19 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
1
Your chance of living long depends on the kind of job you have. High death rates are found among hostlers and stable-hands, while garage workers show much lower rates. Aviators face very high death rates, teachers and college presidents show low rates, and doctors have above average mortality. Income and rest also influence longevity.
A BOOK A DAY reviews Knox Still Dead and Christie Murder in the Mews Rows, noting Knox’s clever plots and dry humor, Christie’s poisonings and Poirot’s influence, and Bierstadt’s Enter Murderers collecting notable American murders with gusto.
An essay on child chores and adult reluctance to dirty hands. It argues not overburdening children with work, but notes many people decline tasks like cleaning or lifting grime. The author recalls examples of disdain for dirty hands and advocates teaching resilience and shared responsibility in daily labor.
An old column by Alicia Hartey argues the value of limbering stretching and conditioning for professional dancers. It notes that dancers train beyond steps with exercises to keep figures trim and supple citing the Albertina Rasch troupe as an example.
Instructions describe a ballet based workout for abs back and legs. Stand with heels together arms at sides bend knees raise arms to shoulder level then pull up using back and stomach muscles repeat twenty times. Also reports social notices including church gathering and neighbors visiting in Hope area with several family names and locations.
Sidney Griff, famed criminologist, seeks access to Mrs. Cathay after police report Charles Morden’s murder. Griff visits Cathay’s expensive, somber home, meeting a strict butler as he prepares to confront the grieving widow and advance the investigation into possible poisoning cases linked to Cathay and her circle.
Criminologist Sidney Griff visits Mrs. Cathay who battles fear over a newspaper driven attack on her husband’s reputation. He reveals a reporter investigating Frank Cathay’s standing was murdered, prompting Mrs. Cathay to reveal shock and deny seeking medical aid as Griff departs to place a long distance call.
Mickey Cochrane was named the American League's most valuable player by the Baseball Writers' Association, edging Charlie Gehringer by two votes. The Detroit manager guided the Tigers from fifth to pennant, earning a $1000 bonus. Gehringer and other top vote recipients are noted, with Babe Ruth absent and Vernon Gomez among leaders.
Washington residents attended the Synod of Arkansas sessions in El Dorado while others returned from Memphis. Local folks joined the Baptist Link River Association in Mineral Springs, and services included a Mrs J C Williams burial procession to Prescott. Home Demonstration club demonstrated bread making, a new musical club formed, and multiple visits with relatives occurred around Hope and Dalrag Texas.
Saturday gatherings and Sunday visits fill the social pages with names like Mrs. Paul Gathrey Camden and Marl Yates in Dallas. Families from Sutton Sutton and Delight frequent Prescott and Delray while CCC camp members Dierks join relatives in town.
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