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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1931

Page

3

Federal Prison Slat of Term Rehearing Monday

Washington report on Albert Fall whose one year jail term for the Teapot Dome scandal was not suspended. Justice Bailey of the District of Columbia Supreme Court deferred ordering immediate imprisonment. He said he would consider adding a day to the term next Monday and the attorney general could designate the prison if added. Frank Hogan said he would consult Fall on the proposed mollification.

Washington Albert Beiley District of Columbia Supreme Court Bailey Fall Frank Hogan

Two Youths Drown While Swimming Near Russellville

SILLVILLE Two youths from Hector, Churchill and Walter Kaufman aged 12, drowned while swimming with friends about 10 miles southeast of Russellville. Green Kaufman, father of one boy, attempted rescue but was swept away. The body of Kaufman was recovered two hours later by Lyle Hill as rescuers continued overnight searching the river for Churchill.

Sillville Holls Bend Ina Uae Ns Raver Ghout Tip Ada ‘ Y Churchill Hector Walter Kaufman Green Kaufman Russellville Kaufman Lyle Hill J. Q. Hill

Mail planes to be dispatched by new radio link

Washington federal regulators grant Aeronautical Radio Inc a 40 watt private commercial station at Little Rock Municipal Airport. The facility, a subsidiary of American Airways, will dispatch mail planes and communicate between airport staff and aircraft using nine frequencies, with four restricted to daylight hours.

Little Rock Washington Federal Radio Commission Aeronautical Radio, Inc Little Rck Nina Hels Aeronautical Racdia, Inc American Airwarys Little Rock Manicipal Fred Stadtbaker American Airways Les Beer

Marriage Licenses Issued by Hempstead County Clerk

Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Arthur Anderson at Hempstead County courthouse Washington since July 1 include John William Hawthorne and Yda Emerlee Turnage Willie Mulley and Helen Watts Harry Keith and Leora Jumes W Spoonanure and Mia Virgie Blissingame Weaver Stephenson and Elena Lee Hoffpaulr John Mecker and Frances Bled- BDU Ernest Powell and Tennsissee Powell Fenanue Carrigan and Thilma Thompson Kiney Biko gud Devil Jolursan.

Arthur Anderson Hempstead Washington John William Hawthorne Yda Emerlee Willie Mulley Helen Watts Harry Keith Leora Jumes Spoonanure Mia Virgie Blissingame Weaver Stephenson Ellena Lee Fenanue Carrigan Thilma ‘Thompson Kiney Biko Gud Devil Jolursan

Hope Furniture Co Escapes Robbery

Robbers forced the front door of the Hope Furniture store at Third and Main around 9:15 Friday night but fled as proprietor Herndon and a traveling salesman arrived after the shop was found open. No losses were reported though the cash register was damaged and a coat left behind. A crowd gathered on South Main as authorities searched the building for the intruders.

Hope Furniture Company Third Main RV. Herndon Pative Init

Clark County to Plant Strawberries

Arkadelphia officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders say at least 100 acres of strawberries are planned in Arkadelphia and neighboring areas. Officials note nearby fields show success and large tracts east and west of the city could be adapted. A committee is gathering data on costs yields and prices to share with interested farmers. They anticipate a large commercial crop next year and daily load shipments during the season.

Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Letter Carrier Finishes 28 Years of Service

Fayetteville Ark a letter carrier Harvey D Wilkinson aged 68 completes 28 years in the postal service. He began as a carrier September 4 and says he walked his rounds without missing a day, citing dedication to duty in the local mail system.

Fayetteville, Ark Harvey D. Wilkinson JeVer Postal Service Wilkinson Pwite Muyettaville

Nine Pilots Still In National Race

Nine pilots remaining in the National Tour began the cross country leg from Memphis to Birmingham after an overnight stop at the municipal airport.

Memphis Birmingham

Blytheville 4-H Rally Draws 275 Youths From 16 Units

Blytheville hosts a 4-H club rally drawing 275 boys and girls from 16 Chickasawha district units. Leachville wins attendance honors with 19 of 20 members present. County Judge Zal B. Harrison keynotes on settling disputes out of court as Miss Turner and J Laly Cherry spoke on education and records in club work.

