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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1931

Page

3

Terror Reigns In Anti Church Riot In Spanish Towns

In Seville and Cadiz mobs attacked and burned churches as Spain's Republican government moved to restore order. Five churches and convents burned before dawn in Seville, four more in Cadiz. Martial law declared, troops on streets, monuments desecrated, President Alcala Zamora vows punishment for those responsible.

Madrid Spain Republian Seville Cadiz Alcala Zamora

Captain Hawks Flies from Croydon to Berlin in 2 1 2 hours

Captain Frank Hawks, famed speed flyer, landed near Temple of Airdeine after a 574 mile flight from Croydon Field England in a little over two and a half hours at an average speed of 20h miles per hour. He plans to fly to Stockholm on Wednesday spending Tuesday night here.

Berlin Frank Hawks Temple of Airdeine Croydon Field England Hawks Stockholm Ceyton Here

Seven Women Holding Big State Political Jobs

A survey by the American Legislators' Association shows seven women in top state offices. Four are secretaries, two are state treasurers, and one is state auditor. Noted figures include Nellie Ross and Ma Ferguson replaced by men. women like Ella Lewis, Marguerite P. Baca, C. E. Coyne, Jane McCallum, Amma Guy Cromwell, and Berta Baker hold key posts amid evolving political leadership.

C. E. Coyne South Carolina Jane ¥. McCallum Texas Amma Guy Cromwell Kenucky Berta E. Baker North Dakota Ann Fohmiller Arizona

College Mistake for Some Girls Says Aged Dean

Wellesley Mass Dean Alice Waite after 35 years at the college says it may be a mistake for some girls to attend college. She urges young women to consider futures before committing to five years of study, noting the stigma of not going and the disgrace some feel if they leave.

Wellesley Mass.d.p Alice Waite Wellesley College Walte

Mammy Prefers Biblical Names for Ebony Twins

In Thomasville a question about baby names sparks a playful exchange. A mother plans to name her two-day-old daughters Apostle Paul and Epistle Peter, drawing a smile from onlookers as she weighs biblical options.

Mammy Thomasville Apostle Paul

Frost deficit prompts postal rate rise urging action

Laredo Texas reports a frost deficit of about 140 million dollars at year end. Assistant Postmaster General Th dom addressed Texas postmasters urging higher postal rates to cope with the situation. In Coatesville Pennsylvania a veterans hospital dedication drew Senator James J. Davis who condemned wartime policy revisions as affronts and linked them to the Verrallles Treaty.

Laredo Texas Thdom Coatesville Penn International Chamber of Commerce United States War Dept Iiviff James J. Davis Davis Europe United States

Clarendon Woman Fires Self At Home

Clarendon Mrs. G. C. Parker, 27, shot herself in the side of the bed with a pistol at 4 3 Monday afternoon at her home and is in critical condition. She left a note not yet made public by Sheriff J. G. Roberts. Formerly of Augusta and Lake City, she is mother to two boys and a girl aged 4 to 10. Her husband Parker works on Highway No. 60 near DeVatts Bluff.

Parker Lake City Fla

Arkansas Athlete Reveres Dale Like Frank Merriwell

Horatio Al ger Jr profiles Jack Dale of Arkansas, a three-year varsity standout since 1927. Dale captains the track team, never lost in pole vault in dual meets, was a unanimous choice for fullback on the mythical all-Conference team, captained the all-Star South West grid eleven, and earned multiple medals, trophies, letters, and campus honors amid his pending B S E degree from the College of Education.

Fayetteville Horatio Alger, Jr Jack Dale Dale Arkansas Arkansas State College Jonesboro Franc Merriwell University of Arkansas Dallas Texas College of Education

Colored Revival To Close On Wednesday

Rev. G. W. Young of Bebee Memorial C. M. E. church announces the revival will end Wednesday night. A woman evangelist from St. Louis will preach the final two sermons, Tuesday night “The Crooked Woman” and Wednesday night “The Danger of Stopping by the Wayside.” Attendance has been strong with more than 30 accessions noted.

G. W. Young Bebee Memorial C. M. E St. Louis Mo

Local PT Body Observes National Convention Week

Areas of Parents and Teachers plan a four day program at local schools May 12 to 15 drawing on insights from the National Parents and Teachers Convention held in Hot Springs May 3 to 7. Speakers include Mrs J H White Mrs Lawrence Farnk and others with sessions on education mental hygiene and child welfare.

