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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
5
Fragments speak of Old Glory in a communal page filled with patriotic verse and local notices. The text mentions Civil War era sentiments, church events at Baptist and Presbyterian groups, and community announcements including graduations, visits, and society meetings with named residents and addresses.
Witnesses report a high speed chain collision on a highway near Hope as a Kansas truck traveling west attempted a pass. The Arkansan car behind the truck swerved and crashed into the Evans car, then into Doggett and his son in the front seat. Mrs Evans and others describe the event and the involved vehicles.
The Arkansas department of United Spanish War Veterans and its auxiliary opened annual sessions in Camden with James Winn outlining Act 54 and pension increases from 60 to 100 dollars a month. Addresses were given by Mary A. McGauley Owen G. Kenrick and Lenora K. Smith. Former Mayor G R Haynie welcomed delegates. Mrs E L Diemer elected auxiliary past presidents club head. Mrs McGauley named honorary member. Both groups to elect Tuesday.
By CARROL DAY a versatile dress pattern 8988 is pitched as flattering with shirted shoulders puff sleeves and a lifted waistline. It suits multiple fabrics including chiffon georgette and satin. The Spring and Summer Pattern Book offers affordable designs with photos and sizes from 11 to 42. Order details and price are given for pattern 8988 and the book.
A historic bell at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome is noted as weighing 18600 pounds according to the source. The large bronze bell, renowned for its size and significance, is part of the Vatican landmark’s long imperial-era bells.
The article notes cranes lifting 450-ton blocks to extend Marseille’s port as prosperity grows. A new canal, basin, and docks near completion cost 200000, with a 100-yard baggage counter. Over 500000 travelers pass yearly. ships from Marseille sail to 200 world parts carrying textiles, flour, machinery, wine, olive oil, and spices. The 1930 stamp depicts Notre Dame de la Garde and a plane over Marseille.
Nearly 300 representations of Madonna are in the collection of Mrs. R A Zimmerman wife of a Menomonie pharmacist and former art instructor.
TEXARKANA E E Tolleson a 28 year old log hauler for Linden Texas Lumber company was critically injured Monday when he lost control of his loaded truck plunging down a 40 foot embankment between Linden and Jefferson He was treated first by a Linden physician then at Michael Meagher hospital Texarkana where he remained in a semi conscious condition and suffered severe internal injuries a fractured back and probable fracture of the skull He told his wife he lost control after hitting a hole in the highway and the truck overturned spilling logs over a wide area as he was en route to the mill with the days fourth load
Blooming ton Indiana Dr Herman B Wells Indiana University new president believes a student's four years in college should be a time for the dreaming of dreams He is 35 the nation's youngest state university president on campus he is seen as a good fellow who dines with students and chats over their problems
Mail clerks report difficulty picking up mail bags as Santa Fe trains sped through Garden City Kansas at 75 miles an hour. Engineers were ordered to cut throttle to ease handling of mail bags.
Paine Lumber company’s door factory in Oshkosh Wisconsin, once the world’s largest, resumes operations after five years of closure, marking a significant reopening for the regional timber industry and local employment.
In Fetersburg Indiana a dog owned by Mr and Mrs James Pride was stung to death after seeking refuge under a bee hive during an attack by several bees. The incident highlights the danger of a swarm and resulted in the animal's death from thousands of stings.
Omaha drivers and pedestrians band together to promote traffic safety. Led by attorney John R. McKenzie, injured veterans on crutches and bandages spoke at an emergency hospital to urge safer streets and highways. Among members were a worker with a shortened arm and a two year old boy who lost a leg after a car collision.
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