07 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented text references governmental and commercial items, dates, and prices. Mentions Nevada location and an item priced at $5.00 or $500 in unclear context. Includes stray phrases about cards, readers, and a newspaper column disclaimer. No clear event or person identified.
The Star outlines a plan to advance Hempstead county road construction under state highway program support. It highlights cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and agricultural groups to improve road infrastructure and reduce costs, aiming for practical benefits and more efficient local government.
Obituary tribute recalls Thaddeus H Caraway as a blunt, caustic yet principled U.S. senator from Arkansas. The piece lauds his honesty, commitment to common people, and role in shaping national debate, noting his influence amid a chamber of wealthy peers and the loss felt in Arkansas.
A Washington 12 year old sentenced to life for murder contrasts with an Ohio boy of about a year old who inherits millions. The piece argues class, poverty, and access to opportunities shape outcomes, noting the Washington case as a symptom of a fractured civilization and asking how long society will accept such disparities.
Mr and Mrs C L Reed left Sunday for Mineral Wells Texas. Mr and Mrs R M Patterson and their son J W visited relatives in Arkadelphia. Mr and Mrs W H Mack of Reed Caw were guests at the Barlow Monday. Mrs Lloyd Spencer Mrs Clarke White Misses Emma May and Evelyn Wilson Will host a bridge party on South Main Street tomorrow afternoon. Austin Brown of Washington was in Hope en route to Little Rock for Hempstead county livestock exhibit at the Arkansas State Fair. Miss Mamie Twitchell goes to Alva Oklahoma to visit Rev and Mrs LeRoy Thompson. Mrs D M Finley hosted her sister Mrs Meade Griffin and son Meade Jr of Plainview Texas.
A garbled column jumbles riffs on winter prophets, Rome overcoats, wartime echoes, and famous names. It cites Yorktown, Einstein, India widows, George Washington, Al Capone, and Al Yeas in a series of clipped, partially legible observations about society, governance, and daily life.
Rosston School opened with Prof H D Malloch as superintendent Miss Lorene Buchanan principal Miss Effie Tider Mrs Malone and Mrs Paula Palmer in charge of grades Velma Chamberlain leading music One untimely accident left Uncle Buck Phillips in hospital Monday after a shattered hip District Meet at Magnolia drew out rural mail carriers Pink W Taylor and J W Holloway with families Mr Taylor president of the district R C convention in Hope a fine gathering Sunday school well attended inviting others to join.
Henry Chapel potato digging activity marks a busy day in the community as residents share visits and support. Mrs. A R Simmons shows improvement, with multiple calls and calls on friends noted during the week. Visiting patterns include Finchers, Beards, Turners, and Cumbles across Rocky Mound and Hope, reflecting close local ties.
Guernsey School shows progress as faculty leads a promising year. Local social visits and Halloween event highlight a busy weekend with Miss Violet Brosius and Miss Nellie Hays, Miss Opal Wise, and several families sharing Sunday gatherings. Rev. Samuels preached at Water Creek with plans to return on the first Sunday in December.
Miss Arline Patrick is on the sick list this week. We wish her a speedy recovery and good health.
Local parish notes list gatherings at Water Creek church with families visiting and Sunday night singing well attended. Names include Miss Opal Wise Miss Adell Byers Miss Marjorie Byers Miss Margaret Hicks and others visiting friends and relatives in the community.
Washington reports a breakthrough for fruit shippers. Dr J. Cooley of the U S Department of Agriculture unveils a copperized paper wrapper that prevents decay, offering long distance fruit transport a relief from spoilage. The innovation aims to improve pear shipments and reduce losses for growers.
Southern agriculture leaders gathered in Birmingham Alabama Thursday to discuss shifting from cotton to money crops or food crops. Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Henry D Wilson supported food crops and urged a campaign to boost cotton consumption through advertising.
Hollywood actor Winther McBaglen plans a garden on his Flintridge estate featuring trees and shrubs named for friends. Each plant base will hold a copper plaque with the donor’s name and position in the picture industry. Gifts have included contributions from Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks among others.
Ohio Findlay college reports enrollment more than doubling in two years under President Homer R. Dunathan. A Findlay graduate who took office three years ago led a four-year growth plan, achieving the target in the first three years despite broader college declines.
Washington P overwork and indigestion keep Secretary Doak in bed at his McLean Virginia home. His office remains active as doctors order a full week of rest with no vacation since taking office last December.
Statesville telegraph reports Atha Buter of Pine Bluff was elected president of the Arkansas Synodical Worshop Organization of the Presbyterian church. Other officers named include Mrs C M Gray Bigtheville vice president Mrs Andrea Allen Hope treasurer Mrs Donald McQueen Jonesboro recording secretary and Mrs Wil Torey Fite Bhutt corresponding secretary. Main topic was stabilizing Arkansas college Presbyterian institutions.
Fayet teville Lions club initiates letter campaign asking Washington County quorum court to retain farm and home demonstration agents despite economy moves. The effort, led by Fayet teville club, outlines benefits of continuing the statewide program.
Three men robbed the First National Bank of Konawa Oklahoma shortly before noon Thursday. One man operated a sub machine gun mounted in an automobile while two others loot ed the bank and obtained about $2000. A crowd gathered but was kept back by the weapon as the trio fled northward. No shots were fired.
In a hotel room Mary and Bowen pursue a mysterious fingerprint match linking Eddie to a string of scandals. Bowen secures expert help, while Mary contemplates a risky confrontation with Dirk and the Fly as danger looms at the Jupiter House stakeout.
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