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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1939
Page
4
Local society page recounts church meetings, social events, and family visits. Items include Methodist and Baptist gatherings, anchor lad activities, and a grand parents visit noted with names such as Mr and Mrs G McKay. Also mentions Missionary Rally at Crest Christian church and various community teas and meetings.
The U21 telephone group and Circle No 3 of the W M S meet at four on Monday at the church. Circle No 1 meets at 4 on Monday at Mrs W M Ramsey home. Circle No 2 meets at 4 30 on Tuesday at Mrs R O Mouser home with Mrs C C Parker hostess. Miss Lillian Pore ill in University Hospital Little Rock. Norma Jean Duke visiting grandmother Mrs Gee in Watford. Mary Louise Keith hosts Hila Keith of Stamps for 108 Weekend guests. The Bond Auxiliary meets at 4 on Tuesday at the High School. Warren Parkins and Nancy Lane weekend guests of Misses Marie and Nannie Parkins. W M A Executive Board to meet Monday before monthly meeting.
The message states the German regime oppresses its people and that America should remain out of the European conflict. It argues for supporting democracies while preserving U.S. strength for peacetime service and defending civilization and freedom.
The article notes statements on a potential British aid to Poland if attacked, warning that a German English war would be protracted and bloody. It also cites London food price controls under the Food Defense Committee, plus a historical aside about 1855 camel importation for U.S. desert campaigns and Cambridge University’s early origins.
The article outlines a plan granting the president and the War Resources Board power to regulate labor, industry, finance, and agriculture. It envisions price fixing, licensing controls, suppression or authorization of firms, and centralized distribution of goods. It also describes educational orders financing private retooling, turning tools into government property for rapid wartime shift. About 20,000 plants surveyed with blueprints for potential wartime changes.
The leadership training school at the C. M. E church at Yerger High School opened an engaging session Friday with full representation from teachers and students. Bishop James A. Bray delivered a lecture to his class during the event.
Dr J J Dillard director of promotion of the Southern Baptist Convention will preach at First Baptist Church Sunday. To fit the 10 90 am start the Sunday School will meet earlier. Dillard, born June 3 1879 in Danville Virginia, has held presidencies and pastorates across Missouri Kansas City St Louis St Joseph Alabama and Birmingham and authored many religious works. He became Director of Promotion of the Southern Baptist Convention in August.
Brooklyn reports Gabby Hartnett hitting his 1722nd National League game and setting four catcher records while the Cubs split a doubleheader with the Dodgers 3 3. Chicago won the opener 6 2 behind eight hit pitching from Larry French and homers by Hank Leiber and Gus Mancuso. The Dodgers tied the nightcap with Walker and Tanulis delivering key blows as Chicago’s offense faltered late.
The Rialto Theatre presents Frontier Marshal starring Randolph Scott and Nancy Kelly in a 20th Century Fox drama set in Tombstone Arizona. Cesar Romero Binnie Barnes and John Carradine headline a cast led by Scott as Wyatt Earp with romance and rivalries driving the plot directed by Allan Dwan.
Baton Rouge reports released Friday criticize Louisiana State University athletics for unpaid loans to athletes and poorly kept records. The state supervisor of public funds notes loans dating back to 1835 and uncollected ticket rebates. Special assistant J Fair Hardin says complimentary football tickets to officials averaged over a thousand per game, calling it petty graft and urging an end.
The text notes government sponsorship of public works in ancient times and marks a sighting during the Battle of Bunker Hill described as occurring on Breed's Hill.
Bruce Catton reports that American public opinion remains uncertain on entering a European war. A congressional session would guide the public to choose a path between administration diplomacy and isolationism. Roosevelt’s leadership stands revealed as events unfold, with neutrality debates sharpening nationwide questions about involvement.
In New York, a rant about cafeterias contrasts the uniform line items with Dick’s Bar and Grill near the Brooklyn Bridge. Joseph Mitchell recalled the place as a homey, rough eatery where staff distrusted patrons and patrons spoke their minds, until a clash over nourishment ended in violence.
In South Bend, Margaret Krémmel and Gerry Dahlgren have been constant companions since kindergarten. Both won valedictorian honors this year, sharing identical four year grade averages. Veteran sailors note New York harbor's access despite fogs, arguing harbor depth and location shape global city status.
A church announces Sunday communion at 10 45 and an all ages meeting. Brother A Br Adan from Marin Ark will preach. Tuesday sermon titled Gods Purpose in the Ages and Wednesday Restination. Members urged to attend interviews and be present.
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