This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
6
A National study notes 40 percent of Americans experiment with crafts, inspired by the Bicentennial and economic relief. Dyeing offers quick, low-cost projects for clothes, home textiles, or wood. Step by step methods and safe tips are provided, including dyeing techniques and materials that suit most washable fabrics.
Dr. Joel P. Jones of Arkadelphia visited relatives in Mineral Springs and Patmos with his grandparents. Charles Tarpley attended a Northeast Texas Regional band concert in Texarkana where granddaughter Kathy Leslie played as one of two Texarkana school system students chosen for the group. Chris Cowart has returned to Hawaii after a visit with his parents in Spring Hill Road. he serves as an Electronics technician aboard the USS Ouellet with home port at Pearl Harbor.
The Golden Age Club held its annual Christmas party at the Douglas building with twenty two members and thirteen guests present. New member Eunice Long was welcomed. K L Easterling led prayer, Rev W S Bishop gave the devotional, gifts were distributed by Paul Henley and Jennie Mae Smith, Charlene Sutton played piano, and the next meeting is postponed to January 15 due to a holiday.
The list covers December 17 to December 23 activities in Douglas area groups. Senior Citizens Club Christmas dinner at 11 a.m. December 17 in the Douglas building. Other meetings include Progressive Young Black Women at 7 30 p.m. December 17 at Mrs. Maxine Green, Third District Arts Crafts Association party December 18 at Judge Weisenberger home, and more church, Masonic, and club events through December 23. Reservations and details referenced for some events.
The B P W Club held a December 11 Christmas party at the Sheraton Inn attended by 47 members. Descriptions note a traditional tree, gold holly decor, and red arrangements. Guests enjoyed a chicken and dressing dinner with red and green cake, followed by carols, games, and a prize in an intelligence contest.
Publication deadlines for Women’s News items are four days after events. Clubs and weddings should be mailed or delivered to the Hope Star office in Hope Ark. Photos must include a self addressed stamped envelope to be returned. otherwise pictures are kept at the Star office for pickup. Wedding articles due within a week after the ceremony.
An essay argues that older adults redefine fun away from TV images of youth toward serenity and control. It notes aging brings time for friendship, grandchildren, politics, and social service, with freedom from external pressures. The piece ends by suggesting grayhaireds can claim true independence and fun.
Warden Ben Gee Waller reports Hempstead County deer season ends with 466 total, 417 in November and 49 in December. Also notes coffee myth about lethal doses, and corrects church director names for local notices including Rev Gerald Jackson and Robert Holley. Christmas gift subscriptions to Hope Star offered with gift notice. Reflectors spotted on Hervey Street underpass.
A selection from the 1975 Dear Abby column features readers' problems and Abby’s advice. Topics include a husband who talks shop at night, gossip from a mother in law, engagement ring cost, and a retired husband teaching a myna bird rude phrases.
Mrs. Dennis Townsend Hope Mrs Loreta Byrd Lewisville admitted. Dismissed Royal Stroud Leona Hernandez Pinkey Williams Sonya Ross Marla Smith Ethel Dixon all of Hope. Be a courteous driver.
Simple directions for crafting a stocking doll. Use a sock, cut pieces as shown, sew and stuff the body, attach head, arms, legs, and waist. Add facial features with red thread, attach wig or fringe, and dress as desired using inspired characters like Heidi or Cinderella.
Our favorite version of this standard fish accompaniment uses mayonnaise capers dill pickle pi mento stuffed olives parsley shallot tarragon and parsley. Mix ingredients and chill a few hours or overnight to blend flavors. Makes 54 cup.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.