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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
2
The Star advocates more pavement and improved alleys and back-yard sanitation. It backs the county highway program and cooperative farming support to Hempstead county, urging practical rural progress. It calls for continued state highway progress, fearless tax reform, and a leaner budget system for efficiency.
The author argues against sentimental pity for criminals and urges redirecting sympathy toward youth in need. Police Commissioner Mulrooney cites urban hardship and the lack of safe spaces for children, stressing playgrounds and recreation as vital to steer youths away from gangs and toward constructive activity.
Reverence in Rockers notes that a church in Haines City Florida replaces pews with 300 hickory rocking chairs after a member complained of discomfort in sermons. The piece reflects on comfort versus temptation and whether easier chairs improve message delivery.
The piece criticizes Samuel Insull fleeing from Paris to Athens after his empire collapsed. It notes public sympathy cooled after the Teapot Dome era and warns his extradition pursuit may further harm his standing.
A collection of remarks cites Samuel Insull facing indictment in Greece over health related departure from Chicago. Clarence Darrow calls strong self righteousness cruel. Colonel Ruppert accuses plotting to marry off ball players to disrupt teams.
A summary of New York voting patterns in 1928 and 1930, noting Roosevelt's upstate appeal and large Democratic margins. Mentions Hoover Smith results, party control shifts since 1919, and the impact of economic issues and prohibition on the campaign. Also notes Lehman's nomination aiding Democratic solidification.
Columbus and Nashville residents Velma Webb and Robert Sipes married Friday night. A dinner event followed with seating for Mrs. Albert De Coix of Houston Mrs. Henry Murgler of Perry Oklahoma Mrs. Aliie Wilson of Schooley William Wilson Calvin Wilson of Pampa Texas and Mrs. J. C. Hill plus Mrs. T. C. Wilson.
Mrs. David Wilson and Mrs. James Green traveled to Texarkana while Mrs. J. C. Hill joined. Dr. David Shepperson and his mother visited here from Dorade. Mrs. Glen Ellis and children from Saratoga visited Shreveport. Thomas Boyett of Hope spent the week here. Several couples and individuals visited Texarkana Dallas and Stamps, including Ernest Delaney at the Texas State Fair and Phil Hatley of Little Rock.
A suburban thriller set in four connected houses shows four families bound by secrets. Clive Brook and Lila Lee star as a marital suspicion spirals into murder charges. Adrianne Allen’s actions trigger a courtroom and moral crash, with neighbors’ testimonies shaping a dramatic climax.
Mr. and Mrs. EF J Shepperson and other guests visited Hope events on Thursday and Sunday. Mrs. J L Anderson and Mrs W G Dudney joined a Sunday visit circuit. The Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary gathered Wednesday for a business session with a strong turnout led by Mrs Allie Wilson and devotional by Mrs E J Shepperson.
Washington notice reports Dan Pilkinton was absent from school last week due to sickness and mentions Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Pruitt and Mrs. involvement in the context.
Stan Ball accuses timber king Asper Delo of crooked practices and kidnapping plots. Ball saves Dona Delo from captors, is pursued by Swergin, and feuds with Dudley Winters who seeks Dona. Dona marries Dudley, Ball is captured, and the tale continues with ambushes, lynching threats, and a rugged pursuit along the Three Rivers trail.
Dana confronts a mob intending to hang Stan Ball as Montgomery confesses guilt for killings. She frees Ball, fights Swergin, and binds the scene with swift actions. Stan later rescues Dana and carries her to safety, ending with a wary reunion as the pursuit continues.
John Card attended the Baptist association at Bodcaw last Thursday. Jim Dugger visits San Antonio with his brother unseen in 3 years. Mr. and Mrs. Jean Pinegar visited Hope Saturday. Mrs. Kate Betts visited in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pilkinton. Flora Cotton spoke to the Hempstead health PTAs on child appetite and more. W. H. Weir, Jean Pinegar, and Finis Johnson traveled to Dallas. The B Y P U rendered a program in Ozan with a sermon by Rev. Trey Wheeler. W. L. Stroud attended the Hope air circus. Mr. and Mrs. Noel O’Steene visiting his mother, Mrs. Sadie O’Steen. Mrs. E. B. Black and Edward Stewart visited Hope. Jim Bearden of Beecky Mound visited his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Stroud. The Baptist Missionary Society met at Mrs. T. G. Haynes home and the Royal Service program was given. Crit Stuart and family spent Sunday with Columbus relatives.
Rocky Mound Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Butler Mrs. N. C. Purtle and daughter Lavene Mrs. Alford Bearden and Mary Francis visited relatives near Union on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Silvey of Willisville hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Deward Silvey. Doyle Purtle and Ralph Hunt of Rosston visited with local relatives. E. G. Steed and family traveled to Sutton. John Purtle and Mrs. Carl Ellis hosted Sunday gatherings.
The Hope Negro football team hosts the McRae high school Black Wolves of Prescott at the negro athletic field in Hope Friday afternoon. Rivalry runs deep as the two teams prepare for a highly anticipated matchup.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Justwed blaming a burnt meal on no fault of her own while Mr Li’ Bride questions the meat’s taste. Mrs Justwed retorts she used Unguentine to rectify the burn and improve the dish.
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