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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1937

Page

4

Chrysler Strike Is Settled and 85,000 to Return

Chrysler and the United Automobile Workers reached a settlement at Lansing ending the month old strike. About 65,000 Chrysler workers and 20,000 dependent plant employees will return to work, with the union gaining sole bargaining rights and no sit down strikes for the duration. Governor Murphy will urge similar settlements at Reo and Madsen plants and calls for broader labor reforms.

Chrysler Associated Press Chrysler Corporation United Automobile Workers of America Lansing Mich Hoowr Martin Michigan Persmit Detroit Wo A John J. Lewis Committee For Tndustril Organization Walter P. Chrysler Auto Marely & Will Murphy United States Union Chrysler Auth Wis Janes PF. Dewes

Hartsfield Barns Destroyed In Early Tuesday Fire

The Hartsfield barn seven miles north of Hope on the Blevins road was burned Tuesday morning with an estimated loss of 50 dollars. The fire was discovered around dawn, and several head of livestock were saved. Contents destroyed included corn, bay, engines, cottonseed, peanuts, and loose alts. Hartsfield was at the plant when the blaze broke out.

J. S. Hartsfield Hope Sam Hartsfickl

Tomlinson Chosen Head of Mo. Pac.

Cleveland Ohio report notes George A. Tomlinson aged 68 chosen chairman of Missouri Pacific, succeeding Van Swearingen, after prior roles as director of Missouri Pacific and Gulf Coast Lines. The piece outlines his ties to Midamerica Corp and Ball, and mentions broader Swearingen-backed railroad holdings and recent corporate movements.

Cleveland Ohia George A. Tomlinson Va Sweringen Breathers Missouri Paville Railroad van Swearingen Tomlinson Whitrman Hie Gulf Coast Lines Missouri Pacific van Syverdagne Monalinsen Aoads Missoutia Pacifie MD. van Saveringer Forbiisen Waar Saveringen Gi. A Ball of Money, Jock, He Put Up Moniy Dyretdin Wirought Midamerica Corp Midiverica B.romtinson New York Auclior Ball Tymlinsen Corporation

Hope City Picks Democratic Slate In General Vote

Democratic nominees chosen in the November primary were elected with US opposition Tuesday in the Hope general election as follows Albert Graves mayor second term W O Leinley municipal judge second term Charles Reynerson city treasurer hire term Carter Johnson alderman Ward 1 second term Kenneth G Hamilton alderman Ward 2 second term Roy Johnson alderman Ward 3 second term Charles Baylor alderman Ward 4 fourth term

Hope Albert Graves W. Ok, Leinley Charles Reynerson Carter Johnson Kenneth G. Hamilton Roy Johnson Additecoin Charles Baylor

Better Homes Group to Meet Friday

The Better Homes committee plans a county wide meeting at City Hall Friday at 10 a m to discuss the campaign. National Better Homes Week is sponsored by Purden University Research Foundation in Lataleta fd with the slogan Living for Living.

Mape Research Foundation Purdin University Lataleta Kansas Lala Fate

House Damaged by Fire on West Seventh Street

A residence at West Seventh Street near Fair Park was damaged by fire at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when sparks from a trash fire ignited the roof. Firemen estimated the damage at $10. The occupant’s name was not disclosed.

Seventh Street Ssi Fair Park

Refunding Hearing Delayed by Holt

In Little Rock the hearing on the W. G. Scougal injunction suit and the 150 million dollar highway bond refinancing program was postponed due to Attorney General Holt's absence to attend RB. W. Wilson's funeral services in Pine Bluff. The court considered resuming late Wednesday or Thursday morning.

Little Rock W. G. Scougale Ansinat Bailey Dodge Duet Holt Holt Pine Bluff RB. W. Wilson

McLaughlin Wins Sixth Term As Spa Mayor At Hot Springs

Hot Springs voters reelect Mayor Leo P. McLaughlin to a sixth consecutive term by a wide margin. McLaughlin secure d 460 votes to 209 for opponent Eley Tarkett. Municipal Judge Vo Leduc and City Treasurer Milton B. Mowell also retained posts as aldermen returned unopposed.

