Two Arkansas Congressmen Face Democratic Opposition
In Arkansas two congressmen drew Democratic challengers after filings on Tuesday, with Rep. Wilbur Mills unopposed. Florence Katheryn Clay filed to oppose Rep. E. C. Gathings in the 1st District, the Delta race spanning 10 counties, while Rep. Oren Harris faced truck stop operator Dean Murphy in the 4th District. J. W. Trimble will meet Republican J. E. Hinshaw for the 3rd District seat as Hal Cochran had filed earlier.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Wilbur D. Mills
Kensett
Florence Katheryn Clay
Forrest City
E. C. Gathings
D-Ark
West Memphis
Mississippi Delta
Clay
Deep Delta
Secretary of State
Congress
Clay County
Wynne
Clay Funeral Home
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Rep
Oren Harris
el Dorado
Dean Murphy
Hempstead
Murphy
Harris
South
J. W. Trimble
Berryville
J. E
Jerry) Hinshaw
Springdale
Trimble
Hal Cochran
Fort Smith
Fine Arts Festival Arts Program Schedule May 3 10
Festival of arts runs May 3 to May 10 with events across Hope area venues. May 1 Clothes Line Fair at City Hall Lawn 1 to 5 pm. May 2 Community Theater at City Hall Auditorium 8 pm. May 3 special musical programs at city churches and an art exhibit from Arkansas Art Center. May 4 Roy Anderson Insurance Agency sponsors art. May 5 Garland School 10:30 am and Kiwanis Club 12 pm plus Hope Nursing Home 2:30. May 6 home demonstration club film 2 pm and Memorial Rest Home 2:30. May 7 Paisley School 2:30 and Branch Hospital 2:30. May 8 Brookwood School 10:30 am and Rotary Club 12 pm. After Friday Music Club, Hope Gospel Tabernacle 4 pm. May 10 Seated Concert Hope High School Band and Community Chorus First Baptist Church 8 pm. Other exhibits: Books on music and art at Hempstead County Library. Arts and Crafts by Girl Scouts at Scotts Store window. Floral arrangements by Hope Council of Garden Clubs in store windows.
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Art of Hope
City Hall
First National Bank
Memorial Rest Home
Paisley School
Branch Hospital
Brookwood School
Rotary Club
Hope Gospel ‘Tabernacle
Hope High School
First Baptist Church
Hempstead County Library
Scotts
Hope Council of Garden Clubs
Weather Report From Central Arkansas Forecast
Weather Experiment Station report for 24 hours ending 7 am Wednesday notes high 75 and low 49. Central Arkansas forecast by The Associated Press calls for fair and cool tonight then fair and warmer Thursday with lows 45 to 50 and high around 78. Continued on page two.
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Arkansas
THE
Associated Press
Central
Miss Mischief at Blevins High School gym
Seniors present a 3 act comedy Miss Mischief at 11 p m Friday May 1 in the Blevins school gym. Cast includes Helen Sansome Earline Jester Dotty Harris Donna Schultz Sandra Salisbury Kay Head Carolyn Brooks Larry Harper Nealey Piquet and Jimmy Bain with Danny Woolfolk as properties and Victor Phillips on sound effects. Admission 25c 50c.
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Blevins High School
Miss Mischief
Blevins School
Lala
Dotty
Helen Sansome
Earline Jester
Dotty Harris
Bonnie Stone
Imogene Thomas
Donna Schultz
Ann Kinksley
Sandra Salisbury
Barbara Carter
Camp Foresthaven
Kay Head
Marian Blake
Carolyn Brooks
Joe Brooks
M.D
Tommy Carman
Larry Montomery
Highway Patrol
Johnny Taylor
Ed Vinson
Meet of Pre School Parents at Blevins
A meeting of parents for all pre school children will be held at 8 am May 1 at Blevins Training School. All children entering school for the first time must be six years old by October 1 1964 and have a birth certificate plus proof of smallpox vaccination. Transportation will be available to those who want it from the County Health Office.
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Blevins
Fulton Elementary School to Close with April 30 Program
Fulton Elementary School will hold its closing program on April 30 at 7 30 p m, announced by principal Mrs J G Butler The program will feature an Adiplaxion priced at 15 and 25 vents
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Fulton’s
J. G. Butler
Negro Files for Congress in Arkansas Delta
Florence Clay, a widow who operates a funeral home in Forest City, has filed for the Democratic nomination to Congress in Arkansas delta's heavily segregationist region. She will oppose Rep. E. C. Gathings in the July 28 primary, becoming the first Negro candidate for a major office in the delta.
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Little Rock
Ark
Florence Clay
Arkansas
Mississippi River Delta
Clay
Forest City
E. C. Gathings
Delta
Be Kind to Fat People Day Suggested by Hal Boyle
NY AP columnist HAL BOYLE argues for a national Be Kind to Fat People Day, noting no protections exist for heavy individuals while animals have strong lobbies. He praises fat people's humor and resilience, mocks dieting ideals, and suggests celebrating with a seven course lunch to show appreciation.
