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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
2
Second class matter at the post office in Hope Arkansas under the act of March 3 1897 The Associated Press is exclusively in use for publication of all news dispatches credited to it or credited in this paper and also the local news published herein. If reproduction of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Star outlines municipal power plant revenues and sanitary improvements in Hope during 1933. It highlights the Chamber of Commerce and Hempstead County’s highway program for annual all weather road construction, aiming to cut costs and boost cooperative farming and agricultural progress. It notes state highway progress, tax reform, and streamlined government through better expenditure systems.
A nearly blind sixty five year old New Yorker borrows a nickel for a subway ride that turns fatal when a lead slug in the coin leads to arrest and a suicide in a police cell. The piece argues small misfortunes reveal deep loneliness and social unkindness.
The article notes Italy's government requires educational movies to be considered educational matter and suggests the United States should borrow the idea. It contends films should educate as well as entertain and that American cinema has underutilized its educational potential.
In 1930 Ohio Penitentiary convicts set a wing ablaze to aid a breakout but the plan failed, burning 322 inmates and killing James Raymond one of the initiators. Four months later Raymond, jailed in his cell, shows signs of remorse as Clinton Grate, another conspirator, also confesses to the plot. The case illustrates lingering guilt among those involved.
Dr Charles Clayton Morrison editorializes that Western civilization shows itself in weapons and power, noting Vithabbai J Patel former Bombay mayor and Gandhi adviser as a contrasting figure.
Dr Morris Fishbein reviews how alcohol changes brain activity and behavior with individual variance. He cites Dr Harold T Hyman on kidney output from drinking and alcohol's indirect sex behavior effects while noting no strong evidence that moderation shortens life.
Shover Springs and Henry's Chapel residents hosted and visited. guests included George Johnson, Mrs. Bryan Ruggles, Billy Ruggles, Sidney Churchwell, and families. Numerous calls and visits spanned El Dorado, Texarkana, Hope, and Hope area roads with hospitality, illness notes, moves, and bird hunting.
John Parkins, now of Shreveport, visited his homefolks yesterday. Frank Bobo of Spring Hill township also called in the city yesterday. Miss Irma Briant has returned from a visit to friends in Little Rock.
Richardson Ayres spent yesterday in Little Rock. Glenn Williams is spending a few days in Womble. C. M. Hirst, superintendent of public schools at Prescott, was a visitor today. Miss Neva Goff left this afternoon to visit Miss Frances Perry at Ashdown.
Sheila Shayne seeks a real home away from Broadway despite a show business future. Craig Abbott pressures marriage for fame, but Sheila rejects him. Dick Stanley supports her choice as she heads with the Heigh-ho company on a road tour, determined to find a life beyond the theater.
Sheila and Dick share a kiss before the train departs Manhattan as Sheila prepares to board for a new life tomorrow. The scene shifts to vivid images of New York and small towns, signaling a planned change and adventure ahead as the narrative continues.
J. W. McWilliams and son spent a few days in Port Arthur, Texas. Hope visitors last Saturday included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rogers and mother Mrs. Charlie Rogers and son Parker. Bedtime visitors Thursday night were Cecil Luseter at the Early McWilliams home. He will assist with crop work this year.
Community silhouettes a weekend of social calls in Hope and surrounding farms with multiple households hosting guests. Clarence Ellis visits Guernsey. Mrs. Nellie Leach receives callers. several families host or visit on midweek and weekend days.
A farmer responds to a persistent agitator with a tale of relinquishing half his possessions. The farmer jokes that his remaining wealth consists of rheumatism and a toothache, underscoring humor over hardship.
The Star issues political notes announcing Democratic primary candidates in Hope city on February 28. R A Ruff Boyett is quoted with a brief personal remark about his daughter and marriage prospects.
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