19 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1931
Page
1
The march toward a municipal power plant continues as city leaders push to develop traffic resources, improve pavement in 1931, and enhance sanitary conditions in back yards. The Chamber of Commerce and local agricultural groups voice optimism about statewide growth and the role of the project in boosting the economy.
A critical Arkansas editorial condemns legislative maneuvering over tax proposals and power rates. It cites Representative Thorn defending a revenue bill, clashes with public and private power interests, and warns that higher electricity, gasoline, and cigarette costs threaten households. The piece argues the 1981 pledge against new taxes is at risk and urges voters to hold lawmakers accountable.
Marquis, a columnist, abroad planned to study smoking-room card sharpers aboard ship. He played nightly, losing and winning small sums before witnessing the sharpers raise stakes. A later remark tied a different incident to a famous loss in Cherbourg. Also notes Chicago divorces and restless college students in Spain.
The piece traces pension history from colonial land grants to Civil War and World War awards, then outlines 1945 cash bonus proposals. Key figures include Congressman Wright Patman and Congressman Jack Warner arguing for full face value and cash-value payouts, amid opposition from Secretary Mellon and bankers wary of a massive bond issue and market shock.
James L. White left yesterday for a visit to relatives in Lampasas Texas and Yom Halliburton Sunday for Texarkana to accept a position with Ledwidge sup Rev W A coat of this city has accepted a post from a Baptist church at Stamps Miss Irma Brisnt returned from a visit to Miss Daisy Scoggins in Nashville Elmer Nichols made a business trip to Spring Hill Saturday Montez Matthews of El Dorado spent Saturday with her parents Mr and Mrs Walker Wiggins A large crowd attended the Tacky party given by Mr and Mrs Elmer Betts Saturday night and the tacky prize winners were Doyle Arnold first and Odie Williams second for the boys and Miss Mildren Lewis first for the girls and Miss Della Mae Betts second
R M Patterson and F S Horton returned from El Dorado with the Arkadelphia Rotary. Clyde Spencer of Okolona visited his brother, the Hope Savings Bank cashier. Circuit Clerk Luther Higgason of Washington was in town on business. Mrs John P Cox left for Waldo. Mrs Ola Burns and children visited G W Brummell. Lula Deviney stayed with Mrs G W Brussell. Misses Weight and Tesse May Weight appeared in a social scene with friends. Mrs J L Galloway and Mrs Elmer Nichols visited Providence and Patmos. Jessie Mae Wright visited Lois Burns at G W Brunell's home. Lester Crabb of Spring Hill attended Sunday School and prayer meeting.
A Massachusetts champion ash tan roller seeks approval from the New York Athletic Commission for percussion to roll an ash can on Broadway. A scientist claims germs could generate electricity and jokes about a grand Sahara railroad ad campaign. A fashion note imagines sleigh bells trimming new style pajamas and questions popularity.
Miss Roxie Watkins and Hazel Watkins of Spring Hill spent Wednesday night with Mrs Bev Wilson Rev Bearden preached here Sunday A large PTA meeting convened at Spring Hall Thursday afternoon Several households including the Morgans of Evening Shade and the Turners shared visits and meals Elbert Tarpley and children visited Ben Wilsons John Smith and Ed Turner traveled to Hope on business Mrs M E Atkins Ben Wilson and Dorothy June visited Mrs Kennie Atkins Saturday Earl Poole of De Ann stayed with his sister Mrs Ralph Roberts Ralph Roberts and Kennie Atkins recently swapped homes Amos Beard returned from Smackover to visit his sister Mrs Hansel Rogers Others including Bunk Rogers Mrs Hansel Rogers and Lily Johnson with Mrs Bush from Spring Hill called on Mrs Clara before returning to Smackover
Mrs. Chism recovers after eye surgery at Julia Chester hospital. Miss Lillian Cardle stayed with Nettie Chism Tuesday night. A crowd enjoyed a Logan home party. Roy Arnold of Hope and parents spent weekend here. Denis Frantz from Bright Star visited A L Caudle Tuesday. Mattie Lauterback shopped in Hope Saturday. Hollis Mullins and family visited Mrs Mullins’ mother in Oak Grove. Trudie and Callie Caudle visited Bodcaw relatives Sunday.
MELLO GLO powder advertised to keep skin fresh and young. A French process makes it stay on longer spread smoothly and not clog pores with no flakiness or irritation. Sold by John P. Cox Drug Co and George W. Robinson Department Store.
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