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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
4
A clumsy handwritten collage recalls social events in Hope with notices of gatherings, parties, and club meetings. It centers on Mrs. Clauttn Whitworth’s weekend visit, Valentine parties, a Junior-Senior club program, a D A R luncheon, and plans for upcoming civic events.
A fragment from the Timberlake piece attacks poison sellers and anti theft laws, arguing prohibitionists aim to abolish all social laws. It accuses opponents of valuing social sorting over duty, invoking Jesus Christ to condemn the poison trade and urging voters to act against it.
Ethiopian troops numbering about 65 000 men engaged in a fierce mountain battle against Italian forces. Casualties ran high with estimates of 40 000 dead and 15 000 wounded for the Ethiopians and heavy losses for the Italians. The fight, hampered by rain, opened vast northern territories and may force Ras Seyoum to fall back toward the Gabat river as rains approach.
Henry's Chapel Willis A Cobb is on the sick list with Mr Dewey Bearden also on the sick list. We wish for a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Rutty Fincher spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Earl Fincher. Miss Elsie Lee Muilling spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Jack Conway. Mr and Mrs Wade O'Neal of Oklahoma arrived here Monday night.
Bodcaw High School aims to extend its 31 game win streak tonight as Newark county champions visit for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff at the high school gym. Hope star Reeve returns as Bodcaw counters with 6'5" Goodwin averaging 26 points per game. A preliminary bout between Pontinos and Centerpoint High precedes the main matchup.
The report notes Winston Cobh funeral attendance and weekly family visits. Me, Earl Fincher, and others were mentioned at various gatherings. Several locals including Mrs. Noreen Lewallen, Miss Bernice Cumby, Ruth Ann Cumby, Clara Ellis, and Char Fox are cited in social calls and dairy work assistance across the community.
The P T A at Prescott junior high marks its 40th anniversary with candles and remarks by multiple members. Dr J M Williams of Hendrix College preached at First Methodist. Kathrine Helton from Henderson College visited her Prescott parents. Local church women’s groups plan Monday meetings. Nevada county soldiers urged to sign their bonus forms promptly.
Centerville notes recount visits among neighbors including Mrs Burtis Reilig of Hope calling on sister Mrs Wells Turse, Jean and Mildred Givens staying with Addig and Gladys McElroy, and Guynell Gleghors improving from illness. Joyce Wells visited Marjorie Lee Henry of Rocky Mound, plus Mr Spicer’s home incident and Mrs Allens visit to Mrs Milkun. Also mentions aircraft battery tech and long term inverted usage without leakage.
The relatives of Winston Cobb receive wide sympathy from the community in the bereavement expressed by residents and local officials. The notice extends condolences and honors Cobb's contributions to the area.
Washington reports a proposed Pan American League of Nations to supplement or rival the world League of Nations. Roosevelt urged a Buenos Aires conference, prompting mixed congressional views. Senator King lauded the idea as wonderful while Senator Van den Bergh warned of selling the Monroe Doctrine on a cooperative basis.
The Hopewell Demonstration Club met February 10 with 19 members present and one visitor. Mrs Jess Anderson led the devotional and prayer, members shared oldest furniture and its history, new dairy and home improvement leaders were appointed, a tug making demo was shown, a bridal shower surprised a member, and refreshments were served with next meeting set for March with Mrs Wiggins. Columbus 4-H met February 11 with county agents. five members gave a seed demonstration and discussed record books and demonstrations.
Members of the Melrose Home Demonstration Club met February 13 at Mrs C P Zimmerly’s home. One new member and two visitors attended. Officers were elected for the year including clothing leader Mrs Otha Roberts and treasurer Mrs Joe Toulbee. A lesson on rug making was given by Miss Alford and plans for the year were made with the next meeting at Mrs Murry’s.
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