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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1964
Page
3
The listing shows Harry Hawthorne as Treasurer, Jim Cole as Circuit Clerk, and DeRoan Township candidates Hobart D Shirley Doyle Jones K June Cornelius filling constable roles in a community notice.
The Junior class of Yerger High School will present a three act comedy Meet Me at the Prom on Friday night April 24 at 8 oclock in the Harris Gymnasium. The back room of Mom's Malt Shop serves as the senior class meeting place across the street from Mom's. Admission is 15 25 35 cents. Plan now to attend this play.
The Communist party in the United States seeks a comeback through youth outreach and civil rights activity. Gus Hall leads a depleted group amid defections, planning a summer convention in Chicago to form a Marxist youth wing while pushing campus recruitment and student speaker engagements. A separate incident details a home invasion where Mary Gibson, 21, fought back by dialing police.
In Miami Florida a baby sitter reportedly used her big toe to dial and report an attempted robbery on Wednesday after she had been left alone. The AP story notes the unusual method but provides few additional facts about suspects or location.
In Hempstead County Arkansas the Probate Court conducts the estate of Ruth Fillen Polk deceased with last address 910 South Elm Street Hope Arkansas. The will dated June 12 1929 was admitted to probate on April 2 1964 and Pearl Lelia Polk executrix appointed. Claims must be filed within six months from first publication or be barred. First published April 13 1964. Executrix Pearl Lelia Polk 910 South Elm Street Hope Arkansas.
New York Yankees face an attendance issue as the home opener drew only 12 709 paying fans in a 4 3 11 inning loss to the Boston Red Sox. Despite an advance sale of 18 000 for the opener, persistent weather postponements and favorable forecast failed to translate into large crowds. Yogi Berra cited sunshine and a Tuesday reschedulable date as factors, noting many potential attendees could not attend. Ralph Houk, the general manager, and Berra attributed the low turnout to the postponed opener and work/scheduling constraints rather than interest in the team.
Conrad Snyder of Forrest City was installed as president of the Arkansas State Association of B'nai B'rith. Other officers include Samuel New York. The item blends with unrelated text about Communist leaders and civil rights, indicating article fragmentation.
The Hope Star announces publication details and office information. It lists staff roles including editor Alex H. Washburn and managing editor Paul H. Jones, notes circulation and advertising contacts, and outlines subscription and mailing rates across several counties and regions.
Buchman of Paragould Phillip Buck of Little Rock Marty Fleishner of Hot Springs serve as vice presidents Barry Cohen of Forrest City secretary and Charles Barg of Forrest City treasurer. Texas State Sen Aaron Schwartz told about 100 delegates that a minority, whether by race or religion, bears greater responsibility in conduct of its affairs than a majority.
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