Platform highlights for Hope city and Hempstead county voters
The Star outlines CITY goals to invest power plant revenues in industrial and social development, expand pavement and alleys improvements in 1933, and back the Chamber of Commerce. COUNTY pledges an all weather road program yearly, support for agricultural programs, and farmer cooperative efforts. STATE notes progress on highway projects and tax reform plus efficient budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Fesri
Debunking History and George Washington’s Alleged Lie
Bruce Catton argues against revisiting revered figures. A.S. Salley claims Washington lied to save a life during Fort Necessity siege, but the piece warns such digs harm national ideals and the character formation of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Salley
South Carolina Historical Association
George Washington
de Villiers
Washington
Mr. Y
Poor Relief in Church Encourages Private Offerings
Reverend August E Johansen of the Bedford Congregational Church proposes ending Sunday collections. Donations will be made privately to avoid embarrassing parishioners facing financial stringency. The note suggests richer congregants are more urgently needed now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August E. Johansen
Bedford
Mich.) Congregational Church
Johansen
National Thrift Week Promoted By National Committee
A call to thrift urges intelligent management of personal finances during National Thrift Week January 17 to 23. Supported by the National Thrift Committee of New York with the American Bankers Association, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Camp Fire Girls.
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National Thrift Committee of
New York
American Bankers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Fire Girls
Quotes on nations and values from famous figures
A collection of concise quotations reflecting attitudes toward America Britain China and France. Notable voices include Charles W. Gordon Pearl Buck Edouard Herriot and Roger W Babson commenting on debt, faith, treaties and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Gordon
United States
France
Edouard Herriot
Goose and Crowder Boost Senators Ahead of 1933 Season
In 1930 Clark Griffith traded Leon Goslin to the St. Louis Browns for Heinie Manush and Alvin Crowder. With Manush, Crowder, and Goslin, Washington fields two top outfielders and a premier pitcher as Goslin’s arm saga and Cronin’s support helped a .379 batting year in 1928.
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Clark Griffith
Leon Allen Goslin
Salem
St. Louis Browns
Heinie Manush
Alvin Crowder
Old Fox
Manush
Crowder
Goslin
Walter Johnson
Goose
Walter
Griffith
Mauush
Washington
Harris
Cronin
Rice
Joe Cronin
Christmas baby born at LaGrone home in Hope
Thirty years ago Santa Claus left the line at the LaGrone residence on Christmas morning delivering a fine baby boy. Louie Sanders, formerly of the city and now a Camden broker, spent several days in Hope this week. Wright Tharp returned to Grandview Texas to resume school on Thursday.
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R. M. LaGrone
Louie Sanders
Camden
Wright Tharp
Grandview
Texas
Local residents make holiday travels and visits
Miss Josene Clark left this morning for Shreveport. Philip McRae departed yesterday for Ashtown to visit friends. Lamar Cox arrives Monday night from a Christmas trip to Leslie Louisiana. James Louise and Mary Ann Pilkinson of Washington stay with cousins James William and Martha Cantley. Russell McFarland, ex Hotel Barlow clerk and University of Arkansas student, is spending holidays at home.
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Josene Clark
Shreveport
Philip McRae
Ashtown
Lamar Cox
Leslie
James
Louise
Mary Ann Pilkinton
Washington
James William
Martha Cantley
Russell McFarland
Barlow
University of Arkansas
Goose Goslin rises from local kid to major leaguer star
The piece traces Goslin’s rise from a neighborhood rival in 1919 to a sought after prospect guided by Mack, his trial with Columbia in 1920, first as pitcher then outfielder in 1921, and his later strong batting with Washington and St. Louis. It notes World Series years and a famous two strikes anecdote.
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Borhood
Mack
Columbus
S. C
Mac
Goslin
Columbia
Washington
St. Louis
Gorin
Bil Killefer
Browns
Revelations From a Murdered Mystery House
In a chatty aftermath, Tom and Linda expose the tangled web of suspects and secrets. Cousin Amos, Marvin, Shaughnessey, and Statlander kin are teased as the truth of the crime emerges, with one climactic motive revealed and plans for a New York move hinted.
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Os'phe
Empertr
Rome
Tom
Marcus Aurelius
Amos
Marvin Wee
Tod
Binks
New York
Shaughnessey
Rockies
Himalayas
Linda
Averill
Local Visitors and A Wedding at the Balch Home
Doyle Miss Veda Talent of Murfreesboro visits relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Balch of Ozan host relatives and Mrs. Balch’s family. Edgar Pierce wed Miss Dora Balch at the bride’s home with Rev. Hyde officiating. Large crowd witnesses the ceremony and wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Talent
Murfreesboro
J. W. Balch
Ozan
Walter Belch
Balch
Edgar Pierce
Dora Balch
John Jeffers
Lois Balch
Mr. Hyde
Bingen
Dime Lost Then Found Reunites Plumber With Bill
A jobless plumber found a one hundred dollar bill after losing a dime. He told bank teller Mrs. E. M. Bratton that the bill was found in a bathroom crack while he searched for his last coin. The money helped pay for his wife’s hospital treatment.
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Houston
Texas
E. M. Bratton
Political Announcements for Hope Democratic Primary
The Star announces candidates subject to the Democratic primary in Hope on January 2 1933. R A Ruff Boyett Co S Lowthorp for Treasurer Dwight Ridgdill Raymond F Jones J W Harper for Alderman Chas E Taylor W A Lewis in the race.
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The
Star
City of Hope
Planes Speed Food Trade Across European Cities
Berlin reports rapid growth in air transport of perishable foods. Mushrooms, oysters, lobsters, seafood and eggs move between Berlin Paris Amsterdam Prague and London, expanding intercity interchange during the past year.
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Berlin
Europe
Paris
Amsterdam
Frague
London
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Hope & Star
Star Publishing Co., Inc
E. Palmer
Alex. H. Washburn
Star Building
South
Walnut Street
Hope, Arkansas
Arkansas
Col
R. R. McCormick
Clieges
Commercal
Nevada
Menard
Miller
LaFayette
Associated Press
Bruce Catton
NER
Pearl Buck
Roger W. Babson
Chattanooga
Wil McGowan
Gabrielle E
Lena
Kathleen
Marvin
Cousin Amos
Linga
Tommy Dearest
Valeska
Rosemary Lynn
Qhe
O. K
George Clark
Doyle
A. L. Roberts
Majorie
Herbert
R. T. Hembree
R. A
Ruff) Boyett Co
S. Lowthorp
Chas. E. Taylor
W. A. Lewis
Ge Gay
Gilaoys Parnai
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