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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes efforts to improve sanitary conditions in yards, support for a cooperative agricultural program, and plans to reduce depotionite support. References a state highway program, government efficiency, and Hempstead county farmers. Mentions Hope Livesources and commerce county program, with emphasis on practical benefits for farmers.
A South region paper report says resin content in Southern pine heartwood could aid a domestic newsprint boom. Department studies suggest resin barriers might be overcome, enabling cheaper kraft wraps and sacks. If expansions occur, vast timber lands and production could shift from Canada and the Northwest to the South, boosting local mills and jobs.
A Blankville column laments the decline of the small town baseball team as fan support falters amid golf, cars, and city trips. It recalls a bygone era when local players embodied town pride, with ecstatic wins and somber losses shaping daily life, while now many towns have let the baseball field disappear.
In a Washington Letter from Rodney Dutcher, the columnist laments widespread harshness in politics and society. He cites muttered insults, sour diplomacy, and heated exchanges among Republicans and Democrats, noting attacks on Hoover and sharp rhetoric over international issues. He references ambassadors, the Spanish-American War memory, and public figures like Butler and Smadley Butler, concluding with a jab about a critic claiming state improvement through his tenure.
Oklahoma City firefighters and city departments contained a large oil tank explosion that hurled the tank lid into the air and endangered nearby homes. A resident named Betty Watson was reportedly buried by debris but rescued as crews worked quickly to prevent broader fires.
The Hope High School graduation concluded last night with Judge McCollum presenting diplomas to Misses Jessie Hinton Lillie Middlebrooks Bessie Phillips Carrie White Lillian Carrigan Nora Dudley Fern Singleton and Messrs Adelbert Sondoe Eskridge Knighton Arthur Hill went to Little Rock Walter Shiver to Texarkana and remarks on the closing of Hope Public Schools on Friday May 2. The class includes eleven boys and eighteen girls with a roll listing names such as Jewell Arnett Evelyn Brackett Gus Howden Maude Best R L Broach Esther Garland Marie Gentry Pletcher Hereford Elizabeth Hall Lanie Hawthorne Ruby Hart Fred Zaseter Lautine Lewis Lucy Lewis Chas Lewthorp Annie Maher Dee Moore Fairy McWilliams Earl ONeil Naomi Robins Harris Steinberg Jat Spragins Kate Stephenson Vernon Schooley Ruby Smith James Steen Lula Kate Warren and Leonard Zimberly. The marriage of Maurine Love of Shreveport La and Gordon Cannon son of Mr and Mrs Arch Cannon will interest local friends.
A large crowd attended a Sunday singing at a local place with several visitors and family groups from nearby homes. Mrs Bessie Wright and daughters Dorene and Irene visited relatives, as did Mrs Ward Nichols and family. Social gatherings included a party at Mart Yorom s and supper guests of Minor May.
A fragmented reminiscence from a western university art desk recalls Alfonso the polo player, a race through memories of horses and kingdoms, and a telegram messenger who claims to be wiry. The piece riffs on youth, expense, and the notion of tribute to Mother Earth in a dated, coy style.
The farmer reports steady work while local residents share updates. Mrs J B Silvey Mrs Pearl Silvey and Mrs Myrtle Martin attended a clue meeting at Bodean Thursday afternoon. Emma Dickson of Mindon visits her son Marry Dickson. Grandpa Simpson visits his daughter Mrs George Martin. J A Winbern’s California relatives visit this week.
Mrs R H Fryer of Lincoln joins the University of Nebraska after 27 years away from school. She supports four children Arthur 21 Mary Elfen Dorothy 15 and George 17 while pursuing studies. Fryer previously attended Northwestern in 1903 and taught for several years before returning to education.
Mrs Amelia Roth’s probate will in St Louis grants her long time maid Mary Bulmer burial beside her on the Roth family plot. The will also bequeaths a $10 trust fund and furniture to Bulmer for a keepsake.
NORTH SCITUATE R I Q P1L reports Boston astronomer Sal Frank Seagrave foresees Pluto’s next close approach to the sun in about 88 years, with Pluto at roughly 2,094,100,000 miles from the sun. Seagrave describes Pluto as a very small, bright object due to its great distance and size only slightly larger than Earth.
An 19th century ad claims piles arise from poor circulation and cannot be cured by salves or cutting. It promotes Hem-roid tablets discovered by J S Leon juret, tested on 1000 patients with success, backed by Ward & Son offering money back if not effective.
Tl U.Ri-Roy Miller is described as the lone pupil at Lenchburg school near here. He attends every session, plays marbles at recess, and eats lunch at noon, with progress noted by instructor Miss Bernice Newell despite no competition.
The Silver Springs post office near Rogers Arkansas has been changed back to Monte Ne by citizen request. Monte Ne is linked to Cain Harvey, a noted economist and pyramid builder, whose historical outlines will be preserved.
Walnut Ridge Arkansas U P The funerals of the youth of Walnut Ridge are to be preserved So stated Sheriff W E Avcher in launching a drive against slot machines which he said are being operated by business houses
A garbled OCR fragment mentions gambling at an unspecified event and time, with unclear names or places. The text lacks identifiable persons or organizations and cannot confirm a coherent incident or outcome.
Exclusive French process face powder appeals to women claiming to prevent heavy makeup caking for a month. It blends with any complexion for a fresh youthful bloom without flaky or dry look. Sold by John J P Cox Drug Co and Geo W Robison Department Store.
A vintage advertisement portrays a wife scolding in the night about stomach gas and claiming Adlerika provides a complete bowel cleaning in ten minutes. The copy promises relief from gas by removing “poisonous waste,” urging readers to trust John S. Gibson Drug Co. for a full stomach and bowel cleanse.
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