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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1936
Page
4
A reflective column ponders life’s constancy despite change, noting death and birth, love and labor, and the enduring hope of meaning beyond mortal mysteries. Interleaved with local notices, it mentions Monette Glen returning from vacation, hospital transfers, and various civic and social happenings in Hope, Arkansas, including club meetings and visits.
Southwestern Bell district manager H. W. Shepard visited Hope on Tuesday. Leo Compton accepted a position at Morekind Drug Store. Joh Tinsley left Monday for Shreveport Louisiana to take a new post. Carl Woodruff left Tuesday to visit relatives in Brinkley Arkansas. Henry Sommerville spent Tuesday in Little Rock handling Sommerville Motor Express line matters.
Fire officials report two weeks of controlled grass burning under the supervision of one department member. Local workers, including many Black residents, were employed to clear vegetation and satisfy street tax requirements amid several daily blazes.
Cooper and Ann Harding star in Paramounts Peter Ibbetson at the Saenger. The film follows Dickie Moore and Virginia Weidler from childhood to old age, with aging makeup marking their 20 year leaps. An Immortal romance set in 1840s England, faithful to the novel.
Eva Wheeler was found guilty of smuggling liquor into Leflore county jail in Clarksdale Mississippi. A sock hidden with a dollar was used to pass liquor to prisoners, part of a bootlegging scheme that led to a four month prison sentence in United States District Court.
Johnn Brain, 20, son of a farmer on Highway 67, was shot in the abdomen eight miles west of Texarkana while aiding after a two-car collision. The unidentified shooter, riding in one of the cars, fired then fled toward Texarkana. Brain underwent surgery with one kidney damaged and is said to have a fair chance of survival.
EL Dorado Ark June report says S J Pawley Dana Ind lumberman driving a car rear ended a stalled wagon on the Smackover road Tuesday night killing Pawley instantly and Dorothy Steahman six. Three Steelman children Patsy Rose three Ben Lindyland nine suffered head spine skull arm injuries. Dorothy died after arrival at hospital and Patsy likely skull fracture with brain injuries.
Centerville demonstration club gathered with Mrs Kenneth Jones on Tuesday February 4 for a meeting with four members and three visitors. A devotional referenced the 10th Psalm, members answered a call to name the oldest piece of furniture and its history. The program included reading about George Washington and a period of refreshments before closing activities.
Victor of the piece lists standout NL figures across eras, naming Wagner, Maranville, Duffy, Comiskey, Thompson, Browning, Delahanty, Mack, Cy Young, Rusie, Johnson, Marquard, Chesbro, Alexander, Nehf, Phillippe, Bresnahan, Ewing, Kling, Archer, McLean and others. It traces their influence from early baseball history to modern times, highlighting the NL as a living institution built by players. The column previews more on pennant drives.
Pittsburgh star Honus Wagner, renowned Pirates shortstop from 1890s onward, dominates 60 years of National League history. In 21 seasons he played 2794 games with 1740 runs and 430 hits, batting .328, and totaled 6985 putouts and 6405 assists as a standout infielder. He began pro contracts in Steubenville in the Tri-State League at 35 dollars per month.
The piece surveys legendary NL figures including Mathewson, McGraw, and McGrawl, praising their feats beside greats like Walter Johnson Young and Cy Young. It recalls Orioles of the 1890s, early Chicago Cubs era, and famed managers such as Ned Hanlon, Hughie Jennings, Kid Gleason, and Wilbert Robinson shaping pennants and world titles.
Prescott Ark. lawyer Duncan McRae aged 50, son of a former governor, was shot in the head at his Prescott home. A St. Louis hospital report said his condition was improved after an emergency operation conducted Monday by special train transport.
The Rev C A Calhoun evangelist and former Magnolia Methodist pastor began a series of nightly revival services at 7 40 pm at the Church of the Nazarene. He is assisted by the Cook trio of Emmet. Topics this week include The Path That Leads to Goes Conquering Faith Soldiers of the Cross Apostacy Christ Our High Priest and The Plan of Salvation.
Malone, manager of the Stuttgart Kroger, is free on $1,000 bond after being charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing $560. A municipal court hearing is set for 10 a.m. Monday. Police investigation tied to W L Phillips Kroger field supervisor and L P Paginoni district manager.
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion for lingering chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine reaches the seat of trouble, soothes inflamed membranes, loosens phlegm, and expels it. The ad promises a druggist guarantee and money back if not satisfied after the first bottle.
Franklin Engram was discharged from the hospital after treatment for a chest wound. Miss Mary Elizabeth Bemis visits her mother Mrs Ethel M Bemis in town. Col A R Rogers Arkansas Centennial director spoke to the Rotary club about the state centennial. Mrs A B McGuire shows signs of improvement after a two week illness.
A meeting of CCC Camp executives from Friendship Magnolia and Alton was held Monday night in the Conservation Service office to outline a new plan of operation. Craig Rashborough of the Hope Office will supervise soil erosion control for the region with Hope staff advising. J W Sargent state coordinator Howard Matson from Fort Worth and C B Spencer of Lindale explained the setup. Attendees included Ralph Dudney Magnolia superintendent W L Wilhite Magnolia conservationist Dennis Cardi clerk J C Galbraith soilsman.
Guérnsey High School schedules a Friday night basketball cage game. Readable names include Claude Carl Gilbert and Tom Cowan with coaches and officials listed. The article briefly notes topics from school operations and desert animals converting food into water.
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