21 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1940
Page
1
The Star Tribune outlines policy on paid tributes memorials and cards noting charges for tributes and memorials and stating the newspaper reserves rights for republication and return of unsolicited manuscripts with local and Associated Press content referenced.
The piece reflects on Joyce Kilmer and his World War I generation, noting the roiling drill of the old Sixty-Ninth and the grave veteran memory. It contrasts past sacrifice with current calls to register for service and the national resolve to train a new generation despite hesitation.
Twenty years ago from the Gotame of Tha Star of Haws dated October 21, 1939 lists Weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Mofine and their relatives B. C. Hayes and daughter Miss Bidlele leh. Also noted are visits by Miss Rise avid Tithe Dews of Arkadelphia and Mrs. Charles Wingdeldt visiting Prescott. Brook Shults and Max Cox of Fut ton visited Hope. G. Florence of Steings and Mrs. Dale Wilson of Prescott were in the city. Mrs. Mary Mibvee of Nashville visited Mrs. S. S. Dildy this week.
Ambassador Saburo Kurusu signed for Japan in the Berlin Rome Tokyo pact. W. Chip Roberts resigned as DNC secretary. Gene Markey divorced by Hedy Lamarr. Rep. John W. McCormack elected House majority floor leader. Cecil Weisel helped capture and return Marc de Tristan Jr. to his parents.
Ruth Millett offers guidance on feminine compliments, showing how women praise others to reflect on themselves and influence men. The piece argues that smart women praise certain traits while avoiding praise that implies weakness, and it concludes with defending freedom, land, institutions, and rights against complacency.
A compact word puzzle item lists horizontal and vertical clues, including Quaker colonist references, with entries for colorist, peasant, beast of burden, and various abbreviations. The grid features terms like doctor abbr, indigo, and measures, inviting readers to fill in the crossword while noting thematic connections to Quaker history and colonial terms.
A collage of sharp, sometimes humorous wartime quips covers London air raids, voter habits, pension myths, fuel scares, and social observations. It notes censors, old age policy notions, and gendered manners as a playful snapshot of public discourse amid conflict.
Market report from McRae Mill and Feed Co. notes prices and movements for heavy hens leghorns and broilers. Short town quotation marks unclear.
Washington report on 1939 to 1940 recruiting drives shows the U S Army surpassing prior records as it expands from 165000 to 375000 men. Lieut. Col. H Gilbert leads a nationwide publicity campaign using films, print ads, in-store displays, radio, and trailers to attract volunteers and draftees.
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