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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1930

Page

4

Farm Committee in procuri ge orgs and hopes for festival progress

The article lists the Farm Committee in Hope and its many subcommittees under Ralph Router, detailing roles from general to publicity, float, parade, decorating, watermelon, and fair grounds. It notes ongoing leadership and the aims to boost the year’s show with community support, vendors, and increased business involvement.

Georgs Ralph Chammeree Hope Sion G Son Ralph Rew Spragins Nick Jewel Man Bob Hugue Cox M. M. Smyth W. Lloyd Spencer Washburn Carte E. O. Wingfield Talbot Feild C. C. Spragins Watermelon Tee and Walter Joe Kips Ira Halliburton Dewey Hendrix Fair Grounds T. Crasnoo Arch Moore J. L. Rodgers We Accident and First Aid Don Smith L. M. Lile Jim Martindale Frank Ward Mat Press Tulley Henry L. W. Young Gegil Weaver T. P. Boyatt Boyett Mae Duffie Basil Newton B. R. Hann P. Young Tow McLarty

Will Determine Bass Insanity at State Prison

Little Rock May 27 Warden Tad hunter said Dr Andrew J Bass the Bentonville convict and wealthy Columbia Missouri dentist sentenced to life for killing William Pearman in an insurance plot would undergo a medical examination to determine insanity after arriving at the state prison. If sane he will be kept at the prison and likely assigned duties. if insane he would be confined to the state hospital for nervous diseases. Bass is 55 and may resume dentistry among inmates.

Little Rock Tadhunter Arkansas Penitentiary Andrew J. Bass Columbia Mo William &. Pearman Bass Bentonville Edgar Fields Torhunter State Hospital Torlhunter Dire Arden Tucker Farm

Williamson Bill Transfers Prohibition Enforcement to DOJ

President Hoover signed the Williamson bill moving enforcement from the Treasury to the Justice Department effective July. The transfer aims to improve cooperation under the prohibition law and reflects congressional approval on Hoover’s recommendation. About 2,500 employees will be reassigned to the DOJ.

Washington Hoover Treasury Justice Department Congress Treasury Department G. Aaron Younguist Assistayey Forieral

President Signs Seven Pen Bills

President Hoover announced the signing of seven prison bills to expand prisons and reform systems. Plans include two Federal prisons, two reformatories, and several jails costing about seven million dollars, with sites near Erie Pennsylvania and west of the Mississippi.

Washington Hoover Erie Penn Mississippi River Kaa

Bishop to Speak at Pastors' School Visit

Bishop Hishoy Hoyt Dobbs, age seventy, will visit Hendrix-Hunceyson College for the pastors' school on June 4 and 5. This marks his first trip to the institution in his new assignment. He is expected to deliver several sermons and meet with church leaders in Arkansas and Louisiana.

Hishoy Hoyt Dobbs Louisians

Dentist Tarred and Feathered Drives City Into State of Excitement

In Hammond Louisiana Dr S L Newsom prominent local dentist was assaulted by a mob early today. He was covered with tar and feathers and dumped from an automobile in front of a late night restaurant. He fled the city by dawn and left town by sunrise. Newsom, a former Mississippi resident, has a large farm nearby and many patients among local women. Newspaper men refused to share details citing fear for their safety. The city reportedly remained in a state of high excitement early today.

Hammond 5S. L. Newsom Dyalight

Nashville Mart Is Dead in Ft Worth

Ray Weaver, 42, salesman for Inter Coast Trading Co, was found shot in a Fort Worth room at 3607 Elcampo Street. A .38 caliber pistol lay beside him. Weaver, son of the late Dr. J H Weaver, formerly of Nashville, was visiting relatives and survived by his wife, mother, and two sisters. Funeral services were held in Nashville with burial there.

Fort Worth Dressey Ray Weaver Inter Coast Trading Company Elcampo Street Nashville Arkansas Coneral Roy Weaver J. HL Weaver Fort Smith Merrick

Rotary Birthday Party Planned by Stamps and Hope Rotary Clubs

A birthday party for the Stamps Rotary club to celebrate its first year will be hosted by the Hope Rotary club at 10 o clock Wednesday night in Hotel Barlow. Rotarians and their ladies are expected to attend with music prizes and entertainment. Members from both cities look forward to the event, with a guest list coordinated by Carter Johnson secretary, and a notice issued by E. F. McFaddin president.

Stamps Rotary Club Rotary | Anns Hope Rotary Club Barlow Stamps Club Hone Haytarians Carter Johnson E. F. McFaddin

Pearman's Given $10,000 Verdict

In Bentonville Arkansas on May 27 a jury awarded Maud Pearman and daughter Julie 10 000 against Dr. Andrew J Bass in a life insurance murder and fraud case over the death of William R Pearman of Columbia Missouri. Bass had pleaded guilty earlier the same day. Sheriff Edgar Fields testified on the shooting near Gravette Arkansas March 26.

Bentonville Ark Andrew J. Bass Columbia William R. Pearman Columbu Ravage Anechauiv Maud Pearman Julie de, Bass Humiband Pearman University of Missouri Edgar Fields Fields Nea Gravette Bass

Hope High School Edition Tomorrow

The Star will publish an 8 page high school graduation edition. The 1980 Hope High class will run all departments except shop under Miss Carolyn Clark. Editorial and advertising staffs organized to replace the regular staff. A three-quarter page graduation photo engraving prepared for tomorrow’s edition.

