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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1932
Page
4
The Star outlines political and economic support for scientific farming in Hempstead County. It urges cooperative farmer actions and practical rural organization to improve local governance and civic efficiency.
A historical analysis notes that foreign missions face a shift as secularism and materialism grow. It argues Christianity may ally with non-Christian faiths against the rise of atheistic philosophies, redefining the global religious conflict and the purpose of mission work.
Alabama legalizes near beer ending 17 years of prohibition on drinks with small alcohol content. Governor Miller vetoed earlier warnings but Congress passed the measure, signaling a broader shift in the state’s dry laws and hinting the 18th Amendment may endure.
The Kiwanis Club of Hope Arkansas promotes placing white crosses along highways to warn drivers after six local deaths in the past year. The idea, echoed in a News column, suggests crosses at death sites could slow traffic and remind travelers of fatal outcomes.
Ex-President Cal lidge notes open positions exist in creation while eee is mentioned. A social worker Mame Beatrix Lyall critiques modern parents preferring bone over backbone.
A melodramatic western chapter unfolds with Stan Ball accusing Delo’s timber boss Aster Delo of crooked acts and murder plots. Dana, torn between loyalty and danger, faces Swergin’s gang as Ball’s scheme edges toward a lynching confrontation and a perilous escape.
Massachusetts backed Alfred E. Smith in 1928 marking its first Democratic presidential vote since 1912. The article notes Smith's prohibition stance appealed to many, contributing to the shift from previous Republican dominance. It also covers 1930 elections with Coolidge, Ely, and Governor candidates, plus Tennessee and other state results and primary voting trends.
A student blurts out a quip about not knowing where the Azores are prompting a teacher to advise future memory of misplaced items. The exchange highlights classroom humor during early lessons.
In pursuance of a Chancery Court decree dated October 7 1932 the Federal Land Bank of St Louis seeks sale of property in Hempstead County Arkansas. The West Half of the Northwest Quarter and the North Half of the Southwest Quarter in Section 15 Township 12 South Range 26 West totaling about 160 acres. Sale set for October 10 1932 at the Washington Arkansas courthouse with three month credit and 8 percent interest. Commissioner Willie Harris signs the notice.
In the cause No 2560 between The Federal Land Bank of St. Louis as complainant and E L Judkins and others as defendants, the commissioner will offer for sale to the highest bidder at the front door of Hempstead County Courthouse Washington Arkansas on October 10 1932. The real estate is one acre in the southeast corner of the SE4 of the SE and Section 35 with metes and bounds described.
Under authority of case No 2538 in Hempstead County, Emma Armstrong and others are named defendants. The undersigned will sell at the courthouse entrance in Wash Hempstead on November 10, 1932, the NW quarter of the SW quarter of Section 1, Township 11 South, Range 24 West, containing 40 acres.
A legal notice notes case No 2585, listing the Federal Land as complainant and Dawson Burnett as a party, with further parties unspecified. Proceedings are pending within the court system.
The undersigned Comenietonis of spi Sonn will sell at public auction at the front or Hempstead within legal hours. On Thursday November 10, the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31 in Township 13 South Range 25 West, containing 80 acres more or less, Hempstead County Arkansas, with approved security and a lien retained.
In pursuance of authority a sale is set for November 10 1922 by E Burns Commissioner of said Court to the highest bidder at the front door. The described real estate covers NE of NE%4 and SW of NE%4 and SE of NW%4 in Sec 26 Township 14 South Range 25 West containing 120 acres. Commissioner in Chancery Oct 18 25 & Nov. i
Jim Ward came back from St Louis last Friday. John F. Taylor remains a loyal supporter of The Star since its first issue. Local visitors include Homer Beale of Columbus and A L Propps of Columbus. Rexall meeting attendees Carter Gibson and Eugene Hall travel to Little Rock. Humorous quip about an ash man earns town laughter.
Warning order issued in Hempstead Chan cery Court by Federal Land Bank of St Louis against Ferman J Gordon et al. Defendants R M and Mrs R M Zingg must appear within thirty days to answer the complaint. Witness Willie Harris clerk with seal October 3 1932.
The senior class organized under chairman Mrs Glenn Coker elected Watt Bonds as president and Tralia Nelen as secretary treasurer with Kathleen Brown as sponsor. Other members include Velda Wardlow Charlie Morton Adelle Wilson and several others as they plan a profitable year and aim to be the best senior class yet.
Pursuant to a Chancery Court order dated October 8 1932 case No 2576 Uni Building & Loan Assoc vs L M Boswell et al a commissioner will sell at public vendue at the front door of the United States Post Office Arkansas Hempstead County on November 1932 during judicial sale hours the described real estate Lots 17 and 18 in Black 11 Wells Extension in Hope Terms require purchaser to execute bond with security bearing 10 percent interest from date of sale until paid and a lien to secure the payment of the purchase price with all necessary details provided by the Court commissioner in Hempstead County.
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