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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1930
Page
6
The Hope High School student run newspaper credits Elizabeth Middlebrooks as business manager and lists staff including Hilburn Graves Wilbur Breed Lois Dodson Arthur Miller Lane Taylor Agnes Smith and Hazel Hipp. The paper emphasizes school news and activities with A. B. Patten and Wilbur Breed noted among organizers and contributors.
A call for robust school spirit and mutual support at football games, urging students to back the team with enthusiasm and kindness. The piece contrasts pride in success with warning against arrogance, stressing lifelong fellowship and responsibility beyond pep rallies. It includes a quirky humor block about students and a joke sequence.
Oglesby teachers held an Auto Party Friday evening inviting area educators. Ford and Chevrolet contests saw Chevrolets led by Carl Hinsley triumph over Fords led by Miss Beryl Henry. Hosts provided refreshments at a Fill‑up Station after detours to a display parlor. Attending faculty included Miss Mina Mae Milburn principal, Mesdames Witt Green Hill Harmon, Miss Edith Lewis, Yollie Reed, Mable Ethridge, Nellie Porth, and Bessie Greene.
Hope's football notes praise improving offense led by Bill Wray Pete Brown Neil Bacon and Lyn Harrel while warning Arkadelphia will challenge. The article highlights dope on opponents changes, Winborh brothers risks, and a strong Garland Primary School spelling on week ending October 17 with top scorers Osteen Hamilton and Jones.
The speaker asks what was said about eight ounce clothing for average girls and notes Tom’s reply. He commented that it was a shame they must wear such heavy shoes.
The fragment presents a quotable exchange noting that what is worth doing is worth doing well, attributed to Talbot who quips about noticing errors when someone acts foolishly. The readable text centers on a boastful motto and a self deprecating aside about mistakes.
A tense line from a case of dust reveals a character in fear of losing mind while addressing a doctor. The dialogue hints at anxiety over medical care and payment for the visit.
A salesman named Mr. Wilburn-Good touts a book as cutting work in half indicating a discount on two copies. The fragment suggests a sales pitch and shopper skepticism.
Mr. Milburn approves the Pep Squad trip to Arkadelphia with about ten cars leaving Hope at 12 34 PM and arriving near 2 30 or 3 PM. Led by cheerleaders they plan an H formation between halves to boost the team's chances. Miss Autrey and choristers accompany as chaperones. A B Patten Jr and Dale Carlton join as cheer leaders assisting Katherine Briant and Winter Cannan.
Camden schedules three football games this week with two at Abbott field and one at Strong. Friday features the Camden Midgets vs Sandyland here, a key game on their slate. The Camden seconds travel to Strong to meet the first team, after a 4-0-1 start against Smackover’s first team. Strong fields a top Union county squad, promising a hard battle. Saturday sees the Camden Panthers vs Texarkana Razorbacks in their first post-1927 meeting, the week’s card centerpiece. Also notes Hot Springs’ 18-6 win last weekend, and the Little Rock East Junior Journal ready to debut Friday under new printers and staff led by editor Louis Gashot, with Embrey Scott as assistant editor and a full lineup of student editors and managers.
A teacher quizzes students on the ten commandments. Ed Percell quickly answers with four words: Keep off the grass. A separate line notes a scene of clothing and market loss dialogue, adding a quirky, stray moment.
A ten year study at Antioch College in Yellow Springs will explore photosynthesis to learn how plants manufacture sugars and starches from water carbon dioxide and sunlight. A $200000 grant from C F Gettring funds the research directed by Dr O L Inman with a chemist and a physicist joining to solve the chemical and physical problems. Students will assist.
The Hope High School introduces new football programs for upcoming games. They will include player rosters, the songs and yells, and advertisements from local businesses. Contributors include Elizabeth Middlebrooks, Katherine Briant, Bertha McRae, Talbot Feild Jr, under Chris Reynolds supervision, with backing from Hope business men.
The Glee Club met October 9 1930 with eight soprano singers eight alto singers twelve boys tenor and bass Iris Bailey pianist Vera Van Sickle librarian. Officers elected Gray Gentry president John roe vice-president Verg Van Sickle secretary Alberta Robertson treasurer. Next Thursday morning the club will begin active work under sponsor Mr Insley.
Hope High pep squad unveils red wool sweaters with white skirts or trousers for Friday exhibition in Arkadelphia. Briant's Drug Store funded the costumes. Leaders wear white felt megaphones. white berets complete the red and white ensemble expected to rally the crowd at the stadium.
The 10 B Home Room held a Halloween program with origin of Halloween jokes and readings led by Mary Sue Anderson, Miss Louise Lewis, and others, followed by a Who's Who contest naming top students and attributes. The 9-B section discussed fire prevention topics and readings. The 3-A room staged an Imaginary Trip to the Land of Education with a dramatic entrance. The 11-B and 5 program featured My First Day at High School and related performances.
The Hope High School pep squad announces new officers led by President Katherine Briant and sponsor Mary Gaines Autry. The article lauds Autry for dedication, notes prior leadership under Miss Osborne and Miss Allman, and reports strong community support and rising public interest after recent events.
The item outlines a playful version of sportsmanship rules with archaic phrasing and misspellings. It emphasizes fair play, humility in victory, respect for opponents, and honoring the game over personal gain, noting that true sportsmanship endures regardless of win or loss.
A list of numerous local women and a few men appears in the community directory, including Mary Jarrell Opal Garner Mattie Evens Avis Wilson Maxine Brown Martha Cantley Hattie Ann Feild Alice Mae Whddle Marjorie Higgason Marilynn Ward Xanthippe Porter Margaret Powell Mary Sue Anderson Margaret Kineer Rutha Mouser Beatrice Jones Frances Drake Helen King Canon Harritt Pritchard Ruby Owens Reba Bittick Gertha Bason Lenna Jones Louise Lewis Norma Turner Lucille Turner Helen Bowden Edna Earle Hall Dale Russell Elizabeth Mauldin Nell Helmes Gertrude Garland Dorothy Dodson Frances Darnell Winter Canon Katherine Briant Faye Ward Mary Louise Keith Miss Autey Miss Henry
Faye Samuel of the DéAnn 4-H clubs returns from the State Fair in Little Rock where she earned top honors. She won first place in poultry with Rhode Island Reds and captured multiple canning prizes, a house dress award, and a second for wool garments, totaling 17 dollars in prize money. She also earned a 10 dollar prize in an international dress contest and entered several Ball Jar exhibits and dress revue. This showcase exemplifies Hempstead county 4-H achievement and Faye’s dedication and skill.
A student pep meeting, led by Miss Beryl and booster Henry, urged all to show school spirit. Leaders Katheti and Winter Cannon showcased student body energy while reminding peers to support football players with discipline and effort for a stronger Bobcats team this year.
A local high school event at the Saenger featured a fashion style show with students Sh Sh, McRae, Feild, Foster, Franks, Bernier, Moses, and Ell all participating in tap and pajama costume modeling. Elizabeth Brooks and Grace Gray also modeled. more girls than boys joined, with four boys listed Neil Bacon and George Greenlee among the male participants representing local stores Penney A B Patten Patterson's and Geo W Robison & Co.
Field crowds erupt as Hope High supporters chant the Bobcats fight song noting Red and White colors and a marching cadence. The verses praise the team, declare they will win, and call for support with raised voices and school pride.
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