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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1938
Page
4
Fragmented local notes mention songs about ever a song somewhere and various social updates. Mrs Elbert May hosts weekend guests while others visit relatives in Little Rock and Fayetteville. Football fans in Maynesville attend a game. tremor chatter noted amid Arkansas chill. Clergy and civic group meetings plus travel to Roswell, Hot Springs, and Arkadelphia appear among the scattered items.
Roy Taylor earned top field credit for Hope with the touchdown and strong defense. Dean Parton Wickerson Daniels Hammons Brasher Ellen and other Hope players also showed solid effort despite limited experience. Normain Green missed the trip due to illness. Haynesville’s Gladney White stood out on the line. First downs favored Haynesville 12 to 5 as Bobcats prepare to face Clarksville next Friday at Hope.
Prague moved to curb Sudeten German activity after Henlein urged dismemberment and union with Germany. Martial law spread in Sudeten districts, with 63 provincial areas ordered to surrender arms within 24 hours. The government dissolved the Freiwillige Schutzkorps and sought to suppress the party as it faced international negotiations. Some Sudeten leaders claimed Henlein’s followers did not endorse his manifesto and voiced surprise at the move.
Commissioner Ladis mapped plans for the 1938 World Series to start October 5 in the National League home city if there is no NL tie. The schedule would move two games to Yankee Stadium October 5 and 6 with the remaining games at the NL site, adjusting for rain and potential tiebreakers among Pirates Cubs Reds Giants and Yankees.
Jonesboro High School Hurricanes edge Wynne High School 1 to 7 in Jonesboro Ark. Willard Tilley scored two on spinner plays over tackle and Bud Daugherty connected with Johnny Osment for Jonesboro’s final score. Jonesboro made 12 first downs to eight for Wynne. Prescott High School defeated Stephens 25 to 0 as Danner and Halsell led the Wolves with rapid scoring drives and multiple markers.
A German language radio broadcast warned of foreign wire pullers aiming to spark civil war among Sudeten Germans. In Texas a monument at La Grande honors 17 soldiers killed in the so called black bean execution. It recalls Gen Santa Anna capturing 176 Texans in 1842 and using 17 black beans to determine executions.
A layer of ozone about 40 miles up absorbs ultraviolet sunlight that would blind and burn humanity if not blocked, protecting life on Earth.
Goa in Portugese India offers stamps priced at 12 for a penny. Buyers must supply their own mucilage. The unusual postal stall draws curious buyers and stamp collectors alike.
The Tabernacle hosts a Sunday School gain contest with a plan to serve the winners at the annual picnic. A special appeal invites those not attending to come next Sunday at 9 45. Evangelist D B Collins of Granda Minn speaks at 11 00 on Where There Is No Vision the People Perish and at 7 45 evangelistic service with The meetings to continue at least a week. Christ's Ambassadors and Children's Church meet at 7 00.
First Christian V A Hammond pastors rally day on October 2 with a special program. Attendance goals set for church classes include Officers and Venchers 10, Business 35, Loyal Women 15, Service SA 25, Young People 25, Busy Boys 20, Primary dept 95. Weekend socials noted. sermons focus on The Acts of the Apostles and One Glorious Gospel. Evening service moved to 7 45 with hymns, readings, and brief sermon. All Christians invited to join and share in fellowship.
J R Williams of Hope Arkansas sent large watermelons to lumber firms in Chicago and Pittsburgh drawing praise and publicity. Chicago letters describe a note from Chas Baxter of Lumber Company and a plan to share photos and a feast, noting rumors of a Times photo and strong curiosity in the building. Pittsburgh correspondence from Dew Williams expresses gratitude for the melon and its reception.
The Collins revival at the Gospel Tabernacle will extend for another week per pastor Rev. Bert Webb. Evangelist Collins spoke Friday on the need to be saved and baptized in the Holy Spirit and will address Sunday on Where There is No Vision the People Perish. He plans a sermon Sunday night described as a high point of the campaign amid rising interest and special music.
A large watermelon measured fifty six inches across the narrow way and sixty eight inches long, weighing 154 pounds in its crate. Twelve people managed to eat about half, after a showing at a local fruit market and a stay at the Lee Manufacturing plant. The sender thanks the recipient for the generous gift and expresses reciprocity soon.
A cabinet officer said after Roosevelt's meeting that while some strain eased, Europe still teeters on the edge of war. The remark follows last‑minute dispatches from Europe as the U S government weighs the volatile situation and peace efforts.
George Cukor called Romeo and Juliet easy to direct despite huge sets and thousands of extras. He praised Norma Shearer Leslie Howard and a strong cast headed by John Barrymore Edna Magliore Basil Rathbone Reginald Denny and C Aubrey Smith, noting intimate scenes demanded delicate handling and Shakespeare’s clear dramatic vision aids interpretation.
Saenger Sunday discusses solving a film problem by rehearsing the full cast. The play’s emotional verse scenes remain, except Mercutio’s death, but must stay verse’s beauty while matching screen realism. The solution was to print verse as prose in the script to aid actors.
President Roosevelt discussed major policy options with his cabinet on how Europe’s troubles might affect American policy. Secretary Hull Morgenthau and Norman Davis joined lunch time talks, with Davis noting improved peace prospects as reporters spoke. Erosion described as surpassing major natural disasters in shaping the earth’s surface.
Antoid Mrs. Hubert Jones is ill with malaria. Ellis Dougan left for Rus ton La to enter school Brady. Miss Irene and Miss Fern Cook returned home after revival work in central Louisiana. Sid Dougan slowly improves after illness. Mrs. Frank Campbell tended her sister in Laneburg. Mrs. C D Green and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cook. Mr and Mrs. John Mohan of Willis ville visited W W Mohan. AU the symbol for gold derives from Aurum meaning gold.
In Atlanta, the Memphis Chicks beat the Atlanta Crackers 4 to 0 behind Carl Doyle seven-hit pitching in game three. In Nashville, Nashville topped New Orleans 7 to 3, with Perrin Stromme Drake George Birkofer and Blaemire contributing as Nashville took two of three in the Southern Association playoff series.
A black and white speckled female setter and a red and white speckled male setter are reported lost. Contact Har Old Porterfield if found. Last seen near i17-3te.
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