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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1937
Page
5
February 3 marks the anniversary of the former president’s passing. Dr E B Violette delivers a ceremonial tribute in the city. Local clubs and church groups hold meetings and report on events with social notes and upcoming programs.
PAUL D. SHOEMAKER reports that hybrid corn yields rise under tough 1936 conditions and demand outstrips supply. The piece explains inbreeding to create pure inbred lines and crossing to form single, three, and four-way hybrids, noting hybrids' limits as seed and their potential for industry, fuel, and future yield gains.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors for floral offerings and acts of kindness after the loss of our wife and mother Mrs. D O Bryan. Signed by J C Bryan Mes Jack Cornelius Win Bryan Kenneth Bryan.
The council orders condemnation and transfer of the properties on West Avenue EB and Gina Williams property to the city attorney for notice to owners. Alderman L A Keith seeks costs for a neon sign atop city hall. January police report shows 16 arrests 492.50 in fines 74 cash collected 3 dismissals 1 appeal 5 prisoners to streets 80, trash haul 85.50 total 159.50. Health physician notes muddy alleys from trains in January and improving sanitary conditions as duties continue.
Ohio River flood fight steadies as 420000 workers from Cairo to New Orleans report calmer winds and rising levees. Lt Col Eugene Reynold, US engineer in Memphis, says crest may have reached Cairo last night with river flat from 9 pm to noon Tuesday, and only a possible minor bulge could lift the gauge slightly.
The quote notes multiple visits to the jail by request of Chief of Police Mr. Ridgdill due to ongoing rains. It reflects administrative actions tied to law enforcement amid weather conditions and the local authority’s involvement.
The Hope School Band will perform Wednesday night at the Saenger theater accompanying the feature picture At the Opera. Proceeds benefit the Hope High School Library Club for buying books for boys and girls. Club members are selling tickets.
Mae West stars in Go West Young Man at the Saenger on Thursday set on a rural Pennsylvania farm. Randolph Scott pursues invention fame while West uses her wit to complicate romance, with Warner Williams attempting to halt it. Supporting cast includes Lyle Talbot and Alice Brady amid broad comedy and music. Meanwhile river flood updates cite dike breaches at Hickman and New Madrid with CCC reinforcements and water movement along the Mississippi. Temple Meads Station Bristol Eng. noted as the largest covered freight depot in the world.
Hollis Oklahoma report about R C Hodges marrying a third Pendergraft sister after previous wives Ellen and Lucy Jane died. Hodges first married Ellen in 1876, then Lucy Jane in 1920s, and recently Rosie Pendergraft Motzingo. The families moved from Springfield Missouri to the area in 1895 and noted the deaths of prior spouses.
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