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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
4
Bells Chapel area notes guests including Mrs. K. Murphy and sister Mrs Calvin Hattin, Miss Trnia Wood, Miss diyee Wood visiting Elmer Bell's home. Camden party with Paw Gathvie and family, Mr. and Mrs. T Stewart, and Lownie Brooka returns from Maranolia after weeks away.
A garbled local page blends inspirational lines with brief society items, travel mentions, a hospital update on Miss Marie Twarteheil, and notices of meetings and visitors. Names such as Mrs Sayre, Judith, J G Martindale, Vernon Hilbish, Florence Riehart, and Miss Elizabeth White appear among scattered hometown activities and addresses.
Owen Wriers, the county treasurer, announced receipts of the regular state and sales tax apportionments: sales tax 5061.89, regular state apportionment 6177.38. Farm and Home Forum clubs meet Wednesday June 24 at the courthouse. An announcement of the marriage Jane M of Miss Dorothy Witherspoon daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Witherspoon of Mena and Garland B Wells son of Mr and Mrs Garland B Wells of Prescott was made here Saturday. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home by Rev. Williams P Hunt of the First Presbyterian church at Darkinelle. Mr and Mrs Wells will live at Begleton where Mr Wells is employed.
New York report shows Alfred E. Smith and other dissident Democrats urged backing Governor Landon. John B. Hamilton touted low interest farm purchases and a new platform. Separate bank scene dialogue ends with a cashier asking about savings versus checking, revealing a stray clipping echo.
Saenger management cancels Wednesday night amateur show due to lack of local interest. A bargain matinee at 10:30 plans to feature vaudeville reels and the first Hope appearance of eight year old Bobby Breen in Let's Sing Again with Henry Armetta and George Houston. The child star, boosted by Eddie Cantor and praised by Gloria Swanson, performs several songs in a heart‑warming story alongside Viviane Osborne and Lucien Littlfeielel.
Sociologists and criminologists advocate Sunday school attendance to curb youth crime noting 97 percent of young offenders had no religious instruction. The Lookout magazine cites belief as universal and argues early religious training fosters moral behavior, while critics warn against overreliance on religion.
Centennial events unfold July 4 with parades, pageants, and races in multiple counties. Highlights include Little Rock festivities, county concerts, city parades in Hazen and Jasper camp gatherings, and a statewide pageant at Jonesboro.
Mt Pleasant club notes report a June meeting at Mrs Bute Low in Tokio with 13 members and 6 visitors. Demonstrator Bullington did not attend. 411 parts of the June program were filed. Refreshments, games, and short speeches followed in heat and dust.
Aided by a hostess and Mrs Stuert the gathering at Pagondii featured a warm welcome and tasty refreshments. Attendees enjoyed light snacks and cordial conversation in a convivial community setting.
The item lists several people visiting relatives across Oklahoma and Missouri with mentions of a funeral and family gatherings. Emmet Gentry and Mrs. Lemat Chambleas are noted among others visiting kin and spending time with relatives as spring resumes.
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