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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
4
President Hoover, once endorsing a free hand for spending, saw the Senate vote against the $116,000 emergency public works fund. The tally stood at 424 to 165 in opposition, marking a notable reversal and indicating limited support for the appropriation.
The Good Fellows Christmas Cheer drive reports gifts of toys and cash to Kendall Lemley, Mark Smyth, Carter Johnson, Robert Wilson, and The Star. Arch Moore will purchase gifts limited to food and clothing, with used toys in good condition reported to Scoutmaster Henry Haynes. Rotarians coordinate Friday collections and Red Cross outreach.
Dr. Don Smith returned Wednesday noon from a hunting trip in southwest Texas. He hunted at the W E Barber hunting reserve in Lapata county near the Rio Grande and killed an 18 point buck with nine points on each horn, weighing 124 pounds dressed. The deer was displayed at Moore Brothers meat market on Elm Street, drawing crowds. Smith plans to have the head mounted as a keepsake of his successful hunt.
Kiwanis sponsors a Kiddies matinee at Malco Saenger Theatre Saturday at 10 AM. Admission is a toy or fruit. toys preferred. Proceeds go to relief efforts for needy children, with extra ushers and a special program planned. The Saenger circuit joins nationwide Christmas relief drives to aid the poor.
Nashville hearing opened on appointing a receiver for Southern Publishers, owner of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Evening Appeal, and Knoxville Journal. S. R. Morgan offered 500 000 for 300 Bank of Tennessee shares, aiming to gain control and secure loans to Rogers Caldwell, with Lea shares pledged. Morgan, head of Morene Utilities, declined comment. his El Dorado start and later sale to Arkansas Power & Light are noted.
Plainfield Indiana bulletins report a masked gunman robbed the first National Bank on Thursday morning, forcing employees to the rear and demanding the vault be opened to obtain four thousand dollars. Chester Pike, the cashier, was compelled to assist.
Tom Lee, a local citizen, was found dead early Thursday near the Missouri Pacific railroad at Guernsey. Officials suggest possible exposure or foul play after an initial search found no clear signs of violence. An inquest had not been held by Thursday afternoon. burial services are set for Friday at Water Creek church at 2 o'clock.
F. Middlebrooks, a Tennessee man convicted of forgery and sentenced to two years, received an indefinite furlough from the state penitentiary. The governor granted the action on Tuesday, noting Middlebrooks was tried in Hempstead circuit court during the October term.
Fryason Lloyd, 54, well known farmer near DeAnn, died late Wednesday at Ineal hospital after a heart attack. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon with burial in Rose Hill cemetery. The Rev. W RR. Anderson officiated. He is survived by his widow and six children. Born and raised in the county, he lived here his entire life.
Magnolia A and M plans to ask the legislature for about 204000 for new buildings extensions and repairs at the Third District Agricultural Mechanical College in Magnolia. President Charles A Overstreet says the college needs 15000 for new buildings 59000 for repairs including heating and water systems while the original 400500 estimate has been halved. The college relies on a 15 cent tax per $1000 assessment but has borrowed over 100000 in ten years and may struggle to raise funds.
A Hempstead representative's suit accuses the Arkansas Penitentiary Commission of paying 307000 for 6967 acres in Jefferson county to transfer to the state for a prison farm. The commission denies the claims, saying the price is fair and negotiations for a second 4588 acre tract were dropped as prices were too high. The case names Deming Investment Co and Passumpsie Savings Bank amid questions about act legality and payment methods.
The Kiwanis club of Hope praised the Farmers Short Course held last week. Rev. George F. Strassner and CW Weltman led high tributes at Thursday noon’s meeting in Hotel Barlow. Dewey Hendrix won the attendance prize for best back passer, with judges Dr Jud Neighbours and Rev. Strassner. He will provide the stunt and attendance prize at the next meeting. Next week the club plans to host the Rytyw club on Thursday, Christmas observance noted.
The annual football banquet closing the 1932 season will be at 7 PM Friday in the Capitol hotel with the Hope High School squad present. Over 70 tickets sold as local business leaders host the players. Speakers include Miss Beryl Henry city superintendent FP Ma Faddini and Rev. George F Strassner. Musical numbers feature Miss Harriet Story Miss Winter Canon and Hilburn Graves.
Final preparations are underway for the two pair revue Minature Follies at Malco's Saenger Theatre Friday. Mrs Nell Bush McPheetore's students will perform tap and toe, acrobatic, and novelty numbers with special stage settings. The holiday themed show promises beautiful costumes and lively entertainment, with a picture feature The Princess and the Plumber starring Charles Farrell and Maureen O'Sullivan.
In Pulaski County Deputy Shortt and Teel uncovered a buried still on an island in the New River. They found the concealed setup to be complete and ready for production, near the Pale County line, highlighting a renewed effort to hide illicit distilling operations.
The Cuban embassy said Carlos Francisco Fuentes, a one-year-old Cuban aviator, is safe in Miami after a second-hand plane he piloted from Washington to Havana was destroyed. Fuentes left Washington on Sunday in a $700 aircraft and had expected to reach Havana.
Dalhart Texas reports Mrs. I D Devine wife of the Times publisher killed by an explosion that destroyed the paper building on the Texas Oklahoma line. Printer Bert Smith likely fatally injured. Devine hurt but not seriously. Gas accumulation blamed for the blast and fire that razed the new 8000 dollar structure.
London marriage bureau figures show 21 to 24 year old men chosen by most brides under 21. Among 47,500 brides, one girl aged 11 married a 64 year old and a 15 year old wed a 70 year old. Romance among younger women appears to flourish with about one in six brides under 21.
J L Jamison announces candidacy for mayor in the Democratic primary. A longtime local figure, founder of Hope Lumber and Hope Ice Co, he led the Water and Light Board and helped establish the citys electric plant. He notes recent rate cuts and urges quality service with sound financials.
Soviet archaeologists have completed digs at Khersonesus the ancient Greek and Byzantine port on the Black Sea. They uncovered temple city walls storage and other structures shedding light on a historic trading hub and religious center.
Miss Aleene Horton of Lindenwood College acted as hostess for the college Christmas party hosted by Mu Mu honorary musical society. As vice-president, she assisted in the dance, introduced Miss Doris Force, and served at the annual club tea. She also performed in a music recital playing the piano.
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