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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1938

Page

4

Pennsylvania Crisis Shapes Democratic Primary Victory

Postmaster General Farley, speaking as DNC chairman, warned the Pennsylvania crisis imperils Democratic prospects in November and urged nominating Tom Kennedy for governor and George Earle for senator in Tuesday's primaries. The CIO favored Kennedy, opposing Grundy ally Charles A. Jones.

Pennsylvania NIGW York Farley Democratic Party Democratic National Committee Pennsytvaning Tom Kennedy George Earle Pann

Tragic Truck Crash Kills W Ben Thrasher on Blevins Road

W Ben Thrasher a 52 year old Hempstead charity farmer died instantly when struck by a truck on Blevins Road eight miles north of Hope. Coroner says no posthumous inquiry planned. Thrasher's widow Mrs Cheashee and son Stacy Thrasher of Nevada survive along with brother Dee Thrasher of Idabel and several sisters. Funeral arrangements pending.

W. Ben Thrasher Hempstead Yale Hope-Bleyins Road Cheashee J. Hi. Weaver Theasher Hope Medat Mes Thrasheet Bloving Thrasher Bleveins Erwin Blwke DeAun Burke Fellek Tendrix Hudsey Tape Blevins Aspe Furniture Stacy Thrasher Wly Nevada Winford Washington Dee Thrasher Idabel Okla

Fair Official to Visit This City for Scroll Tour

A World’s Fair official begins a nationwide tour, visiting Hope and Arkansas to secure signatures on a scroll from Governor Weelay. The journey includes twenty cities with ceremonies, traveling in a specially equipped Chevrolet. The tour ends in Arkansas with Governor Bailey receiving the scroll for display at the state capitol.

Arkansas Albert Graves Chevernor Weelay Esepeni Lien AU New York District of Columbia Moonan Carl BE Bailey Scroll Yard Te State Capitol Mgr Mannan Mair

Band Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Afternoon

Band Auxiliary will meet at 3 30 Tuesday in the high school building for the final meeting of the school year All members of the junior and senior classes are urged to attend The auxiliary is sponsoring the Hika Marga show appearing on Hope Tuesday night early

Dupior Seni Ruignaue Wuxiliay

Man Hired Taxi to LA for Eight Dollars Questionable Fare

A reader questions a taxi fare story about Mr Brown who hired an auto to Los Angeles twenty tiles away and back for eight dollars. A stranger joined for four miles and charged forty dollars more for pretending to be a friend. If Brown paid his equal share would he have gained or lost in the long run. This appears as an unclassified page puzzle.

Johnson Cook's Campaign Manager Named in Arkansas Notes

The article notes Senator Arthur J. Johnson of Lincoln County naming Judge R A Bolt Cook as his campaign manager for the gubernatorial bid. It details Johnson's political history, his farm background in Lincoln County, Star City High School, and University of Arkansas, plus Lebanon Law School training and bar admission in 1909.

R.a.bolt Cook Arthur J. Johnson Lincoln County Dalinson George W. Donaghey Lin Coln Dallas Cleveland Benatar Johnson Hit Lewis Senate Seater Johnson United States Dow Tl Robinson Arkansas Witc Arthur Johnson Lingala County Vitil Star City University of Arkansas Lebanon Law School Joh

Civil Service Upheld for County Welfare Leaders in Arkansas

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed a Pulaski chancery ruling that county welfare directors must be chosen from civil service lists. The decision involved Mrs. W. A. Moore of Fort Worth and Miss Ral Elizabeth Barber, noting only 25 county welfare directors were civil service eligible while others were not.

Little Rock Arkansas Supreme Court Pulaski Moora Dpcisinn

Lengthy Court Session Heaviest Fines Imposed

A Monday municipal court session led by Judge W K Lam ley resulted in heavy fines for several defendants and bonds or jail for others. Jimmie Fields faced circuit court after a drunkenness issue and was released on bond. Multiple defendants such as Glenn Martin and McM Miston paid fines for drunkenness, while others were held for the circuit court. A boxcar theft accusation involving a Missouri Pacific car was noted with a $200 mixed charge. The article indicates continuation on page three.

Wer Draven Eunex Diudge W. K. Lamley Tiurmipal Court Aptional Circuit Court Jimmie Fields Wol Simpson Haster Westmoreland Alton Holtenery Glenn Martin McM Mistion Joseph Minti

Mind Your Manners Songbook Quiz at Supper Table

A fragmentary text presents a manners quiz tied to a supper setting with questions about bridge etiquette, drinking cold beverages, table cards, dress code at a large banquet, and visiting a friend’s home during the holidays. The garbled lines reference a teaching context and copyright notes.

