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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1938
Page
3
Howard Hughes and his transport plane completed a Los Angeles to New York crossing in 10 hours 34 minutes at about 20 000 feet to test a new oxygen mask. He surpassed the previous record by nearly 30 minutes and noted strong potential for high altitude future flights.
Berlin declares Captain Thomas Kendrick a spy after he was seized by the German secret police. The German note says the British ambassador Neville Henderson was asked to leave Vienna promptly, while Britain confirms Kendrick’s release.
An elderly man and his wife fall for a long running scam claiming Robert Morris loaned money to the government. They pay hundreds then thousands in fees to “prove” lineage. Investigation finds no debt to Morris. warning that this heirs racket has resurged with new letters and demands.
Mrs H C Ridghill, aged about 12 by error, died Monday at the home of her son John W Ridghill at 627 West Fifth Street after about two weeks illness. Born in Georgia she came to Hempstead county about 50 years ago settling five miles south of Hope. She was a member of First Methodist church since childhood. Sunday funeral at First Methodist with Rev Rute officiating. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Surviving: two sons We oD Ridghill and John W Ridghill of Hope, one daughter Mrs Jk V Stephenson of Happy, and nine great grandchildren. pallbearers listed as grandsons. honorary pallbearers named.
A fragmented classified page presents word puzzles asking for missing links. It references a justice unit of Cuba, a foreign commissary Silvinoff, Ernest Hemingway’s first bout titled Time, and a word meaning the opposite of another.
An 18 pound water melon, the year’s largest, was brought to Hope Saturday by J A Porterfield at Patmos. The melon, Triumph variety, is on display at Hope Furniture Company for sale. Porterfield and his sons crowned the display, and he hinted at larger melons in his future harvests.
In New York Harlem, foremen linked to the numbers racket face a grand jury as Jimmy Hines stands accused of politicking for rackets funds. Testimony alleges thousands of dollars moved to election campaigns, with $10,000 reportedly taken from a bank treasury in fall 1933 as part of the broader rackets involvement.
A spokesman announced Saturday that the Hope Band Auxiliary cleared 186.41 by sponsoring a carnival that closed after a two week stay in Hope. A committee to seek concessions at the Hope High School football stadium was named, comprising Mops, Dewey Bush, Mrs. Clifford Franks, Mrs. Leon Budy, and Mrs. Floyd Crank.
Hempstead County Democratic Convention in Hope certified nominees and chose delegates to the State Democratic Convention in Hot Springs on September 15. Delegates include Atkins, Weisenbarger, McFardelin, Baker, Sickle, Filkinton, Darnell, Hill, Wileston, and Shutts with listed alternates. Road overseer and constable races by township announced. county convention left to Darnall and Parker to select nominee. Republican meeting set for August 24 in Hope to choose delegates and alternates for the state convention and central committee.
AP photo shows Oscar D. Middlebrooks of Patmos kneeling beside ripe melons on his farm near Patmos. The picture, taken last week by Harale Sing, travels with AP from Dallas. The story notes the 195 pound all time champion title once held by Dick Fowell of Hollywood.
An NEA Service feature recalls early Peace River valley settlement starting in 1904, led by Staff Sergeant Anderson who curbed contraband liquor and solved the Charley King murder. The narrative spans Eskimo encounters, Arctic explorations, and Mountie justice across Canada and Alaska, ending with a tease of a continuation on Page Three.
Arkansas reaches the third anniversary of the Social Security Act with all ten programs in operation. In the state, 269,486 workers applied for old age numbers, 150,000 earned unemployment credits, 41,560 needy residents receive public assistance, and federal funds support health and welfare services. Five field offices operate in Arkansas as the Social Security Board tracks old-age and unemployment programs in Region IX.
The Hope Chamber of Commerce invites every member to the annual meeting on Thursday night September 1 following a banquet at the Barlow hotel. Dues paid through August 1, 1998 waive charges. others may reserve at 40 cents per plate for 125 covers. Secretary notices two days ahead of time. C C Lewis and Carter Johnson organize the program and speaker. Sid Bundy chairs the attendance committee.
Berlin reports Reichsfuhrer Hitler touring training grounds as Second Army Corps troops practice maneuvers. Industrialists face a labor shortage as mobilization drains workers, with officials in Stetin discussing war materiel demands and manpower strain.
C R Milburn, agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance, returns to duties after a 15 month layoff following injuries from a vehicular accident. He had previously served with the company for two and a half years. The accident occurred in the residential section of Hupe.
Senator Pope of Idaho, a Roosevelt ally, said he is weighing an independent bid for the November election after losing the Idaho Democratic primary. He noted receiving over a thousand letters and many calls urging him to run and will decide in coming weeks after consulting with officials in Washington and Idaho Democratic leaders.
Progress reported in Arkansas Centennial Commission drive to raise 125000 for an Arkansas sales agency at New York World's Fair. Major gifts include Republic Mining & Manufacturing Co 2000 Arkansas Louisiana Gas 1000 and Southwestern Bell 600. About thirty banks have sent checks and governors proclamation designates a World Fair solicitation period as Crusaders canvass statewide.
Rome reports a Fascist party bulletin says a conference between Achille Starace and Marquess Limbertat Vignoli produced an agreement to conform with 1931 accords. Catholic Action will remain within religious and spiritual duties, narrowing its public role under Fascist oversight.
New Orleans cotton opened Saturday at 41 and closed at 38.4.
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