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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1933
Page
2
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The Star outlines municipal and county measures to boost Hope with power revenue for social resources, pavement and sanitary improvements, and all weather roads. It calls for Chamber of Commerce support, Hempstead County farm groups unity, state highway progress, tax reform, and efficient government through expenditure reform.
The article discusses Lipman’s claim of living bacteria inside meteors and its potential to revive panspermia theories. It notes science’s caution in accepting such findings, while highlighting the dramatic implications for the origin of life on Earth and the origin of life beyond our planet. The piece ends with awe at the questions raised about where life began and how it arrived on Earth.
Henry W. Stanley argued that tax collectors rival retailers as top competitors and urged substantial government cutbacks. He called for balancing the budget by reducing government costs to match revenue and letting the people steer their own business without heavy regulation.
A New York salesman Harold claims he could not drown after trying to take his own life. England’s poet laureate John visiting the United States remarks that Americans seem to lack stimulants and would benefit from sedatives.
Shower Spring events mark the weekend preaching schedule next Saturday night. Attendees include Miss LaVeta England and Miss Marjorie Byers with others calling on Mrs. Albert Smith. Families and friends shared ball games in Hope and visits across Fulton and Henry's Chapel.
Sheila Shayne, an aspiring actress, agrees to a modeling job at Henri's studio after a turbulent stage career. She is hired as a fashion model incognito with a $50 weekly salary, learning to navigate the hidden world of haute couture while her personal life edges toward new romance and uncertain future.
Arkansas and nationwide high school girls in home economics may win university scholarships and prizes in the 1933 National Meat Story Contest. The tenth annual event, conducted with the U S Department of Agriculture and top colleges, closes March 15 with judges from the field.
Saturday night events and visits noted in Hope. Mrs. John Reece called on Mrs. Allen Walker, and Allen Walker with Grady Reece were business visitors in Hope on Monday. Miss Edgel and Miss Farrell Mitchell spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Hoyett Laseter. Leon Darwin and family attended Church of Christ in Hope last Sunday.
Rosston route two residents visit relatives as school dismisses for the remainder of the week due to bad weather and poor roads. The R F C boys plan more road work while local social life continues with visits, a contest in Rosston, and a Saturday marriage officiated by Justice Joe Martin.
The community reports several illnesses improving. Elder Paul Reeves of Minden failed to fill weekend appointments due to weather. Local residents D. O. Silvey L. H. Boswell Florence Fincher Parlee Boswell and others visited relatives and friends in Bodcaw and Willisville.
Readable school note lists student officers by room 10A 9A and 8B 7A with roles president vice president secretary treasurer reporter and other posts. Names include J W Harper Claudia Whitworth Mary Agnes Redwine Truman Springs Abner Hervey Albert Jewell James Butler France Mc Clung Sarah Luedbetter Paul Jones Rufus Herndon Jewell Scots Anglee Smith Archie Chambless Thomas Collier Sam Gray Mary Elizabeth Davis Juaita Holman Beatrice Gordon Charits Artdres.
Students at Junor Senior High School adopt the Student Council plan of government after secret room voting. The constitution was read and explained before the vote, which stood 299 for and T1 against. Members must hold a C average, with the president chosen from the senior class, and the plan begins once the organization is perfected.
The Junior class chooses The Patsy by Conners as their play. Hendrix Spraggins reads and leads discussion after the committee presents the show. Miss Martha Virginia Stuart named director. tryouts will start soon with performances planned for late March or early April.
The Senior Home Ec girls held a bunking party at the cottage last Friday night after attending basketball games. Six girls Mozelle Lewis Janice Ward Helen King Canon Mabel Weisenberger Mineanna Padgett Fay Samuel stayed overnight with bedding and puzzles, then were transported home Saturday morning by sponsor Miss Taylor as if moving houses.
The 7A class in Miss Whitfield Can non held a Who's Who contest with titles awarded to students. Patricia Duffie was named Prettiest girl. Gus Bernier Wittiest boy. Abbie Hutchens won multiple honors including Wittiest girl Cutest girl Best all around girl and Best sport. Jim James named Wittiest boy. Janet Lemley won several scholastic and citizen awards. Arthur Barr earned Best citizen and Best studious boy. Robert Jewell was Most popular boy and Best all around boy. Clyta Verne Agee Most popular girl. Charles Gilespie Best athlete. R W Muldrow Best sportsman.
The High School Band directed by Mr. Ashford gave its first public performance to the student body during assembly. Pieces played included The Indian Boy Ambitious an overture Activity Project and Normal. Band members named include Hendrix Spraggins Merlin Coop Gar ms Dolan Cargile Charles Jaynes Hoyett Aws Nolan Carle Willie Sianein Crosnoe Lewis Dale Carlton and David Davis.
A brief quotation shows Miss Winburn and Robert Massey debating the phrase genius. Massey defines a genius as a man who can do things he cannot, reflecting on talent and capability.
Published every Tuesday by the students of Hope High School. Editor in chief Diane Fri assistant editor Frances business manager Ellen Lou Bowde.
The Student Council was accepted by a 299 to 71 vote. The piece notes that while a strong majority supports student government, cooperation remains uncertain as reactions vary from enthusiasm to defensiveness, and suggests the program may only succeed after seniors graduate.
The second annual Stunt Night will be held in the high school auditorium on February 22 at 8 o clock under the Junior Senior High Glee Club. Any school or town club may enter a stunt with a ten minute limit and prizes of 5 dollars and 2 50 in gold. A February 21 runoff narrows entrants to five high school stunts to compete with town groups. The Glee Club of ninety students is directed by John Wellborn and proceeds go to the music fund. The Bobcat staff will publish related articles in Hope Star.
Mi Ida Mae Cannon supervises two 10A English classes organizing English literature scrapbooks. Section 1 selects Mary Elizabeth Davis as chairman with Thelma King Ralph Owen Brooksey Nell Rogers and McRae Lemley. J. W. Secrest chairs the material committee with Gordon Bayless and Kinnie McKee. Section 2 lists G. B. Martin as chairman with Beatrice Gordon Sybil Williams Pauline Jones Victor Keith and Mary Agnes Redwine. Helen Hollaman will assist.
The Future Home Makers held their monthly meeting Friday during activity period at the Home Economics cottage. President Helen King Canon presided and Mozelle Lewis read the minutes. Nancy White was elected vice president to replace Charlotte Stuart who moved to Little Rock. A short installation service was held for members who missed the pledge. A Courtesy program was presented by Winnie Lee Floyd, Mary Sue Anderson, Elizabeth Mauldin and Nancy White.
A verse by M. L. C. promotes striving for an A on report cards. It contrasts the A as a symbol of learned effort with F as a failure by those lazy or sluggish, urging excellence in study and personal achievement.
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