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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1931
Page
3
In a spirit of gratitude, Poinsett county farmers sent eight truckloads of vegetables and food to Memphis hospitals and wards. The drought last year worsened hunger in the region, and Red Cross aid helped farmers recover. This year crops are reported bumper in Poinsett County.
A brief, unclear note references Governor Sterling and East Texas, noting a citizen’s reaction to a regular procedure. The fragment hints at political or administrative action, with no clear dates or concrete outcomes available in the readable text.
The Southwest Arkansas Fair in Hope September 21 to 26 will feature a Watermelon Jubilee Day on September 22 with Coronation Ceremonies for Miss Southwest Arkansas. County representatives win titles such as Miss Hampstead and Miss LaFayette, with a final Miss Southwest Arkansas chosen by nonresident judges. The event includes a Watermelon Show, cash premiums, horse races, free acts, midway attractions, and fireworks, inviting statewide participation and Harvest Festival celebrations.
Police seek a private detective from Kansas and two accomplices who lured Kav anaugh Oldham from his home at 1612 Prospect Avenue in Little Rock. The group assaulted Oldham breaking his left leg, after a dispute over work the detective had done. The attacker and car were identified by license number and description. Oldham was treated.
Earl Gill, 45, fatally injured Saturday night near Mountain Home Arkansas when he leaped from a wagon and was struck by an automobile driven by W M Moore of Williamsburg Kentucky. Moore was exonerated. Gill was riding on the wagon when an acquaintance pulled him and he jumped into the path of the car. He died en route to the hospital. Survived by mother a brother and a sister.
The Hempstead County Equalization Board met at the courthouse in Washington Monday morning, organized, and moved to Hope city hall to begin its periodic investigation of property assessments. It will be in session in Hope for a week or more. County Assessor John Ridgdl filed his assessment report with County Clerk Arthur Anderson, who presented it to the board for review. Taxpayers may appear personally before the board for questioning if subject to revised assessments. All taxpayers may discuss assessments with the board. Bob Carrigan of Ozan chairs, Crit Stuart of Washington is secretary. other members are AH Wade of Blevina and Ed Welvis of Washington.
Washington report shows wet and dry groups contesting public opinion on prohibition. F Scott McBride of the Anti-Saloon League says anti-prohibition sentiment is overstated and that a strong majority favor stricter bans, while wet advocates claim shifting attitudes threaten repeal efforts.
The Betts estate building at Second and Walnut reopened Monday with a nearly new one story brick structure. Western Union returned to its Elm Street quarters, and J L Green’s cleaner and presser moved in. The remodeled site features four storefronts including a double opening at the Walnut corner. construction was contracted by T C Crosnes under O A Graves, executor.
Mrs Josephine Towern Warner 24 of Harrison Arkansas died in Springfield hospital from internal injuries after a collision between Hollister and Branson Sunday night. Three Harrison men were injured when the car went over an embankment following the crash with another auto.
Four witnesses to the downtown Pueblo shooting of two officers identified the gunman as Forest Gence, who escaped from the Colorado State Prison earlier this week. Police Chief J. Arthur Grady announced the identification late Saturday.
Mary Elizabeth Boyd ten year old daughter of Henry Boyd a farmer from Holly Grove Arkansas is near death in a Memphis hospital from a mysterious illness believed by physicians to be sleeping sickness. She has been unconscious since April 2nd and grown weaker until now too weak to move.
In Nashville four attorneys for Rogers Caldwell were ordered to serve nine more years on a fraudulent breach of trust charge after affidavits supported a motion for a new trial. A hearing on the motion is set for August 28.
Hope's National Guard company returned home Sunday from Camp McKee in Little Rock. The 153d Infantry detachment included 14 of 63 members who earned marksmanship honors with scores ranging from 190 to 215. Company B from Magnolia, under Maj Basil Newton, was judged the best dressed unit at the encampment.
G. W. Bennett Jr. of Nevada County, aged 79, was found dead in his daughter’s Sun day home around A o clock after family failed to awaken him for breakfast. He likely died of a heart attack. Survived by several children, a brother J. F. Bennett of Hope Route 3, and a sister Mrs. M. J. Edwards near Ansley La. Funeral services were held Monday at 11:30 at Union church conducted by Rev. Thomas.
Beaumont Texas. A wind storm with heavy rain toppled trees around Mauriceville late Saturday afternoon driving many people sheltering but causing no property damage or injuries. A brief downpour was reported at Gist five miles north of Mauriceville.
In Lakehurst New Jersey a fleet of small non rigid airships must yield space as the giant dirigible Akron arrives. The Akron will share the main hangar with the Los Angeles and crowd the lighter craft to a separate field area. The Hampton Roads airship will be crested for the invitory with a 12 foot width and 2 foot height.
Four men named Si oe Gann ates the TAGs GF Spates Frank Powell Carl Crow and Joseph Parsi were executed in the electric chair at Rockview penitentiary on Monday for a murder from three years earlier. A fifth gang member serves a life sentence for another killing. It marks the second time in state history that four men were electrocuted for one murder.
An 18 year old Allen Goodson was struck by a hit and run driver on Twenty seventh and Lewis streets in Little Rock early Sunday night. Will McElroy was arrested on a charge of driving drunk and failure to stop. Goodson was taken to General Hospital by an R F Drummond and Co ambulance.
In Little Rock the Pulaski grand jury’s ouster charges against County Judge W F Sibeck were sustained by Circuit Judge Marvin Harris after a hearing. A suspension order was deferred, giving Sibeck a week to seek a writ prohibiting suspension. Prosecutor Bailey plans formal charges and seeks swift action. Governor Parnell would appoint a temporary successor if suspended. If resigning or removed, a permanent appointment or special election may follow. The Arkansas Gazette notes political maneuvering for the appointment.
The Chinese government sent an informal inquiry via the American consul at Nanking to determine the quantity of wheat available on credit terms for flood stricken areas in China. The cable did not specify the amount and was referred to the Farm Board.
Hope Chronicle issue from February 1 1899 recreates Augustus H Garland native of Washington Ark and former U S attorney general. The paper recounts his death January 26 1892 in Washington D C and notes Garland’s early legal battles to practice before the Supreme Court after the Civil War, his 1866 Senate election and 1874 Arkansas governorship, and his 1876 Senate return.
Reno report states Jack Dempsey filed for divorce from actress Estelle Taylor alleging mental cruelty. Attorney Robert E Burns represents Dempsey. The story notes Taylor did not respond to the suit as filed.
MEMPHIS with U S Department of Agriculture reports widen price swings August 8 to 14 with middling at 6.33 to 6.39 cents per pound across ten markets. New crop movement slower this year as sales total 20,792 last week versus 83,212 a year ago, 1931 crop projected at 15.6 million 500 pound bales with per acre yield 185.8 pounds the highest since 1914. Acreage July 1, 1931 down 10 percent from last year but still large for the period, world cotton supply around 9 million bales in July 31 estimates.
DEKALB Illinois two test fliers Dar Glassburn and Joseph Koiser both of Dixon Illinois were killed when a monoplane they were testing went into a tailspin at about 1000 feet and crashed at DeKalb County Airport ten miles north of DeKalb.
The article reports on Albert, a former cabinet member now in New Mexico state prison, as Mrs. Chase, his daughter, questions clemency. Attorney General Mitchell explains petitions were held back, with prosecutors not recommending pardon or reduced sentence. The piece notes limits under five orders for exceptional cases and cites concerns about a bribery link and the medical fitness of the convict.
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