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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
5
President Roosevelt departed Asheville by motor before noon Thursday and will address a seven state Democratic rally in Charlotte's municipal stadium before nightfall. A Texas report notes Mrs. Mary Crow tithed, allocating her gift entirely to gilt Bibles, distributing 362.
A verse about a river bloom and heavenly imagery contrasts with local social notes. The column lists visits, moves, and gatherings including Ben Turner’s trip home, Mrs. Hatte Matthews traveling to Little Rock, and a large September 6 family reunion at the DeAnn Wilson homestead with many relatives from Hope, DeAnn, and surrounding towns.
The piece argues that a strong chief executive needs trusted internal critics and loyal associates. It warns that without such Sancho Panza figures, even brilliant leaders can falter after moving to new roles or facing solo spotlight.
The Rev Paul Harrell preached at a revival service in the Nazarene church on a night with small attendance caused by bad weather. He urged that salvation is the best in life death and eternity, citing Isaiah 118 and inviting all to reason together with the Lord. He will finish his campaign Sunday night before heading to Akron Ohio. Thursday’s sermon was titled The Greatest Kidnapping Case in History.
Detroit police said a hot tip in the search for missing 20 month old Harry Browe collapsed after Acting Chief Collins announced a suspect would soon be found. The man named as the kidnapper was a Detroit beer garden proprietor who argued with his wife and took their 2 year old child to Toledo. The baby proved not to be the Browe child.
The article chronicles Robert Taylor living amid romance rumors with Irene Hervey and Barbara Stanwyck, while detailing earnings and expenses. It notes star Barbara Stanwyck earning $7000 weekly, Taylor’s entourage, agents, and secretaries handling thousands of fan letters, Beverly Hills homes, cars, and plans for Caldwater Canyon ranch style house. It also covers Taylor’s health, gym routine, and travel to New York for interviews.
Basque Nationalists take control of San Sebastian without fighting while sending 625 prisoners to Bilbao. Anarchists demand hostage executions if shells fall, as 500 armed Basque militants arrive from Bilbao to reinforce authorities and remove dissenters to the port. Ortega disavows burning the city.
First Methodist members are urged to reach the Fairpark by seven with transportation arranged via the contact Mr. Olmstead, transportation chairman.
A Hope Texas hospital received three Tom Watson watermelons weighing 190 pounds from Bois d Arc Camp No. 2 of Woodmen of the World. C. J. Koerth, medical superintendent of Woodmen Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, thanked secretary John Ridghill for the generosity and included photographs of patients enjoying the feast on the lawn. He noted moving pictures were made to be shown to Woodmen camps across Texas.
Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. led in Georgia crowds as returns showed him with 165,000 popular votes and 344 county unit votes against opponent Gov. Eugene Talmadge who had 96,203 popular votes and 66 unit votes. The bachelor senator celebrated victory in Atlanta as returns continued.
Partial official tallies show Russell leading Georgia senator race with 145,317 votes to 75,523 for Talmadge across most counties. County unit votes favor Russell 334 to 62 amid incomplete returns. Rivers trails for governor with 48,167 to Forte’s 25 votes. judges and other races noted amid a record ballot.
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