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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
4
A daring outlaw raided the Pana National Bank in Illinois on Thursday, pistol threatened staff, forced access to a vault, and escaped with about 28000 dollars in cash and securities. The incident follows reports of a postal threat tied to the Dilfinger gang.
Lewisville to be host for District 10 literacy meet for junior and senior high school boys and girls. Friday events begin at 7:30 p.m. with contests in choir, declamation, and viollin. Saturday program opens at 9 a.m. with English, typing, shorthand, and geometry contests. 2:30 p.m. debating and declamation finals. evening awards at 7:40 p.m. with glee clubs and choruses. Notable participants include Truman Springs, Billy Greene, Payton Spelling, Ruth Allen, and Enola Alexander among many listed contestants. page three continues.
Minneapolis physician Dr Clayton E May and a horse driver were arrested on charges of conspiring to harbor outlaw John Dillinger after reports he was wounded in a March gunfight. A nurse identified Dillinger as the patient. another man linked to the case died from battle wounds days earlier.
A fatal lightning belt struck Miller and Hempstead counties late Wednesday afternoon. One person died and another was seriously injured. Mrs. Eddie Ward, 40, operator of the Postoffice hotel at Texarkana, was involved in the incident.
A severe wind and rain storm swept through Lafayette parish Thursday morning, killing Ophe Melineon, 65, as his home collapsed near Cerenvo, and Mrs. Clomite Taylor, 50, near Arnaldsyne after a lightning strike. A farm worker, Miss Maude Adan, witnessed the fatal moment. A 12 year old girl on the Roy Burke farm near DeAnn was knocked unconscious for hours by debris and burns, while two boys nearby escaped injury. A hard run toppled one resident in the DeAnn area. damage was widespread across the parish.
In a New York Spence School address Mrs Roosevelt urged wealthier citizens to develop character and use wealth to aid public service. She framed success as duty to help others, praising cooperation over self alone and stressing perseverance, practical effort, and civic responsibility among the audience of pupils.
Five year old Jimmy Walters took his mother's car keys and drove off Thursday on South Elm Street, bending the front fenders and radiator on the Cimily automobile before returning home uninjured. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Walters.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said illicit liquor manufacture remains vigorous and vowed to strike hard. He noted the May 10 transfer of the old prohibition unit to the Bureau of Industrial Alcohol under Treasury supervision as part of the effort.
Funeral directors of southwest Arkansas gather Friday at Hotel Barlow for a joint session with Rotary and Kiwanis. About 25 directors will attend with Rev Herndon as chairman, including introductions of guests, ministers and directors, plus afternoon business session and a round table on burial associations and insurance.
Washington will finalize a contract with the University of Aries Medical College at Little Hook Mes for a construction project. Public Works officials stated funds will be released once all terms are confirmed, with delivery expected on completion.
Paragould Arkansas reports three suspects held for robbery details in Searcy. Mothers Barnie Moperdish aged 28 and her sons Jaumes and Owen were arrested after authorities traced a reported theft.
Ollie the Home Owners Loan Corporation plans prosecutions against four state employeees over charges of coercing workers to contribute to political campaigns. The move ties to Fahey’s reorganization, with additional resignations of state managers and six prior investigations. The Norris amendment to the Home Loan bill prompted disclosure as Congress pressed accountability.
Governor Futrell and State Penal Board Chairman Walter Helms plan an investigation into the use of convicts to pull cotton planters at Tucker Prison Farm. Grady McCall said the governor will visit Tucker Farm Thursday as Stedman began using the men due to a mite shortage threatening cotton planting.
Crowds of about 500 men and women attacked Detroit police outside the central station, wielding knives bricks and fists. They followed followers of a Black religious cult claiming descent from an ancient Moslem race. five officers were hospitalized and a traffic cop covered in paint. Police dispersed rioters as arrests tied to a Monday raid on alleged leaders and teachers who denied school withdrawals and subversive influence. Examinations set for April 2.
Ayil McMath, secretary of the Young Guiness Men's association, calls a meeting for Thursday night at 8 o'clock at city hall. McMath urges all members to attend as important business will be discussed.
The Hope residential area resumed afternoon mail delivery on April 1 and returned to twice daily service. Business district service also restored to thrice daily. Postmaster J A Davis cited postal receipts as support for ending furloughs early and restoring full local service ahead of July 1.
County agent Frank States says idle cotton acres should be converted to permanent pastures as cotton adjustment reduces planted area in Hempstead County. Farmers seek practical use for withheld acres, balancing production with surplus crops. Permanent pastures cost less to stock than grain crops but may yield less feed per acre. experiments show 9s per cent of grazing comes from Bermuda, oats hay clover during early seasons.
The Stars report five oil explorations under way in Hempstead and Lafayette counties, Texas, led by Dr. E. Rate Completing acreage blocks and erecting two new derricks. Dr. B. Austin of Dallas owns 5,500 acres and plans a 3,500 foot test in Hempstead county while F W Martin Co of Tulsa nears completion on another Hempstead block. Lenz and Foster plan West Bank locations near Red River with tests up to 3,500 feet if needed. North of Sprudel Mr. Bagnell suspends drilling at 1,200 feet on Trautner land with no new plans announced.
Hope Kiwanis club plans a goodwill tour to Guernsey after its Friday meeting at the schoolhouse at 6 o clock. The program will feature Ridghill's band, speeches, and music, with explanations of the prize essay contest for youths ages 12 to 20.
Cotton market summaries show May and July contract activity with various price movements across exchanges. Notes include May down points from prior close, plus mixed grain quotes and listed commodity prices for meats and eggs from regional produce markets.
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