting milestones, landmark scoops, and the evolution of organized news gathering from sail and pigeon relays to maritime charters and notable coverage feats.

Lisoyang San Francisco Associated Press Custer Gramling Halifax Mark Kellogg Guster Marconi Navy Cortesi Leo XIII Wilson Hughes Pancho Villa U. S Paul Cowles Lindbergh Hauptmann Eddie Neil Spain Samuel Toplift, Jr Boston New York David Hale Journal of Commerce

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