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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1939
Page
4
John T Flynn argues that private investment won’t surge if public relief is cut and warns of a potential recession. He cites $2.0 billion in public funds flowing to business in late 1934 and suggests a need to reassess policy, calling for real statesmanship.
A series of meetings for Hempstead County farmers will be led by IL Mobley and H H Huskey with local leaders at community centers. Mobley, Arkansas Farm Bureau figure, will discuss state agricultural advocacy and Farm Bureau programs aiding both members and nonmembers. schedule includes Patinos, Bingen, Washington, Spring Hill, Hope, Fulton, and Blevins meetings next week.
Belfry, a small inland town of about 200 people, boasts seven sons in the navy and is hailed by its recruiting office as the country’s largest naval representation from any town. Helena reports this town leads nationwide in naval enlistments, with a potential national total nearing four and a half million sailors.
The Arkinsts High School conference slate features ten games this week with Joanesbore riding a long winning streak, defending its Arkansas title. Tuesday highlights include North Little Rock at Hat Shrines and Blytheville at Jonceboro, with El Dorado hosting Jonesboro.
A freight car near Winslow Arizona held about two dozen dogs after a rail raid left trainmen hearing barking and whining. Officials believe someone in Gallup arranged the animals and locked them in the empty car just before the train moved west.
A noted query is "Quo Vadis" by Henryk Sienkiewicz. A noted drama is "The May I Love" by Alexander Pope. A noted book is "Alda" by Channing Pollock. A noted poem is "The Fool" by Giuseppe Verdi. A noted musical composition is "The Rape of the Lock" by George Gordon.
A bitter cold wave and gale-force winds lashed the Atlantic coast on Monday with mountainous waves from Cape Hatteras to beyond. SOS signals and distress reports spread as ships battled the storm, with more than 300 people in jeopardy and fatalities reported on the southwest coast of England.
W. W. Surratt, 04, of Hope, veteran conductor on the Louisiana and Auk asus railway, died Sunday at Shreveport hospital of pneumonia. He resided at 1003 West Fifth Street and leaves two daughters, Ms. Loman Emith and a Mrs. Gunter of Hope. Funeral services planned for Fort Smith Tuesday morning.
Whilie Shaw, 21, a Hope negro, was ordered held for Hempstead circuit court after arraignment on two burglary and grand larceny charges before Municipal Judge W. K. Lemley. He waived examination. bonds set at $500 each. Shaw is charged with robbing J. W. Branch’s South Main Street home and stealing clothing and a wardrobe trunk plus a second home robbery involving C. H. Hicks. Shaw was arrested last week. police say he confessed then denied it. Most of the loot was recovered. Prather, a 10-year-old Hope negro, was sent for circuit court on assault with intent to commit a sexual act against a three-year-old girl. bond set at $300. Prather denied the charge. Other cases: Joseph Martin, Mary Hall, Saltie Low Mall found guilty of possessing untaxed liquor and fined $25. Roy Evans fined $10 for drunkenness. Fred Scott, charged with assault and battery, dismissed. continued on page three.
A reader quiz on social and business etiquette asks about politeness, boundaries at the desk, loyalty to the firm, asking a superior to lunch, and sharing expertise with a new owner. The guidance suggests best practices: respond to questions with yes or no, and choose the safest approach by asking a superior or trusted coworker when unsure.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania faces strike turmoil as the Sunday Independent resumes after a four-newspaper Guild strike. The 300000 suburb prints see 400000 copies sold with 25000 base circulation, 20000 potential sales blocked by supply limits. talks continue between the Guild and publishers.
An archaic quotation notes that pity is a virtue of law, but tyrants wield it cruelly. The line reflects caution against using compassion to justify oppression and elevates restraint in rulership.
Mrs Dona Cox 71 died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs Ethel Hulseys West Division Street after a weeklong illness. Funeral Monday at 2:30 pm from the Hulsey home conducted by Rev W R Hamilton Baptist Church. Burial Holly Grove cemetery. Surviving: two sons Sherman and Claude Cox of Hope two sisters Mrs Waller Cox of Hope and Mrs H B Davis of Patmos two brothers H B and W G Huitstieln of Hope and 18 grandchildren. Ar live pallbearers A L Carleson Dewey Beber Robert Jones John Danies Odell Luck J W Kiser honorary pallbearers TL M Lile Von Smith Henry Taylor Alva Middlebrooks Wade Warren H L Gosnell Richard Milburn Wayne Richards Crit Stuart D P Watking J A Embree Harry Deuryherry
Rescue near New York of the Cavalier flying boat survivors, with three missing from the New York Bermudagirin. Ten aboard saved as a Gulf Stream drift and icing caused the craft to founder. Skipper Frank H. Spurr and Exo Baytown captain reported survivors able to travel, while two passengers and a steward sank after lifeboats were cast away.
New Orleans market closes with cotton at 8.60 per unit while middling grades hold around 8.65. Report highlights price shifts as buyers monitor demand and supply conditions amid a quiet session.
Government forces orders evacuation of civilians in Barcelona area under threat of advancing armies. Premier Negrin vows ministers stay in the capital to resist to the end as martial law spreads. Insurgent raids wounded many as U.S. officials warn Americans to prepare for evacuation from east Spain.
Coroner J H Weaver ruled no inquest needed in the death of Hugh Brown 54 found shot in his barn four miles east of Oran on Saturday. Brown reportedly took his life with an eight calibre pistol no notes found. Funeral services were held Sunday. Survivors include his widow three children a brother Nulin Brown of Ozan and a sister Mrs Yell Yarbrough.
The Arkansas Supreme Court upholds a Columbia chancery ruling directing Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York to pay the state 217.17 related to the Lula Gillum 1834 settlement. The suit sought 4900.45. the statue of limitations barred further claims. The decision rests on the 1935 settlement date and voids claims exceeding county revenue.
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