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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

4

Congress Economy Fall Short Says Bruce Catton

Bruce Catton argues Congress failed to curb spending despite early calls for economy. He notes inflated Agriculture Navy Army and independent offices budgets, with total increases likely surpassing 500 million dollars. He claims administration and Congress resist real restraint, leaving economy unachieved.

Bruce Catton Congress Washington Gilieey Soomn Danuirg Troosavelt Bia Agriculture Department House Senate Navy Department Navy Army St Learried Independent Offices District of Columbia Housa Hsnéskedithe Post Office Department Department of Labor White House

Baptists Prepare for Dedication of Building Sunday

The First Baptist church plans a Sunday program for Homecoming and dedicationof the educational building completed five years ago. Rev. Wallace R. Rogers returns to preach the morning sermon while Dr. T. D. Brown leads the prayer of dedication and Dr. Lemuel Hall speaks in the afternoon. Dr. Brown also preaches at night. Indebtedness of seven thousand dollars was paid in three years, with improvements including a new water heater and a forced air ventilation system. public is invited to attend all services throughout the day.

First Baptist Church First Usl Church Wallace R. Rogers Trane Vicksburg Mississippi T. D. Brown Louisville Lemuel Hall Granite City Illinois Brown

Dead End Kids star Weds dancer in Arizona ceremony

Leo Gorcey of the Dead End Kids and Kay Marvis, an 18-year-old Atlanta dancer, married in Yuma by Superior Judge Henry Kelly after a Hollywood to Yuma flight. The couple left for Los Angeles with pals Things Tall and Gabriel Dell, who also appeared in pictures with the pair.

Yuma Arizona Leo Gorkey Kay Marvis Atlanta Henry Kelly Hollywood Los Angels Things Tall Gabriel Dell Gorcey Miss Marvis

Boy Lives On Little More Than Liquids

Omaha officials investigate 13 year old Andrew Daly said to subsist on liquids for years due to stomach constriction. The boy weighed 49 pounds on admission but gained five after a week in hospital. Father Shurman Daly, a railroad clerk, described use of cocoa milk coffee chocolate and ice cream. The article notes Venus remains enshrouded in fog.

Omaha Nebr Marion Gibson Andrew Daly Shurman Daly Gibson Venus

Thought Justice Forsakes Party Friendship and Kindred

A reflective line notes that Thought Justice discards party friendship and kindred, and is thus represented as blind. The statement portrays justice as impartial and unbound by personal ties.

Cranium Crackers Mystery Fold Question

A playful prompt asks how tall an ordinary sheet of paper would be after 20 folds, and hints at impossible 50 folds. The teaser asks readers to turn to Page Two for the answer, likely a newspaper puzzle or novelty item.

Ventriloquism Noted in Ancient Civilizations

The article discusses how ancient Egyptians and Hebrews practiced ventriloquism, tracing its roots and cultural presence in antiquity. It highlights historical anecdotes and references to how voices were believed to be mimicked or produced without visible source, illustrating early interest in the craft.

How to handle social courtesies at graduation events

Practical guidance on responding to gifts and invitations as students graduate. Emphasizes sending thank you notes, inviting family for commencements, asking permission to use a professor as a reference, and appropriate conduct when invited to stay with a graduate’s family. Includes sample answers to common scenarios and recommended actions.

Ansiyers

British King George VI lands in Quebec on Canada tour

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth landed at Quebec aboard the Empress of Australia for the Canada and United States tour. Prime Minister W. L. McKenzie and provincial leaders welcomed them as ceremonial crowds cheered along Grand Cliffs. The king wore an admiral's uniform and called the moment historic as the British monarch crossed the Atlantic for the first time.

Quebec Canada King George VI Elizabeth United States Australia W. L. McKenzie Ofanada Queec Grand Cliffs Wolfe George Atlantic

Over-Age Officers To Be Weedred Out Weeded Out

Secretary Woodring urged Congress to adopt legislation to retire about 2300 officers over age limits to ensure capable leadership if the United States faces a western hemisphere defense. The plan would auto-retire officers when annual retirements fall short of 4.35 percent, targeting brigadier generals over 62, colonels over 63, lieutenant colonels over 54, majors over 55, and captains over 50. Senate appropriations subcommittee advanced naval funds totaling 7713 million, including 500 planes and 23 ships with two 45,000-ton battleships.

