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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports a new blast of arctic air will reach northwest Arkansas tonight with the front expected to move out of the state by sunrise Friday. In advance of the front, temperatures will drop and winds may pick up as the system passes.
The Hope Star announces weather outlook with a 55 degree high and 40s to 50s forecast for the weekend. Includes publishing staff, offices, classified rates, and a holiday publication pause. Lists circulation and editorial personnel and Associated Press membership.
Star Television Critic Billy Burton reviews Bette Midler’s NBC special Ole Red Hair is Back, calling it lively and provocative. He praises Midler’s energy and songs, notes Hoffman as guest, and compliments Emmett Kelly’s number while lamenting the limited run time and cable television awkwardness.
George Frazier, president of the Independent Insurance Agents of America, told the Kiwanis Club that small businesses face a threat from federal regulation and radical change. He urged strong involvement to preserve the free enterprise system as about 90 percent of firms are small and contribute heavily to GDP and employment. The meeting's other guest was Rev. James Maddox, moving to Fayetteville.
Death notices report Ricky Campbell of Houston Texas died December 6 from an accident in Houston. Also noted are services for Perry Moses 71 at First Baptist Church on Friday with burial at Memory Garden. Moses was a long time deacon Sunday school teacher and Kiwanis charter member, survivors include wife Marietta and three daughters.
Kenneth Blaylock, president of the American Federation of Government Employees and the youngest on the federation's 34 member executive council, notes ongoing issues across steel, auto, clothing and electrical equipment sectors while acknowledging universal modern problems.
Sue Freeman of Benton Ark. is mentioned alongside her three sisters Mrs Doris Adcock of Heightsville Md Mrs Ardelle Cook of Little Rock and Mrs Margery Boswell of Florida and six grandchildren in a brief family notice for local readers.
Former president of Hot Springs Savings and Loan Association James Collier pleaded guilty to misapplication of funds and embezzlement in federal court. U.S. District Court Judge Oren Harris sentenced him to five years in prison and fined $10,000. The case arose from a shop in Hope.
Hope High parents can discuss grades during college night Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at Hope High. McCaskill Volunteer Fire Dept spaghetti supper Saturday at Blevins Elementary 5 p.m. donation 2.50 benefiting Redland Township fire service. Millwood Shrine Christmas dinner next Tuesday 7 p.m. at Sheraton Inn with Ramona Street music and officer installation. Hope Jaycees turkey shoot Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at municipal airport, 3 entry per flight, guns must be supplied. winners receive turkey or ham. Five Hope High students to film As We See It on desegregation. meet Dec 17. WTTW Chicago producer. Prescott Lions raise 3000 of 4000 goal. auction proceeds to blind and needy. car sale December 17 at Buds Auto Parts. pond bid up to 1000 yards. call 887-2363. ESAA Advisory Committee meets December 15 7 p.m. Yerger Middle reading lab. Nelson test results discussed. Four Ouachita Baptist University Army ROTC cadets receive OBU Ranger Tab. Bruce Huddleston named among honorees.
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