29 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1937
Page
1
The Hope Star outlines its policy on tributes, cards of thanks, resolutions and memorials, stating charges will be made for such notices. It emphasizes the paper’s stance on safeguarding readers from space-taking material and disclaims responsibility for returning unsolicited manuscripts.
Editorial notes the railroads' claim that public funds for cheap waterway transport cost more per mile than rail service and raise taxes. It cites New York canal subsidies and a Tennessee river project, arguing both rail and waterway systems are essential and must be fairly treated to avoid higher national costs.
Great Britain France Germany and Italy agreed to renew the four power naval patrol with defense but no reprisals if attacked. Innsbruck reports ammunition shipments from Germany to Italy for the Spanish insurgent campaign. France and Germany plan student exchanges to ease tensions while troop movements appear on both sides of the Rhineland.
A physician explains that obesity management relies on basal metabolic studies and diet to prevent further weight gain and promote gradual reduction. Factors include age and organ impact. gradual loss of 10 to 20 pounds over 8 to 10 weeks is advised. Emphasizes regular weighing, avoiding excess sugars and starch, and ensuring adequate protein intake while reducing fats and carbohydrates.
In Augusta Georgia a post office clerk is assigned to monitor society pages to track upcoming weddings and ensure gifts reach the correct bride. Officials say this practice helps reduce misdirected parcels though it takes time away from other duties.
Olive Roberts Barton cautions that boys seek adventure yet face danger in water. The piece urges parental guidance to prevent risky dives and open water accidents, noting boys may sense risk but not fully grasp it.
The piece argues water education surpasses swimming, urging strict rules for children to avoid drowning. It stresses never swim alone, avoid dangerous waters like tidal docks and unguarded beaches, never swim when unwell, and promotes floating and choosing safe pools, aiming to reduce aquatic accidents.
Bruce Catton reviews the first book in Farrar and Rinehart’s The Rivers of America series. Kennebec by Robert P. Tristram Coffin portrays Maine’s river as a living epic, blending landscape, people, and history with a vivid sense of place and craft.
The Hollywood scene debunks romance rumors linking Adolf Hitler and Pola Negri. Agnes Grundstrom, a Paramount wardrobe handler, disputes the claim and shares anecdotes about Negri’s temper and backstage life. Notes on studio rules, drink habits, and a costly Hollywood pool set round out the feature.
An advertisement promotes dress pattern 8863 in dark sheer fabric with a tabbed jabot and panel front skirt for a slim silhouette. It promises comfort from size 36 through 52 with set-in sleeves and wide armholes, plus step-by-step instructions. Order details include material yardages for size 44 and options to add the summer pattern book.
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