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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1938
Page
3
Mrs Martell, proud owner of a costly fur coat, is duped by a door to door scammer posing as Arctic Fur Storage. The driver uses a fake card for 1632 Main Street and a forged receipt, claiming low prices and a guaranteed return. The hoax ends when no record exists and the real store is nowhere near the address.
SACRAMENTO CALIF. The California legislature adopted a resolution to grant Tom Mooney a legislative pardon from San Quentin after more than 20 years in prison for the Preparedness Day bombing. The measure must pass the Senate. Mooney’s prior court appeals failed.
In Little Rock the court action to stop tolls on the Index bridge between Ashdown and Texarkana on Highway 71 was put in abeyance until after the legislative special session. Assistant Attorney General Millard Alford said a bill might be enacted at the session affecting the suit, which seeks to halt toll collections by the Red River Bridge District. The district has $29,367.08 on deposit to meet $16,500 in outstanding debt, while the district’s attorney says commissioners aim to reimburse taxpayers for 1917 to 1924 assessments. Sun Sunday moon Monday five Tuesday water Wednesday word Thursday metal Friday and earth Saturday.
In a 1927 case a bank sold land to Mrs Christie with delayed payment and retained title until full price. A forest fire on the property led to a costly response by the Cabinet National Forest. The state statute makes the fire owner liable for extinguishing costs. the US sued the bank and won. The bank contested, arguing it was not the fire originator.
FOCAHONTAS Ark A warrant was issued charging Mrs Cora Treaba Hebner with murder after the discovery of a nun skeleton believed to be her husband Will Hebner. Neighbors reported the husband’s absence and a pattern of no visitors at the farm near Noland with late moves to St Louis. The farm has since been rented and a neighbor, J W Collier, helped excavate a cellar where the clues may lie.
NEA Service reports a prodigy evangelist, 7, famed as the world’s youngest preacher, preparing a seven year touring schedule across Canada and the United States. He preaches extemporaneously, sings, drums, and quotes Bible chapters, while courting converts and denouncing smoking and drinking. He outfits a black velvet suit and doll toys, travels with family, and aims for an international reach in his ministry.
Hope Arkansas council in special session adopted a resolution urging the Legislature to return a portion of the gasoline tax to cities for street construction and maintenance and for new streets. A 500 name petition will accompany the resolution. The city also authorized purchasing a police car and discussed a new fire station with no action.
CONWAY Ark Miss Mary Delia Carrigan daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Carrigan of Hope will serve as the maid of honor in Miss Belly Howe chosen as May Queen for Hendris College May Day Mothers Day celebration March 7 and 8. Other attendants are senior maids Helenlee Benson Enid Kiges juniors Janelle Guen Mildred Downs sophomores Mabel Martin Carolyn Collins freshmen Mary Lou Brewer Dor othy McGaughey of Wewoka Oklo Pages Mildred Ethridge Martha Barber The pitcher's box was 45 feet from home plate early days of baseball later 55 feet and finally 60 feet today.
A brief note defines a miracle as work beyond a created agent and its effect, invoking living omnitalynes and a sense of southern place without further context.
Jonesboro defending champions blasted Walkersville 88 to 29 while Little Rock Tigers beat Bodcaw 70 to 20. Monette rallied past Lavaca 28 to 24 and New Edinburg edged Viola 35 to 33 as quarterfinal pairings set for Saturday. Beebe defeated For Moshand 50 to 25 with Mowerd Hughes scoring 19 for Little Rock.
A 1908 etiquette feature asks readers to judge social courtesy in four scenarios. Answers: 1 Yes, 2 No, 3 No but he should if she were younger, 4 Yes. An additional question about answering the door yields: answer is to answer or summon a family member as appropriate.
The home of C. P. Masters, a highway employee, and nearly all its contents were consumed by a blaze at 3 p m Friday on East 13th street. Origin undetermined. firemen arrived as the fire was well underway and had trouble laying hose. Insurance was minimal on both contents and building, owned by R R Cornelius and others.
About 180000 eligible cotton farmers in Arkansas may vote on Saturday to decide marketing quotas under the federal farm act. Approximately 150000 are expected to participate at 1800 polling places across 71 counties, with no election in four non cotton counties.
Washington trends show Roosevelt seeks to shore up New Deal support for 1940. He promotes aggressive actions to reward allies and punish opponents, aiming to maintain influence in Congress and avert a conservative drift. The White House faces limited public enthusiasm and fading prestige, complicating the drive to retain power.
Austrian chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg resigns under German pressure as Nazi forces crowd the border and seize control of Vienna. Hitler’s troops advance into Austria while Seyss Inquart is named chancellor and an Austrian plebiscite is called off.
New Orleans mid cotton opened Saturday at 98 and closed near 9.06. Spot activity was dull with unchanged prices as market watchers reported little investor movement in the session.
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