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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
13
A Ful n Reports item notes cattle grazing along a highway prompting warnings of arrest for livestock owners. Local authorities emphasize roadway safety and potential penalties for allowing animals to roam public thoroughfares.
Sheriff Clar k Baker issued a Friday notice enforcing the county stock law in Hempstead. He cited complaints of cattle on Highway 67 near Fulton and a tourist nearly wrecking a car after hitting stock. Warnings have been posted along the highway to keep cattle away. court action will follow if complied with.
December cotton opened Friday at 10.59 and closed at 10.45 with middling spot at 10.57, reflecting market activity in New York. The snippet notes price movement across the trading session, capturing late-1920s or early 20th century cotton market wording.
A historical language puzzle presents dialogues with rulers and dignitaries. It explores proper forms of address for a duke, an emperor, an ambassador, and a queen’s daughter, prompting readers to fill in blanks to show respectful phrasing and etiquette.
The proposal suggests a larger complex than first proposed with a total cost near $18,000. The building would include an auditorium and gym, a natatorium, a community center, and multiple rooms with showers and a wish room, serving broad communal needs.
Attorney Gene Jack Hall ruled that a sheriff who failed to post 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 Scarey and prompted the White County inquiry.
Congress allocated about 37 million dollars for the program at a 0.75 export payment rate. Officials expect to export roughly 6.0 million bales this season, with past year total around 3.35 million. War cancellations may boost the total slightly while funds may force rate cuts or withdrawal. experts warn of tighter support as the season ends August 1.
A compact aphorism cited as a reflection on how enmity marks a red Jighay as a trait not of humanity but of divine design, attributed to Rojas.
School leader A A Hoenrichs asks A B Wetherington to join the NEA Legislative Commission urging citizens to write Congress and senators for federal aid to schools. This marks the third year Wetherington has been asked to serve, hoping for school improvements next year. The bill funds adult education library services and teacher salaries by need, with Southern states holding about 20 percent of the nations children and wealth. See further notes and plans for county councils leadership meetings and a Forest Planting Demonstration with two acres leased for 99 years, under Soil Conservation Service guidance. Schedule changes blend with 4-H and home demonstration clubs. county agent meeting each section with clubs the same day. Miss Fletcher set in-office times. leadership meetings occur on designated Mondays and other dates. Continued on Page Four.
President reaffirmed policy at Friday press conference that Ohio will implement what the adoption deemed a state's obligations to support needy persons.
An Anderson family home burned, prompting a local "neighbors" shower of house equipment and a public subscription to fund a new house. Residents offered cash and services to help rebuild the damaged residence in Mont.
A lively French carol from Besancon in the Swiss border region tells of tidings of great joy. Originating with simple peasant folk, it centers on shepherds and their late night countryside work and song.
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS May or Maury Maverick friend of President Roosevelt former congressman was acquitted Friday of charges that he 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, below the earlier forecast of 11,845,000. Last year's output was 1,943,000 bales, with 38,945,022 bales in 1938. The 1928-37 average is 13,800,000. Arkansas yields average 318 pounds per acre with 1,410,000 bales produced. ginnings through December 1 show Arkansas at 1,326,118 bales versus 1,282,247 last year.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board says November factory production matched the best month of 1920 on a seasonally adjusted index, reaching 125. The index shows key industries producing goods at similar levels to 1929, though prosperity differs due to weaker consumption and investment. The rise traces from 92 in May to 125 in November, with prior months 88 in June 101 in July 103 in August 111 in September and 120 in October.
Ridgdill is elected clerk for Bois d Arc Camp Woodmen of the World for the 26th time at the lodge meeting for 1940. Other officers chosen include Ray Turner consul commander T C Crowd adviser lieutenant M H Hanson banker Neil Bacon es cort Marvin Waterson watchman Leonard England sentry and A J Wagner auditor. The lodge reports a very successful year and plans Christmas Cheer distribution by the drill team under officer supervision to aid the city’s needy.
A Yerger Referentional Council spokesman said the Negro amateur program at City Hall was a big success. Proceeds will fund new playground equipment.
The United States warns both British and Russian blockaders to halt activity in the Baltic Sea. Neutral ships are granted until Saturday to leave the area, amid rising tensions and diplomatic protests.
Soviet announced a blockade of Finland prompting ships to depart Baltic waters near Finland Friday. U S warns Moscow to be liable for damages to Americans, while Britain faces U N law concerns. Finnish Russian artillery duel near Surimu underscores ongoing hostilities as British forces sink a German submarine and the Thomas Walton is reported sunk off Vestfjord.
In Henderson Kentucky Gus Benton and Joe Roberts spotted a possum while riding a highway. They returned with Benton's two Pekingese dogs named Ko Ko and Shasta to chase the possum. The dogs pursued the animal up a tree and Roberts fired, killing the possum which proved larger than the dogs.
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