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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1934
Page
4
A damaged OCR mix includes a poetic excerpt about stone and soul, then a long jumble of social notes. It mentions aSelected held in October at Mrs Dorsey McRae’s home, visitors in Shreveport, a Mrs Mayer leaving for Little Rock, and various local social events, meetings, and guests with names and places.
Little Rock gains two extra American Airlines planes October 4 to carry mail and express east to Cleveland and west to Dallas using Lockheed aircraft. Existing schedule keeps a New York bound flight at 10:23 a.m. and a Los Angeles bound leg at 7:10 p.m. overnight service will now be available in both directions with morning delivery forthcoming for mail dropped at the Boyle building.
Revelations from court records depict Bruno Hauptmann as a troubled figure long suspected of theft and violence. His mother clung to belief in his reform despite fresh arrest rumors and a history of minor offenses. German authorities note prior charges were dismissed when a statute of limitations was used to facilitate his return.
Murfreesboro Arkansas grand jury returned indictments against escape convicts Buster Yates and Conley Smith on charges including kidnapping robbery and assault with intent to kill. The pair allegedly held five boys near Daisy and fired at one during the escape from Tuck prison farm. If convicted, maximum penalties could total 42 years. Authorities planned to bring them to Murfreesboro for arraignment. The jury also reviewed alleged ballot box removals from the county clerk’s office during the August primaries. A separate note mentions Bagdad to Damascus motor buses with 18 wheels and 68 feet length.
Newport R I Friday as America's cup duel nears its final stages Rainbow adds a new sail. Endea vor and Rainbow test sails amid secrecy and a reshuffled Rainbow crew with Frank Paine joining the afterguard replacing Fred Gruber as Paine and Burgess split in 1927. Vanderbilt unveils a large parachute spinnaker in Rainbow's arsenal as the teams push toward victory.
In a hard fought game the Bobcat line drew praise from Coach Hammons for blocking from end to end. Willis Stone, a 130-pound tackle, and Hitchcock showed solid work as the line impressed despite substitutes playing much of the second half. Next Friday Hope meets Clan Jen on the local field with anticipated strong line play and a set starting lineup.
James M. Curley, Roosevelt loyalist, defeats Gen. Charles H. Cole for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Massachusetts. Walsh renominated for U S Senate. Goodwin and Jarry win secondary totals. Republicans name Gasper G. Bacon for governor with Washburn securing Senate bid.
President Roosevelt approved the Baker Board report on army aviation and authorized the Air Corps to draft a budget for acquiring 700 to 800 new planes annually until 2,300 first class sky fighters are reached. The War Department plans 3 to 4 years of 700 to 400 yearly purchases, with training for West Point cadets starting next summer at Mitchell Field.
Arkansas ginners mailed 1300 to 1400 ballots to gauge farmer support for continuing or abolishing the Bankhead cotton law. President Roosevelt will receive petitions signed by farmers across Arkansas and Missouri, with ginners urged to collect names quickly.
The meeting featured Mr Atkins urging broad citizen awareness of the constitution and law enforcement backstage: without public desire to obey and understanding of the constitution, officials cannot uphold law amid a trend toward emergencies. Rev Rogers spoke on the joy and duties of being a good citizen and shared the threefold path of courage, respect, and self-respect. Dana Gibsay announced the October 3 gathering and prize details for an essay contest with 900 wash award to be presented.
Fragmented football results list teams such as North Little Rock, Conway, Little Rock, Forrest City, Glenwood, Russellville, Beebe, Magnolia, Paragould, Cabal, Ridge, Nashville, Prescott, Pine Bluff, Bauxite, Malvern. Many entries are garbled with illegible names and scores, yielding an unclear record of multiple games and outcomes.
A Ford vehicle, described as a thin year model, was found abandoned near a Negro cemetery. Officer Linneeel and AL Cy Remedy of Little Rock reported the car had been stolen from Kennedy earlier in the week. Kennedy planned to retrieve the vehicle Saturday night.
Brooklyn reports Paul Youn, a 24 year old rookie, pitched a no hit game against the Dodgers in the second game of a doubleheader, as his brother Herm Bean struggled. The Cardinals won 13 to 0 and 4 to 0, narrowing the pennant gap with the Giants to three games with seven to play. Dean’s performance adds to a season tally highlighting emerging St. Louis pitching.
The pastor will speak on Christian Happiness at 10 55 Sunday morning with Mrs Reuter at the organ and a full chorus choir. Evening service at 7 30 features Rev L E N Huntley presiding elder of the Prescott district preaching followed by the fourth quarterly conference. The annual conference meets at First Church Pine Bluff in November and the last quarterly meeting for the year will occur. Young people group meetings are set for 7 o'clock and the church school meets at 9 45 Sunday morning.
The First Baptist Church will hold Sunday school at 9:45 followed by the preaching service at 10:55. Winter evening hours are B T S BYPU at 6:36 and worship at 7:30. The pastor will preach at both morning and evening services.
The Washington High School will begin its 1934 35 session next Monday morning. The Lincoln school colored will open October 15 for a six month term. The high school faculty remains led by principal Mrs C C Stuart with Norvell Kelley Miss Kathryn Holt Miss Ellen Carrigan Mrs W H Etter Jr and Mrs I L Pilkinton assisting. One of the largest enrollments is anticipated. Notice of Bond Sale: School District No 20 B Hempstead County Arkansas offers 6000 in serial bonds at 6 percent maturing 1 10 years for new building and repairs. Sealed bids due October 8 1934. highest bidder selected. right to reject bids reserved.
TEXARKANA Arkansas Paul Favors a Miller County farmer charged with murder in the killing of T E Buck Pearson a mail carrier twelve miles east of here was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to life in the penitentiary The jury deliberated about minutes The defense offered no witnesses Favors did not testify The states main witness was Kim Smith who has pleaded guilty to being the shooter about a dozen other state witnesses corroborated Smiths testimony Mrs Lida Crow indicted with Smith and Favors will be arraigned Monday Her attorney requested a change of venue but was overruled She is 28 and mother of two small children
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