28 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented notice describes a memorials policy comparing city carrier and mail subscription rates. It mentions payments in advance, with monthly and yearly prices, and lists Hempstead Nevada LaFayette as locations. The readable text is garbled but centers on subscribing and processing memorial notices.
The Star endorses municipal power plant drive to develop Hopé resources in 1931 and improve sanitary conditions in yards. It urges county programs for building a drought road and gradual reduction of support, advocating cooperative effort for better governance and state highway efficiency.
The article argues that the desire for peace lies with ordinary people who must pressure leaders. It notes wars arise from leadership failure, not mass stupidity, and urges altruistic leadership to harness humanity's capacity for self-denial and bravery toward peaceful ends.
The article notes ambulances stationed near airfields during war to warn pilots and later suggests California place and display ambulances along highways to cut delays in accidents. It argues visible ambulances could deter reckless driving and save lives by speeding victim transport to hospitals, citing Jonesboro Evening Sun.
A professor explains an ancient relief plan during Tiberius era. Prices and real estate sank, taxes rose, and loans froze. A 5 million dollar fund offered mortgage loans without interest for three years, a measure likely broader than the figure suggests.
A large rush of applicants floods Civil Service exams for federal posts as unemployment and job insecurity drive people from out of school, unemployed, or seeking stable government work. Demand rises for stenographer and typist roles, while applications swell for junior engineers and technical posts, with tens of thousands vying for limited positions. The process includes lengthy forms, medical and conduct questions, and standard background checks.
Mormon group in Salt Lake City roots for Ralph Pugmire to echo George Von Elm by seizing a national amateur golf title. Pugmire, a youth with Von Elm flair, posted a 65 final round on the Copper Club area course to finish 14 under par after four rounds, concluding Utah’s summer tourney.
Fragmentary text references Carners and Tunney fraternities and a Beaply sheriff in Nebraska. Mentions Aimee Semple McPherson birthday note and an ex hero ruled for stealing jacks. Nonsensical phrases and garbled names indicate damaged material with no cohesive event or clear date.
Green Laseter and Earnest Byers traveled to Conway last week. Mrs. Mids Herring of Texarkana and Mrs. B M Jones of Hope visited Mrs. BR on Sunday. Stuart and Miss Denyil Lulis of Rocky Mound visited Earl Fincher and Mr. Finch. Ala Mie Reece visited Mildred Johnson. A party hosted by Earl and Mrs Fincher Friday night was well attended and everyone reported Rice he we 29.
General Charles P. Summerall of Lakeland Florida reportedly plans retirement at term end as president of The Citadel Charleston yet indications suggest he may enter the governorship race of the big native state.
Mr and Mrs J D McMath and tiny Sidney returned home Wednesday from a visit to his brother in Hillsboro Arkansas John Gully formerly of here now San Antonio Texas spent Wednesday in Hope greeted by many friends Miss Laura Dudney and Mr Olan Orr were married at Stamps on Tuesday of last week Geo Holt an old Hempstead county lad shook hands with friends here Wednesday Beh Keel in Washington former sheriff of Hempstead county was in Hope yesterday afternoon Jesse Hill Master Virgil Hill and Miss Evelyn Hill Charlotte Good Jett and Sorina Utley of Nashville were visitors to the Fair today Fletcher Chenault Arkansas Gazette feature writer was a visitor to Hope today Mrs W Q Warren has bees busts Mrs Le A Warren Misses Aline Warren and Gwen of Texarkana Mrs J H Beets visited her daughter Mrs I L Pilkinton at Washington this week
A regional Methodist meeting last week featured different preachers each night and was well received by attendees. Local residents Noel O Steен spent weekend in DeAnn and family members Osteen and Tyson were noted in Hope area events.
A garbled local column reports health jokes and chills, with Mrs. J. Rendro ill from swamp fever and Mae Hayy Sinyard visiting parents in Spring Hill. It notes Mrs. Doris Britt and William Ray Britt from Vivian, Louisiana spending time with family, and Mrs. Ben Tyne returning from Girolona. Several Harden family members attended church events and visits, including Ruby Harden and Opal Garden.
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