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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
3
Preliminary estimates put the Napier and Hastings death toll around 400 after a devastating earthquake and fire Tuesday. Eyewitnesses say at least 300 dead in Napier and 10 in Hastings with over 1000 injured nationwide. Debris clogged Napier streets as fires from oil tanks spread, and a pall of dust hung over the region.
Will Rogers spent a week in Oklahoma raising funds and poking at civic leaders. He drew crowds and dollars at Norman Oklahoma University with about 27 000 students present, at Chickasha College for Women about 1600, and Ardmore for a late night laugh rally, with totals near twenty thousand. He criticized state officials and education funding while noting Governor Murray’s stance on college athletics.
A bill by Senator Norleet would class dry goods vendors who sell away from their regular shop as peddlers and require annual licenses from 250 to 500 dollars. Ice meat and other staples would face 25 dollar licenses. mobile vendors could be taxed 100 dollars per 24 hour stop. Vendors must display name and address on vehicles.
The Red Cross announces 75 000 seed packages for drought relief in the South to aid 25 000 Arkansas families. Seed list includes beans cabbage carrots corn lettuce kale okra mustard onions peas spinach tomato turnips. Beneficiaries urged to plant efficiently as Arkansas relief reach tops 522 000, about 28 percent of state population. Miller County shows the highest aid share at 62 percent.
The Willisville Consolidated School in Nevada county will host an old fiddlers contest in the new Willisville school gymnasium on Saturday night February 7 with about 40 in prize money. A 2 to 6 pm basketball program precedes the 7 pm contest. Prizes include 7 and 5 dollars for best string band, various small amounts for fiddlers and groups, and 14 dollars for school singing Arkansas. Meals will be served by the Willisville PTA.
Garland city officials announce the new bridge over the river will be opened to traffic on April 1 barring accidents. Engineer W S Stokes says two carloads of steel have been unloaded and some steel placed on the Lafayette side. no concrete has been poured yet. Union labor is employed on the project under superintendent C S Tupper.
George Adams Blackstone of Virginia, longtime friend of Bishop James Cannon Jr, testified Wednesday before the church investigation into charges against the Methodist Episcopal South bishop. Blackstone serves as secretary and treasurer of the Blackstone Female Institute, a Methodist girls school.
The Epworth League of the First Methodist Church sponsors the film Sin Takes a Holiday starring Constance Bennett at the Saenger Theatre this city on Thursday and Friday nights with special league numbers between shows. Tickets available at local drug stores, department store, Citizens National Bank, and from league members.
Sinclair, chairman of the Sinclair oil company directorate, rejected Robert R. Penn's claim that Sinclair seeks to gain control of East Texas oil resources. He dismissed Penn as an underling and called the remarks impudent and foolish. A second official criticized Penn as overly presumptuous while noting Sinclair’s long standing independence. Five new invasions near Deep Rock producer Henderson marked Sinclair entering the Joiner area of the East Texas oil pool.
Ameri can Bankers association president Rome C. Stephenson testified that cashing veterans service compensation certificates would hinder gradual business recovery yet he proposed two substitutes. One would use 784 million dollars of treasury reserves to retire certificates and issue a billion dollar bond for part payment. The other would grant four percent Treasury bonds convertible for certificates.
Word reached Little Rock on Tuesday of the fatal injury of James Lewis Yates former treasurer of Arkansas near his home at We Texas He was reported injured in a incident described as fatal in nature leaving authorities to determine further details and motive.
Plymouth England nine Royal Air Force seaplane crewmen are feared dead after their ship dove while maneuvering over Plymouth Sound. Witnesses say it struck the water with force and exploded then sank immediately. Commander Tucker flying officer Wood and seven others are missing as divers search for bodies.
About 1000 people attended the Fifteenth Annual Old Fiddler's contest at Rosston High School gymnasium on Saturday evening January 31. Contestants from Hope Prescott Waldo Emerson Sweet Home Brister Cole Mr. Moriah Wil lisville Holly Springs and Rosston competed. Judges were Mr Arlis Pittman Prescott Dr C W Brandon Emerson and Mr Jon Whitehead Rosston who announced awards including Best String Band Hope first place Sweet Home second, Best Ladies Quartet Rosston, Best Men's Quartet Rosston, Best Mixed Quartet Rosston, Best Solo Miss Lora Major Holly Springs, Best Comit Beating Nell McCorgo Prescott, Oldest Fiddler Jim Sewell Waldo, Youngest Fiddler Mack Whithead Rosston, Best renderings Lon Edwards Prescott for Dixy Over the Waves and Arkansas Traveler, Best singing of Arkansas by School Quartet Rosston, and Best all-round fiddler Lon je Naw king Emerson.
