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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
5
In a humorous relic of a long story, Olgie Lamears rides a wagon from Vermont toward Bethel while Arthur remains silent in Arkansas. The tale, touched by weather and travel woes, frames a quirky frontier family dynamic and a seasonal press recap from The Associated Press.
Members of-Lestie T Muddleston Post No. 12 of the American Legion will observe a World War I Memorial Day service Sunday at eleven o'clock, honoring two Hermitage county veterans who died in the war. Commander Jon Jones urged Legionnaires to assemble in front of Tope Furniture at 9 a.m. to march in a group.
A fragment notes Dr and Mrs Kolb donating books to a local library. The text references a collection, possible titles, and mentions local readers or institutions, with unclear details on dates or exact quantities. The passage appears as a damaged OCR extract from a local paper.
Partly cloudy weather expected with a few widely scattered afternoon and evening showers. Temperature unchanged from previous readings. Overall conditions favor outdoor plans with dry spells between showers and light winds.
A AP survey records over 3 000 new polio cases this month raising the national total to more than 11 000. Arkansas toll nears 600 as health officials warn the season may be peaking in that state while noting reporting varies and deaths remain uncertain. Oklahoma and other states show gains but optimism grows as new cases slow in parts.
Belgium's Baulo-Henri Spaak was chosen as the European Council's first president as the Strasbourg assembly convened. The 101-member body from 12 nations aims to become Europe's international parliament, with Spaak noted for UN General Assembly leadership and European cooperation efforts.
The Hope Chamber of Commerce warns executives about a revived hearse chaser scam with a twist targeting firms billed for unrecorded services allegedly arranged by recently deceased officers. It urges verification of contracts and cautions against paying on vague demands to avoid losses to widows and relatives.
A chaotic incident on a Mississippi river island left a young mother and an older man wounded in a gunfight near Maud Island. Becker and others reported repeated blows and shouting as the two fought with fists before shots were fired. Both victims remained on fishing sheds as authorities filed charges.
Kemp Casey, 74, a Hope resident, died at his home on South Main Street. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs Charlotte Mushaw Edwards of California and Mrs Veart Lewis of Mont Springs, two grandchildren, and a brother Pat of Hope. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Heraddon Corne ling Funeral Home.
A couple from San Antonio Texas escaped injury when their car overturned on Highway GT two miles west of the city today at 10 80. The vehicle was demolished but the couple Mrs Gob and Mrs Delaney were not hurt.
A triple convention of Sunday schools and church delegates gathers at Bethel AME Church corner Sth and Lured for proceedings through Sunday. Rev. P.O. Crusty of Philadelphia directs the program with opening sermon by “O, We Walker.” Clergy from Linke Boek district and collaborators from the U.S. Department of Agriculture address the gathering.
Miss Irene Scott formerly of Texarkana is now with the Lidlus Specialty Shop. She has many years of experience in ladies ready to wear and will be happy to meet and serve all customers at the store.
Letters from 1947 show Clarence W. Oehler a warehouse specialist for the War Assets Administration advising James W. Hunt on selling surplus automotive parts. The letters, read by Sen. Mundt’s committee, reveal bids and negotiated deals. Oehler referenced White House, HST, and HHV initials and urged Hunt to pursue deals now.
Officers of the Arkansas Farm Bureau were reelected at the convention in Nashville. Returning leaders include Vice President Charles Sandage and Vic President Mark Porter, with board members Hugh Montgomery and J. C. Jones. Wi H. Creavens of Paris elected as a new member. President J. Alpert Hopkins of Little Rock had begun a two year term last year.
Washington Aug 1 The house approved a bill raising the minimum wage to 75 cents per hour and sending it to the senate. The measure would also widen exemptions from coverage under the wage hour act, prompting division among administration Democrats Southern Democrats and Republicans amid debate over who won the wage hour controversy.
The Charleston, once the era defining craze of the 1920s, is revived as a primal, agile movement. Dance director Charles Columbus notes its enduring popularity across ages, while stars like Ginger Rogers are cited for the era’s influence. The piece charts its evolution from novelty to cultural icon and its depiction in film.
Honolulu August seizure expands to all seven island stevedoring firms to break a long running strike. Gov Ingram Meraay signed orders bringing five outer island firms under territorial control after earlier actions in Honolulu. CIO TLWU and ILWU leaders vow to contest the seizure in court and may extend the strike to the mainland.
The Dalai Lama of Tibet has launched a religious war against communism after reports of communist propaganda in Lamaist temples. He sent 3,000 students on missions across central China to rally a spiritual front against Maoism, meeting with over 100 advisers in Lhasa to defend Shangri-la from perceived communist influence.
Lawrence Hill of Prove has been appointed Sevier county tax assessor to succeed Norman Melcod, who resigned to become a field agent for another Arkansas tax agency.
Quito reports a massive quake event with Libertad village vanishing into a vast crater. A gaping hole half a mile wide and 1,500 feet deep replaces the town, its 190 residents vanished as military and medical officers describe the dramatic scene near Pelilea.
In an Aug 1 report from New York, H. D. Quigg notes the steel industry case faces labor demands and a seven to eight day to decide package bargaining. The Labor Board will file recommendations and set a basis for steel disposition, while warnings of disaster loom if prices rise. The war ended and markets shift as industry seeks lower costs to preserve production and employment.
Former ambassador Averell Harriman told the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees that the United States must approve and quickly provide a 1.45 billion dollar foreign arms program to Western Europe. He warned Russia is a determined, ruthless opponent and urged decisive action to empower NATO allies and deter subversive neutrality efforts. He cited Taft and military chiefs as supporters while stressing urgency to avoid delays in arming and rearming allied nations.
Senator Taft of Ohio charged Democrats aim to exclude him and Taft Hartley supporters from a new labor relations inquiry. He cited invitations denial to Senators Bunnell, H-Mod, and Stith, as a sign of planned marginalization. The panel approved a $25,000 fund to support the inquiry and hearings expected by January 13. Also noted is John Barrymore Jr making his film debut alongside Robert Preston and Robert Stayling.
Michigan Ford workers voted to authorize a nationwide walkout to press the CIO United Auto Workers demands. About 60.5 percent supported the strike, 8,710 opposed, with officials noting the vote could extend beyond Michigan as negotiations continued.
Fort Smith reports that about 14 000 men will be stationed at Camp Chaffee by September. Army officials released details on the total recruits and placement, outlining the upcoming deployment plan.
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