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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1930
Page
4
The Census Bureau lists 2,598,151 unemployed Americans, about two percent of the labor force, seeking work as of April. States vary widely from 3 percent unemployment in the South to 33 percent in Michigan, with Arkansas at 0.7 percent.
South-wide hunt for Pred Falr and San Aiken, condemned killers who escaped the Pullen County jail by sawing bars and climbing the outer wall. Police in New Orleans Mobile and other southern cities warned to watch seaports for outside help. Joe Carr, recently freed on bend plea, was their ally. Sentences upheld by the Georgia Supreme Court. execution date delayed.
Clarendon, Aug 23. Following a series of boxcar robberies in this section and portions of Arkansas and Kansas, Dallas New, aged around 40, has been arrested and will be returned by Sheriff Wray Bayle to Kansas state penitentiary, where he is alleged to have violated his parole. Robberies occurred at Pargo on the Missouri Pacific, and North Arkansas Railroad, one theft between Morriss City and Pine Bluff on the Cotton Belt, and several cases of apples and candy were taken. New allegedly sold many cartons of cigarettes to Brinkley and Clarendon. Officers learned he had boarded a Brinkley to Linnie Rock train, raced the train there, and arrested New as he stepped onto the platform. He was returned to Clarendon and jailed.
A Birmingham editor reports a joking radio exchange about breaking a record for pay or advertisement. A voice asks what reward is offered for such a stunt while the editor notes no rewards or offers have been announced. The dialogue hints at promotional curiosity without actual compensation.
Brussels Auxillary reports Bishop Claes, chief missionary in Belgian Congo, says 40,000 natives in Ruanda Province died in a famine caused by drought. Thousands reportedly emigrated to Uganda, part of British territory.
Texarkana opening of the 10 story Motel McCartney on Front Street and State Line Avenue. Thousands attend reception as guests tour the building from basement to roof. Banquet to follow with W A McCartney Sr hosting friends from several states. Building cost and contract details noted with local firms involved.
Hope Senior High School announces no tuition for eleventh and twelfth graders from Hempstead County. Superintendent Miss Beryl Henry says the policy eliminates charges for students living with county residents, advancing the state consolidation plan to extend city high school facilities to rural students. The measure, effective for the upcoming term, broadens public school opportunities across the county.
New York August 23 Stephen Lynch, 28, was sentenced to 30 years in Sing Sing for a robbery in which the loot was a $1 wristwatch. A jury had urged leniency. Judge Levine cited mandatory terms under the Balines law and offered help if Lynch seeks continued service.
Burl Dean Pryor, 22 months old, died in a Russellville hospital two hours after swallowing 15 capsules of Vaudieine prescribed for her aunt Mrs Irene Moon. The infant reportedly swallowed the entire contents as if medicine were on a dresser.
ROCKVILLE Conn Aug 2 Up Stephen Von Euw editor of a local weekly recalls that Calvin Coolidge was a news reporter before his daily articles gained syndication. Von Euw notes Coolidge once supplied news and personal items from Northampton when he was a young lawyer.
In a 50 mile per hour gale off Delaware the Consolidated Fishing Co motor schooner Emily A Foote broke apart as a 40 man crew abandoned ship to two small boats. After a violent night they reached the coast guard line and were later landed safely ashore despite heavy seas.
ST LOUIS August 23 The Ryan Aircraft plant once run by Col Charles A Lindbergh’s Spirit of St Louis group has been bought by Phil Ball owner of the St Louis Browns The purchase includes building and machinery from Detroit Aircraft Corp but manufacturing rights stay with Detroit Ball has no immediate plans for the Missouri site
Hope Legion post called a meeting for Monday night at City Hall to elect officers for the coming year and discuss important matters. The group plans to fund a delegation to the state convention in Fort Smith, which opens Sunday, and a smoker will feature cigars and cigarettes for attendees.
Lon Tendesson of the Hinton community recalls his interest in Abruzzi Rye after inspecting a 60 acre field near Waldo where cattle grazed with little impact. County Agent Lynn Smith notes splitting fields to improve forage, while C H Locke reports sowing turnips and plans rye and oats to reduce feed costs amid drought.
In Dallas Texas August 23 Democratic voters will choose between Mrs Miram A Ferguson former governor and Ross Sterling Houston publisher for the party nomination for governor The bitter campaign centered on pardons and highway bonds with Sterling urging honesty while Ferguson defended her record and her husband s influence in politics Ferguson carried the first primary with 242959 votes to Sterlings 170754 Their combined total was 413714 about half of the vote while nine other candidates gathered 479729 votes
Twelve farmers representing farming communities have been invited to the Kiwanis program at Hotel Barlow on Thursday August 28. County agent Lynn Smith and assistant Grover Kin caid will discuss methods to aid farmers through the upcoming season and drought effects. Invitations were mailed Saturday for a 12:30 assembly and a brief program of about one hour.
A Miami delegate and wife visited Hopeton en route to Texas and witnessed the Hempstead county Watermelon King, Jumbo, weighing 160 3 4 pounds. They arrived during the annual convention period and confirmed local legends about the world champion fruit.
Hope Galfers renew foreign wars Sunday as they travel to Prescott for the Summit golf tournament. They face Prescott Nashville Camden and Arkadelphia with past wins over Prescott Nashville and Camden. Arkadelphia may appear with a full team despite past shortfalls.
LITTLE ROCK August 23 The Democratic State Convention will be held in Little Rock September 18 or 19 Adj Gen F E L Compere chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee will confer with party leaders to fix the date. Unofficially September 18 19 are favored but final approval rests with Compere It was also noted that Jam ar William Sant Monticello manager of Gouvernor Parnell s campaign may be chosen as chairman of the new State Central Committee. He delivered the keynote address two years ago.
Arkansas bankers at a state association meeting endorsed county drouth relief listings to be sent to Harvey Couch for approval. They voiced optimism that drought impacts have been overstated, emphasized self help through Red Cross and state and county agencies, and noted no expectation of federal grants.
The death of 38 year old Ruby King in Columbia follows news of a secret February 28 1925 wedding in Huntsville Alabama announced by H W Fields an insurance agent from Columbia. She died from injuries sustained in a Wednesday night automobile accident.
The Star of Saturday issues printed an erroneous report accusing Finley Goodlett of a disturbance charge. An apology was issued to Mr Goodlett and the correction was sent today to address the mistake and correct the record regarding the involved party.
A giant watermelon named Jumbo claimed the world's championship by weight at 160 3/4 pounds. Farmer Turner of Hope Ros Road raised Jumbo, the heaviest and finest looking entry, which will be displayed at Beets and possibly shown in the city next week.
Washington reports early, tentative approval of federal aid road funds for Arkansas to reimburse state road work after the 1927 flood. Congressman Otis Wingo was told by Agriculture and Bureau of Public Roads officials that drought relief will be considered with Arkansas projects. District Engineer Losh may approve surveys for state construction using highway forces, with payments under the 1927 flood act poised to proceed.
Kay Don, Briton and noted motor racer, was seriously injured when their car overturned and caught fire during the Ulster Tourist Trophy race at the Ros Automotive Club. He had recently returned from the United States where he aimed to beat Segrave's speed record. A separate accident left Day AC. Waite with a severe concussion after a bike overturn.
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