Blytheville Chickasawha Chicago Mill and Liander Company Leachville Club Fayetteville Zal B. Harrison Wijvile Virgil Turner J- Laly Cherry Cora Lee Coleman 8. D. Carpenter Osceola J. BE. Crutz Migs Mary Outlaw Catmaunlies Armorel Lone Oak Clear Lake Perry Ekron Half Moon New Liberty Leadvilte Manila Yarbro Dell Panheen Brown Boynton Dugwood Huffinan

Humanity Faces Grim Future If War Returns Says MacDonald

London reports Prime Minister MacDonald warned at a peace meeting that another war would bring Armageddon like exhaustion and uniformity, wiping out mankind. He urged British delegates bound for next year’s disarmament talks to secure pledges and use common sense to cut the burden of war. An early party gathering was disrupted by stench bombs thrown by women.

London MacDonald

France Backs German Loan Aid Amid Pacifism Price

Paris reports Hans Luther, head of the Reichsbank, left for Berlin with a German government message indicating willingness to assist in securing a large loan. In exchange Germany would commit to permanent pacifism, renounce political or economic union with Austria, and suspend naval armament.

Paris Hans Luther Reichsbank Berlity Frage Germany Austra

Fishing Conditions Falter Across Arkansas Rivers

Weather and river conditions hindered fishing across the state. Cade River ran low and muddy with very poor fishing while Ouachita above Arkadelphia was low but clear with fair fishing. Nashville area streams and lakes were low with few fish. DeWitt lakes saw fair crappie and bream. Forrest City waters muddy and rising with poor bites. live bait angling good around Walnut Ridge and Portland.

Little Rock State Game and Fish Commission Cade Ouachita Arkadelphia Nashville Horseshoe DeWitt Forrest City Wiimol Portland

Ice Man Injured By Falling Ice Block Saturday

Jobn I. Osteen, driver for Southern Ice and Utilities, was painfully injured Saturday morning when a 200 pound block of ice he was unloading fell on his foot. He was taken to Julia Chester hospital for dressing and will remain until an X-ray can be taken in the next two or three days.

Jobn I. O'Steen Southern Ice and Utilities Company Julia Chester

Woman Tourist Fatally Injured in Arkansas Car Crash

A woman tourist from Little Rock died Friday in a car crash on highway 22 near Paris Arkansas. Another passenger, Mrs. James Brady 32 of Little Rock, was seriously injured. The vehicle overturned while traveling from Little Rock toward Fort Smith on a vacation visit with relatives.

Paris Ark A. J. Peaenek Like Rock James Brady Little Rock Highway 22 Fort Smith Dot

Hempstead Receives Dividend From Arkansas Bank

Arkansas Bank and Trust liquidating agent reports progress in paying Hempstead County deposits. About 12 000 to 13 000 paid as the 40 percent dividend on roughly 41 000 in county funds. Bond collateral secured water and sewer districts, with about 6 200 held by state banking department. Agent says full 40 percent soon, but fourth dividend requires more cash to protect all depositors.

Hempstead Arkansas! ‘Bank Trust, Co W. S. Atkins Atkins State Banking Department Arkansas Bank

Local Youth Enters West Point July 1

Harry J. Lemley Jr. of Hope Arkansas enters the U S Military Academy at West Point as a cadet. He is assigned to the Lord Company under General Smith with a class total of 450. The new cadets undergo six weeks of intensive drill and instruction before joining the Corps of Cadets in August. The initial academic year runs 8 a m to 3 p m with afternoon drills and intramural sports. The class splits into sections for daily subjects and prepares for a five day practice march in the Catskills. Lemley’s first leave is October 24, 1934, for ten days.

West Point N. Y Corps of Cadets Catskills Lemley Ding New Haven Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh New York City Nooe Dame Christike Mewes

Old Bank Suit Dropped in Hempstead Chancery Court

The $121,000 suit of B C Brown et al against Arkansas Bank & Trust Co was dismissed Friday in Hempstead Chancery Court at Washington with Chancellor Johnson presiding. A counter suit by State Bank Commissioner Waller Taylor and liquidating agent W S Atkins seeks to confirm title to farm lands in the name of the bank in liquidation. The court took under advisement a separate case over $1,000 life insurance in Missouri State Life, with parties and executors interposing claims.