Hot Springs Thal Oglesby J. Hi White Lawrence K. Farnk Polk Singdon Sith Davenport C. S. Lowthorp Brookwood Walter Carter Bess Goodykuntz C. D. Lester Martha Jean Winburn Beryl Henry Ida Arlitt Hilburn Graves George K. Pratt Dorsey McRae National Congress Albert Jewell Willis Sutton O. A. Graves Junior High Glee Club Mys

Bradley Hamiter Suicide Shocks Arkansas Town

Bradley Hamiter a well known Dixon hardware merchant and former legislator committed suicide at home Monday morning after asking his son for a shotgun at the family store. He died of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the heart. Survived by his widow and five children. His brother Allen H. Hamiter of Lewisville and John H. Hamiter of Little Rock are noted officials in the family. His wife was hospitalized in Shreveport with influenza.

Bradley Dixon Hamiter Bradley Hardware Allen H. Hamiter Lewisville John H. Hamiter Little Rock Hamiter Shreveport

Girl Scientists Frances to Explore Sargasso Sea

Leed s England report: two English girls and their fiancés voyage to the Sargasso to aid science and romance aboard a steamer fitted with diving gear and wireless. They expect to study marine life and hope for treasure in wrecked galleons.

Frances Sargasso Sea Leeds England Sargasso Sens James Acrayd Brad Bradford Leonard Drake Mildred Sutcliffe Bradford Gertrude Laycock Maine

Rail Head Always Walks Mile to Annual Meeting

TOPEKA Kan Mr W B Storey president of the Atelisen Toretto Santa Fe Railroad walks from his private car to the Santa Fe building nearly a mile to attend the annual stockholders meeting In spite of chill drizzle and brief ruin most of his fellow officials chose to ride Mr Storey braved the weather bearing a steady pace through a damp day for the gathering

Topeka Kan W. B. Storey Atelisen, Toreko & Santa Fe Railroad Ccac Santa Fe Stoves Aba Verjskoli

Bank Robbers Caught After Short Chase Near Hindsville

Bank robbers who held up Valley Bank at Hindsville fled toward Huntsville and were captured soon after with over $1,000 recovered. Sheriff Dalton Dodson shot a bandit in the arm when he drew a gun. Floyd Lisemore was identified among the arrestees, others unnamed. Gerald Mawk ey, assistant cashier, fired at the robbers as they escaped.

Huntsville Ark Valley Bank Hindsville Here Dalton Dodson Floyd Lisemore Gerald Walkey Dodson

Texarkana Youths Held to Grand Jury

Texarkana authorities reported four youths aged 12 to 20 were arrested on prohibition charges fueling a crackdown on speakeasies. One 12 year old described as insanely drunk faced police remarks. Freddie Crabtree aged 7 was brought to the grand jury on whisky manufacturing and possession. Johnnie Gross, 14, found guilty of possession for sale. his father W H Gross and brother Clayhee Gross were held to the grand jury on charges of possessing a still.

Texarkans Freddie Crabtree Johnnie Gross W. H. Gross Clayhee Gross

School Election Hours and Ballot Rules Noted

Voting hours run from 8 a.m. to 106 p.m. Eligible voters may cast ballots in state and national elections. School election procedures mirror general elections. Only 18 votes allowed per ballot. If funds are for a building, state on ballot. Revolving School Fund designation needed on ballot. Ballot must designate no more than 18 votes on the ticket. Two County Education Board members to be elected, one for one year, one for two years.

Hea Low Ucket

Pickell Joins Hope Hospital Staff from Shreveport

Dr. Frank W. Pickell of Shreveport Louisiana will join the Josephine Hospital staff in Hope on July 1. He will practice with Dr. G E Cannon. A Tulane and Arkansas Medical School graduate class of 1922 and 1930 respectively, he is finishing a internship at Charity Hospital Shreveport. He visited Hope on Saturday to finalize arrangements.

Frank W. Pickell Shreveport Josephine Hospital G. E. Cannon Pickell University of Arkansas Arkansas Institution Tulane Medical School Charity Hospital Hope

Black Magic to Flourish at Columbus Convention

Columbus hosts the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention June 2 to 5 drawing professional magicians from Berlin Payss London Sydney and across the United States and Canada. The event pays tribute to Howard Thurston and features daily free shows plus a performance for Ohio's crippled children organized by W. Durbin of Kenton Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Aly International Brotherhood of Magician Berlin Payss London Sidney Australia United States Canada Brotherhood Howard Thurston MWS Ghia Atyle Wo W. Durbin Kenton Vest Eens

U S Agent Praises Hempstead Seed Loan Leader

J H Lynch chief administrative officer in charge of the loan bureau at Memphis praises HM Stephens head of the Hempstead County Seed Loan Committee for the federal drought relief program. The county committee processed 1053 loan applications valued at 165000 dollars aiding small farmers with exhausted private credit.

