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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
3
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh will depart within a month for a flying tour of the far east by air across the North Pacific, with Mrs Lindbergh accompanying him. The exact departure date is not yet set as the State Department seeks landing permission from Japan and China. The trip reportedly will avoid lengthy water hops.
Rural Arkansas women organize cotton dress contests across counties under home demonstration agents and extension specialists. With over 30 counties planning events through June and July, the contests culminate in state dress contests during Farmers Week at the University of Arkansas.
Acting Governor Lawrence Wilson granted an indefinite furlough to Lloyd Bohannon of Howard County for a two year one statutory charge. The release was recommended by the sheriff county judge mayor of Dierks and Howard County citizens.
A Thanksgiving service in Hammond celebrated the spring strawberry harvest which yielded over 3,000,000 dollars for farmers in Southeast Louisiana parishes. Merchants farmers and public officials from all denominations attended the event.
The Hope auxiliary raised 103.57 dollars from a poppy sale last Saturday. Mrs. Creit Weaverard and Mrs. W. E. Smith led the effort with a corps of workers directing the sale. Proceeds fund gifts to veterans hospitals for disabled soldiers.
H J Busse, cashier at Vivian State Bank in Vivian Louisiana, was arrested and charged with embezzlement and making false entries after the bank was closed by a state examiner pending an investigation. He pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing and was remanded on a 3500 bond. The examiner alleges he took 2173.93 of bank funds and hid the shortage with false entries. Directors ordered the closure for a full affairs check. The bank, capitalized at 30000, reported deposits around 300000.
A Roe Arkansas petition prompts a public hearing on June 4 at 10 a.m. in Hotel Rusher Brinkley regarding restoring the Roe railway station along the Cotton Belt. The line’s Roe stop, with telegraph express and ticket office, was closed two weeks ago after decades of service.
A joint meeting of the Men’s Bible classes of First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches is set for 9 45 Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church. Dr J P Womack president of Henderson State Teachers College at Ausadelphis will speak. Presbyterian men invited Methodists to join in the service.
NEW YORK-(?- Ten thousand bugs with appetites for a parasite harming Louisiana sugar cane arrived in New Orleans after a 4000 mile air and rail trip from Lima Peru. They traveled in 10 containers by air from Peru to Miami where they were rationed and sent to New Orleans. On arrival they were deployed along a 10 mile front with more reinforcements to follow from Peru. The insects targeting cane pests are mainly in South America and this particular virulent type was recruited in a valley in the Paravian Andes.
Mortimer L Schiff banker and philanthropist, Kuhn Loeb partner and president of the Boy Scouts of America, died suddenly during the night of a heart attack in Cryst er Bay N Y He would have been 54 on Friday June 5th The news notes his leadership in Scouting and finance.
In Nashville Walter M. Naynes left his chair in the Tennessee House to urge impeachment of Governor Henry H. Horton. He accuses Horton of conspiring with Colonel Luke Les and Rogers Caldwell to direct state affairs for private gain in exchange for political support.
In Salisbury Maryland three youths fled after breaking into a store when residents armed with shotguns opened fire early Wednesday. George Price was shot in the back and taken to a hospital with a probable recovery. Stanford Banks and George Hopkins were wounded and jailed.
Warsaw honors Chaddeus Jarecki of NBC New York with a concert devoted to his works at the oval conservatoire. A distinguished audience heard the world premiere of Jarecki s new string quartet conducted by Stokowski and others, reflecting his long residence in New York.
New York reports Ihmanelale Duringer convicted of first degree murder for a Virginia killing. In Atlanta L M Nichold of Bristow Oklahoma Record elected president of the National Editorial Association, succeeding George Bolliver. Fort Smith notes James H Clendening Jr named United States Commissioner by Federal Judge Youmans, succeeding the late B T Davidson.
LITTLE ROCK Ed Broadnax aged 75 was seriously hurt Wednesday when he fell down a stairway at his niece’s home on Fountain Avenue. He sustained possible internal injuries and a scalp wound, and lies unconscious at Dr. Junkin's hospital in Granite Mountain Springs. A retired Camden blacksmith, Broadnax had lived with his daughter on the Little German Pike and was the last survivor of a family of 24 children.
All 22 original Magnolia A and M faculty members remain for the regular session next winter, announced by president Charles A. Overstreet. Several instructors are pursuing graduate work during the summer, including Mrs Inez Couch at Emory University, G G Marte at the University of Arkansas, and Miss Alice Darby Smith at the University of Wisconsin.
