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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1940

Page

3

Bobcats to Meet North Little Rock Friday Night

Hope High School prep hoops facing North Little Rock in a Friday night conference tilt at the school gym. Wildcats upset Tigers 33 to 21 Tuesday. Hope previously beat Russellville 45 22 and 53 22 in separate games, sharpening the Big 15 chase.

Bobcats North Little Rock Hope High School I Lem Takiog Jonesboro Golder Hurricane Yammions Columbus Russellville

Quotations and Attributions From An Errant Page

A fragmented OCR style list of famous quotes and disputed attributions. The passage names Plato Voltaire Wordsworth Shakespeare and others, with garbled author clues and stray punctuation. It resembles a trivia or quote-matching column with uncertain source notes from a historical newspaper page.

Unwed Mother's Baby Sold for 25 Cents in Kentucky

Prestonburg Kentucky reported a case where a six week old baby boy, born on Christmas Day, was sold for 25 cents to the wife of a nearby coal miner. The Floyd County health chief Dr. Ransdell confirmed the incident after a nurse witnessed the offer and the sale proceeded to foster placement.

Prestonburg Maarvin Ransdett Floyd County Health Department Ransdell Mi Ehett Iaartha Burnurse Garrett Kentucky Mountain Accentedd Stites Christus Day Hig Foster Dafenks

Arkansas Roads Damaged by Snow and Freeze

Little Rock January snows and hard freezes caused thousands of dollars in damage to Arkansas highways. State Highway Director Wal Mitchell said ground in Northwest Arkansas had not thawed, delaying a precise estimate. He cited severe wear on old asphalt and weak spots in bituminous surfaces, with South and Central Arkansas roads noted as in bad condition. The Missouri Pacific Railway asked the state to suspend bus service for 90 days between McGehee and Yonipin due to poor roads. Mitchell also announced an expected $20,000 to $60,000 for bridge resurfacing at Des Are and Powhatan when state acquisition occurs next month, noting privately tolled bridges are not suited for heavy loads.

Little Rock Arkansas Wal Mitchell Arksinsas Harrison Mitchell Staver Base Missouri Pacific Transportation Company State Corporation Commission McGehee Yunvopin Des Are Powhatan

May Sell Arms to Warring Nations

Washington reports the army holds surplus field guns and rifles from World War I. President Roosevelt may declare surplus for disposal as Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, British, and French buyers show interest in American weapons and aeroplanes. Secretaries Hull Woodring Edison discussed Europe orders. Swedish Prince Bertil met the president amid arms disposal debate.

Washington Roosevelt Hull Woodring Edison Prince Bertil House Appropriations Committee Charles M. Wesson Ordance Regular Army War Department Navy Sean Wis House

Community Sing at Sardis Sunday

A community singing event will be held at Sardis on Sunday night at 7 40 o clock. Sardis lies several miles south of Hope on the Futinos road. Several quarters have been invited and the public is urged to attend.

Leading Hempstead farmer Huskey dies in Prescott hospital

Hampton 8 Huskey, president of Hempstead County Farm Bureau and state AAA committee member, died at 2 30 a m Friday in Cora Donnell hospital Prescott after illness. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at Sweet Home Church on the Blevins Prescott highway. Survived by widow, three sons D C Huskey Wichita Paris Texas Wade Huskey Grace L Huskey Iowa two daughters Mrs Earl Fore Friendship Ark and Miss Ruth Huskey Little Rock two brothers J R and J R Huskey near Prescott seven grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed. pallbearers from Little Rock Gravette Stuttgart Pecan Althemar Little Rock and nearby communities.

Hampton Huskey Hempstead Counter Farm Bureau AAA Cora Donnell Prescott Heway &2 Sweet Home Church Blevins D. C. Huskey Wichita Paris Texas Wade Huskey Grace L. Huskey Iowa Mes Earl Fore Friendship Ark Ruth Huskey Little Rock J. R J. R. Huskey Mr. Huskey Hempstead County Hempstead J. B. Daniels Chick Phillips Gravette CL Co Cox Stuttgart Pecan C. Wiley Althemar P. Roy Reid John Mardy

Kiwanians Back U S Trade Plan

Hope Kiwanis members meeting Wednesday suspend rules to urge Arkansas Congress members to back House Joint Resolution No. 407. The measure would extend for three years the executive branch authority to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements with other nations. The move aligns with efforts by the National Cotton Council to curb surplus cotton and find new markets to prevent further acreage cuts.

Hope Kiwanis Arkansas Congress Severnaiint Kiwan National Cotton Coloneil of America Kiwanis Club Gnijre

Pence 85 Dead at Conway in Arkansas Funeral Notice

J A Pence 85 died at midnight Thursday at his home in Conway He was the oldest citizen of Conway and the oldest undertaker in Arkansas He is survived by his widow two sons Lynn B Pence and Hugh Pence both of Conway and one daughter Mrs Steve Carrigan of Hope Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Conway

J. A. Pence Steve Carrigan Hope Conway Unc Arge Arkansas Lynn B. Pence Hugh Pence Hone

U S Opens Inquiry for World Peace

Washington reports Secretary Hull announced informal diplomatic inquiries with neutral nations to seek world peace. President Roosevelt said Undersecretary Welles will survey conditions in Italy, France, Germany, and Great Britain with no proposals or commitments.

Washington WPI Hull Hall Roosevelt Prey Umner Welles Europe

Fireworks Plant Blast Injures Three in Redondo Beach

A massive explosion at a fireworks plant in Redondo Beach California injured three people from shattered glass and embers. The blast, felt as far as Huntington Park and Pasadena, caused hospital treatment for the injured watchman and others, with no fatalities reported.

