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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
4
Plans for a Rotary Sunday in two cities include events in Arkadelphia on May 7 at the Hotel and the Roth district conference in Arkansas. The meetings aim to unite clubs in preparation for regional activities and a forthcoming program.
The text argues against repeal of cotton acreage limits, endorsing farm benefit payments funded by borrowed money and tariff adjustments. It defends the AAA, warns against war-time debt, and opposes mortgaging America to support processing industries while urging continued controlled farm production and tariff equalization.
District 13 Parent Teachers Association sets an all day meeting Friday April 12 at Hope City Hall. The program includes registration invocation and speeches by local council leaders, district directors and state officials with a noon luncheon and a state convention report.
SEARCY Ark four prisoners escaped from the county jail by digging through a brick wall late Wednesday night. Authorities sought the four men Carl Ferguson charged with highway robbery Dan Silih held on a statutory charge Treary Brook charged with burglary and White Green charged with rehbury.
Reaves, a Hope police board member for several months, resigned late Wednesday with the resignation effective Thursday. Mayor Tj. A. Boyett announced an appointment to fill the vacancy. The source also briefly mentions apraxia as an age related brain disorder impacting object recognition.
Hope municipal court appeal cases mostly dismissed for lack of evidence. Several defendants in prohibition violations were acquitted or given suspended sentences as liquor laws changed. A dozen Hope meat market operators faced a hung jury over selling meat on Sunday, while other appeals ended in mistrial or acquittals.
Blytheville Ark five firemen were injured when a brick wall collapsed on them as they fought a downtown blaze. Two were seriously hurt Joe Williams suffered a skull fracture and severe burns and Jimmy Williams a broken leg and shattered foot. The fire caused about ten thousand dollars in damage to structures.
A tuberculin test will be held in the Pualisa area during April 22 to 27. Officials from the U S Department of Agriculture will oversee. Cattle owners should bring cattle and calves to the listed assembling points and times across Fulton for testing.
The April meeting of the Men of the Church will be held at 6:49 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. Newly elected officers will preside. Nick Jewell oversees music with Ched Hall as guernary chairman. All members are urged to attend.
J J Evans aged 76 died after paralysis from a stroke at his home on Southern street. Born in Alabama, he lived in Hope for many years and formerly ran a grocery store on Washington. Survived by widow, daughter, and three sons. Funeral at First Resurrection Church with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Article fragments describe a refrigeration system used to cool concrete during Boulder Dam construction. It references the scale of carloads required and the broader project as part of a six article series. The piece mentions geographical testing, material transport, and the site at Boulder Dam with surrounding communities and workers.
Washington deliberations press a bitter tax fight on cotton processing amid Roosevelt talks. The administration signals no plan to remove the tax. Wheeler currency measures trigger at Senate agricultural committee as lawmakers debate the impact on relief funds and currency stability.
A sweeping dust storm from the western states draped Arkansas in a fine gray haze Thursday morning. Reports describe sun obscured by airborne particles, with humidity and light visible as the dust drifted across Fayetteville and Little Rock. Residents noted windows and surfaces coated, furniture wiped but soon re coated as winds persisted. The storm extended into Memphis and Shreveport, with flights interrupted for several hours as conditions worsened.
Cotton futures in New Orleans rise over a bale as overnight developments translate into early gains. Liverpool prices also up with May and July futures climbing, while New York futures show a strong opening amid silver strength and dust storm fears in Texas. Poultry markets in Chicago mix, with various weights and breeds listed in steady ranges.
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