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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1935
Page
4
A crowded church social scene unfolds with reports on women circles at the W M S and First Baptist Church. Members discuss finances, fundraising, and missions, with programs on leadership and Korea, plus visits, hospitality, and upcoming joint meetings.
A historical piece contrasts Independence Day casualties with Revolutionary War battles, noting 1900s statistics for July 4 deaths and injuries. It traces the decline of fireworks deaths into the 20th century and highlights the rise of automobile fatalities from 1913 onward, reflecting shifting public safety concerns.
The Monogram film adaptation of Porter’s Keeper of the Bees arrives at the Saenger with a July matinee at 2 30 pm. Starring Nel Hamilton and Betty Furness, the drama set in a calm California town follows James MacFarlane’s quest for happiness.
Perry Payne of Marlin Texas visits his parents Mr and Mrs J I Payne of Fittmos along with his aunt Mrs Adas Chirk and her son Brace. Mrs Clay formerly resided in Hope and is daughter of H P Davis of Patinas.
Fort Smith merchants and citizens argue the Texarkana exemption limits Arkansas sales tax to one percent, while Revenue Commissioner Wiseman seeks guidance from the Attorney General. West Memphis hosts a plan to abolish the two percent tax as 800 Arkansas merchants vow nonpayment. A new anti sales tax league forms, planning a state wide challenge to the tax's constitutionality with a U.S. Supreme Court appeal planned.
The article argues factories face aging equipment and obsolescence as a barrier to revival. It notes widespread machine wear and idle capacity, urging replacement and modernization to sustain output. It also references the NRA era policies as a factor shaping current manufacturing conditions.
John T. Flynn argues business declined over six months versus the previous year, yet total output exceeded early 1934. He notes energy around a 10 percent normal threshold, a need for new energy, and that government spending fuels a modest lift. He sees revival in capital goods, housing, and factory replacement, predicting better next six months as spending and borrowing shift toward taxation to curb inflation.
A Tennessee official, Joseph S. Reece, was sent to Tampa for theft conviction affirmed by the state Supreme Court. Detected at a tourist camp, Reece initially denied his identity, then admitted he is the missing Tennessee official. The case ends a long pursuit and ties to marriage, with authorities confirming his name and status.
The Ozan St Paul Home Demonstration Club held its June meeting at Mrs Chlora Cittys home. Twenty five members attended as reports on food preservation preparation clothing gardening art craft and poultry were read. Miss Griffin urged using the canning kitchen for the years work and a fair was planned for the fall. A trip to Guernsey July 3 was organized for a committee on arrangements. Demonstrations covered vegetable salad making and games followed by iced drinks. Next meeting will be at Mrs Floyd Matthews with landscaping and chair making planned.
Hope city council appoints Mr. Baker to the police force with a $100 monthly salary effective immediately after a lengthy discussion. Chief Ridghill reports June arrests 25 fines $175 street work $85 cash collected $105 total fines and street work $190. Trash hauling $82.50 raises grand total $272.50. Council to pay $50 rent on FERA building and inspect Garland School for repair estimates. Resolution of respect for George Sandefur, longtime superintendent of the Hope Water and Light Plant, adopted. successor to be named after a subsequent special meeting. Albert Graves, Mayor. City Clerk T. R. Billingsley. Treasurer’s report by Charles Reynersor.
Reliable firm offers permanent employment with $50.00 monthly salary plus commission. Manager will train you. See J B Greeson at 220 E 2nd Ave Hone Ark immediately.
The report lists receipts including auto license fines, telephone tolls, and corporation licenses, with June collections and total on hand. Disbursements cover May salaries, bills, cemetery donations, and hospital fees, yielding a balance of 8,053 dollars and 18 cents.
A letter quotes supporters and opponents of dog racing in Pulaski County. The Pilaski County Anti-Dog Racing Committee vows to take steps to block a dog track if promoters backed by the Racing Commission push profits there. A playful exchange about a ticket to Virginia echoes through the scene aboard the U S S Mountaineer.
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