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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1937

Page

4

Bloom in a Week Nashville Peach Crop Survives Frost

Nashville's Highland District peaches are in early bloom and survived a cold spell with lows of 31 Sunday and 25 Monday morning. Officials say most crop remains budding and not seriously damaged, with full bloom expected in a week to 10 days. fruit expert George W. Ware notes Hempstead County saw more damage from the weekend cold.

Nashville Star George W. Ware Fruit and Truck Branch Hempstead

New Nevada Test at Mary Jackson No 1 Promises Big Oil Output

In Prescott Arkansas a notable Nevada county oil test, Mary Jackson No 1, shows heavy oil saturation in the Woodbine sand at 2,200 feet. Operators Benedum & Trees forecast 1,500 barrels daily. work on storage tanks proceeds amid rainfall delays. Other Woodbine and Lilly Block No 1 tests are in progress with expectations of new producers as tank capacity expands.

Prescott Ark Nevada County Woodbine Tokio Benedum & Trees Oil Co Nacatesh Mary Dacksun Mitchell No Berry Asphalt Company Junie Haynie Waterloo Benedum & Trees OH Company Travis Peak Beneduin & Trees Oil Company Cb. & F. Petroleum Co

Vidal Leaves Air Post in Reorganization Shakeup

Washington announces a Department of Commerce reorganization of the Air Commerce Bureau. Fred Fage Jr of Northwestern University becomes director, succeeding Eugene Vidal who resigns to re-enter aviation industry. Assistant Director Carroll Cone to study foreign aviation activities as part of changes.

Washington Roper Department of Commerce Air Commerce Bureau Fred Fage, Jr Northwestern University Fage Eugene Vidal Carroll Cone Arkansas Wasitngton Eugene L. Vidal Air Commerce Unit Bureau Cition Commerce Department Vidal Copeland Dent New York TE Vida

Benton Man Held as Drunken Driver

A. P. B. Russell of Benton and G Taylor of North Lime Rock were released on bonds of 460 after posting for a municipal court appearance next week on charges of operating a car while drunk and drunkenness. Police reported Russell, driver of the car, had been recklessly on the highway between Prescott and Hope. A second crash near Cobb's grocery injured Fairchilds of Houston with minor injuries. Prescott High School football star Dean Parsons was involved in a separate crash at Third and Pine streets.

A. PB. Russell Benton G Taylor North Lime Rock Tol-E-Tex Russell Prescott Hope Valdor Hazel Street Fairchilds Third Pine Streets Dean Parsons Prescott Mui Toliee de Paresons Pine

Mrs Ralph Routon to Be Arkadelphia Guest

Mrs Ralph Routon will be honored guest of the Philhar monic Music club in Arkadelphia. She will present a group of her compositions and William Dean of Hope High School faculty will sing three songs including My Heart Roath Supg and Latina Elegy.

Hugh Routon Arkadelphia Philharmonic Music Club

Two Negroes Arrested on County Counterfeiting Charge

Sheriff Jim Bearden said John Bedford and Willis Conway, both residents six miles east of Washington, were arrested on counterfeiting charges. They are jailed in Washington as Basil Newton of Little Rock arranges federal grand jury appearance in Texarkana. A raid on Conway’s home uncovered a counterfeiting machine and several forged coins. Bedford is charged with passing counterfeit money while Conway faces manufacturing charges.

Jim Bearden John Bedford Willis Conway Washington Basil Newton Department of Justice Little Rock Texarkana Reginald Bearden Conway Hest

Asylum Fire Controls 410 Inmate Escape in Nashville

A Nashville fire destroyed the central section and two wings of the Davidson county asylum early Monday. About 200 patients escaped. superintendent Dr. H H Bracklin said none were dangerous. Damage estimated at 300000 to 400000 dollars with all medical equipment lost.

Nashville Tenn Davidson County H. H. Bracklin Brackin

Lewisville Couple Injured in Crash

SUNTINGTON Ark Mr and Mrs J W Patton of Lewisville were injured Sunday afternoon when their car collided with a second vehicle onUS highway 71 near here en route to Fayetteville to visit their son J W Patton Jr a University of Arkansas senior Pate on Sr is a merchant at Lewisville Mrs Patton suffered a hip injury and possible internal injuries Patton had bruises and neither were in serious condition they continued their trip to Fort Smith

Suntington Ark J. W. Patton Lewisville U. 5 Highway 71 Here Pattons Fayuetteville J. W. Patton, Jr University of Arkansas Pateon Patton Fort Smith

Strikers Routed Then Picket Plant In North Chicago

Fansteel Metallurgical sit-down strikers were routed by tear gas last Friday. Deputies guarding the plant reported 30 to 35 demonstrators were orderly as they manned a picket line around the facility in North Chicago on Monday.

Waukegan Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation Chicago Guar J. A Doolittle

Unclear Text Fragment From Knoxville Notice

Fragmentary OCR resembles a political chatter item about Townsend, a reference to Congress and the Supreme Court, and remarks on pensions and elections. The readable bits hint at a discussion of political timing and media influence near Tennessee, with no clear event or outcome.

Knoxville Tenn Townsend Congress Supreme Court Mie Sinsippi

Final Tabulation in Court Poll Puts 28 States Against

NEA Service reports nearly 400000 Americans expressed views on Roosevelt court reform. Final tabulation shows 10320 for, 255136 against, 186456 ballots counted across 42 states. Broad public sentiment appears strongly opposed to reorganizing the Supreme Court.

