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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1930
Page
1
A jumbled crossword set features across clues with garbled words and partial phrases. It lists several entries like river bankment, Greek letter, and plan adopted, alongside a stray obituary-style note about Mr and Mrs T G McBay and their daughter visiting relatives.
The Star outlines municipal power plant revenue use to fund Hope yMové city pavement and improved sanitation in Heyawads backyards. It notes the Chamber of Commerce and Hempstead county groups backing a statewide all weather road program. The piece argues for tax reform and efficient government to support agricultural and industrial progress in Arkansas.
From an account in the Woman's Home Companion, E Bernand Shaw contends women are better rulers than men and cites Queen Elizabeth I as a model of decisive administration. He argues women are suited to governance, while noting men can be more gallant and less practical in leadership. The interview includes doubts about women’s political power and Shaw’s controversial wit.
Ruth Alexander of San Diego climbed five miles high in an Altitude Flyers test when an oxygen issue caused fainting. She regained consciousness, fell only a few miles, and guided the plane to a safe landing. The incident remains a chilling example of dangers faced by high altitude aviators.
In a Washington letter Senator McWhorter remarks on Calvin Coolidge’s front page guidance for restoring prosperity and public morale. The piece contrasts Coolidge and Hoover, notes Coolidge’s media approach, and hints at ongoing political theater around the economy. Local notes mention Jessie Morris visiting Waterloo, and Bluff Springs residents Milburn Purtle and Sid Ellis visiting family and helping build a house nearby.
The United States Senate faces urgent ratification of a London treaty. Administration leaders vow to ensure attendance, even by sergeants-at-arms if needed, to avoid a lengthy delay. Senators risk pride and do not gain from protracted talks, urging ratification promptly.
A Vermont crossing near St Albans saw a motorist crash into a Central Vermont locomotive, damaging it for 19.60. The railway sued and the motorist’s insurer paid in full, the case underscoring motorist negligence as a common cause of grade crossing accidents.
The text notes family ties, Congress probing a shoe-string tariff, and merchants running country homes and yachts. It laments misdialed telephones and mentions a possible moon trip, while vacationers reportedly bring moonshine mistakes, signaling a mix of progress and distraction.
Rumors of a romance between William B. Leeds Jr and Olive Hamilton 24 former hotel operator in Atlantic City NJ have resurfaced as they were seen together recently. Leeds divorced from Princess Xenia of Greece last February.
Center Point residents and nearby communities enjoyed a lawn party at Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reeves with games and ice cream for about 100 guests. Nearby visits included Dalton Garrett with Shower Springs relatives, Powell delegation from Kansas, and Rocky Moon singing school attendees. Mrs. Poney Reeves hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her father Van Derryberry Sr. Relatives note Mrs. Lora Porterfield’s gradual improvement and Harold Hamiter of Grange Mull among others.
J F Morgan celebrated his birthday Sunday at his home with a small gathering. Attendees included one son, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and further friends. Several young locals attended a show in Hone Saturday night, with weekly singing planned for the area each Sunday evening.
Malaria concerns grip Henry Chapel as several residents fall ill. Little Miss Mable Bearden visits Rocky Mound kin. A newborn Mary Sue eases joy for Fletcher Easterlings. Vera Byers joins Shaver Springs meeting, visiting Ellis family. Local gatherings include Jim Bearden Sr and Jr dinners and a revival at Rocky Mound with baptisms.
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