Col. Campbell Hodge military aide to President Hoover was en route by airplane to Little Rock to assist in a survey of drought conditions for the president and the War Department.
A bill proposed by Representative Owen of Pike County would create an old age pension program offering up to 325 dollars monthly for residents over 65. Funding would come from a 1 percent tax on salaries for state employees and other state government workers, with exemptions for those earning under 100 dollars monthly and at least 15 years of state residency.
George W. Robison local merchant was in Little Rock on business, left at 11 45 a m and had luncheon at Hotel Burlay. He planned to return by train but joined Major J Carol Cone for a flight to El Dorado via Hope, covering the Little Rock to Hope air line in 45 minutes.
Texarkana Ray Wilton age 19 confesses to robbing the Index bridge toll taker at Ardmore and a Ben Lomond filling station on January 4. Companion Elbert Hart alias Tat O'Day killed resisting arrest near Estelline, Texas. Wilson expected to testify in upcoming case, with Miller County pursuing him between February 9 and 11. Hart implicated in slaying of Detective Buddy Morehead. Hart shot dead at Estelline after resisting arrest. Additional holdup at Clarksville, Texas, tied to Wilson. Police linked incident to a murder case in Ardmore. Wilson implicated Hart as the killer. Further details describe the January 13 hold up of J. H. Womack at the Index bridge and a prior robbery at Ben Lomond.
The Hempstead County relief committee approved 30 to 40 first batch federal crop loan applications on Wednesday. They will be sent to the Memphis district loan bureau for final approval. The drive aims to pledge the entire $45,000,000 federal issue before spring planting, which starts March 1.
A Den yer and Rio Grande passenger train hit a powder truck at a crossing in Salt Lake City on Tuesday afternoon, killing engineer D F Rugg and two truck drivers, with more than a dozen injured including a seriously burned fireman W E James. The upraised explosion shattered windows, the engine caught fire, and rescue efforts were hampered by live steam.
Arkansas Children's Home in Little Rock announces available children for adoption by Arkansas families. District Superintendent W. F. Dorvis states placements are on trial for six to twelve months, with potential legal adoption if mutual fits. Interested families may contact Dr. O. B. Cheristi, superintendent, at 1814 West Ninth Street, Little Rock.
Washington reports the federal trade commission disapproved 18 trade practice rules of the oil industry that had been adopted under prior rules. The action reflects regulatory scrutiny of oil market practices and aims to curb potentially unfair trade activities.
Washington bulletin reports Senator Caraway told the Senate he telephoned Representative Crampton to report an accusation made on the floor that anyone claiming to seek a federal job is an unadulterated liar. Caraway charged Crampton with seeking a post after retirement with the George Washington Bicentennial Commission due to his opposition to the Senate relief measure.
Washington lawmakers hear renewed calls to cash veteran adjusted compensation certificates. Veterans Administrator Hines warns against rapid relief measures, noting 1942 relief appropriations near 90 million and possible future costs. Senator Harrison predicts no cashing bill this session despite advocacy for paying present value.
Burial services were held for Amos Davis, a former resident, whose death occurred in Louisiana on Tuesday. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Preston of Hope and Jewel of Shreveport.
Conway New Hampshire Miss Sarah Hall marked her 87th birth anniversary in the same house she has lived in for decades. Neighbors say she has witnessed many changes over the years and remains active in local affairs. The ceremony drew a few relatives and friends from nearby towns.
Chaos in the Arkansas legislature as the Brooks Cotton bill triggers sharp exchanges. Senator Bailey accuses Senator Milim of lying over a $20,000 state payment linked to a 1919 purchase and a penitentiary project. The bill, tied to a handpicked committee, faces committee referral and a heated controversy over a large proposed expenditure.
Nevada county farmer Self Naar Tra Crank, 25, of Emmet area, was reportedly linked to a five year term after taking strychnine Tuesday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm in Emmet. Crank’s farm lies about five miles south of Emmet. he is survived by his widow and his parents.
Washington report on Owen D. Young proposing a constitutional amendment to shield citizens from banking instability. He told Senate Banking Investigating Committee that if the federal government lacks authority to act, the only recourse is a constitutional amendment to permit corrective measures and a requirement that all commercial deposit banks be members of the Federal Reserve system.
Matthew Fanner of Red Rock was found guilty after a 12 hour jury deliberation and given 10 years. Ewell Willines of Erbie pled guilty and drew three years on each count to run consecutively. Jesse Smith of West Helena and Gaston Reeves of Shreveport were sentenced to 10 years each. John L. Baker of Harrison to be tried in July. William Baker was killed near Little Rock January 2. About $4,056 of $6,056 stolen was recovered.
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