Washington Woodring Congress House Military Committee United States Pla Woodving Capitol Senate House

Principal Is Indicted In Death Of School Boy

Clarion Pa grand jury indicts Harrison Hartman principal of Sligo on aggravated assault and battery in the death of ten year old Robert Wiser Whipping led to diabetes and shock coma per Dr Ray Erickson testimony dated March 2 indicating death six days after the corporal punishment

Clarion Harrison A. Hartman Sligo Ray Erickson Robert Wiser Shock Yialenea

Winners Named in Little Rock Band Meet Contest

Mary Evelyn Whitworth of Hope High School earned excellent in the Class B drum major contest at the regional band meeting in Little Rock. The clarinet quartet of Dewell Dempsey Thomas Kinser William Routon and Luther Garner Jr took third place. Vasser College was founded in 1861 with an endowment by Matthew Vasal.

Mary Evelyn Whitworth Hope High School Little Rock Jast Wress Dewell Dempsey Thos. Kinser William Routon Luther Garner Vasser College Matthew Vassal

Pledges Count Toward Boy Scout Fund in Hope District

The Hope district reports $528.00 pledged for next year to support Boy Scout work, with 84 percent already paid. Contributions include Hempstead County Lumber Co, J. C. Penney Co, King’s drug and hardware firms, banks, and several local businesses and individuals.

Boy Scout Fund Boy Scout Worl Hope Hempstead County Lhr. Co Hope Basket Co Gunter Bros. Lbr. Co Benner Ivory Handle Co Union Comp. &Whsea Co Ark-LaiGas Co J. C. Penney Co J. D. Barlow ‘ Home Ice Co Citizens Nation’ Bank Hope Furniture Co Leo Compton Nuno H. G. Somerville Capital Cafe Hope Heading Co Kroger Gro. & Baking Co George Ware Dufie Hardware M" System McRae Hardware Co Briant's Drug Co J. R. Henry C. Lewis Cook's White Star Laundry C. W. Warpley Roy Abders Ritchie Gro Plunkett-Jarrett Gro, Co John P. Cox Drug Co John S. Gibson Drug Co Western Auto Hall Bros Luther Holloman

Negro Steals Register As Owner Drunk In Jacksonville

ANSAS CITY Mo A liquor stand owner slept through a theft as a Negro stole the cash register taken during a “no sale” attempt. A watchman fired three shots, the thief fled, the register later recovered, and the owner remained asleep until morning. Clarence Levy served 61 years as a peace officer in Charleston South Carolina, retiring in 1938 at age 83.

Ansas City Clarence Levy Charigston S. C

District Druggists Hold Meeting Here

The Pharmaceutical association of District No. 11, covering Hempstead, Nevada, Howard, Sevier, Little River, Miller and Lafayette counties, met at Hotel Barlow with about 75 attendees. State leaders Martin Bisley and Ira Brite spoke, with Frank Ward and Mrs. Ward also presenting. Lugene Hall of De Queen was chosen district chairman, Pete Barrentine of Nashville vice chairman. The district will announce next meeting venue, and the state association plans a Little Rock gathering June 1-15 featuring Dr. Dale Carnegie of New York as principal speaker.

The Pharmaceutical Association of District No Lugene Hall DeQueen Pete Barrentine Nashville State Association Little Rock Dale Garnegie New York

Rogers Officer Dies in Wreck Near Green Forest

Benton county deputy sheriff Truman Carroll died in a hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Green Forest. Carroll was returning from delivering a patient to the state hospital with his brother-in-law Fred Cole of Rogers. The other occupants, two women, were not seriously hurt. Carroll had served as Rogers marshal and later chief deputy to Sheriff William Black. Survivors include his wife and several children.

Harrison Ark Truman Carroll Benton County Green Forest Here Currall Fred Cole Rogers Tranpy Lille Rock State Hospital Cole Carroll William Black

Grand Jury declines study of Putnam kidnapping case

Los Angeles, Calif. detectives will continue the Putnam kidnapping inquiry after the county grand jury refused to summon the publisher and two business associates. Captain Dalton Patton reported Patton was found bound and gagged in Bakersfield early Saturday amid the anti Nazi book dispute. December traffic accidents noted in California studies show December 1 as the wast month.

