17 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1936
Page
1
The Star disclaims responsibility for unsolicited memorials and tributes including cards inks and resolutions. Commercial papers will charge for tributes and memorials, with safeguards for readers against space-taking submissions.
The Family Doctor explains benzene and gasoline poisoning risks in industry and homes. Symptoms include headache dizziness fatigue and blood effects for benzene. gasoline causes drowsiness and stomach irritation. Immediate steps include moving to open air rest and, if needed, inducing vomiting and keeping the person warm.
Olive Ribble Barton recalls encounters with people who ignore geography, from a tan seeking cruise passenger to a college graduate unaware of continents. She stresses the value of location awareness, noting teachers who made geography a daily habit and the lasting benefit of mental maps for all ages.
John Barrymore recovers and visits the studio greeting colleagues except Grete Garbo while BoDy Rogers trials for College Hero. Burgess Meredith shoots Winterset then studios delay due to healing. MGM plans a revived epic after San Francisco backlash with new stars Lew Ayres and Slim Summerville. First Baptist Church Hollywood lights new building at opening ceremony.
A collage of gossipy notes and names from Hollywood scenes. Mentions include Walter Huston eyeing future pics after Corsworth success, Zuzu Pitts building a house, William Powell suspecting Joan Harlow over a noon sign, and Shaw criticizing a producer. Also notes about Zanuck, Astaire, Rogers, Langfuril, Lloyd, and unusual antics on set. 30 Copies of the Constitution slipped into the Washington Monument cornerstone.
Jeff Howard visits the Blue Grass farm and asserts claim to the house and rooms once owned by Crittenden Meed. He observes slave-era graves and the old cellar and mansion, and discovers Kate, Miss Kate, and the elderly man depart in cars. The tale ends with Howard noting the upstairs room and a high heeled shoe left behind, hinting at conflict to come.
The Starte announces nine candidates subject to Democratic action in Hope Arkansas for the city mayoral race on Tuesday November 24, 1956. A Ruff Boyett and Albert Graves are listed as candidates.
Universal Credit Company marks eight years serving Ford buyers with 60 plus offices opened since 1934 and plans further expansion in 1937. Chairman Ernest Kanzler cites confidence in postwar recovery as the firm boosts offices across the United States to support Ford, Lincoln, and Lincoln-Zephyr financing and lower credit costs.
The United States marked 100 years since independence with rapid growth and new states. On May 10 1876 President Grant led a 4000 strong military escort into the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. A new three cent commemorative stamp debuted, honoring the Declaration of Independence and featuring red and green ink.
Magnolia College in Arkansas reports Sultone's Magnolia Belle a purebred Jersey cow set a regional butterfat record, yielding 1,040.01 pounds in a year. The cow, under expert supervision, may qualify for the American Jersey Cattle Club President's Trophy. Her achievement marks the second Jersey cow in the area to exceed 7,100 pounds of butterfat after age ten.
President Ramseyelt defended a public work project and a city stadium dedication, while the American Federation of Labor urged unity in a nonpartisan stance. The report outlines labor planks of the major parties but the federation remains neutral on endorsements.
The funeral for J. T. Bowden Sr at age 61 will be held Sunday with pallbearers named as Charles Neuton Sr Arch Moore Harry Moore John Owens Jr Dr FB and L A Keith among others reflecting local community figures.
Notice states L Carter Johnson of Arkansas Bank & Company building in Hope seeks readjustment of assessed values. Any person desiring changes in his assessment may apply to the Board and present facts for reconsideration. Filing date stated as the Sth day of October.
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