Hope City platform for 1929 public works program
The Star outlines a platform urging use of municipal power plant revenues to boost Hope’s industrial and social resources. It calls for city pavement in 1929, alley sanitation, Chamber of Commerce support, a county highway program to reduce dirt roads, and continued agrarian and tax reforms along with a state highway push and cattle tick control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Arkansas
Time for Drastic Action Against Child Traffic Deaths
A column condemns 5000 children under 16 killed by automobiles annually in the United States, averaging over 12 daily, and 400 injured daily. It urges drastic, costly nationwide traffic reforms, safer urban design, playground expansion, and strict regulations to protect children and reduce the deadly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peace Pacts and War Machines
British writer H G Wells voices pessimism about the Kellogg pact amid rising armament worldwide. He notes the spread of deadly weapons and asks if governments truly mean the pledge to outlaw war. He argues peace requires effort beyond treaties, calling the pact a tentative step rather than a final solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
H. G. Wells
Mr. Wells
England
Italy
France
America
Japan
Newspapers serve public progress without cost to state
A Pennsylvania pamphlet extols newspapers as uniquely beneficial to the state and community. It claims newspapers operate on business lines yet profit the public more than owners, via freely given news and editorial space that advances industrial, civic, and moral life. Destroying them would curb progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fupress
Wingless Kansas chickens and mixed political quips
A collage of oddities and jokes from a bygone era notes a wingless chicken breed in Kansas, jokes about Roosevelt and Democratic hopes, scattershot society puns, a Wisconsin recluse found with cash, a fatal choking incident, and rumors of Lottie Pickford’s lasting fame with a funeral entrepreneur as her third husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wisconsin
Aroud
Lottie Pickford
Visiting relatives and town chatter from Camden Hope and DeQueen
Mrs. d. 1, Wilson of Camden and Mrs. ChriL Thomas of 3u Touly visit Mrs Scott for several days. Mr. George Breediove departs Sunday for St. Louis. The Mullan druggist was in town Thursday. Miss Jeth Black returns from Nashville and Miss Lina Black visits friends in Hope. Knighton and daughter, Lillian Carrigan, Giulys Tatrone, and others visit from various towns. Mrs. Ward and son Pimley return from a pleasant Seavey trip with friends. Tina von Ingersteldt visits Hope guests and Miss Melen Quinn hosts. The LaGrone family and children leave for a summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Camden
Chril Thomas
Touly
TD. Scott
Scott
George Breediove
St. Louis
Mel
Knighton
Daughter
Lillian Carrigan
Taithe Ravk
Giulys Tatrone
Tne
Jing Roth
DeQueen
Oho. Ward
Litte Son
Pimley
Toe Seavey
Mias
Tina von Ingersteldt
Melen Quiin
Mis
Ke MM. LaGrone
ML. Mona
Local residents and visitors from Texas and Louisiana
A flood of brief notices lists residents and guests traveling between towns such as Toston Ashdown Hope Texarkana Vivian Shreveport and Gordon. The items mention returns visits and family hospitality involving Misa Inez Puvifoy Rimma Bhick Seth Burnett Chas Saynes and others.
Grandpa Crosby Visits Town to See All the Kids
Grandpa Crosby, a white beard Santa-like figure, arrives in town and plans to meet children and many adults. He sits near the Sonwer theatre area, invited by city officials, and seeks yo-yos hats and small gifts for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandpa Crosby
Santa Chius
Down
Saonwer Theatre
Couplesy
Montgomery Ward Store to Open in Hope Arkansas
Territorial manager MB Tronsmith says Montgomery Ward plans a new retail department store in Hope Arkansas. He notes about 2,000 Ward customers in or near the city and promises counter service at catalogue prices, aiming to be a neighborhood center and serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MB. M. Tronsmith
Territorial
Arkansas
Tronsmith
Aim
Montgomery Ward & Co
Mope
Hope
Comouuniy
Members From All County 4-H Clubs Attend Party
A countywide 4-H Club party assembled from Hempstead and nearby clubs as they traveled to Payetteville during Farm Week. Mary Reachtey directed arrangements with county agent Lynn Smith meeting the group at the venue and coordinating campus activities. Numerous club members and adults from Saratoga, McCaskill, Dedmi, and other clubs joined, with names listed among participants and chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Vempetead
Prisca Social
Payetteville
Mary Raechtey
Nvon
Hee
Bayettevile
Lynn Smith
Ue Tiniversity Ity
Buechley
Avery Afh
Elch
Hempstened
Uraty
Sid Vrick
Wester Cannon
Tillin Walkup
Carrie Spates
Sweet Tome
Chiby Marie Tus
Bowen air mail pilot lands after rough Cheyenne Denver run
M. Bowen, air mail pilot on the Cheyenne Denver Public route, clears a rough landing as debris and equipment jolt on the strip. The incident highlights the perilous early air mail service and the resilience of pilots operating in frontier airspace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Bowen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunday Star Publishing Company
South Main Street
Balmer
Cne
ALE
Washburn
gaMembber
Associated Press
Ava
Arkhaligad
Jon
BBARR
Roosevelt
Washington
By Williams
Snook
James MM. Snook
Ohio Stwe University Agricultural Nrofessor
Columbus
Tlaora K
Henry L. Scarlett
John J. Cheler, Jr
Jon J Seidel
A O, Rieketas
Wately Wire News
Tom the Files of the
Misa Inez Puvifoy
Toston
Texas
Rimma Bhick
Seth Burnett
Ashdown
R. M. Watterson
Gordon
BE. Delaughter
Boughton
iTope
Chas. Saynes
Neill Jones and Tittleson
Ward’s
Mary Buechley
Tol Goodmin
Horace White
McCaskil
Edwin Rhodes
Minton
Opal Strotmons
Lester Formby
Dedmi Chih
Audrey Derryberry
Opal Suniela
May Samuels
Lolg Uoyd
Marty Derryberry
Bart Poole
Bad Willis
Fulton Chile van Jones
For
Tuide Rosenbaum
Jin Mer Savann
Guernnsey
Dessie Powell
Olin Gilbert
Liberty Hil Chis
Art Maarly
Blanche Lipeht
Liberty Club
Mabel Mosier
Eselle Guillerm
Mack Teks
Octavin Mollard
Shoyea' Springs
Elinay Mo Williams
Ramarett
Darwin
Coeen Lasetor
Doelina Johnson
Clara Ellis
Milon Byers
Nolan Lewallen
Winston Cobb
Poulene Sanforel
Amon
Mosier
Daberty
Riley Sewellon
George Johnson
Greenfa
C. BF. Rentun
Mya
Ralphs Rowton
Mes
O. Kyler
Mrs
Lynn Saith
Key
Harold Huskey
Evelyn Camperbell
Horace Smith
Rew Mel Dougal
F. Osborne
WH Battle Lam
Bryant
Bingen
Farney Itolt
Crysdiane University
J. W. Watson
Mast Third Street
Elm and
Walnut
Martin
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