Christmas Society notices and school events in Hope era
Local society items list Christmas dinners, meetings, and student events for December. VFW Post hosts a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Wednesday. school programs include a Living Pictures Christmas pageant and a Patmos School concert. Azalea Garden Club and Easter Star hold December gatherings with gift exchanges. Cub Scout Pack 62 meets. former garden club judges hosted citywide Christmas displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Ausidiiary and Post
8. W. Edwards
Stover Kinard
Lex Helms Jr
Firmia Garden Club of
Nashville
Earl King
Hilton Gant
Jud Sam
Bruce Dom Jing
Fred Luck
Hunter Walston
Frank Elder
Ogle Shaddox
Johnny Franhapple
Horace Scoggin
Id Hopkins Jy
Rex Ramsey
John Shaddox
James Sullivan
Western Auto Cu
Ekler Dutr Ford Company
South- West Furniture Company
Hope
Fred Lueck
Messina Choir Event Draws Local Residents and Visitors
Attendees at the Messina concert led by J. Z. Lueck included Fred Lueck and F M Horton with spouses, Vance Smiley, Hel McBay, and Wayne Smiley. Others traveled to Arkadelphia to hear Henderson's Madrigal Singers in a Monday concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vam
Hope
Quachila Gallege
Quachila Choral
And
Les
Fred Lueck
F.M. Horton
Vance Smiley
Herehel McBay
Messaia
J. Z
Lueck J
Wayne Smiley
Sue Moses
Mary Charlene Horton
Ed. Russell
Garret Story
Bobby Story
Arkadelphia
Henderson
Launching a Mighty Vessel Amid Explosive Cheers
Hal Boyle recounts a dramatic ship launch filled with rousing cheers as the vessel glides from shore. He describes the moment the ship settles into the river, the rising whirl of water, and the exhilaration of success, noting the crew's joy and the narrator’s hopes for safe journeys ahead.
NATO summit ends day with arms policy in doubt
The unified arms accord remains unsettled as foreign and defense ministers meet at the NATO summit. A morning session stretched into a third day while leaders postponed a bilateral summit and a final communique hints missiles may be available to NATO powers without naming eligible states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
Ehother
Eisenhower
Franz Josef Strauss
Birth announcement for daughter in 1957 Madelgal Singers member family
Miss Caralyn Story of the Madelgal Singers is connected to a birth notice. Mrs Billy Formby of Heidelberg Germany announced the arrival of a daughter on December 17, 1957. Paternal grandparents are Norvell Formby and wife of Lewisville. maternal grandparents are C B Russell and wife of Hope.
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Caralyn Story
The
Madelgal Singers
Ayl
Billy Formby
Heildberg
Germany
A Dughter
Norvell Formby
Lewisville
C. B. Russell
Hope
Ile
Villong
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Hoy
The hospital notes list admissions and discharges including Mrs C Datkery Emmet, James Key Hope, Mrs Charles Nelna Hope, and Mrs Brooks Collins Hope. Discharged patients include Fred Gres Hope and Milley Blanil Sav Naga. Memorial notes show initial admissions of patients to Hope and related towns.
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C. 2B
Datkery
Emmet
Fred Gres
Hope
W. &. Fagan
James Key
Charles Nelna
Brooks Collins
Milley Blanil
Sav- Naga
Births in Hempstead County Reported This Month
Birth notices from Hempstead County list numerous families welcoming new babies in Hope and nearby areas. Names include Carl Manz Cornelius Jr, Janelle Sharon Stanley, Alvin Lyon Gilbey, Wanda Marie Bennett, Paul Rene Malardiay, Debbye Lateresa Petre, Laugh Haggard, Jennifer Renee Bardester, Linda Louise Hamison, Dale Bruce Powell, Artis Delmar, Alive Mae, Rosie Mae Jordan, Michael Hames, and others. Local addresses span Hope, Ozan, Prescott, Laurel, and nearby streets, with several mothers identified by married names and street locations.
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Hempstead County
Carl Manz Cornelius
Carl Manz Cornelius Jr
S. Shover Street
Hope
Youel
Franklin
May
Miles May
N. Hamilton Street
Hopa
James Lewis Stanley Jr
Janelle Sharon
Pine Street
Norman Douglas Gilbey
Alvin Lyon Gilbey
Marvin Lestey Bennett
Wanda Marie Bennett
Dape
Pierre Jacques Malardiey
Paul Rene
Malardiay
Hervey Street
Kenneth Edison Fetre
Debbye Lateresa Petre
Hamilton Street
Laurence W. Hazzad
Laugh Haggard
Hervey Stree
Hillon Eee Bhapley
Mark Andrew Shapsky
Prescott
Joby Bardester
Jennifer Renee
Laurel
Hone
Maxswell Hamison
Linda Louise
Bhover S
James Pearl Powell
Dale
Bruce Powell
Washington
Alls Perpy
Artis Delmar
St. Hope
Johnnie Walker
Mae
Laurel Sy Hope
Edgar Williams
Edden
Williams
Hagel
Castle Alayes
Dean
Wash
O. W. Waaser
Chitford “Ware
Ang
Bed
Jordan
Rosie Mae Jordan
Oza
Ann Netto
Nap
Mi Guid
Elydy Wile
Bryant takes over Alabama football and athletics post
Coach Paul Bryant is named athletic director and head football coach at Alabama. He selects Imer Smith, a coaching veteran of over 25 years, as part of his first Alabama staff move.
