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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1934
Page
4
The piece reflects on plain faith and friendship as lasting joys, contrasting humble happiness with pomp. It notes a family goal to build a cheerful home with laughter, good memories, and love, aided by divine guidance and shared effort.
Mrs C C Lewis and Mr Lewis attend a district medical society auxiliary meeting Tuesday at 740. Circle 2 of the WMA First Baptist church holds its monthly mission study Monday afternoon led by Mrs S L Foilgett. Fanny Garrett reports 50 dollars from magazine sales during a short business period. Guests include Mrs Harold Bowen from Sandhirees Texas visiting her parents. Rexall state convention brings Gibson Drug Company trio to Little Rock. Overton Texas couple Mr and Mrs Charles Swain visit Hope relatives and plan return Wednesday.
Government pension proposals pass through a lively Senate session as Democrats back 60 000 000 to 126 000 000 plans while administration forces push for 50 090 000 and 60 000 003 options. Senator Byres supports restoring 75 percent of formal pensions. Steiner pursues a 7 21 0 600 amendment to restore full compensation for certain service connected disabilities. Votes show Carsway of Arkansas in favor and Rabinson opposed.
Testimony described plans of Dr Denn regarding marriage to Captain Maul and alleged poisoning of Dr Kennedy. Mrs Bays testified maid service at Greenwoood home on July 27. Defence and prosecution debated questions as trial entered its fifth week with Dr Louis Leroy among witnesses.
In a Monday session R T Porter faced Teomas Douglas over an assault with intent to kill charge after a gun incident. Douglas paid fines. several others including Wendy Lindsey and Curtis Know faced reckless driving, intoxicated driving, disturbing the peace, and related offenses with fines and continuances listed.
In Little Rock the state Advisory Board condemned the Public Works Administration as a dismal failure directed at Washington officials. They demanded an explanation for PWA misfunction in Arkansas and urged retention of the state board in the project. Colonel Witte refused to apologize, citing Arkansas laws and city bond requirements plus legal hurdles for bond purchases.
Ford Motor Company plans a vast Exposition at the 1934 Chicago World’s Fair. A central building will feature Henry Ford’s Drama of Transportation showing vehicle evolution from ancient chariots to modern cars. The Edison Institute exhibits include Ford’s 1883 motor car shop, rebuilt for display.
Colonel Waite praised Arkansas officials as among the best in the country and argued the federal PWA should not bear all relief burden. He urged states to take responsibility and warned the PWA would not cover remaining employment gaps after CWA winding down. He criticized continued reliance on federal funding.
Regional figures from Colonel Write show Arkansas trails Colorado Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma in PWA non-federal allotments. Of the $149 million regional total, $41.006 million goes to non-federal projects with Arkansas holding about $5.688 million. By February 14, 24 Arkansas non-federal allotments were approved, contracts sent on nine, five executed and returned to Washington, but only one project is underway in the state.
Legislator Kenton outlines a plan to consolidate senatorial districts with counties like Cleburne Conway Searcy and Van Buren in the Twenty sixth district. He argues for a constitutional amendment to authorize consolidation and defers county seat decisions to a later legislature, suggesting cities such as Fayetteville Fort Smith Hot Springs and Jonesboro as potential centers.
Incoherent OCR fragment references a large unruly group and an executive body, implying political tension. Names, places, and concrete actions are unreadable, leaving only a sense of a crowded council or assembly and a challenge to authority amid disorder.
Royal Ambassadors announce new officers for the Junior division at First Boytist cha Denday. Leader Mr Jones presides as pros Perserution Mack May Tack Honaycutt and Bobi participate. Officers named include Chief Antaocden Ira Yow First Assistant Dostett Second Ari Wilton Jewell Tack Honeycutt Mack May and Wi Jewell. All boys aged 9 to 17 invited to attend next Monday at 4 PM.
Fragmentary column laments national capital distrust, claiming government inaction imperils local funding and school propositions. The writer scolds officials, cites past crises, and argues authorities should remove critics to restore respect.
A compact note lists liquid tablets salves nose drops and laxatives as fast acting remedies. It highlights Melatin and Colada style preparations as popular options to relieve headaches and nasal congestion within days.
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