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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1941
Page
4
The 1940 census reports 8,351 dwellings in Hempstead county with 6,947 lacking private baths and Hope city records 2,140 dwellings of which 1,135 have no baths. Rent ranges from 13.56 to 44 dollars. owner and tenant occupancy differ across areas.
A humorous prompt invites readers to solve five questions about patriotic songs and composers. It asks who wrote Any Bands Today and God Bless America, which Catholic songs share a tune with a game, when and why The Star-Spangled Banner was written, what a uniformed service member does during the national anthem, and which two Civil War tunes emerged from the era.
A car rollover on Highway 67 near Prescott early Wednesday killed Betty Ball 22 of Alexandria and left Luther B Youngblood 24 with critical injuries while William Pinugar 22 suffered bruises. Both injured men worked at Southwestern Proving Ground. Ball’s body went to Cornish Undertaking. Two die in crash near Jonesboro on Highway 63 involved Black Oak residents Richard Tyler 45 and Buck Halliburton 43. two others injured: Junior Vaughn 21 and Richard T Andrews 40.
CONWAY E P Young of Hope Hendrix College sophomore elected vice president of Martin Hall men’s dormitory. He is a member of Delta Alpha social fraternity International Relations Club Interamurals Committee Men’s Club Booster Club and Delta Alpha elected him for their president this year.
Twenty soldiers of the 127th Infantry, 2nd Division, return from a Michigan furlough and near 24 hours overdue. Rather than punishment for AWOL they receive official commendation from Col J Tracy Hale. They traveled by chartered bus, reaching Hamburg Arkansas as a tornado struck, with destruction noted, and they parked on the camp lawn for policing.
German troops reportedly broke into the Crimea threatening Sevastopol as Rostov on Don endured heavy pressure. Soviet dispatches warned of danger to Moscow while Pravda claimed heroic resistance and continued German advances despite losses. The battle for the Ukraine mounted toward a pivotal phase with Crimea, Rostov, and Moscow each in jeopardy.
A concise moral line urging reverence for God and fearlessness in the face of life. The quatrain-like reflection emphasizes devotion and courage, presenting a devotional stance attributed to Fordiyee.
In a single shift at the Southwestern Praying Ground a crew moves about 1,000 yards of soil while concrete is poured for airport runways, fencing rises, and a mile of railroad lays tracks. Architects and engineers plan sewer plants and lighting systems for a massive military airport project, coordinating carpenters, electricians, and surveyors under a vigilant Construction Superintendent. Office staff manage purchases and timekeeping as the operation expands across the reservation with rapid, synchronized progress aboard a multi-disciplinary defense program.
Secretary Knox indicated the Navy may apply secrecy to any German submarine sinkings in engagements with American warships. He declined to confirm or deny reports of subs sunk, citing wartime policy and Britain’s longer participation, and said withholding news is a standard policy.
Slightly warmer weather was forecast for Arkansas after a deep cold snap. Bentonville reported 30 degrees, Little Rock 40, and other cities ranged from 42 to 64 degrees. University of Arkansas data showed a Tuesday night low of 40 and high of 52, the coldest since October 1906.
British four engine bombers penetrated deep into Germany during the night and targeted southern and southwestern objectives. British fighters struck Cherbourg docks on the occupied coast. American built B-17s participated in the sweeps over France and no aircraft were lost.
Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Slayton 26 who died in a local hospital will be at 2 30 Thursday at Hope Gospel Tabernacle with Rev J E Hamill officiating Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery She is survived by her husband an infant son her parents Mr and Mrs San Andrews of Hope two brothers Earl of Shreveport and Ernest of Hope three sisters Mrs Edna Delay of Redondo Beach Calif Mrs Fred Mouser and Mary Andrews both of Hope Active pallbearers are John Ridgill A E Stonequist Guy E Basye Dewey Hendrix Hubert Eliot and Ray Muuser
Berlin reports German submarines sank fourteen ships totaling about 47,000 tons during a six day chase of a convoy traveling from Gibraltar to England. German sources allege British destroyers failed to prevent the attack and the merchant ships were destroyed.
John L. Lewis and Myron C. Taylor conferred for three hours at White House after Roosevelt urged a halt to the coal mine strike affecting 53,000 workers. No announce is expected for at least 14 hours while Congress weighs drastic action amid a looming general walkout threat.
Hope Hempstead County Library plans an Americana art exhibit and program at city hall from November 18 to 23. Residents may display works. contact Mrs. R. A. Boyett or Miss Elsie Weisenberger. Sessions cover household arts photography architecture rugs soap carving dancing flower arranging poetry color schemes drama and painting.
Jim Simpson and his wife, while fishing at Ngwata Oklahoma, ran out of bait. His wife suggested using the hot dogs they packed for lunch. They returned with a surprising catch and a humorous story about their improvised bait. Power Not Exercised No president has adjourned Congress at will. both houses have always agreed on adjournment times.
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