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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1934
Page
4
Local churches, auxiliaries, and women’s groups hold January meetings at homes and churches in Hope. Programs include Bible studies on Assembly’s Home Missions, Christian India, and colonial history. Weddings and visitors mark a busy social calendar as sewing projects and relief drives coordinate for the new year.
Mrs. Wily Josephine Mendenhall, 62, of Rosston, died Monday night in Cora Donnell Hospital at Prescott after a three day illness from pneumonia. She was daughter of George Logan, former Nevasia county minister, and wife of Dr. Thomas J. Mendenhall. The couple moved to Rosston 44 years ago. Services set for Tuesday at First Methodist Church in Prescott with burial in DeAny cemetery. Survived by husband, a son Logan Mendenhall of Rosston, two daughters Ruby Smith and Mildred Ward of Little Rock, mother Mrs. George W. Logan of Arkadelphia, two sisters Mrs. Johnny Jarnigan of Arkadelphia and Mrs. J. M. Harweld of Clovis, Cal, and four brothers Johnny C. Logan of Rosston, Tex. W. A. Logan of Birmingham, Ala. George L. Logan of the Philippine Islands.
Funeral services for Mrs S E McMath 34 who died Friday night at Bisbee Arizona were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Syl MeMath residence WH Washington street. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs McMath is survived by her husband and four brothers. Her death followed a short illness. Former Hempstead area resident, she had lived in Texas before moving to Aviva.
Patmos senior girls and junior boys faced Spring Hill at Spring Air with two tight games. The senior clash ended in a late rally before a contested finish, while the junior game stayed close and the officials gave extra time. A dispute over Lyne Moytis’s eligibility led to the senior game being called off, with Potihos coach Bristow demanding a forfeit and promising formal action to Arkansas athletic authorities.
The text cites a speaker warning that a sharp drop in prices would ruin the south though it is currently the most prosperous region. A salesman reports rural stores buying heavily and higher loan repayments noted in Auburn Alabama. A Birmingham youth is mentioned in a brief line.
A Alabama farmer with 660 acres of cotton arranged a spring plow loan of 150 acres for 1650 cash. He signed a cotton agreement granting his option at six cents per pound on stored government cotton, later benefiting from higher prices. With 235 bales produced, government loans applied, guaranteeing at least 1250 dollars, subject to price movements and signing adjustments.
The report notes rising store sales led by Penney and Southern shops as NRA costs prompt higher prices. Foreign trade shows gains, textile sector expands, and mill towns like those in the Carolinas see “prosperity” return. Unemployment drops reflect widespread farm and factory work.
Conway Arkansas teachers college opens new three story Georgian dormitory for 126 women on the campus. The building features a large parlor suitable for banquets, an eight kitchen dining area, and social rooms to centralize campus life. Doyne Hall repaired to house male students with meals at McAlister Hall. Doyne Hall Annex remodeled as practice rooms and studios for the conservatory of music.
The article surveys the early NRA textile code effects on cotton, noting added costs from processing taxes and per unit output penalties that hurt cotton goods. It describes shifts to jute and paper, imports, and the mixed fortunes of mills, with workers gaining shifts and adults embracing the wage climate as banks and regions respond to Roosevelt policies.
Reports from Birmingham steel circles note skepticism toward NRA yet private orders are accumulating. Governor Futrell urges lawmakers to back bond refunding, warning of legal challenges if not passed. Debates reveal divisions on how to proceed while state needs grow.
Fragments discuss bondholders and evidence problems in a debt restructuring. Mentions governor, a $2,000,000 figure, and $1,000,000 direct obligations. References pledging first revenues to pay indebtedness and possible implications for repayment.
Fragmented OCR outlines proposed changes to liquor control involving hotels clubs and dining rooms. It mentions eliminating an 80 cent tax on beer and shifts in director appointments by the governor, with proposed regional operations and a special electic unit.
Mrs P M Deasdt of Tyler writes Cardui helped her recover from run-down condition. She took eight bottles over time and felt much better able to sleep. The testimonial urges other women to try Cardui for weakness.
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