Social calendar events and a bridge luncheon honor
The week features Mrs Brents McPherson hosting a Wednesday afternoon bridge at 2 30. On Thursday Hope chapter BPW meets at the Barlow for a 7 PM dinner. Members are reminded dues are payable. Miss Edith Boyett is feted at a bridge luncheon by Mrs Robert Wilson and Miss Nary Wilson at their South Elm Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chapter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Barlow
Miss Boyett
Edith Boyett
Frank Howson, Jr
Robert Wilson
Nary Wilson
South Elm Street
Albert Graves
Robert LaGrone, Jr
Tuesday Contract Club Draws Savers At McMath Home
Mrs. George Ware and Mrs. Frank McGibbony topped the weekly games at the home of Mrs. Syd McMath yesterday afternoon. Two tables were set in the living room with garden flowers. Guests included Mrs. Brents McPherson, Mrs. Lyle Brown, Mrs. McGibbony, and Mrs. Roy Allison. Cokes and sandwiches were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ware
Frank McGibbony
Syd McMath
Brents McPherson
Lyle Brown
McGibbony
Roy Allison
Circle No 3 WSC Scribes Cuba Study at Moore Home
Mrs. R B Moore and Mrs Hinton Davis hosted Circle No 3 of the Women s Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church. After a business meeting led by Mrs R D Franklin, Mrs Brents Meeverson gave the devotional. Mrs Linus Walker presented a program on Cuba with aides Mrs K G Hamilton Mrs Ernest O Neal Mrs Edwin Ward and Mrs Rob Jones. An ice course was served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 3
Women’s Society of Christian
First Methodist Church
R. B. Moore
Hinton Davis
R. D. Franklin
Brents Meeverson
Linus Walker
Cuba
K. G. Hamilton
Ernest O'Neal
Edwin Ward
Rob Jones
Local residents head to Texarkana and beyond
Mrs Earl Thornton and daughter Earlouise plus Mrs Hinton Davis drove to Texarkana yesterday. Mrs C Cook and daughter Mary Lee visited Texarkana yesterday. Families return from Hot Springs and Chicago trips. Notables include G T Crews Jr visiting Dallas, families in Jacksonville and Hope, and a baptism of social visits around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Thornton
Earlouise
Mrs. C. Cook
Mary Lee
Texarkana
C. A. Williams
Gwyn
Hot Springs
G. T. Crews, Jr
Dallas
George T. Crews
Rain Too Late to Restore Crops in Arkansas
Rain did not revive drought damaged crops in Arkansas but may ease a feed shortage for 1944 says State Agent L A Donahu of the Farm Extension Service. He notes drought harmed feed crops but rain allows early fall grain planting for May and June yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
L. A. Donahu
Farm Extension Service
Lipstick use shapes facial expressions and lips
The article explains how lipstick, applied with technique, can alter facial appearance. It advises adjusting lip color and outline to suit face shapes, building upper lip curves for glamour, blotting to avoid cakey looks, and choosing versatile shades like all clear red that suit all hair colors.
Draft Father Question Sparks Capitol Debate in Washington
Washington observers foresee a major fight over a universal draft for fathers as War Manpower and Selective Service push to reclassify essential labor. Sen Wheeler and Rep May lead opposition, while Rep Wadsworth bills a universal draft registering men and women for armed forces, industry, and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Capitol
Armed Services
Congress
WMC
Burton K. Wheeler
Dmont
Andrew J. May
D-Ky
House’ Military Affairs Committee
James W. Wadsworth
RN. Y
North Africa
Sicily
Pacific
Passes and Ducats for Service Men and Women in Washington
Washingtons Variety Club volunteers run a weekly fund giving about 11 000 ducats to service members and women in uniform. They distribute passes for moonlight Potomac rides movie theater visits baseball games at Griffith Stadium and National Theatre first nights, though rules vary by gender and accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Hospitality Committee
Civilian Mobilization Division
Ladies of
Washington
Variety Club
Potomac
Griffith Stadium
National Theater
Auxiliary Police to Meet Wednesday in Hope City Hall
The Hempstead County Auxiliary Police plan their regular meeting at 8 o'clock Wednesday night at Hope city hall. W A Mudgett, secretary, announces speaking is scheduled. England's 1745 Profane Oath Act imposed fines by rank for profane oaths. The Boy Scouts of America report 1,528,515 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
England
The
Boy Scouts of America
R. E. Jackson Addressed Kiwanis Club Luncheon
R E Jackson spoke to the Kiwanis at Hotel Henry on modern educator challenges and service training. The club announced Ladies Night on September 20 at the Country Club with barbecued chicken as the menu. Jim Embree’s swimming class will entertain children Wednesday at 6 with exhibits and refreshments. Mayor Albert Graves will speak. Guests included Thomas Gunter and Syd McMath. Judge Kendall Lemley was welcomed as a new member by Lyle Brown and Ched Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Jackson
Kiwanis
Hotel Henry
Country Club
Jim Embree
Albert Graves
Charles Thomas
Harold C. Gunter
Syd McMath
Kendall Lemley
Lyle Brown
Ched Hall
Emperor penguins can knock a man down with a flip
Reports note that emperor penguins can deliver a strong shove with a flip of their bodies, capable of knocking a person off balance in close encounters.
Sergeant Writes from Kansas Soldier Seeks News Note
Life long Hope resident at 204 Greening St writes from Herington Army Air Base where he serves in the 48th Airdrome Squadron and has just been promoted to sergeant. He asks The Star to print a notice greeting friends and sharing his progress with readers back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Hope
Greening St
Armed Forces
U.S.A
48Th
Army Air Base
Herington
Kansas
City Bakery
Letter from Sergeant Rogers in 1943 Kansas
A brief letter dated September 4 1943 from Sergeant Doyle C Rogers of the 48th Airdrome Squadron in Herington Kansas expresses gratitude and promises repayment for a favor. The note conveys formal military courtesy and personal thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle C. Rogers
Herington
Kansas
Junior Justice Society of America Aids War Efforts
In Memphis Tennessee a newly formed group of six youths called the Junior Justice Society of America organizes home front tasks. They collect scrap and promote war stamp sales while neighbors humor their efforts. The street participated in a private blackout lasting ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Junior Justice Society of America
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Margaret Gunter
Duffie D. Booth
Bill Tom Bundy
Guilford Webb
Ralph McClure
Thomas Carter
Monroe
Arilyn McRuae
S. L. Fikd
Mrs. Hinton Davis
W.S.C.S. Circle
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Jacksonville, Fla
Sat. Griffin
Camp Blanding
Jim A. Embree
Chicago
Mr. Embree
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Charles Dana Gibson and Son
Pfc
Odell A. Luck
Norwoyle Ordnance Depot
San Antonio, Texas
Mary Elizabeth King
Henderson State Teachers College
E. E. Rogers
Gene
Don
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James W. Hazzard
Strothers Army Air Base
Winnfield
B. M. Hazzard
North Elm
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R. A. Boyett, Jr
Catherine Wrather
Washington, D. C
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Corina Wright, Jr
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Lincoln Memorial
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National Capitol
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White House
J. Edgar Hoover
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Kiwanis Club
St. Joseph
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