31 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
1
The Star's platform urges using municipal power plant revenues to fund Hope's social resources while backing a county highway program to build all weather roads annually. It stresses cooperative effort, efficient government, tax reform, and practical benefits from agriculture and sanitary improvements.
The Morriston community marks a strong first year for the J C Penney store begun last March. The outlet spent over a thousand dollars on local newspaper advertising, with 90 percent of ad revenue staying in Morriston for rent and utility costs. The piece argues local papers fuel lasting local growth and urges residents to support locally produced news over out of town circulars.
A Cleveland living room shooting left a man dead as a prowler fired a shotgun through a window. Police linked the death to liquor feuds, noting the victim was a long‑time known bootlegger. The remark about known bootleggers sparked amusement and questions about arrests.
The piece notes Admiral Byrd's party faces possible marooning due to heavy ice packs and tight supplies but reassures that relief is coming. Byrd’s leadership is praised as the capable naval officer should ensure the men are brought back safely if anyone can do it.
A Hungarian ex soldier, wounded in 1917, has suffered 12 years of perpetual insomnia. He remains awake day after day and only collapses from exhaustion, repeatedly entering hospital in a semi conscious state before being discharged to endure the cycle again. The case is described as horrifying beyond belief and an unlikely worse fate than mangled injuries.
Rodney Butcher reports from Washington on a proposal to replace the 12 month year with 13 periods of 28 days plus a Year Day. Proponents cite uniform working days and easier budgets. opponents warn of confusion, Friday the 13th frequency, and religious concerns as centuries of habit clash with the plan.
Examiner BR and Byers of Shower Springs were in town yesterday. Wright of Minden and Ad Thomas of Patmos visited Monday. DeQueen resident Hi Dickerson subscribed to the Star of Hope. Smith and Clark of Orzan spent Sunday here. Leta Moses returning from St Louis and Corinth. Texarkana visit with Pauline Gibson. Mrs Miltwee of Nashville visiting daughter in city. Josie Anderson spent weekend in Little Rock. Lula Meadows of Nashville visiting Mrs Ramsey. Bishop Winchester and wife of Little Rock were guests en route to Foreman. Mrs Crosnoe and Mrs Roberts of Huge Oklahoma visiting parents the Chamberlains.
A Hollywood star recovering from a nervous breakdown heads to a vaudeville tour with ukulele in hand. A judge notes driving with one hand often leads to court. Detroit police stop a spray deemed silly. The critic jokes that many annoyances have many causes in life.
North Patmos notes suggest steady progress as Henry of near Little Rock is considered for principal and high school teacher. Social visits occur among local residents including Nettie Morvis from DeAnn and Mrs Tartars home. Screening of weekend shopping and visits in Hope Foreman and local households follow the pattern of a small town.
A prospective Alderman from Ward 2 declares his candidacy and local ties. He notes ownership in Ward 2 and long service since 1901 with the Ivory Handle Company, asserting commitment to Hope's overall welfare and governance.
Mrs. Marie Huckabee visited Miss Cathryn Middlebrooks Sunday. Mrs. Vera Hansford and Mrs. Tartar called on Mrs. John Hamiter Griday. Rev. F B Armstrong made a business trip to Minden Louisiana Saturday. The Hobs family hosted a young crowd for magic and dancing. Out-of-town visitors included Mr. Finan Townsend of Del Rio and Mr. George Townsend of Glennwood Arkansas. The infant of Bascom Mitchell died Tuesday morning. Meetings with Brother Baker and his singer to begin January 1st at the home Baptist church.
The fragmentary OCR notes reference bakers at a store, 2 percent shaping, browning browning 19 percent, and random phrases about transgression, modern rites, and a cordial invitation to a meeting. It includes scattered mentions of names, percentages, and terms with unclear context.
Health concerns rise in Oakland with several flu cases. Little Pauline Glanton is ill with chills. Families shared visits over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Mon Hamilton with Gene Hamilton, Mrs. Carrie Ferguson and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Ferguson with Mrs. Ferguson’s parents the Grant. Jor Erwit returned home Friday from a two week visit to friends at Riney Grove and Emmet. Albert Osteen and Miss Faye Roberts spent last weekend in De Ann. Miss Roberts injured her collar bone skating on ice.
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