18 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows discussions of improving sanitary conditions in yards and markets, a cooperative effort for Hempstead County, and mentions of state highway funding, efficient government, and annual all weather roads with agricultural support.
A Harrison Daily editorial laments wide spread debt neglect and moral failure after bank losses in North Arkansas. It denounces banker A T Hudspeth, argues financial ruin reflects public ethics, and calls for responsible repayment as prosperity returns.
The American Nature Association uses a little magazine to aid the fight against billboards. One issue presents two photo sets from southern Illinois showing roads with and without billboards. The contrived contrast urges public disapproval and argues for faster action to remove billboards.
Sheriff Wilson in city yesterday. Lex Helms to leave Thursday for Waxhaw North Carolina former home. Santa letter from Sid Bundy requests air gun wagon fire works and fruit. December 20 wedding at bride's father John Coffee three miles east. Miss Qoa Coffee and Mr T W Buchanan of Prescott wed quietly. Marie Gentry and Harold Parham wed and plan to reside in Florida. Lex Wolff in town from Washington this morning.
A fragment hints at fast co-eds leading laps while a proxy jokes about humanity and a possible theme song titled Sanitary District Blues. The text floats as a quirky, humorous aside with no clear event, date, or organization.
Tsuyoshi Inukai, newly commissioned premier of Japan, leads the Seyakai party to head a government that has suspended the gold standard as one of its first official acts amid the Manchurian crisis and unsettled financial situation.
A fragmentary notice recalls a Saenger Theatre event titled The Reckless with references to Scandal Sheet and Clive Bro, noting a themed dinner party one hour before midnight and the midnight turnaround for attendees to retrieve their respectability outfits, in a dramatic evening setting.
Hoot Gibson stars as a daredevil towboy in a rugged frontier tale called Wild Horse with Alberta Vaughn and Stevan Frechit in supporting roles. The Cosmo serial promises thrills exceeding Gibson’s prior successes and marks a new dramatic style for the screen.
Joe Brown and Dorothy Lee present a light hearted stage show titled Lora Boy Makes Good. They promise a joyful laugh tour through college life revealing Joe as a proud yet shy character with comic glasses and a gentle charm. The duo's revival highlights playful romance and campus humor.
A collage of handwritten requests from Arkansas youngsters, ages 4 to 11, detailing Christmas wishes. Children from Hope, Emmet, and surrounding towns ask for dolls, toy watches, beads, candy, nuts, fruit, clothing items, toy trains, a bicycle, a dollhouse, and various toys. Names include Roxie Watkins, Miss Luke Allen, Miss Frances Williams, and Annalie Murphy, with street and school references.
A playful note describes a character becoming acquainted with a new comic vibe. The subject shows wit and humor, earning praise for delivering laughs to the end.
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