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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
5
Mrs. Sid Henry entertains with guests from Winter Haven and Little Rock as others visit Nashville for family illness. Brookwood PTA reports a successful Back to School party with 45 parents matriculating, coke raffle, Bingo prizes, and children’s recreation amid refreshments and games.
The column notes a fundraiser to buy books for needy children funded by party proceeds, with guests Coach and Mrs. Foy Hammans, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Welsh, and Mae Anderson of Little Rock visiting for the Hope versus El Dorado game. Other items include Synodical Presbyterian events in Fayetteville, Grace Hudson visiting from Carlisle, and family visits from El Dorado and Russellville plus a new baby girl born Friday at Josephine hospital.
A vintage notice describes dress patterns with collar and cut details for sizes 32 to 42 and fabric needs of satin or metallic cloth. It advertises a Fall Pattern Book by Jilla Boyd, priced 15 cents, with option to add a pattern bundle for an extra 10 cents. Send the coupon to secure a pattern and step by step sewing instructions.
The Gobert Memorial Baptist Church led by D. W. Bailey announces a revival starting October 21 with Bro. Hollis Purtell and a Sunday evening sermon by Rev. Robert Naylor of Nashville. Sunday school resumes in temporary quarters as renovations continue, with departments meeting in the garage on East Second Street and the Young Men’s class in the city hall led by Dr. W. R. Alexander.
Relief administrator Harry L Hop king said 12 rural industrial communities would be built immediately with relief funds. He cited an Arkansas project where 200 houses already cost 650 to 900 dollars each, with plans for 700 homes across 29 000 acres.
Rev Thomas Brewster presides as pastor. Haynes Bible class for young business women meets at the church with staff guiding attendees. Adult department gathers at regular quarters. Sunday school at 9:45. Communion service at 11. Young people's vesper at 7:50 p.m. Mid week hour Wednesdays at 7:40 p.m. Topic: Prophecy of Amos.
Senator Robinson commented on Adolf Hitler and Hjalmar Schacht, warning that without access to essential raw materials Germany faces higher unemployment. He praised Roosevelt's national recovery methods and suggested some potential moderation of Nazi Jewish policy and cautious regional collaboration with foreign powers.
Police inspector Frances of Lille faced exposure for a gambling and dope racket amid French unrest. Rumors spread that Romanians seek Mme Lupescu’s departure while discussions of new revolutions and Spain’s customs shift spark public commentary.
Payne Spears and Madison fueled a fast El Dorado showdown as the Bobcats rallied from a one point deficit. Payne and Madison produced multiple gains, a 40 yard TD pass, and a late scoring surge, while Hope failed to convert in the fourth. The Bobcats, led by Kemndy and Ramsey, pressured the Wildcats with strong defense and a disciplined running game.
In a letter dated October 19 1934 from Hope Arkansas Mrs Crollar Walters refutes claims that police and court officers conspired to jail her over a fictitious charge. She emphasizes the best interest of the child and notes custody orders can be changed if circumstances justify. She defends officers and asserts she will not speak further through the press.
The article discusses proposed gasoline tax schemes with references to Oregon collecting tax and the possibility of a uniform three cent per gallon rate. It notes Arkansas and the Petroleum Industries Commission as part of the ongoing state discussions and related actions.
The text notes cooperation in a determined battle against tax evasion and diversion of revenue from road building. It emphasizes unity in the fight to eliminate federal county and municipal gasoline taxes from a heavily overstated industry.
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