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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
2
Report from Magnolia field notes wells in sections 21 and 24 with westward spread near Magnolia. Jones well opens at depth around 7,373 feet with Baker No 2 pipe set bottom. Describes proximity to sections 15-17-20 and other producer gauges awaiting Thursday readouts.
Governor Richard W. Leche plans to resign before the end of next week due to poor health. Lieutenant Governor Earl K. Long, brother of Huey P. Long, is named as his successor, with State Senator Coleman Lindsey poised to become lieutenant governor.
A brief obituary note from Hot Springs Arkansas reports the death of Charles F. Collins age 60 formerly of Camp Pike during World War II. He served as a dean among Springs ministers and died on Wednesday. Further details are unavailable.
In this vintage ad style text a medicine touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for malaria and fever chills. It claims the tonic relieves feverish attacks, reduces shaking chills, and cleanses the blood with quinidine and iron.
Herbert Marshall testified in New York as government lawyers pursued a fraud case against William P Buckner. Marshall, asked about discussions with Buckner associates Hyde and Turner, said he offered only tea and directed business matters to his secretary Helen Dawson. Dawson read notes describing potential huge profits from Philippine bonds and a $36,000 request, while Marshall memos urged rejection of the deal. Everett Crosby testified Turner sought $35,000 from Crosby to back the bond scheme.
The Standings for Class A and Class B leagues list Briher-Ivory, Bruner-Ivory, Geo. W. Robison, Gunter Bros. and Leo Robins Club, Soil Conservation, with names like Bruner-Ivory A ys and Lion Oll of El Dorado. No games scheduled Wednesday. Thursday night features Bruner-Ivory, Leo King versus Lion Oll of El Dorado, admission 20 cents, children free. Bruner B to play winner in an exhibition Friday night, Geo. W. Robison versus Gunter Bros.
Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Birmingham, New Orleans, Atlanta, Little Rock, Chattanooga and St Louis show results and upcoming games. Wednesday’s results include Nashville five, Knoxville four. Birmingham eight, New Orleans six. Chattanooga fifteen, Atlanta two. Thursday’s games list Little Rock at Knoxville and Memphis at Nashville among others. Special Mason notices in Hempstead county address June twenty third Masters degree.
Royalton Augustus searches for a grandfather's watch lost in a city scene. A bold young woman guides the hunt while they speculate on twins Ronald and Wilfrid, her fiances who look and act alike. The encounter blends humor and romantic ambiguity.
Edwin Putt narrates a scene where a groom hopeful, Ronald and Wilfrid, clash over a bride decide. A playful bet on Saturday tests loyalties as the club’s golf course jealousy surfaces while a narrator hints at a pivotal love choice and a cliffhanger ending.
In 43 minutes Johnny Phillips won the 10 mile marathon for Negroes on Spring Hill road. A J Trent and Jolly Witherspoon took second and third. Junior division saw Jesse Hudson run 10 miles in 46 minutes, Harmon Wesson second, Robert Lee Bradford third. Other events listed include dash races for juniors and seniors with Times and placements, and a girls division led by Mavis Trent.
Charlene Wesson led the field while the winners of the marathon, senior mile, and both junior and senior mile runs were awarded League of American Wheelman medals. The medals were furnished by the Cycle Trades of America in New York.
The Texas legislature adjourned after a 163 day session, killing Governor O Daniels tax plan for old age pensions. The House refused to suspend rules to reconsider a constitutional amendment on sales and data taxes. The liberalized pension law will add tens of thousands to the rolls with federal matching uncertain. The average state federal pension payment to the rolls is about $14.15.
Montreal reports Dr. Afton Roy Dafoe states none of the Dionne quintuplets has ever been spanked. He says they share a quiet room and receive care in a calm setting as part of their daily routine.
The report notes an annual outdoor event in Tamalpais California spanning 26 years. It mentions a punishment room setup with a chair table and book and a Canarian Medical Association convention with speculation on future disciplinary methods. The dialogue references reflecting on sins and the audience reaction.
The Squalus cook William Isaacs testified at a naval court that a solid sheet of water poured from the engine room ventilating duct as the submarine sank on May 23. He described water flooding the engine room, confirming reports that the surface ventilation system caused the disaster and that five men escaped into the control room.
Governor Bailey granted a 30 day reprieve for Clarence Johnson who faced execution for the Eldon Coddy murder in Hot Springs. The next possible execution date was set for July 21 after a telegraphic request influenced by New York contacts and advice from county officials. Bailey indicated he might commute to life imprisonment before leaving for the East.
Malaria chills and fever risk thousands in the South. Nash s C and L Tonic offers a remedy that purports to cleanse the system, curb biliousness and constipation, boost appetite, and restore strength. Guaranteed to please, 50 cents a bottle. buy today in Hope from John S Gibson and local drugstores.
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