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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1930

Page

4

Star 3 Christmas Home Decoration Winners Named

The Star staff selected winners after visiting city sections and judging 37 homes decorated for Christmas. Prizes went to residents across South Elm South Main East Second West Second North Hervey North Pine and West Division, with emphasis on decorations visible from the street especially at night.

West Hone South Elm Street H. C. Whitworth L. Reed D. Reed John Vesey A. F. Hannegan D. M. Finley Edgar Briant South Main Fred White Roy Anderson George Wadilje Alva Reynerson J. B. Yarbrough V. Hernden East White House North Washington O. A. Graves MW. Denty North Louisiana Frank Johnson Spragins W. M. Brummett East Avenue C. E. Raring Avehy Hero Moore West Division H. A. Weal Tripot South Pine John Mather Terrellt Cornelius West Fifth Randolph Cratchfield George Horrell Charles Harrell

Gift fund total reaches 325 dollars for Good Fellows

Five new gifts add to the Good Fellows fund raising the Wednesday total to 325.50 dollars. Mrs Arch Moore administers purchases for Christmas items. Names listed include Frank R Johnson and Mrs C S Constant among others.

Arch Moore Frank Ft. Johnson Frank R. Johnson C. S. Constant Veinnn W. B. Carmichael L. C. Sommersville

Secretary 35th Time Re-elected in Santa Rosa Lodge

William A. Poole was re elected secretary of the Santa Rosa lodge of Free Masonry for the 35th term, after serving 34 years. The local ceremony confirmed Poole continues in the role amid Masonite affairs.

Santa Rosa Cal William A. Poole Santa Rosa Lodge Masonite Sec

Riots Rock Burma as India Rebellion Surges

Reports from Rangoon Burma detail uprisings in Tharawaddy and Insein districts with villagers attacking tax policy targets. More than a dozen killed and many wounded as clashes widen amid Gandhi era protests and salt revenue controls. Sir Geoffrey de Montmorency was fired upon by students at Lahore convocation. injuries were not serious.

Rangoon Burma Indie Tharawaddy Insein Upper Burma Gt Fehore Geoffrey de Montmorency Punjab University of Lahore Sir Geoffrey India Ghandi Bombay Galt

Clark Co Bank Re-Opens in Gurdon and Carlisle

Two banks that recently closed reopen Wednesday per the state banking department. Clark County Bank of Gurdon and Citizens Bank of Carlisle resume operations within the five day suspension allowed by law. Both banks share president J. G. Clark, a large landowner from Arkadelphia.

Little: Rock State Banking Department Clark County Bank of

Giles H. Gibson Seeks Hope Mayor Race in Democratic Primary

Giles H. Gibson, Hempstead County surveyor for 15 years and longtime Hope resident, announced Wednesday his candidacy for mayor in the January 27 Democratic primary. He would oppose municipal water and light plant sales or leases, favor further light rate reductions, and brings engineering training from the University of Michigan and experience in drainage construction to the campaign. He recently sold Jack's Newsstand to Harvey Barr and plans active campaigning.

Giles H. Gibson Hope Gibson Hempstead Jack Harvey Barr Tr Am University of Michigan

Farmer Sees Deer Join Sheep Flock Near North Lewisburg

North Lewisburg Ohio reports farmer Merie Clark claims a young deer grazed with his flock and then wandered off when startled. Clark says the deer walked among the sheep and left without incident, leaving locals skeptical about the sighting.

Lewisburg Ohio U.P Merie Clark Clark Jover

Roadhouse shootout injures Attalla chief. youth killed

Unidentified 18 year old was shot to death and Attalla Police Chief D C Keith was seriously wounded early Wednesday in an apparent roadhouse hold up attempt. Patrolman Swan shot the youth as the chief drew his pistol in defense at the scene near Attalla.

Attalla Alo D. C. Keith Attala Keith Swan

John Bartlett enters Ward One alderman race

John Bartlett, a lumberman from Edgewood and Third, announces candidacy for alderman in Ward One. The independent timber buyer, long resident around Spring Hill and Hope, seeks the Democratic primary on January 34. He has not held public office before.

John Bartlett Edgewood Bartlett Spring Hill Hope

Law Would Aid Autoists

Chapel Hill North Carolina reports a proposed 1941 General Assembly statute would limit a driver's liability to a guest only when the driver is grossly negligent or acts with wilful or wanton misconduct in an auto accident.

Chapel Hill N. C North Carolina General Assembly

Depositors form Peoples Business Corporation in Hope

Liquidation plan for Arkansas Bank & Trust Co outlined to 30 plus depositors at Hope City Hall. A 22 member Depositors Committee will organize the new entity, issue first preferred stock equal to net deposits, and liquidate assets to repay depositors in full. Agreement letters circulated for immediate signatures.

