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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
4
In Leachville Arkansas a coroner's jury investigated a fatal explosion at Fred L. Newcomb's plant. Two workers died after a blast destroyed a whisky still and a nearby building, with witnesses reporting a loud explosion and ensuing flames. Investigators questioned nearby staff and searched the area for causes.
The city awaits a consulting electrical engineer's survey of the municipal plant to decide on purchasing a new $40,000 generator. A board of public affairs was formed to review the purchase after Mayor Vesey vetoed earlier action, and law requires the board for purchases over $50. The survey will guide council action once filed.
Three men aged 40s to 32, Henry Branson 32 and Hubert Hand 28 of Wet Springs, were held on a hold-up charge in connection with a robbery of J C Fbery 45, undertaker of Big Sprite Texas on Mountain Valley road May 1. Rings and $125 were involved with Ferris owning property in Hot Springs and a fire damaged house on Prospect Avenue.
In Louisville Kentucky police report Ann Mitchell 23 and Wilbur Horrell 39 died after a Thursday shooting at Horrell's home. Horrell shot Mitchell then killed himself. both bodies were found in separate rooms. The tragedy was discovered by Horrell's daughter Mabel 18 who alerted her mother Mrs Zella Horrell 33. A .25 caliber pistol lay near Horrell. Investigators consider a possible marriage between Horrell and Ann Mitchell as part of their inquiry.
Two aircraft prepare for a record Atlantic flight. The DC-X seaplane, carrying 100 passengers but only a crew of 15, landed in Newfoundland after a 13 hour 11 minute flight from Long Island. Amelia Earhart started solo eastward flight from Hasbrouck Heights, aiming to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The DC-X previously arrived from Lk Constance, Switzerland, last August.
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroads to reduce cotton rates by about 20 percent across the post and southern regions until August. The cuts apply to all cotton bales from Mississippi Valley and other areas, whether compressed or uncompressed, with effect anticipated in June.
Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam, first woman to fly the Atlantic solo, lands at Narbor Grace Friday eager to depart for her trans ocean voyage. In Washington, Senate panel backs a three fold plan for equalization fees export debentures and a domestic distribution scheme. In Holyrood Newfoundland the DO X airplane lands after a forced stop at Dildo. weather reports awaited for the ocean flight.
N C Binford report says Chester Doolittle, cashier at Bank of Toswich Ipswich, was kidnapped by four robbers who wounded bank president Beebe. Doolittle freed himself after ten hours, found by a motorist, with $4560 in nickels used as car fare. Robbers fled with $7000 in bonds. detectives hunted the abductors through the area.
Sheridan report states County Judge J W Lybrand issued a temporary order restraining the sheriff and county clerk from filing or publishing the delinquent lands list. The move follows a suit by Som Jones J B McCool and W B Sanders taxpayers alleging no appropriation for publication costs and that warrants to pay costs would violate the constitution by exceeding annual county revenue.
World Telegram reports Morris Rosner described how underworld figures offered help in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping search. Thousands spent, planes chartered, and secret meetings held as mobs hunted suspects and pressed for confessions across U S and Canada.
HOLLYWOOD WITTERS Robert Woolsey said negotiations were under way to engage Harry Langdon for the part Bert Wheeler was to have played with Woolsey in a new fun comedy under contract. Wheeler left for New York citing contract terms and management concerns. Wheeler spent last Tuesday night at the Capital Hotel in Hope, 2nd era from Hollywood.
Texarkana report describes Mrs. Watlington firing a single 45 caliber shot at a burglar attempting to enter her home at 611 West Twenty-third Street. The bullet may have wounded him as he fled, leaving behind a screen, hammer, and screwdriver. Police found no suspect after a neighborhood search and noted prior attempted break-ins at the house. A separate note describes a negro cook thwarting a burglary at Olympia Cafe on Main Street, who startled the thief as he broke in through a rear window and fled with loot.
Justice Bailey took the case under advisement in the District of Columbia Supreme Court over Edward B. McLean's removal as co trustee of John R. McLean’s estate. McLean’s absence from Washington and alleged neglect of duties at the Washington Post were cited, but the judge suggested the late father may have favored McLean’s control, making removal unlikely.
A four memorial service will be held at Zion Church near Ozan Sunday to honor the late Rev. T. J. Bennett. The program includes old songs, talks by Zion residents who knew him, and a 2 p m start. Regular services occur at 11 a m led by Rev. James H. Bennett, with a noon basket lunch to follow.
The Supreme Court issued a mandate in the A. B. Banks case. The former head of the large banking and insurance system is expected to begin his one year sentence in the penitentiary Friday night or Saturday, following the failure of the American bank merger.
Dr Otto Whittington Baptist Education Commission chairman told President Rogers that Central College was not included in any consolidation plan. A report claiming Ouachita Central and Mountain Home colleges would locate near Little Rock was incorrect and unauthorized. Central's status would remain unchanged regardless of any consolidation.
The Methodist Episcopal general conference elected J. Ralph Magee of Seattle and Ralph S. Cushman of Rochester to the Board of Bishops on a single ballot each after long ministry. Magee secured the seventeenth ballot and Cushman the nineteenth, with consecration planned for Sunday.
In Little Rock Henry Topf testified before the State Highway Audit Commission about handling campaign funds in 1980. He said a $10,000 check to Metropolitan Trust Company funded Governor Parnell's campaign and could not explain how the money was distributed after it reached the Metropolitan.
John Hughes Curtis, Norfolk businessman linked to the Lindbergh hoax, sat in his jail cell eating a hearty meal while awaiting an attorney. Prosecutor Anthony Hauck described Curtis as in good spirits and well, as sheriffs and wardens maintain strict limits on access and messages, with no special privileges granted.
Charles A. Beasley mayor of Garland City announces the settlement of his 100000 slander suit against the Kansas City Bridge Company Detective A D Booth and Vice President Harry Clark The suit is dismissed in Arkansas federal court on motion or by stipulations The settlement settles for 300 and includes a full vindication while releasing the defendants from all claims though they deny the charges The case began in Miller County circuit court and moved to federal court Judge I A Youmans death halted a ruling on service quashal
Baltimore. Governor Albert C. Ritchie urged a 30 hour work week in a national radio address to curb unemployment. He proposed a six hour day, five days a week to expand employment as outlined by American industry.
Thelma Brown testified she feared trouble when Barton drove to the house and fired at him after slipping a gun into her apron. She described arguing as Young joined, a gunfight ensued, and Barton claimed he sold a baby later. Young’s body was sent to New Albany for burial. he left a wife and six sons and a daughter all living at home. The older sons worked on Barton's Garden Lake plantation.
Mrs. Carle Turner Robson aged 67 wife of the late H V Robson and granddaughter of Janes Conway died Friday at the family home on South Hervey street. She had been ill but not considered critical. Death attributed to a heart attack. Born 1865 near Spring Hill she lived in Hempstead county her life and in Hope for years. Survived by daughter Miss Nan Robson and many nieces and nephews including John Turner Add Turner Frank Turner Mrs Dorsey McRae Mrs 4 C Whitehurst Mrs Henry Sims Texarkana and Mrs Jake Boyles New York City. Funeral from the home Saturday afternoon with Rev J L Cannon of Fish Methodist Church of Hope, interment Washington cemetery at Washington.
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