An elaborate bill of fare for the Texas Press annual convention banquet features dishes made from Lone Star produce. Menu items include cantaloupe cocktail green pea soup celery pickles lamb chops savoy turnips beets new potatoes rice balls cream spinach kaffir corn milling and butter combination vegetable salad pecan pie a la mode cheese jogurt coffee and milk.
WABASH Minn P Ray Ashby 38 of Beaver Dam Wisconsin died at a hospital 24 hours after being shot by Evelyn Brown 15 whom he kidnapped and flew after she wounded him He told officers Thursday that he had kidnapped the girl intending to take her to Montana
Missouri Pacific In Cotton Survey reports from various voting agencies indicate the first half of National Cotton Week celebration has proved successful. A survey of leading newspapers disclosed that 279 separate cotton items have been advertised this week. Georgia said today are reported increases as high as three times the normal in cotton goods sales as a result of the merchandising campaign in connection with the week.
A Kentucky colonel and his horse Major are set to lead the veterans parade at the forty first Confederate reunion in Montgomery. Col. Richard M. Redd of Lexington will again ride Major, a chestnut steed, after past rescues of funds for transportation and a long public friendship with crowds in Camp Stephens Park. The tale includes a fundraiser in Little Rock to bring Major home and Redd's single status and long church service in Lexington.
Arkansas editorial voices condemn a pardon issued by acting Governor Wilson to his brother Fred Wilson, a four count embezzlement convict. The incident raises questions about conflict of interest and legality as public attention focuses on the absence of Governor Parnell and the use of executive clemency for a relative. The debate touches on precedent, ethics, and the role of the lieutenant governor in pardons.
German seaplane DO X made a forced descent about 60 miles offshore while en route to Brazil. Tug dispatched for assistance, reports say the aircraft had fallen into the sea. Local theatre notes highlight Spring Time Revels in Hope with 40 local artists, plus the feature film Laugh and Get Rich starring Dorothy Lea, Edna Mae Oliver, and Hugh Herbert.
John Barnes, 25, Cushman resident ten miles north of Batesville, lies in serious condition after being shot by Hugh Dodson, 42, Cushman farmer. The feud began after a whiskey dispute and Barnes had threatened Dodson. Dodson followed him and fired three shots with an automatic pistol, two in the abdomen and one in the hip. Dodson is free on bond as authorities describe Barnes as a long-time dangerous character with prior arrests for whiskey and assault, including a murder charge that was later cleared.
CHICAGO Frank Wykoff, the slender blond California sprinter and national collegiate champion, quipped after a lap record attempt that he cannot run the 220 fast enough to keep warm. The remark followed his 100 yard split of 9.4 seconds, reportedly faster than the world mark.
Mrs Geo W Robison is in Barnes hospital St Louis for examination and will remain a week or ten days. Mr Robison accompanied fire to St Louis last week and has just returned home.
Washington reports an $800 million bond issue announced by Secretary Mellon on Monday was oversubscribed more than seven times when books closed Wednesday night. Total subscriptions reached about $000,000,000, exceeding the issue by a wide margin.
Texarkana gains a formal Headquarters Company of the First Battalion Arkansas National Guard with Lieut John W Mayo named commander. Major Hatfield and Capt Ben Sam conduct the federal service inspection as Texarkana now hosts two guard units, one from Texas across the state line.
Los Angeles USC shortstop Orgilly Mohler led the California Intercollegiate league in hitting with a .300 average this season. Son of Kid Mohler the famed Pacific Coast League player, he was a high scorer last year with 102 points and 17 touchdowns in football.
George W Baker a 26 year old Shi La furniture dealer died in a hospital after injuries from a mobile accident involving his father and two others. The youth was transported to Shreveport, where he died of internal injuries. His mother, arriving at his side, collapsed. the family ambulance conveyed them. Survived by his parents and one sister.
Harry B. Spence, 62, assistant cashier at Commercial National Bank, shot himself in a downtown shop area after the bank closed Tuesday. Officials said his accounts were in satisfactory condition and that health concerns over losing his position were noted.
ARKADELPHIA Sheriff Alfred Duke seeks help from other states over a man who calls himself John Feats. After a quarter mile foot race Monday noon, four men were held in a box car. Three surrendered. the fourth leaped away as Duke fired once. Four men fled, then three were released. Feared to be about 2 years older, prints taken.
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