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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1936
Page
8
As polls settle, readers hear reflections on local election choices and the war’s broader context. The piece notes gratitude toward winners, discusses civic goals, and mentions social visits and local movements shaping the post election mood, with references to regional towns and leaders.
Dick Powell stars in Hearts Divided a Marion Davies production set in Baltimore Washington and Paris in 1803. Harry Warren and Al Dubin provide songs sung by Powell and Miss Davies as Betsy Patterson with Jerome Bonaparte and Napoleon intrigue. The story features Powell as Jerome Bonaparte negotiating the Louisiana purchase and courting Betsy, with music by Henry Stephenson and a bold vocal showcase for Powell.
The article details a new administrative building with clinic, doctors offices, 169 garages and brick buildings for a low rent city housing project. Apartments priced from $34.47 to $38.10 monthly include utilities and appliances from public works programs. Amenities listed include elevators, steam radiators, washable windows, incineration, tile floors, laundries, tennis courts, playgrounds, library, auditorium, and kindergarten. C 4 Calhoun notes 603 units for residents earning 1,200 to 1,800 yearly, chosen from overcrowded or substandard homes. over 2,700 families have applied.
Hollywood animals steal the spotlight adopting movie lives as folk adopt pets. Stars like George Brent and Hugh Herbert own mixed breed dogs and stray cats, with animals arriving at doors, joining kennels, or boarding services. Stories highlight how mongrels and stray pets win affection, often becoming part of actors' households and even appearing in life around set.
The Rev. J. H. Bennett, longtime First Baptist member and Ouachita College’s first graduate, will lead a tent revival at Fifth and Elm streets. Though over eighty, he remains a powerful preacher fresh from a Missouri revival and headed for another in the state. Also, Rev. Bill Couch spoke Tuesday on Getting Joy Out of Religion. attendance rose over the previous week.
Disjointed lines describe Janette Y and brothers, a robot demonstration on drink evils, and a note on erosion and water conservation. It mentions a soprano next door and odd phrases about singers and gums for Easter morning effects.
Jesse Brown, a Hope Auto salesman, won a $100 bonus from Ford Motor Co Memphis for the highest net dollar value of used cars sold in Memphis district. He moved 5ugell cars totaling $12,748.17 in the month, competing against all Memphis district salesmen across several southern states. Lt Urrey of Hope Auto was given special mention in News Flash for new car sales in Memphis district.
A collection of terse statements including Senator Borah praising the Constitution, a warning that another world war might be needed to teach kindness, Rabbi Magnin on stage applause, a note about Enrico Caruso hiring claque organizers, and a claim about Hindu authorship of Arabic arithmetic notation.
The piece portrays a veteran figure, 68, active in politics and business, advocating a balanced budget and profit sharing with workers to curb strikes. He promotes a single tax concept, farmer organizing on business lines, and cautions on diverse taxes consuming revenues while noting past feats like long walks, flying, and architectural sculpture as context.
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