28 Jan 1932
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
1
A fragmentary report recalls a dig at a Portland site where mouldy chests and a cache of coins, a blue vase, a locket, a ship model, and other items surfaced beneath a tree. The collection evokes youth, time, and personal battles with memory as residents reflect on the finds near a lake.
In Trion Georgia the Methodist church voted to wear overalls as Sunday attire, reflecting a literal interpretation of spiritual riches over material displays. The small congregation, likely poor, chose denim and cotton dresses to honor humility and the widow and her mite, aiming for fellowship over finery.
Historians may date the closing depression era to Reconstruction era foundations. The phrase fight money, rising in hard times, reflects widespread economic strain over the past year and fuels calls for governmental action to restore normal business conditions, though recovery is gradual and political divisions persist.
George Sandelur’s horse pulls her along Mein Street toward the City Drug Store when brakes fail on a speeding wagon. A reader notes the event as onlookers and locals, including Byers and others, recall past residents and visitors in Hope.
A local humorous note mocks students grading professors at Northwestern University and jokes about absentmindedness. It mentions Charley Dawes as ambassador to go back to banking and quips about Philadelphia mayor Moore enforcing the dry law. A funeral for Mr. Cummins is noted along with local social updates and rehearsals for a community play The Wild Oats Boy set for January 20.
Mrs. C. L. Sanders hires Memphis attorney Will Davis to assist Arkansas in prosecuting Warner Smith of Memphis for the murder of her son James Lambreth at Turrell Arkansas. The case centers on alleged involvement in the fatal shooting during a religious event.
Obituary note on Mrs Elizabeth Samuels father Mr Cummins of Blevins. Updates on illness Little Coy Breeding and diphtheria recovery of Little Betty Loy Murphy. Welcome J M Hines family from Stroud Oklahoma to the community. Sunday school attendance cited. O F Lloyd spent the weekend with family.
Mrs en tndire and Byars are noted among a week’s visitors and relatives in Hope. Several residents like Miss Mary Gaines Autrey and Miss Selma Lee Bartlett hosted or traveled for family visits to Texarkana and in Hope. Social callers include Mr. and Mrs. R. & Jackson, Mrs. S. H. Briant, and W. J. Green, Sr., while professional visits feature Dr H H Darnall in Saratoga and other locals visiting grandparents in Hope.
Local boys competed at Emmetville circuit, winning both games on Saturday afternoon. The team then traveled to Hope, played Epring Hie at the armory, and also won. A Sunday school has been organized at Holly Springs Church with large crowds. invitations extend to all who can attend.
This ad claims piles can be cured by an internal remedy, not salves or cutting. It promotes HEM-ROID tablets prescribed by Dr. J. S Leonhardt, asserting they stimulate circulation, remove congested blood, heal and restore affected parts with a money back guarantee by Ward & Son in the city.
The document names candidates for city alderman across wards two and four. Roy Stephenson and Clyde A. Monts appear for Ward Two and Ward Four respectively, with L. C. Lex ENNTSS and Keith Tra Halliburton also listed among contenders. Additional names include A. M. Meamey and others in the slate.
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