22 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1930
Page
1
The Star endorses a state highway plan to develop weather road means and to support agricultural provals. The piece argues for cooperative effort, efficient government through prudent expenditures, and improving county infrastructure while stressing benefits to science and agriculture. It mentions reducing rural ic support and promoting cooperative action among local organizations.
Founders day events were held yesterday afternoon at the Junior High School with Junior High P. T. A. as host. A national ida message read by Mrs. Anderson, chairwoman, followed by community singing led by Mrs. Fla. The high school orchestra performed, and Miss Destine Aleen gave a delightful number. An auction by Mrs. White yielded angel food cakes, and refreshments were served by 35 mothers as the club programs closed.
Washington february 21 The failure of William Howard Taft to gain ground last week led those at his bedside to summon family members who were out of town to come to Washington. The report notes the president was under medical care as doctors monitored his condition with latest updates pending.
Rodney Dutcher reports on the House Judiciary Committee considering a bill by Linthicum and Dyer to declare the Star Spangled Banner the official national anthem. Key backers include Rep. Luther Linthicum, Rep. H. Emanuel Celler, and Rep. Leonidas Carstairs Dyer, with support from wets leaders like Graham. Objections center on the tune’s associations and war lyrics, but petitions and patriotic groups push adoption, claiming broad popular support.
New York radio figure Holy Swan demonstrates a broad range of vocal talent at CBS studios. He can imitate animals and enact multiple characters in a single broadcast, having previously performed 13 roles in one sketch. His skill defines his work in radio drama.
Street Girl arrives at the Saenger for a Sunday and Monday run. The piece highlights radio sound effects creator Swan and his inventive method using found objects to produce noises. Swan tests effects on the stage only after selecting items from stores and learning their sounds.
Review notes Betty Compson leads a quartet of musicians in Street Girl, a Columbia musical extravaganza set in New York Hungarian quarters and a night club. Wesley Ruggles directs from W Carey Wonderly story with standout songs by Hanley and Coslow, featuring vivid performances and a chorus of fifty. The plot follows a hungry group’s rise from a stall cafe to fame, aided by a prince’s visit, while celebrating hit numbers and stage talent.
A galaxy of song writers arranged by Columbia Pictures provides lyrics and music for Broadway Scandals the musical comedy premiering at the New Grand Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Noted composers Pred Thompson Dave Franklin Jack Stone James Hanley Sam Coslow and others contributed seven lively numbers performed by a cast of soloists.
St Clair Shores Michigan February 21 Postmaster Russell W Swhier of this suburb full of millionaires resigned effective March 1 It cost him too much to remain in the postmaster role as he cites strain and friction in the office The population of the suburb is noted for spring growth and activity
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