Hope High School Restores Nine Month Term
The Moye Board of Education voted to restore a nine month term for Hope High School after cutting eight months last year. The 1935-36 expenditure totaled about $34,000 for seven months, and the 1936-37 budget was set at $44,897.50 for nine months. Staff for white high school and elementary grades were elected at the Thursday meeting with Superintendent Miss Beryl Menry. a separate decision on the Negro faculty was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Menry
Setton
Jnnes High School
Unemployment at Lows Seen Since 1931
Washington report states that the American Federation of Labor estimates 726,900 workers returned to work in April as unemployment fell to under 7.2 million for the first time since 1931. Data show 40,845,000 employed and jobless total dropping from 12,000,000 in March to about 7,060,000, with leaders warning recovery remains uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willian Green
Ameren Federation of Labor
Federafion
Federation
Uvat
Groen
Deputy Revenue Officer Summers Reconsiders Resignation
In a Texarkana call, Deputy Revenue Commissioner Paul Summers withdrew his resignation, stating he will remain in the Revenue Department through June 15 and may enter private business. Summers, long associated with Texarkana, was named chief deputy by Earl Wiseman and was once head of the beverage division during Furlo administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Paul Summers
Eputy
State
The
Newel
Texarkana
Earl Wiseman
Futrell
Revenue Department
Wisemary
Formely
Fred Watson
Fue Jrell
Summers
More Troops Move Into China From North China
Troop transports bearing infantry and air forces arrived at Tangtry port, bringing Japanese strength in North China to about 10,000. The Nanking government, abandoning silence, broadcast speeches denouncing Japan’s growing force in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiensin
China
v—Pour Jap
Hibs
North Chin
Tangtry
Port Entrance
Tentsin
Pieping
North China
Chlow
Nanking
Youths Play Ends Tragedy as Boy Is Killed
In Judsonia Arkansas seven year old Bobby Don Will died instantly when a 16 gauge shotgun discharged accidentally while playing with a neighbor. He was at home about three miles east of town. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coupell and a sister Madine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judsonia
Ark
Bobby Don
Will
Hure
C.C. Coupell
Madine
To Study Griffin Smith Candidacy Despite Johnson Plea
Arkansas Democratic leaders plan a June 6 meeting in Little Rock to discuss the eligibility of Griffin Smith for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. Chief Justice C E Johnson prefers the voters decide, while Governor Fu trell urges no certification of an unqualified candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Johnson
Terarkana
J. D. Head
State Democratic Committee
Little Rocke
Griffin Smith
The
Supreme Court
C. E. Johnson
Furrelt
Rattle Rock
Futrell
Democratic State Committee
Arkansas Supreme Court
State Committee
Jonson
Little Rock
C. £. Johnson
Arkansas
P. D. Head
Texarkana
Head
Hotel
Marion
Textarkana
Democratic Party
Hend
Heid
Sevier County
Democratic Central Committee
Griff Smith
Co String Band to Be Organized in Hempstead County
Ruel Oliver, WPA Hempstead county music director, announces rehearsals for a newly organized county string band at 3 p.m. each Saturday at city auditorium. Musicians playing any string instrument or harmonica are invited. The recreational group mirrors similar efforts in Virginia and other states. Oliver, with 20 years in the field, will lead. Attendees are urged to join this week’s rehearsal. no tuition is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel Oliver
WPA
Hempstead
City Auditorium
Virginit
Oliver
Townsend Case Sent to Court by House Action
In Washington the House voted 271 to 1 to cite Dr F E Townsend and two aides on contempt charges and transfer the case to the U S district attorney for action. The district attorney said no action until fall, likely after the election. Also cited were Rev Clinton Wunder of New York and John B Kiefer of Chicago for failing to appear before the committee investigating the old age pension plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
F. E Townsend
Aovate
House
Townsend
United States District Attorney
