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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1940
Page
4
A Dallas man seeks help from The Star to locate the grave of his father W. C. Pope who died in February 1868. He believes burial occurred 10 to 12 miles north of Hope with masonic rites. Anyone with burial information should report to John S. Gibson of Hope who will relay details to the caller in Dallas.
A long fragment lists various club meetings and social visits. Mrs C Leseis hosts house guests from Prescott this week, Mr Jewls at Spring markets, and several named women attend events. The Cosmopolitan Club plans a February meeting. Mrs Kenneth be Slaite hosts on South Pine Street. Mrs AL Park and others attend. A church chapter meets at 264 Tiwhssig with Mrs M M Smyth hosting on South Matt Street. Pat Casey to present.
Governor Carl E. Bailey urges statewide school safety efforts to curb reckless driving near schools. He lauds the Arkansas Automobile Club for introducing Schoolboy Patrols and congratulates school authorities and civic clubs on organizing patrols to protect children and promote traffic law obedience.
The Patmos and Old Liberty clubs met in January with devotional talks, demonstrations on rooting shrubs and lunches planned for school events. Officers were elected for the 1940 year at Old Liberty, including President Mrs. Carl Hicks and a large slate of coordinators. 4-H club at McCaskill elected Olen Moses as president and Thalia Rhodes as vice president, with Nell Hood as secretary.
The Food and Drug Administration faces criticism as it enforces stricter labeling and dosage rules on patent medicines. Officials say the aim is to curb dangerous or habit forming drugs while avoiding banning all remedies for minor ailments. The cosmetics sector is highlighted as a major area for swift action under the new law.
States Office of Education outlines safety patrol duties for crossing streets near schools. Volunteers, led by captains and lieutenants, educate students on safe road practices while alerting motorists to pedestrian right of way. Patrols wear white belts and badges. parental approval required for service.
A negro home on the Blevins highway just north of the cemetery was damaged by fire at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The blaze burned a 14 by 14 foot hole in the roof and damage was estimated at 50 to 75 dollars. The roof reportedly caught fire from sparks from the chimney. A recent survey notes 344 taxes levied on automobile operation in the United States, alongside the Arkansas Automobile Club.
In New York City, Mike Donovan learns Dan has vanished after planning to marry Lynda while Ling the Chinese servant hints at trouble. Police phone informs that Dan is in jail at Old Slip First Precinct as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Allen club met January 18 at Mrs. Carroll Schooley’s with seven members and two visitors. Officers named include Seraphor k chairman Mrs Howell Goad and others in housing, gardening, poultry, foods, clothing, and more. Bruce Chapel group met January 3 for landscaping demo by Mrs C A Pyinee. next meeting at Mrs. Tomlin’s.
A vintage ad promotes a laxative powder with features praised for relieving constipation and biliousness and easing headaches and bad breath. It highlights time tested reliability and a new kid friendly flavor. Two sizes priced at 30 cents for economy and 25 cents for trial with a note to keep Syrup of Black-Drought handy.
Mrs Nelep fee Adimintastrat sited and Mr Adams spoke to girls and boys about a farm project with Farm Security. They discussed Loblolly pine for fencing and yard work. Miss Fletcher advised on yard improvements and setting out trees and shrubs around the house and drives.
The Sullivan Construction Company of Hope has secured the services of Harry S. Sullivan an all round construction engineer with experience in sewer, well works and paving, adding to the firm’s capabilities.
Clinton C. Clarke notes a foot travel route spanning 2300 miles through Washington Oregon and California. The itinerary includes five national parks and several national forests appealing to vacationing hikers.
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