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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
2
The Star outlines support for the Chamber of Commerce county highway program to build all weather roads yearly, reduce dirt roads, back scientific agricultural programs, encourage farmer organizations and cooperative effort, plus state highway progress, tax reform, and budgeting efficiency.
Police officer Robert Overman spearheaded a neighborhood playground project on a quiet Detroit street. Residents cleared weeds, built swings and a baseball diamond from scrap, creating a safe, lively space for children and families. He noted community effort costs little and brings enjoyment.
Huey Long denounces bath tubs as wasteful in a Louisiana speech, proposing 50 cent showers and education against baths. He claims the rich overdo bathrooms while the poor get minimal washing, and accuses Wall Street of backing fellow candidates as Arkansas voters recall his influence.
Last week diverse residents from Delight, Hope, Denison, Stamps, Magnolia and nearby areas visited relatives in town. Guests included Mrs. Mollie Talley, Mrs. J. S. Reed, the Byers family, and others sharing dinners and a Sunday reunion with Barneys Reed, Leon Darwin, and Oak Grove attendees.
Sunday kickoff by Bro. Arnold of Prescott ushers in Methodist revival at Sweet Home. Local families and visitors from Blevins Prescott Little Rock and Washington D C share travels and prayers as attendees join revival at Blevins Church of Christ and scattered meetings with Bro Joe Blue from Miriston Ark.
Guernsey pastor Dr. J. L. Cannon of Hope delivered an inspiring sermon at Water Creek church Sunday afternoon. Local gatherings included visits from the Franks and Gilbert families, and ongoing revival with Rev. Jim Johnston at Yellow Creek.
Berlin reports an international air tour planned to start and end there. The 19 mile route crosses the Alps in France and flies over a water stretch between Copenhagen and Gothenburg. The event highlights European aviation progress and cross border flight paths.
Capital for a new Mineral Springs bank has been paid in and the institution aims to open for business by September 1. Ernest Knight, formerly cashier of the First National Bank at Mineral Springs, will serve as cashier of the new bank.
Emmet and Mrs Roseberry of Baltimore and another Roseberry party visited Mrs Willie Beauclair recently. Kinard of El Dorado, Townsend of Little Rock and several families vacationed and visited relatives here and in Little Rock. A birth announced: Jo Ann Townsend born August 16 to Mr and Mrs Townsend. Various residents of Colfax Vivian Longview Sherman Magnolia Cardiff and Spring Hill were noted visiting or spending weekends with local families.
V. Moore of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce tells the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads he seeks a new first class air mail system with a 25 percent postage rise to fund an air mail network promising 36 hour delivery between any two post offices nationwide.
In Nebraska City a redbird taps the window of George C. Eicher each morning. The persistent bird wakes him with its energetic rapping and, once fed, departs singing. The cardinal remains unaware its host is leaving soon for vacation.
Contented Cows Nelson B C reports George Fieldhouse faced financial embarrassment after losing his wallet containing four ten dollar bills and two others upon returning home from a hay affair. The article notes cows were mostly satisfied with hay while one fed on lettuce.
A man retracing his steps finds a cow calmly munching on coins. He manages to save only a single ten dollar bill and one one dollar bill from the bizarre incident.
Norfolk reports building operations for January through May totaling 605,032 dollars, up from 580,747 dollars a year earlier. The 25,285 dollar increase marks stronger construction activity in the city.
Ottawa reports Canada produced 2,693 fine ounces of gold in 1931 valued at $55.69 million, with Ontario mines supplying over 70 percent. The 1930 output stood at 2,102,068 fine ounces valued at $43.45 million.
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