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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1931
Page
2
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In Wallaceburg township Levent area residents discuss applying for six loans aided by recent ad hoc schemes. A few veterans hold late certificates not yet valued, and some have not applied for compensation. John hes appears as a beneficiary for $398. Local people noted flu cases with no serious illnesses, and various residents visited kin in nearby towns.
A Department of Agriculture official endorses home gardens as a means to provide food for unemployed families. Beattie, senior horticulturist, says garden planting does not threaten vegetable markets and helps families stay independent while boosting health. The talk aired on Farm and Home Hour and has drawn many inquiries.
A garbled report recalls an officer addressing a motorist and demanding a fine of at least forty five. The motorist pleads that the hat is causing a misperception of her appearance. The text is muddled but centers on a traffic stop and a disputed amount.
Gypsy and Wallace depart for Forest City after a bustling morning at the station. On the train Gypsy reflects on her new name and life as she learns Wallace’s world as a lawyer, while old ties and memories follow in the journey.
Gi Crane a popular service station operator on highway No 4 at Oran has installed extra lights this week to aid nighttime service at Almht. A toll of 20 Halts now surrounds the station to speed customer service day and night. Grane, a regular advertiser in the paper, notes improved business from the period of recent advertising.
A Tedland township veteran collected his government loan check this week. According to 5. G. Stone, ex-soldier and American Legion post commander at McCaskill, six loan applications have been filed, with many more veterans and Legion members expected to apply in the coming days.
Cattle dipping began in Wallaceburg township with Blevins vats listed for March 16 to 27 at sites including Ira rooks Marlbrook Horne Arcadia Battle Bostick Ben Philip Nolan Roddeh Coopwood Moss Lena and Redland area. P M Props and R C Taylor coordinate with two John Honeycutt vats in Washington and supervision of Mr Floss vat in the same township.
P. E. Bryson, perhaps Blevins oldest citizen, is confined to bed for ten days due to illness. He is 44 and has long suffered high blood pressure. A recent flu attack worsened his condition though the influenza case counts show improvement. No new pneumonia cases. most patients near recovery and many have resumed duties.
Eld Hrina preached his monthly sermon here Sunday with his wife present. The young peoples program was led by Miss Ethel Spears with a notable solo by Mrs. Clifford Husky. Guests Mr and Mrs James Black of Texarkana visited Mr and Mrs John Huskey. Mr and Mrs Mount Montgomery visited Prescott. school for six months led by Mr Shufield and Mrs Roy Foster extends closing to about April 18. Flu largely absent except two families sending children to Blevins. Miss Arlean Burns, longtime Fair Store worker in Prescott, is home with her parents. Prescott Fair Store closing prompted visits by Laura Yarberry, Mark Huskey, and Dorothy Carmen.
Belton reports a splendid B Y P A program Sunday night with many attendees. Miss Norma Bley of Nashville attended as a weekend guest of Miss Louise y. Miss Ruby Hazis visited relatives in Tokla over the weekend. Little Jay Roberts remains on the sick list. Maude Kemp is visiting her aunt Mrs Luther Compton. Mr and Mrs J D Eley of McCaskill were Sunday evening callers. Myr and Mrs J T Dotson of Nashville visited his parents Sunday. Homer Harris’s daughter visited her mother at Sutton Sunday. Friends of Allen Pickett celebrate his improvement after a pneumonia attack. Mrs H P Daniel and daughter Ruby visited sister Mrs Voner Daniel of Smuackover last week. Mrs Tyner of Prescott visits her son John Tyner and granddaughter Mrs L M Roberts.
Mr and Mrs Hamp Huskey passed through the community Friday en route to Blevins. Miss Bertrude Delaney spent the week with Miss Ethel Haris near Prescott and Mrs Watson of Prescott. Mrs Currie Mae Huskey visited their parents Mr and Mrs John Huskey Sunday. Frances Williams returned from Hope where she was in school. Mr and Mrs Tollie Meness were shopping in Hope Saturday.
The Bloviris Methodist church prepares a special Easter service with a community focus inviting all residents to attend. A Sunday school girls’ decoration by Mrs. P. C. Stephens Jr. and an attendance committee are part of a planned worship program with the choir rehearsing special music.
The term of all schools that have consolidated with Blevins Special District has been lengthened by one month. Contracts at other district schools were six months and have been extended by one month. Schools include Belton Felendehip Avery's Chapel and Sweat Home. Teachers named include Mr and Mrs Ashmore Mr Doubhtt Mr Sheltell Mrs Roy Foster and Miss Geraldline Busby.
During the past week I observed the local crop handling and packing shifts. H M Stophehs Jr prepares for the sale while Louisiana observers note crates and new packing crates. Price quotes indicate the fish crop may be profitable this season.
Wendel Stone of Friendship, son of farmer Bob Star, aged about 30 with wife and child, travels to Arizona for health reasons after a doctor advised. He owns a home and was regarded as a leading young farmer in the area. His cousin Dewey Stone plans to take over his property.
Mrs. Clyde Harris and two children from Arkydelphia visited her parents, Me and Myx Honea, while Boci Smith moved into the Auk in house formerly occupied by Debs Thomas. Mr. Horace Lay visited relatives in Amity. Miss Veenice and Ethel Bruce visited Blevins last week, with Miss Esther Stephens teaching fourth and third grades. County Superintendent B. E. was in Blevins Thursday. Rev. Taylor appointed as range rider for spring child work. Miss Portia Featherstone, a Delight teacher, visited Blevins with the Bruce girls last Saturday and Sunday.
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