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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1932
Page
2
The county program aims to build a specified amount of all weather roads each year to reduce dirt or art road mileage. It also urges support for scientific agricultural programs that benefit Hempstead county’s main industry and promotes cooperative effort aligned with the state progress in road funding and development.
A Democratic editor criticizes an Anti-Saloon League statement and its propagandistic tone. The piece argues the temperance movement seeks legal reform and taxation changes, not a return to Prohibition, noting Texas resubmission victory and a shift toward compromise while condemning mixed church and politics in campaigning.
Fayetteville Democrat reports Flo Ziegfeld, legendary showman behind the Follies, died at his bedside with wife Billy Burke. He left money to spectacle not wealth, championing clean, grand productions over indecency. Born Chicago 1868, he shaped early 20th century theatre and once managed Sandow.
General Augusto Sandino asserts his army will fight any attempt to stage elections under foreign troops. He vows resistance to external influence while stressing the cost in blood for freedom. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald warns of delicate war debt matters in America.
Centerville recounts a busy social week with lawn party at Mrs Martha Jane Jones's home and visits from Misses Ervin and Goynes. Texarkana visitor W M Coffee called in, Leo Ervin and John Cupp visited. Shreveport restores five cent streetcar fares after nine years.
Missouri Pacific Lines announces cut fares to Hollister and Branson in the White River Ozarks for July 30 31 and August 1. From Hope the round trip costs 3 dollars with half fare for children. Tickets on sale July 29 and 31 return by August 1. Tickets valid only in chair cars and coaches.
The Rev. Claude Nanney will speak Monday night at 8 o clock in a tent revival meeting at Fifth and Elm streets on the topic Re vivals. He says civilization hinges on Christianity and God gives good seasons for crops as evidence of mercy. The services are well attended and generate much interest.
Mona Moran, a Watl Street law firm receptionist, wrestles with choosing wealth over principle as Steve Saccarelli returns. She discovers an ermined gown and couture ensemble sent by Steve via Henri, sparking a dilemma about accepting gifts and appearances before meeting Steve at 7:30. The box's contents tempt her while family news and past romance swirl around the decision.
Hope Chapter No. 328 of the Order of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Delia White presided as worthy matron with committee reports read and two candidates initiated. Deputy Grand Lecturer Nannie Self attended as guest of honor. official visit by Mrs. Elizabeth Cotton announced for July 27. Iced watermelon served to about 30 attendees.
The cotton market for July 16 to 22 remained steady with July 22 quotes unchanged from July 15. Domestic and foreign demand was only fair with limited spot sales, though some reports showed improved inquiries for full shipments. Weather favored cotton with heat and sun, some Texas upland deterioration noted, Georgia fruiting slow in places, and Atlantic states reporting mixed progress. Average price bids held at 5.53 cents, vs 5.53 cents and 8.34 cents a year ago. Exports remained fairly heavy versus the prior year, per the Census Bureau.
The New York Exchange estimates world cotton carryover at season end around 13.3 million bales, up from 8.9 million last year and 6.2 million two years ago. U.S. carryover is seen near 9.7 million, versus 6.4 million last year and 5.0 million two years prior.
Holly Springs residents report Mrs Roy Butler spent time with her mother while Autry McDowell may return to school Monday. H B Green suffers eye issues this week. I G Harvey does carpenter work for E E. M E Butler's past week included time with J S McDowell. Rev J W Ward stayed at Mrs Butler’s. Marie McDowell visited Edna Huckabee Monday.
A Washington inventor introduces a rubber glider distinct from existing models. The craft uses pneuma pumped tires for stiffness and hand levers to aid in control, reflecting new design thinking in gliding technology.
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