Wilewiduel

Cardenas Promises Open Doors for Foreign Capital

President Lazaro Cardenas says Mexico will not shut its doors to foreign capital, welcoming productive trade and assuring protection for foreign investment. He answers questions on relations with the United States and notes that oil expropriation concerns do not end Mexico’s interest in broader commerce and manufacturing.

Willis Thornton NBA Mexico D. F Lazaro Cardenas NEA Servier Tunas Cardenas United States Somorow Cardenas Great Britain

Brasher Named Assistant Coach at Poy Hammons School

Bill Brasher former Ouachita college football star and current Bauxite High athletic coach is named assistant coach at Poy Hammons High School. He will teach social sciences, join the high school family this fall, and coach junior boys sports.

Bill Brasher Ouachita College Bauxite High Scchoul Poy Hammons Brasher Hapy Little Rock High School Ouachita Marley Jennings J. H. Pilkinton

The Fashion Shop Opens at 208 South Main Street

The Fashion Shop in Hope at 208 South Main Street will hold its formal opening Wednesday. Mass Mary Mindathons owns the store with Mrs. Milton Bason as assistant. The building has been remodeled and new dashboards installed. Miss Matthews announced Golden Art hose and Divine dress line will be offered with Dallas-sourced merchandise. A cash and layaway plan is available for customers.

South Main Street Hope Mass Mary Mindathons Milton Bason Massion Othe Brady Dallas Werdines. Ay

Air Mail Week Event At Hope Airport

R P Bowen announces Air Mail Week in Hope to mark the 20th anniversary of the service. A government plane will land at 12 50 p m Thursday to receive air mail letters as thousands gather with the Hope High School Band and civic leaders. Citizens urged to mail and save first covers for a lasting souvenir while officials promote a special cachet stamp and free envelopes. The push aims to boost public support, literacy and local publicity for a planned modern airport and mail service.

R. P. Bowen Chamber of Commerce Air Mail Hope Hope High School Graves Postoffice Department Howe van How Robert Wilson United States baBusle Chamber of Commitree Citizens of Hope

A Thought Beath Has Nothing Terrible Made Life Pets

A garbled note discusses life and pets with unclear details, highlighting a wry or reflective tone. The fragment references a thinker or writer and hints at everyday concerns, but the exact subjects and events remain obscured by OCR errors.

Beath

L Brown Files for Prosecutor Race in Eighth District

Lyle Brown of Arkadelphia and Clark county deputy prosecutor announced his bid for prosecuting attorney in the Eighth judicial district. He noted he has handled over 260 criminal cases from misdemeanors to felonies and cited prior service as Clark county representative and current post as VP of the State Prosecuting Attorneys association.

Lyle Brown Arkadelphia Clark County the Star Eighth Judicial District Brown State Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Fish Used in War Against Mosquitoes

Brisbane city council mobilizes fish to fight mosquitoes importing twenty Medaka specimens, small goldfish like fish with voracious appetite. The plan is to breed them into an army. The narrative notes a distant matter about the Matterhorn peak in the Swiss Alps with a date of 1885.

Brisbane Australia

Terminal House Fire Kills 25 in Atlanta Hotel

A basement kitchen fire at the Terminal House in Atlanta killed 25 people and injured 13 with several others missing. Firemen reported 50 to 65 guests registered. police expected 10 to 15 more bodies amid the debris after an explosion in the kitchen.

Atlanta M. A. Hornsby

Livestock Meeting Here Monday To Boost Quality

Residents urged to attend at city hall Monday night as the Better Livestock Committee chaired by M. B. Bates seeks to arouse interest in improving Hempstead County livestock. The plan aims to raise quality and profitability of local ranching and farming operations.

Hempstead County Bates Better Livestock Committee

Large crowd hears evangelist at Hope Gospel Tabernacle

A capacity audience packed Hope Gospel Tabernacle to hear Rev. George Hayes of Houston Texas speak on Feed Me. Hayes a former prize fighter drew a strong response to his invitation at the close. Special music accompanied the service and will be featured nightly. Hayes speaks each night at 8 oclock except Saturday. Public invited.

Hope Gospel Tabernacle George Hayes Houston Texas Hops Mr. Hayes Tabernacle

Scout Meeting to Be Held Tuesday

A Cub Scouts of Hope meeting is set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at First Presbyterian church All boys ages 7 to 12 may join Parents are urged to attend Joe A Clement scout executive Texarkana will speak Fred H Cook Hope is local Cub master in the reign of Richard I scholars were maintained at Oxford by royal bounty

Cub Scouts of Hope First Presbyterian Church Joe A. Clement Texarkana Fred H. Cook Hope Oxford

Cotton opens with mixed bids in New Orleans market

In New Orleans May cotton opened at 8.74 and closed at 8.65 bid, 8.68 asked. Eywit colt tracked steady 14 peinty power, nietdling B77.

New Orleans Cotton Monelay Eywit Peinty Power

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