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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1932
Page
2
The Star's Platform urges applying power plant revenues to Hope's social needs and pavement upgrades. It backs the Chamber of Commerce and supports a county highway program for all weather roads yearly. It promotes cooperative agricultural benefits and state highway progress.
The piece discusses how debt settlements collide with broader interests. It notes that while nations owe large sums, pressing full payment could harm trade and prosperity. It weighs British and American views and warns that collecting debts may not serve long term national self-interest.
Al Smith proposes sweeping changes to New York City's governing framework. He argues a drastic revision from city hall to state capitol is needed to reduce waste and streamline administration. The plan, while aimed at New York, could serve as a model for national reform.
The piece reports Henry Ford will soon regain full activity after a delicate operation. It praises Ford as a capable industrialist and notes American industry will need his brains and energy in the coming year. It expresses relief he will return to work.
A mix of public statements from figures including U S Johnson of California and Dr Glen Frank in the wake of party tensions. Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt notes a renewed national spirit while Henry Ford asserts he has no plan to retire.
A columnist description suggests a plump woman in a red satin gown with a shiny belt buckle and urges readers to exercise to slim the waist. It details bending, floor stretches, and arm swings as daily routines to improve litheness and self image.
Eighteen members of the Henderson State college championship football squad at Arkadelphia received sweaters and letters for their last season. Senior captains Weldon Tarver and Vernon Dokey led the group with others from Benton Mobile and Malvern, noting three year, two year, and first year players, plus student manager Sam Strong.
A vintage Hi Ho puzzle challenges readers to cut out seven mystic pieces and arrange them to form a soldier boy’s silhouette. The item invites solvers to test spatial reasoning and assemble a pictorial figure from puzzle parts.
The Magnolia A. and M. Agri Club won Stunt Night with a seven minute burlesque titled The Economic Situation. Ten organizations entered the contest sponsored by the Mulerider staff. the winner will receive a free $15 page in the yearbook. A mystery beauty contest by ten boys accompanied the program, which did not count in the stunt results. The out of town judges tied the W. A. A. and Company D for second place.
London The British National Physical Laboratory has been experimenting with a waste product of the woolen industry, lanoline, as a rust preventative. The substance is coated over steel and is said to have shown no rust formations after three years of weather exposure. It is similar in consistency to motion tallow.
Linda Averill suspects her cousin Amos Peabody was murdered after a fall from a second story balcony. With four house guests as suspects, Linda and husband Tom keep them in the house while Dr. Boyle delays, and Rosie confesses a flirtation with Li an Shaughnessey. Linda orchestrates a plan to reveal truth and protect Rosie, as tension rises.
A First Presbyterian church of Hope Arkansas issues formal resolutions praising Rev William R Anderson D D describing his devotion to Christ and community. The document notes his worldwide vision and inspirational teaching and states he leaves a vacancy in the hearts of the congregation. Copies will be filed, sent to the widow and local press.
In pursuance of a Chancery Court decretal order in case No 2617 Joe Porterfield vs Ode Taylor et al the Commissioner will sell at public vendue at the Washington Arkansas courthouse front door on January 2 1932 the SW quarter SE quarter and SE quarter SW quarter of Section 25 Township 13 South Range 24 West totaling 80 acres in Hempstead County Arkansas Terms: three months credit with bond and security. 10 percent interest per annum from sale and a lien on the property to secure payment. Dated December 12 1932 Willie Harris Commissioner Chancery
The Star lists candidates for the Democratic primary in Hope. R A Ruff Boyett is nominated for mayor. Dwight Ridgdill and Raymond F Jones are named for treasurer. Election action rests with the January 24, 1933 primary.
Prof Henry C Sherman argues vitamin C rich foods like tomatoes and sauerkraut can prolong youth. He says those who eat these foods stay young longer than those who do not.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a breakthrough emulsion that soothes inflamed membranes, halts germ growth, and relieves persistent coughs, colds, bronchitis, and throat troubles. It claims quick stomach absorption and a money back guarantee if relief isn’t found after following directions.
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