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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1932
Page
2
The Star's Platform urges applying municipal power plant revenues to develop Hope's industries and social resources, more pavement in 19 percent, better alley sanitation, support for the Chamber of Commerce, and county and state road and tax reforms. It promotes agricultural programs, farmer organizations, and cooperative effort.
The author argues roadside lunchrooms vary widely in cleanliness and quality but notes a trend toward better, well kept eateries. Motorists remember and recommend neat places with pleasant surroundings, grassed walls, window screens, and tasteful architecture, helping capable operators prosper long term.
The piece promoting the 20th amendment explains it would move the new president’s inauguration to early January and end sessions of Congress by lame duck lawmakers. It notes over half a dozen states have ratified and urges rapid adoption before year’s end.
The piece condemns a New York suspect who died after an eight hour police interrogation. Physicians say a broken larynx caused death while in custody, highlighting failure of due process and brutality in law enforcement.
A collage of quotes on identity recovery and public life. Footnotes reference George Bernard Shaw Herbert Hoover and Mrs Minnie Kennedy as voices from culture and history. The snippets underscore public talk on resilience and reputation through eras.
Oak Grove residents report visits among relatives and friends throughout the week. Families including the Hunts Collier Sparks Ross Mullens and Jacksones exchange Sunday gatherings and Thursday or Tuesday calls with kin in Hope Center Point Bodcaw Shower Springs and El Dorado. Local social activity centers on kinship networks and neighborly visits.
Providence Mr and Mrs Dee Roberts and family of New Hope spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ian Bateman. Aneta Allen of Hot Springs visited her cousin Lenna Jones. Leo Ray and son Jack spent Sunday with J W Ray. Victor Campbell of Blevins visited his parents P A Campbell. Pauline Simons spent last week visiting Washington. J M Watson and baby spent weekend with R S Watson. Glen Campbell stayed with Barney Gaines in Hope. Milton Simmons and children visited C C Browning’s family. Carl Thorton and children of Piney Grove visited J W Ray’s family.
Washington Rev Tom Middlebrooks preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Briant Roberts and Eleston Samuels spent Sunday night with Aubrey O'Steen. Otis Martin of Hot Springs visited Mrs Mary Bullard part of last week. W F Covington and R L Covington and family of Memphis Tenn spent the weekend with W E Elmore and family. Mrs J W Samuel of DeAnn is spending the week with Mrs S M. Selma Pope of Buckner is visiting Miss June Watkins. Edward Stewart of Shreveport is visiting relatives here. Misses Octavia and Nina Mae Bullard are spending a while in Hot Springs. Mrs W E Elmore is visiting her sister and family Mrs H W Wicker of Little Rock. Beb Turner was in DeAnn Saturday night. June Watkins Selma Pope Mary and Louise Pilkinton and Bob Turner visited the O'Steens Sunday night.
Weather limits Sunday singing with only a few present yet a pleasant service. Miss Wilma Ruth Roberts hosts a Saturday party for local youth. Misses Jettie and Roxie Watkins with Mrs. Roberts and Wilma Ruth attend a club meeting. Mrs. Dee Roberts visits relatives in Little Rock last week. Mrs. W D Watkins Guy Eubanks and Mrs. Bernie Eubanks visit Mrs. Reece Arrington last week.
Sweet Home items list visits and social events. Mrs. Ben Woodson visits her parents the Grimeses. Winnie Belle Lee spends time with Delaneys. Evelyn Campbell and Jodie McDougald motor to McCaskill. John E. McDougald visits relatives near McCaskill. Cantaloupe harvest nearing end.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murphy was laid to rest in Holly Grove cemetery on Sunday. Various local families visited relatives, hosted guests, and attended church singing directed by Wash Hut during the week.
Charles Bernard St John known as the incubator baby weighed one pound at birth. At three months he now weighs over six pounds and is reported to be thriving and healthy in Kansas City.
Farmers report crops nearly finished as community members recount Sunday visits and church events. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Cox, the Gibson and Rogers families, Ellidge, Barrs, and Talents at Patmos and New Hope. A Friday pie supper raised funds for a piano. births and weather praise wrap the week.
Bandits robbed taxi-driver Thomas Weathers of Raleigh North Carolina. They forced him to start the car so they could escape, leaving the driver shaken but unharmed.
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