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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1940

Page

9

Murder Plot Unfolds In Gilded Parlor Case

Lieutenant O leary probes Sayler murder amid hints of a parole racket and gambling debts. Dale Sayler details guests Miss Leighton Barbour Mardell Waters and the staff, flags an unlocked window clue, and notes Sayler’s cruelty and hidden affairs. A cashier’s check to Hazel Leighton and a signed release loom as key artifacts in the evolving investigation.

Dale Date O'Leary Sayler Miss Leighton Mr. Barbour Barbour Mr. Mardell Miss Waters George Barbour Quleary Mardell Hazel Leighton Dele Martin Sayler

Social Calendar Prominent social events noted in Hope pages

A Wednesday bridge club meeting at Mrs. Roberto LaGrorie's home and a separate bridge gathering for Miss Marjory Waddle are listed for August 5. A Children of the Confederacy August meeting is set at Miss Dorothy Henry's, with Eastern Star at Masonic Hall. Al-Wideen class at First Baptist, Hope, at 7 45 p.m. Nancy Jane and Susan Ann Woodford fete by the Parkins sisters with a six o'clock dinner at East Second Red. yellow white summer floral decor and guests named. Further gatherings include young social set at LaGrane bin at the Country Club with summer flowers, games, and refreshments. a Business and Professional Women's club program on citizen rights at the Barrow. Builders class of Hope Gospel Tabernacle meeting at the Youngs' home with plans to increase membership and watermelons served.

Wemneatay Roberto LaGrorie Marjory Waddle Children of the Confederacy cAugust Dorothy Henry Fastern Star Hope Nancy Jane Sisan Ann Wooford Parklis Nerces Susan Ann Woodford Litle Rock Nannie Markc Parkins East Second Red Barbara WiGrone Matilda McKaddin Mary Margaret Hannah Shreveport Alice Lorraine Heard Dorothy O'Neal Jessie Clarice Brown Betty Ann Benson Patricia Williams Evane Milam Sophia Parkins Illanis Nanette Williams Nancy Jane Woodford Barbara LaGrone Matilda MeFardin Matilda Meladdin Barbara LaGrane United States Business and Professional Women's Club Barrow Jean Laseter Ella Posay Home Economic Department University of Arkansas Mary Claude Fletcher The Hope Gospel Tabernacle Foster Young Guy &, Bryse

Weekend Visitor Notes and Social Roundup

Personal mentions list Walter Sederight from New York visiting Hope area households including the Olsons and Tompkins. Others include Woodford sisters heading home to Little Rock, Gus Bernier Jr. visiting McRae, Johnsons moving to Camp Jackson, Kolb Edwards relatives in town, Lemleys returning from a southern trip, and Edward Dale Parker Jr. seriously ill in a Searcy hospital. Sugar Loaf mountain near Rio de Janeiro stands about fifty feet higher than the Empire State Building.

W. K. Lemley Mary Julia Janelle Vicksburg Natchez New Orleans Deep South Edward Dale Parker Jr Dale Parker Hope Searcy Thuman Humphries Shreveport Louisiana Mr. and Mes. W. B. Ruggles Rio de Janeiro Empire State Building

Bruce Catton Warns Of Delayed Anti Trust Suit Against Oil Firms

Bruce Catton outlines likely delays in the government anti trust suit against 22 major oil companies as the Defense Commission weighs postponement. He cites potential congressional probing if the move undermines New Deal goals and notes Arnold may be sidelined if pressure mounts. Also covered is Social Security's fifth anniversary with beneficiary counts, payment totals, and fund status.

Gerry Dick NEA Service Washington National Defense Commission Congress Thurman Arnold Justice Department Antitrust Division Arnold Jackson Defense Commission Anti-trust Division Social Security

Drought Hits Kauai as Rainfall Plummets in Year

Honolulu reports drought on Kauai with Mount Waialeale’s annual average of 600 inches dwarfed by only 452 inches recorded through July 23. Separate note states the U S holds about 20 billion dollars in gold in storage.

Honolulu Kauai U. S

Stinnett Explains How Capital Politics Works

Washington writer Jack Stinnett describes how government processes reveal public sentiment during hearings and debates. He explains the role of lobbyists, the influence of home and society lobbies, and how statements by Cordell Hull and other leaders shape perception amid shifting bills.

Jack Stinnett Washington Cordell Hull Havana Charles A. Lindbergh Phooey Hull John J. Pershing Senate House

McDougalds Return From Vacation Visit in Town

Sweet Home Dr and Mrs C H McDougald and daughter Ruth Marian of Washington DC have returned home after vacationing with Mr and Mrs W L McDougald and relatives Letha McDougald also visited her parents and friends She attended school in Washington DC

C. H. McDougald Ruth Marian Washington, D. C W. L. McDougald Letha McDougald Washington

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Martin Angler Roosevelt Baet Misa Dorothy Ward Laing Lucy Les Loyd Jim Huskey Blevins Ralph Harris Harris Cummings Eva Jean Milam Sophia Williams Nancy Woodford Little Rock Betty Ann Bennon Carolyn Hamilton Martha Ann Atkins Matilda McFaddin Bar- Vyara la Grone Charles Benson Bobby Elmore Alastair Guthrie Jack Duffle Bobby Hendrix Bill Conway Charles Hyatt Charles Wallas Sonny Brannan Johnny Brannan Billy Duckett Billy Ed Bayse H. O. Kyler Johnny Gibson Rialto Fred Macmurry Barbara Stanwyck Jonathan Swift Saenger Walter Sederight New York City Mrs. H. M. Olsen R. Tompkins Rose Mary Catherine Stillewater Oklahoma Tompkin W. C. Andrea Andres Temp- King Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater Marie Nonnie Parkins Gus Bernier Jr Mrs Dorsey , McRae, Jr Mr. McRae Richard L. Iohnson Louise Richard Lonoke J. H. McDaniels Columbia South Carolina Mr. Johnson Camp Jackson A. C. Kolb Kolbs G. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards Mamie Louise Louisville, Ky Kolb T. J. Payton Lewisville, Ky Bruce Catton NEA Washington Ceeresnonden Iher Federal Treasury Tressary Social Security Board Dreuth Stinnett Manor Sroup Sweet Home Lydia Pinkham Pinkham's Royal Crown Cola Royal Crown Bottling Company EL Brichn Manhattan Ildrens Rephan's
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