07 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1931
Page
1
Prince of Sweden renounces succession to wed Miss Karin Nissvande a Stockhole capitalist daughter. The couple will attend school for a couple more years before their wedding.
The Star advocates directing municipal power plant revenues to expand social resources in Hempstead County in 1931, improving sanitary conditions and business yards. It supports the County highway program for all weather roads reducing mileage, backing cooperative farming, and state highway reforms for more efficient government and cattle tick control.
The article discusses how eastern road patterns remain fixed with original trails, while the Southwest offers new routes and growth. It highlights Arkansas plans to complete primary routes, proposes surfacing key segments from Hope to Hot Springs, and stresses promoting a continuous through tourist road from Shreveport to the Louisiana line. Louisiana aims to extend routes north to the Arkansas boundary to boost regional travel and economic prospects.
Reports indicate a major earthquake in Napier New Zealand causing widespread destruction with hundreds killed across North Island. The seismically active region has long faced volcanic and tremor risks yet New Zealanders are portrayed as progressive and civically engaged with notable social legislation advances.
The St Louis Post Dispatch mocks Columbia chains efforts to fix pronunciation in broadcasting noting AVY bin over bean and a elocution study by Dr Vizetelly while delaying judgment until deportation rulings on egether and nighther. The column ends with a quip on men boasting no woman has made a fool of them.
Washington reports that Hoover may be forced to call a special session if appropriation bills fail to pass, with Senate debates delaying action on drought relief, unemployment, and various commissions. The piece also notes a Phipps concert incident and questions over alcohol content as debated in Congress.
A garbled excerpt mentions a pim ster shunning recreation, Chicago police installing a te defector, prize fighters respecting rights, and a phonograph alarm replacing bells. It ends with a quip about a chiropractor and a lazy fellow awaiting a record.
C. Lewis of Stamps visited Mane Monday while Mrs. Patterson and J. W. Patterson toured Arkadelphia. Patterson spent several days in Missouri. Will Kelly, accused of a shooting at Tron Mountain depot, stood trial yesterday in Mag ary court with attorney Steve Carrigan securing an acquittal.
Miss Ruth Simpson a Mendelson Brown College student is home for a weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs P. Tt Singson Mrs C. B. Christopher and Norma visiting relatives in Lith Reele with chaperones Mrs B S Richards and Mrs M V Russell.
The lot that once housed Low Henby Hoover's birthplace was sold for taxes. bidders included Cedar Bay Jaws and many professional buyers from across the region, with several people connected to the community society present at the auction.
Missouri Alpha chapter announces selection of top ranking Arts and Science students at the University of Missouri for Phi Beta Kappa, with candidates from Columbia Missouri. The initiative highlights collegiate achievement within the arts and sciences division.
Missourians receive two stone lions sent from Chita by Dr. H J King minister of industry commerce and labor of the National Government. The lions arrived in Shanghai after a long journey by flat car from Chita, birthplace of Confucius, where they waited for five centuries.
A mid century Dutch Bible, printed in Biteh, now owned by Mrs Andrew Teachmin of Bath New York. She inherited it from her father Jol DeVoist whose family brought the volume to America from Holland amid earlier holdings.
A list of attendees from Marjorie Walker to Robert Stell enjoys a picnic last evening at Pleasure Lake. The group includes Anna Laura Foster Mary Hortense McCorkle Margaret McRae Dorothy McRae Louise Hall Mary Hillingsley Anna Norton Bessie Olmstead Katherine Richards Jane Russell Virginia Johnson Clyde Hart David Thompson Art Jordan Charlie Bridewell Stuart Spragins and Robert Stell.
Stella Picknick, 15, startled a surprise witness in Acushnet Massachusetts as testimony unfolded about liquor purchase. The case centered on alleged underage access and a witness uncertain about prior arrangements. Further details pending police reports and court proceedings.
A large crowd gathered at Madison Square Garden to watch six teams Columbia Fordham St. John's Manhattan New York University and City College of New York compete in a state high school championship event. The article notes notable athletes and past stars, mentions Osborn and other college figures, and reflects on upcoming seasons and potential signings.
Federal prohibition arrests in the eastern Oklahoma district have declined steadily over two years, dropping about 10 percent. Acting United States district attorney William F. Hampendahl noted the reduction after reviewing the Wickersham report.
A fragment describes Herbert A. Blin fasting to aid the unemployed in Detroit. It mentions charity, a planned week, and a related period of fasting with financial considerations. The passage is garbled and references rounds and figures that are not clearly tied to a specific event.
Chicks advertised as One Quality Single Comb White Leghorn from Jindea velveted stock, claimed to ensure high egg production. Bramer Quality Chicks pitched as top money can buy, with illustrated year offerings from Brocinar Poultry and box 772 Texariana Ack 22-uty.
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