Wot Springs Ark iHot Springs Leo P. McLaughlin McLaughliin Atyornes Ars Eley Tarkett McLaughlin Vo. Leduc Milton B. Moweaml Glaht Une

Million-Dollar Fire Destroys Manila Tondo District

A major blaze swept 1.5 square miles of Manila’s Tondo district on Wednesday, damaging or destroying homes and leaving more than 10,000 residents homeless in the wake of the disaster. The fire caused extensive property loss and disrupted life in the densely populated area.

Manila Tondo

City of Hope to Study Extension of Electric Line

The Hope city council discussed extending municipal light lines into rural Hempstead county after talks with the State Utilities Commission in Little Rock. Mayor Graves expects the rural electrification plan to progress, with required compliance similar to private firms. A Williams Lumber request to use Fair Park as a summer baseball field was referred to the Park commission.

Hope Municipal Water and Light Plant Hempstead Arkansas Utilities Commission Albert Graves Carter Johnson Graves State Utilities Commission Little Rock Hempstead County Board of Health Hennigian, Croft & Fuller

Law Dean Raps Court Plan At Fordham Voice

Ignatius M Wilkinson dean of Fordham university law school told the Roosevelt court program risks to constitutional democracy. He warned the administration bill to create Supreme Court vacancies would let the president appoint justices aligned with his social policy aims.

Washington Ignatius M . Wilkinson Fordham University Law School Roosevelt Court Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee

Holy Land Photos at Baptist Church

A series of illustrated lectures begins at First Baptist Church on Wednesday nights. Rev William R Hamilton guides stereopticon tours from America to Azores Gibraltar and Algiers with later depictions from Pauls labors in Gryevo Rome and an Egypt finale. Attendance is invited 745 to 830 pm in the education building.

Mediterranean First Baptist Church William R. Hamilton Barcerlands America Azares Ws Vortugel Gibraltar Algivria Hhe Bun Vanaitton Alfiorit Aparite Paul

Chancellor Bacon in Critical Condition After Heart Attacks

Chancery Judge Pratt P. Bacon, about 60, suffered three heart attacks in Texarkana Wednesday morning and was in critical condition at Pine Street hospital. He drove to work, then home, then to the hospital where a third attack occurred after arrival. Bacon, chancery judge of the sixth district, has served about five years and is brother of E. N. Bacon of Hope. Hempstead circuit court recessed as news reached Washington.

Chancery Pratt P. Bacon Texarkana Pine Street Bacon Miller Hempstead Nevada Clark Little River Howard Pike, Sevier Polk C. E. Johnson Arkansas Supreme Court Johnson E. N. Bacon Hope Washington

Mrs Hendrix of Patmos Dies at 72 in Buckner

Mrs V M Hendrix 72 died Monday at home in Buckner after months of illness. Formerly of Patmos she moved to Buckner recently. Funeral held at Patmos Christian church Tuesday at 2 30 p m conducted by Rev Hartsell. Survived by four daughters Mrs Jeff Mitchell Patmos Mrs John Bailey Idabel Okla Miss Violet Hendrix Buckner and Mrs Grady Hapton Patmos. The national poultry improvement plan started by the Department of Adventure sets uniform standards for hatching eggs and chicks across 41 states.

V. M. Hendrix Buckner Hendrix Patmos Christian Church Hartsell Jeff Mitchell John Bailey Idabel Oklo Violet Hendrix Grady Hapton Department of Adventure

Mind Your Manners: social etiquette Q&A

Quiz asks five etiquette questions about smoking introductions and greetings. Questions cover offering cigarettes, accepting brands, smoking choices on dates, introductions, and who should initiate polite exchanges. The passage includes example dialogue options and a suggested answer indicating a social response.