HM. Stephens Hempstead Drouth J. H. Lynch Memphis U. S. Department of Agriculture

Many Presbyterian Pastors Anxious for Change

In Philadelphia, a report for the General Assembly in Pittsburgh on May 28 notes many Presbyterian ministers seek to leave their pastorates. Dissatisfaction stems not mainly from pay but from issues like building programs deficits blamed on pastors poor finances within congregations and conflicting factions and troublesome sessions.

Philadelphia General Assembly Pittsburgh

School Janitors Must Know Their Geometry

Cincinnati board of education requires high school graduation for applicants to high school janitor posts. Knowledge of geometry history English literature science and a language becomes a prerequisite, replacing the former criteria of only cleaning duties.

Cincinnati Ohio U.P Fox Cincinnati Board of Education

Cleanup Week Is Observed in Hope

Mayor John Vesey proclaims Cleanup Week in Hope urging households to bundle tin cans for disposal. City crews began in Wars One and will canvass the city this week while surveying dumping grounds to curb clutter from old cars and cans.

Hope John Vesey Vesey

Boy Run Over and Killed at Warren

Six year old James Roland Page stepson of farmer Will Nichola of Warren was struck crossing the road by a Warren grocer David Stages. Witnesses called the accident unavoidable. The boy was dragged 80 feet, his skull crushed and one leg broken. The family was returning from a visit when the car approached.

Warren James Roland Page Will Nichola David Stages Stages Hidele

Elephant Butte Reservoir Brings Bright Crop Prospects

HOT SPRINGS NEW MEXICO. With ample water in Elephant Butte reservoir to meet irrigation needs, farmers in New Mexico and Texas will not worry about crops. L R Fiock, superintendent, says runoff from the season may yield a fair increase next year. current storage stands at 1,243,491 acre feet. In 1930 storage decreased by 28,583 acre feet.

N. M Elephant Butte New Mexico Texas L. R. Fiock

Fossilized Skeletons to Be Housed in Museum

Fossilized mammoth and dinosaur skeletons about 134 feet long will be placed in a museum at the proposed Dinosaur national monument near Jensen Utah. National park service said the museum building is assured and construction will begin soon. The quarry is a renowned US site developed by a Ubu professor.

City seeks endorsement from chamber and women’s club

The adjutant notes the mayor and chamber of commerce will discuss formal city statements. A possible extension may require a further union agreement to be obtained in Little Rock on local proceedings.

Ber of Commerce Iing

Senior Play Progress for Miss Somebody Else at High School

Seniors advance in the senior play Miss Somebody Else a four act modern comedy by Marion Short. Martha Stuart assists with digestion of the play and Nell Mer Pheeters directs the choruses while David Frith as Jasper Delavan and Mary Powell as Mildred receive praise for their performances and dancing talent shown by the senior class.

Martha Virginia Stuart Nell Bush Mer Pheeters Miss Somebody Else Marion Short Samuel Frener David Frith Jasper Delavan Mary Powell Mildred

Italian Commerce Makes Headway in Russia

Italy is reported to lead global trade through the Dardanelles with 4 551 000 tons last year, a 40 percent rise from the prior year, due to expanding commerce with Turk and Soviet Russia. England and Greece follow, with Norway and the United States far behind in tonnage.

Russia Geneva International Straits Commission League of Nations Dardanelles Italy England Greece Norway United States

First Greek Boy Scouts Get Charter in Florida

In Tarpon Springs Florida the first Boy Scout troop formed entirely of Greek boys has been chartered. The sponsor is the local Greek community group engaged in civic and youth activities.

Florida Tarpon Springs Fla Boy Scouts of America Vow MMA

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Captain Hawks Bulletins Clarendon Frank Merriwell Bradley Merchant Helen“ Walsh Francis Crowley Newark Electric Chair Rudolph Durlinger Durlinger Virginia Brannen Bank Texarkana U.S H.M. Stephens veSeed Loan Group Blevins Stephens Ralph Routon W.¥. Foster Routon Je. Ford Johnson Foster Riley Lewallen Green ‘Laseter W. Homer Pigg Hope-Chamber Comhietes Farmers’ Seed Loan Office Memphis, Tenn Dollar Robert Dollar Dollar Steamship! ‘Lines San Rafael Calif Lnd Ranross Auto Elephant Butte Reservoir Talnt
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