Hope Hempstead county progress and reforms teased
The Star outlines The Platform events for Hope County focusing on municipal power plant development and social improvements. It notes Chamber of Commerce backing and county efforts for weather roads, sanitary conditions, and cooperative farming benefits. Progress on state highway plans and efficient government is urged.
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Cuty
Socialesources
Hope
Isiuend
Chamber of Commerce
Cegf
Hempstead
Toton
Kansas
Humility in the face of the expanding universe and Hubble
The essay reflects on Dr. Edwin Hubble addressing audience about the universe’s vast diameter and starless voids. It notes the mind’s edging accuracy with the 100-inch telescope, the persistent limits of knowledge, and the enduring mystery beyond the sky despite scientific advances.
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Edwin Hubble
Gence
Future Chances For Young Graduates In A Fast World
A reader from a southern college asks if today’s young people have the same odds of success as earlier generations. The editor quotes Mergan Harris saying opportunity is immense now. success hinges on character, integrity, energy, and steady work. Those who master a single skill can rise quickly, while higher standards favor the skilled.
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Leadingouthern College
Ethan
Tarve
Mergan Harris
West Point
Miss
Racketeers and Cancer Described by Chicago Specialist
A Chicago specialist likens cancer cells to racketeers in the human body, drawing a stark analogy. The comparison suggests how malign cells grow and spread, harming the body, and mirrors how racketeers devastate American cities with rapid, destructive influence.
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Chicago
Alo
The Hope of Recovery amid Panic and Pragmatism
A speaker at a Friday night Chamber of Commerce event urged realism about panics. He argued federal steps helped banks but did not prevent individual hardship, noting prosperity is personal, and recovery begins when personal troubles become shared signs of improvement.
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Anfial
Chamber of Cottierce
LE Dont
United
Gane
Leopold
National Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve System
Arkansas
United States
Indiviea
Newa
Lke
United States Chamber of Commerce
Hope
Inane Opinions Stir Debate Across Nations and Nations
A kaleidoscope of statements from this era notes aviators, prohibition shifts in North America, and a Somerset English civic gesture. A Swiss sounding movement for human perfection surfaces, while a noted American figure is referenced. The text blends social commentary with playful jabs and hints at broader cultural tensions of the time.
Dolly Gann Urges Republicans to Back Hoover in 1932
Mrs Dolly Curtis Gann sister of Vice President Charles C Curtis urged Ohio Republicans to re elect President Hoover at a Women’s Republican Club of Ohio luncheon. She praised Hoover’s plans to aid business reduce depression lower taxes and restore world stability. She warned removal from international councils would be a calamity for the nation and world.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dolly
Curtis Gann
Charles C. Curtis
Hoover
White House
Oldest Hempstead bank opens Columbus branch in county
Hope observers report Do You iS The Hempstead County Bank opened a Columbus branch this week. R C Stuart served as cashier. Thanksgiving in Hope featured service at churches and a football game amid bank, political, and social chatter. Curtis, Parks, and McFachtin were among figures noted in national affairs discussions as Hoover era cabinet decisions loomed.
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Hempstead County Bank
Sec
Columbus
R. C. Stuart
Local Churches Schedule Weekly Services and Thanksgiving Drive
The churches announce Sunday School in departments at 9:45 a.m. Bible study and worship services follow at 11:00 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. with sermons on The Power of the Gospel and The Millennium. A 6:45 p.m. Young People meeting and a Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. are listed. Union Thanksgiving service features Rev. W. P. Witsell. Donations of food or clothing will aid needy families, through John G. Reese and C. D. Brown Jr. Eider.
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Dorsey McRae
The
Baptist Church
Union
W. P. Witsell
Christ Episcopal Church
Little ‘Hock
Paul
Jesus
Christ
John G. Reese
C. D. Brown
Eider
First Christian Church Bible School Seeks On Time Attendance
Our Bible School meets at 5:45 with good interest and a teacher for each class. As usual we will have Communion at the close of the Bible School and invite as many as can stay for this part of the service.
The Church of Christ Services and Activities
The Church of Christ led by John G. Reese lists Bible study at 10 AM and services at 12 PM and 7 15 PM on Lord's day. Sermons titled The Pure in Heart and Think on These Things. Ladies class Monday 2 30 PM and prayer gathering Wednesday 7 30 PM. Reese preaches at Crank's School House Sunday afternoon. Lee P. Mansfield to preach Monday 7 30 PM. Church plans winter charity, with each member bringing items each Sunday.
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Brother Reese
Crank
Lee P. Mansfield
Church of Christ
First Baptist Church Announces Thanksgiving Service
The First Baptist Church with Pastor W. A. Bowen invites non Sunday School attendees to join at 9 45 each Sunday. Morning preaching at 11 9. A 7 30 program replaces the regular service. The annual city Thanksgiving service is next Wednesday at 7 30 in the Baptist church with Rev. W P Witsell of Little Rock as speaker. Strong attendance urged.
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Baptist Church
W. P. Witsell
Little Rock
First Methodist Church Announces Weekly Schedule
J L Cannon, pastor, invites attendance at Sunday School 9 45 a m and worship 11 a m and 7 30 p m. League 6 45 p m. Board of Stewards meets 2 p m in final session for the conference year. Thanksgiving service at Baptist church Wednesday evening means no prayer meeting at Methodist.
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Board of Stewards
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Government in Business and Odd Town Ordinances
A town meeting recounts an old horseless carriage ordinance requiring drivers to halt near town boundaries and contact the village chief of police. The speaker notes such laws are repealed, and discusses the expansion of government in private business. The event includes remarks by Ralph Routon, W. Homer Figg, and Father George Strassner, with a plea for the Arkansas Crippled Children’s Home campaign. A Hope High School duo provided musical and dramatic entertainment.
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U. S
Leopold
Ralph Routon
Chamber of Commerce
W. Homer Figg
George F. X. Strassner
W. R. Anderson
Father Strassner
Arkansas Crippled Children’s Home and Hospital
Church Conference Attendees Visit Families in DeAnn Sund ay
Holly Grove M B Derryberry and family attended a church conference at DeAnn Sund ay. Mrs Hembree and daughters Pauline and Beatrele were Sunday guests of Mrs Lee Gorham and children. Gorham and Lee attended conference at DeAnn Sunday. Jast wee Misses Annias and Hayse Clark spent Saturday with sister Mrs J C Atkins.
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M. B
Derryberry
DeAnn
H. W. Timberlake
Hope
Tilman Hembree
Pauline
Beatrele
Lee Gorham
Gorham
M. L. Thomas
Patmos
R. T. Hembree
Jast Wee
Annias
Hayse Clark
J. C. Atkins
W. J. Hartsfield
Annie Joe Timberlake
Blevins
A. B. Black
Shreveport
Dave Watkins
New Hope
R. Ly Elliott
Herman Worthy
Carl Evans
Harrison Worthy
Bluff Springs Health Deteriorates. Local Folks Affected
Mr. Guy Ellis was taken to Core Donnell hospital after a few days of illness and is not doing well. Br. Erwin missed a Saturday appointment due to bad weather. Mr. R L Purtle and wife visited Mr W L Shipp and family Sunday night. Br J W Erwin spent Saturday night with his daughter Mrs E M Mosley.
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Guy Ellis
Donnell Hospital
Erwin
R. L. Purtle
W. L. Shipp
Br. J. W. Erwin
E. M. Mosley
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