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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1961
Page
2
Turbulent society page covers WSCS and WMS meetings at First Methodist and nearby churches with April schedules, church circle hostesses, and public notices. Includes Fincher-Curtis wedding rehearsal dinner details, bridal party, reception, church ceremony notes, and Easter visits among local families.
The report notes sufferers declaring Pilea problems solved by a new healing substance from a world famous research institute. Marketed as Bio-Dyne in suppository or ointment form under the name Preparation H, it is said to be available at drug counters.
A long hospital note lists numerous patients admitted or discharged across Hope with multiple names including Sam Gammill Jr, Mrs Mary Bond, Ruby Johnson, Lester Boye, Henry Ward, Autrey Porterfield, Annie Stuart, A B Slaggs II, Frank Rogers, Dale Dearley, Laura Turner, Linda Caldwell, and others. Several entries show towns like Ozan Patmos Emmet Fulton and Columbus.
SEARCY Ark AP Gov Vall Paubus told about 900 worshippers at the annual Searcy Easter observance that atheism is growing among American college students and urged parents to instill faith in their children. The event has been held since 1928 with attendees including families and students.
Miss Judy Scott of McCaskill becomes engaged to Joel Payne of Marianna. The wedding is planned for May 28 at McCaskill Methodist Church with a reception at Aunt Marshall Scott’s home. The couple will live in Memphis where Payne attends Memphis State University. Scott graduates in spring from Henderson State Teachers College.
Washington AP reports soybeans, the key U.S. crop amid surplus woes, are set to gain prominence this year. Production has grown for decades without surges in surplus, helped by favorable prices and a government price support of scrap 45 cents above last year’s $1.85 guarantee. The Agriculture Department says prices should stay firm into spring and summer due to strong world demand for fats and oils and rising exports.
The Nigerian government announces it will open an embassy in Moscow while the Soviet Union will establish an embassy in Lagos. This reciprocal step follows after diplomatic ties are deepened between Lagos and Moscow.
The death of Khachatur Koshloyants, described by Tass as the Soviet Union’s leading physiologist, was reported today. He was 60.
Faubus pressed the issue of religious persistence in colleges during a non denominational service. He urged equal treatment of all faiths and noted that God did not send Jesus to save only Baptists, Methodists, or Presbyterians, insisting no one is barred.
United States presses for a effective cease-fire in Laos before entering any international talks. Britain and Moscow discuss joint cease-fire appeals while Western and Soviet officials weigh Laos proposals. Southeast Asia tensions rise with warnings to potential troop deployments and a fragile civil war in Vietnam.
Fragmentary social column lists multiple Memphis and Texas residents visiting relatives over holidays. Names include Mr and Mrs Buelfix, David McKenzie, Jim and Mrs McKenzie, K G Hamilton, Buster Rager, Danny Monts, Winston Men, Guy Downing, Judy Hammons, and others. Limited details on events or dates.
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