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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
4
Plans for the spring opening of the Country club will be discussed at a Thursday meeting of the members at Bridewell's Lake. Electric lights have been installed and the building repaired. Announcement of the meeting was made by Lyle Moore. A Pyrenean animal has a long mobile nose capable of thrusting it into its own mouth.
The Associated Press notes that both the United States and Great Britain may be signaling a shared approach to arms production while denying formal cooperation. Secretary Hull insists America acts independently, yet parallel moves in peace, security, and trade resemble coordinated policy, especially in naval strength.
The narrative links postwar U S and British naval dynamics under arms limits. It notes Chamberlain’s 1914 stance, the 1922 treaty, and the 5 5 3 system, with Britain’s build up swelled from 45 million to 126.9 million in 1936 and projected 138.5 million in 1937 and 157 million in 1938 as the United States matches pace and a disarmament push could change such spending.
Doyle Van Braden has returned home from the CCC camp in California. A party at John Forwater's was well attended and enjoyed. Jim Horn and daughter Essie were shopping in Nashville Saturday. The Easter egg hunt at Jim O'Briant's was enjoyed by those who attended.
A Bureau of Standards device uses a miniature weather radio in a six by six by four and a half inch box attached to a five foot balloon. Ascent sends signals on altitude humidity air temperature and light intensity. The invention aims to replace airplanes for upper air data gathering.
Arkansas official said the first homestead exemption benefits up to 1000 dollars would be paid to taxpayers in 1938. W H Childers of the Arkansas Corporation Commission stated the plan would start next year with the exemption reducing tax bills for qualifying homesteads.
Washington Miss Joella Gold returns to college in Batesville after spring break at home with relatives. Friends and relatives visit across Batesville and nearby towns including Henderson State Teachers College visitors, Sun day guests of Trimble and Wilson aunts, and Easter family celebrations. Joe A Simons returns home from Hope hospital and begins recovery. Mary Pilkinton arrives from Arkadelphia with teaching brother James Pilkinton in North Little Rock. Families including Pilkinton Hardeman and local households host guests during spring holidays.
Nie and A. J. Balch and David Balch of Doyle attended the Easter egg hunt at Charlie Balch's of Ozan Sunday afternoon. Willie Chambers and Davidl Balch spent Saturday night with Walter Balch and family of McCaskill. Brother Vardette filled his regular appointment at Doyle Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Balch and daughter Mrs. Ida O'Briant spent Wednesday with Mrs. Horn. Miss Essie and Jimmie Horn spent Sunday with Miss Laura Balch.
Sunday visitors in Hope included Mrs W R Pruitt Miss Margerat Pruitt and Woodrow Parsdna with others attending an Easter program at First Methodist church. Synod Home Mission Committee meeting in Little Rock drew Dr J C Williams. A birthday celebration for Mrs Belle Norwood brought family from Route 2 Paris and Texarkana with several relatives.
Mrs C Parker and son Carl Jr. were weekend guests of Mrs Melson Frazier in Fort Worth Texas. The note records a social visit with local hosting and a brief acknowledgment of the family.
The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Watkins is seriously ill, with concerns raised about her health and possible hospitalization. The community awaits further updates on her condition and care.
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