Clinton Wunder
New York
John B. Kiefer
Chicago
Wunder
Kiefer
Urey
Ly Yveid
Waukesha Steamboat Sold After Poker Rivalry
In 1804 on the Reid river stern-wheeler Waukesha at Fulton, Henry Cox won $2,000 in cash a plantation and the steamboat from W H McWhorter after a poker game. The deal centers on the Fulton scene described in Hope Star’s Centennial edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid River
Waukesha
Fulton
Fay Waukesha
W. H. McWhorter
Henry Cox
McWhorter
Cox
Hope Star
First Cotton Square Brought Here Friday
The first cotton square reported this year was brought to Hope on Friday from the T. J. Drake farm near Patmos. The square was produced by Richard Johnson who lives on the Drake farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Friday
T. J. Drake
Patmos
Richard Johnson
Drake
Believe Legion Band Is Broken in Jackson County
Reports say fear-stricken Black Legion members burned their hoods as authorities mapped plans for a fight against terrorists. Dudley Owen of Jackson County declares the backbone of the organization broken amid Black Legion stronghold activity in DevroIt Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devroit
Mich
Black Legion
Progereutor
Dudley Owen
Jackson County
Robbers Abandon State Owned Car
A state owned automobile stolen Wednesday night from E. C. Shelby state revenue officer was abandoned at a railroad crossing near Sweet Home by two armed men. The car was later recovered Thursday at Morrilton by Sheriff Olin Fullerton. Shelby, forced to surrender his vehicle, aided by patrolmen in pursuit of the attackers and the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattle Rock
E. C. Shelby
Sweet Home
Morrilton
Olin Fullerton
Couway County
Shelby
Rose City
Staub and
Haynie
Buireau
Sought For Killing Located in New Mexico
Hampton Ark sheriff reports Clinton Medlock, an African American, captured by New Mexico officers for the slaying of Rey Spear, a prominent Tineman merchant, who was killed with an ax during a visit to Medlock’s home over a year ago. Sheriff Parker and deputies pursued the case across state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Ark
Sparkey
Calhoun County
New Mexico
Clinton Medlock
Rey Spear
Spear
Medlock
Parker
Three Groups Urged to Oppose Lynchings
WEST POINT MISS. Cooperation of the press, pulpit and home to curb mob voting was urged Thursday at a public meeting before the Mississippi Council for the Prevention of Lynchings led by Jessie Daniels Anns, executive secretary. She called these three groups powerful influences in life and urged their work to wipe out this erring. A community singing will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the Shower Springs community east of Gope, asking attendees to bring songbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Miss
Shower Eprings
Gope
Pension Checks in Mail Monday in 41 Counties
Welfare Commissioner C. H. Andrews announced the state department would mail the first old age pension checks to pensioners in 41 counties on Monday. He said checks would be mailed to other counties as tabulations are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
C. H. Andrews
State Department
Queen Mary Sets Speed Mark on Atlantic Run
The Queen Mary reportedly broke the Normandies record for a full day run by traveling 747 miles to noon ship time on Friday while en route to New York. Passengers noted vibrations aboard as the liner maintained an average speed around 28.79 knots, with top speeds near 32 knots during a 326 mile course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cherbourg
Atlantic
Iowa Primary to Be Held Monday
Iowa voters go to the polls Monday for a Republican dominated primary with Senator Lester J. Dickinson facing five challengers including Brookhart. Other Republican entries include Gary Manning Linville Burt Baker and George Chaney as the party stakes a potential bid to regain control of the West Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Midd- West
United States
Lester J. Dickinson
James J. Purley
Smith Bevalhart
New Deal
Yes
Towa
Dickinson
Brookhart
Muscatine Econedicline Upertor
George Chaney
Gary Manning
Linville
Emperors Arrival at Gibraltar as Private Citizen
