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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
2
In a distorted report, Stephens, a well known West leader, plans a three day trip leaving the West to attend a Robbers' Convention in Hzora. He will return to outline crop plans and aims to gauge nationwide sentiment. He notes periods of law and that Vance had supplied no moderate scale this year.
Fragmentary notes describe a mid day opening with two full teams in line up including Red Arnold Hsia Guy Lowe Clyde Watt Phillips and Chester Brusky. The text is incomplete and provides no clear outcome or context for the match.
A young couple from McCaskill and Woodsonville tied vows during the Christmas holidays in a simple ceremony near McCaskill. The couple plans to establish their home near McCaskill following the wedding.
A local resident, Mrs. Luther Benn of 815 Eighth Street, praises Black-Draught as a long used family medicine. She cites relief from headaches, constipation, and indigestion, saying the vegetable laxative has saved her from much suffering and she recommends it to friends.
A local social roundup notes Mrs. Willie Whiteside of Blevins visiting sister Mrs. Clifford Hankey, Bro. Brooks Stell delivering three sermons, and several families hosting or attending gatherings. New Year activities include Intermediate Sunday School at Mrs. W. Li McDougald’s and various visits to Prescott and nearby towns.
M L Nelson & Co of Blevins shipped a car load of poultry to the New Orleans market Tuesday afternoon. The car was accompanied by Mr Nelson. This is the first car load from Blevins this year and more are planned, with the fall aim to ship several cars of turkeys rather than the single shipment of December 19, 1930. Local farmers in Blevins territory are planning to raise more poultry this year for sale as broilers and fryers.
M Li Nelson of Blevins has been appointed by Sheriff John L Wilson as distributor for the 1931 automobile license tags in the Blevins territory. Nelson received the necessary blanks last week and issued many applications Saturday. Residents may pay Nelson and get receipts from him, avoiding trips to Washington or Hope. This accommodation by Sheriff Wilson is commendable.
Wallaceburg township residents form an efficient local Red Cross relief group at the Bank of Blevins. A. H. Wade explains relief terms, with monthly aid capped at six dollars for destitute cases. Rev. W. J. Whiteside chairs investigations. reports required before aid. Local families and visitors noted.
Oren Stephens was elected president of the Enworth League of the Blevins Methodist church Sunday evening after Earl Yates resigned and moved away. The election followed the devotional meeting and three nominees were considered before Stephens and Coy Cum...
County Board of Creation approved the consolidation of Sweet Home District with Blevins at last Tuesday’s meeting. No opposing views were raised, and officials note this is the tenth district consolidated in three years, with Wallaceburg and neighboring townships grouped under new school district lines.
Miss Faye Samuels of DeAnn Hope Route 5 was listed among Hempstead county poultry flocks accredited for 1931. She raises Rhode Island Reds with fifty seven birds accredited by Mr Wade who visited the Samuels home in 1930. Samuels has long participated in 4 H club work and has kept poultry as a project.
John Armstrong Cygon, a Naval Academy sophomore in Annapolis Md, was forced to resign after authorities traced mysterious tricks to him. The electrical clock regulating class hours, an elevator, telephone wires and other apparatus were affected during months of inquiry.
Several Move in North Hempstead notes changes in the north part of the county since the year's start. Many farmers relocated to other communities or onto other farms within the same area, with few fine sales typical for the season. A nominating committee presented minutes and Lyle Brie was nominated from the floor.
Epworth League presents a three act comedy The Early Bird at Blevins High School auditorium Friday night January 16. The cast features George Cummings Ina Rike Rev W J Whiteside and Mrs P Stephens Jr with direction by Miss Jane Arrington. Fifty percent of proceeds go to the Parent Teachers Association for school children needs.
Mr I M Stephens spoke to truck farmers and their wives in Blevins on the 1931 truck crop outlook. Blevins long known as Hempstead county truck center ships more crops than the rest of the county. Cantaloupes led shipments, radishes rose in importance, and tomatoes increased acreage amid wet springs and drought. This year aims to focus on cantaloupes radishes and lettuce with some other crops on small plots.
The initial war school year meeting of the Parent Teacher Association at Blevins was held Friday night January 2. Roy Bonds was absent. Mr. Col Nelson presided. L. Nelson was elected treasurer and Mr. Coker, Mrs. Hy Stephens Jr, and Miss Lola were elected president vice president and secretary respectively. A partial financial report showed over $300 raised for school equipment and a $24 balance from last year. Coker said much equipment could be added but no large purchase this year and emphasized keeping students in clothing with help from churches and Sunday schools. By unanimous vote Coker was instructed to buy cloth needs and a program committee was named.
Belton area items include Bro Bolton of Qzan and Herbert Lively McCaskill with Miss Pearl Murphy Tokity wedding at home of Mr and Mrs son on Christmas Day. A domino party at Miss Irene Pickett’s home. Otis Davis of Hope visits. Basketball Wednesday with girls losing first game. New resident Elton Davies making a business trip. Mrs J J Puckett and Irone attend dinner at McCaskill home. Fred Daniel of Mansfield visits. Miss Magic Leslie and Miss Mary Lessie Leslie with relatives of S F Leslie.
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