Pemeter Johnson Hempstead ‘Chancery Missouri Hope Lumber Company Charey Martha Finin

Architects Protest Plans For Federal Building In Little Rock

Little Rock architects protest the $1,500,000 federal building plans as inadequate for the city. They seek revisions with support from Senator Joe T. Robinson and Representative Heartsil Ragan after a photo of the proposed design appeared in a local paper. The group says the design lacks dignity and does not reflect a progressive community.

Little Rock Treasury Department Une United States Joe T. Robinson Heartsil) Ragan Robinson James A. Watmore

Ball Players Pay Fine at El Dorado

In El Dorado municipal court Cotton Tatum first baseman and W Perrin Baton Rouge pitcher paid fines of five dollars and costs on assault charges arising from a late set to during a game between the Standards and the Lions. Witnesses cited a batters’ clash and an argument involving F Simmons catcher and Tatum. Simmons was charged with assault valor but dismissed.

EL Dorado Cotton Tatum W. Perrin Baton Rouge Standards Lions F. Simmons Tatum Ferrin Simions

Children Hurt by Runaway Auto in Hilltop Incident

A car rolled downhill with no one inside it after brake failure in a hillside street. A first child and her sister were struck while playing in a yard as onlookers tried to aid them. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fitzhugh are the children's parents, returning from Hot Springs the day of the crash.

Pia Vari Buren Rae Ottis Id Peake C. M. Fitzhugh

Pair Plans Nonstop Flight to Mexico City Adventure

Seth Yarrington and Edward Maloney announced Saturday a late afternoon nonstop flight to Mexico City to rest twelve hours and return nonstop. They call it a live rehearsal for a proposed Atlantic flight.

New York Seth Yarrington Edward Maloney Mexico City

Deaf Mute Shot By Railroad Detective

Fort Smith reports a deaf mute named Buddy White, 28, was shot by a Frisco railroad detective after attempting to board a second train following removal for stealing a ride. The shot struck his arm as White was reportedly detained near the railway.

Fort Smith Buddy White New York EB. Wilson Frisco White

Value of Country's Railroads Fixed at 24 Billion

Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission fixed the nation's railroads value at twenty four billion seventy eight million dollars as of December 31 last year. The figure was released in data from public hearings.

Washington Interstate Commerce

Peach growers bureau forms in Nashville meeting

A Nashville gathering of peach growers, led by Glen Kilgore president and others, created a growers bureau. Officers named include Luther King treasurer and W. Garfitt secretary. The group plans to spend one dollar per car on advertising to promote peach consumption and canning across Arkansas to the Canadian border, with support pledged by the Western Fruit Bureau. The Pacific railroad company and other railroads are noted as involved.

Nashville From Higers Glen Luther Fg Dent Glenn F. Wallace Orgi Arkansas William Garfitt Western Fruit Robbers Bureau Mi Pacific Railroad Company Rarope

Injuries Believed Cause of Death by Own Action

ROGERS Douglas Ratcliff a 45 year old farmer died at his home Friday from self administered poison. Family had earlier thwarted several suicide attempts and he had bought poison to kill moles. He fell convulsing in the yard and died before a physician arrived. He had been mentally deranged and suffered multiple serious injuries from prior accidents.

Rogers Douglas Ratcliff Hig Ratcliff Laos

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Federal Lawson Churchill and Walter Kaufman Lyse Poland Woodrow Wilson Presiden Woodrow Wilson Péznan Hope Furniture Co Coulit Clark County Austria Vienna France MacDonald Princial Ice Man John L. O’steen Joseph I. France Maryland Ublicen Beccause Harry J. Lemley, Jr Coste The Nationsl Education Association Miss Floren ‘Hale Augusta Willis’ A., Sutton Association Los ‘Angeles Runaway Auto Camden Atlantic Mexico Pais
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