WilLis Thornton NEA Service NEA Service, Inc Supreme Court Roosevelt U. S. Supreme Court

Hope territory tabulation on supreme court vote

The Hope territory reports 30 for 102 against in a local straw poll on the supreme court proposal. City voters favored 18 to 69 while rural results stood 12 for and 33 against. The Star notes the vote was voluntary, nonpartisan, and not driven by editors. It telegraphed results nightly to NEA Service in Cleveland.

Hope Territory Supreme Court NEA Service Cleveland Star Hope The

Poll Review Shows Narrow Court Reorganization Support Across States

A nationwide survey tallies 42 states participating with ballots from every state. The returns remained stable over nine days, with about 34 percent in favor and 66 percent against the court reorganization plan. States with majorities for included California Connecticut Idaho Missouri Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia and Washington. Oklahoma and Oregon were very close. Alabama Georgia and Utah showed small majorities against.

Isastes California Connecticut Idaho Missouri Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tunenessee Texas Virginia Washington Alabama Georgia Utah

Harvey Couch to Dedicate DeAnn Rural Electric Line

Harvey Couch of Arkansas Power and Light will dedicate the DeAnn rural extension Tuesday serving about 100 homes farms and other establishments. The program in DeAnn schoolhouse begins at 5 pm after a 2 to 4 30 pm appliance demonstration with remarks by Monroe Samuels John Timberlake and W S Atkins and a playlet The Romance of Light and a closing address by Mr Couch.

Harvey Couch DeAnn Rural Line Monroe Samuels Lee Garland John Timberlake W.S. Atkins Hope DeAnn School Harvey C. Couch Arkansas Power & Light Co Couch Charles T. Evans Walker Evans The Power Company

City State Auto Lists Closing Soon Amid Tax Tag Push

City and state automobile license tags must be purchased by Monday to avoid penalties. City officials said Hope city hall remains open until 8 PM and about 459 city licenses had been sold by 9 AM. State tags available at the revenue office on East Second Street in the former Hope Fertilizer building.

Tratsfirer Charles Raynersin Hig Hope East Second Street Old Hope

Hope Ministerial Alliance Plans Easter Sunrise Service

The Hope Ministerial Alliance will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in Hope city hall to arrange a sunrise service in Hope High School stadium Easter morning. Attendees should include at least three delegates from each local church.

Hope Ministerial Alliance Hope City Hall Hope High School

Mind Your Manners: Traveling Etiquette Quiz Card

A 1937 NEA Service etiquette quiz reviews proper travel conduct for women. It asks if an unmarried woman may travel with a man, whether trousers are appropriate, how to sign hotel registers, entertaining a male caller in a private suite, and how to handle vehicle trip expenses with friends.

Mary Jones NEA

Hempstead Bar Opposes Court Packing in Roosevelt Plan

Hempstead County Bar unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Congress and President Roosevelt’s proposal to increase the U S Supreme Court and force retirements. The measure, read in chancery court at Washington and signed by Clerk Ralph Bailey, urges opposition and calls for copies to senators, representatives, and the press.

Roosevelt Court of the United States United States Supreme Court Hempstead Chancery Court Bar Arkansas Hampstead TJ Ralph Bailey Hempstead Ralfh Basley Chancery Court

Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Greenlee Injury Verdict

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed an $1,800 judgment for C. A. Greenlee against 4. C. Burr & Co and Scott-Burr Stores. Greenlee, employed by the firms, claimed injuries from a fall on a stairway at the Hove store on September 2, 1933.

Little Rock Arkansas Supreme Court C. A. Greenlee Hempstead 4. C. Burr & Co Scott-Burr Stores Corporation Greenlee Hove

City Court Postponed at Hope by Chancery Court

Municipal court in Hope was postponed Monday as chancery court convened in Washington. All cases were continued until next Monday March 8.

Hope Chancery Court Washington

Arkansas Senate Delivers Mixed Action On Alcohol Bills

In Little Rock lawmakers weigh temperance moves after the senate defeats a state liquor store bill by 12 to 23, while a repeal of 1938 Thorn legalization act is introduced. The house backs cigar tax collection change. the senate okays wine sales in hotel dining rooms with a $200 annual license. Foster's truck fee bill passes house with minimal dissent, setting new minimum and maximum rates.

Little Rock Senate Smith Clarendon Coleman Léegdnto Mont Dey House Buster Senate Temperance Committee Dillon

Federalists Claim Rebels Halted In Malaga Fight

Dispatches from the front report a large government operation in Almeria and Malaga checked the coastal rebel advance on the Mediterranean. Reinforcements from Italy and Germany were driven back as government forces gained strategic positions with heavy enemy losses.

Almeria Spain Mediterranean Malaga

Arkebauer Named Acting Superintendent at State Hospital

Arkebauer takes over as acting superintendent of the State hospital in Little Rock after Kolb resigns February 13. Dr. Arkebauer, 58, has led the medical staff since 1907 and previously served as superintendent in 1916 and as assistant superintendent 1917 to 1983. The board will meet Thursday to select a permanent successor. The second note reports fish have no external or middle ear. they rely on an inner ear for balance.

Little Rock Charles Arkebauer State Hospital Sreve Board of Trustees A. C. Kolb Joseph Roe Kolb Arkebauer George W. Hays Hogypital

New Orleans Cotton Market Report March Trade

Cotton prices in New Orleans rose slightly with March contracts closing steady. Spot cotton finished 17 points higher as middling grades traded around 13.27.

New Orleans

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