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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
3
A fragmented note records visitors including L. De Vinney and Claude Led with Payne guests, mentioning a Sunday gathering and a Western Union business connection in Missouri. The text is garbled but hints at a student group and a basket club in Texas.
A congressman warns Arkansans against excessive bonded debt while praising road needs and Civil war era pensions costs. The event includes a Loyalty movement address and a push for a local Watermelon Festival boost to attract business and tax support for government services.
In Belfast Ireland on July 3 debate grows over banning bare legs in offices as hot weather draws typists to airy attire. Complaints claim reduced concentration and some firms order overalls though critics say reforms hurt business life and morale. A leading manufacturer warned staff to arrive properly dressed or risk dismissal, but efforts fail to curb the trend.
Washington July 2 Spike and Mocker two famed World War I messenger pigeons of the Signal Corps survive among 20,000 carriers. The trio earned war department recognition for gallantry as they delivered crucial messages through artillery fire in the Meuse Argonne. President Wilson the third member died at Fort Monmouth New Jersey leaving Spike and Mocker to receive honors and future memorials alongside Cher Ami and other noted birds.
Miss Wylly Folk of Waycross becomes the first woman student at the University of Georgia to edit the college magazine Georgina Cracker, taking charge for the coming year.
Citizens of Richmond race to cut fire hazard at old St. John's Church scene of the 1775 assembly where Patrick Henry delivered liberty or death. Fundraising aims to raise 10,000 for a modern heating system as chains of the era echo. The church, hosting storied patriots, remains a symbol of American liberty amid aging infrastructure.
Judge Wilson announces Hempstead county will appoint 24 students as beneficiaries at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Recipients receive four years of free tuition, with programs in agriculture engineering law business administration education and domestic science. Applicants must graduate from accredited high schools or enter via the Training Weigh School to qualify.
Helan Hemmer, a noted Janus of Yewuiian heritage, arrives for an inaugural visit to the mainland United States cultural center. The dancer is billed as a leading figure in the evolving hula scene, signaling renewed cross cultural exchange.
Los Angeles hosts the Elks national convention July 7 to 13 drawing about 160000 visitors and families. The program spans a week with air pageant, massed bands, fashion pageant, beauty revue, yacht races, and Elks drill demonstrations. Events include receptions, banquets, and coastal excursions. Grand Exalted Ruler Murray J. Ulbart from New York arrives with staff. officials elected and a grand pageant finale planned.
Investigators to consider removal of Rev Mortey Titchinsan and two others while examining fiscal irregularities. Reports cite Rogers endorsements and highway funding questions. The inquiry also targets names including Hutchinson, J R Holtes, and others for payments and administrative conduct.
The Cleveland flight crew led by Ray J. Mitchell and Byron Newcomb push toward a record time during the fifth day of an endurance effort. Heath and Wit Vey remain focused as they chase the existing record set by Robins and Kelly at Fort Worth in May.
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