Truck Farmers Here Paid 4000 a Day for Crops
Hope area crops bring in about 4000 dollars daily for the first 17 days of June, with total payments to local farmers around 68000 since June began. Survey by Citizens National Bank and The Star recorded four commission houses handling shipments from Hope, Blevins, and McCaskill, boosting local cash flow despite radish crop issues and adverse weather.
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Hope
Hempstead
Blevins and
McCaskill
Hope Shippers
Haises
C. C. Spragins- Cuskeir
Citizens Natonal Bank
Lotus
Officer Killed Three Wounded in Prohibition Raid
In Goldsboro North Carolina on June 11 an enforcement officer P L Flinehung was killed and Deputy H G Andrews wounded when a car chase with alleged bootleggers ended near the city park. Officers D A Dale and M Street were injured as their vehicle struck a tree after the shooting began.
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Goldsboro
N.C
P. L. Flinehung
Prohibition
H. G. Andrews
D. A. Dale
M. &. Street
Wilson
N. C
Goklsboro
Raskob Gives $100000 to Fund at Warm Springs
An appeal announced by the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation reports a $100000 gift from Jub J fasteob, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to enlarge patient accommodations at Warm Springs where Governor Roosevelt has been treated. Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith sits on the Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW York
Suny
Jub J Fasteob
Democratic National Committee
Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Foundation
Alfred E. Smith
Pinance Committee
New Jersey primary centers on prohibition issue
Newark bulletin reports that political eyes focus on New Jersey primary election with prohibition as the top issue. Little Rock notes recall of a mother who lost two sons and a sister of a Meuse Argonne fallen soldier returning home after the Gold Star pilgrimage to Vrance, Mrs Isaac Jones and Mrs J F Laird among those honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Jone
New Jersey
Little Rock
Nail-Picker Arrives to Clear Arkansas Highways
The automatic nail picker reached Hope last night and will begin work on state roads leaving the city. A heavy truck with magnets collects nails, tacks, wire and metal debris, averaging up to 42 pounds per mile, to reduce punctures. Led by LE. J. Wright and two weeks of localized operation, the test could lead to more machines if results hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Arkansas
Hope
State Highway Department
LE. J. Wright
Migimer Kh B. Stanford
More Funds For Flood Control In Memphis District
Memphis receives word that Maj. Gen. Lytle Brown has allotted nearly 7 million more dollars for levee and river work in the Memphis district raising total river protection funds to about 9 million. Work will employ at least 3,000 men and cover contracts across Kentucky Missouri Tennessee and Arkansas including pile dikes and new levees in the lower St Francis and Yazoo regions.
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Memphis
Lytle Brown
Washington
Flotl Centro
Cant
L. C. Garden
Memphis River
Cairo
White River
Helena
Ark
Kentucky
Missouri
Tennessee
Arkansas
F. B. Wilby
Corona
W. P. McGeorge
Fine Bluff
Island Eight
Woods Brothers Construction Company
Lincoln
Neb
Toney
Tawhead
C. W. Bunter Company
Lower St. Francis
Upper Yazoo
Upper
Yuzvo
Murder Charge Filed in Foreman Over Well Death
George W. Davis, 55, jailed in Ashdown on a first degree murder charge tied to the death of a woman he said was his wife. She died at a doctor’s office after being pulled from an abandoned well northeast of Foreman. A coroner’s jury blamed Davis. he offered conflicting accounts of a fall and intoxication. The couple had wed six weeks earlier in Johnson City Tennessee. A possible identification for the victim emerged from a name found in her effects. Davis remained silent as officers investigated the case and his statement.
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Arkdunce
George W. Davis
Ashdown
Here
Davis
Johnson City
Tenn
Ben
Grorge W
Foreman
Forenin, Edd
Man Kills Self After 26 Day Fast
DANVILLE Virginia June Al Frank W Davis an 11 year old farmer who recently broke a self imposed fast continued for 26 days to end his life was found dead in his cabin Sunday by neighbors. A shotgun lay beside his body with a cord tied to the trigger Authorities called it death by own action Physicians said he had been dead eight or ten hours when found He had only recently returned to his cabin after returning to eat following steps to have him committed for observation at Western State Hospital for Thiasie.
