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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
4
The OCR fragment mentions university tents and athletes listed for positions, with numbers like sixteen and eight referenced in relation to a dictionary entry or roster. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A century old newspaper page blends a heartfelt Christmas poem by Mrs Shirley D Thurman with reflections on faith art and music. It notes Christmas observances across Christian denominations and lists holiday visits and gatherings from families in Lewisville Hope Conway and other towns with local names and dates.
A. E. Stanecruait announces a Christian bonus for J C Penney Hope store associates. Over 25,000 associates nationwide will share in extra pay, with two weeks for staff with over a year and prorated amounts for shorter tenure. E Caine lauds 1946 as Penney’s most successful year. Local manager Stonequist notes Hope store’s strong year and expresses happiness at the decision and recognition of staff effort.
Alfred Monroe Dickson, 93, was arrested Thursday and returned to Hot Springs on charges of auto theft and assault to kill. Albitacht said Dickson was wanted for the slugging of Hot Springs Police Chief Joe Wakelin last September during a Perry county raid. The roundup began here first with arrests in Holmpstead county.
Arkansas Construction commission met at the secretary’s office and authorized a contract to refinance 800000 dollars in five percent construction bonds. The bonds relate to the State Hospital farm colony near Benton funded in 1929 and completed recently. Remaining bonds will mature gradually, with income tax revenue used to retire them.
The text urges God the Father’s love for wayward children and the angels message of Peace on earth among men of Good Will. It calls Christ Child’s feast to bring knowledge that Christmas means love and good will, and to recognize God’s gift of His only begotten Son to men.
Three Wise Men coverage notes 20 laid covers and talks by Rev Wammond Lloyd Coop Mrs Gladine Morris and others. A gift was given to class teacher Mrs F Porterfield. Mr and Mrs W D Bisley plan holiday guests Mr and Mrs Eart White and children of Texarkana. St Mark's church services 11 30pm Thursday night. Wanda Jean Momon of Kilgore Texas visits grandparents Mr and Mrs W A Collins at Spring Hill. Mrs R N Mouser and daughter Marion Frances to spend Christmas with relatives in Bonham Texas.
In LITTLE ROCK superintendent Tom Coghill announced more lenient furloughs for inmates as Governor Talent authorized granting 10 day Jenves to deserving convicts. The governor said the man in charge of the convict system is best positioned to decide such matters.
The year’s end saw steady SEC pressure on trading practices amid alleged manipulation by major houses. Segregation of dealers and brokers drew cautious views, while prices rose in early 1934 and then fell sharply in April due to taxes and a needed correction. Heavy industry led gains, with rails and utilities advancing, while consumer goods lagged.
The 1936 year set a historic production milestone, with total assemblies reaching 4,002,000 units, the largest year outside the 1920 boom. Dealers faced tight supply on 1987 models, unlike 1929’s overhang. Over $200 million flowed into expansion, new buildings, and wages, boosting the industry toward a $3 billion wholesale value. Hupmobile, however, remained out of production after preorganization efforts. Census notes five U S cities exceed 1,000,000 population.
In Hot Springs Arkansas a two year old boy, Charles Warren, wandered from home for over a day into nearby woods four miles from his house. He was found by neighbor Mrs Loy and taken to hospital for examination. He suffered hunger and scratches but was otherwise well. A large search by more than 200 national guardsmen and citizen posse members followed, ending with the child’s safe return and a request for oatmeal from his reunited family.
Cuba's President Gomez opposed a sugar tax backed by Batista and the army. Batista, with army support, lacked House majority and Gomez's impeachment vote followed his veto of the sugar tax bill earlier this week. Senate backing for the army line remains strong since he took office last May.
W. L. Holkert chairman of the negro Goddfetlaws christmas drive reported Thursday that $46.90 had been contributed. He said the Hope business district gave $22.95 and employees of Briner Ivory Handle Company donated $14.75.
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