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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
3
County Judge L F Higgason calls a meeting of Hempstead County cotton growers and ginners at 2 o clock Friday afternoon August 24 in Hope city hall. The purpose is to adjust rates for ginning and wrapping this season s crop. Growers and ginners from every district are invited to attend.
Ford sedan stolen from Harry Hawthorne's home after 12 o clock Tuesday night. The car was in the detached garage at Hook Migrecha Cove Street and had new casings with the motor recently overhauled. Police notified nearby towns and cards mailed to potential witnesses.
H M Melver president of Melver Loan Co of Texarkana is charged with embezzling six first mortgage bonds valued at 75522 from Samuel Caspari of Alexandria Louisiana. Louisiana seeks his extradition. Arkansas governor has approved the return process. Sheriff Turquette confirms a requisition warrant is en route.
Columbus woman netted a 16 pound catfish at Red Lake last Friday while perch fishing. Using a small hook she felt a large bite and after a lengthy fight landed the hefty fish, providing food for several people.
In Harlan Kentucky thirty six indictments were returned in coal field cases on Tuesday including a charge of criminal syndicalism against Mrs Jessie London Wakefield a former University of Washington co ed.
Wuhan center and surrounding cities Hankow Wuchang Hanyang faced one of the worst storms since 1905 with high winds and flooding. Yangtze River runoff washed away hundreds daily while Shanghai Bund and Whangpoo water rose foot deep. Relief HQ flooded and thousands displaced as crews tallied uncertain death tolls.
In Bradley Arkansas the skull of a man found chained to a tree near Arkana is to be identified. Mr and Mrs T Causey and Mr W C Hair of Shreveport examined the body and expect a physician to aid. They suspect W C Hair vanished after a suspected fake deal with a large sum of money on him.
Horatio Ark announces revival meetings led by Rev W W Chyle tic pastor at the Methodist church beginning Sunday August 30 and continuing through September 6 with assistance from Rev B A Buddin of Peruark.
Tokyo police struggled to control vast crowds as Charles Lindbergh and his wife arrived by train from the naval base at Gasumigaure, following a 7 132 mile flight from New York. Officials reported one of the densest crowds seen in years as they sought a glimpse of the famous couple.
John J. Martin Sr 61 of East Third Street was critically hurt at 6 oclock Wednesday morning when a truck overturned on the new dump along highway No 67 east of the city He is employed by Lacy Goria company Ot Dall on bridge construction for drainage structures He was taken to Julia Chester hospital where X rays showed a fractured pelvis and thigh The dump's ruts from recent rains may have caused the accident Martin a longtime local citizen and former truck farmer moved to town years ago as a carpenter He joined the Lacy company when bridge work began on the Hope Emmet link of No 47 last spring
Governor Parnell sent four telegrams to President Hoover detailing Arkansas recovery from the drought and praising unemployment relief committee appointments. He urged liberalization of federal highway aid and faster public improvements to spur statewide recovery.
Mrs. W. S. Schooley of Schooley Arkansas near Columbus 18 miles northwest of Hope hosts her sister Mrs. J. W. Harrison of Waco Texas whom she had not seen for 55 years. The two women share stories of childhood during a splendid visit. Mrs. Schooley is 68 and Mrs. Harrison 80.
Sheridan residents plan to burn wood for heating this winter to save fuel costs. Some businesses and even the courthouse may use wood in stoves, reflecting an economy move amid rising energy prices and concerns over revenue from gas use.
The article notes no feasible plan for moving this year's cotton at adequate prices and discusses skepticism toward the Farm Board plan to plow under every third row. It highlights Governor Long of Louisiana's cotton planting proposal, Hempstead county rally support, and a practicable plan to purchase six million bales at up to eight cents per pound, stored and insured by the Farm Board, to be marketed over ten years.
In Shreveport Louisiana a Black man, 44, identified as Landrum Lewis, was fatally wounded after being found hiding in a church cellar following a late night assault on Detective Fred Grant. Officers fired several rounds, and Grant remained in critical condition.
