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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1934
Page
5
A long clipping of holiday scenes and community notices from a Texas town, including a Christmas pageant with a poetical verse, visits by Mr and Mrs Jimmie Welsh and Miss Jessa Glasgow, Boy Scout programs, Methodist society meetings, and various church and civic events with names, places, and dates mentioned.
Creed Caldwell grew up in Jefferson County and ran a farm for his family at age 11. He moved to Pine Bluff to work for D Wastell, delivering goods by wheelbarrow after long store hours. Caldwell entered politics in 1892 aiding W D Innes, won county delegate roles, and was elected representative with H K Toney and Z F Foster before serving as Jefferson County senator for two terms starting in 1901 and later until 1951.
A complex legal dispute unfolds as Long seeks to uphold a new act while the attorney general argues it is unconstitutional. Judge Byrnes rules lack of federal jurisdiction, and the case centers on board control and conflicts with existing law. The dispute comes as the Public Works Administration suspends roughly 14 million dollars in loans to Louisiana amid oversight of Long's governance.
A garbled collage cites Maj Gen Butler, Austin J. Roche, Luis Pironcdylle, Marriner S. Eccles, and Kay Boyle. The passage presents misquoted lines on capitalism, democracy, and vice, with fragmented references to Buffalo officials and a Nobel Prize context, lacking clear narrative or dates.
Three Democratic State Committee members favor an earlier March primary with supporters noting time to contest nominations and elect National Convention delegates. Governor Futrell and Harry L. Ponder also indicate favorable views, while opponents argue March risks weaker campaigning due to weather and could empower other parties.
Nine alleged counter revolutionists were executed in Minsk after conviction on terrorism charges. An official note says most came from Poland with revolvers and bombs. three more await investigation. Across the region, the terror sweep continues with hundreds already condemned since the assassination of Sergei Kirefi on December 1. A separate survey notes 14,000,000 of Mexico’s 15,000,000 inhabitants are full or part Indian.
The Fordmount Theatermobile arrives in Hope Thursday at 3 pm in front of the Saenger theater for a 4 45 pm screening. The $2000 traveling showhouse tours the U S since July 4, featuring scenes from Here Is My Heart with Bing Crosby Kit Carlisle Jimmy Savo and more plus Popeye and Betty Boop cartoons. Four trained men operate the projection with the latest sound and electrical gear under H E Howard supervision.
In Hamburg Arkansas on Tuesday C G Mears, chair of the Ashley county central democratic committee, testified about offers of a job and $1000 to switch county votes to Wade Kitchens in the August Democratic primary. He recounted statements by G P George and J Spencer, with further remarks by Rufus Wilson. The trial centers on alleged vote tampering tied to Tilman Parks’ nomination defense amid a contest filed by Kitchens.
Mrs J M Jones aged about 60 dropped dead at her home shortly after 3 pm on Wednesday. Death was attributed to heart attack. The report appears in the Toronto Glebe with brief mentions of a family scene and a question about cake.
Stuttgart Arkansas Rotary Club hears R L Hill of Columbia Missouri say optimistic about economy and improvement prospects based on 30 000 miles of travel since becoming Rotary International president He credits Rotary with fostering international understanding and world peace urges Rotarians to help employ graduates and to support youth programs with a data committee planned to assist students after graduation.
In Columbus Ohio one of the convicted slayers of newspaper editor Don Mellett of Canton was freed Tuesday. Louis Mazer, who testified for the state pleading guilty to a murder, received a commutation to an indeterminate term of five to life years. Gov. George White said the release was recommended by the trial judge the prosecutor and the prison superintendent. The widow of the slain editor was not asked for views and vowed to fight the slayers in prison. Three others remain in prison including Pat McDermot Floyd Streisenberger and Ben E Rudner.
Sweet Home reports Rev. W. J. Sherrill of Benton filled a monthly appointment Sunday. Visitors and locals include Mr. and Mrs Louly Urry and Miss Virgie Whattey, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grimes with Sutton relatives, Caryl Morris and children at Yarberty home, and Nolen at services. Laura Yarberry returned from visit at Cal e. W. T. Yarberry and son James Sewell visited Preswyth Saturday afternoon.
In Liberty Col Edward M House argues Britain may seek an alliance with Japan as the United States contemplates relinquishing the Philippines. He notes English dislike of the United States and Britain's preference for an understanding with Washington over Japan, while cautioning Britain could align with Japan if a satisfactory US deal is not possible.
The Prescott area hosted a flurry of Sunday visits with Mrs. Ethel Stone as friends and relatives from nearby towns dropped in. Notables included Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Delaney, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Huskey, and Mrs. Ex Schoonover, among others, sharing meals and fellowship.
Alfred P Sloan Jr president of General Motors declared the spell of a planned economy broken and praised free enterprise as the path to revival. He proposed longer hours, higher productivity, a flexible wage scale, and a work council in labor relations during an Illinois Manufacturers Association address.
Willisville residents enjoyed a quilling gathering at Mrs. Ollie Martins and a wheelchair bound Miss Mary Purtle received thoughtful gifts. Ball teams beat Bod can in three Saturday games. Nearby shoppers included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Waters and Lindel Simpson. A new home near completion for Mr. and Mrs. C T Rollings. The Ladies Home Demonstration club met for candy making with plans for a meeting at Mrs. Beulah Simpson’s. Irene Buford and son Carroll joined by Mrs. Emma Wond rul and Hurshey Perry attended a three act play at Willisville.
Officials of and the mint have approved the design for Arkansas Centenary coin and instructed Burr of Chicago to prepare models for the Honorary Centennial Commission. The first design was rejected and revisions made. coins issued next year will bear the date 1935 instead of 1926. The commission hopes the coin proceeds will help finance the centennial celebration.
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