Hope Star Roots Run Deep in Town Chronicle
The Hope Star name traces back to 1874 after a chain of papers in Hope Arkansas. The piece recalls founders, mergers, and editors, noting the evolving title and the regional ties. It also mentions visitors from Conway, Portsmouth, Crawfordsville, and Sewanee, plus Jim Henry’s 1946 meeting and a Navy to Fire Prevention career shift.
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Tfemy
Conway
West Coast
Mage
John Gulbrie
Lope Basket Company
Thad
Jim Henry
Talbat Feild, Jr
Oliver L. Adams
le Washington
A. A. Albritton
Jim
University of the South
Sewanee
Tenn
Navy
Texas Fire Prevention Rase Bureau
Dallas
Southwest
Mexico
Reserve
UD. 5. Mary Hospital
Oakland
Calif
Mope
Edward Bryson of Prescott Dies at 40
Edward Bryson of Prescott died unexpectedly this morning in a Texarkana hospital. He is survived by his wife two children Mary Beth and Edward, his mother and a brother L. J. Bryson, all of Prescott. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Edward Bryson
Prescott
Texarkana
Mary Beth
Edward
L. J. Bryson
Spring Hill Votes on Board Member and Millage
Spring Hill school district calls an annual election for September 23 to elect one school board member and decide on millage. No millage increase proposed. current 27 mills should cover a normal nine month term next year. Petition threshold is 20 days before election, by September 4, 1959.
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John H. Houck
Cause of French Wreck Discovered
A French government statement blamed yesterday’s crash of two international express trains on a signal failure. The disaster near here killed 21 people, including six Americans, with the Frankfurt Paris express rammed by the Basel Calis train. no sabotage is suspected.
Arkansas Highway Commission Uses Federal Funds On Bridge Plan
The Arkansas highway commission approved $2 million in federal funds to finance a $7 million bridge project over the Mississippi at Helena, allocated at $200,000 annually for four years, pending U S Public Roads Administration approval and potential congressional funding. A Phillips County improvement district plans to raise $5 million to pair with the federal aid.
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Lilly Rock
Mississippi River
Helena
Arkansas ‘Highway Commission
U. S
Congress
Phillips County
Commission
Clentine and Jones
Little Rock
Marvelt-Walnut Corners
Highway 20
Pine Bluff
Jefferson
Cleveland
Dallas
Fort Smith
Port Smith
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas Highway Department
Highway Commission
McMath
Pollard
Clay County
Imboden
Black Rock
Lawrence County
Hardy
Williford
Sharp County
Fulton County
WSB Warns of Rising Cost in America
Washington reports wage stabilization board members warn inflation may push the economy toward national bankruptcy as the five cost index hits a record high and Safeway seeks higher grocery price ceilings. Industry members approve a regulation allowing automatic employer raises amid escalating costs while cautioning escalator schemes lack sound economics.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Safeway Stores
Incc
Ape
Heppey
Perhaps No Other Soldier Has a Finer Memorial Than a Farm House
A log cabin by a brook in Rearing Springs Pennsylvania bears a large glass framed portrait of Capt. Frank Camp a fighter pilot missing in action in the Mediterranean. His father Jim Camp a dairy cooperative representative built the cabin and keeps vigil with his family near the open fields where Frank would have grazed cattle. The article recalls the long wait for news and the gesture of memory that keeps the home alive.
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Rearing Springs
Prank Camp
Camp
Tunisa
Lie Lime
Uly
Pennsylvania
Jimmies
Dirry Farmers’ Cooperative
Serale
Wir
Pursoneer
Tor
Frank
Hunt
Mediterranean
Frances
Helis
George Palmer
Forwige
Nina
Zon
Sven
Helen
George
Helena
Comfort
Sister of Hope Resident Dies in Chicago
Dana Mosh, 40, former Hope resident, died yesterday in Chicago. Survived by son, Dutald. granddaughter Bona Ann. brother Walter Newcomb of Kansas City. sister Annie Jones of Hope. Funeral services set in Chicago Monday, August 27.
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Dana Mosh
Forsmer
Hope
Chiguyu
Shy
Sun
Dutald
Bona Ann
Walter Newcomb
Kinensas City
Annie Jones
Chicago
Reckless Driving Suspect Sought After City Chase
Cir patrol warns of arrest warrant for Doys Yorum charged with reckless driving after a 1:30 a.m. pursuit in Hopeville. The fleeing vehicle sped through downtown at high speed, nearly hit other cars, and nearly overturned on Spring Hill road bridge. Officer Anderson pursued but lost contact. Witnesses described a white sedan and a late-night alarm alert.
