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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
2
The platform calls to apply power plant revenues to develop Hope Mere city’s industrial and social resources and pavement, improve alleys and backyards, and support the Chamber of Commerce. It backs Hempstead county road construction, agricultural programs, farmer cooperation, state highway progress, tax reform, and a streamlined budget.
Bruce Catton notes a Russian immigrant family near Chicago living isolated from modern life. A 23 year old daughter warns of a curse after a pigeon circles, a cow dies and a horse falls ill, leading to the father losing his lease. The piece argues such backwaters persist in civilization and demand broader literacy and understanding.
A retrospective piece argues that modern romance stories rival past legends, citing Paul Redfern who vanished five years ago during a Georgia to Rio flight. A new jungle expedition plans to search for him, claiming he remains alive as a Brazilian tribal king. The piece notes the allure of mystery and adventure in contemporary storytelling.
A midlife salesman jailed for three months after destroying pay phone wires in anger at service. The piece questions impulse and defends telephone systems as remarkably complex, noting the rarity of major failures.
Quoted Cecil B. DeMille notes romance and religion as the greatest fundamental influences in life. The remark reflects the director's view on guiding personal values.
Sunday school attendance at Belt on Sunday highlighted by Oren Harris talk. Miss Mattie Leslie and nieces visited her parents the Leslies. Couple Earl Culpepper and Edna Rice wed by C. T. Dotson. Oren Harris and others spent holidays with relatives. various local visits and gatherings noted.
Miss Vera Moses of Henderson State Teachers College is home for the holidays. Mrs. Alvis Stokes spends Christmas at Delight. Mrs. Bert M. Scott Mrs. G. Shefield and Mrs. John Gaines shopped in Nashville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stokes of Delight hosted relatives. The Gaines family shared Christmas dinner with Aimes relatives. Mrs. Granville Darwin of Houston visited J. E. Gentry and family. Ched McCaskill spent Christmas with relatives at Blevins. Mrs. C. C. Thomas and children of Smackover are visiting. Thelma Bruce is with relatives at Blevins.
Mrs. Will Mahon spent Sunday in Emmet with her mother Mrs. Frank Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hickey and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Rich Dougan. Lee Cook and family attended the Pageant in Emmet Sunday night. Tom Hamilton and her parents Newt Sanders hosted weekend. Joe Ferguson and children from Prescott visited Will Mahon. John Allen and C D Green Jr of Emmet visited Lee Cook.
Tokio L S Sanford and Mack Holcomb visited Hot Springs. Annie Lee Stewart and Othel Cooley wed last Friday night. Miss Eula Jones and Hugh Davidson married Sunday. Verdie Jones and Mr Bonner wed Saturday night. Flossie Epton and Orus Daniels tied the knot on Christmas. Several Nashville visitors spent time with relatives here.
The article notes that Sunday school was not held last Sunday due to poor road conditions. Christmas festivities were enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ames of Hope visited Mr. and Mrs. Leon Darwin, while Howard Reece stayed with his cousin Raymond Johnson of Henry's Chapel and Raymond returned home with him for the weekend.
A long passage lists Christmas visits by numerous families in Oklahoma and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Sam White, Mrs. Leon Darwin, Jimmie Rogers, Neal Walker, John Henry Butler, Tom and Leonard England, Lynn Butler, Mrs. M. W. Fore, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walker, Hoyett Laseter, Grandville Darkin, Grady Reece, Elmer Lane, Hope residents Odem Ruggles, Silas Sanford, Darline and May Hall.
Steve Carrigan Jr. attends Hendrix College during Christmas. Senator James K. Jones spends the holiday with his daughter Mrs. Steve Carrigan. Neely Black also stays at home. Ralph Burton in uniform from A. and M. College Bry an Texas keeps to home. Harry Barlow from Chicago visits his home or Hotel Barlow.
Eskridge Knighton arrived from Little Rock to spend Christmas in Hope. Boyd Cypert of Littl Rock stayed at the Hotel Barlow yesterday. Hosea Garrett left for Pine Bluff after Christmas visits with relatives. Sheriff Jim Donson attended a Arkansas Sheriff's Association convention in Little Rock. C. B. Cox of Prescott was at the Hotel Barlow this morning. Joe Jackson of Washington visited Tuesday, staying at the New Capital Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Will Atkins of Texarkana guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Atkins yesterday.
Local residents shared holiday meals and visits during Christmas week. Families including the Beardens, Cobbs, Wil lises, Gilberts, Darwins, Smiths, Englands, Reeces, Fulek, Beckworth, and Rogers hosted gatherings and sent wishes for a prosperous new year. Varied house parties and a post holiday party at Roy Rogers’ completed the season.
Week of holiday gatherings notes Rosa Garner and children Swan and Howard visiting Tom and Mrs. Clark in Prescott. Sid Lingard Elmer Nation and families with Clarence Baker of Hope for Christmas. Chas Turner from Texarkana visiting Jack Huckabee. Erbin Martin returned from Kilgore Texas sick with flu. Huron Light and Frank Turner families celebrate Christmas. Robert Turner home from Magnolia A and M College for holidays. Young People's Sunday school class social at Ed Chamblee's Friday. Inez Cullins ill with flu but improving.
Bells Chapel reports a well attended Christmas program with praise for Mrs. E M Bonds and visiting families from Kilgore and Texarkana. Several local residents recover from illness and celebrate holidays with kin while Miss Elevia Boyce returns home for the season.
The Star announces candidates in the Democratic primary in Hope City. January 24, 1833. R. A. Ruff Boyett and C. S. Lowthorn for Treasurer. Dwight Ridgdill Raymond F. Jones J. W. Harper. Chas. E. Taylor for Alderman Ward Four and W. A. Lewis for Ward Three.
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