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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
2
The Chancery Court of Hempstead issues a notice dated 1932 appointing sale of property in a specified SW NEW quarter, Township 13, Range 25 West. A bond is to be executed with approved security, bearing interest and a lien on the premises until payment by the purchaser. Commissioner Willie Harris signs the order.
A nostalgic ode to Arkansas highlighting its natural wealth from hardwood forests to minerals and diamonds. It praises the state’s orchards, especially apples and peaches, and notes Hot Springs as a health mecca. The piece recalls 1832 national park status, quotes Arkansas as a forward looking state with early wage and public school laws, cites Hattie Caraway as a pioneering senator, and extols Little Rock journalism, natural beauty, and Arrowhead-like mountains and Ozarks. It ends inviting visitors and industry to Arkansas while praising General Motors.
SAN FRANCISCO. Vince Sherlock, a swift second baseman for the San Francisco Mission club, may reach the majors after managers and scouts note his position fit at keystone. Previously with trials in 1930 and last season, he batted .310 at Tucson in the Arizona Texas league and is brother to Jack Sherlock of the Hollywood Stars.
Baton Rouge reports Bowman will stay linked with Louisiana State University athletics for three more years. Sid Bowman graduates in June after four years as a star baseball and track athlete. His younger brother Junic will be a sophomore next season, likely to compete varsity football as halfback and perhaps as a track talent with a century sprint under ten seconds and good long jump potential.
A ranch near Kerrville Texas reports a new marauder. Henderson armed himself with a shotgun and watched for the prowler. The culprit turned out to be a bullfrog leaping from a creek and stealing turkeys one by one. On a second appearance Henderson shot it.
An Ad touts Melloglo face powder from John P. Cox Drug Co. and Geo. W. Robison & Co. It claims a French process helps it spread smoothly and last longer, hides pores and tiny lines, reduces shine, and suits any complexion.
Wiley R. Swilley aged 64 a Union county farmer died in a hospital after a dinner bell fell on him while he repaired the bell at his home three miles west of Smackover. He collapsed as the platform gave way and the bell struck his head. Funeral services planned at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Swilley’s Chapel Methodist Church with Rev J W Johnston officiating. Burial in Hicks cemetery near Smackover. He leaves a wife six sons and five daughters including Wharton Swilley El Dorado Austin Lecompte Ernest Longview Jack Henderson Buster W R Smackover and daughters Vivien Hammon Aline Reuter Lois Jones Elva Slaughter Ruby Gulley. He was a lifelong member of Swilley’s Chapel Church.
Windshield sticker renewals show an estimated near full uptake for the first quarter. State highway department officials project about 20 000 motor vehicle registrations will occur by the end of the second quarter. It is unclear if windshield stickers will be issued for the third quarter and how the semi annual license will be handled after July 1.
Kansas City Southern railroad announces five new directors after a compromise with Chicago Great Western which holds 104 500 shares. Great Western stock was not voted in the election, and three friendly directors were elected. New directors include John H. Wiles of Kansas City L Brooks Leevitt of New York and John A Nixon of Omaha. Charles E Ames and Francis R Randolph of New York replace Arthur Turnbull and John Sorensen respectively.
Cleveland owner C. Growley backs Meg-l-Win a $200 colt, a top Grand Circuit contender this year. Trained by Dr H M Parsons in Urbana, the horse rose to prominence after a maiden sales ring purchase at Lexington two years ago. Last season Meg-l-Win went unbeaten in the half-mile rings, finishing second to the season's leader in his first big-time start and closing the year as a leading two-year-old pacer with a 2:09 mile record.
The relatives of Mrs. Amanda Josey thank friends for kindness and attention during bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs. T. H. Thompson Mrs. W. Watson and Mrs. Joe Greene, ministers and pallbearers H. Thompson B. Thompson FP. Forter Joe Greene Steven Carrigan E. S. Greaning and Mrs. Augusta Jones Jebp Rusche PF AvEbner.
The Sheriff of Hempstead County Arkansas announces a public sale on June 2 1932 between 9 am and 3 pm at the courthouse in Washington Hempstead County Arkansas. The sale covers the SE quarter and SE quarter of Section 11, SW quarter of Section 13, NW quarter of Section 13, S half of Section 14 in Township 11 South Range 24 West, totaling 160 acres. Terms are three months credit with promissory note and approved security.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announces a May 16 opening for squirrel shooting through May 16, with a general season from June 15 to October 1. The open season for squirrels resumes October 1 to January. The supreme court invalidated special county laws, so the general law applies. The artificial bait ban ends May 15. fishing rules permit taking most game fish with artificial bait, a 15 crappie or bass bag, six trout, and no size limit on other species. Trout under 12 inches must be released.
The College of Siluatratet lists Find Demand features Lopket of St. Joseph Michigan as a noted artist in pastel watercolor pen and ink charcoal oil and sculpture. His drawings have appeared in campus publications and books and his works have been reprinted and celebrated by students and contemporary midwestern colleges.
In Menard Texas a prize cow owned by George Stangel bank cashier was taken for ransom. A note instructed Stangel to leave $10 worth of groceries in the cemetery, where he would be told the cow’s location. He followed the directions and found further messages guiding the recovery.
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