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America
Hal Boyle
New York
Washington
Homemakers Meet at Spring Hill FHA Sub federation
The Future Homemakers of America Hempstead-Nevada Sub federation met at Spring Hill School with about 60 attendees from Hope Spring Hill Bodcaw Cale Laneburg and Willsville. Linda Hulsey presided as president. Joyce Carlton presented the program and Janice Wicker was elected federation vice-president. Sub federation officers for next year include Laneburg president Spring Hill vice-president Willisville secretary Bodcaw reporter Hope parliamentarian and Cale hostess chapter. Special guests included Mrs. Joe Harmon and Miss Donna Turk.
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Future
Homemakers of America
Hempstead - Nevada
Spring Hill
Hope
Bodcaw
Cale
Laneburg
Willsville
Linda Hulsey
Jenny Lou Quillen
Joyce Carlton
Lanburg
Sue Almand
Linda Lambert
Betty Baker
Carolyn Carlton
Linda Lee
Peggy Wesson
Melba Hunter
Cedallia Dillard
FHA
Sue Spencer
Sandra Wesson
Margaret Jones
Joyce Daniels
Sandy Camp
Janice Wicker
Federation
Arkadelphia
Willisville
Bodcan
Joe Harmon
Donna Turk
Hope High
Students Are Guests of Local Club
Forty students from Spring Hill and Saratoga High Schools visited the Hope Kiwanis club for a Tuesday luncheon with Superintendent Scott Key and Mrs Peoples of Saratoga. The group, recent winners in speech and choral contests, were hosted by Kiwanian Elmer Brown. Saratoga, winner of the county chorus, performed choral numbers directed by Mrs Peoples, while Spring Hill was represented by Bob and Cindy McCormick, who spoke on stage. Guests included Dr Emmet Thompson of Sacramento and David P Mooney of Hot Springs.
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Spring Hill
Saratoga High Schools
Hope Kiwanis Club
Scott Key
M. H. [Peoples
Emmet Thompson
Sacramento
Calif
David P. Mooney
Hot Springs
Brother of Local Resident Dies in Wichita Hospital
B. B. Moody aged 71 of Wichita Kansas died in a hospital Tuesday April 28. Surviving relatives include two sisters Ora Mae Moody and Hazel Castle of Hope and Miss Moody. Services are incomplete but will be held in Wichita. Mr and Mrs Gary Castle of Little Rock and Mrs Hazel Castle left today for Kansas.
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B. B. Moody
Wichita
Kansas
Sisters of
Hope
Ora Mae Moody
Hazel Castle
Gary Castle
Little Rock
Miss Moody
Assignments for Law Day Announced Hope attorneys named for Law Day addresses
The Hempstead County Bar Association Law Day Committee led by F. Crow assigns James H. Pilkinton and James H. Pilkington at Bleveins Public School and Paisley School on May 1 and 5. Talbot Feild Jr. and Albert Graves Jr. speak at multiple schools on May 1. Judges Wilson and Weisenberger plus W. S. Atkins and other local figures are slated for specific May 1 or April 30 slots. The event promotes equality and justice under law across schools, churches, courts, and organizations.
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Hope
F. Crow
Hempstead County Bar Association
Bleveins
James H. Pilkinton
Paisley
James H. Pilkington
Blevins Training
F. C. Crow
Verger
Brookwood
Albert Graves
Spring Hill
Albert Graves, Jr
Crow Training
Talbot Feild, Jr
Saratoga
Emmet
Guernsey
John
Newsman Dies in New York
Frank K. Tripp, 82, chairman of the Gannett Newspapers board and retired general manager, died at his Elmira home after a long illness. His career began in 1901 with the Elmira Advertiser, then Elmira Gazette, later became publisher of the Elmira Morning Advertiser and Gazette, and Sunday Telegram. He later served as general manager of Gannett Newspapers.
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Elmira
Faubus Faces Fourth Opponent in Arkansas Democratic Primary
In Little Rock the fourth Democratic challenger filed just before noon as Gov. Orval Faubus seeks renomination. R. D. Burrow, a Walnut Ridge merchant, paid the $1,500 fee. Charles Howell failed to file before the deadline. Winthrop Rockefeller advances in the GOP primary with no opposition. Faubus may face Odell Dorsey, Newport Ridgeway, and Joe Hubbard in November, while Dorsey vows reform and more state information.
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Little Rock
Orval BE
Faubus
Winthrop Rockefeller
R. D. Burrow
Walnut Ridge
Leon Catlett
Marion Hotel
Charles I. Howell
Catlett
Howell
Rockefeller
Arkansas Tech College
Faubus-Rockefeller
Dorsey
Sheridan
Sid McMath
Ridgeway
Hubbard
Scranton Leads GOP Hopefuls in Pennsylvania Nomination Fight
AP reports Gov. William W. Scranton wins a large share of GOP support in Pennsylvania but falls short of the groundswell desired for a presidential bid. Henry Cabot Lodge shines in Massachusetts with a favorite-son win and a notable write-in Democratic vote. President Johnson faces calls for Western inspection trips possibly to Hawaii in May or June and a broad moral crusade for racial equality gains momentum.
