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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
3
Graf sets a new Atlantic crossing time in the Zeppelins tour, completing the first leg from Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen with speeds around a record pace. The crew and spectators celebrated as the giant airship touched down amid cheers and birthday notices for crew members.
Henry AL Tickers a prominent figure in steel iron and oil circles died suddenly of a heart attack at his office early this morning. He was affiliated with major firms in the sector and was considered a leading industry voice.
Arkadelphia minister Kee We TS thermic Agha delphia, a Quaehitn student, has accepted headship of the first Civosthin church in the area. He will begin duties in September to lead the diikies of Nis change amid past year church activities and local arrangements.
A Washington Agricultural Department summary shows Arkansas crops below normal across staples. indicating production figures include 2,507,000 bushels for corn, 4040 bushels for apples, and 35,000,000 bushels for sweet potatoes amid varied condition indices and district yields.
Be S. Alford admits error about the number of trains for the festival. A rumor claimed three trains would arrive, but only one lingered. he urges straightening out the report before the next event.
Fair officials announce plans for the Hi Brathgest Fair in Muir Arkansas from September 2. President Foster says this will be the greatest fair yet with an extensive educational program and liberal prizes for livestock farm products boys and girls clubs work women's work and more. New entertainment features include running horse races Cirque works band music free fetes and a carnival. Exhibitors can request a premium list from Secretary W Hompr Pigg.
In Payetteville, Hugo Folks found large watermelons on a county hiking trip, drawing crowd attention. A dispute arose when guards tried to separate demonstrators, leading to a precautionary riot-like scene before officials intervened and the fruit were secured for display.
Several parties plan to attend the Stribling fight at Little Rock while mating and other gear is readied. The night promises action as Ge Deve Cheiby faces Louis Tye and matters of travel and hospitality unfold for attendees. Lavelle and Mathork are noted as preparing to support their plans amidst the surrounding scene.
MADTSON, Weipa. President Hoover enjoyed a private birthday at the Blue Ridge residence with family and close officials. He and his party relaxed on the front porch, reading papers and chatting with Secretary Hyde and others, after arriving yesterday with his mother nearby.
Fragmented OCR reads as a garbled tale with names like Mike the Monk and Mehr the Manik and mentions a Hopes and Teli alee wider of tinea. It references a Thursday fasciyiliess ME and Hash poetraientiy with unclear events, likely a satirical or fictional record.
A partially legible report notes Pantages facing a statutory charge tied to a case involving a 416 year old child. Statements reference Anis Anghisglis and Magiee Pritgeley, with inquiries by Doatpion Ate Fomney sora and a niece questioned in a court context. The source hints at a prosecutor assessing the strength of the case as witnesses are examined.
The Star reports its No 2 Dollar returns home to the Circulation Department after a weeklong absence. Spencer Simpson retains No 2 with sixteen changes total. No 2 leads at fifteen changes. Miss Cox, Mr Lee, and M Glark are noted with several new subscriptions and daily dailies turned in to The Star office.
WH HAGUS Aug 10 A crisis in the conference of governments to make the Young regulations plus effective was avoided today when the conference financial committee adjourned without discussing the resolution of Philip Snowden British financier who is demanding a revision of the plans. The session of the financial committee was brief Snowden presented his resolution Last Thursday and the resolution remained on the table. It was generally thought it would be cabled up and a vote demanded this will mean the end of the conference if it is worth in da be reject
A bold jewelry theft in Prevearul Mass sees a stash taken from a residence. Jewelry claimed includes rings and bracelets with several precious stones. Police described the scene as disrupted before suspects escaped, leaving valuables scattered along a nearby street.
On a recent trip to England the Prince of Wales demonstrated typing skill by balancing a portable typewriter on his knees and composing impressions of the journey aboard the train.
Milwaukee paid tribute to Victor L Berger, former Socialist leader, whose body lay in state at city hall rotunda. Over 50,000 passed the bier in two days as labor unions and officials sent floral tributes, including the City Common Council. The city stood still as funeral services were set for two o clock.
Raw Phil Clark and John F. Booker, once blamed for a seven million dollar bank wreck, wore prison gray as they entered federal detention awaiting transfer to Atlanta. Hudson Clarke, paroled, sought work as authorities noted the stay would count toward their sentences.
The Arkansas Natural Gas Corporation begins a series of educational advertisements under The Story of Natural Gas. The ads explain production, transportation, distribution, and utility operations to show how customers receive dependable gas service. The company notes the campaign aims to reveal behind the scenes activities with simple non technical language. The firm is a subsidiary of Cities Service Company, a large utility group.
Nearly all the county 4-H club workers and interested citizens have returned from Farmers Week at Fayetteville. Demonstrations of 4-H club efficiency by county teams brought elation. County Agent Lyan Smith remains at Mayetteville for another week taking a special course for farm agents.
The War Department announced it had allotted 20700 dollars for levee repairs in the St. Francis river floodplain district in Clay and Greene counties in northeast Arkansas.
Ten Years Ago column recalls Ray Allen and Terrell Cornelius returning to the U S A from service. Allen, in charge of feeding visiting bands on Festival Day, transformed Company A’s field kitchen into a modern restaurant at the armory. Cooks and staff served nearly 2,000 visitors a square meal with watermelon, all in good humor and smooth operation.
Altenal Shirley from the income tax department is in the First National Bank for a few days to help residents file tax forms. The office will close this afternoon and Wednesday morning. Shirley will travel to Washington to aid those needing help with their returns.
The Utah senator spokesman said Smoot decided to vote against the flexible tariff proposal after consulting Republican colleagues. House testimony suggested industry representatives opposed the bill, making further action inadvisable.
In Columbus on August 10 the coroner’s autopsy of Theora Hix was disputed during the trial of J. H. Snook for a girl’s killing. Testimony described narcotics taken by Miss Hix and the doctor’s notes, defense contends improper handling prevents determining drug use that night.
Customs guards seized a 16 foot trawler loaded with 976 cases of wines brandy and whiskey as it attempted to enter Great Egg Harbor inlet near Atlantic City New Jersey early today. The four crew men jumped overboard and escaped as the cutter moved in.
Washington reports a proposed ban on rifles for federal prohibition agents in settled areas to reduce fatalities. In mountains and sparsely settled regions rifles remain allowed. Doran and Lowman cite 242 agent deaths and 66 enforcement deaths, arguing rifles are needed for protection against moonshiners with long range fire.
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