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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1930
Page
3
A fragmented report from the Hot Springs fair notes strong belief in breeding turkeys. It mentions two entries with one selected, highlighting the event's focus on poultry quality and competition at the West Arkansas exhibition.
Local farmers report slow sales of radishes and turnips for autumn. They note few buyers, limited car traffic, and no major shipments completed. Vendors remain hopeful as harvest continues and community interest grows in fresh produce.
J M Harbin reports several acres of Hairy Vetch thriving this season. County Agent Lynn Smith notes the crop stays through winter, and when plowed under around Malet the soil is enriched. A corn following the Hairy Vetch will not require fertilizer.
Noel Buckley a 17 year old McCaskill High pupil was killed Friday night about seven oclock when dragged from a running board of a car by a passing vehicle. He died instantly witnesses say. Buckley survived by his parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Saturday at Macedonia Church near Blevins conducted by Rev W H Stingley.
A historical account details the turkey's origin in North America, its rise as a farm staple, the devastating blackhead disease from which it recovered, and modern methods boosting production. It highlights confinement, sanitation, incubator use, and balanced rations as key to a profitable comeback, with a note on a Corn Belt poultryman's 1981 expansion.
In a quiet home on a spring day Joy asks her father Harold for a restored family, recalling happier times before his departure. Marcia, the patient wife, watches as Harold confesses love, seeks forgiveness, and vows to mend the strained bond for Joy’s sake. The tale traces jealousy, separation, illness, and a hopeful reconciliation.
An automobile collision near Belton Friday night injured occupants of both cars. One vehicle was driven by Murfreesboro football coach returning from a four ball game with his team, the other by E. L. Bennson of the state highway department. The crash occurred about the same time as a fatal accident near McCaskill involving Noel Buckley.
Blevins finished a successful season by beating Murfreesboro 12 to 7 at Blevins last Friday. The win, their fifth of the year, came after a string of ties and a loss to Dierks. Murfreesboro, led by Red Owens, outgained Blevins 15 first downs to eight, but a late drive and a crucial touchdown sealed the triumph for Blevins, sending their loyal supporters into celebration.
M. L. Nelson and Company of Bleving sold 515 head of turkeys in the past week. Nelson delivered 300 to the state hospital for nervous diseases in Little Gack, ordered by D. L. Paisly, former Hope High head, now in charge of the hospital. Total birds sold this season reach 815, with many left for Christmas trade and breeding stock for another year.
Lykins Padgett of Hempstead County 4-H Club will travel to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago, leaving November 29 and returning December 6. The trip, funded by Swift & Co., recognizes the county’s top dogs and litter contest winner, with Padgett having earned around $25 at the Southwest Arkansas Fair. He will be joined by W. J. Jernigan and others from Little Rock.
Arkansas project completes a 14 mile road from Blevins to Nashville on road 24 through North Hempstead County. C W Robey led crews for seven months earning local praise for honesty fairness and community trust along the route. Residents along the road stress the crew’s gentlemanly conduct and strong work ethic.
Belton residents shared news of a busy week with family visits from Buck and Ethel Scott, plus Roy Pickett joining the school roll. Bley and Dodson families visited, while repairs to the phone line progressed after the new highway opening. The Rhodes brothers traveled to Hugo for a relative’s illness as the Literary Society staged programs and preaching services were announced for every fourth Sunday.
The road was donated by the people with broad support and no delays. The Rabey road force exits the community as the work is finished, marking a completed project and gratitude from residents.
Dr W C Martin will preach at the Blevins Methodist church Friday November 28 at 7:00 pm. He is in his third year as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Little Rock and grew up in North Hempstead county. His wife’s mother Mrs J H M Martin and brother Brice Beene live in Blevins. He planned Thanksgiving visit earlier but was invited to preach the sermon by the Little Rock Ministerial Alliance. Will baptize his four month old nephew William Marthy Beene during the service. A social hour and sandwiches and coffee will follow.
Local notes record Mr and Mrs Alvis Stkees of Ma Caskill shopping in Hope. Dan McCaskill a business visitor in Oran. Mrs Tom Wardlow of Hone visiting McCaskill. Noel Buckley funeral attended by many at Mascedonia near Blevins. Stephens gin at McCaskill shipped several bales of cotton. the gin only operates on Saturdays. the local cotton crop will be out in a few days.
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