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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary court filing alleges Dr and Mrs Schwachow challenge custody of a boy. The case cites claims about paternity and a disputed remarriage in 2017 and references to a late spouse. The record contains conflicting testimony about alleged prior relations and ongoing questions in court.
The Gulf Refining Company established a March 1927 drum plant in Hope with M S Bates as agent, expanding from one station to about fifteen outlets and 45 000 gallons monthly. A 1958 site near Hope was developed with warehouses, tanks, and a 1933 outlet leased to Tandy & Sons as Gulf’s distribution grew, adding tires and necessaries to meet dealer needs.
L A Henry, engineer-director of the State Planning Board, said four counties and four cities have established Housing Authorities to cooperate with the United States Housing Authority program. He noted 27 counties have organization work under way or shown interest. He plans to assist Clark County in Arkadelphia and will speak on the USHA program at Pine Bluff Thursday night at the invitation of the Pine Bluff Central Trades Council.
The J C Penney company outlines its commitment to high quality merchandise and even pricing the same across all stores. It highlights laboratories in St Louis and New York testing fabrics and durability plus Pennaseptic treatment for pillows and shoe linings. The company notes services like mothproofing woolens and a sample service to preview latest styles for customers.
A dealer network distributes petroleum products for sour envino bile, farm equipment, home and industrial plants, cotton gins, plus a complete line of Goodrich tires and tubes for automobiles, ducks, and tractors.
George Ross reports from Havana on the vibrant conga and chumba scene at La Frilte and similar joints like Rhumba Palace and The Three Brothers. He notes American visitors spark lively performances, tipping tensions, and the presence of Broadway names and sugar king Jorge Sanchez, plus a New York magistrate and Tin Pan Alley publisher seeking respite in Cuba.
Two 11 year old boys from Quincy, Arthur Cray Jr and Irwin Nelson Jr, were indicted for first offense theft after crimes totaling 45 cents. They faced life behind Massachusetts State Prison as their home for the rest of days. Also mentioned are Jimmy Van Heusen traveling, Eddie McCarthy winning a local club prize, George Skouras and wife flying in, and John Barker as a Canfield staff survivor.
Carlson, 45, pled guilty to a second degree charge as District Attorney emphasizes duty to uphold law. Superior Court Justice Thomas H remarks on youth strain and public safety while noting penalties and the risk of taking the law into one’s own hands. The article comments on youth crime and health trends among young whites up to age 25.
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