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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1940
Page
4
A compact review noting The Daily Bread feature with editor Alex H. Washburn and a brief reference to a curb market in every city. Three shots in the night are mentioned alongside the provocative line They’ve killed Hildy Johnson.
Hope council deferred a decision on lowering natural gas rates after a dispute over utility distribution costs. City Attorney McFaddin said Hope may have the best Arkansas setup for a lower rate, but Arkansas Louisiana Gas refused to share data. A citizens’ meeting will be held to discuss financing a fight for a reduced rate, with a special council session planned.
Five questions test knowledge of U S liberty symbols including authors and dates. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and pledge of allegiance. What is the motto and meaning. Who funded the Statue of Liberty and its unveiling. Was Betsy Ross the designer of the first Stars and Stripes. Answers on Collie Paper.
Hempstead county political stump tour outlined with stops including Patmos on Saturday July 27 and consecutive dates through August. Candidates drew for ballot positions at Hope city hall after a second meeting and initial July 13 gathering. July 27 opening stop is followed by Spring Hill Piney Grove Columbus Saratoga and other towns through August 12.
The Hempstead County Singing Convention will convene at Garrett Memorial church in Hope next Sunday July 28 it was announced by Clifford Franks president. It is expected to be one of the best sessions in the history of the convention with invited quartets including Wright Sisters Quartet from DeQueen Ark Woodrow Brothers from KWKH Shreveport Ark El Dorado Quartet from El Dorado Ark and Hempstead county singers. Also part of the gathering are convention members and invited participants.
Tokyo reports Prince Fumimaro Konoye is set to head a new Japanese government as expansionist policies press toward French and Dutch Asia. Amid crisis, efforts aim to solidify a “new order” in Asia while authorities deny arrests impede moves.
The document outlines the August 13 Hempstead County Democratic preferential primary ballot order. It lists candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General and other county offices, including two posts for representative and multiple local races and constables, with names such as W. G. RIDDICK, HY BARTON, E. W. FROST, J. ROSSER VENABLE, and many others.
Mrs W A Walker 52 of DeAnn died at Julia Chester hospital Tuesday morning at 12 20. She is survived by her husband and two sons Neal of Shreveport and Thomas of Hope. Funeral services will be held at Mt Pleasant Texas at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon with burial near Mt Pleasant.
Fort Smith Ark federal court opens defense in the liquor transport conspiracy case against State Revenue Commissioner Z M McCarroll and three others. Attorneys claim federal charges threaten states rights and personal liberties as two other defendants and a company officials face related accusations.
Walter A. Cox 62 died at his North Hazel street home about 6 30 Tuesday afternoon He was born in Hempstead county and for 30 years ran a Hope grocery business Survived by his widow one daughter Mary Elizabeth King two sisters Funeral at the Cox home Wednesday at 4 30 with burial in Hase Hye Cemetery Active and honorary pallbearers named from Hope Prescott Washington Texarkana and Ft Smith
Andres received a $400 judgment in circuit court late Tuesday in a breach of contract case against the Community Ice Company. Charlie Williams also sought judgment, receiving $50, as new cases were consolidated Monday. The court ruled for the defendant in Eva Moore’s personal injury suit by her son, a minor, against Missouri Pacific Railroad. The session adjourned early Wednesday until 9 a.m. Thursday.
A concise ornate line urges that justice should guide actions and fears should be set aside. It proclaims that aims should serve country, faith, and truth, reflecting timeless moral counsel attributed to Shakespeare.
Roosevelt supporters, led by Harry Hopkins and Senator Barkley allies, gathered at Chicago Stadium to press for a Roosevelt nomination. Hopkins predicted acclamation, while Barkley read a statement that the president has no desire or purpose to continue in office. The scene showed strong draft Roosevelts efforts and mixed delegate signaling at the convention.
RK Parker Bowen and R E Griffin spoke at the Wednesday Kiwanis luncheon in Hotel Barlow outlining a plan to build a farmers market on the highway to move homegrown crops. Bowen said much truck crops raised in Kempstead county are plowed under. Griffin described a program in Texarkana now successful and the club urged donations to a milk fund for crippled children.
Cotton market report from New York notes October cottery opening at 9.49 and closing at 9.43 with Middling spot price at 10.63. Observers track daily fluctuations and price benchmarks for traders and brokers.
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