13 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
1
A local evangelist named Barnes speaks on Hell as the rally proceeds nightly through the closing week. Aiming for a large turnout, organizers expect attendance to surpass prior records with many making definite decisions for Christ. Sunday school rallies continue next Sunday with a final push by Friday night.
The Sunday schedule includes Bible School at 45 dollars a month, morning worship and communion at 10 50 o clock, and vesper service at 5 00 p m. Daily sessions feature Bible classes and Christian fellowship. The minister outlines sermons on Christian assurance and The New Testament Chuck in Action, inviting all to attend worship, communion, Bible study, and fellowship as the building progresses.
The piece argues the Roosevelt administration endangers constitutional balance and national stability. It condemns executive expansion, court politicization, and immense spending, warning Congress and the Supreme Court must restrain presidential power to avert economic and political disaster.
A September 13, 1940 column laments executive overreach and expansion of unelected authorities, arguing the New Deal has eroded constitutional limits and jeopardized liberty. It decries deficits, wartime spending, and the persistence of one man's ambition to stay in office, claiming peril to democracy.
Detroit, led by Schoolboy Rowe, stopped the New York Yankees 6 to 3 as Rowe pitched seven no-hit innings. The Tigers erupted with four eighth inning runs to seize a pivotal early-season victory, narrowing the gap on the pennant contenders while the Yankees faltered on a high note for Detroit sports coverage.
Church of Christ announces Bible study at 10 am and preaching at 1 pm on Sunday. Young people's class at 6 30 pm followed by preaching at 7 pm. Sunday morning topic Cease to Do Evil and Learn to Do Well. Sunday night Counting the Cost. Congregational singing and plain gospel preaching urged.
William R. Hamilton, pastor, preaches Prayers God Heard at the 10 55 service on Sunday. Sunday School assembles at 9 45 with class periods led by qualified teachers. Evening sermon entering Into Rest at 8 00. Baptist Training Union gathers at 7 45. Neighborhood prayer meetings planned ahead of a revival opening October 6. Public invited to attend all services.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 55 a m Senior Young People meet at 8 30 Bem Evening worship at 7 30 o clock Monthly Auxiliary meets Monday at 4 p m Mid week service Wednesday 7 20 p m You are cordially invited to worship with us.
Three children, two boys and a girl, played near a courthouse statue of George Washington when their mother called. The girl asked to kiss the statue goodbye, delaying dinner as she honored the Washington imprint. The account juxtaposes a Helena scene with a Capitol design in Atlanta modeled after Washington, D.C.
At the fair, registered Red Pole cattle led by two old bulls and two calves, shown by L. C. Sommerville and Joe Wilson of Columbus, showcased beef and milk merit. A Jersey display headed by Golden Lorna’s Volunteer and led by Herman Stey's Jersey Farm featured eighteen animals on Washington Road, with other notable bulls from Dee Roberts and Roy Stephenson. Dairy judging noted quality sire attributes from Stoy farm and Wes Godley’s classifying remarks. A 1820 class drew eight entries, with top placers bred by Sommerville and Wilson, while colt categories favored Sommerville winners. Two stallion colts by Terrell Cornelius and Dr. P. B. Carrigan, including Caniel Dare, were shown, with public inspection allowed. The Filang China boar from Hope received an award.
The table shows Cleveland and Boston 3 1 over New York 4 6 Philadelphia 0 3 and Washington 7 St Louis 2 with upcoming games listed in Detroit Chicago and Brooklyn. Local fair events mention Perry Mages exhibiting Poland China gifts and judging by Lee Garland with ribbons and cash awards in crop shows led by Riley Lewallen.
Yerger bird school football squad starts practice with 22 men enrolled aiming for the 1940 team. Last year’s state champions show early promise as more players expected after school begins September 16. schedule will be announced next week.
In Asheville North Carolina jail lore inmate counts are tied to the moon and clear nights says jailer Y G Andrews. He claims to forecast ten months ahead when the jail will crowd, based on lunar cycles and weather patterns.
A Memphis woman, famed for absent mindedness, let builders handle her new home. When the real estate agent called to say she was building on his property, she replied she bought the property from him. The report notes unrelated global canal facts.
The article outlines French troops breaking from the Petain government to join Charles de Gaulle and allied British forces. It notes potential strikes against Libya and the possibility of an Italian drive toward Egypt. After France's defeat, many troops moved to North Africa, with zero movement of merchants and Italy looming over the campaign.
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