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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1935
Page
3
The essay compares relief growth to Topsy and warns against losing the instinct of helping the needy. Homer Perkins urges preserving communal sympathy as democracy’s heart, noting a shift toward public funding while stressing relief as a shared social obligation. The piece contemplates returning to private charity in normal times and keeping a collective safety net for all.
Clarence Gordon of Prescott named district chairman as Southwest Arkansas druggists conclude a series of 18 district meetings at Hotel Barlow. John P. Cox state association president notes this is the second largest gathering in Arkansas, with attendees from Little Rock and western counties. Performances by Evelyn Murph and Frances Joan Williams punctuated the program.
Shreveport report states Louisiana Central Bumber Corpany files federal suit against Louisiana Tax Commission seeking an injunction against $319,388.66 in claimed taxes. The company argues taxes were already paid in LaSalle Winn and Jackson parishes. Long would receive 3 percent of collected taxes under a revised assessment. C. C. Sheppard leads the company in Clark.
Fort Smith's Mrs. Carle Robbins captured the Arkansas Women's Golf Association championship in a 36 hole final against Mrs. Conally Henson of Slide Rock. Robbins led 2 up after the morning round and held the edge through the afternoon, extending to four at times before Henson rallied. The seven hour match featured spectacularly steady play and some erratic putting on both sides.
In Los Angeles reports allege veteran actor Joby Barrymore and his wife Dolores Costello have separated. A legal notice signed Yoho Barrymore claims no one will be responsible for debts incurred by the separated spouse after May 3. The couple’s recent movements and public neglect of the press are noted, with family arrangements cited.
Red River flood surge threatens Fulton area and surrounding counties with 32-foot crest at Inombus, overflowing levees and washing away railroad fridge. Rail service suspended. trains rerouted via Hope and Texarkana routes. Highway 35 closed between Fulton and McNab. toll bridge communications hampered. residents ordered to heed rising waters and backflow toward Fulton as several lands and roads flood.
Nevada agents funded by local citizens guarantee salaries for county agents with pledged funds. Verger High School rites include a baccalaureate sermon by Bishop J. H. Moore at the negro high school, marking 9th year as head of negro schools in Hope. commencements set for Friday and Sunday with diplomas for 26 seniors, class night Wednesday in Trustite, and June 3 start for Suman School.
Gurdon hosts a regional mayors gathering with Mayor Carl FR. Wright and city leaders. Mayors A B Moore of North Little Rock and I Ek Overman of Little Rock are listed as attendees. The Ack Angsty Municipal League organizes the program.
The piece describes Roosevelts economic security bill as a landmark act shaping federal pensions health child protection and public health. It outlines state administration under federal funds and a national Social Security Board under Labor Department oversight with provisions for age pensions aid to the needy and eligibility rules.
A foggy crash near Ris Eagle Peak 12 miles southwest of Pine Valley killed Army Lieut Wendell G. Holladay and Feetra Hicks. Capt. Edwin Sullon, who investigated, said the flyers likely became entangled in cloud and fire, with the plane crashing and burying itself after catching fire. Private Micks Holladay, 28, survived. his parents are Mrs. and Mrs. S. My Holladay of Livianvis.
Disappearance of George Weyerhaeuser nine, son of a wealthy timberman, prompts a $200,000 ransom note. Federal agents, led by Edgar Hoover, investigate while the family stays silent. Assistant manager Charles Ingram states the boy vanished from home during a meal.
Circuit Judge W D Davenport ruled against Lucien Laughter on a demurrer to an indictment charging operating a race horse betting establishment. The judge said the 1935 act legalizing race betting may be inconsistent by designating the place for betting but noted the act limits betting to designated machines. He did not rule on constitutionality and suggested appealing to settle the issue as a test case before the Arkansas Supreme Court. Laughter was afterward tried and fined 10 dollars plus costs. Sheriff warns deputies to seize any operating machines in the county as part of a countywide crackdown led by Davenport. Municipal Court fined George Minton 25 dollars for operating three coin race horse machines seized in two local establishments. The county seeks to remove all such machines under orders to halt open gambling.
Rev C D Rowden a former Hape ane pastor now at First Baptist Sipeun Lac delivered Sunday message and evening sermon at Melrose Baptist. He rejoined the church he first joined over twenty years ago as he visited friends relatives after attending the Southern Baptist convention at Mynr-Vis.
David F. Weaver named fee architect in Eminent v. Eminet case with assignment pending after a Saturday announcement. A Tuesday meeting of fee consultants in Little Rock will determine the specific area. Weaver has long worked as an architect in the Hope area, including two years as assistant director of the state education building division.
President Roosevelt warned bonus leaders Friday that even the vital administration measure would be vetoed if attached to a cash payment rider. Bonus forces stirred on Capitol Hill after a failed Patman bill as leaders sought new tactics to force cash payment.
Sheriff Bearden and deputies seized eight people and fifty gallons of illicit whisky early Saturday from a hot Springs bound vehicle near Hope. Clive West and Claude Dodson, both white. two women were detained and later released. Authorities said the cargo likely came from Hot Springs and charged West and Dodson with transporting liquor without tax. The raid aimed to curb bootlegging to Hope negro bootleggers.
Washington announces reduced to five percent the amount local governments must repay on federal public works allotments. Interest drops from four to three percent on the remaining balance, aiming to ease a larger share of project costs borne by the federal government.
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