Palmer and Washburn Lead Local Paper
Star Dy C. E. Palmer serves as president while Alex H. Washburn holds the editor and publisher role at the local newspaper.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
2
Star Dy C. E. Palmer serves as president while Alex H. Washburn holds the editor and publisher role at the local newspaper.
The Star outlines cITY platform proposals for Hempstead county including directing revenues from the municipal power plant to social resources and sanitary improvements. It calls for annual all weather road construction, state highway support, and a budget-based, efficient government. It emphasizes cooperative action among farmer organizations and chamber of commerce backing.
Dr Frank Astor of the National Welfare Association discusses a three month study of over 1000 children to assess how films influence juvenile delinquency. He finds heredity and environment shape behavior and argues many delinquents had not seen the film blamed, noting adults often use media as an excuse while children absorb content differently.
The piece argues against immediate intervention in Cuba, urging restraint while acknowledging a U S responsibility under the Platt Amendment. It supports Congressman Fish's demand that the president use influence to foster amity and scrutinize Cuban developments.
A letter signed by 200 prominent Americans urged the 8 Senate to pass a measure banning war as a policy tool. The piece questions whether such pacts end war, noting diplomats evade them and newer tactics quickly replace old ones. War persists despite treaties.
Isham Mack of Bodean visited the city on Wednesday. T. N. Black succeeds the late John T. Hamilton as marshal of Hope. Mrs. H. C. Moore and Master Hugh Ross Hart of Prescott are visiting friends here.
Carter Haynes of Smackover visits his mother Mrs. Rufus Haynes in the city this week. Mrs. Bernie Buchanan visits Prescott. W. M. Cantley departs tonight for a business trip to Little Rock. Mrs. Chas. Shiver spent yesterday in Little Rock. London area telephones raids cause about 1500 dollars monthly loss.
Four leading actresses Lili Damita Glenda Farrell Juliette Compton and Claire Dodd star as victims of a brilliant con man in First National's romance The Match King at the Saenger Theater Warren William plays the colossal schemer whose charm entangles women to ruin and power. A Zasu Pitts Thelma Todd comedy Show Business rounds out the program.
In Portland Oregon Mrs A W Miller feared prowlers after a loose screen banging in the wind. She confessed to owning a 50 gallon still and 40 gallons of liquor at her home leading to police arrest for manufacture and possession.
The piece states Roosevelt will lose about $9,000 from a constitutional amendment. His term ends January 20, 1937, though inaugurated March 4, reducing his pay and time in office. Congress members also face salary reductions and shortened terms.
Sheila Shayne new to tour life after firing of Marion Randolph. Jim Blaine urges her to reclaim Marion's role, but Sheila prefers current road show. Myrt, old friend, reveals backslide to lingerie shop job as George reappears, testing hope in theater world.
In a bustling home Myrt and Sheila discuss Myrt's Broadway dreams and a potential marriage to George while he plans a new car. Myrtle's past refusal to wed and his steady, sometimes patronizing nature set the tone as they await a visitor and a note accompanying a basket of red geraniums. The scene ends with Ma bringing flowers and a note, promising a continuation.
A proposed Student Council assigns one representative per room plus four faculty members. Officers include a senior president, with a council elected vice president and secretary. Members must have a C average. Honor points determine bonuses and status for officeholders and club members.
Mrs J C Carlton visited Hope Junior Senior School with her Choral Club and presented a program at the assembly hour. She told a story of a young Indian warrior whose bride had died and his journey to find her in the Happy Land of Rest. The program included songs like By the Waters of Minnetonka and Trees, and a playlet Mr New Year directed by Enola Alexander with cast from 8B History.
Last year’s 10 B examination produced a set of classic student replies now listed by their junior classmates. Items include misdefining Moratorium, misattributing authorship to Pericles and Homer, incorrect dating of Christianity, and errors about Acropolis and Julius Caesar. The collection shows common confusions about history figures and dates.
A Bodcam High School Senior Economics class features an alarm clock bell on Mrs Stephenson’s desk while editor elect Jean Givens transfers to Hope. In Home Ec class Miss Taylor quizzes Charlotte on suet, who jokes she only sees it coming from the chimney. A local store later treats the class to fruit meat and pickles.
Editorial notes a faculty proposal for a student council to be voted on by Hope High School students. The piece argues the plan will mean more work for faculty but could enhance education, and urges seniors and others to vote with sportsmanship whether they support or oppose.
The article describes students rushing to cram for mid term finals as the exam period peaks. Seniors express regret over study choices and are frustrated by last minute efforts that tend to recur each term.
The P T A held a Silver Tea Tuesday at 4 pm at Mrs. Charles Haynes home on West Second Street. Miss Ruth Taylor led eight Senior Home Ec girls including Norma Turner and Mozelle Lewis in serving and sandwich prep as part of a mid term exam to raise funds for campus shrubbery maintenance.
The 8 B Etymology class under Miss Cornelia Whitehurst performed three Trojan War themed plays Tuesday in the high school auditorium. Elizabeth Hendrix, Katherine Mae Simnms, and Enola Alexander wrote and directed pieces on the Apple of Discord, the Rousing of Achilles, and the Downfall of Troy, announced by Martha Ann Singleton.
In a 10B history class Miss Stuart questions students about ancient Rome. Olin J. identifies Pharoah as the author of their textbook while Beatrice recalls Cataline as one of the seven hills of Rome.
The Star lists candidates to the Democratic primary on January 24, 1933 in Hope. Mayor candidates R A Ruff Boyett and S Lowthorp, Treasurer candidates Dwight Ridgdill Raymond F Jones J W Harper Claude Magee, and Alderman candidates Chas E Taylor Ward Four and W A Lewis Ward Three.
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