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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1938
Page
4
A lyrical account describes a unique outdoor concert where an improvised orchestra formed from birds and a single treetop carried a rich symphony. The piece blended piano, violin, and orchestral notes with nature’s chorus, set around a garden site noted for its leaf and light.
The New theater opens a two day run of The Prisoner of Zenda starring Ronald Colman and Madeleine Carroll with Dolphis Fatvains as coachman. John Cromwell directs from a John Balderston script based on Anthony Hope. Other stars include Mary Astor, C Aubrey Smith, Raymond Massey and David Niven.
Max Baer defeated Tommy Farr in a hard fought 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Baer weighed 212 pounds to Farr's 208, delivering unanswered power shots including a knockdown in the second round and a late surge to take the decision on the Associated Press scorecard. The win positions Baer for a title shot against the winner of Louis vs Schemling. Crowd of 18,222 paid $24,40.22.
A 1930s era note on proper telephone etiquette by JOAN DURITAM AP writer. Johu Turner urges courteous greetings and full identification when answering calls, with practical tips for office use and switchboard etiquette to project efficiency and respect for busy lines.
In a wartime dispatch the article reports Schuschnigg stepping down as pressure mounts amid clashes and bloodshed. It notes the federal president authorizing restraint and the intent to withdraw armed forces without resistance as crisis actions unfold.
In Hapeville Georgia a local feature known as the worrying rock has become a crowd magnet, drawing visitors and triggering official concern over public nuisance. Courtland Gilbert urged relocation to relieve the strain as Governor Bo D. Rivers aided efforts, while residents report persistent crowds seeking solace and gossip around the rock in the public square. Local business owners warn the site impacts commerce, yet many keep stopping by to witness the scene and share stories about troubled neighbors.
At the Saenger two romantic themes unfold Sunday and Monday in Radio City levels. Kenny Baker and Ann Miller headline one sketch while Broderick and Bal Burns star in another. The backdrop is broadcasting capital glamour with Jack Oakie Milton Berle Victor More and other acts. Jane Froman Buster West Melissa Mason and Hal Kemp and his orchestra also appear.
Mr and Mrs James W Turner celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary at their Spring Hill area home on Friday March 11. Family members include F F Turner Mary Calling J Walter Powell Archie Turner Giles Foster George M Turner Bastrop La Morris Turner Laura Turner Robert C Turner Eric Cupp Marion Morris and others attended.
C D Skrable while digging a well at Monticello California uncovered rock assaying 1 25 per ton in gold values rising to 3 25 and then 10 as he deepened the hole. He has decided to turn the well into a mine.
In Philadelphia a red fleet of 133 decommissioned warships sits idle at the navy yard as Congress weighs extra funds for new ships. The Olympia, seven WWI destroyers, and eight Henry Ford eagle boats remain in reserve, with some slated for scrap, others possibly recommissioned, all aging while scrap prices dip. A 70‑person craft team preserves them, and sentiment seeks the Olympia’s preservation as a historic relic. A Mercy hospital ship recalls WWI arrivals of wounded veterans.
In a tough Chicago Tribune Golden Gloves final Lloyd Montgomery of Bauxite Ark loses to Daniel Merritt a 190 pound Cleveland challenger. Both advanced with knockouts Merrill earned the decision after a round by round battle. Montgomery had a two round KO over Babe Ritchie and Merritt stopped Emanuel Williams in the semifinals.
Recapitulation Resources shows total deposits and capital accounts with figures for stock, surplus, undivided profits, and liabilities. It lists pledged securities against various deposits and U.S. government obligations as fully guaranteed. Notarizations occur on March 12 1938 and dates for commissions follow.
The balance sheet shows assets totaling 396 740.72 including furniture and fixtures 222 593.65, cash and light exchange 217 256.81, and real estate 0. Liabilities list capital stock 100 000.00 and surplus and reserve 32 928.90 with reserves. Members include R G McRae president and Lloyd Spencer cashier among officers and directors Jas R Henry.
About 500 Texarkana College students and supporters paraded through the business district in protest of abolishing football. A coffin reading Our Dead School Board was displayed on a truck, then opened at the Texarkana Junior Chamber of Commerce as a deflated football was shown. Signs attacked board members Bounds and Dunnam and praised Stilwell and Hibbitts. the crowd headed to the Texarkana Gazette offices with the high school band playing.
A grave discovery in a cellar exposed part of a man's skeleton. Sheriff John F. Thompson and Coroner H. G. McNabb oversaw further digging and uncovered the full remains. Thompson requested St. Louis police to arrest Mrs Hebner on a murder warrant.
Education Commissioner W E Phipps announced the state board would provide Monday a quarterly apportionment of 1.35 dollars per pupil, 10 cents less than the third quarter of 1936 37. The total for the first three quarters will reach 4.33 dollars, 30 cents below the 1936 37 level. An English class has dropped geography texts in favor of census projects and observation tours in industry and residential areas.
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