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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
12
New York cot ton opened Friday at 10.43 and closed at 10.45 Middling spot 10.57. The report notes movement in the futures and spot markets with prices tied to Middling quality.
A quirky civic column tests readers on proper address for high status figures. It presents jumbled dialogues with a duke, the U.S. president, an emperor, an ambassador, and a queen’s daughter, asking how to phrase respectful lines.
A proposed project estimates a total cost around 18 000 dollars for a combined auditorium and gymnasium building. The facility would house both spaces plus classrooms showers and washrooms, serving as a community center according to the speaker.
Attorney General Jaye Holt ruled that a sheriff who failed to file a surety bond cannot continue in office even if the county clerk has not certified the lapse to the governor. The opinion was sent to Prosecuting Attorney Elmo Taylor of Searcy, outlining a White County situation.
Congress has allotted about 27 million dollars for the cotton export program. At current payment rates, roughly 600 000 additional bales could be exported, with small increases from canceled wartime commitments. Experts warn funds may only cover about 6 000 000 bales through next August, risking further subsidy reductions or withdrawal. The report notes foreign shipments last year were around 600 bales, the smallest in six decades.
Fragmentary statement questions whether viewing an enemy defines a religion or a nonbeliever culture. It reflects a vague, philosophical line about identity and conflict within belief systems.
Avny H Henrichs, NEA president, asks A B Wetherington, superintendent of Blevins Schools, to serve on the NEA Legislative Division. He urges citizens to write lawmakers to promote federal aid for schools. This marks the third consecutive year he has been asked to serve. The bill would fund buildings, water education, library services and teacher salaries by need. Arkansas and Southern states host about 20 percent of the nation’s children with roughly that share of tax resources. Leadership meetings will be held at three centers to ease club women’s attendance. The council plans a Forest Planting Demonstration with two acres of trees on land leased for ninety years. An extension with the Soil Conservation Service will be coordinated by Frederick J. Shuntly. Meeting dates were adjusted to align with 4H club meetings. The Year Book discussion urged it to include meeting‑procedure advice and lists of currently continuing and new clubs and memberships.
Partial readable item mentions cattle on road and a threat to stack on highways. Article fragment suggests a vehicle or cattle hazard affecting travel. no clear date or organization. Contains limited names and locations, not enough for a full incident report.
Sheriff Clark Baker warned in Fulton that livestock must be kept off public highways or face enforcement under the county stock law. Complaints cited cattle on the highway near Highway 67 and a tourist narrowly avoiding a wreck. Bakers posted warnings and said court action would follow if stock isn’t kept up.
President reaffirmed state duty to care for deserving citizens. He said Ohio must carry out the action defined as a state responsibility, during a Friday press conference.
A home and family were reportedly destroyed by fire as residents Pablo and others rallied with a shower of house gifts and promises to aid. They announced they would abandon subscription to fund four new houses, while locals offered cash and services.
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS May or Maury Maverick friend of President Roosevelt former congressman was acquitted Friday of charges that she conspired to pay poll taxes for other persons at the last city election.
The Department of Agriculture reports the 1939 cotton crop at 11,792,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, down from a prior forecast of 11,845,000. Last year produced 12,145,022 bales. The national yield averages 235.9 pounds per acre, with Arkansas at 318 pounds per acre and 1,410,000 bales total. Ginnings to December 1 reach 1,336,118 in Arkansas versus 1,282,247 a year earlier.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board says November factory production, seasonally adjusted, reached 125, the best 1929 figure. The index shows key industries producing similar goods to 1929, though population and capacity growth skew comparison. The rise followed a 92 May start, with 98 June, 101 July, 103 August, 110 September, 120 October, and 103 November last year.
John W. Ridgeill was elected clerk of Bois d Arc Camp Woodmen of the World for the 26th consecutive time at the 1940 officer election. Other officers named include Ray Turner consul commander T C Crowde adviser lieutenant M H Hanson banker Neil Bacon ose cert Marvin Wateryon watchman Leonard England sentry and A J Wagner auditor. The lodge reports a successful year, the best since 1895, with drill team and plans to distribute Christmas Cheer to the needy under officer supervision.
A spokesman for the Verger Recreational Council said the Negro amateur program held at City Hall this week was a big success. Proceeds will fund new equipment for the Negro playground.
News briefs report a Soviet Russia announced blockade of Finland prompting Nutar ships to leave waters near Finland by noon Saturday. U S Hull warns Russia liable for American damages and Britain’s blockade seen as breach of international law. Artillery clashes near Summa and a British plane sinks a German submarine amid other war developments.
Henderson Kentucky report of Otis Benton and Joe Roberts riding along a highway spotting a possum. They drove back with Benton's two Pekingese dogs and chased the possum up a tree. Roberts shot the possum, which proved larger than the dogs.
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