25 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1930
Page
1
The Star outlines a platform focusing on improved sanitary conditions in backyards, progress on a state highway program, air tax reform, and a more efficient government through the reduction of expenditures. It references the Chamber of Commerce, social resources of Hope, and efforts against cattle tick issues as part of the broader agenda.
Frances Tally of Stanley County North Carolina aimed to avenge his murdered boyhood friend. He pursued leads across the state and Florida leading to an arrest and plans for a trial as years of mystery edge toward resolution.
A discussion of alcohol's many legitimate industrial and household uses and the distinct role of denatured alcohol. It notes that removing alcohol would disrupt business, government revenue, hospitals, and military supplies, while highlighting illegal bootlegging of denatured alcohol by diverting it into spirits.
A clipped editorial warns a home town will stagnate if its residents lack enthusiasm and buy nothing. It likens a bird that fails to sing to a business that does not advertise, predicting the public will respond slowly to offerings. The piece stresses lively civic spirit and active commerce as keys to town development.
Washington notes that Congress weighs proposals to study social insurance and fund old age pensions. Bills from Sirovich and McKeown seek federal state cooperation, with exceptions and eligibility rules including age 65, citizenship, residence, and income. An Old Age Security Bureau would assess needs and provide limited aid, while Dill and other resolutions push investigations into elderly dependency and international practices.
A Chicago newspaper reports gunmen in arrears and police action prompting a raid. A radio set is being installed at Joliet penitentiary as part of the renewal of security measures.
Local item notes rainy weather and politics as James M Beck warns prohibition could split the party. Community updates record visits among families in Hope and Williams burg with Sunday gatherings, church attendance, and a Beonie Jones party. Mentions about beards, a revived Virgina Gazelle paper, and social visits across Collins, Ross, Collier, and Jones families.
Miss Jett Black left Monday morning for Nashville to visit friend Miss Cola Smith. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Black spent last Friday shopping in Texarkana. Miss Lola Reaves of Little Rock, visiting relatives in this city the past two weeks, returned home Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Toland, visiting relatives in this city for several weeks, left yesterday for Ashdown to visit her son H. L. Toland.
Ten years ago Mrs I J Cannon visits Arkadelphia. Mrs J B Shruggs returns from Malvern. Mrs EB White and Miss Mary White visit Little Rock relatives. Mr and Mrs H A Whitehurst of Texarkana spend Sunday in Hope. Mrs S L Reed and Miss Frances in Little Rock. Miss Erstine Norris arrives from Pine Bluff to visit Miss Johnnie Hereford. Mrs Samuel Merrell and two children from Vivian La stay with sister Effie Stell. Mrs L C Wilson visits Malvern for several weeks with daughter Josie Edwards. Alva Middlebrooks hosts neighborhood party near Clarland school. Mrs Lawley Johnson of Camden visits her parents, Mr and Mrs W G Hart. Edward William of New York visits aunt Mrs J T Hicks and sister Miss Helen Williams in Hope. Ernest Cratchield and parents return to Nashville after visiting in Hope. Mrs Charles Haynes travels to Boughton for visit with E B De Laughter and returns with Chas Haynes Jr.
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Ashdown hosted Columbus high school teams and won both games with scores 15 to 12 for the girls and 22 to 19 for the boys. The brief notes also list visits and social calls among local residents including Dr and Mrs J N Hutt, Mrs Cecil Hicks of Hope, Mrs Bettie Griffin, Miss Janie Johnson, Alvin Wilson, Frank Schooley, Mr White of Prescott, and Mr and Mrs A T Bishop with other townspeople mentioned.
A wave of social visits fills Tope, Texarkana, and Hope as locals and guests from Alpine, Yancey, Nashville, DeQueen, Shreveport, and Texarkana attend gatherings. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Jor Wilson, Mrs. D. W. Hamilton, Mrs. A. T. Bishop, and Dr. J. R. Autrey hosting and visiting friends over Thursday to Sunday.
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