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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
4
Autumn airs lift the tone of society pages as Pat Casey hosts a house guest while local clubs share prayers and programs. Womans Missionary Society circles discuss health and stewardship, with meetings, visits, and preparations for upcoming events across Hope and nearby towns.
Shivering with chills and fever prompt sale pitches for Grave's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming to relieve malaria symptoms and destroy the infection. The ad touts tasteless quinine, iron for blood, and safety for children, with bottle sizes priced at 50 cents, 1 dollar, and 3 dollars, urging immediate purchase.
Washington Arkansas considers eliminating the eight watchman and town marshal Lee McDonald due to scarce funds. The city mill tax revenue covers street lights and incidentals, with support from merchants and county for courthouse security fading, risking loss of the watchman by September or sooner unless merchants fund his salary.
Harlan County Attorney Kimon C. Middleton was killed by a dynamite blast as he started his car outside his home. The Republican official, amid a bitter Democratic primary feud with Adjt. Gen. Henry H. Denhardt, had faced grand jury criticism and warning threats. Explosive wreckage, unrecovered sticks, and unspent shotgun shells were found. Denhardt faced indictment elsewhere amid political tension and Governor candidate sparring.
A fragmentary household notices page lists neighbors visiting relatives and hosting guests over a weekend. Mentions include Tack Terry and family from Hope, Burie Cullinan and Earl Wilson pairs, Jones and Willit families, and visits with Sarah Bradford, Mrs Bright Crider, and Albert McGurkle among others, with multiple Saturday and Sunday gatherings.
A meeting of the Washington Barn Improvement Association is set for Saturday at 2 PM in Court Monse. President W B Elltmore announces speakers Frank Stanley county agent and George Ware hempstead county agricultural station director in charge. They will discuss converting waste land to permanent pasture seeding methods post seeding care and utilizing currently non productive lands. The group formed last spring with Ellmoire as president and Sherman Cox as secretary. Farmers are urged to attend.
Thompson Jerome F. H. Thompson of Fayetteville was chosen by acclamation to succeed Vincent M. Miles as legion commander at the 17th annual Stile convention in Little Rock. Fort Smith will host the next convention. Other officers include Robert Ragsdale Russellville and C. B. Craig Pine Bluff vice commanders. Rev WB Sullivan Monticello chaplain. Charles Q. Kelley Little Rock national executive committeeman. J. H. Graves Judsonia alternate.
Saturday night and Sunday services featured Rev W J Burgess filling regular appointments. Local residents mention cotton picking begun. A social weekend included visits among many neighbors with dinners and guest appearances across Oak Kyrive and nearby farms.
Johnston, pool manager, outlined a policy aligned with a new loan and adjustment plan to foster free market conditions. He stressed discretion in purchases and deliveries to protect price stability, and to avoid undue market disturbances while restoring normal relationships between contracts for upcoming months.
The home of Mr and Mrs Bill Gist in Oran suffered heavy fire damage early Tuesday. Neighbors’ swift actions prevented total loss and the blaze likely started in the kitchen as a hard rain aided firefighters in extinguishing it.
A local social page lists Sunday and Thursday gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Caudle, Reece, McWilliams, Burgess, and others visiting relatives in Harmony, Hope, Minden, and nearby towns. Attendees include Mrs. J. W. Reed, Mrs. Charles Rogers, and Mrs. Grady Reece, among many family guests. The item closes noting Milton Mass boasting the world’s largest collection of Chinese dogs at 400,230 owned by a Milton High School teacher.
Washington is among 280 towns named by the WPA Airport Division as air marker sites. Mrs. Pink Horton, postmaster, received a letter from WPA headquarters in Little Rock stating the WPA will supply labor for painting, while the town must provide eight gallons of paint to display the name Washington on a large roof with an arrow pointing north.
Laneburg residents hear of visits from Weatherford and Little Rock relatives. Mrs C F Nelms returned after a stay, while Mr and Mrs Carol McClanty visited Mrs C M Gann. Sam and Tilmon Adams plan to study at Magnolia A and M.
Reports describe a rapid rescue effort in a vast affected region. Officials signaled uncertain casualty totals as contact with distant points resumes and damage estimates lag. Native chiefs in Boreno are said to be trapped in tree houses, awaiting aid.
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