Most Spectacular and Colorful Parade in History
A historic festival parade in Hope Melon Mestival speeds along a prescribed route with a long official lineup. Grand Marshal Tesurkana leads the procession featuring Drum and Bugle Corps, Boy Scouts, Queen and Maids, floats and many local organizations and businesses listed in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae UK
Hope
Tesurkana
EL Dorado
Boy Scouts
Festival
Vextival
Vestival Offighal Gay
Westival
Lope Boys
Queen's Meat
Queen and Maids
Miowers
Dorado Brand
Calar
Averiesa Legion Pun
Amerienm Legion Auviliaty
Uta
Webb's News
Stores To Close For Festival Half Holiday Observed
Several stores including Penney & Company and Pigely-Wigely announce half day close to accommodate a town festival parade. The lower floor of the tare is opened for visitors with amenities, while other outlets may follow suit as messaging urges public rest and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oc. Penney & Company
Pigely-Wigely
Weltons Millinery
Talbot Iheld
reeLaey
Tawaloth Jwedge
Ee Water
May Talp ii Pageant Seated Guests and Parade Plans
A chaotic draft describes May Talp ii pageant seating with no reserved seats for the public and lists invited guests and officials to attend. It notes parade arrangements including float numbers, routes, and photographers ready to document the coronation event, with instructions on car placement and signage.
Arson arrests after state fire marshal investigation
After a three month inquiry by the State Fire Marshal into a May 1 fire that destroyed the Wiltse home on East Second Street, Charley Crostice G Cook and Mrs Verna Wiltse were arrested and released on bonds of 3000 each awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice Huntley on August 9. The policy with a 5700 coverage has prompted insurance resistance amid incendiary origin claims. All three defendants deny guilt and promise to prove their innocence.
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Wiltse
East Second Street
Charley Crostice
G. Cook
Verna Wiltse
Justice of the Pesee Huntley
McRae
Porter
John Carter
Pamittire
Cook
Crosnoy
Southern Objects To Competition
The Arkansas Railroad Commission postponed today a petition filed by Southern Feed Utilities Co seeking approval for a New Tee Company wind disease of ice project at Hope. A proposal for settlement was groaned over as the hearing proceeded amid confusion and unclear filings.
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Lppple Wock
Au Tee
New Tee Company
Hope
Arkansas Railroad Commission
Groending
Southern Feed Utilities
Cay Attendy
Ratis Wees
Furblor
Fiehd
Jadwin Retires After 39 Years
Jadwin ends a 39 year military career marked by service as a lieutenant colonel and top engineer leader. He received honors from the United States and allied nations and was noted for extensive wartime contributions and leadership throughout his long tenure.
Festival History of Hope Melon Pageant Through the Years
The article traces Hope’s annual melon pageant from Gilson’s modest start postwar to a premier state event. It notes World War I and II pauses, growth in prize values, and rising civic pride. It highlights the festival’s attire, publicity, and officials shaping its long, colorful history.
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Mestivsal
Gilson
Hix
Ion
Periae
Fran
Anid Uribe
de Watty
Ain Anouatl
Melun Land
Henyptead Enunity Je Mmfolded Dn Puutsainteye
Vishlitke Huttsiuds Wittess
Hetyeun
Yessenday
Volunteers Wanted For Festival Help With Melon Slicing
Festival committee seeks volunteers including men who can slice melons with precision. A short notice urges readiness to assist, sharpen tools, and join the cake and event prep to ensure the festival runs smoothly.
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Wade & Butcher
Graf Zeppelin Set For World Flight From Lakehurst
A company of adventurers prepared to embark today on a historic voyage aboard the Graf Zeppelin. Commander Hugo Eckener ordered all passengers to the hangar at 4 PM though the around the world flight was not expected to start before midnight. Some will disembark at Friedrichshafen, Germany, ending the first leg as the Graf Zeppelin's return marks the fourth Atlantic crossing. Weather forecasts predict generally fair flying conditions with overcast skies at Lakehurst and north to northwest winds for the start tonight.
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Lakehurst
Augel
Souly
Hugo Eckener
Friederichshafen
Germany
Atlantic
Washington
Weather Bureau
The Highbinders Hue Festival Entrants Parade
Dames of clan Montgomery arrive in town this morning in striped pajamas carrying big bagpipes and a yo yo. Wendrix appoints as official yo-yo rep while Bill Carrigan and others prepare for the contest. Major Basil Newton leads a security detail and entrants are scanned for dirks and revolvers before the event at the corner of Second and Main.
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Dames
Montgomery
A.m
Wendrix
Bill Carrigan
Basil Newton
Vorner
Adl
Local Boys Bid for State Honor in Dairy Fair
Two Hempstead county 4-H members, Winston Cobb and Nolan Lewallen, won district dairy feed demonstration contests at Farmers Week in Fayetteville. They advance to a state competition against other district winners, with the top pairs earning a prize trip to the National Dairy Show in St Louis.
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Hempstead County
Farmers’ Week
Fayetteville
Acording
Winston Cobb
Nolan’ Lewallen
Ar- Haney
Campetibjor
St. Lomtis
Berger dies of streetcar injuries at 60 in Milwaukee
Victor L. Berger world Socialist leader and Milwaukee newspaper publisher died in Milwaukee this afternoon from injuries suffered when struck by a street car on July 16. He was 60 years old.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Victor L. Berger
World Socialist
Native Arkansi Returns At Ho Fest Coronation Day Ceremonies
Governor W. J. Holloway will officiate at the Watermelon Festival ceremonies in Hope tomorrow. Governor Harvey Parnell and Mayor Pat Robinson plan to welcome visitors and deliver goodwill messages. The crowning of the queen and presentation of honors will occur in the afternoon with the parade and pageant planned for 2:30.
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W. J. Holloway
Oklahoma
Harvey Parnell
Pat Robinsn
Rock
de Hempstead County
Reclamation work eyed for Illinois river valley acres
Plans to reclaim river bottom acreage along the Wabash in southern Illinois involve surveying elevations and taking photographs to map the area. The effort aims to document land features for potential development or restoration projects.
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Wabash River
Illinois
Paramount Man Films Fourth Annual Watermelon Festival
Paramount News cameraman Fred Bockelman arrived from Dallas to film the Watermelon Festival in Hope. He will capture the parade of floats the historical pageant and festival sidelights at the Southwest Arkansas Fair Grounds before returning the footage promptly. He stays with Jack Eaves manager of the Saenger theatre during his visit.
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Fred Bockelman
Paramount News
Hope
Dallas
Bockelman
Hope Festival
Southwest
Southwest Arkansas Fair Grounds
City
Bovkelman
Jack Eaves
Saenger Theatre
Three Specials Due In One & A Watermelon Festival Trains
Three special trains are expected this morning from points on the L and A bringing Louisiana visitors to the fourth annual Watermelon Festival. Trains were being made up at Alexandria Shreveport and Minden. Alfonso, of Minden, a well known rail way man, arrived at Hope with news of larger attendance from North Louisiana. He joked that he had already attended three festivals.
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Louisiana
Alexandria
Shreveport
Minden
Alford
Railwoy Am
Ty Hope
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