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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1977
Page
2
A cool morning gave way to warmer, springlike conditions as the cold Canadian air mass that swept into the state Monday night loosens its grip by today. Forecasters expect clearing skies and a steady rise in temperatures throughout the day.
Warming trend with predawn 30s in north Arkansas and mid 70s to mid 80s statewide by Sunday. Advertised rates include carrier, mail, and college student offers. multi-county and out of state pricing listed with monthly and yearly options.
An Arabic language newscast says Christian attackers forced Taibe’s collapse and eight wounded militiamen crossed into Israel for hospital care. Earlier Christian command communique claimed Taibe was captured again this week by tanks and heavy artillery, with one Christian fighter killed.
Center cent increase monthly as the company makes the changes whenever there is a reason to visit a residence or apartment. The amount saved can range from a low of $6 and on up depending on the number of phones installed. Another savings can be made if someone moves within the city and brings their old phones to the Phone Center Store. This arrangement works only if there are no permanently mounted wall telephones at the old location. The manager said any customers interested in using any of these cost-saving arrangements should contact their service representative in ,the business office for details.
The week’s notices include an Anderson cemetery work day on April 9 with postponed previous events, director reappointments for the Hempstead County Conservation District through April 1960, a revival series in Hope April 11–15 led by Rev Charles Reece, and a Hope Public Schools advisory meeting April 12 at 7 30 p.m. Also reported are Guernsey Headstart’s fundraising success of 115 19 for playground equipment and upcoming Arkansas Rehabilitation Services visits to Hope on April 14 21 and 28 from 9 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m.
Lonoke Baptist Church will host an Easter Sunday program starting with Sunday School at 9:45 and morning worship at 10:45. Choirs totaling 65 voices will sing, Rev. Lonnie Beard will preach, and a children program follows at 2:30. A 4:30 radio blessing on The Inspirational Hour leads to an 7:30 cantata Glory to the Lamb. Bus shuttle available.
Funeral services for W M Ramsey Sr were held at 10 a m at Herndon Funeral Home with burial in Memory Gardens. Ramsey, 80, died Sunday night in a local hospital. Mrs Lucy Stephens died Monday in a local nursing home resident of Blevins and church member. She is survived by two sons, four daughters, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Bruce Memorial Church in Blevins with burial in Marbrook cemetery. Effie Herring Munn, 90, widow of William H Munn, died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was a First Baptist Church member. Survivors include one son, one daughter, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday in Hermdon chapel. Luther Junior Brown, 52, of Nashville died Monday in a Nashville hospital. Services 2 30 p m Wednesday at Sunset Church of Christ. burial in New Corinth Cemetery. Survived by his wife Vonda, a son and two daughters, and his parents.
Parents must register eligible children before April 15 1977 for kindergarten or first grade at Blevins Elementary School. Five year olds by Oct 1 qualify for kindergarten. six year olds by Oct 1 qualify for first grade. Immunization and birth certificate requirements apply under Arkansas law.
Rep. Ray Thornton says he is impressed by a balanced reform plan for food stamps presented by Agriculture Secretary Bergland and Carol Foreman. Bergland argues the proposals curb abuse and cut program costs, while Thornton backs looser eligibility for more low income families.
Larry Cain age 22 of Kemp Texas died when the car he rode in drifted off the road after the driver Guvnn Godwin age 23 of Nash Texas fell asleep striking an overpass beam. Godwin was injured and hospitalized.
Blytheville mayor Ross Fordyce resigns at a special meeting to join Gov. David Pryor's staff. Pryor is expected to name Fordyce as Arkansas Industrial Development Commission chief, with interim mayor Bob Aguiar serving until a June 14 special election. Fordyce was elected in 1974 and has Blytheville business ties.
Rep. Larry Patterson spoke to Hope Evening Lions at the Sheraton summarizing the past session. He said Arkansas is operating under a 2 billion budget the highest ever and predicted a six year home rule plan. He criticized Gov. Pryor's plan as unworkable and called for prison reforms to address overcrowding and costs. Prisons are under a federal order to provide more housing by Aug. 1 1977 with current daily room and board at 30 dollars per prisoner and a stated need for at least 45 dollars.
Beebe Arkansas police officer Abe Isaac Pipkin, 71, died en route to a Little Rock hospital after a downtown beating during a burglary attempt at Main Street drug store. State Police Lt. Ken McFerran said burglars broke the door glass and sought drugs, likely collecting less than $100.
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