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Cir Podlice
Hope
Alrest
Anderson
Spring Hill
Yocora
Slashes Made in Foreign Aid Measure
The Senate Finance Committee advances a tax plan totaling about 7.2 billion dollars, with two main options for taxpayers and a temporary defense levy. The House and Senate clash on withholding taxes and corporate tax rules as they weigh income and capital gains taxes and a broader effort to curb inflation.
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Joe Hall Washington
Chajpinny
Nyelyel Jou
Gables House
Ciswiscons
Senate
Truman
House
Actin
Mother Dies of Polio as Baby Is Saved by Surgery
An expectant mother, Mrs Constance Hersh aged 40, died of polio yesterday while surgeons saved her unborn child by immediate operation. She had been in an iron lung since August 11. The baby was due in about a month.
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Te Ile
Cheir Uela
Helen
George
Silel
Nixlus
Kansas
Constance Hersh
Red Supply Base Hit by B29s in Korea Bombardment
General Ridgway cites continuation of peace talks as contingent on Chinese decisions. US aircraft hammered the Port Arthur area’s rail yards and depots, while 35 B-29s dropped over 300 tons of bombs on the area. Jets clashed with enemy fighters, with several Sabres damaged but none lost.
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Avs
Bagy
Nahin
Nile
Gemuini MavApthi
Rishin Nain
Payigust
Tokyo
Roshili
Auidic
Muuruary
Mugeb
Ruslun
Secratary
Marshall
Skipa
MacArthia
Manchuria
Korea
United Nations
Rushin
Siverian
Navy
Suturday
Peany Senifler
Aly
Northwest Korea
Soat
Sinuiju
Kos Tea
Yaul River
Traffic Check in City Finds Many Violations
A city traffic check identified numerous violations among drivers and vehicles. Police noted multiple infractions including brake issues and improper equipment during the patrols conducted across various streets and intersections.
High School Book Store Opens August 27
The high school book store opens Monday August 27 for students to purchase books for the coming school year. Students in grades 9 through 12 should buy before September 10 and those checking schedules may go to the school office. New Hope seventh through twelfth graders starting high school should register at the office before September 10.
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Ope High School
Hope
Tsushmang Islands Between Korea and Japan
The Tsushmang lie in a 120 mile wide area between Korea and Japan. Yarth is supplied by dairy cows near the islands.
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Korea
Japan
Red Paper Backed Truman Insist Controversy Rages
Lalinela Nebraska report notes Senator McCarthy denounces Daily Worker for printing Truman praise. McCarthy claims the paper’s August 20 1944 issue endorsed and praised the president, while Daily Worker editor thanks him and prints Truman’s daughter note.
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Lalinela
Sonal Joseph Mc Carthy
Daily Worker
Train
Mipuna
Mc Carthy
Prumunts
Bal
Askasins
MeCarthy
Wisconsin Achalor
Diab
Henry A
MeChythy
Nfl
Bomesun
Truman Dotter
Tackett Defends Flood Control in House Action
Rep. Boyd Tackett of Nashville led a fight against criticism of Army Engineers flood control work. The House voted 414 to 57 to strike out the offensive and then unanimously passed the supplemental appropriation bill, backing Tackett’s stance.
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Fraber Edwards
Howard Suttle
Washington
Atat
Army
House
Yackett
Underworld Queen Caught With Drugs in New York
New York police arrested Paula Marshall Russe 43, dubbed the queen of the Broadway napcotics pushers, after a heroin packet was found hidden in her brugelore. A man posed as a dope addict to gain access to her apartment, leading to the booking on narcotics charges.
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New York
Polleg Agid
Brugelore
Paula Marshall Russe
Puligendman
Miss Russo
Miss Husso
Cotton Stalk Produces Thirteen Bolls on Rocky Montod Farm
A Negro farmer from Rocky Monod, identified as Samas Saratiny, exhibits a notably fine cotton stalk bearing thirteen bolls. The planter notes the season’s strong plant count and suggests the crop’s potential amid favorable conditions.
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Samas Saratiny
Rocky Monod
Bradley
Salvation Plans Program With Booth Leading Event
Salvation Army committee announces a program tomorrow at 2:05 pm at station KXAR featuring national leader Lelia Booth and W. Booth. The event includes singing, oration, and music, with emphasis on Salvation Army work and community service, plus a guest panel from Hempstead County and surrounding areas.
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KXAR
Wwigimbars
Salvation Army
Keping
Booth Regouniaerd
Ing
Singere
T. K
Moug
Arka Iterest
Ule
Guy Bayse
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