Basket Factory Expands Output Amid Peach Harvest Boom
Hope Basket company in Hope Arkansas has operated at 60 to 70 percent capacity since mid May, employing 210 to 226 workers and spending about 4500 dollars weekly for payroll and timber. Production supports national fruit shipments, with 78 million bushels of peaches forecast this year, boosting local labor and warehouse activity as a new drying kiln speeds up manufacturing.
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Hope Basket Company
Arkansas
G. 3
McGregor
Star
Hope
United States
Hopebasket
Pacific Northwest
Piedmont
Carolinas
Highland
Nashville
Ark
Hope Basket
The
Poison Suspected In Woman death in Shreveport
Coroner W P Butler ordered chemical analysis of the vital organs of Mrs Coy Vorner Sweet 34 who died Wednesday in convulsions during an automobile ride. She was the Nazarene minister’s wife from Ida Louisiana and formerly lived near Vilona Arkansas. Survived by several children and her parents T B Simpson and others in Vilona. Results expected in about three days.
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Shreveport
W. P. Builer
Coy Vorner Sweet
Pelson
Fruit Specialist Joins Farm Station at University of Arkansas
Announcement by G W Ware assistant director at the University of Arkansas Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station states Sam Dameron is appointed as trial assistant. A native of the state and College of Agriculture graduate, he will focus on fruit crops while J L Hiler continues vegetable work at the station.
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G. W. Ware
University of Arkansas Fruit and Truck Branch
Sam Dameron
Cameron
College of Agriculture, University of Arkansas
J. L. Hiler
Texas A
M. College
Hiler
Southern Railway Adopts 5 Day Plan
H J Carr vice president of the International Association of Machinists said the shop men of the Southern Railway voted to accept a five day working week. The railroad had informed union heads that reducing expenses was needed and suggested a five day week instead of additional layoffs. About 100 workers are affected.
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Washington
H. J. Carr
International Association of Machinists
Southern Railway System
Eva Taylor to Attend Woodmen Circle National Convention
Mrs Eva D Taylor national secretary and field representative of the Woodmen Circle will travel Sunday to Buffalo New York for the seventeenth national convention starting June 24 She is a member of Popular Grave of Hope and attended the Seattle convention two years ago The opening session will feature a welcome address by Mrs Mamie FE Lang state manager New York with a reply from Mrs Eva Ferguson Battle Sacramento state manager California The 45 state flags will be presented Cotton Day June 29 will see officers delegates and visitors wear cotton A Memorial Service on June 25 will also mark the first anniversary of the dedicated home for seed members and orphan children at Sherman ex
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Eva D. Taylor
Woodmen Circle
Buffalo
N.Y
Taylor
Popular Grave of Hope
Seattle
East
West
Mamie FE. Lang
New York
Eva Ferguson Battle
Sacramento
California
Imis
Mary BE. LaRocca
Omaha
Deva Alexander Talley
Sherman
Bronx Beer Lord Held and Henchman Wounded
New York report says Duleh Schultz known as the beer lord of the Bronx was arrested Thursday and his henchman Pay Ntn sein was seriously wounded in a straight fight with no detectives involved in the incident.
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Bronx
New York
Duleh Schultz
Beer Lord
The
Anthursday
Municipal Audit For Ten Months Published Today
The Star reports a 10 months audit of the City of Hope and a 9-month statement for the Hope Water and Light Plant. Mayor Vesey ordered the audit after taking office. Frank H. Philbrick & Co. conducted it, certified by Robert Wilson. The city shows a net indebtedness around $23,000 with operating income for 10 months of about $6,299 and the utility net profit of $32,430.42 for nine months.
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City of Hope
Hope Water & Light Plant
the Star
John Vesey
Hope
Frank H. Philbrick & Co
Secountante
Robert Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Visiting Day For Negroes Set At Fruit and Truck Station
June 27 is declared the first negro visiting day at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station. The next day white visitors gather. The program includes farm tours, a noon entertainment with quartet and spirituals, talks by Dean Dan T Gray and leaders from the state’s negro education community, demonstrations of crop growing and storage, and lunch brought by attendees. A Jefferson County delegation of about 125 is expected.
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Fruit and Truck
G. W. Ware
Dan T. Gray
College of Agriculture
Experiment Station
H. C. Ray
J. B. Watson
Arkansas Negro College
C. 5. Woodard
Jefferson County
Accepting Bribe Laid to Deputy in Texas
BEEVILLE Texas April Jack Ricks deputy sheriff Pettus Bee county held on two counts of accepting bribes. Rangers Tom Heard and John Laddie arrested him. He wsled examining trial and posted $500 bond in each case.
