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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
2
The Star outlines a program to develop Hope's social resources through municipal power plant control, sanitary upgrades in backyards, and all weather highways. It urges cooperative effort, state highway progress, tax reform, and efficient government, linking benefits to Hempstead County farmers and agricultural groups.
A nationwide poll by the American Native Association shows the wild rose leading with 492,811 votes out of 1,067,672 cast, ahead of nearest rival by 00 votes. Other favored flowers include the foret goldenrod daisy and mountain laurel, though no official selection has been made yet.
A long unsolved crime resurfaces as bootleggers with a grudge kill the town marshal uncle and place the boy Melvin in a hidden burial. The case shocks the town as speculation turns to justice and punishment, while the tragedy remains unbearable.
A Chicago policeman, Frank J Reynolds, earns rare praise for his record and promotion to sergeant. The piece argues his achievements stand out amid Chicago’s high murder rate and limited convictions, presenting Reynolds as a city’s commendable officer.
A Chicago couple sued a movie theatre after being ejected for kissing in the dark. The jury awarded $1250, a verdict the column treats as justified, noting many spouses complain about affection in public and praising the couple for their bold display.
Washington commentator MONEY DUTCHER argues the four percent Senate fight over Justice Charles Evans Hughes’s confirmation has damaged the sacrosanct aura of the Supreme Court. He says the court, long revered, will now be watched and likely criticized more, as it is a powerful, lifelong office equal to other branches.
Rodney Dutcher reports on a high level coalition from the Department of Justice Hoover Commission and congressional judiciary committees shaping the prohibition solution. Pound Wickersham and Senate leaders discuss district attorney power, double jeopardy concerns, and the legal craft guiding the hearings.
A collage of remarks links President Hoover fishing in Florida with the Senate’s efforts to shape Mr Hughes into a symbol of reform. Edison is noted as 43 with 151475 hours slept out of 627080. Darrow, Fosdick, Harvard rules, and Henry Ford’s take on women punctuate a mosaic of opinion on power, education, faith, and industry.
The Spring Hill News notes rising Sunday school attendance as warmer weather arrives. Local residents travel between Hope and Texarkana for visits and events. The P T A plans a Friday afternoon meeting at the school. Local sports saw a Boys basketball win at the armory, with praise for the team’s strong season. Farmers shift to truck patches with cotton and vegetables on plots near home.
Mr and Mrs J D Barlow have wintered with his brother M H Barlow in this city and depart this afternoon for Galveston Texas. County adds two more road machines for public roads. J A Robinson of Palmes visited town from Lille Rock. Jack Hartsfield and John O Ste en of DeAnn, prominent farmers, attended the Cotton Growers association meeting in Little Rock.
Years ago Joe Mahar is confined to his home with illness. Dr and Mrs H H Darnall of Columbus were visitors to Hope this morning. Mrs Stith Davenport has returned home after visiting relatives at Ashdown. Mrs J D Morgan and Miss Catherine Arnold are visiting relatives.
NEA San Francisco Bureau reports San Jose high school teacher Misa Bessio Steen, braving the Brazilian jungles, aims to locate the lost tribes of Brazil with a guide. The map outlines her route from Leopoldina as she seeks the most primitive people on earth. Steen has previously visited interior tribes in Brazil.
Nevada county schools postpone literary contests from February 28 to Friday night March 7 to allow participating schools extra preparation time. The change was decided at a principals conference. Programs this year are sponsored by the University of Arkansas Debating league and gon-
Friends and relatives travel notices fill the Gordon area as several residents return from trips to Hot Springs Little Rock Dallas and Florida. Bryant and Mrs Bryant plan arrival from Hot Springs as Womack Perkins Rusker Anderson McCorkle and Riley families host or visit kin in Foreman Prescott Brookwood and Camp Pike vicinity. Vesey visits family after arriving from Camp Pike for the weekend.
The document lists group matchups for a county competition with affirmative teams from Pleasant Hill Rosston Redland Laneburg Bodeaw Emmett Bluff City and others. Reading, declamation, and a one act play accompany each debating team with home-school contestants. Final elimination winners advance to the Magnolia district meet.
Brooklyn advertisement touts a new remedy for epilepsy claiming to stop stubborn fits. It invites readers to write to Phenoleplo Company in Brooklyn for a free booklet with addressed departments and dates on Fab 14 21 28.
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