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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
1
The Star disclaims responsibility for safe-keeping or return of unsolicited manuscripts and clarifies that tributes and memorials may be charged for in correspondence and columns. This notice warns readers about policy on memorials and cards and mentions commercial pets policy in the editorial column.
The text explains that most new mothers return to normal within six to ten weeks after birth. Rest is advised with gradual activity starting on day four, including sitting up and increasing movement toward chair departure by day ten to twelve. Avoid stairs early, limit visitors, and prevent contact with the baby from sick individuals. If the mother catches a cold, cover coughs during nursing or bathing.
The essay reflects on shifting views of children from sentimental pageantry to real social duty. It highlights the need for secure housing, proper food, cleanliness, sleep, outdoor play, medical care, and sanitation as core welfare factors. It proposes funding an authoritative child health booklet for mothers nationwide to advance civilization.
Bruce Catton notes Harlin Garland’s Forty Years of Psychic Research as a sober, matter of fact study of supernormal phenomena. Garland argues ectoplasm telekinesis thought transference and second sight exist and are not explained by current science. He sought to avoid fraud and presents startling, convincing records that challenge ordinary skepticism. California reports 16.2B registered barbers in March.
Hollywood critic Paul Harrison profiles Fritz Lang, praising his vivid directing style in Mob Rule. Lang, 46, Austrian creator of M and Metropolis, is noted for intense rehearsals and daring camera angles, shaping performances from Sylvia Sidney Ruth Chatterton and Marlene Dietrich observed behind the scenes.
The article blends observations from a courtroom scene with portraits of film figures. It mentions Miss Sidney reciting lines during a court shot and includes notes on Sons of the Famous at Selznick International, Katharine Hepburn on set, and Warner Studio safety chief Paul MacWilliams, a former stuntman who once fell fifty feet during a shoot.
Linda Bourne, a twenty year old Newtown socialite, becomes entangled with Pacer Gardinen as she faces love and ambition. Gardinen seeks Honey Harmon’s approval for a script Linda learns Honey has bought, threatening Linda’s engagement and future. To Be Continued.
Rain affected Little Rock at Birmingham while Nashville had an off day. Knoxville beat Chattanooga 7 1 in five innings due to rain. Memphis edged New Orleans 2 1. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 3 2 and again 4 2 in 11 innings. Pittsburgh won 6 5 over Philadelphia while Boston triumphed 3 1 over Cincinnati. New York and Cleveland tied 1 1 as Washington beat Detroit 7 8 Philadelphia 12 St Louis 8 and Chicago 4.
The Williams Sauber company baseball team defeated Atlanta Texas 11 to 2 on Thursday in their second win of the season. Zinn and Echoeley each had three hits, Urban and Ramsey made standout infield plays, Elliott allowed nine singles but limited damage. Proceeds after expenses were donated to the Hope Boys band uniform fund. The Lumberjacks travel to Taylor in Columbia County for a game.
MacWilliams leads a ongoing effort to promote safety in studios and teach first aid. He notes many studios report daily accidents though most are minor, highlighting the persistent need for preparedness across the industry.
The Star lists candidates for county offices in the upcoming Hempsferd primary. Ruffin White and Frank Rider for County and Probate Judge, Clifford Franks and M Stephens for County Treasurer, Arthur C Anderson and Ralph Bailey for County Clerk, with Samil Robinson referenced in a separate note about a stage incident in New York involving a rat.
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