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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
2
Dreams become realities in a nine bedroom home by a top building firm on a shady corner lot. Features include a 5 ton climate system, Mohawk carpet, two tiled baths, a well equipped kitchen, large master suite with private patio, pantry, den, double garage, intercom, and decorative drapes. Ready for possession in fifteen days, immaculate condition.
Calendar items include a camp meeting at Sprudel on Highway 67 led by J A Hardaway and other ministers with public attendance invited. Nelson Hill Post 427 and Ladies Auxiliary meet at 7 30 PM. Revival at Mt Pleasant C M E Church led by Rev C Stearns from Monroe LA. Bethel AME to observe 83rd anniversary on the second Sunday in Santamber with planning led by Mrs E L Hicks meeting August 14 at 7 30 PM. Obituaries for William Grant Hill of Ashdown, Sarah Bradford of Hope, and Lessie B Heard of Clow note deaths with funeral plans to be announced.
Eugene Redwine, 28, of McGehee, faces 13 new charges across Bastrop Desha Drew and Ashley counties after a high speed highway chase ending north of Hamburg. He previously escaped jail with Phillip Fisher and is held on burglary and grand larceny counts. Authorities expect more charges tied to a Louisiana robbery and aggravated assault case. Meanwhile Britain’s train robbery inquiry centers on a masked gang that stopped a Glasgow to London mail train and absconded with over seven million dollars in currency.
Benson presses banker Finchbone to confirm a $1500 obligation tied to horses sent from the Waggoner ranch for Bancroft Benson. The banker doubts the need for extra paperwork while the deal hinges on a cashier’s check, and Benson’s crew argues over costs and fate of the ranch stock amid rough, dusty travels and tough terrain.
SEARCY Arkansas AP White Countians will vote September 10 on a proposed 10 bed county hospital costing 1.2 million dollars. The ballot also includes a 2 million fir (likely fund) tied to the project with 600 thousand dollars in matching Hill Burton funds. Voters previously rejected a 900 thousand dollar bond issue in November 1941 to build a 106 bed hospital expected to cost 1 million dollars.
New Delhi AP reports the first ever motion of no confidence in India's government, introduced by non Communist opposition parties in the lower house. Nehru's Congress holds a strong majority and is poised to reject the motion, with a vote expected next week.
A narrator recalls a rough horse drive to a ranch with a skeptical partner and a stubborn clubfooted mare. The group threads through tension and bravado as personal judgments surface while preparing to move the horses. The tale hints at further continuation.
The Hope Star lists staff roles and business details including editor publisher Paul H. Jonas and Donal Parker, with advertising contacts. It notes postage rates, subscription options by carrier and mail across several counties, and office addresses in Memphis Dallas Chicago New York Detroit Oklahoma City and Houston. It also states The Associated Press represents local news and dispatches.
Three weekend traffic deaths and a drowning raised Arkansas violent death toll to 12 for the week ending Sunday. Lana Huckabs, 17, of Oi Trough in Independence County drowned while swimming in Cache River near De Vall's Bluff. her body was recovered from 10 feet of water after she disappeared during a outing with friends.
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