31 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
1
A stream of satirical notes touches on a one year old Englishman in Australia chasing wealth through college football, bankers and the bankster label, apes growing bald, robbers tunneling into a bank, Geneva disarmament, Mussolini on a motor cycle, youths jailed eleven hours after a bank robbery, a would be $10 000 bride, growing slang in the bath, opera broadcasts, and a quip on relativity and political influence from the Washington Star.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reports a modest rise in wholesale dry goods sales in November over October, while other wholesale and jobbing lines fell. Trade cautiousness continued, with lower commodity prices offsetting some volume gains. Holiday clerical hiring boosted retail employment, and overall distribution remained strong despite higher temperatures hindering seasonal goods movement.
The Star outlines municipal plant revenues to aid Hope's development and sanitary improvements. It highlights the Chamber of Commerce backing a County highway program for all weather roads, aiming to reduce costs and boost Hempstead county's economy. It emphasizes farmer cooperatives and continued state highway progress, advocating tax reform and efficient government expenditures.
The Southwest Arkansas outlook for 1932 centers on agriculture and business with drouth behind, deflation in currency, and tight spending. Farmers plan lower crop costs, reduced cotton acreage, and greater self-sufficiency as seeds and debts are repaid. A cautious rebound is expected in a hard year.
Sam J. Wilson, state highway commission member and liquidator for the Little Rock bank, drew a 2,000 salary with a large committee approving it. Arkansans face a historic banking collapse as about seven million dollars in liquidation costs and broader losses from the failure draw scrutiny and calls for honest, thorough administration.
The piece notes Wharton died in Hollywood leaving a legacy as a pioneer of silent serials. He created the first serials, brought Pearl White to film, and introduced stars Crane Wilbur, Milton Sills, Irene Castle and Marguerite Snow to filmland. His fortune faded and he was buried by a Motion Picture Relief Fund.
A fragmentary account questions whether Abraham Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth could be the unidentified body found in Chicago. The text notes sensational rumor, cautious historians, and lingering footnotes about a possible link to a mummified figure dubbed John J. Helen and a centuries-old pursuit.
A photo shows Mr. and Mrs. Martin Depew wanted nationwide in the kidnapping of Nell Q. Donnelly, a Kansas City garment maker. Donnelly and her chauffeur were kept in a shack for 32 hours and released without payment of the $75,000 ransom. Two men are held as co plotters and implicate Depew, whose wife once worked in the Donnelly home.
Shilo reports pleasant weather as families visit, with Mr and Mrs Nathen Cassady and daughter Doris of Texas among guests of N J Cassady. A death in the Cassady family prompts a homeward return. Visitors include Mrs Tali McNair and sister Mrs Werd, C C Ellis with Miss Arelia Ellis, Velma Cox at Shower Springs, and Loyd Downs family moving toward Falcon. Birth announced for Bert Cassady's daughter born December 8, with mother not yet well. Community events include singing at Hinton and trips to Spring Hill.
Bluff Springs Health in this community is pretty good at this writing. Various visits and gatherings are noted as Eddie Carlton and wife spent Saturday with her mother near Bodcaw Mrs Matison. Mrs Emma Parris visited Mrs Pear Ellis Monday on the sick list. Mrs Eva Ghormley and daughters were with daughter Ethell Calhoun Saturday night. Dewey Dillard and wife with Roy Carlton and wife Saturday night. Buster Ghormley and wife W A Almond and daughter Lizzie Carlton with Le H Purttte family Saturday night. May Ervitt with Mrs F A Dillard Sunday. Miss Clara Parris with Miss Ruth and Blanche Purtle Monday. Mrs Bertha Brockman of Bodean visiting relatives. Eddie Carlton wife W A Almond and daughter with R L Purtle family Sunday. Born to Mr and Mrs W Shipp a 12 pound girl on the 27th. Olen and Lee Parris spent holidays at DeAnn. Mrs Elsie Williams visiting Mrs E M Woosley Sunday. Mrs Annie Harvin still improving. Winnie Purttg with sister Mrs F R Dillard Sunday. Carl Bilis in the community Monday evening. Wishing everyone a nice time and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
LAS ANGELES researchers from the Southwest Museum and the Eastern California Museum pursue traces of prehistoric occupation in Death Valley a scorching basin 200 feet below sea level. Evidence of story Indian mounds is being renewed as part of the project. Independence. One railway in Florida was built between Fernandina and Key West.
Ralph Williams was arrested in Knoxville after breaking into a house and attempting to drive away in Constable L. E. Norman's auto. Norman, passing by, noticed the incident, stopped, and Williams was taken into custody. The report also notes Switzerland's rock light, floated on water with sponge-like consistency.
Bodean No 1 Health is very good with sunshine and holidays enjoyed. Families like Fuller, Mitchell, Mullins, Gresham, and Tye shared visits and dinners in Stamps and nearby towns. Local weddings, trips to Louisiana, and Christmas gatherings noted. several relocated home plans and Sunday singing reported.
Jacob Adams could drive but did not know the car make. Police verified the vehicle via registry records after a reported stolen cut and traced it to the original parking area, finding the auto nearby.
Regional highway updates show several routes in Washington Oregon California and Nevada kept open through heavy snows or seasonal detours. Detours affect Bleyeet Ellensburg Chinook Stevens while many other U S routes and passes close or redirect. Inquiries urged locally for current conditions.
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