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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
5
A miscellany from Hope Star includes verse about hope and friendship, local church notes, a June Alathean class supper at Park, wedding coverage for Miss Mary Barton Campbell and Harold Arthur Sehaill, and a Methodist circle luncheon with Japan culture talks.
A bride wore navy blue sheer crepe with a white pique flower and matching cape, carrying a gardenia bouquet. They plan to live at Arrowhead Lodge in Knoxville after June 2t, with the bride a graduate of Arlington Hall and Western Reserve University and study at the University of Tennessee. The groom is a Tennessee Valley Authority engineer. Out of town guests came from various states, and a dinner party at Grove Park Inn hosted family members. Separate notes mention church youth groups and a science advance at Iowa State College on fungal toxin-resistant crops.
LOS ANGELES. Actress Jean Harlow died at age 26 after uremic poisoning caused brain swelling. William Powell and her mother were at her bedside as she slipped from unconsciousness. Harlow had fallen ill May 29 with gall bladder inflammation and a cold, and she shot to stardom after Hell's Angels in 1930. Her life included a tumultuous marriage to Paul Bern, a suicide inquiry into his death, and a later marriage to Harold G. Rosson. Powell remained constant at her bedside through her illness.
Little Rock reports Veterans of Foreign Wars leader James A. Van Zanels warned that if veterans do not obtain WPA or equivalent work by year’s end a demand will be made to Congress for general pensions. The statement frames veterans’ relief as a national issue and urges swift action to secure federal aid.
The Post Office Department maintained it will accept mail as usual and avoid taking sides in labor disputes. Donaldson reported no interference with normal service at strike-affected plants. John L. Lewis accused Bethlehem Steel of being a low wage firm and lagging in collective bargaining, testifying at a wage and hour bill hearing.
Revival services are held each night at the Nazarene church on Sir South Elm street led by Rev and Mrs Harold C Johnson. Services start at 7 30 with special music. District superintendent Rev Holland London of Littl Rock will deliver a Friday night message. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dr Granville L Jones of Marlboro New Jersey withdraws from consideration for state hospital superintendent. He cites political interference low salaries and lack of civil service as flaws in the system and says a constitutional board with long term appointments would improve job security. Dr Jones notes a salary increase in New Jersey lessens appeal of the Arkansas post. Several other applications are still under review with Dr Charles Arbeauer acting superintendent.
Delying into the supernatural region, Dursa the Great performs a controversial midnight spectacle at the Saenger theater Tuesday. He claims to debunk materialism as tables float and the ghostly film The Ghost Walks screens, starring June Collyer John Miljan and Johnny Arthur. Farmers in Afton Texas killed 8000 crows with one explosive charge in a roost incident.
Midwest farmers delayed by spring rains equip tractors with lights to plow at night. A ten year old collie owned by P. H. Stoner of Allentown Pennsylvania is credited as the master breeder of 116 living offspring.
The Wedding of the Bowes act play will be staged at Lonoke Baptist Church on Tuesday. Sponsored by Daisy HiHard, E. M., Glenn, Edie Glover and M. K. Jackson, it features local actors and humorous scenes. Oysters will be served as part of the event, with a lighthearted tone throughout.
Advertises dress pattern 8004 a one piece sports frock with front wrap lines. Describes easy sewing steps, casual collar, matching binding, and sizes 14 through 42. Priced pattern 15 cents or add 10 cents for pattern with book. order details and address included.
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