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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
3
The report notes higher auto and steel operations and department store sales ahead of mood declines. It highlights the strongest half in years, with 325 percent rise in car buying and 58 percent growth in building action, against a backdrop of political strain and European tensions.
Miss Myrtle Butler Oklahoma state champion steer rider will compete in Hope Fire Department’s third annual rodeo July 3 and 4 at Fair Park. She joins Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas riders in prize events with no favorable judging. Alvin Stringer of Hope also appears. The event coincides with Hempstead County centennial celebrations and a downtown parade leading to Fair Park, followed by a second rodeo featuring steer roping, bronco riding, and other acts with food stalls and free cold tea water.
Federal authorities probed a dynamite device found under the hood of attorney D. D. Panich’s car in Fort Smith last Monday. Panich, Arthur L. Adams, and Updegraff attended a Morg an bankruptcy hearing in Fort Smith. a man arrested in Little Rock was released with no evidence linking him to the incident. The bomb, with ten sticks of dynamite and two coated fuses, was obscured by paint on wires, suggesting a possible failed ignition.
Miss Imoperie Schneider of Lonoke won the Miss Arkansas Centennial title at the Arkansas theater during the 10th birthday celebration. Bernice King of Pavahantas took second. six district winners join the royal court for the three day program with cash prizes and gifts from Little Rock merchants.
PHILADELPHA Special See where Governor Landon takes two weeks vacation but Sen Buorkley may push four years. Convention actions match early hope though Al Smith and Gene Talmadge were absent. Florida shows banker confidence with a new governor expectation. If he fails to deliver, critics will blame unusual weather. Two kinds of weather in Florida good and unusual.
In Lonoke Arkansas jury acquits J. T. Gunter former county treasurer of embez zlement after a two and a half hour deliberation. The trial followed an audit by State Comptroller Griff Smith reporting a $7 288 09 shortage in Gunter accounts. Spectators cheered as Circuit Judge W J Wagoner admonished them to stop the disturbance.
Thousands from five Arkansas counties attended the Monticello Ridge tomato festival and Drew County’s centennial, with Congressman John L. McClellan praising the New Deal as the parade closed. A $25,000 swimming pool project was officially opened with a beauty review and the festival queen crowned at the annual ball.
In New Orleans police detained 27 year old Janes S Perey over an alleged cash dispute at Loyola University during a wedding reception. Summers Carpenter 21 died from a broken neck amid the incident. Both men attended the wedding of Miss Ruth Sullivan and Li Willoughby at the Orleans club.
Southern foes of repealing the two thirds rule tell reporters their fight continues. They warn the convention may revive the rule if the national committee fails a fair delegate apportionment. Senator Aubrey C. Weaver says favorite son candidates could mobilize to push back. Dixie leaders insist the issue remains open and hinges on upcoming committee work and state voting strength.
Mrs Albert W Bee died after a car wreck on Highway 7 west of Brinkley as her husband Mr Bee and another couple traveled to San Francisco for their son's wedding. The gasoline tank exploded during extraction, fire spread rapidly, and the Brinkley fire department could not revive her. Mr Bee sustained non critical injuries. A separate note: a community singing is slated at Shover on Sunday at 2 p m with public invitation.
The University of Arkansas experiment station hosted about 2000 farm men and women for visiting day. Dr Carl C Taylor and E A Miller spoke on conserving rural resources and improving farm life. Demonstrations covered fruit, truck and field crops with experts detailing cantaloupe, tomato, cotton and corn varieties. A home landscaping demo was given by Ella Posey and Claude Woolsey.
Senator Hallie W. Caraway of Arkansas assailed the Supreme Court as it relates to the Roosevelt program. He predicted a landslide for the New Deal in Arkansas this fall and urged support for Franklin D. Roosevelt in November. The AR delegation applauded as Mack spoke and Gov. Futrell stirred delegates during the Philadelphia nomination event.
Melbourne senator Ashley opened the gubernatorial campaign in SEARCY with a speech condemning Nyberg's amendment. He argued the measure would worsen the situation and urged opposition as part of his platform.
The Democratic convention schedule at Franklin Field includes a 10 a.m. start with Governor Allred of Texas nominating Vice President Garner for re election, brief seconding speeches, and an 8 p.m. acceptance ceremony with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Lily Pons. President Roosevelt will arrive to accept the presidential nomination with Garner expected to accept the vice presidential nomination at the same ceremony.
New Orleans reports general buying lifting cotton prices to season highs. Foreign market signals from Beller cables helped start the rise. Futures ranged higher before profit taking trimmed gains, closing with modest increases and Indian traders showing bullish interest in Allaria crop prospects.
Yesterday’s Arkasus Centensial Edition forced removal of cartoons and serials from the permanent history. the serial story resumes today with two installments. Cartoons return in the next issue, with yesterday’s cartoons running today across two pages in Monday’s city edition.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Democratic National Convention nominating Franklin D Roosevelt with Garner as running mate. Delegates celebrate with a noisy night session as Mack of New York invokes strong support. The party touts an all new deal program, expansion of labor rights, and constitutional reforms if needed.
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