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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
4
Q V Coley aged 17 dies after being struck during an attempted store robbery. His companion is arrested as authorities investigate the incident and identify other involved persons.
In Hope last night two armed black youths entered Parry Locke’s gro cery with a toy pistol and a 32 caliber gun. Coley, 18, was killed when Locke’s shotgun blasted him while Oliver, 20, was captured and jailed. The coroner said no inquest would be held as Locke acted to defend himself and his wife. Sheriff Baker and Deputy Middlebrooks arrived to find the scene tense and humorous exchanges with a wary homeowner.
Capital Coffee Shop and Cafe will open Friday in Chieti offering guffer and doughnuts all day. Wallace Davis, formerly of Cexariccavad, will manage and oversee both the coffee shop and clinicim. Mr Pavis invites the public to attend the inveter coffee shop opening.
Fragmentary account shows a plea for fair judgment in a land feud. A figure named Samuel seeks rightful redress, while the speaker laments the state of justice and asks for resolution in the matter. The readable text hints at a request for equitable handling of a suit or claim.
Fragmented OCR note outlines Supreme Court terms under President Hoosevalt and mentions Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice and Justice Murphy. It notes nearly seven appointments and references War era service and page two continuation.
Turkish marines occupied the Krupp shipyards on the Golden Horn in Istanbul and dismissed German naval engineers and technicians who had been equipping Turkish submarines for the Turkish navy at the seized yards.
Chaytes Harvey Ceutehfielt Crutchfield, 58, a Hope liquor dealer and former Celtan boy, died Thursday at 2 55 p m at his home on West Avenue after a long illness. Funeral services were incomplete late Thursday afternoon. He is survived by his widow, two brothers Earnest of Nashville Elbert of Dallas, two sisters Mrs Mabel Williams of Texarkany and Mrs Fannie Leachman of Dallas, and three children by a former marriage.
The February safety bulletin from the state labor department says Hope leads the state in reducing accidents. Industrial plants in Hope participate in a safety campaign with a loving cup awarded to the plant reporting the fewest test-time accidents per million man-hours over the next 12 months.
In Tokyo a Japanese navy spokesman cited definite grounds for reports of Chinese air raids on Japan. Newspapers noted defense precautions across the western regions while authorities kept details secret. Officials believed such raids possible but stressed no official nervousness.
The American Federation of Labor charged John L. Lewis CIO chief in Paris and asked President Roosevelt to reveal what each labor faction agreed to do so responsibility for stopping peace talks would be clear. The statement targets Lewis and seeks public disclosure of commitments by both sides in the stalled negotiations.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Waaxlul of Shreveport marked their golden wedding anniversary with an open house from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at daughter Mrs. Play Young’s home. Married February 6, 1890 in Hope, they later moved to Shreveport. They have three daughters, Mrs. Young, Mrs. d. ’s Cumbie, and Mrs. G. P. Putman of Hope.
Hempstead County Farm Bureau announces a Monday February 12 meeting at Hope City Hall to explain Farm Bureau aims and benefits for farm families. L. C. Sommerville presides. H. S. Mobley and Arkansas Farm Bureau secretary Waldo Frazier will speak along with local leaders about the 1940 membership drive and plans.
In Little Rock attorney general Jack Holt was asked to rule if the Democratic State Committee can shift primary nomination method for multi candidate races. Pulaski officials seek clarity on a 1939 law allowing plurality nominations for offices with two or more winners amid a 1948 amendment requiring majority votes. A suggested fix would treat each seat as a separate contest as in Supreme Court elections.
The Finnish Relief Fund campaign in Hempstead County has raised only 31 dollars so far, with Miller County contributing 1,200 dollars given its similar population. Donations fund food and clothing for Finnish women and children, with no campaign expenses and no wartime use. Contributions are tax deductible on federal and state returns, and checks should be made to the Finnish Relief Fund and sent to Roy Anderson or Hope Star.
Hempstead county was selected by the state Land Use Planning Committee as the site for the unified land use program in 1941, the second county approved. Yell county’s plan was approved with slight revisions and will begin this year if the Agriculture Department approves. reports for Drew Randolph Pope were approved and sent to Washington, and Jefferson County will revise.
The Southwest Arkansas A A U independent basketball tournament will be held February 26 and 27 at the Prescott community gymnasium. Lloyd Henry of Texarkana announces the event with teams from Prescott DeQueen Hope and other points. The winner earns a spot in the State A A U tourney in Conway in March where districts feed a common bracket with colleges.
The May cotton market opened at 10.63 and closed around 11.67 with middling spot listed at 1.02, reflecting a firm session in New York trading.
Amid heavy fighting on the Mannerheim line, a Finnish report says a quarter of a million Red Army troops have been repelled for the seventh straight day, with thousands dying in a single day in one sector. Meanwhile Canada’s third contingent lands in England under navy escort.
A court records a divorce case involving a 24 year old man from W Minster. The husband, angry over nightly radio, a punished pet, and an argument over meals, reportedly poured soap flakes on eggs and threw money from the window. He was granted the divorce.
A. M. Rettig, noted Hope resident, has leased the 556 Service Station located on Division and Hervey streets and assumes active charge. Rettig invites friends and the public to visit him at the new location.
NEA Service recounts the Weather Bureau's long history and quirks from early instruments to modern forecasts. It notes persistent public weather gripes, wind challenges, balloon data, and the irony that meteorologists rarely avert storms. It quotes global extremes and concludes with the public’s steady, if puzzled, interest in weather data.
Richard W. Bightmire of Buffalo New York performs advanced mathematics including square and cube roots logarithms and trigonometric values to high precision with only a fifth grade formal education.
Hempstead County Oil Dealers' Association ratified a seven point program on taxation for Arkansas petroleum, drafted by the Oil Dealers' Association of Arkansas. The program urges gasoline tax reductions, constitutional amendment to protect highway funds, repeal of unfair taxes, and fair treatment for the petroleum industry, with officers and committees named. Speakers included state and local officials and industry representatives.
Hope High School basketball plans two home conference games on Thursday with a matinee and an evening matchup against Russellville. Russellville sits undefeated in league play, while the night game is slated for 7 30. Friday features North Little Rock visiting the high school gym. A separate note mentions the Maharajah of Gwalior valued among the world’s richest, with a jewel estimated at 20 million dollars.
Sidney barber, 30s, barricaded his western home and fired a shotgun during a disturbance that wounded his wife and led to his capture by state police sergeant Bill Haynie. Mrs Barber, ~26, was injured and hospitalized. Barber faced assault with intent to kill charges. He reportedly could not recall the events.
Berlin said Germany has lost 436,351 tons of shipping since the war began, while enemies and neutrals lost 1,495,431 tons. German losses include 44 ships and 409 enemy ships sunk through January. Additionally, 354 enemy and neutral merchant ships were towed to German ports for prize court disposal.
Paris reports that France has 275008 troops concentrated in the Near East under General Maxine Weygand. German estimates place the force at 15000 and Russians at 400000, according to authorized sources.
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