Los Angeles Calif George Palmer Putman Dalton Patton Patman Bakerfield Iwo

WPA Worker Naps On Wall Then Arises Unharmed

A WPA worker dozed atop a wall at the rush creek project in Kansas City on Tuesday. The nap triggered an ambulance and four police cars to the site, but the man awakened and left before emergency crews reached him. The incident drew laughter from colleagues as he asked what was wrong with a nap.

Kansas City WPA Rush Creek

Scholastic Awards Honor High School Students Wednesday

At a Wednesday morning assembly 14 of 65 students posted 4.0 or higher on a 6-point scale. Two top scholars Margar et Simms and Edward Lester earned 5.9 averages over four years, joining Verle Rogers with 5.8 and leading a list of other awardees including Maistret, Mary Ellen Reece, Sara Ann Holland, and more.

Margaret Simms Edward Lester Ted Maistret Henderson’ State Teachers College Edward Hendrix College Verle Rogers Verle Mary Ellen Reece Sara Ann Holland Maggie Lee Hayton Mavis Huckabee Dorsey Ray Fuller Kim White Frances Yocom Catherine Anderson Mitchell Williams Frederic Taylor John Barrow

Politician Held Not Bound By Promises Analysis

Federal judge upholds the right of American politicians to make extravagant promises in exchange for support. Fordyce W. Bisbee, a senatorial aspirant, faced charges of soliciting campaign contributions on promises of government jobs. Judge Leon R. Yankwich argues such promises are not breaches of the statute. A Japanese physician links Japan’s appendicitis prevalence to polished sand in diet and its irritant effect on the appendix.

Los Angeles Calif Fordyce W. Bisbee Leon R. Yankwich Japan

Army colonel who opened first Philippine school dies

HOT SPRINGS Ark F The Army and Navy Hospital announced the death of Col Harrison Summers Kerrick 65 US Army retired who established the first public school in the Philippine Islands in 1901 He is survived by his widow and his father Contract Slaned HARLAN Ky Mazard county coal operators employing about 7000 men signed a union shop contract with the United Mine Workers as 400 additional national guards were ordered to be ready to move into the coal area Envoy Speaks NEW YORK Ambassador Constantine Quans ky newly appointed Russian envoy to the United States said the Soviet Union foreign policy expressed the will of our people in international peace and security

Hot Springs Ark Army and Navy Hospital Harrison Summers Kerrick U.S Amy Phillipine Islands Harlan Mazard County Wedensday United Mine Workers New York Constantine Qunanski Russigia United Stes Soviet Union Securiy

Budget and council actions in Hope city meeting

The 1989 40 budget adopted covers street work water and light plant upgrades and audits. The council approved purchases including a mower for street department and authorized payments to auditors McDuffie Stewart and Co. for city audit work. Additional steps include tax and license collection, anti dump enforcement, mosquito control volunteers, meat and fruit inspector hiring, and band expenses for Hope High School contest participation.

Hope City Council McDuttie, Stewart & Coz, Ockers Mont City McDuffie, Stewart ,&&Co Aldermary Garner Don Smith WPA

U S Sailors Land At Kulangsu Port Amid Crisis

A patrol of 43 U S sailors landed at Kulangsu International Settlement to protect American interests during the crisis sparked by Japanese occupation. The Marblehead and destroyer Bulmer joined the landing, signaling direct U S involvement. British and American sailors were reported at Kulangsu off Amoy as tensions rose.

Attehead Kulangsu International Settlement Domei Kulangsu China Port Amoy Marblehead United Stat 4S Bulmer Gallers United States London Eng Teasday John Lennon House of Commons

Fashion Shop Celebrates First Anniversary Sale

The Fashion Shop marks its first anniversary under Miss Mary Matthews with a three day sale from Thursday through Saturday. She invites friends and customers to visit the shop to celebrate and thanks them for their patronage during the year. Lake Superior is noted as the largest freshwater lake in the world.

Mary Matthews

New Orleans Cotton Futures Opened May Wednes­day at 893

New Orleans cotton for May opened Wednesday at 893 and closed at 877. Spot closed quiet with a 9.44 middling price.

New Orleans New Oreleans

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