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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1937

Page

3

Margin Narrower on 3d Tabulation Local Vote No

Local vote on the presidential plan to reorganize the U S Supreme Court shows a narrowing margin as third tabulation totals from 418 cities in 32 states run 23 973 against 48 045 of 72 000 ballots. Clark sburg West Virginia shifts to a slight plan majority 212 203 after earlier opposition. El Paso Herald Post reports a special poll at the College of Mines.

Willis Tilcrnton NEA U. S. Supreme Court Clarksburg W. Va el Paso Herald-Post College of Mines

Presidential ballot tally hints at narrow national race

The Star reports early tabulations across city and rural districts showing city 15 for and 53 against in one area and rural 10 for with a 1 gain. Cleveland’s national tabulation suggests a 2-1 edge for the president among students, with later figures telegraphed from Ohio awaiting fuller counts.

Supreme Court Elty A Mira NEA Service Cleveland Ohio Star

County Red Cross closes with final flood relief total

Hempstead county flood relief fund closed Saturday with a final tally of 1 739 45 dollars. Wayne H England and BD Thompson thanked Hope and county residents for contributions. Also notes a Chapel Negro Church and a UNC Chapel Mill report on a new bristle glass washing machine cutting labor and time.

Hempstead County Red Cross Wayne H. England Hempstead Chapel Mill N. C University of North Carolina E. F. Cooley C. ¥. Cummings

Blockade of Spain to Begin Saturday

Twenty one European nations with Portugal's help completed plans to encircle Spain with watchers to halt men and munitions at midnight Saturday. Portugal’s stance remained cautious but expected to align, enabling British inspectors to verify arms shipments.

Spain Portugal

House to decide impeachment trial for Hot Springs judge

Arkansas House will consider impeaching Circuit Judge Earl Witt of Hot Springs next week after Judiciary Committee reported the inquiry a waste of time. A heated session followed Maner of Hot Springs accusing Nichols of insulting Witt’s wife and sister in the chamber amid the probe.

Hot Springs Luttle Rock Earl Witt Senate House House Judiciary Committee Witt Ernest Manor Leo P. McLaughlin Lee Nichols Judge Wilt Representative Nichols Booneville Maner Nichols Judge Witt Nally Hot Springs Investigating Committee Miss Wit Miss Witt Manerst Hauge

Relief standards in Arkansas and farm program details

The Arkansas relief discussion notes low relief standards and lists 46 765 dollars in conservation payments received in Hempstead County. It cites monthly family allowances of 12 dollars, 5.98 per recipient on average, 3.55 per child, and 6 for the blind. A 1937 agricultural conservation program is outlined with meetings and dates across Hempstead County.

U.S. Association of Social Workers W. E. Montevade Hempstead Spring Hill Entunet Fulton Qzan Columbus Washington Patmos BeAon Blevins Mondey Marcel Bingen McCagskill

Aristocrat Billy Walace Endures Nine Winters in Arcadia

Arcadia Florida resident William Walace surveys a modern Streamlined trailer as he recalls a bygone era. He argues the old ways were sturdy and comfortable, claiming the new style lacks the same value and appeal.

Arcadia Fla William Walace

Telephone Lines Expand in Nevada Oil Field Area

Prescott Arkansas to Waterloo line expansion adds a third line, creating four long distance paths. United States Telephone Co plans coverage for the county, improving public service and communications with enhanced outlet access nationwide. Descendants of the Church family claim a vast collection of smoking pipes.

Prescott Ark Waterloo Church England

Turned Brown By Brown Turner

KNOXVILLE Tenn Some cities raise traffic violation prices to cope with cash shortages causing higher fines for reckless driving and speeding. The piece notes rising costs and mentions undertakers facing tighter budgets while conveying local reactions and broader political commentary about Roosevelt’s Supreme Court plan.

Knoxville Tenn Roosevelt Supreme Court

Air Rifles Banned Within City Limits

Poller Chief John W Ridgail issued a warning Saturday against shooting air rifles and .22 caliber rifles within the city. He cited several complaints from across town and noted the offenders were small boys shooting at birds. The ordinance prohibits firing firearms inside city limits and will be enforced.

Poller John W. Ridgail Ridgaill Ridgdill

Henderson college selects four beauties at Hope

Frances Snyder of Hope is named one of Henderson State Teachers College four most beautiful girls chosen by Bob Burns. Other selections include Miss Nanelie Rountree of Texas and Miss Virginia Cunningham of Mens. Daisy Walton of Camden also honored. photos to appear in the college yearbook. Also noted, the D A R places a marker at the old mill in Ducktown Tennessee for Maggie Harris, author of When You and I Were Young Muggle.

Misa Frances Snyder Hope Henderson ‘State Teachers College Arkadelphia Bob Burns Nanelie Rountree Texas Henderson Virginia Cunningham Mens Daisy Walton Camden Miss Snyder Bool Ducktown Tenn Maggie Harris Maggie

Bodraw High School Defeats Fulton in Narrow Match

A readable fragment shows Bodraw High School boys beating Fulton 33 to not clearly. another line mentions Washington and shows strength. The text is incomplete but indicates a local basketball or track result involving Bodraw and Fulton with a 33 point element.

Nevada Bodraw Fulton Tar Washington Bodraw High

Market Report: Cotton Prices Edge Higher at Be Scene

Cotton opens Saturday at Be Scene with steady tones, closing higher by one cent. Middling cotton stands at 12.82 dollars per bale as traders note slight uptick in demand.

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