Redondo Beach Calif Ebris Golden States Huntington Park Pasadena Los Angeles

Nazis Are Put Out by Turkey Friday

Istanbul Turkey The Turkish government dismissed 100 German technicians from the Krupp shipyards and ordered them to leave within 48 hours under special decree powers. German protest was rejected by Turkey claiming protection and national defense.

Istanbul Turkey Soverpinetl National Assembly Germany Franz von Papen Krupp

Life and Character of Finns Described to Rotary

A Rotary talk outlines Finland's people, religion, and social structure. Speaker Rev Browstig notes Finland’s population near three million, major lumber exports, and prominent Lutheran faith. The address covers geography, education, land ownership, and Helsinki as capital and university seat, recalling the planned 1940 Olympics.

Rotary Aussin Wenongas Brewster Barlow Rav Browstig Finland Europe Pap Nish Hope Star & Norweigan Unians Hale Fair Skins Blin United of the People College Latteg Gasnahe Pt MG Esi Dhat Helsinki National University

Finnish Relief Fund Controversy at Stanford University

Palo Alto Calif a controversy over the Finnish relief drive touched Herbert Hoover as Stanford students refused a benefit program calling it a neutral act. Ray Lyman Wilbur supported aid saying feeding the starving is not neutrality and a committee will apportion funds after discussions. The former president’s Stanford home is nearby and chatter hints about Dewey’s age for future opportunities.

Palo Alto Calif Herbert Hoover Stanford University Ray Lyman Wilbur Hoover Themunities Stanford

Thought on justice and fear in thy country and faith

A Shakespearean meditation urges steadfast justice and fearlessness. The lines exhort loyalty to country God's truth, framing courage as a moral duty and burden of conscience for the virtuous.

Finnish Relief Fund Rises Sharply to 74 dollars

Finnish Relief Fund in Hempstead county jumps from 1 to 74 dollars, about two and a half times. Miller county contributes 1200 dollars. Donations bought food and supplies. checks made to Finnish Relief Fund and sent to Roy Anderson. No further solicitation, funds used for relief, not war effort. Previous totals listed from Hope Rotary club and individuals.

Hempstead Hope Miller County Finnish Relief Fund Roy Anderson Hope Star Hope Rotary Club Doyle Rogers Syd McMath Clyde Monts R. Henry A. C. Monts Elbert Jones

Improvement for Third Street In Hope Chamber Meet

Hope Chamber of Commerce directors voted to sponsor Third Street improvement, part of U.S. Highway 67, and formed a committee to explore cooperation with state, city, and WPA to advance paving. The board urged Arkansas lawmakers to back extended authority for reciprocal trade talks and restore soil conservation and CCC funding. Guthrie reported strong progress in safety improvements and reduced accidents with state labor department support.

Hope Chamber of ‘Commerce Third Street Oe Asabet A W. RP Arkansas Congress C. Cc John M. Guthrie Chamber of Commerce State Department of Labor

Funeral Friday for Charles H Crutchfield

Funeral services for Charles Harvey Crutchfield age 5B were held Friday after a long illness. The Rev John Keith of First Christian Church officiated at Rose Hill Cemetery. He is survived by a widow two brothers three children and two sisters. Burial at Hill Cemetery.

Charles Harvey Crutchfield Pan John Keith Tor First Christian Rose Crutchfield West Avenue Gregory, Paschareh of Hope Burial Hill Cemetery Ormiel

Hawthorne Buys Market and Grocery Interest

Harry Hawthorne announces he has purchased J V Moore interest and will operate the market and grocery as Harry Hawthorne's Market and Grocery. The move transfers all ownership, with Hawthorne taking over Moore's share and continuing the business.

Harry Hawthorne Hope Mah J. VY. Moore Hawthorne Mr. Moore

Cotton closes higher after Friday open in New York

Cotton opened at 10.73 and closed at 10.76 per Middling futures in Cotton quotations from New York on Friday, reflecting a small gain as market observers noted modest activity and price drift.

New York

Arkansas Democratic State Committee Meeting Rules Nominated Officers

The Democratic State Committee met Friday to set nomination rules. Delegates to the Arkansas party may be chosen by or before a stated date, with rules requiring pledges for multi-candidate offices. The body discussed offices including state representatives, associate justices, county roles, school directors, and peace officers with filing deadlines and associated fees.

Little Rock Arkansas State Committee Jane Ck Fice Supreme Court Dietepp

Embezzlement Case Involving Paramount Theaters

Two persons were tested after an investigation into cash night operations at the Paramount and Pas time Theaters. John Oxford, manager, and a former Hope, are charged with embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. Fred Pyland faces larceny and obtaining money or false pretenses. Officials say drawings and a separate bank account were not handled properly for weeks, with funds kept in a compartment. Oxford remains jailed. Pyland bonded. Richards Lightman Company officials say the theaters themselves are not involved.

Helena Paramount John Oxford Fred Pyland John Anderson Richards-Lightman Company Pylang Woh Imade Oxford Rey Hale Sherif Ona Anderson Richards-Lightman Theatres, Inc

Garner Name Entered in Illinois Primary

Chicago attorney Julius F. Shieftanka announced Friday he would add the name of Vice President Garner to Winnis presidential preferential primary ballot in Illinois.

Garner Illinois Chicago Julius F. Shietanka Winnis Ais

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