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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1934
Page
1
Dr Morris Fishbein reports that headaches affect about 240 of 1900 eye exam patients. Eye strain arises behind the eyes and from flicker in early motion picture days. Correct eyeglasses and proper habits help relieve pain and prevent fatigue.
Bruce Catton discusses Female Convict a sensational and disturbing book ghosted for an anonymous woman by Vincent Bur with ties to a Georgia chain gang. The work portrays a seven year sentence for a department store fraud and presents a grim feminine counterpart to prison tales noted by Levis Berg and Sinclair Lewis. The review condemns prison staffs as stupid and dishonest and critiques the book's sensationalism.
A 1920s style essay argues against corporal punishment for strong and weak willed children. It contends rod methods fail long term, risk breaking a child’s spirit, and suggest disciplined guidance should focus on constructive training and self control rather than harsh spanking.
Willisville P T A held its first meeting of the school year in the gymnasium on September 7 to elect new officers. Acting president Mrs Robert Cranik supervised in Mrs Henry Waters absence. Officers elected include president Mrs Robert Crank vice president Mrs Bryan Warmack secretary treasurer Mrs Vernon Herring and reporter Mrs Hoyt Warmack. Proghaca and membership committees were named and the group thanked the P L A for help financing last year’s bills. A treasury balance and a note that $26.83 remains from last year are mentioned with a call for members to attend the next meeting October 4 at 2:20 in the gym.
The text critiques miswritten terms and biased portrayals in a historical work. It notes poor spelling and awkward phrasing, mentions “Female Conviry” as a badly written element, and references a publication by Macaulay priced at $2 with a deg pound.
Dizzy Dean hurled six hit ball to power the Cardinals past the Pirates 2 to 2 and within one game of the NL lead as the Giants faltered, Philadelphia beating New York. A looming final stretch has St Louis needing five wins to force a tie or win outright if the Giants stumble.
A number of young people from this place attended the party at Zion Saturday night. Jimmie Balch David Balch and Coy Smith and Urnold Hutson attended a charity event at Avery's Chapel Sunday evening. The singing at Mr Wiley Springs Sunday night drew a good crowd. The Methodist pastor from Bingen preached here Sunday. Miss Merry Lively and Elune Brady from Chanel visited friends Sunday afternoon.
In the National League final tallies St Louis and Pittsburgh combined with Philadelphia to 4 2 in favor of Philadelphia while New York Gorton Brooklyn and Chicago posted a 1 0 result Cincinnati. In the American League St Laura Chew New York Phildisiphia 0 Lastan 1 9 Washington 0 3 Caley parties scheduled.
A Department of Commerce board heard testimony that a crewman saw flames from burning chemicals and odors like benzine or naptha, followed by a loud explosion on a liner. He asserted the ship was bombed, corroborating Captain Willmott’s suspicion that radio operator George Alagna sparked the fire in No 5 hold. The testimony also touched on Captain Willmott’s heart‑attack death and personal ties. Separately, state officials outlined refunding certificates and lost original certificates complicating bond redemptions, with $105,195,475 in bonds deposited for refunding and $33,854,000 in highway and toll bridge bonds restored.
The State Highway Department estimates payouts by district and reports the project should finish by December 1, possibly two weeks earlier. Assistant Attorney General Waller L. Fope advised the refunding board to withhold certificates until the highway department completes its review.
Judge Porter claimed the nomination under primary law after an unopposed September 11 primary. He campaigned against Huey Long and faced Long opposition throughout the district. Opponent Justice Winston Overton, backed by the Long organization, died two days before the election, leaving Porter unchallenged. The Kingfish shifted focus ten days ago, detouring from his anti-vice crusade in New Orleans to Crowley.
The article reports on a committee clash over replacing Judge Porter as party nominee. T Arthur Edwards, committee chairman, was removed. The September 11 primary was declared null with a new election set for October 9. Fournet entered by handbill from the Long candidate. The senator has criticized the lieutenant governor’s qualifications from the stump. Counsel for the secretary of state argued for immediate appeal to the supreme court. Judge Jones ruled the law clear that a candidate may be named nominee if an opponent dies near the election, and held no basis for another primary under present conditions.
A local social roundup notes visits on Sunday with Mr. Fox and Mr. Bud Hunt, the Easterling family with Mr. and Mrs. Easterling of Bodeuww, engagements with Mr. V. C. Johnston and Mr. Enel Fincher, and gatherings at the Ellis, Fincher, Johnston, and Turner households including Miss Bettie Lou Ellis of Bluff Springs and Miss Willie Mae Johnston shopping in Hope.
In pursuance of a deferetal order of the Chancery Court in case No. 2801 The First National Bank of Hope vs M K Porterfield et al the commissioner will sell at public sale at the front door of the United States Post Office Hope Arkansas on Saturday October 27 19M the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter south half of the northwest quarter south half of the northeast quarter all in section 36 township 13 south range 26 west and west half of the northwest quarter of section 31 township 13 south range 25 west containing about 280 acres more or less. Terms: three months credit bond with security and ten percent interest from sale date. lien retained on the premises.
The document states completion of securing payment of purchase money and bears the seal of DALE IGNES as Commissiongy In Chancery with dates September 15 and September 18-25. It indicates judicial action to secure funds related to a purchase.
Meg Roy Chandler of Cusseta Alabama speaks for Cardul, claiming it relieves severe monthly pains and back and side aches, strengthens health, and improves general well being after continued use. Thousands testify to Cardul’s benefits, but if it fails, consult a physician.
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