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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1932
Page
3
A poem by E. A. Guest extols garden spots and silver blue spruce as gifts to passersby. It contrasts cheerful yards with shared labor amid long hours, bitterness, and pain, arguing beauty and labor unite people despite life’s sorrows.
Mrs D H Lipscomb and Miss Maude Lipscomb visited Oklahoma City on Monday. Miss Marian Sevaeance of Durant spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs J T West. Dr and Mrs R O Brunk of Texarkana called on friends. Mrs Florence Hodgins of Shreveport stayed with Mrs James R Henry Sr and Miss Lucy Boyd Monday. Mrs Guy Crittenden of Little Rock visited en route to Ashdown. Mrs W T Gorham returned from Memphis. The First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society met with a Bible lesson on Ephesians led by Rev Wallace Rogers. Friends learn Mrs W M Reaves Sr is ill.
Miss Anita Allen returns to Hot Springs after visiting Lenna Jons. Dr. John Sykes former Rector of St Marks Episcopal will conduct services at St Marks on Wednesday at 7 20. Mrs Hollace Bain arrives from Shreveport to attend bedside of niece Mil dred Valentine who lies critically ill at South Main street home. Miss Martha Brant of Carlisle Ark weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Shiver. Mr and Mrs Ross Gillespie in Shreveport Tuesday. Mrs W W Johnson spent summer with her niece. Mrs Lee Hale Griffin and Mr Griffin visiting in Eugene Oregon with Mrs Matt Galster and Miss Van Galster. En route home Mrs Johnson visited Canada and other northern points. Mrs Charlie Shiver of Little Rock spent weekend with them.
In Chicago Governor Roosevelt argues prosperity hinges on increasing purchasing power for rural and urban workers, claiming a 50 million strong market can revive industry and jobs. He contrasts Hoover with a call for action and “America first” policy to spur world recovery. In Newark Al Smith campaigns on Roosevelt’s victory.
The Federal Land Bank of St Louis files a chancery order and an Arkansas sale will be held at the Washington Courthouse on November 10 1932 for 40 acres in Section 1 Township 1 South Range 24 West with a three month credit and 8 percent interest. Willlie Harris Commissioner.
The Hope Elks Hall hosts a Wednesday dance October 26 with Huston Ray and his 14 piece Columbia Broadcasting Orchestra from 1 to 2. Ray appears in a stage show at 8:45 at the Saenger theatre with his boys. The event, 1 dollar admission with ladies free, aims to greet radio listeners. Ray, a Broadway pianist and band leader, recently finished a Dallas Adolphus Roof season and Memphis Peabody engagement, then plans a world tour starting February 4.
Elizabeth City resident Nancy Elizabeth Muse born in the early 1800s walked a mile with her son to see a display of wax presidents. Spry at 100 plus, she has witnessed 23 presidents and plans to vote again in November.
The speech features a strong Roosevelt and Garner call for prosperity and denounces Republican policies. The speaker blasts prohibition as deceitful and mocks a vague Republican platform while labeling Hoover as a national leader allied with dry forces. The crowd welcomes the address amid a charged political rally.
In case No 2585 the Federal Land Bank of St Louis files a foreclosure against Dawson Burnett and others. The Commissioner will sell at the Wash Hempstead courthouse on November 10 1932 the SE quarter of the SW quarter and the SW quarter of the SE quarter of section 31 township 13 south range 25 west, totaling 80 acres more or less. Sale subject to law and court order with dates Oct 18 25 and Nov 1 listed.
Hope high school Bobcats began practice for an away game against Benton high school Friday afternoon since Benton field lacks lights. Jack Turner sustained a fractured rib last Friday night but will return to practice and play. Jacks may join practice early this week after illness. Coach Jones expects a hard battle as Benton and Hope prepare for a decisive clash. Glen Durham plans to take Bob kittens to Bradley for a Friday game after Benton.
S M Chambless, 44, father of seven, told Texarkana police he came from Hope to manufacture booze eight miles east of Texarkana. Officers seized a 100 gallon copper still just fired and destroyed 500 gallons of mash. another man fled. Chambless had prior liquor-law violations including a $150 fine four years ago in federal court.
Former Washington police chief Glassford faced limited power despite rescue efforts during major protests. He deftly managed hunger marchers and the bonus march, resisted evictions, and warned against escalating force. He rejected offers without real autonomy, remaining economically independent as he weighs new roles.
In Stockton California Mrs Behn Doer kin of Gratton found a live frog in hot wash water while washing clothes. The amphibian was rescued but succumbed to the heat.
A resident of a Texarkana rooming house was found guilty of possessing home brew liquor. The case details indicate unlawful possession at a local lodging, with verdict and related court actions noted.
A 72 ton whale, over 60 feet long, arrives by railroad and goes on view near the Missouri Pacific depot until 11 p m. The exhibit features a glass case on a railroad car, with Capt John Smith and Barnacle Bill Smith recounting whaling tales.
The cause No 2567 and pend complainant against G W Staggers and others, the undersigned, will sell at public sale in Hempstead within legal hours on November 10, 1932, the west half of NW one quarter and north half of SW quarter of section 15, township 12 south range 26 west, totaling about 160 acres in Hempstead County Arkansas.
A river pageant along the Ohio River from East Liverpool to Point Pleasant begins October 31 to mark progress of George W and is noted in his diaries. Four known locations along the river on that journey will be marked. The event honors historical exploration of the region.
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