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Danville
Frank W. Davis
Davis
Wuihovilies
Western State Hospital
Farmers Union to Sell Potatoes in Saline County
Kenneth Sager, Saline County agent, announced that Saline County farmers through the Stine County Farmers Union will sell all their potatoes cooperatively this year. He estimated about 40 cars of potatoes will be shipped, with most marketed through the union.
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Benton
Ark
Kenneth Sager
Saline County
Stine County
Unio
Union
Kiwanis Program At Blevins Friday
Hope Kiwanis Club plans an 8 o’clock program in Blevins Hempstead County at the school house. John Ridghill's four piece string band will perform. Rev Francis A Buddin to give the main address. County Agent Lynn Smith to speak. Members to meet at Barlow Hotel to travel in a group. Club also cancels Thursday noon meeting for Friday luncheon at State Experiment Farm Visiting Day event.
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Hempstead
Blevins
Hope Kiwanis Club
Dewey Hendrix
Elup
John Ridghill
Francis
A. Buddin
Lynn Smith
Barlow Hotel
Clvic
Hope Trade
State Experiment Farm
Instituton
8-Pound Cabbage Exhibit Captures Star Page
A cabbage weighing eight pounds was brought by F. L. McAdams of upper Washington Street, described as one of the largest garbages seen. J. M. Sullivan of Patmos displayed plum crops from Lie Fayette county with a branch bearing 91 perfect plums. D. M. Collier of New Shower Springs presented three plum varieties, branches laden though trees had been thrice threshed.
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To Star
F. L. McAdams
Washington
Cnd
PNP
J. M. Sullivan
Patmos
Star
Fayette County
D. M. Collier
New Shower Springs
Sheriff recounts being fired upon in Sulphur River ambush
TEXARKANA June 17 Officers from Bowie county Texas fired upon while leaving a still location after destroying the still. Sheriff Henry Brooks and deputies searched Tuesday for suspects. No injuries reported as the officers returned fire.
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Henry Brooks
Bowie County
Texas
Yuusday
Dar Ag
Hope's Recreation Park Planned for AGassure of Hope
A morning announcement outlines Hope's Recreation Park to occupy the block between Main and Walnut streets at Sixth, featuring golf, dennis, swings, an open air bridge, cold drinks, shade, and benches. Organizers include I T Bell, E N Bacon, and Garland Darwin, promising a rustic, inclusive place of recreation for all residents.
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I. T. Bell
E. N. Bacon
Garland Darwin
Patmos Youth Dies After 12 Foot Fall At YMCA
Funeral services were held for Dewitt Cleve land Owens in Patmos after he died from injuries suffered when a volleyball at the Shreveport YMCA lodged and he fell twelve feet. Survivors include his parents and several siblings and relatives in Patmos and nearby towns.
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Dewitt Cleve
Land Owens
Patmos
John G. Reese
Church of Christ of
Eits
Young Owens
Owens
Shreveport
Ving
Jewel
Clifford
Arthur
Ciara
Orin
Bertha Owens
O. B. Owens
Best
Tex A. G. Gweits
Robert Swiith
Buelner
Murder Charge Is Dismissed In Arkansas Shooting
In BATWSVILLE Ark June 17 a verdict of justifiable homicide was rendered in the court of J D Evans Trecing King Unthods from the charge of murder Nucholl shot and killed Jess Barber his brother in law near Cord last June 6 Nuchols shot Barber after he him fell had been wounded in the hand by a shot from Barbers gun and after Barber had shot and killed his own wife The shooting occurred in front of the Nuchols home after an attempted revencilliation between Barber and his wife had failed Mr and Mrs Barber had been divorced twice.
