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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1933
Page
2
The Star favors revenues from the municipal power plant to fund street paving in 1933 and improved alleys and yards. It backs Chamber of Commerce and county support for practical agricultural programs, farmer organizations, and cooperative effort. It urges state highway progress, tax reform, and efficient budgeting.
Dr Harlow Shapley of Harvard Astronomical Observatory argues that most current theories will be discarded as science advances. He says only the will to know and the effort to learn remain constant while today’s truths are merely shadows that future theories will replace.
The piece argues for Roosevelt's plan to employ up to 250000 men in reforestation. It notes the nation once had 822 million acres of forest, now about 100 million remain, with cutting risks depleting the supply in two decades. It suggests 31 million idle acres could be used for planting.
Reports from upper Silesia describe a German flag raised barely inside German soil but hovering over Polish territory. Polish residents protest as border authorities review options, highlighting frontier friction and fears of wider conflict on Europe’s edge.
A history of quotes from Secretary Will Wooden and David Lloyd George touching on peace banners and wartime policy. The excerpt reflects humor and political context of the era, including a remark about alcohol content judgments by Normia of Nebraska.
Janet buys a smart gray suit and green hat, boosting her social secretary role at Mrs. Curtis's house. She parties with Mollie Lambert, debates love with Jeff, and faces a tense night as distant echoes of Rolf and Hetty swirl around.
Excerpt discusses Carter Glass as Roosevelt ally in the Senate and notes 12,000 American banks reopened for unrestricted withdrawals. It claims Roosevelt closed weak banks to restore confidence, and mentions a reader letter mocking Victor Emmanuel the Third with Arkansas cat references.
A reader reports a cat named Victor Emmanuel escaped last night and has not returned. The note asks what actions will be taken to locate the missing mouser.
Twenty five years ago the John F. Stowe tea show On The Frontier played to a large crowd here last night. Dr W H Toland of Mineral Springs and H L Toland of Ashdown spent Thursday night in the city as guests of sister Mrs Emma Greene. Hon Robert Lee Montgomery former senator from LaFayette and Miller counties and ex County Judge of LaFayette county was in Hope Thursday evening returning to Stamps yesterday morning.
Mesdames I. J. Rephan of Little Rock and Ed. I. Rephan of Prescott visited Hope yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Percy Osborne, staying with her sister Mrs. Leon Bundy, will return this week to her home in North Carolina.
Classified listing offers a 1925 Chevrolet coach for 65 dollars, a 1929 Plymouth Sedan with two new tires, license paid at 75 dollars, and a 1927 Willys Knight sedan with 16 86 miles and two near new tires. All in fair or tuning condition with strong values.
The high school French club under Miss Reid staged a French only assembly Wednesday in the auditorium. The program featured plays including Le Medecine Mystif and La Poupee with listed cast members, solos such as La Rosarie and J aime A Dieu Aux Ames, a reading Au Clair de la Lora, and songs including Sur Le Pont and Les Plus Nous Sommes Ensemble performed by a group of students led by Maria Combe.
A humorous dialogue features a woman urging her partner to quit smoking and the man retorting that great men smoke. She then asks him to promise not to smoke until he is great and satisfied.
The senior class will leave city hall Friday at 3 AM for Lake Hamilton Hot Springs to celebrate its annual Senior day. Twelve cars will join the trip with Lois Dodson as committee chair announcing what seniors must bring. Girls will handle the food while boys provide ice cream and drinks. chaperones include Stephenson Miss Henry and Mr Kurn for a big day.
Hope High School students produced a radio program Monday morning featuring talks on Personal Habits The Air We Breathe The Value of Education and The Care of Skin Hair and Teeth. Speakers included Ruth Atkison Dorothy Lee Morgan and Mary Moore Scott with Rev Green and Miss Anna Padgitt joining as commentators.
An editorial notes one class formed a student council and another started a miniature newspaper. It suggests the councils encourage talent and ambition, foster self governing groups, and boost student interest and responsibility.
The Saenger theater awards six week free admission to the best students from Brookwood Oglesby and Paisley elementary schools. Recipients include Miriam Porter Joyce Russell Martha Cornelius Virginia Cassidy Mary Peirce Murray Helen Ayres Kenneth Clark Mary Nan Reynolds Blanche Dodson Jimmie Henry Mary Jane Heard Jane Griffith Maggie Lee Hayton J. W. Ames Helen Ruth Whatley Robert Bader Nancy Hill Howeard Boyett William Routon Roy White Patsy Ann Campbell Bonnie Lou Huckaby Frederick Patton Joseph Floyd Mary Cornelia Hollaway Shirley Wyatt Billie Orton Wanda Lane Paul ONeil Dorothy Keith Mary Lou Morgan Nancy Joe Coleman Mary Belle Taylor Martha Allbright Tom Allbright and others.
Theresa Fritz first Imps team member breaks a ball morning at abo during activity. A ball thrown struck the end of breaking it at bottom.
The 8 A class, under Miss Whitehurst and Ruth Lewis, organizes the home room with staff member Hargus and Cozette Wiggins guiding students. Dorothy Heard and Keith Stroud are noted among contributors as the group keeps up with home room routine and aims to arouse interest in activities.
The page lists Helen King as Most Popular Girl and Best Dressed. Other top honors include Most Home Boy Hoyt and Most Outstanding Student Dillard Breedh, with notes on crownings and school standings.
The Economics department at Fayetville has decided not to hold the annual meet this year. No event is scheduled and department officials cited scheduling and budget constraints.
April chapel plans list five upcoming programs with March 29 led by Miss Beryl Henry. April 5 features the Latin class and scenes from The Patsy by Miss Stuart. April 12 reports State Meet at Fayetteville by the journalism class. April 19 presents a one act play by 10A Home Room. April 26 showcases current events and interviews by journalism class. Student Council committee coordinates programs. contact Frances Snyder or Minneanna Padgett for slots. Hope National Honor Society installs new members Wednesday morning.
Miss Stuart guides Fern Garner Freida Mae Paul Jones and Hendrix Spraggins in stage movements while Nancy White and Jack Turner work on physical comedy. Rufus Herndon doubles a part as Mary Lou and Norman Lewis await chances to display talent for Junior play.
The journalism class airs a 9 30 news review each morning with a different student reporting. Donald Moore started the series and Miss Winburn, the class conductor, decided to continue it this semester for classrooms that wish to listen. Robert Massey read the paper Tuesday and faculty interviews accompany the broadcasts.
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