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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
2
The Star notes support from Hempstead county business leaders for a county highway program to build all weather roads yearly and expand sanitary improvements, with Chamber of Commerce backing. It cites state highway progress and calls for efficient government through improved expenditures and cooperative effort.
A Connecticut farmer jailed for debt amid a harvest in peril reflects harsh creditor power during a time of crisis. His wife and children left to run the farm as 6000 cows and 5400 tomato plants suffer, crops rot, and no payment arrives. Nearby, Iowa bidders face threats at a farm sale, underscoring widespread distress.
The article discusses a near accident with a tiger cage in a Hollywood Jungle Book production and notes Bagheera the black panther as a beloved, fearless character. It mentions naturalists’ views of black panthers and suggests the Hollywood creature echoes Bagheera as a transplanted, savage animal in the tale.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson voices skepticism about negotiating new credits and debt cancellations with foreign nations. He argues debt relief hinges on their fulfillment of obligations and demonstrable justification. He cites Britain and France as examples with France waiting on payment before US discussions proceed.
A collage of statements by David Seabury Karl de Schiweinitz and Carl Van Doren. The remarks touch on insanity standards of right and wrong emigration for work and the perception of melodrama by ordinary people.
Washington Wallace Rowe traveled to Texarkana on business. Edward Stewart and several others attended the Association District B. Y. F. U. meeting in De Queen with Stewart as vice president. A store theft Friday night saw shoes and apparel stolen. Multiple local residents visited family in Hope El Dorado and Providence. illnesses and hospital stays are noted alongside numerous visits, gatherings, and moving of residents between homes.
The Greil family has moved away from the community. Mrs. W. H. Harper and family hosted Mrs. John Taylor of Zion Tuesday. Hosea Myrick visited his mother Mrs. Jeanette Myrick Monday. A party hosted by Mr and Mrs Mick Still Friday night was enjoyed by attendees. New residents Mrs. King and Mr. and Mrs. Hutson and Mr. and Mrs. Hannie Brandon are settling in and are welcomed.
Mr and Mrs Dale Wilson of Prescott attended the funeral of Henry Boles yesterday. Mr and Mrs J F Bruniidge returned to Little Rock after a visit with relatives here. George Spragins visited Prescott on business yesterday.
Ten years ago Miss Kathleen Daniél hosted a Saturday evening turkey dinner. Guests included Miss Mary Margaret Anders Elizabeth Stewart Syd McMath and Clyde Carsden. Circuit Clerk L F Higgason of Hempstead county was in town from Washington business. Miss Maggie Bell spent a few days this week at Fulton visiting Mrs J B Shultz.
Oak Grove residents report weekend and weekday visits among neighbors and relatives. Clarentée Sparks family spent Sunday with R L May family. Winifred Wise and Mildred Wise of Melrose stayed with sister Mrs Hollis Matllens. several calls and visits between Ross, Sparks, Jackson, Collier, Mullens, and others described along with flu illness for Bernie Jones.
Community mourns Minnie Lou Simmons an old friend and neighbor buried at Shover Springs last Tuesday. The obituary notes sympathy from Mr and Mrs Carl Arnold whose Tuesday party for local youths preceded news of Mr Arnold moving near Spring Hill.
Sheila Shayne, a dancer daughter of vaudeville entertainers, travels New York seeking work after substituting for an injured dancer. A missed call from Gorton Mandrake costs her a potential job. Mandrake invites her to dinner and a quick rehearsal tomorrow, offering a contract.
The column records neighbors moving house and visiting each other, mentions Miss Mable Rogers staying with Mrs. Harold Sanford, and Mrs. Emma Eblin and children planning to move to Isaac Ward’s home. It notes local visitors, a Bodcaw resident moving to a bought place, a pie supper funds of 1485 dollars for church benefit, and community church, Sunday school, and social plans.
Rocky Mound reports Mr L H Mitchell back home after flu recovery. No services over the weekend due to bad weather. Families Messer Ellis move away. Rocky Mound basketball boys lost to DeAnn 19 to 26 while girls fell. Local visits include Hunt Pickard Jordan and Fincher White Chapel visitors.
Miss Mattie Cullins travels from Little Rock Tuesday to visit Miss Grace Key. Mrs Walton Bonds is ill. Mrs R W Bonds spent Friday with Mrs Helen Brooks. Mr and Mrs L W Cullens were in Prescott Tuesday on business.
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