Turned Brown By Brown Turner

DALLAS Texas most folks will trust the weather forecast if a cure for colds is found while locals prep for a June fair. The city plans a Pan American exposition featuring an Arkansas bear and a Tennessee bride.

Dallas Texas

National Tour to Pass Through Hope on Arkansas Trip

The American Automobile Association tour of Arkansas will include Hope on April 16 as part of a state itinerary financed by the Arkansas Centennial Commission. About 50 traffic bureau reps from across the U S will travel by bus and cars, meeting in St Louis April 11 and touring northwest Arkansas before continuing to Texarkana and Little Rock. William McComb of the Arkansas Automobile Club and Harvey Booth of the State Highway Commission accompany the delegation.

Hope American Automobile Association Arkansas Harvey Booth State Highway Commission Booth Arkansas Centennial Commission United States St. Louis Harrison Everka Springs Rogers Fayetteville Fort Smith Hot Springs Nonnan Ouachita National Forest Murfreesboro Nashville Texarkana Fulton Emmet Prescott Gordon Malver Pine Bluff Little Rock West Memphis Blytheville William McComb Arkansas Automobile Club Narvey Booth Arkansas Highway Commission

P T A Officers Chosen for 37 38 Year

The city P T A selected officers for 1937 38 at a Tuesday city hall meeting. President Edwin Dossett Vice President Walter Carter Secretary Henry Staynes Treasurer Glen Williams Historian John Guthrie. Reports praised library Girl Scout work playground lunch for underweight pupils and clothing for needy children. A May 4 picnic at Fair Park will be the final meeting of the year with teachers invited.

P.T. A Finney Ward Edwin Dossett Walter Carter Henry Staynes Glen Wiliams John Guthrie McRae Walter Fair Park

Unmasked Bandits Rob Prescott Bank for 6000 to 7000

Two masked men robbed the First State Bank of Prescott at just before 3 pm taking between 6000 and 7000 dollars. They locked four staff in the vault and fled in a Ford toward Hope with police alerted. No full descriptions beyond tall and short. bank staff were freed promptly.

Prescott Ark First State Bank of Arkadelphia Frescott Hope Fulton M. Sharp Mra Jim Cole E. L. Harrison

Mola Breaks Government Lines in Durango Front

Insurgent General Emilio Mola’s forces reportedly pierced government lines on the Durango front in northern Spain, with government militiamen said to be retreating amid fierce fighting and heavy losses. An insurgent communique claimed vast munitions remained and casualties numbered in hundreds. In Rome, government papers warned that Italy may resort to counter action over the conflict in Spain.

Victoria Spain Emilio Mola Durango

New Lion Test of Highest Gravity in El Dorado

Edna Morgan No 1 discovery well in section 18-18-17 Shuler area west of El Dorado shows strong production after Monday completion for a new deep sand. It yields 250 barrels of high gravity oil and 3,500,000 cubic feet of gas through a 1964 inch choke with gas pressure about 1865 psi casing and 1650 psi tubing. Gravity remains just over 41 degrees, the highest for south Arkansas except Snow Hill Smackover distillate.

EL Dorado Ark Edna Morgan Lion Oil Refining Company New Shuler Lion Company South Arkansas Snow Hill Smackover Quachite

Cotton opens steady as New Orleans bids close lower

New Orleans cotton markets opened at 14.09 cents and closed at 14.07 cents per pound. Spot prices closed steady with a 2 point decline, trading around 14.40 cents.

New Orleans Spot Eeften

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Hudson Reo Frank Murphy Chrysler Automotive United Automobile Lawder Robinson Senate Dodge Plant Hartsfield Tomlinson Mo. Pac Tate O. PL van, Sweringen Ood Homes Group Leo McLaughlin Spa City of City of Hope Fordham Holy Land Baptist Church W. R. Hamilton Texarkana Law Office Bob Brenup Elizabeth Elizabets Nea Seadiu Brown Turner AAA Motor Caravan Gen. Mola Italy Rome Haly Shuler Wildcat
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