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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1930
Page
4
In Pennsylvania, early returns from interior counties show James J. Davis leading for the Republican nomination for the U S Senate, with Joseph R. Grundy trailing. Davis gains strength as Brown’s gubernatorial bid weakens, Philadelphia and Allegheny strongholds shaping the result.
In Pennsylvania strongholds, Secretary of Labor James J. Davis defeated incumbent Senator Joseph Grundy in the Republican primary. Governor Fisher’s appointee faced Dalton Parker and Grundy’s tariff stance sparked machine opposition. Francis S. Brown defeated Gifford Pinchot in the gubernatorial race, signaling a shift against party machines and the Grundy high tariff faction. Davis and Brown emerge victorious in a test of political strength against Progressive and manufacturing wings.
Mrs. Mary Jang Jones aged 71 died at 2 50 this morning at the home of her son in law W B Bayell in this city. She fell at her east side home breaking her hip and was brought to Mr Boyett's to be near medical aid. Funeral rites were held at Ayers cemetery six miles east with Rev. W I Fincher of Stomps officiating.
The Tavat district highway office announced at noon that all state highways out of Hope except the Texikang road will be passable by 5 this afternoon as the Lite Missouri river bridge shows improvement. From Prescott to Camden roads are clear, Hope to Lewisville is good, and Lewisville to Texarkana is heavy with not recommended conditions. A 90 foot washout between Hope and Fulton requires immediate bridge work with piling unloaded and timbers en route. pile-drivers are active and construction starts now. A lighter washout on highway No 4 between Hope and Washington will be repaired with a new bridge by Thursday. timber has been placed and a bridge is under way.
Hope High chapel hour features Will S. Atkins urging students to pursue diligent preparation and specialized training for future success. He emphasizes determination, education, and fitness for a chosen field, noting many graduates this week and reminding students to avoid procrastination while shaping career paths.
Arkansas state audit summary shows 8 207 Confederate pensioners and 4 017 widows with 1 10 veterans. Affidavits due by July 7. county clerks to distribute forms. July 14 deadline for county pension boards to act. Hempstead County lists 214 veterans on pensions.
Marion bulletin reports J P Berry aged 76 prominent attorney and longtime civic and political figure in east Arkansas died today after an influenza illness. Death follows a long career in public life and community service in the region.
SEBRING Florida May 21 William K Carver a former Philadelphia real estate operator was convicted of first degree murder with a recommendation for mercy for the murder of his wife here several weeks ago The verdict carried a prison term The jury deliberated about six hours Carver had been indicted for a hatchet murder of his son Lee and for the death of Ben Whiteheid a negro servant Fifteen highway deputies were in the courtroom when the verdict was read to prevent any possible consternation
Mrs. Gundlett of Ozan died Tuesday evening at the family home near Oven after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul church at 2 o clock this afternoon with Rev. L. M. Bolton in charge. She is survived by her husband three children and a mother with five sisters in Nashville.
A report from Dallas notes Bishop James Cannon, of Washington, D C, pleaded for forgiveness after admitting stock speculation with Kable & Co. The Quadrennial Conference exonerated him following a church committee review. Delegates watched as the bishop expressed contrition and tears marked his brief endorsement of the committee’s findings.
Sherman Tex. resident J P Hightower says he saw no watchman and hit the washed-out bridge at Hope to Fulton about 1 am Monday. He drove into the creek at about 30 mph, claiming only a brush barricade was present. Hightower is Arkansas representative for a Kansas City publisher with HQ in Little Rock. He had been visiting relatives who publish the Sherman Democrat in Sherman before traveling to Hope.
J D Moore secretary of the Stamps Chamber of Commerce orders a survey of business receipts to gauge the extent of the reported low mood in industry and commerce, following a May 21 report.
Hope High school presents its annual senior play Stray Cats at the city hall auditorium Friday night, May 23. Rehearsals have been under Miss Ernestine Allmond’s direction for over a month with nearly all senior class members cast. A large crowd is expected to attend.
Chicago May 21 The Daily News reports Harry K Curtis son of Vice President Charles Curtis is to be questioned at the state attorney office over complaints Chicago contractors paid fees to Curtis in connection with public building contracts. Patrick Rouche chief investigator said he aimed to reach Curtis and admit that the questioning will relate to government contracts.
The three year anniversary of Charles A. Lindbergh’s Atlantic flight is marked as he remains a aviation icon. Since that feat he has expanded into gliders, airline work, and exploration, flying thousands of miles with the Lindberghs rarely out of the public eye. He and Anne Morrow Lindbergh have traveled widely, shaping postwar air travel through Pan American and T A T, carrying tens of thousands of passengers and mail while pioneering routes in the Americas.
Citizens of Patmos invited to schoolhouse Thursday night May 22 at 7 30 to join a Kiwanis club goodwill program. Frank May heads the committee with talks by Will Atkins Roy Anderson John P Cox and Lynn Smith. Washington Quartet and Rev Harman provide musical numbers. Roads into Patmos are good and a large crowd is expected.
Hugo Kohlmetz a 54 year old refinery employee shot his ten year old son to death and then killed himself this morning in Baton Rouge Louisiana. No note was left. associates said he had earned large sums on the stock market and quit the refinery but returned to work after a market drop.
William R. Howell was released from Michigan State Prison today by order of Governor Green and will return to Van Buren Arkansas to help support his mother and siblings. His father remains confined in an Arkansas prison serving a sentence for a riot murder. The younger Howell had been serving five years for carrying concealed firearms.
ABILENE Texas May 2 Mrs R Hughbee who sought to succeed her late husband as representative in Congress for the seventh Texas district conceded yesterday's election to Thomas L Blanton who formerly held the office.
The Ouachita river flood covers 150 miles of fields and highways, displacing about 500 persons with 250 residents stranded. Relief by citizen committees and Red Cross arrives by fire trucks and boats delivering food, clothing, and medical aid to El Dorado and nearby Callon areas.
Texarkana May 21 reports improved flood section conditions though swollen river remains at Index and rose slightly overnight. Red Cross and relief agencies care for refugees while river crews monitor danger points. Highways in Arkansas and Texas remain impassable due to bridge washouts and high water.
Will S Atkins announces Atkins Stewart a new law partnership with offices at Hope and Lewisville. Ned Stewart of Lewisville, a recognized LaFayette county attorney, joins. Mr Stewart, Vanderbilt graduate, has practiced five years and seeks state senate in district 1 including LaFayette Miller and Umbia counties with opposition. Previously he worked with Circuit Judge Dexter Br.
In Tokyo a high naval officer exploited opposition to the London pact. Lieutenant-Commander Eiji Kusakari slashed his abdomen with a sword aboard a train between Kobe and Tokyo. He died at a hospital after being moved from the train, amid bitter naval discontent with the London conference outcomes.
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