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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1931
Page
2
A revolver club led by William F. Stewart, a former U.S. Navy crack shot, has been organized in Prescott to promote marksmanship. The item notes the club’s formation and its aim to attract disciplined shooters in the area.
Date line shows April 18 1931 with names J H Weaver M Jones C Reynerson Linnie Reynerson J W Corley Floyd Crank. Hearing dates listed as April 20 27 and May 4. Citizens are notified to appear and show cause why petition should not be granted.
Mrs J J Monk of 1450 Barry Avenue Dallas Texas writes she was weak and sickly but after taking Cardui she improved and regained strength. She urges other women to try Cardus, calling it a wonderful medicine for women and recommends consulting a druggist for a bottle today.
Miss Opal Taylor of Shreveport arrived Sunday to join Julia Chester Hospital as anaesthetist after graduating Charity Hospital training and completing a postgraduate course. Friends note L A Foster’s condition improving, and Mrs E A Foster recovers from a major operation. Thomas has returned from an extended sheep herding stay in Kerrville Texas.
Conway meet saw Hope collect two points with Talbot Field finishing third in the 88 yard run. Little Rock dominated with 33 points while El Dorado and Cotton Plant trailed with 15 each. Lynwood Rowe led El Dorado, taking firsts in discus shot put and javelin, earning meet high score honors.
Miss Alma Rothwell aged 21 died at her home near Hope after an extended illness. She was buried Sunday and the funeral service was held at 5 o clock in the afternoon.
Hav Will Fincher officiated at the Shover Springs church service for Ming Rothwell. Interment followed at Shover Springs cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs B L Rothwell, three sisters Wilfie Ima and Vina Mae, and five brothers Buster V C Hanson Louis and Rufus.
Four convictions in Polk County circuit court were announced Friday as federal undercover agents testified. R B Brown and Charles Chambers were found guilty and sentenced to one year each. Mrs Oliver Harrison and her daughter Florence Harrison pleaded guilty. Judge Steel deferred sentences to the October term. Ralph Nichols was found guilty with a recommended suspended sentence.
A terse court report states Roy Harpers and Bernard Risenhoover were acquitted after a jury trial. Details are sparse due to fragmented source text, but the verdict confirms both defendants were found not guilty on all counts.
The first state wide meeting of the Arkansas Game Protective Association will be held at Camden July 4. L. B. Read Jr of Camden announced the event. The association, affiliated with the American Game Association, invites amateur sportsmen and their families for a free barbecue picnic, fly casting, trap shooting and other events. Read is field secretary.
A local report notes the discovery of a rare old wine in the Auburn area. Details on origin and provenance are sparse, but the find draws curiosity from residents and collectors.
A veteran attache uncovered several bottles of a 40 year vintage wine. The items were allegedly tossed by an Auburn Prison inmate serving time for murder forgery and pickpocketing. The finder noted the profitable nature of the discovery and referenced a Westover source.
Ad touts Melloglo French process face powder praised for youthful complexions. Claims purity smoothness lasting wear, natural blend with any skin, and pore minimization without drying or chalky appearance. Listed sellers include John P. Cox Drug Co and Gen W Robisoli & Co.
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