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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
2
A portrait of Robert Ripley, creator of Believe It or Not, detailing his eccentric habits and vast reach. The piece notes his radio show across Columbia stations, global travels, and prolific output, with references to his birthplace, career highs, and unusual quirks.
An old note describes CARDAT as aiding women with menstrual discomfort and nervous symptoms. It claims to sharpen appetite increase gastric juices improve digestion and physical resistance. It says to take a few days before and during the time and to relieve distress.
Visiting Baptist leaders will join the ordination of Rev William R Parsons Jr to the Gospel Ministry at 7 30 in the First Baptist Church auditorium Hope Arkansas The event features J Floyd Queen delivering the sermon and Robert C Barker conducting the public examination Parsons, from Louann Arkansas, trained at Ouachita College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary will return for a second year of study He is visiting his sister Mrs M S Bates in Hope with family members attending the service and public is invited to attend at 7 30 Wednesday evening
Conferees report rapid progress on minor points and expect the bill to be completed in final form by Wednesday night. The main issue, the Fish amendment delaying the draft 60 days during voluntary conscription, is under discussion with indications it may be scrapped. Ripley notes his fame and plans for new radio series begin Friday on the Columbia network.
Sue Mary joins Nick, Vera, and Natalie at a modern art scene party. He questions her, she reveals limited knowledge of art and politics, and they plot to mix work with social life while she starts in legal offices handling corporate work. The scene ends as plans for a studio party unfold.
Louis Adame argues in the next article of the series that American resilience comes from collective fighting spirit. He contends Americans share core beliefs despite differences and must preserve the American Idea against Hitler’s caricature of degeneracy and dictatorship.
City discovers ownership of a park after a real estate man points it out on a map. Property Clerk William Wheaton confirms the council had improved dedication of the park but had forgotten an earlier designation.
All Arkansas National Guard units likely ordered into active service by December 4 with training plans at Camp Robinson and Fort Bliss Fort Sill and Fort Sill with the 206th Coast Artillery and 1st/2nd Infantry units. The observation squadron is preparing for induction September 16 as federal authorities increase mobilization. Recruits will join the reserves until called out.
AP notes the Byzantines used Greek fire to dominate the Mediterranean for centuries. Attributed to Callinicus, the incendiary reportedly combined sulfur naptha and quicklime. Its exact recipe remains a mystery even to modern military experts.
The Patmos school begins Monday September 23 for an eight month term if funds allow. New Home Economics and Vocational Agriculture departments join the high and elementary grades with staff from Nashville Hot Springs Arkadelphia Hartford Hope and Magnolia. Bus routes 1 2 and 3 cover Patmos and surrounding areas with early bell at 3 a.m and departure 7 30 a.m. The Negro school opens October 7 for a ten month term with routes from church railroad crossing to the new building.
The journal notes a singing event at Antioch Church three miles east of Emmet on Sunday September 15. All are invited to attend and bring songbooks and hymn books.
Evan Wray the city meat and milk inspector explains how U S milk proves safest fluid milk globally through strict sanitation, cow care, milk handling from milking to bottle, and constant refrigeration. Consumers should demand clean milk and keep it cold. the City of Hope health department conducts inspections testing and plant ratings.
G E Bailey 33 father of O C Bailey chairman of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission died Wednesday at his Arkadelphia home. The former Arkadelphia mayor was prominent in Clark county and state affairs. Funeral services set for 3 PM Wednesday at the Methodist church with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. In migrating birds, rivers and coasts guide their routes to destinations.
British air raids report direct hits on Potsdam railway yards and other Berlin targets while Buckingham Palace sustains blast damage from a delayed-action bomb. King George and Queen Elizabeth were away. no casualties reported.Several large craters and shattered windows mark the palace area.
Mrs. John Goode and children of El Dorado visited Mrs. Augusta Taylor. Families from Indianapolis Missouri Philadelphia and Texarkana joined local residents for weekend visits and events. Mr and Mrs M C Freyberger hosted guests including Miss Martha Harris and Mr and Mrs J V Hampton with extended relatives visiting Bol ton Prescott and Prescot area.
Advert explains laxative benefits for constipation with Carter's Liver Pills. Claims two pills daily boost natural fluid flow and relieve symptoms like biliousness and headaches. Promotes as vegetable-based, sold 10¢ and 25¢ by local druggists.
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