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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1938
Page
3
John T. Flynn argues against treating government spending like private corporate finance. He critiques the asset approach, noting soil conservation does not generate government revenue and may unfairly inflate balance sheets. He insists such expenditures should be treated as current year expenses unless they create dedicated revenue streams.
LITTLE ROCK Governor Bailey announced plans to seek constitutional amendment approval to exempt personal property from taxation. The proposal targets household goods including kitchen utensils and would apply to items valued up to $400, with a committee of administration attorneys drafting the resolution for future introduction.
George Burns pleaded guilty to jewelry smuggling in a New York federal court. Facing nine counts across two indictments, he could face up to 18 years in prison and $45,000 in fines. Burns cooperated with the probe that began after a raid on Mrs. Edgar Lauer’s Park Avenue home.
A mixed set of statements tests truth: 1 anogie term origin linked to Magi priests. 2 Sir Walter Raleigh executed for treason. 3 writing a check for less than a dollar is unlawful. 4 the thistle is Ireland’s emblem. 5 cats always land on their feet.
Willisville welcomes the Lewis and Norwood Flyers for an exhibition with Typolo girls at the Willisville gym. The schedule lists Friday hosting MagNetia teams, then a musical program Saturday by the Stamps Meloy Boys. In recent play Willisville senior and junior teams defeated Magnolia.
A concise quotation reflects Aristotle noting poverty and other misfortunes of life, with true friends acting as a steadfast refuge. The line emphasizes friendship as a stabilizing support amid hardship.
Hope launches a Wednesday canvass by Goodfellow solicitors across business firms and plants to raise money for needy children and families during Christmas. Roy Anderson directs committees with purchasing and distribution to follow, naming finance leaders and assigned blocks from the Arkansas Bank & Trust building to Elm street and city blocks.
MALVERN Ark In a surprise timave Vasco Wayman Carrier an Oklahoma ex convict pleaded guilty in circuit court to first degree murder in the November 11 beer bottle slaying of W J Van Hooser a Lubbock Texas traveling salesman Carrier previously pleaded not guilty and was set for trial The judge said sentence would be passed Thursday Carrier was captured in El Paso Texas a week after Van Hooser s body was found near here The salesman had hired Carrier to drive him to Memphis Van Hooser s car was found abandoned in Muskogee Olds three days after the slaying
Sheriff Jim Bearden warned that all personal property with delinquent taxes not paid by next week will be seized and offered for public sale. He opened a local collections office in the Citizens National Bank building with daily hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to collect unpaid personal taxes and urged delinquent taxpayers to act or face seizure and sale.
J H Latimer deputy collector of internal revenue near Texarkana was absolved of blame by Prosecuting Attorney Ned Stewart for the death of 70 year old Mrs H E Thompson who was struck by a car while walking along the Little Rock Turnpike on December 4. Thompson was en route from the west coast to Kentucky when killed and her body awaited at East Funeral Home. A reference to Thomas Edison’s 1913 film is noted.
A vintage etiquette quiz asks correct serving rules. Answers cover bread plates, maid’s stance, clearing sequence, dish handling, carving steps, and a turkey service method. Key points include serving with guests, removing a complete course at once, keeping fingers off dish edges, and passing with handles toward the recipient.
Mrs Mollie Barton Johnson of Hope dies at her daughter Mrs Lon Campbell and Mr Campbell's home in Asheville North Carolina at 1 30 pm Monday Funeral services will be held at First Methodist church in Hope at 2 30 pm Wednesday with burial in Rose Hill cemetery She was born in Falcon Nevada county and lived in Hope over 60 years Survived by daughter Mrs Campbell two granddaughters Mrs Harold Schaill of Knoxville and Dorothy Campbell of Asheville brother Dr Louis S Barton pastor of First Methodist Muskogee Oklahoma She had been visiting Asheville since August.
Representative Dies of Texas predicted that the administration would apply full pressure to block the House committee on un American activities from continuing next year. He said efforts would be made to muddle patently to block the committee while washing purposes. The report notes that more than 1,900,000 patents have been issued in the United States.
St Louis waterworks regained operation Tuesday with three of four plants running, ensuring adequate supply during a six hour Monday night shutdown caused by a jurisdictional strike. City officials aided by the International Brotherhood for Firemen and Oilers, while striking locals from the International Union of Operating Engineers refused reemployment of four workers involved in the dispute between unions.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau disclosed plans to lend Latin America cash from the U S Treasury to boost purchases from the United States as part of expanding commercial solidarity in the Western Hemisphere. Secretary Hull at the Pan American Conference in Lima seeks a united front against aggression.
An appeal urges early Christmas donations to the Goodfellows Fund Drive to ensure funds for gifts for needy children. The message asks if a child will wake to empty stockings and reminds readers that contributions enable volunteers to play Santa.
NEW YORK F Donald Coster president of McKesson & Robbins was ordered arrested by federal authorities on charges of violating the Securities Exchange Act. George S. Dietrich and George Vernard Montreat were also ordered taken into custody in connection with the probe.
The Mope High School basketball team beat Prescott 45 to 22 in the season opener at the high school gym. Norman Green led with 12 points, J. D. Jones added eight, while Baker Eason Murphy Purtle and Beckworth contributed solid play as the Bobcats led from early on. Prescott visits Friday for a return game and Philbrick officiated.
In Little Rock Arkansas C D Stubbs elated veterinarian announced at the Arkansas Beef Cattlemen's Association meeting that KG Anderson of Texarkana was elected president and J E Felkner of Rogers was re elected treasurer. New board members include J L Crogett Rector Chi sim Reed Paris Robert Meek Fort Smith and M F Sloan Pocahontas.
A Goodfellows club among the Negroes of Hope was organized Tuesday with Ray Johnson as chairman and Chester H. Yerger as secretary. They require that donations be given only to solicitors carrying an authorized statement from Johnson and Verger. Needy Negro families are urged to register their names at 305 South Hazel.
In New Orleans December cotton opened at 8.48 and closed at 6.30 asked. Spot cotton closed quiet with eight points change. Market notes mention minor shifts amid wind and weather conditions affecting prices.
KAUNAS Lithuania Nine plans were arrested Tuesday as the Lithuanian government moved against opposition elements accused of fomenting disorders after the Nazi victory in the mid elections. Anti-Semitism spreading from Memel territory was linked with anti-government demonstrations, with rumors Germany pressed for the ouster of former premier Augustin Valdemaras. Prague and London dispatches note new European efforts toward peace and trade, while Czech premier Rudolf Beran tells parliament that future policy should rest on friendship with Germany and nationalist aims rather than internationalism.
The Hope Kiwanis club held a unique auction sale at its weekly luncheon at Hotel Barlow. R. P. Bowen served as auctioneer as members used play-money to bid. A hair-cut sold for 2600 dollars, shaving lotion for 2300, and 100 pounds of ice for 2100, with Bowden selling 28 items. Wayne Jewell, visitor from El Dorado and leu tenant-governor elect of the Kiwanis district, attended.
President elect Hoover toured South America while recalling Christmas 16 years ago. War against rum runners disturbed peace at the Canada U S border. California begins a public swearing crackdown. Coolidge era talk of a government built “White House” for successors. Epidemic sweeps south and midwest as Hirohito’s enthronement looms.
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