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William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Johnson
Hawaii
Washington
Capitol Hill
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Showers Fade on State Scene Weather Forecast
The U S Weather Bureau reported no fronts developing and Arkansas should enjoy several days of fair dry weather. Highs 68 to 78, lows tonight 42 to 54. Tuesday highs ranged 65 in Harrison to 79 in Pine Bluff, overnight lows 39 in Fayetteville to 56 in Memphis.
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Associated Press
U.S. Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Harrison
Pine Bluff
Fayetteville
Memphis
All Around Town Spl Page Highlights Local Honors
William E. Page of Emmet receives a commendation from the 557 Ordnance Co. in New York for outstanding service. Albert H. Cummings Jr. of Prescott is named outstanding marksmanship instructor at Lackland AFB Texas and earned a $50 gift. Captain Nolen B. Stanford, tied to New Orleans and San Antonio, is noted for Exercise Air Boon Choo in Thailand. Community arts notes at Southern State College include a concert April 30 with Fredericka Silvey and Jimmy Barentine.
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William E. Page
Emmet
I. Page
Caddo Gap
557 Ordiaace Co
New York
N.Y
Albert H. Coummings Jr
Mary E. Spires
Prescott Rt. 2
U.S. Air Force School
Lackland Afb
Texas
Nolen B. Stanfor
Juana B. Stanford
New Orleans
Thailand
Joy H. Bouchel
San Antonio
Captain Stanford
Hope High School
University of Alaska
University of South Carolina
University of the Phillippines
Cert
Fredericka Silvey
Bodcaw
Jimmy Barentine
Hope
Janet Roberts
C. L. Roberts
Hope Rt. 4
Phi Sigma Chi
Southern State
Texarkana Junior College
Stagecrafters
Association of Baptist Students
Hempstead
Feild Sutton Face General Election After Primary Battles
Rep Feild and Carter Sutton oppose Democratic challengers in county races. Sheriff Jimmie Griffin faces Jack Arnett in Democratic primary. County Judge Byers drawn against G Garrett, K Rateliff, Guy Grigg, J Prescott with no GOP challenge. Constable DeRoan tenure candidates Shirley Jones Cornelius seek Dem nod, no GOP opposition. Coroner hopefuls Honeycutt and Marcum duel for Dem nomination. winner meets Dr Lynn Harris. Carter Sutton has no Dem opposition but runs against Republican Dorn ing in general.
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DeRoan Township
Jimmie Griffin
Jack Arnett
Betes
Orle Q O. Byers
G. Garrett
K. G. Rateliff
Guy Grigg
J. Gordon Prescott
Constable
Hobart D. Shirley
Doyle Jones
D. June Cornelius
J. T. Honeycutt
Vance Marcum
Lynn Harris
Talbot Feild Jr
Bobbye Campbell
Carter Sutton
Mrs. Dorning
Mrs Johnson Hosts Women Doer Luncheon Network
Washington AP report describes Mrs Lyndon B Johnson hosting her fourth women-doer luncheon. Nineteen attendees included Marian Anderson Maria Tallchief Katherine Peden and Katherine Anne Porter. Kate Tuchman Harlem PS 186 principal spoke on daily educational challenges.
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Frances Lewine
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
Johnson
Bess Abell
Johnsy
Wome
Marian Anderson
Maria Tallchief
Kentucky
Comte Missioner of Commerce
Kathereine Peden
Katherine Anne Porter
Kate Tuchman
P.S.18
Harlem
New York City
Storms Slam Regions From Midwest To Atlantic Coast
Severe thunderstorms battered the Southeast and the Great Lakes region. Tornadoes struck eight Alabama communities injuring at least two and causing heavy damage. Twisters hit Florida Indiana and Illinois while Carolinas Florida Panhandle saw the fiercest storms as the wet belt moved eastward toward the Atlantic Coast.
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Associated Press
Great Lakes
Atlantic Coast
South
Midwest
Alabama
Florida
Indiana
Illinois
Carolinas
Florida Panhandle
Rockies
Mississippi Re Valley
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Hempstead County
Haskell Jones
T. C. Porter
Hope Star
Dora King
Justices of the Peace
Verlaine Jones
Bob Jackson
Frank Grachek
Bob Moers
John O'Dell
Dick Turnage
Fulton
Benjamin Franklin
U.S. State Department
Cary Grant
Law Day
AP News Digest
National
Irene
Prince Carlos
Rome
Southern State College
Arkansas A&m Foresters
Beaver’s Bend State Park
Oklahoma
A&m
Wendell Light of Hope
March Hempstead
Lafayette
Nevada County
Howard County
Rep. Feild
Mrs. Johnson
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