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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1937
Page
4
Three Americans are among about 400 killed and 1,000 wounded when a heavy artillery shell struck a crowded department store in the International Settlement. A second shell failed to explode, and several Americans narrowly escaped tragedy amid the widespread chaos and injuries.
In Tientsin area south of Peiping fierce fighting involves about 0,000 Chinese and Japanese troops 40 miles southwest of Peiping. A shell hit a United States naval warehouse, destroying a six story building but not detonating. Wounded Americans include Anthony Billingham, Robert Abend, Rhinche Tenney, with others possibly dead or injured. Shell origin remains unknown as clashes resume around the city outskirts.
Roy Anderson of Hope was chosen as Hempstead representative on the new State Council of Agriculture Science and Industry by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce over the weekend. The council aims to foster new industrial ventures utilizing agricultural products.
A reader quiz on proper sociable conduct for weddings with questions about wedding rings, invitations, divorcee attendance, and taboos. It covers etiquette norms like engagement rings during the ceremony and who should wear white at weddings, with corrective answers and guidance.
Reyenga William P. Reyenga a Dutch born sailor turned farmer died Saturday night at age 93 after a hip injury. He came to the United States in 1893, farmed in Missouri before moving to Emmet where his sons now manage the land. Funeral was Sunday at Emmet Methodist Church with burial in Snell cemetery. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Gulvtra Chicago and three sons Gerald Herman and J W all of Emmet. Active pallbearers were Otis Townsend Redph Beatty Meredith Crumby Charles Stevens Frank Haltom and W W Garland of Emmet. Funeral directors noted he began as a cabin boy at 9 and rose to master mariner before settling in farming.
A H Christian 54 farmer and cotton buyer of Ozan died after a head on collision between the car he rode in and a truck driven by William Tyree near Ozan on Highway 4. Christian died ten minutes later in Hope. Funeral at Ozan cemetery Tuesday 2 30 pm with Rev. Pryor Wheeler officiating. Mrs Christian and son Frank survived. several brothers named. Tyree arrested at the scene.
The Federal Land Bank of St Louis announces the sale of an 80 acre farm in Hempstead county just north of Patmos. Fairel Rider bought the farm for a home through Hugh Smith of Hope. Walter L Rust notes the sale adds to many young farmers entering ownership amid rising product prices and modest farm cost increases.
The guide notes proper forms of address for U S House members and senators. House members receive The Honorable before their name, while senators are addressed as Senator followed by their surname. The text emphasizes politeness and correct titles in formal mail.
A chaotic incident at a newspaper newsroom centers on a woodpecker that repeatedly disrupted the front page layout and copy. Editors scramble as a printer sacked slugs and the bird returns, prompting a hurried investigation and temporary suspension of normal make-up procedures.
Hope Star reports anti Bailey Democrats staged a Hope City Hall rally in support of Congressman John E Milley for the United States Senate. Photographs show Sheriff Jim Bearden George Haynie Steve Carrigan and others among 2000 to 3000 attendees.
In Cody Wyoming a strong gale-fed wildfire swept Shoshone National Forest killing 12 men, many CCC enrollees, and injuring about 50. Firefighters fought through smoldering ruins as rescuers searched for additional victims.
The Hope Band will visit Prescott to perform at the World Exposition Carnival. They earned $922.57 as their share from playing and sponsoring the event. The full band will be guests of the Carnival, playing two nights in Prescott this week. Transportation and rides will be provided by the Carnival management.
Workmen began repairing the Harahan bridge on Monday drawing protests from cotton traders who warned the traffic halt between Arkansas and Tennessee would hinder cotton shipments and pickers.
Little Rock residents await a ruling as Lester Brockelhurst, the convicted killer known as a Mid-Western crime tourist, seeks to overturn the hitchhike slaying of Viet Gates, a Little Rock landowner. The appeal paused the August 27 execution date, with defense and state attorneys presenting arguments.
In Murphysboro a sit down strike halted four threshers refusing to move six remaining loads of wheat bundles until the owner served beer and sandwiches. The owner capitulated.
Hope Chamber of Commerce committees completed names for the membership drive and mailed out letters Saturday urging recipients to return applications to the secretary. The board promises a full member list by classification once the drive finishes, and all Hope residents are welcome to join.
Washington reports Democratic leaders foresee President Roosevelt choosing between reconciliation with hostile party factions or a new national push to pass controversial issues. Some lawmakers expect a possible November special session to address wages and inflation pressures, with a few key members planning for an inevitable fall session.
J Rosser Venable said he would sue to compel a special Senate election call and to block certification of Bailey as the Democratic nominee. The filings include a federal mandamus to force a call for an election and a Chancery Court action in Little Rock to prevent ballot certification. Bailey had not stated when the election would be called.
Hope presented several large water melons to Little Rock Travelers players after a double header with Chattanooga, a gesture witnessed by a large Hope delegation. Melons were carried to the Little Rock clubhouse by Billy Bob Hearndon and presented by Roy Anderson as booster spokesman. Visiting Chattanooga received a sample as well, sharing Hempstead's famed fruit.
Washington reports the Bureau of the Census shows this year’s cotton ginned before August 16 totaling 14 675 bales or round bales as half bales, indicating early season activity and production.
New Orleans October cotton opened at 9.89 and finished the day at 9.56. Spot cotton traded quietly, 19 points lower, middling price recorded at 97.2 cents per pound.
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