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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
4
A fragmented historical note outlines amendments added to the Constitution across Republican and Democratic administrations. It mentions several amendments introduced or ratified under different party controls, indicating the shifting legislative influence between parties over time.
A literary flourish opens with nature images as residents of Hope, Texas share visits and society notes. Mr and Mrs Baner of Dal tag travel to Nashville for Vanderbilt ties. church and club activities fill the week with meetings and receptions. The Cemetery Association schedules its monthly gathering at First Methodist. Domestic travel includes Miss Henry visiting Benton and Portland, Miss Morris visiting with her mother, and various society groups hosting officers and teas.
Detectives seek if a White Legion incited a mob attack on former star William Haines and friend Jimmy Shields at El Porto Beach. Haines denies any wrongdoing, describing the weekend event as drunken misbehavior. Authorities plan a grand jury inquiry as witnesses described threats and vandalism while Shields, bandaged, recalls the assault.
New Jersey man Elis Parker Jr was arrested near Mount Meigs by Brooklyn detectives and Burlington county officers on charges tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Attorney Geoghan said Parker faces kidnapping and assault counts as the indictment against co-defendants was superseded.
Kiwanis club members met Thursday at Hotel Barlow for a noon gathering. Joe Sutton introduced guest Kelly Bryant of the Hope Star, and Wayne England presented speaker Craig Rosborough of the U S Soil Conservation Service. Rosborough spoke on the service work and its aims.
Miss Roberta Stuart of Washington daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Stuart has earned a scholarship from Arkansas College Batesville for high scholarship this term. She completed her freshman year in college and graduated Washington High School in 1934. Arkansas College Batesville, run by the Presbyterian churches, is small but highly regarded for literary attainment.
The drought's toll climbs with estimated crop damage near 90 million dollars across the state, and 30.1 million in Tennessee. Officials say there is little hope for normal crops in North Carolina and widespread losses hit Alabama and Georgia. Cotton stands in central counties fall below 25 percent as farm work halts.
Washington 5: Melends of Representative Marlon A Zioncheck said Wednesday that transfer from Gal linger hospital to a private sanitarium in Maryland would be sought. Dr Joseph C Gilbert said two or more days needed to complete a mental examination. Zioncheck, appearing in good appetite, told a reporter he could taste food again and joked about a Texas murder trial witness. He indicated he might run again, calling colleagues friends and making a throat-cut gesture.
The body of Reverend A. F. Willis, a retired Baptist preacher from Pine Bluff, was found Friday morning in the Arkansas River. He disappeared Tuesday night, leaving a coat and note on the river bank as river searches continued for three days.
About 100 Nevada county club members plan a trip to the Flint and Truck Branch Experiment Station near Hope on June 9. Sybil Bates will demo home arts for 4-H girls at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and local clubs on June 6. A revival by Rev C A Denny draws strong crowds. W C T U met at Mrs. Guthrie’s. new Prescott residents Mr. and Mrs. J F Fowler relocate. Summer playgrounds open 8 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays under Mrs. Ledbetter. playground assignments listed for Primary grounds.
In DAYTON Tenn Mrs Vanes Purser 30 was killed by a lightning strike while walking from a dairy barn to her home on her husband s tram eight miles east of town on the Tennessee river. Her two month old child in her arms was burned on the left side but not seriously harmed as it fell to the ground.
Morning Sewing class for children nine to ten, Reading from ten to ten thirty, Afternoon Story telling for ages seven to ten from one to two, Beginners Marionettes from two to three. Other activities include valley ball and horseshoe pitching. Kindergarten to run all summer. Workers assigned are Mrs Nita Tramater and Miss Mary Gourley. Baseball currently the park’s main feature. Junior league may form. Ledbetter plans tennis courts and a wading pool soon.
The Centerville Demonstration club met at Mrs. C. KE Sanders with 12 members. They opened with twilight song and a Psalm based devotional led by Mrs. Autrey Goynes. Miss Alford demonstrated canning while Mrs. Arl Fincher was named home ground leader. Mrs. J. W. Goynes supervised recreation and refreshments included sandwiches muffing and grape juice. The group adjourned to meet at Mrs. H. B. Patterson's home on July 6.
Prescott themed Cr. Meee used a No. Iron to hole out at seven on the fifth at the local golf course on Wednesday. Present were C. H. Pomphins of the state Fish and Game Commission Tom Campton of the Racing Commission and Tom M. Bemis, a local broker. Carlton McRae is the only other local to make a hole in one, achieved several years ago.
State Trooper Melvin Dace cites four African American suspects in Missouri and Tennessee admitting use of burning sulphur to quiet poultry. Thirty chickens were stolen near Blytheville and later died, after emitting strong mercaptan odor detectable by the human nose at minuscule levels.
Reading fragmented text, an audience will hear Harvey Baker Smith and Dr Walt discuss topics at an upcoming gathering. June event features noted speakers with focus on chemistry and related sciences in Little Rock.
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