Star Hope Hlaly School Carolyn Clark

Bearden Merchant Found Dead In Millville Pond

W A Jackson a Bearden merchant aged 55 or 58 was found dead in Millville pond near Bearden Camden area after driving to the pond and entering the water. A pistol near the body and a note on his desk cited insurance and business matters. He left Bearden years ago to live in Camden and ran a dry goods store for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children and was father to Robert W Jackson who died overseas in WWI. the American Legion post there is named for him. Coroner verdict ruled death self inflicted.

Ompen W. A.jackson Bearden Camden Melville Pond J. L. Galyon Hbnsett Bearden W. A. Jackson Millville

Ellis Leaves Estate of About $500,000

MEMPHIS May 27 A will filed Monday outlines an estate of about 50000? wait The text says about $40,000 left by Robert J Ellis wholesale drug store head and VP of the United States Chamber of Commerce who died here Friday Most of the estate goes to his son Robert R Ellis Jr West Point Miss his birthplace received $10,000 for chimes in honor of his wife Several charitable institutions benefited

Memphis Robert J. Ellis Wholesale Druge United States Chamber of Commerce Robert R. Ellis, Jr West Point Miss

105000 Acres Inundated by Red River Flood

In Couthapppi Louisiana May 27 reports say 6000 people homeless and 105000 acres flooded by Red River and its tributaries across Red River and Napchitches parishes. Rep James B Aswell appeals to Red Cross in Washington for relief funds to help 1000 families and purchase food for four weeks and replant 40000 acres. Refugee camps established, relief groups sought, Shreveport area notes recession with river expected to return within banks by June.

Coushappi Red River Napchitches Parishes James B. Aswell Washington Red Cross Organization Napchitches Parish Grand, Beoté Clareree Aire Jefferson Highway Napchiteches Parish Red River Parish Bull Bayou Christon Westdale Abington Grand Bayou Gahagain Shreveport

King Ill Will Not Attend Court

London May 27 Illness of King George will prevent him from attending tonight's third court of the season He presided at the second court on May 13 and 14 the first in two years due to illness He is 64 eight American girls were to be present tonight with six more to attend tomorrow for the fourth and last court of the season His trouble is not serious and not connected with his recent illness

London George

California couple depart after visiting relatives in the city

Mr. and Mrs. Carson of Los Angeles Cal started their return trip home today after a week spent with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crosnoe of B15 Est Division street and other relatives in this city. They are Mrs. Crosnoe's uncle and aunt.

Carson Los Angeles Cal Tom Crosnoe Division Street Crosnoe

Year As Bride Makes Anne Veteran of Skies

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, one year since her May 27 wedding to Charles A. Lindbergh, has become an accomplished flyer with 70,000 miles flown in 12 months. She earned a glider license, logged long flights from Los Angeles to the Maya jungle, the Caribbean, and Wichita, and endured minor accidents.

Anne New York Engiewood N. J Anne Morrow Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Lindbergh Los Angeles Maya Jungles Caribbean Sea Cleveland San Prouvisco Lindbergh Mexico City Newark

Vote on Treaty At Special Session Planned

Senator Watson of Indiana announced that the United States will call a special session after adjournment to consider the London naval treaty and related legislation. President Hoover indicated he would support the move, with mid June eyed for convening. Senate and House leaders discussed disposing of the naval treaty, rivers and harbors, and tariff measures before adjournment.

Washington Watson Indiana Senate House Hoover Johnson California Halo Ot Meine Naval Comemittey

Turner's Pacific speed flight begins from Roosevelt Field

Col Roscoe Turner and Gilmore the mascot lift off at 4 03 am Ce from Roosevelt Field New York on a one stop flight to the Pacific aiming to beat the current East to West speed record of 19 hours 32 minutes. Turner plans a fuel stop at Wichita Kansas after takeoff.

Roosevelt Field N.Y Gilmore Linn Cub Roscoe Turner Los Angeles Cal Pacific Frank Hawks Turner Wichits Kan Charles A. Lindberg

Bert Lytell Guilty On Income Tax Shortage

Los Angeles May 27 Bert Lytell actor pleaded guilty in a Federal Court to failing to pay adequate income tax for 1925. Judge William James postponed sentence until October. Government proof showed 1925 income about 66000 with 1380 paid in taxes and an alleged deficiency of 3582. The actor claimed unintentional error as the tax return was prepared after expecting a stage contract.

Los Angeles Cal Bert Lytell William James Lytell Wctoy

Texan Accused of Taking Excessive Fees

Texarkana May 27. In Bowie county Texas a suit was filed in district court for an injunction to stop Tax Collector M N Berry from collecting 2500 in fees this year 1930. The petition alleges Berry drew 242 68 illegally above the legal amount last year. District Judge Johnson granted a temporary injunction and the writ is returnable next term. Berry is serving his first term and recently had a nervous breakdown confining him at home for two weeks. He denies the charge.

Texarkana E. H. Beck District Court Bowie County Texas M.N. Berry Bis Berry Johnson Jada

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Procuri State Okeh’s Williamson Bill Prohibition Treasury Dept Louisiana City Nashville Mart Ft. Worth Howard County Rotary Hope Club Stamps Rotarians Rotary Anns Hope High School Bearden Merchant Jackson Ellis Red ‘Cross Organization Louisiana King of England United States Sumer Columbus Ohio Long Island Sound Atlantic Seaboard Mitchel Field Rapidan River Hicksville Long Island Maine Wichita San Francisco Lamont NEA Thomas ‘W. Lamont J. P. Morgan & Co Bert ‘Lytell
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