MONTE NE Ark A third party convention adopted the name Liberty party led by William H Harvey amid platform clashes calling for monetary reform public utility ownership and a five year moratorium on private debts. A militant minority of about 200 delegates tried to insert their views but failed to be heard. Dr Samuel W Erwin of Leesville Texas was ejected by the chair as the platform was adopted amid turmoil and confusion.
Delph Smith, 55, a Linda farmer, confessed to killing Charles Day, 35, of Portageville, at a fishing camp north of Caruthersville, then throwing Day's body into Wolf Bayou. Day's body was found the next day. Mrs. Smith provided the information leading to the arrest, saying both men had been drinking and that Day pursued attentions to her.
J E Gamble a 58 year old Ashdown farmer was sent to the state penitentiary for life after pleading guilty to killing John Phillips over a $1 50 debt. His 12 year old wife indicted with him was committed to the state hospital for nervous diseases as accessory.
ASHEVILLE N C Judge M W Barnhill on Wednesday reduced the sentence of Jake Les Jr convicted of conspiracy to defraud a bank here. The new term is two to six years with suspension upon payment of a $525,000 fine. The change removes the need for Lea to post bond pending appeal.
In Mexico City Deputy Manuel H. Ruiz of Jalisco was shot dead minutes after violent clashes erupted in the chamber during a dispute over defending the governor of Jalisco. Amid shouting and disorder, Ruiz announced the protest, was struck by eight bullets, and died. Deputy Sebastian Allende was gravely injured and Esteban Garcia Alba wounded.
Flying Abductor evades pursuit after kidnapping two young sons of Bishop, Cel. Henry Billingsley, a novice aviator, landed the stolen plane and vanished with Junior five and Gene eight. Sheriff Hutchinson heads posse toward Owena Valley foothills as notes threaten immunity and divorce custody.
BEAUMONT Texas JP reports four territorial lawmakers weigh a special session to enact cotton screnge laws. Three oppose. C E B Nicholson of Port Neches undecided. Senator W B Cousins and reps True wat O Quinn and J R McDougald doubt such legislation is proper remedy.
Bulletin from Nice reports the death of a prominent French author aged 47. His wife, believed to be the writer Wilde, may be his survivor. At his passing he was working on a biography titled Bernard Shaw.
County Judge M Z Chesshir of Center Point ruled that Dierks attorneys must prove that one third of the petition signers were qualified electors in Howard County. The odd phrasing suggests a contested verification of voter eligibility in the petition filing.
A summer revival is under way at Mt. Nebo Church three miles south of Patmos led by Rev. J W Price, pastor, with Elder E B Jones of Magnolis. Born and reared here, Jones is a noted Baptist preacher in South Arkansas. Home Coming Day is set for Friday August 28 with two sermons and a noon picnic lunch. Relatives old acquaintances and friends are urged to attend the services during the week and Friday.
Martin Sennet Conner, 40, secured the Democratic nomination after defeating Hugh White in Mississippi runoff primary. The victory, by a 17,000 majority, assures the governor race win. Conner will assume office next January after Theodore Bilbo.
Gladys O Donnell of Long Beach California lands her speed plane at Tucson airport to lead the Santa Monica to Cleveland cross country air derby on the Phoenics to Tucson lap. Her time is 41 minutes 26 seconds with Phoebe Omlie second at 42 minutes 1 second. Olema Granger is third, Louise Theden fourth, Florence Lowe Burnes fifth.
Elbest and May families from Hope and Nevada county traveled to Rogers Arkansas to attend the funeral of Dr. R. M. May. The service is expected Friday. exact arrangements remain unclear. Neighbors recall the late doctor as respected in the community.
Fragmentary United Kingdom dispatch notes Cabinet meeting with unclear references to power shifts and statements attributed to M Donald. Mention of former leader and possible changes in government position appears in incomplete text with several garbled phrases.
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