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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1932
Page
2
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The city announces the marriage of Hamilton E. McRae and Miss Katherine Old at St. Louis on Tuesday November 7. They will reside in Hope after November 16. The couple are among Hope’s most popular society members.
Mrs. E. E. Hudspeth of Texarkana visited family in Texarkana and Washington. Several locals attended Baptist church services in Washington. Bob Carrigan, Shirley Robins, and others made visits to Fulton and Hope. Funerals for Joe Fontaine drew attendees including Mrs. Ida Ellis and H. C. Campbell.
Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Luedeke credits Kruschen Salts with rapid weight loss, claiming 1 pound lost in a week. The ad touts a half teaspoon in hot water each morning, warns against fatty foods, and promises a four week bottle for a small price with a money back guarantee.
The Star's Platform pledges to use municipal power plant revenues to develop Hope's industrial social resources. It calls for pavement improvements in 1932, better sanitary conditions in alleys and backyards, and support for the Chamber of Commerce. A county highway program would build all weather roads annually and promote cooperative agricultural efforts. The plan also supports continued state highway progress, tax clarity, and a more efficient budget-driven government.
The author compares today’s global economic distress with post Napoleonic times and argues a new force is needed to revitalize industry. It suggests steam power once redefined economies and asks which modern factor could similarly transform trade, employment, and debt, promising global thanks to any innovator.
The article notes that both bridge and the amateur all games continually change rules year to year. It suggests shifts may favor teachers over players and reflects on how contract bridge and related forms evolved from whist. It urges casual players not to abandon the games for poker or pinochle amid ongoing changes.
Alfred E. Smith argues in his new magazine that the electoral college should be abolished and presidents elected by direct popular vote. He notes the college was designed to distance the people from the choice, but now acts as a rubber stamp with no valid reason to persist.
A collection of quotes emphasizes open participation and prudent public spending. The statements defend voting rights for all and urge frugality in city budgets while urging civic responsibility.
List of residents and guests visiting Hope and surrounding towns last week. Includes Mrs. J R Autrey Mrs C R White Mrs Geo Collins Mrs R C Stuart and others visiting from Texarkana Mineral Springs Cross Roads Shreveport Emmet Saratoga McNab and Washington. A party and miscellaneous shower were held at Mrs R C Reed's home honoring Mr and Mrs David Mitchell.
T B Freeman spends a few days in Marianna Forrest City Blytheville and St Louis. Mrs J B Shultz and Miss Nannie Jett of Fulton were yesterday guests of Mr and Mrs DuVall Perkins.
Miss Virgie Caldwell of Kirby spent the weekend with homefolks. Mr and Mrs Ches Stuart and Jim Stuart visited Ozan, while C R White visited Texarkana. Guests enjoyed a gathering with 20 attendees and gifts during the recent marriage event.
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