Hope to light rural Arkansas with city power milestone
On Wednesday September 29 the City of Hope will celebrate the completion of a seven mile radius rural electric project from its municipal plant in Hope. The Spring Hill dedication marks a milestone in public power expansion, showing that city ownership can bring electricity beyond town limits to improve roads, farms, and countryside as cities grow together with rural areas.
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Denhardt Shot to Death in Kentucky
Shelbyville Kentucky three brothers of Verna Garr Taylor were charged with the murder of Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt after he killed his fiancee Verna Garr Traylor The 61 year old veteran and former lieutenant governor fell to seven bullets as the trio surrendered to a patrolman Myers said Denhardt and lawyer Roles K Myers were returning from a late supper when the shooting occurred Denhardt had been freed on bond after a hung jury mistrial and had a storied career as lieutenant governor adjutant general and publisher born March 8 1876 in Bowling Green Kentucky
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Mexican Saloons Use Clever Names To Help Husbands
The article notes saloon owners in Mexico use playful names like mi oficina and reunion de los amigos to hint at late returns. It mentions a Mexico City parlor named the dead war and includes weight estimates for a 40-year-old woman and man.
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Eternal Lamps Skimped by Nazi Chiefs
In Berlin Hanns Kerrl the minister for church affairs told clergy that rapeseed oil is being consumed by church eternal lamps. Some churches have installed burners to cut usage and one case reported a 47 percent saving.
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Ten Japanese Warplanes Down in Canton Dog Fight
In Canton, near Hongkong, aeri al battle of the Sino-Japanese war left six to ten Japanese planes shot down. A Chinese pursuit plane was seen to crash, and civilians were reported killed amid the fighting.
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Election Set For Before November First In Arkansas
Governor Bailey’s office clarifies a special election to fill the Joe T. Robinson vacancy and about 700 other offices will occur by November 1. Secretary Wells says the date may come earlier after consulting county clerks and state certification, as Bailey heads to Camden for Ouachita river tugboat dedication and a Highway Association event in Menu.
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Cotton Receipts Due By Sept 30 In Hempstead County
Farmers in Hempstead County must file original buyer receipts for the 1937 cotton crop by September 30. Receipts must include sale date producer name and address bale count and weight or seed lint figures. Payments may extend to July 1, 1938 with 65 percent base and possible extra funds.
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Mrs Louise Thaden Visits Hope During Stopover
Arkansas avatrix and Bendix trophy winner Mrs Louise Thaden visited Hope on Tuesday as a guest of Miss Beryl Henry superintendent of Hope schools. Thaden flew from Boyntonville to Hope and planned to travel to Wichita Kansas to fly a Beech Aircraft gun company plane to Pittsburgh. She is a Harman medalist and former Cleveland to Los Angeles race contestant.
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Carl Schooley Heads Seniors at Ouachita College
Carl Schooley son of Mr and Mrs J B Schaoley of Hope has been elected president of the senior class at Ouachita College. Three mahogany types are West Indian tropical American and African with West Indian usually regarded as best.
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Justice Thuga Binek leaves without comment on KKK claims
London reports indicate Supreme Court Justice Thuga Binek departed for home amid questions over Ku Klux Klan allegations. The Justice declined to comment on American newspaper accounts linking him to the Klan as the story developed.
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New Comic Hold Everything Debuts Sept 27 in Hope Star
Clyde Lewis, born May 8 1911 in Hocking, Iowa, unveils Hold Everything a daily comic panel starting Monday September 27 in the Hope Star. A former muralist and cartoonist for the Des Moines Register and Tribune, he created Herky before this new strip rose from early art lessons to prizewinning drawings and soda shop humor.
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Gravel to Be Laid on No. 4 Beginning Friday This Week
State maintenance crews will start graveling 6 of 89 miles remaining on Highway No. 4 between Hope and Camden, with grading done and half the bridges built. Work runs from the Oua chita Nevada line toward Rosston, aiming to complete the all weather route and shorten the trip to about 48 miles. Detours on No 55 near McNab to Saratoga and a new two way bridge replacement are also in progress.
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Dr J W Branch Opens New Clinic in Hope
Dr J W Branch opens a new eight room clinic on South Main street inspected by local Hope physicians nurses and druggists. Dr Don Smith moves his office from Citizens National Bank building to the new clinic where physio therapy X ray and examination rooms set in an air conditioned facility awaiting final decisions on full air system. Branch, a year in Hope from New Orleans, is joined by Dr Don Smith a well known local physician opening to the general public Tuesday morning.
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Large Enrollment at Blevins School Opens Record Day
Blevins public schools opened with the largest enrollment in the school's history under Superintendent A. B. Worthington. The first day enrollment reached 700, up 50 from last year, while Blevins High School football, led by Mer Worthington, travels to Amity for the second game of the season after an opening loss.
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Cotton Prices Open and Close Steady in New Orleans Market
In New Orleans on Tuesday October cot ton opened at 73 and closed at 8.73. Spot cotton prices held steady with middling at 1.70 per dozen, reflecting a stable trading session.
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Employment service aids matching workers to jobs in Hope
G T Cross manages the United States Rehabilitation Service district office at Hope covering nine southwestern Arkansas counties. He explains the free public system matches workers to suitable jobs, notes it cannot create jobs, and emphasizes employer referrals, wage terms, and restored buying power as community benefits. Ralph Bain of Little Rock praises Red Cross disaster relief progress and first aid stations across highways.
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A Thought I chose my wife for qualities that would wear well
A reflective line by Goldsmith notes the speaker chose his wife as she chose her wedding gown, emphasizing enduring traits that would endure time. The couple’s bond is framed around practical, lasting virtues rather than fleeting charm.
Britain Arms for War and Peace in Mediterranean Pact
Rome reports Italy agreed to join Britain and France in an anti piracy patrol in the Mediterranean. In Geneva Anthony Eden warned Fascist powers Britain is committed to rearmament unless arms race ends. He spoke before the League of Nations on peace, trade as a path to harmony, and pledged to spare no effort to avert European war.
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Arkansas Trio Is Again Voted Best
In New York, the Hot Springs American Legion Auxiliary trio, national champion, won first prize of 100 dollars in a contest with ten state entries. The Arkansas group, led by Mrs Howell Brewer Mrs Ralph Teed and Miss Madge Witt with Mrs John Somers as accompanist, will perform at the convention session Wednesday with a broadcast planned.
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City of Hope Rural Electrification Plant Dedicated Sept 29
The City of Hope extends its municipal plant seven miles for a rural electrification project. A full program will be held Wednesday September 29 at Spring Hill school with exhibits September 28. Mayor Graves and local officials announced the events as the REA requests photos of the dedication for national coverage.
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Red Cross Meet Here Wednesday
Wayne H. England Hempstead County Red Cross chair announces a meeting for all interested at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Hotel Barlow. Ralph Bain of Little Rock will speak as field representative. Plans for the annual Hempstead County Red Cross membership drive begin Armistice Day. Persons chosen to aid the drive will be named at the meeting.
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Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers and Guidance
A 1937 NEA Service etiquette quiz covers correct social behavior. Questions address polite goblet handling, opening doors, acceptance of invitations, prompt replies, serving refreshments between meals, and on-time concert plans with options highlighting best actions. Answers: 1 No 2 Yes 3 Yes Right away 4 After the entertainment.
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