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Beeville
Texas
Jack Ricks
Pettus
Bee County
Liberty
Tom Heard
John Laddie
Time to Pay Poll Tax Expires July 3
Litle Rock Arkansas report outlines the deadline for poll tax payments as July 3. State law allows payments up to the Saturday before the first Monday in July, but July 4 falls on a holiday and many county offices will be closed.
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Litle Rock
Ark
Unl. Seetors
Ozan Hosts Legion and Auxiliary Night with Patriotic Program
About 400 to 450 attendees heard Mayor E Haselman welcome visiting Legion and Auxiliary members at the Ozan church. Dr L J Kogninski of Texarkana delivered the main address, criticizing treasury actions on adjusted service certificates while praising veterans. Musical numbers and a barbecue feast followed at Haselman Hotel, with attendees from Texarkana Prescott Stamps and Ashdown.
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Ozan
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
E. Haselman
Haselman
Barney Hamm
Edward McFaddin
Church of Ozan
Victory Liberty Loan
Mr. McFaddin
Kosminski
L. J. Kogninski
Texarkana
Arkansas Department
Andrew Metlon
the Treasury
Joan
D. B. Goodlett
Ozen
Cornelia Ditty
Charles Locke
D. E. Goodlett
John Ridghill
Haselmann Hotel
Auxiary
Legion
Adb Coe Rey
J. D. McCarty
Robert Evans
Ashdown
Little River Post
Prescott
Stamps
Tomatoes to Start Moving Monday
Nashville reports the tomato and cucumber movement will begin Monday as buyers and associations announce. Growers are urged to grade carefully and avoid picking green, to protect future shipments and market quality. Cucumbers should be harvested with care to establish a quality market, with some produce sold for cash at the shed and others by cash or consignment as shipments are prepared.
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Nashville
Historic Hotel Lanier Damaged by Fire in Macon
Fire ripped through the left wing of the 95 year old Hotel Lanier in Macon Georgia causing extensive damage to the structure while the rest of the building suffered heat and smoke damage. About 150 guests escaped unharmed as authorities fought the blaze.
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Macon. Ga
Hotel Lanier
Sherman
Georgia
Community Fish Fry Planned in Newport Arkansas
Newport residents organize a community fish fry to support local projects. Event details and exact date remain unclear in the brief, but the notice emphasizes neighborhood participation and fundraising for community needs in Newport Arkansas.
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Newport
European debt talks draw Washington action forecast
Washington reports President Hoover shows strong interest in Europe’s finances after a Friday conference. Three senators and Representative Tilson were summoned to the White House as leaders gather. Discussions suggested possible revision of war debts or a moratorium.
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Washingon
Hoover
Washington
White House
Representative Tilson
House
Junior Legion Team Seeks Games This Season
The American Legion junior baseball team shows rapid improvement in practice at the fair park as they prepare for the season. Managers announce a schedule of games and challenge nearby towns in the county and Legion district. Players ages 12 to 16 are invited to join.
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American Legion
Legion Nanagers
Legion Digition Com
Southwest
Arkansas
Fair Park
Everglades Sugar Crop Totals 50 Million Pounds
The Everglades sugar crop reached about 50 million pounds, with figures noting raw sugar production from the region. The report mentions grinding operations and bleaching/press methods used by local facilities, and highlights the scale of extraction during the period.
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Everglades
Clawiston
Souther Liger Company
Torrio Succeeds Capone as Chicago Gang Chief
Chicago report: Johnny Torrio, known as The Immune, is said to have succeeded Al Capone as gang chieftain. Torrio reportedly returned from Florida to lead the underworld, after rumors of Capone pleading guilty to government income tax and prohibition charges.
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al Capone
Elmer L. Trey
U. S. Internal Revenue Department
Chicago
Johnny Torrio
Capone
Gang Chieftiar
The
Herald Examiner
Johhny
Torrio
al Dhonse Capone
Florida
Brooklyn
C C Spragins Inaugurated Rotary President
C C Spragins cashier of Citizens National Bank was inaugurated president of the Hope Rotary Club for 1931 32 at the club room in Hotel Barlow on Friday succeeding George Ware. New officers include vice president L S Carter Johnson secretary Robert Huguenin treasurer M M Smyth and directors Jim Henry and C S Lowthorp. A new member A C Moreland joined as food manufacturer. Guests included Sam Cameron and Dr W R Anderson. Dr Anderson noted Arkansas Missouri economic improvement and favorable crops. The club plans next Friday luncheon at the Fruit and Truck Experiment Station to honor Ware’s leadership.
