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31 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1931
Page
1
An unreadable snippet mentions unsolicited manuscripts and a potential group or event but lacks clear names places dates or actions to summarize into a proper two line record.
A fragmentary note discusses a proposed power plant project and sanitary improvements in Hedburced, aiming to develop a new energy facility and reduce environmental concerns. It mentions weather considerations and cooperative efforts with state programs to enhance governance and agricultural efficiency.
Report shows 40 percent of deposits recovered through liquidation by W S Atkins at Kansas Bank & Trust Co. and $77,000 returned to the bank, $140,000 to local depositors. The city urges optimism as prosperity returns, contrasting with slower progress elsewhere. Local committees spar with the agent but the overall results are framed as hopeful and stabilizing.
A reflective note on the fiftieth anniversary of the Kansas Methodist, praising its cultural role and comparing church publications across denominations. The writer links church papers to the home as the heart of American civilization and urges personal church support as part of national tradition.
The Evening Times notes parks attracted over 2,700,000 visitors last year, with attendance well above 2,000,000 by August 8 this year. Many travelers might have gone to Europe otherwise, yet park popularity grows, seen as a notable civic achievement during hard times.
The Department of Commerce reports two-pant suits dominate sales with 67 percent of suits sold this past season and 47 percent of buyers requesting them. Green vegetables consumption doubles in seven years while root vegetables decline. Drug stores see far more daily customers than other stores, pushing many to become merchants. A rising restaurant trade accounts for six percent of consumer dollars, with one in four city dwellers dining out daily, and high turnover in tableware and china. Consumer sentiment grows wary of prices, quality, and service as retail aims sharpened.
Patmos notes Mrs. T. M. Hendricks left Monday for Buckner Arkansas to reside with her daughter Miss Violet Henderson. Oscar Rider works on Dick Estes' name repair after damage noted in a local incident. A few residents underwent treatment by bi fiipers and others are awaiting follow ups.
Ten years ago tick eradication and farm and home demonstration work received Hempstead County funding. The quorum court met in Washington this afternoon with many local citizens urging appropriations. Visitors include Sheriff Wilson to fetch a prisoner, Mac Garland from Emmett, Henry Trimble from Washington, Miss Merle Corpelius from Ouachita, Evelyn Soin from Nashville, and Misses Mary Billingsley Verna Lee Dildy to Oran. Mrs James O Neal and son Robert visit Shreveport. Mrs M T Hitt of Prescott visits her son Henry Hitt in Hope.
The piece notes Dempsey’s sparring incident where a partner’s jaw was broken and questions his awareness of force. It comments on hard times, aviation mishaps, gangsters, rising divorce rates, actresses aging, and surgeons trying to curb emotions, all in a satirical tone.
Harmony digging sweet potatoes and gathering corn fills the day in this vicinity. Health is good here except Joe Daugherty, hospitalized at Josephine for a severe knee bruise from a load falling two months ago. Various visits and family gatherings are noted, including Thad Vines, Violet Daugherty, Leo Farmer, and Merrill Huckabee, with a fire near Liberty Hill ending the week.
The Arkansas state highway commission ordered immediate effects raising tolls at state bridges and capping truck loads at five tons net. The measures aim to curb highway damage, reduce cotton loads to two and a half bales, and offset a bond deficit. Sam Wilseh introduced the resolutions. Charles Christian noted expected annual gains. Toll receipts for the week ending Tuesday were about 500 dollars.
Willisville Health is not very good at this writing Lucille Woodruff is seriously ill We hope for her a speedy recovery Vivian Everitt is some better Willisville played their first basketball game of the season against McNeil First team lost by one score Second team won their game by three points P T A Rally Friday night drew a large crowd with refreshments Singing at Magnolia A M Sunday Mrs Clark Butler and children visited Mr and Mrs Sam Marler Mrs Dora Hollaman and daughter Mrs Alice Haynes of Texarkana visited Mrs Fletcher Woodruff Fay Fincher and Pauline Honea quietly married Saturday night Mrs Blanche Bailey ill Hoping for her quick recovery Ogla Mathews and friends from Emerson visited Sem Waters Saturday afternoon
Community health remains good. Singing drew a large crowd Thursday night. Mrs. Julia Anderson visited Mrs. Jennie Nichols Friday afternoon. A Saturday party at the Yocom and Lewis homes was well attended. Sunday visits included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts. Jim Bird socialized Saturday with W. W. Wright. Shopping trips to Hope included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kearney and Jim Wright. Delma Wright hosted visits with Silas Lewis. Mrs. Raise Birtles spent time with the Galloways last week. Centenville’s J. B. Wright spent Sunday with W. W. Wrights. Ola Burns and daughters joined Sunday supper with the Wrights. Alla Mae Reece visited near Shower with Shirley Bearden and Mildred Johnson. Prayer meeting drew a strong turnout Sunday night. Fred Miller to lead prayer meeting next Sunday night.
Center Point residents Mr and Mrs L B Aslin and child visit brother Mr and Mrs P L Aslin in Fulton. Jess Anderson and son spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs R H Tunstell. JE Woodson of Heavener and George Astin of Coalgate join Press Aslin. A vigil and visits with local families continue through the week. several residents attend gatherings and visit relatives in nearby communities.
New York harbor spectacle shows ninety six 1000 watt lamps at the star base corners and additional lamps on the pedestal to remove night shadows. Fourteen 1000 watt lamps illuminate the torch. The system was unveiled by Mile. José Laval, daughter of Premier Laval of France, who presented the statue to the United States.
Fair View residents wrap up harvest with corn left. neighbors deliver visits across the community. Mrs. C D Stevenson and children visit daughter Alma Young. Bessie Cato and family call on Mire Mary Cato Monday. Ed Collings visits Bert Greentrant family. Stelly Mobley and daughters Louine and Betty stop by Mary Cato Sunday. Wiborn Harris and Honeycutt visit cousin Paul Stevenson Sunday night. Fay and Mrs John McDonald with children call on C D Stevenson Monday evening. Bernest Bobo and wife spend Sunday with sister Jewell Turner.
War talk notes jail terms for convicts amid wartime policy in Poland and discusses soil types found on Alabama land. A Brown County resident, Mrs. John Myers, presents a preservation effort as North Carolina farmers store 1,700 cans from hay stocks totaling about 500,000 tons and plan to can 30 additional meat cans yearly.
Long list of visitors and local calls in Spring Hill community including Mrs Mary George Stryth with son Richard Edward of Bodean visiting parents, Mr and Mrs Jol Smith. George Gibson and John T Smyth noted as Hope visitors. Birthday for John T Smyth, 47, celebrated with a large gathering and pleasant time reported.
A Freckles and His Friends strip features a cryptic exchange about food and a plan to bring someone home. The dialogue hints at mischief and a tense moment as characters issue commands and watchful warnings amid a social scene.
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