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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1960
Page
2
Obituary notes the death of a Broadway musical figure amid tributes from family and colleagues. It references past works and collaborators, including Hammerstein influenced pieces, and records the late stage of life and family mourners. The article mentions his wife Dorothy, daughter Mrs Philip Mathias, and other relatives attending his death.
Hempstead County School District No. 3 of Hempstead County Arkansas held a meeting on June ith 1960 to adopt a resolution to apply to the State Board of Education for a loan from the Loan Fund amounting to 150,000 dollars. The loan will be evidenced by an indebtedness instrument and repaid over not more than six years beginning January 1 1961. The funds are to be used for the purchase of a GMC Carryall and related operating costs from surplus funds. Board President Tommy McCorkle and Secretary E R Brown signed the resolution. g.23 1960
Notice of sale by commissioner of chancery in Hempstead County Arkansas in Roy Collier et al case. Public auction at Hope court door September 6 1960 for described lots in Ruffin and Wallis Additions. Three month credit terms require bond or note with surety eight percent interest. Jamie Russell signs August 300 16 60.
The sheriff will offer for sale on September 4, 1960, the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 28 Township 9 South Range 24 West, Hempstead County Arkansas, to satisfy a $2000 judgment plus interest and costs. The sale is to the highest bidder on three months credit with bond and surety. Beatrice Stokes and Floyd C. Stokes are plaintiffs. Elsa and Frank Hill are defendants. Witness Jimmie Griffin, Sheriff and Collector, August 22, 1910.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission invites sealed bids by 10:00 A M August 31 1960 for hay from 300 acres in Hope Quail Downs Hempstead County Arkansas. Hay must be cut removed by bidder before September 30 1980. Bids on per plot basis with plot numbers. warnings note the area contains live unexploded ordnance and operation is at bidder risk.
The monthly meeting of the First Methodist Church Life Group was held Wednesday with Mrs J Hesterly and Mrs B A Escurite opening the session in prayer. Sidney Hesterly spoke of the graduate candidates for philosophy degrees at LSU as Dr Troy Middleton conferred the PhD. Senior Band sessions begin August 24 at the Prescott Band Building under Band Director Bob Hardin with 8 to 10 practice hours daily. The gathering included wide-ranging social visits among local families and guests from different towns.
Sam P. Brownee Jr of Newport told Arkansas vocational teachers that glamorizing farming will keep people on the farm. He argued farming should be pictured as a profession and praised its dignity and rewards, urging leaders to sell the idea to the public.
Mil dred Emerson hosts a tense scene after a jewel theft attempt. Heiress and guests, including Olympic pole vaulter Bill Wolters, are shaken by threats and a prowler. A window escape, footprints, and a missing jewel box hint at a swift, silent intruder.
A chaotic report from Nashville outlines an arrest linked to a congressional probe as mentions of Little Roel and Arthur Gola surface. The piece notes shifting political moves within the National States Rights Party, Tempers flare over civil rights concessions, and talk of ballot access in Arkansas Mississippi Florida and Alabama as Faubus and Cole navigate leadership questions.
The Conservation Commission announced a 50 day duck season for Missouri with a half day goose season. Opening noon in November and December 20 for trout, daily duck limit down to three and possession limit six due to northern nesting duck shortages. Affected species include canvasbacks and redheads with protection on certain days and potential 2 or 10 day split options. Local details show additional context on season timing and bag limits.
Washington AP reports a new airborne submarine killer weapon added to the Navy. The nuclear depth charge named Lulu is described as light enough for helicopters and some aircraft, enhancing anti submarine warfare capabilities.
In Southampton on Monday a short news item notes the end of a strike affecting Britain's Royal Ballet, clearing the way for a US tour opening in New York early next month and scheduling subsequent performances.
An article outlines seasonal harvest timings from October 14 to November 22 and sets limits on bog and pas iseastun Himils five and five. It allows up to two Canadas or two white-roiled teesa or one of each. To increase plequil coal harvest, the commission imposes a six daily and 12 ty POS SOSSiMN1 limit to ease pressure on ducks.
A Calhoun County Grand Jury in Camden, Arkansas, has resumed its investigation into irregularities in absentee voting. The panel, which returned four indictments following an inquiry tied to the Meduly 2 primary election, met again yesterday for the first time since August 4.
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