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Batwsville
Ark
J. D. Evans
King Unthods
Nucholl
Jess Barber
Here
Jane
Nuchols
Barber
Chicago Police Chiefs Forced Out of Office
Chicago unrest prompts mayor to remove police chiefs Russell and Stege amid gang war fears. The city council plans a probe into the department with Alderman Albert leading, while a community grand jury will investigate under Chief Justice Normanoyle. Deputy Commissioner Alcock to act as interim commissioner.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
City Council Committee of Police
William F. Russell
John Stege
Arthur F
Albert
Thompson
Stege
Russell
Denis J. Normoyle
Criminal Court
Normoyle
United “States
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Association of Commerce
Notte
Russel
Tam
United States
Prohibition
John H. Alcock
Commission
John Egan
Etege
Treasure Hunt Jubilation For Kids At Publix Saenger
The Publix Saenger theatre hosted a large midweek Treasure Hunt for the Kids Club led by manager Matt Press. A total of 565 youngsters roamed downtown Hope visiting a dozen cooperating stores for prize clues with safety measures in place and no serious injuries reported. A Chicago gangster subplot regarding a doctor's claim of a baby’s rickets illness ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publix-Saenger Theatre
Hope
Matt Press
Hope Church Revival At Garrett Memorial Baptist Church
Hope Church plans a revival starting Wednesday night June 18 led by Pastor T L Epton with W J Burgess of Little Rock assisting. Services begin 7 45 each evening and Sunday June 22 with sessions at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m through the following week. Everyone is invited.
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Garrett Memorial Baptist Church
T.L. Epton
W. J. Burgess
Little Rock
Visitors To See Many Truck Crops
Visitors will tour the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station in Hempstead County on June 20. Agricultural leaders will discuss crop raising and marketing, with staff explaining fertilizer tests spray and dusting practices and planting methods. The program covers truck crops cantaloupes cucumbers potatoes sweet potatoes tomatoes watermelons and fruits including strawberries grapes peaches pears figs cherries plums apples blackberries raspberries currents gooseberries and other small fruits. Also fertilizer tests in cotton and corn and 15 soybean varieties plus 12 cowpea varieties and six peanut varieties. The farm plots include rare trees and evergreens and pecan varieties.
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Fruit and Truck
Hempstead County
Milly View
King Carol II Plans Coronation in Alba Iulia
BUCHAREST June 17 Now that Carol II has cleared obstacles to his crown he plans an impressive coronation at Alba Julia where Ferdinand was crowned. The ceremony is set for October likely October II to recall 1914 as Ferdinand I became monarch. Carol intends to invite crowned heads and presidents of wartime Romanian allies.
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Bucharest
Carol II
Romania
Alba Julia
Ferdinand
October
Ferdinand I
Becs
Balkar
Carol
Hoover faces tariff rush as Congress seeks swift action
Washington reports indicate a Smoot Hawley tariff bill may move quickly through Congress with the Senate and House expected to stay in session to approve rivers and harbors and relief measures. Key leaders urge prompt action while debates over adjournment and presidential signing continue.
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Washington
Steed i
Melion
Senate
House
Ch. Smoot
Tee
Hawley
Hoover
Agricult
Harrison
Ministers Offered Free Golf at Local Links
Free admission for ministers of all local churches announced by Mrs S H Battle proprietor of Rope Miniature Golf Col East Second Street. Mrs Battle said clergy are welcome to play without a policy at her miniature course. The latest model cars have horns attached and the first sounds a gruff warning.
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Clurches
S. H. Battle
East Second Street
Battle
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Fairfax
Massachusetts
Archie H. Brooks
Brooks
Efi
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Sullivan and Collier
Earl Nuchols
City Council
Saenger Theatre
NRA
Oklahoma Ciy Bureau
Oklahoma
Frank Ruettram
Oklahoma City
Hope Church
Little Rock Man
Carrol
Curtis
Congress
Robinson
Dem
Hig
McNary
Expublican
White House
Johnson
California
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