Christmas events fill Hope area calendar
Friday and Saturday bring a diverse set of social events. Piano pupils perform a Christmas recital at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, while Hope High’s Freshman Class sponsors an all‑day odd jobs drive to fund Lions Club baskets. church groups plan caroling, parties, and a Christmas program with gift exchanges, plus a bridge club and homemaker meeting with festivities and guest attendance noted. Local brides and clubs host luncheons and dinners as December activities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Gosswell
Fellowship
the Presbyterian Church
Hope High School
First Baptist Church
Lions Club
Becky Huff
Randy Wright
Baker HD Club
Ealfe McWilliams
Vernon McMurtrey
Dead Wood
Dakota
Patmos
Community Health Q and A Hymn to Hepatitis
A wedding anniversary notice from HOPE (ARN) STAR plus a health feature urges hepatitis prevention through hand washing and water boiling during contamination fears. It includes Q and A with Dr. Brandstadt on virus transmission, cramps, and quinine treatment, and invites questions to the physician through the paper.
Visiting kin over Christmas in Havana Arkansas
Major Charles Powell visits his mother Mrs Maggie Cowling and aunt Mrs L B Delaney in Havana Ark for an early Christmas gathering. Guests for the holidays include Mrs P H Stephens and Mrs Chester McCaskill of Blevins with Mr and Mrs Oren Stephens of Geneva Switzerland, Dr and Mrs Steve Stephens of San Monica California, and Dr Cdr and Mrs James W Brooks and Jim Brooks of Oxnard California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Powell
Maggie Cowling
L. B. Delaney
Delores
Havana
Ark
P. H. Stephens
Chester McCaskill
Blevins
Oren Stephens
Geneva
Switzere Iand
Steve Stephens
San Monica
Callf
Cdr
James W. Broooks
Jim Brooks
Oxnard
Wedding Vows Repeated At Community Baptist Church Okay
Miss Barbara Jo Thompson and James Thomas Porter wed December 4 at 8 p.m. in Okay with Rev. Doyle Akin officiating. The ceremony featured blue and white decor, soprano soloist, and bridal party from Hope, Mineral Springs, and nearby towns. The couple resides in Hope and Porter works as a barber. The article notes an odd closing line about the four-eyed fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Baptist Church of
Okay
Barbara Jo Thompson
Grover Lee Thompson
Hope
James Thomas Porter
Cecil Porter
Doyle Akin
Texarkana
Imilax
James F. Johnson
Linda Sue Parsons
Marjorie Arnold
Mineral Springs
Karen Sue Waters
Thomas Waters
Steve Harris
Lowell Harris
Blankets Folded Lengthwise to Speed Bedding
Readers learn a simple laundry technique to speed bedmaking. Fold blankets lengthwise over the clothesline after laundering. The crease helps center the clean blanket on the bed.
Forever Pregnant: Advice From Helen Help Us
A 1967 Hope Star column collects letters from readers about family life. The "Forever Pregnant" reader asks for help to stop an abusive husband and manage eight children. Grandmother wisdom and a divorced mother offer perspective, urging personal effort and contentment. The column invites more questions for the Helen Bottel feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Shenote
Tin
F.P
Harry
Helen Bottel
Hope Star
1967
Inc
Starch wall rope technique for hanging parmento items
A brief instruction advises starch walls to stick to rope when hanging a freshly starched parmento on the clothesline. Place waxed paper underneath to prevent sticking and facilitate removal.
New Use for Prunes in Braising Swiss Steak
Kitchen note suggests using prune jiance instead of water to braise Swiss steak. Prune juice is praised as a flavor booster and is recommended for pot roasts and similar dishes.
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Firet Presbyterian Church
Ann Wollerman Chrele
First Baptist Chavet
M. 5S. Bates
Lottle Moon
Circle Na
Softhe
Menedhiy
Wesley Huddles+ton
Mumiay
Sreer
Berth
Adh
Pol
Perkins
Plm
Harton
de Pins
Chrcle
Charles Johason
Pain
Circle So
M.S. Bates
Ted Bar
Decramela Ly
Jim
Mirae Pauk Lewes
Mike Relig
Syd McMath
R.L. Hrewet
ET. Young Jr
Bil Wray
Pomich Hani
Hirt MA Party
Mr. van
Hetty
Nfl
Nim Marlar
Rosston
Aft
Joe Keesey
Maynard Smith
Jim Robert
Steve Atkins
Little Rock
Janet Ellis
William Diffard
Joe Truemper
Robert Linebarker
Phillip Reginelli
Fills
Fred Ellis
William Dillard
Hos Gays
Kennett Paddie
W. A. Evans
Litthe Rock
H.C. Whitworth
Heritage Bridge
Heritage House
Nuun
Jack Ambros
al Dorado
Afernoon
Vite Pers
Titch
Hamilton
Ty Polleson
Consolation
Rey Wilson
Gage
Charles Hate
Mia
Louise Kalin
Tie
Ofteet
Arkansas
Brewer's Yeast
Wayne G. Brandtedt
Brandstadt
Berlin
Berlin Jones
Mike Murphy
Gene Thompson, Jr
James A. Reed
Jimmy Young
Paul Willard
Paul Pierce
Bob Pierce
Thompson
Ste
Nell Short
Orchid
Aid
Porter
Shipley
James T. Porter
Ronan
Village Rexall Pharmacy
Hope Village Shopping Center
Ward & Son Drug and
Helens
Seocher
God Tiliself
Mele
MA First Nacional Bank OF Hope
The
Foundation For Commercial Banks
How the Grinch Stole
Channel
Showtime
Jaycees
Featuring
National Guard Armory
Vf Atandem
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