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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
2
The readable bits show Moses of Berton visiting over the weekend and a sister visiting Prescott Tuesday. Mentions include Anthony, Bley, Miss Luis Wards day, L. J. Choate, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude of Nachitoches in a short social clipping.
Review highlights Bess Streeter Aldrich novel portraying pioneer life through Suzanne Martin and Mayne Lock amid Civil War era hardships. Notes sturdy prairie characters, practical philosophy, and moments of humor amid upheaval as families endure daily trials and await a future.
Daily Irish potato market data provided by the Market News Service in Mobile Alabama covers loading, shipping point information and prices for No 1 quality potatoes. The report also notes sleeping sickness in horses in Arkansas with vaccine recommendations and AAA Farm Program rules on cotton acreage payments for 1939, urging farmers to report symptoms and maintain normal operations.
In pursuance of a Chancery Court order the commissioner will offer for sale at the front door of the United States Post Office in Hope Hempstead County Arkansas on May 27 1999 the described real and personal property including Lot Five and parts of Lot Four Block Six College Addition Hope Arkansas and various sections in Township 13 South Range 24 West plus machinery from Southern Grain and Produce Company. Sale on credit for three months with bond and 10 percent interest. lien retained. April 28 1939 Ralph Bailey Commissioner in Chancery.
The document lists summer-fallow and seed crops such as tegumes and grasses as established practices. It includes items like small grains seeded for pasture in 1938 and notes changes or requirements for seeding in relation to 139 and 1534 dates.
Albert Honea, 539 Van Burean, is near death from injuries after an alleged attack on the outskirts of Van Buren. Four white men and a Black man are jailed in connection with the assault. Honea was unconscious for two hours before berry pickers found him.
In Canoga Park California Dolores Ysigoyen eight years old saves from wool and mutton sales. Her savings plan channels proceeds into nine special accounts to fund her schooling and college education as she tends a growing flock of 116 sheep.
The Library Club under Mrs. Mason presented a Thanksgiving season pageant in chapel with a mixed chorus and a cast including Audrey Mc Adams Nancy Fae Williams Prances Yorum and others. A Christmas pageant followed with candlelight narration by Evelyn Dossett and performances by Billy Orton Terrel Hutson Nancy Fae Williams and Margaret Simms among others. The Semester Honor Roll lists top students across grades with seniors Margaret Simms Verle Roges Mary Ellen Reece and others earning straight A’s.
The Library Club reports its 1938-30 season as exceptionally successful with daily holiday pageants on Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter. Proceeds funded new books and magazines while the group sponsored the King and Queen contest for the Student Council and celebrated with a banquet at Hotel Barlow with Quill and Scroll.
Washington members use a private gym in the House building with about 35 regulars and 35 occasional workers plus lighter therapies. Since 1983 regulars grew from a handful, led by Rep Lambertson. Now 40 contribute $5 yearly for equipment, with Republicans among them. Physically focused gear targets abdominal muscles and overall fitness.
Softball Commissioner Bill Brasher announced that wet grounds caused cancellation of two softball games at Fair Park Friday night. He said the games will be played next deck, replacing the Friday schedule.
Dr. Wailer Scott McNutt of Arkadelphia plans another run for governor of Arkansas after earlier Democratic and independent efforts. He will open his campaign at Pulaski county courthouse in Little Rock late August, while noting he will monitor lawmakers to curb excesses and urging a disciplined approach to state issues. The piece also touches on gym routines used by committee members and regional participation, highlighting trainers and the mix of industrial and rural attendees in late 1930s or mid century civic activities.
By Carol Way pattern 8458 offers a simple well tailored dress for large figures with paneled front, notched collar and pleated sleeves. Describes fabric options, size range, yardage, and price. promotion for Spring Summer Pattern Book and ordering details.
Lloyd Maness, a submarine mate, describes sealing a watertight bulkhead as 25 crewmen faced death and 32 others rode out the flood. He recalls the grim moment, his failed attempt to save a friend, and the grim duty of closing the door as the ship sank. He praises Lt. Naquin and recalls Shirley, a friend who was to marry soon, with quiet sorrow.
A fragmented report describes political party tensions between Republicans and Democrats amid a city gymnasium rivalry among House members and senators. It notes Representative Carter of Wyoming as a top Republican pitcher before retirement and mentions Belgian vehicle lighting regulations including ruby tail humps and orange lights.
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