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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1934
Page
3
A critical column argues that science cannot explain the roots of crime as seen in Charles Floyd. The writer praises a minister’s view that environment shapes wrongdoing more than lab theories, urging character education from home church and school over speculative autopsies.
Hope High School Bobcats shift to light scrimmages to be in top form for a two week away clash with Prescott after Friday night’s home game against Arkadelphia High School. Statistics from the Texarkana game show Hope totaling 32 first downs and 243 total yards, with multiple players leading in tackles and scrimmage yardage.
Seniors of the Baptist Young People's Union will host a party at 7:30 Monday night in the First Baptist Church junior department. Members and others wishing to join are invited and asked to bring an apple as announced.
Commissioner Julian Campbell ruled that Thomas H. Robinson Sr may not be removed to Louisville Kentucky for trial on charges tied to the kidnapping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stell. He found no probable cause or reasonable belief of guilt.
Net sales of Arkansas wholesale establishments in 1933 totaled about 125 million dollars, from 1204 firms employing 6119 full time workers. Wages topped 7.8 million with 255.9 thousand for part time, and year end stocks reached 45.9 million. The Census Bureau notes higher operating expenses and altered sales volume per firm due to price levels.
The London to Melbourne air race saw British built De Haviland Comet cross first while American built planes secured second and third places. Aviation experts credit Americans for overall performance and design impact though the winner was not American.
Cleveland based Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co closes 428 stores affecting 2,200 workers as union calls grow. Milwaukee butchers and 26 of 38 A and P shops shut, while glass workers in Pittsburgh and dye workers plan renewed talks with employers. Kroger stores join strikes as National Labor Relations Board monitors.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS West Virginia Investors urged by Dr Edwin W Kemmerer to protect wealth from dollar depreciation by buying usable commodities real estate and corporate equities rather than high grade bonds excerpts from his address at a closed forum with investment bankers indicated inflationary trends and rising prices and interest rates favor durable assets and selected stocks over bonds
A bizarre mystery unfolds in The Asrican Weekly narrative of Noblunan’s murder within an ancient rebel siege. The tale blends detective flair with mythic settings as police chase clues amid castle ruins and royal intrigues.
Approximately 40 percent of the federal seed loans made in Hempstead county last spring have been repaid. J. H. Kent, field supervisor of the Hope office, announced Monday. Of the $45,520 loaned last spring, $18,307.87 had been remd when he closed his books last Saturday night.
Newport Arkansas reports a fatal crash near Tuckerman involving Campbell son Robinson Campbell 25 with five others injured. Jon Ledbetter Little Rock companion, Ralph Monroe Alicia, Owen Harrelston Alicia, Earl McCarty, and Charles Foster also injured. Ledbetter said his car skidded when braking.
Washington reports a covert shift in White House talk as New Deal advisors weigh last weeks strike at veterans' bonus demands. Roosevelts Virginia remarks imply vets fare better than the wider public, echoed by Legion Monthly publishers courting advertisers with aging veteran imagery.
The Hempstead County Teachers Institute met at Paisley grade school Saturday with singing by Mrs John Wellborn and a devotional by E E Austin county examiner. Miss Mamie Bell Holt outlined report standards, while discussions by Dodson, Austin, Honea, and Harmanons stressed thoroughness in teaching English, modern curriculum fits, and the role of athletics. Miss Henry urged loyalty to the state program as Arkansas teachers adapt to new curriculum and financial plans.
The body of outlaw Charles A. Floyd known as Pretty Boy Floyd was buried in a hillside cemetery near Akins after a funeral service led by Rev. W. E. Rockett. An estimated 20,000 spectators from 20 states gathered at Ballisaw to witness the private family service and burial following extensive public interest in his life and death.
A Halloween eve program at Saenger presents about 50 gowns tracing wedding dress history from antique to modern silhouettes. Relatives of original owners help modernize pieces while one 85 year old dress and a 1934 bridal gown anchor the collection. An antique quartet leads entertainment as the feature film Like It Is at Way runs for families to enjoy.
Fort Smith Arkansas based South West American and Smith Times Record co publisher has been appointed a member of the Federal Code Authority overseeing daily newspaper publishing. Announcement came Monday.
J L Higgason aged 72, father of L F Higgason former Hempstead county judge, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Hone. Funeral at Rocky Mound Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace R. Rogers. burial at Rocky Mound. Native of Columbia County, moved here 30 years ago, married Ella Butler 52 years ago. Thirteen children survive along with widow and several sons and daughters.
Payetteville Ark Nov 1 more than 250 ministers and lay delegates from a 75 000 person constituency gather for the 99th North Arkansas Methodist Conference South opening November 1 for five days. Bishop John N Moore of Dallas will preside and presiding elders assist. Delegates will decide on personnel for the quadrennium and discuss the new unified financial plan and women’s board representation.
The Arkansas Supreme Court Monday refused to compel Prison Superintendent Hunter to grant a sanity hearing for condemned inmate Mark H. Shank. Shank, Akron Ohio attorney, is under death sentence for the Colley family murder case, with details involving poisoning after a picnic. The decision exhausts his chances for clemency.
Honolulu reports Wing Commander Charles Kingsford Smith landing Monday after a grueling journey from Suva Fiji en route to California with Captain P G Taylor. Navy radio messages described a storm ahead and the aviators’ mood during the long ocean crossing.
New York cotton prices edge higher with Dec and Jan quotes, Dec down 3 points while New Orleans figures show slight declines. Chicago grains lean mixed with wheat and oats near steady. Stock quotes list major firms like American Can, General Motors, Chrysler, and Standard Oil alongside grain and poultry bids with egg and poultry prices partially legible.
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