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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1937
Page
4
Rep John L McClellan of Arkansas Sixth district urged Washington to limit the special session to farm legislation and keep other topics for the regular session He called for the president to set definite plans for balancing the national budget before the new session convenes in July and urged temperate conduct between sessions
District 3 road report lists routes from Rosston to Prescott and across multiple counties. Gravel conditions range from fair to good with slippery spots after rain and some asphalt sections. Notable segments include No. 8 Polk county to junction 84 and No. 27 Ben Lomond to Mineral Springs with 6.5 miles asphalt.
SUANGHAL China four Chinese troops said to have launched a counter-offensive Monday night to isolate a Japanese force estimated at 25 000 men from its landing base on the sea coast. Severe fighting raged west of Shanghai as both sides clashed.
Governor confirms Mrs. R. C. Kelly made a 500 dollar bond from Arkansas on a charge of assault with intent to kill a 68 year old Nashville Arkansas man. Sheriff Dily said posting bond was legal under the circumstances. The governor sent his brother to Mineral Springs to aid and arrange treatment for their mother who has suffered shock and lived as a recluse for decades.
J R Page in Chester hospital denies fault over Mineral Springs schooling and any exonerating statements to others. He offers no charges pressed, and says Mrs Kelly will drop the matter and he will be alone with her. Page says he has not given statements about the shooting and refers to Governor Rivers for information. His condition improves and recovery is expected.
The Hempstead County Red Cross membership drive starts Thursday morning with chairmen John Wiile of Blevins and Reginald Beattien of Hope coordinating committees for the campaign in Hope and surrounding areas.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South Little Rock annual conference meets at First Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 40 PM for the fourth time in the city. Committees have prepared hospitality and homes events under chairwoman Mrs C A Graves and a long list of local volunteers aiding in arrangements.
Federal economists forecast a slight reduction in watermelon acreage for next year. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics said a moderate decrease would raise grower returns. This season saw prices below 1938 levels despite favorable weather and high yields producing a very large crop.
J O Bryan age 66 of Hope died Saturday afternoon from a heart attack while being taken to a hospital. He was struck down about 5 p.m. in front of the Dudley Feed store on South Walnut street. A blacksmith by trade and resident of Hope since 1914, he Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday from the family residence 307 North Elm Street with Rev Thomas Brewster of First Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial followed at Rose Hill cemetery. Surviving are two sons William Bryan of Hope and Kenneth Bryan of Shreveport and one daughter Mrs Jack.
The Arkansas Supreme Court voided the Washington county salary act after petitions for submission were not filed 60 days before the November 3, 1936 election. The act carried 3,364 votes to 600 against. The court ordered a new trial for Hollis Ray of Marshall who pleaded guilty August 25 to poisoning his wife and faced the electric chair.
The Department of Agriculture projects a cotton crop of 18,243,000 bales on 44,616,000 acres, yielding 192.8 pounds per acre, with a record 258.8 pounds expected this year. Last year produced 32,299,000 bales on 33,736,000 acres, at 92.1 pounds per acre. Arkansas leads with 287 pounds per acre and 1,830,000 production this year, from Census figures showing 1,262,158 Arkansas bales.
The Star reprints Roy Allen of Hope's photos taken with an ordinary box camera during a Hope Company march in France in 1917. Elmer Murph of Patterson's developed the negatives back in Hope. The collection shows scenes of Rhine occupation, ruined towns, encampments, a French box-car scene, and a German castle overlooking a village, with captions noting details and insignia from the era.
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