Platform aims to boost Hempstead County progress in 1930
The Star endorses municipal power revenue use to improve urban social resources and sanitary conditions, backing the Chamber of Commerce. It calls for County highway program expansion to build all weather roads yearly, supporting farmers and cooperative efforts. Continued state highway progress and tax reform are urged to fund efficient government and eradicate cattle tick threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PoiTx
Orul
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Arkansas
Preparedness for Peace and War in Our Time
The piece argues for preparedness in peacetime, noting movable water tanks in Fifth Corps areas for drought relief and the need to guard against nonmilitary threats. It stresses maintaining reserves of men and supplies, likening readiness to national defense and public health, citing Panama fever control as an example of proactive effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comet
Fifth Corps
Ohio
Prosime
America
Panama
Fess Plans Issue Driven Campaign For Congress Control
Republican National Committee chairman Fess says the fight against Democrats will focus on issues not personalities. Farm relief and the tariff emerge as key questions with varied regional stances on export debentures and protection. Loyalty to the president and a slogan about keeping us out of the panic are highlighted in the strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Givarond Fess
Republican National Committee
Congress
Senator Eas
Fess
New Jersey
New York
Massachusetts
Iinois
Wisconsin
Montana
Kansas
Nebraska
World Court
Pennsylvania
Davis
Capper
Prohibition Shifts Aim of Washington Political Map
Washington eyes suggest three surrounding districts could gain wet representation in the next Congress. The Virginia eighth, and Maryland fifth and sixth, nocolor districts now split between dry leaders escalating dry pressure and wet sentiment amid recent shifts. Gambrill in St. Mary’s county aligns with wet forces, while Zintman in Maryland sixth faces Lewis a former dry ally now opposing prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Ashington
Washington
District of Columbia
Virginia
Tate George Washington
Maryland
St. Mary's Rye
St. Mary's County
Stephen W. Gambrill
A. K. Love
Mary's County
Gambrill
Frederick N. Zintman
Congress
David J. Lewis
Tavish Commission
Cty
Montgomery
St. Mary's
Prince Georges
Anne Arundel
Washington District Manifold Political Sketch Near Capitol
Washington observers note persistent interest in adjacent counties and nearby districts with debates over wet and dry candidates for the eighth Virginia district. The piece mentions Congressman R. Walton Moore’s retirement and the looming fall campaign with several local names tied to political contests and social events around Evening Shade and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziktoyan
Alpina
Lewis
Montgomery
Frederick
Virginia
Averington
Fairfax
R. Walton Moore
Howard W. Smith
Frank
Ball
Thomas J. Keith
Crandad Mackey
Eo Uy Dejarnette
Acts to Aid Farmers Rally Government relief drive
Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde met with President Hoover at the White House to coordinate drought relief. He ordered a county by county survey to measure crop damage from the prolonged dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Hyde
White House
Hoover
Bearrs Fact: Odd News From Across The Globe
A Woolwich man built and lives in a coffin to test fit while a Washington boy crafted a violin from 2500 matches. Arkansas campaign sandwiches sickened 60, botany blamed. British police puzzled by many stolen paintings as farmers report sun baked potatoes with peeled skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Daily Crossword Puzzle and Local Notes Collage
Tecent crossword fragment listing various clues and answers mixed with local notices. Mentions Hope Arkansas topics like baptisms and church events. Includes names Lester Craft Walker Wiggins and El Dorado Hot Springs visitors, plus Sunday school notes and prayer meeting reports.
Welcome Luth er Steed and family to Rocky Mound
The community greets Mr. Luther Steed and family from Wheelen Springs as he assumes the role of principal at the local school. Jim Bearden and family relocate into the former Bosney residence. Mrs. N C Purtle visits relatives near Union with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Messer and Miss Beg Pickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Steed
Wheelen Springs
Steed
Jim Bearden
Les Bosney
N. C. Purtle
Union
Clifford Messer
Miss’ Beg
Pickard
Evening shadows and church updates in local notes
Mr and Mrs W W Wright and family visited his parents at Shower Springs Friday and Saturday then visited Edward Wright of Rocky Mound Saturday night and Sunday. Ruth Welch returned home Saturday at Patmas. After a week with Mrs Denne Nichols and Mrs Alice Nichols and children of Liberty Hill spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Elmore Nichols. Mr and Mrs Graham of Allen visited Hope on Monday. The meeting closed last Thursday night with five new members added to the church roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Myrtle Bearden
Willie Stroud
Washington
Stevens
Claud Vann
McNab
J. T. Havaar
Tan
L. H. Mitchell
DeAnn
Earl Upchurch
Patmos
T. H. Butler
Nevada County
Ralph Hunt
Shirley Bearden
Owen Jones
Centerville
Tom Butler
Green Laseter
Les Boswell
Alice Williams
Bryan
Stamps
Dale Hunt
Ee Hunt
Hunt
Julia Chester Hospital
W. W. Wright
Shower Springs
Edward Wright
Rocky Mound
Jim
Jessie Mae
Ruth Welch
Patmas
Dennie Nichols
Alice Nichols
Liberty Hill
Elmore Nichols
Graham
Allen
Hope
Spring Hill Rain Brings Needed Relief Across Community
The rain in Spring Hill provided much needed relief to residents easing weary days. Mrs. Mary Yovom visits her daughter Mrs. Maude Ross near Kinmet this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Odom spend the weekend with Neat and Mrs. Odom of Patmos. Ezra McDowell continues with his local business pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Mary Yovom
Maude Ross
Kinmet
Mrs
Harvey Odom
Mrs. Neat _ Odom
Patmos
War on dirty rings in Hempstead County ad fights for clean government
A political ad from a defeated Hempstead County candidate thanks supporters and pledges to fight dirty political tricks. The speaker repeatedly asserts integrity, promises continued friendship to opponents, and declares a campaign for clean politics and good government despite the primary defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heven
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A Blive
Alex
H. Washburn
South Main Street
Hope, Ark
FE. Palmer
Alex Jr. Washburn
Aransad
Associated Press
Janis
Cliy Cnet
Nevada
Ind
LaFayette
Ution
Cal
RB. R. McCormick. Mente A
South America
Chile
Mr. Ford
Edison
Mr. Edison
Duluth Herald
Atti
Attier Washington
Cullen Lands
Holy Ode
Samta
White Chapel
William Wright
Evening Shade
E. G. Wright
Julia Bearden
Chas Stevens
Rhode
Bearrs
Woolwich
England
Howee Y Lermpermaan
Baron Wert
Kind
Wally
Mai
Sil
T. Bette
Coneminiy Pineard Meonir
Seiten Rtoe Tent
Igs
Petty Navn
Mahot Wang
Josh
Lewisville Nidway
Lester Craft
Bowlain
Mrs. Walker Wiggins
el Dorado
Lolin
Brother
Dionas
Fas
Perey
Jaz
Jas
NEB Service
Middebrooks Grocery
Middlebrooks Grocery Co
Chase & Sanborn
Ezra McDowell
Hempstead Co
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