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Spragins
Citizens National Bank
Hope
Wuhekie
Barlow
George Ware
Folaye Ft
Carter
Yehnson
Robert Huguenin
Tread’urer
M. M. Symth
Jim Henry
C. S. Lowthorp
A. C. Morleand
Moreland
Sam Cameron
Fruit & Truck Experiment Station
W. R.anderson
First Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Arkansas
Missouri
Palmyra
Rober Babson
Frank Ward
E. F. McFeddin
McFaddin
Rotary
George W. Ware
Terrell Cornelius
Experiment Farm
Mississippi Men In Pistol Battle
Georgetown Miss residents J H Woods a 58 year old physician and W D Fleming a 55 year old merchant dueled on a street Friday. Fleming was fatally wounded and Woods was hospitalized with a bullet wound in the head. Police said long standing ill will existed between the rivals.
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Georgetown
Miss
J. H. Woods
W.D. Fleming
Rockport
Fleming
Woods
Ford Firm Acks Probe of Dole Disbursements
Ford Motor Company requests a grand jury investigation into Detroit welfare disbursements and municipal benefits. The firm accuses the Department of Public Welfare of negligence and alleges Mayor Frank Murphy is trying to divert attention.
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Ford Firm
Acks
Dole
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Department of Public Welfare
Frank Murphy
Justice Siddonz dies after contempt sentence
Washington bulletin reports Justice Frederick L. Siddonz of the District of Columbia Supreme Court, who presided over the Harry Sinclair contempt trial, died Friday. The item also notes a British prime minister denial about war debts talks and emits fragmented notes on Amelia Earhart reprimand, Ruth Nichols’ plane damage, and a cruelty case involving Vanderbilt Jr.
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Washington
Frederick L. Siddonz
District of Columbia
Supreme
Harry Sinclair
Man
Senate
Fayetteville Plans Biggest Farm Week and 4-H Camp
Fayetteville prepares for the 3rd annual Farmers Week and 6th annual 4-H club camp to be held August 4 5 and 7. County agents report likely record attendance with Perry county sending 200 4-H members and Franklin county arranging transport. Fort Smith chamber awards 600 trips. Faulkner county 44 members travel by club funds. Universities expand camping facilities to meet growing participation.
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Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Perry County
Baylor House
Franklin County
Fort Smith
University of Arkansas Collony of Agriculture
Wheat Crest Phosphate Adds 16 Bushles At $1.67
In McPherson Kansas a fertilizer trial uses phosphate at 1.67 dollars per unit across 19 townships. About 50 soil tests with treble soluble phosphate are conducted to improve wheat yields. Kansas State College researchers report increases up to 16 bushels per acre in trials.
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Mcpherson
Kan
McPherson County
Asher
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Visits Conway Sites For Vets Hospital
District supervisor and regional veterans affairs official visited Conway, Arkansas to inspect sites for a new veterans hospital. They toured multiple locations, noting suitability and awaiting further decisions after weeks of assessment.
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Conway
Vets Hospital
ArkuPi
L. A. Ven
Robbery at Patterson's Store in Shreveport
Two unmasked men robbed Patterson's store between 8:30 and last Saturday night. Miss Porter and M. Urnix identified a suspect later, and Patterson and Hendrix traveled to Little Rock to aid in the identification of two petty robbers, who proved not to be the culprits. Shreveport police claim a full confession from one bandit.
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Shreveport
Fagial
Stuart
R. M. Patterson
Young Carroll Carpenter
Young Carpenter
Jury Selected To Try H G Landsdale
LITTLE ROCK 44 A jury was selected to try J G Landsdale of Atlanta Georgia a salesman on a first degree murder charge arising from the shooting of representative W A McCabe in a hotel. Defense argued the party was staged and the pistol and cartridges were planted.
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Little Rock
J. G. Landsdale
Atlanta
Georgia
W. A. McCabe
Dufence
Mevebe
Vanderbilt Silent on Storm Career Episode
Vanderbilt refuses comment on a rumored rift with his wife Amy amid reports of tensions at the Hotel Arno. Police report J M Birkley seeking protection for Vanderbilt amid threats, as details of the ongoing dispute remain unverified and the couple remain silent.
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Vanderbilt
J. M. Birkley
Vanderbill
Eld
Ts du Pia
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Vilonia
Southern Railway
Eva Taylor
Buffalo, N. Y
Frank Philbrick & Co
Hempstead
L. J. Kosminiski
Europe
Vice District
C.C. Spragins
W. R. Anderson
Mississippi
Bulletins
London
Donald
Mriday
Treasury
Mellon
Commerce Department
Amelia Earheari
Abilene
Tex
New
York
Ruth Nichols
Jersey City
Atlantic
Vanderbilt, Jr
Welr Logan
Peasy
H.G. Landsdale
McCabe
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