19 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes from The Star on Hempstead County and city initiatives. Mentions municipal power plant, sanitary improvements, Chamber of Commerce activity, highway programs, tax reform, and budget systems amid references to cooperative organizations and cattle tick issues.
A critic argues for recognizing the Soviet government, claiming Russia has endured centuries of oppression and now offers peasants and workers new rights. The author cites miseries under tsarist rule, the Five Year Plans, and shifts in public perception while urging US diplomats to reassess policy and acknowledging Russia's ongoing reforms and hardships.
The piece traces rounds of a national match between Kid Cupid and Young Divorce. It notes Pennsylvania seeking competition, a veto on speeding divorce ad service, Arkansas calls for a people vote on divorce law, and Hot Springs delegates listing 100 divorce seekers amid capitol actions.
Rodney Dutcher notes a police door collection at headquarters built from steel double doors with bolts and viewing holes. Officers raid speakeasies, seize doors used to bar police entry, and use them as evidence in court. Patrons and operators faced raids amid gunfire, with detectives hoping to curb liquor and gambling by door removal and intimidation.
Catherine Harrison, daughter of Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, will greet American visitors at the International Colonial and Overseas Exposition in Paris. She has been named an official hostess for the United States at the event.
Ten years ago Miss Nina Knighton returned from Little Rock where she taught in public schools for two years. Misses Mary Billingsley and Lonnnn Sanders visited relatives in Okblona. Mrs. Aline Johnson leaves for Baker Springs. Early boll weevil sightings in Hempstead County raise grave concern among farmers and business men.
An Indiana woman uncovered 27150 in government notes buried in four jars she dug up in her yard. The discovery highlights the odd twists of luck and the quirky humor of market talk about crime and opportunity.
Lost Prairie reports J H Atkins is unwell. Clarence Morehead and family from Lewisville La visited W T Wormington’s family. Sunday singing by John McDonald and Neleo Coilion. M r Mickliebrooks preached at Palmose. Arnold of nearby died after typhoid serums. Townsend family from Battlefield at bedside of mother. Walter Krieger and wife attended church.
Sheppard reports a pleasant rain last Thursday night. Walter Cornelius, his wife, and two daughters Lucille and Christeen were shopping in Hope on Wednesday. Mrs Roy Cornelius and Miss Lia Mae Simmons were visiting in Hope.
Wednesday items mention B B Simmons of Riligobe hosting family on a video for Cornelius and relatives. Mev and Mra shop in Hobe Saturdays. Calvin Spring of Battle eld near Friday night events. Relatives and friends attend Willian Simmons, Paul Abbey return to Bemino le and Gktch. Miss Lillie M McBay visited Bottle Field Sunday. The clumsy soda jerker asked for milk shakes online.
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