Arkansas Bank & Trust Co Hope City Hall A. A. Gentry E.F. McFaddin People's Business Corporation Wame C. W. Weltman T. A. Middlebrooks Jack Kent John Kent Jerome Drake BH. Martin W. H. A. Schweiker B. F. Breed Charles Bader A. C. Whitehurst John Booth Gertrude Hollis F. F. Hale S. Lowthorp Frank May A. H Hope Peoples Business Corporation Arkansas Bank & Trust Company Arkansas Bank E. F P. McFaddin Hoje Arkansas Ole

Arkansas map funds aid highway program to finish No 67

LITLE ROCK The advance of federal funds as emergency unemployment aid will let Arkansas match federal money for non federal projects. The State Highway Department will focus January to March on unpaved sections of No 10 Little Rock to Memphis No 67 Texarkana to Little Rock and to Missouri line north of Corning No 64 Fort Smith to Memphis via Bald Knob Augusta toll bridge and No 71 Alma to Missouri line north of Gravette.

Litle Rock C. 5 Christian State Highway Department Arkansas Dwight H. Blackwood State Highway Commission Little Rock Memphis Texarkana Missouri Line Corning Fort Smith Bald Knob Augusta Alma Gravette

Eugene Cox Dies By Self Inflicted Gunshot in Mena

Eugene Cox 53 longtime Polk County Democratic leader and retired banker and lumberman was found with a bullet wound in his head in his Mena home late Tuesday night. Sheriff J E Joplin said the wound appears self inflicted while cleaning a gun and no inquest was deemed necessary though family members questioned the accident theory. He is survived by his widow and one son.

Mena Eugene Cox Polk County Democratic Central Committee Cox J. E. Joplin

No Issue for Star Tomorrow on Christmas Holiday

There will be no issue of the Star tomorrow due to Christmas holiday. The newspaper will suspend operations and all departments will be closed for the day. Cartoons serials and continued ventures will be doubled up in the next publication.

Star Tomorrow Haliday the Star

J. W. Harper Seeks Re-Election As City Treasurer

J. W. Harper announced Wednesday his candidacy for re election as city treasurer. He has served one and a half terms after a February re election. A special election shortened the term to one year due to Hope city status. He cites past sound finances and not yet receiving full two terms as reasons to re elect him.

J. W. Harper My. Harper Today's Star Hope Harper

Rogers Home Burns in County Near Shover Springs

The farm home of R. G. Rogers four miles southeast of Shover Springs near the Hempstead Nevada county line burned late Tuesday. Mrs. Rogers and the children were alone when the fire broke out but a nearby servant moved them to safety. Mr. Rogers and other children were in Hope. the house and furnishings were destroyed with no insurance.

R. G. Rogers Shover Springs Hempstead Nevada County Hope

Prospects Bright for New Imperial Airways Line

London reports Imperial Airways eyes regular service between Alexandria and Famagusta Cyprus with an intermediate stop at Haifa Palestine. A six weeks experimental run started in September is deemed a success. Haifa’s oil base potential and Cyprus growing appeal as a vacation center boost hopes for a Cyprus route serving 400 000 residents abroad.

London U.pl Alexandria Famagusta Cyprus Heifa Palestine Imperial Airways Haify

Receiver Named For Banks And Co In Arkansas Bankruptcy

J H. Schneider, referee in bankruptcy, designated J. K. Riffel of Little Rock as receiver for A. B. Banks & Co., Van M. Howell Company, and A. B. Banks after voluntary petitions filed in federal court. Bonds of 15000 each totaling 45000 required. Banks and associates tied to Arkansas banking closings and to Home Fire and Accident Insurance, with Banks resigning as president of Home Life Insurance.

Little Rock J. K. Riffel A. B. Banks & Co van M. Howell Company A. B. Banks Joe H. Schneider Iefree Banks Arkansas Mr. Banks

Trance at Saenger Theatre Dance Tonight

The Saenger Theatre will host a three dance program on stage Friday night with the orchestra, announced by manager Eliott Johnson. Mrs Nell Bush McPheeters is named chaperone for the event.

Saenger Theate Saenger Theatre Eliott Johnson Nell Bush McPheeters

Public works push in spring landscape across states

Fragmented OCR reads of a New York led report describe spring public works and relief funds. It notes steel and brick projects in municipalities, oil pipelines from the Southwest, and landscape changes. It mentions funds appropriated last week and administration of new money by Congress and private sources in larger cities.

New York United States Public Works Congress

Carol Seeking to Expel His Queen in Romania Turmoil

Budapest dispatch reports King Carol of Roumania demands Queen Helen leave the royal pair. Helen counters she will depart only if heir Prince Michael is surrendered. Carol offers to allow a private life but rejects full separation. Dowager Marie counsels delay as Christmas plans entangle royal family.

Budapest Hungary Carol Helen Michael Roumania Alexander Jugoslavia Caral Buch Marie Fr ‘Gion Sopa Greece Germany Palace Heana Eclas Sophia Permis Gecordin George Christ Howsys

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