Bulletin reports Halle Selas, once emperor of a vanished realm, arrived at Gibraltar as a private citizen. He traveled from Palestine to British possessions, seeking asylum or refuge, amid international intrigue surrounding his status and possible claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Lile to Head Tri County Clinical Society Meeting
Dr Lile, Hope physician and surgeon, elected president of the Tri County Clinical Society as doctors from Hempstead Nevada and Clark counties met at Hotel Barlow. Officers named include Dr R L Bryant Arkadelphia secretary and three vice presidents Dr O G Heart Present Dr BE Carter Arkadelphia and Dr H H Darnell Columbus. A program featured Blood Dyscrasins kidney conditions and insulin protamine discussion. Next meeting set for Arkadelphia June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lile
Hope
Tri-County
J. E. Knighttop
W. 8
Allum
J. EB. Knighton
Arkadelphia
Two Red-Tail Hawks Captured From Nest Near Hope
Two half grown red-tail hawks were captured alive Thursday by Hope men cutting piling at Clear Jake. The nest was toppled and the birds were taken to F. E. Cheney’s home. Dr. P. B. Carrigan confirmed they are red-tail hawks, the largest hawk in the area, with a wing spread of about 5 to 6 feet for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Clear Jake
F. E. Chaney
South
Walnut Street
Hope Route Two
Star
Louisiana legislature debates taxes to fund social security programs
In Baton Rouge lawmakers push tax measures for old age pensions and federal cooperation while Leche allies seek fixes to finance subsistence programs. The bill to restore home rule to New Orleans targets patronage and taxing powers and would retire Mayor T Semmes Walmsley on a $5,000 annual pension. John D Rockefeller Sr. noted at Ormond Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Huey PB. Long
Roosevelt
Leche
New Orleans
T. Semmes Walmsley
Long
Walmsley
Texarkana Arrests Convict After Fatal Angola Shooting
In Louisiana and Texas reports, a posse pursues Wilford, an escaped life term convict, after a fatal shooting near Angola. Prison officials describe a chaotic chase through Feliciana parish with bloodhounds and armed guards. A local youth, William Wade, is killed at the prison perimeter. two guards are wounded in the store area clash as authorities close in on the convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Texas
Wilfred
Louisiana
Himel
Angola
Wilford
Nelson J
P Percy
West Feliciana Parish
Prig
Tom J. Pluitt
Charles Cory
Stor
Woman's Death Is Result of Poison
Greenwood Arkansas. Sebastian county officers continued their investigation into the death of Mrs William Stallings 36 after an autopsy showed death by poisoning. Dr Hugh Johnson county coroner said the death was caused by poisoning and the determination of who gave the poison remains undecided. The husband William Stallings 39 was detained at Fort Smith and Miss Erma Williams sister of the deceased was in custody of Maud Harrison probation officer of Fort Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waimai
Wiliam EF
Bunk) Stallings
Fort Smith
Erma Williams
Stallings
Maud Harrison
Forth Smith
Peace Hero Nominees Named After Ark Crash Tragedy
Memphis readers learn of nominees for a peace hero tribute following the January plane crash near Goodwin Arkansas that killed 17 people. Names include Perla Gags picini an America Airways stewardess, George H. Bachelor VP of Guaranty Bank & Trust and Episcopal leader Br. 7 liom Krausy former bacteriologist at General Hospital. A committee will meet Friday morning to approve the honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tena
Perla Gagspicini
America Airways
Goodwin
Ark
George H. Bachelor
Guaranty Bank & Trust Co
Episcopal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hope High School
Sarah Stroud
H. Hammons Glenn J
Durham
Bessie Green
Helen Batty Mex
Theo P. Will
Henry Hignts
Mabel Ethridge
Nation Wylie
Pansy Wimberly
Wellie Porter
Mamin B. Holt
Howard Byers
Helen Meltac
Winnie Lee Flay
C. L. Renfree
Fanny
U.S
John H. J. Upham
Columbus
Kansas City
American Medical Association
Ohio State University
College of Medicine
Upham
Atlantic City
Wiseman
Chicago Municipal
James
Believe Legion
MembGer
Secret Order
Conway Sheriff
Andrews
Queen Mary
Mid-West
Bulletins
Dr. Lile
Hope Man
Tri-County Medical Organization
F. E. Cheney
Cecil Woodul
Florida
Ormond Beach
Fla
John D. Rorkefelley
Bratislava
Texarkan
Greenwood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!