Fund for Arkansas Exhibit at New York Hits $550
Hempstead county donations raise the Arkansas Centennial Commission fund to 550 dollars for the 1939 New York World's Fair. The drive, led by C. Palmer in Little Rock, seeks 125000 to adequately represent Arkansas with public and industrial support across the state.
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Arkansas
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Star
Arkansas Centennial Commission
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War Memorial
Little Rock
Hope Brick Co
Hope Star
Geo. W. Robison & Co
Hope Store
Citizens National Bank
First. National Bank
Bruner Ivory Handle Co
Hope Basket Co
Temple Cotton Oi Co
Union Compress & W. Co
Trempstead County Lumber Co
Ozan Lumber Co
Hope
John D. Barlow Hope Arto Co
J. KH. Williama Lumber Co
Haynes
Young Chevrolet Co
B. R. Llanta Matar
Hope Furniture Co
Roosevelt Urges Abolition of Poll Tax in Arkansas
President Roosevelt endorses a constitutional amendment to abolish poll taxes in Arkansas as a path to universal suffrage. He states the principle applies across states and opposes disenfranchisement, while noting he is not telling Arkansans how to vote.
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Cranium Cracker: Water vs Sand Volume Riddle
A playful puzzle asks how many more gallons of water than sand are in two dozen dozens of gallons. It converts to an arithmetic teaser about volumes and asks for the numeric answer.
Softball Playoff Set To Start Monday Night
Opening round of the softball playoffs begins Monday night at 7 30 with Bruner Ivory facing CCC camp and Geo W Robison Co meeting Williams at 8 30 The Hope Softball Commission ruled Saturday that no new players may be added to any of the four teams to cover any Tree agent or player recruited from teams not in the playoff series.
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Obstacles Face American in Spain Flight Quest
Informed people say Arkansas aviator Frank J. Tinker must clear three legal hurdles to fly nonstop to Spain and join the loyalist army. He would need a passport and State Department approval, Commerce Department authorization for the flight, and a Munitions Control Board export permit unless he returns the plane to the United States. Tinker sought a passport months ago but was not granted one.
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Candidate Shot in Louisiana Campaign Ambush
James T. Morrison, Democrat candidate in Louisiana’s Sixth District, was shot in the left arm while driving toward Hammond. He and aide Preston Deleuze were ambushed on a dirt road. Morrison intends to resume campaigning tonight despite the wound. Governor Leche’s camp condemns the act as a cheap publicity stunt.
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Touro Infirmary
Preston Deleuzel
Carly- Wie
J. K. Griffith
Richard W. Leche
Ily
Shreveport
Lecke
Training School Here for Scouts in Hope
Hope Boy Scout training week aims to enroll about 50 business men and older scouts for a four night course at the high school gym. Rev W A Hammond Pat Duffie Rufus Herndon Jr George Ware and Rev Thomas Brewster lead enrollment with Joe Clements of the Caddo Council directing. Classes start at 7:30 each evening with certificates for completers and leaders from Hope's three troops urged to attend.
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Caddo Council
Boy Scouts of America
Hope
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Strasbourg Bridge Watchs As German French Forces Mobilize
Strasbourg calm as French and German troops gird the Rhine frontier around the bridge to Kehl. The Maginot Line expands while Alsace defenses rise. A French officer guards the crossing and bans nonpass holders as Germany strengthens its side and observers remain unseen.
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Railroads to Cut Wages October 1
Major U S railroads notified Friday night that a nine percent wage cut for 929,000 workers would take effect at 12:01 a m Saturday October 1 The workers previously accepted the reduction in conferences while conducting a nationwide strike vote The referendum results are expected September 25 The labor act allows changes after mediation ends August 31 and the next steps aim to forestall a walkout until December 1 If a strike is set a fact finding panel would have 30 days to report The editor notes an unrelated final line about an Australian animal is present but not relevant
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An Eye Symbol as God’s Sign in Ancient Egypt
Barker notes the hieroglyphic for God depicted as an eye atop a pcopter, symbolizing omniscience and sovereignty over all things. This interpretation links visual sign to divine oversight and rule within ancient Egyptian thought.
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Barker
Mind Your Manners Quiz From 1938 NEA Service
A heritage etiquette feature tests social usage with five questions on introductions and greetings. Answers include engraving on visiting cards, dinner and shower etiquette, timing for hosts, and correct introduction of a sister's husband or in laws.
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NEA Service
Musicians Out of Work Put O Daniel at Head of State
NEA Service Special Correspondents trace the rise of Wilbert Lee O Daniel from Kansas to Texas politics. Influenza 1918 delayed his future with his wife and newborn Pat. Moving from mills to sales, he built a flour program mixing home spun philosophy with advertising, leading to political prominence.
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Father of Mrs. J. R. Williams Dies at 73
Henry Hellinsworth of Bearden died at his home after a long Arkansas life. A native of Arkansas, he lived near Bearden 40 years and served in state government as representative and senator. He is survived by five daughters including Mrs. J. R. Williams of Hope and seven sons. Funeral services were at First Methodist church in Bearden.
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J. R. Williams
Hellinsworth
Arkansas
Eula Chambers
Malvern
Dossie Reed
Houston
Texas
Edmond Saunders
Bearded
Hope
Addie Davidson
Camden
Bert
Mississippi
Jim
New Mexico
Roy
Fulton
Ark
Tiller
Sheridan
Ted
Quinney
First Methodist Church
Goering Beats the Big Drum of War
Goering hammers war to 25 000 Labor Front listeners in Nurnberg praising air power fortifications and invincibility while pledging unity with Hitler in a major party congress speech. Britain moves to quell Hitler speculation as Chamberlain seeks unity warnings and a firmer stance toward Czechoslovakia.
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Nurnberg
Germany
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Adolf Hitler
Czechoslovakia
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Hitler
London
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
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Hope Wins Hempstead County Bond Election Contest Verdict
Circuit Judge Ridge Dexter Bush sustains Hope's motion in Hempstead contest over bond election. Mayor Albert Graves plans to go to Washington to seek PWA deadline extension beyond October 1 for courthouse bond election, amid ongoing local election dispute.
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Hempstead
Dexter Bush
Decis
Albert Graves
Washington, D
Hope Wins County Seat Tax Vote Contest in Hempstead
Circuit Judge Bush overruled 173 of 509 challenged votes, affirming Hope’s 336 vote edge and final tally of 1,704 to 1,585 in the Hempstead county seat election. The ruling upheld eligibility when taxpayers personally paid or delegated payment, ending a lengthy contest begun June 11 with trials at Hope city hall and county records pending fireproof courthouse plans.
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Hope City Hall
Graves & Graves
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Royce Weisenberger
Lawson Glover
Talbot Feild
George Steele
Nashville
Pat Casey
Cotton Prices Opened Week With Small Change in New Orleans
In New Orleans markets cotton opened Saturday at 08 cents and closed at 03, with spot cotton finishing steady two points lower. Middling grade quoted near 7.98.
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