25 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1931
Page
1
A concise reflection on newspapers shaping commerce and government oversight. Quoted lines credit Col. R. R. McCormick, noting the press as a beacon of daily news, advertising, and civic accountability in modern civilization.
The Star reports on municipal power plant reinvestment to develop Hope’s economy and social resources, pavement improvements in 1937, and better sanitary conditions in back yards. The Chamber of Commerce backs county highway work and all-weather road construction. State progress on tax reform and streamlined expenditures is noted, highlighting Arkansas’ cattle tick issue.
The Camden Star notes publication of its editorial The Divine Origin urlaughs in Camden News after a challenge. A rejoinder is cited and ends with Amen from The Star and Wilson, Parnell, and With this we are done.
President Joseph Lee of the National Recreation Association spoke at their annual meeting in the cabinet room, declaring leisure for all as a historic change. He warned temporary unemployment and argued social progress needs a long view, envisioning work as a means to ends and a future where labor-saving tech expands horizons for millions.
An older Rosy forecast contrasts with optimists who fear a relapse. Babson, once dismissed, now tells President Hoover that data show clouds breaking and a renewed upturn in business. His view rests on statistics, not mere hope, and contrasts with prior inflation warnings.
The Star exposes how Arkansas clemency powers have long bent to political aims. It traces 1903 reforms and 1908 act 154, detailing two paths for pardons, and argues for petition publication to curb fraud. The piece cites Terral, McCall, and recent furlough cases, urging transparency to curb corruption.
Fragmentary text mentions a former Mexican president teaching vocal lessons and a long stage career, with garbled phrases about violence and dining. Content is heavily distorted, yielding few concrete facts or names.
An archival note references local names and places such as Ward and son Pruk spending a weekday in Guernsey Lisle Peeve and Mrs Wm Reidelane, with further mentions of Wali and Myo Babwared Uridewel from Poreman, all rendered in garbled OCR style. The fragment hints at a community snippet or personal notices from a past issue.
Ten years ago the lowlands area five miles east of Blevins and nine miles north of Presents had signs of disturbances and a wind event, with a report of a well near the Harphey interests. A new birth is noted in Reidsville N C with Seth Elizabeth Osborn, daughter of Percy and Mrs. Osborn, and the mother remembered as Miss Chrvie Forshee formerly of Hope.
A truck halted when an Indian woman stepped into its path in Dalles Oregon. The vehicle came to rest on the woman’s right foot, prompting officials to review the incident and ensure safety procedures were followed.
Mrs T B Craig departs this week for an extended visit to Los Angeles and other points of interest, outlining travel plans and destinations as she embarks on the journey.
Harvard in Cambridge faces end of a long standing custom as campus walkers might be reworked. The six mile system of board walks in the yard has been removed and planners expect all travel paths to be modernized before next winter.
LAS CRUCES New Mexico increases cantaloupe acreage in the Mesilla valley by about 200 acres this season. Roughly 24 000 acres will be planted, up from 1 800 last year, with favorable weather pushing harvest to market around July 15. Expected yield is about 1 000 cars, with Elephant Butte project lands comprising nearly the entire state crop.
Morning worship at 10 o'clock with a 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. sermon titled Bought With a Price and Disobedience to the Gospel. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. All welcome to the services at Churches Bible.
Garrett Memorial Missionary Baptist Church led by Pastor L Epton invites all to Sunday school and worship. Junior and Senior B T P meet each Sunday morning. preaching the second and fourth Sundays at 11 am and 8 pm. Singing on first and third Sunday nights at 7 pm. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night.
The First Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 1 p m and 7 30 p m Leagues meet at 6 43 p m Prayer meeting at 7 0 p m The pastor will speak at both worship hours His morning theme is The Essence of The Christian Faith and his evening theme is The Close of Opportunity
W A Bowen pastor invites all ages to Sunday Selinet at 5 45 am for a helpful service. He will speak at 1 pm with Boy Scouts Kiwanis Club as guests. B P Us meet at 7 pm. 7 45 pm a program by Ouachita College students, led by Prof Whitehouse, will be provided. Hope citizens will transport Ouachita students.
The First Presbyterian Church announces no Sunday services as the pastor assists in installations for David Shepperson in El Dorado and H W Darden in Camden. Sunday School meets in departments with increasing attendance. 6 45 p m Young People meeting led by Guy Stockdale. 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting.
Pastor Wilfred P Harman invites worshippers to Bible classes at 9 48. Elise Reed will recount an old hymn story at the closing exercises. Communion and morning sermon at 11. Pastor’s sermon titled The Quest of the Ages. Mrs Padgett sings. Evening service at 7 14. Sermon Christ and the Mind of Man. Choir performs. You are welcome.
A Christian Endeavor program is planned for Sunday evening at the First Christian Church. Mrs Henry Hicks will read on The Unmet Needs of the World. The program features hymns scripture readings talks on needs and education, solos, a violin piece, and a benediction.
W John Rowley of Shenandoah Pennsylvania expressed fear that an Indian Legend tied to superstition could leave a man in Arizona. Rowley came to Arizona to find his brother James, a 25 year old fiction writer who left Pennsylvania five years ago to investigate legends.
A Greater National Capital Committee plans to spend 50000 dollars next year to attract conventions journalists and permanent trade offices to Washington. A new expert press agent will promote the city as an educational musical and art center with free visitor information. Congress members complain about inadequate office amenities while rumors swirl about a Washington Post Hearst merger. The piece notes the Washington monument has hosted nearly ten million visitors since 1888.
A fragmentary note tells of dangers in the Superstition Mountain range where many dare to seek fame and fortune but few return. A letter by Rowley from Phoenix hints at departure and vanishing, fueling speculation about a second tragic expedition to the perilous panel lane.
Quentin O Babcock a one year old boy sues his mother Nellie O Babcock and two neighbors John R Mehaffy and Robert Zimmerman in Adams county circuit court for 15000 damages claiming he was confined at home and blocked from reaching his place of employment The suit cites his absent father Roba Babcock residing in Chicago as the source of family dispute and the claim seeks redress for alleged confinement and restriction of movement.
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