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College Station
Tex
Paul Bryant
Big Tata
University of Alabama
Imer Smith
Bryant
Alabama
Tokas A&m
Faubus Opposes Teacher Tax Exemption in Arkansas
Gov Orval Faubus said tax exemption for teachers would be bad for Arkansas. State Sen Clark suggested exemptions from state and federal income taxes might lure qualified teachers to enter the profession, but Paulius rebutted noting high education costs and teacher salaries.
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Little Rock
Orval
Yaubus
Arkansas
Dnek Clark
Texatkaha
Clark
Chirk
Paulius
Anehers
Paulus
Three Players Finish the Game in Low-Scoring Clash
In Garden City Kansas last night Garden City JC defeated Lamar Colo JC 92 to 3 as officials whistled 62 times. With minutes left Lamar had four eligible players and both benches were trimmed as the game ended with about six players on defense.
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Garden City
Kan
Tireo
Garin City
Lamar
Colo
St Lamar
Don Talley
Talley
Monroney Boosted for Presidency
Sapulpa readers learn Sen Mila Monroney of Oklahoma, a Democrat, has begun a drive for the 1980 presidential race. Publisher Jh P Matthews leads the Monroney for Presidency Club with Otis Rule and Tom Wallace. Matthews ran a front page editorial in the Sapulpa Herald announcing plans and reports immediate pledges of support.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Sen Mila -Monroney
D-Okla
Jh. P. Matthews
Monroney
Pregnent
Otis R. Rule
Furniiive
Tom Wallace
G. S
W. R. Wallace
Olahoma City
Mathews
Tront
Sapulpa Herald
NATO Plans Nuclear Missile Deployments and Talks with Allies
The document cites NATO's top commander Gen Lauris Norstad proposing missiles and bases within a year as part of a broader NATO nuclear strategy. It notes European leaders pressing for agreement on deployment before missiles are ready, with Denmark Norway and others showing early acceptance of principle to place large missiles in bases.
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Silo
Pecelya
Lauris Norstad
NATO
Russia
Sieh
Aewo
Sayiers
Fragmented account of Bates marriage and local crime probe
An injured, garbled report describes Mrs Bates alleging a police investigation involving her husband Bates at a service station and a crackdown on gambling. She claims charges were dropped after Bates showed a permit while authorities consider a city ordinance violation. The piece links NAACP involvement, early guidance from church leaders, and a military release about Abba in service, noting 400 men in Central High and reduced security during Christmas holidays.
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Gan Ling
Bates
NAACP
Fillig
Mvalnihilo
Abbaisin Na- Hon
Guanisinen
Feddial
Ines
Cental High
Arkinsis
Asekd
Chistoums
British War Coverage Sees Probing Talks on Russia and Missiles
British papers report continued probing on Russia disarmament with a Paris dispatch noting a future opening. Headlines cite delays in talks as Adenauer privately speaks with U.S. leaders, while European sentiment remains wary of missile deployments.
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Musvey
Daily Telegraph
Fyediony
Paris
Russia
Daily B Press
Russhin
Ieckel
Chancsllor
Konrad Adenauer
Qi Faust
Iyith Muscow
U S Climbers to Try Mt Everest
A group of American climbers announced they have Nepal government permission to attempt Mt Everest in 1950. Captain William D. Huelett and seven others plan a spring ascent between April and June. Sir Edmund Hillary led the first British ascent in 1953, with Swiss teams following.
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New York
Khas
Nepal
Everest
Capl
William D. Huelett
Cbs-Tv
Jie
Ulackett
Army
Manrod
Batt
Christopher Sergel
New York Policeman Antis Raises Annual Pay to 96 09F
A New York policeman's salary is set at 409 annually with increases to 96 09F over three years, signaling planned wage growth for city officers.
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New York
Antis
Dorothy Dix Advice Column Mixed Love Dilemmas
A Zealous reader groups multiple letters to Dorothy Dix about love, dates, and social advice. Questions cover teen romance, loyalty, and whether to visit a partner’s home while undecided about outcomes. The column offers cautious guidance on honesty, timing, and handling multiple suitors.
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Society
Oglesby School
Azalea Garden Club
Hope Chapley
Order of the Easter Star
Order
Garland Schonl
Patmos School
Pitand
Hopewell
Benvonstraliar’ Club
American Legion and
Auxiliary Wilh
Elks Jiall
Jett B. Graves
Suikday School
First Methodist Church
Diamond Cafe
Lloyd Dined
Jimmy Cok
Legeher
Anne Maney
E. R. Brown
Braokwood School
Fay James
Hollis Luck
Feleasal
United Artists
Henry Fonba
Vera Miles
City of New York
Alfred Hitchcock
Saenger
Ani
Dunhill
Herbert-Burns
Lanny
Ther
Hal Boyle
Baga Gna
Parision
Vask
Methorbold
U. S
Camden
Ark
PI City
State Highway Department
Harbison Avenue
Camden Business District
Wichita
Kon
Slos
National Baseball Congress
Monk
Whehilta
California
Ina
Midwest
Wiehlin
Cley Springs
Olla
Fort Smith
Ack
Duly
Faubus Seys
U.S
Kodak
Ward & Son
Eppo
Dorothy DIX
Sli Ighity Co
Dorothy Dia
Ayers
Wue Trenank
Aaek
Moe Toe Rene
Min
Frank
George
Fark
Pennk
Bob
Lenv
Dorothy
Phin Ilbne
Virginia Bune
Desay Davethy
Howe
Ae Windle
Misao
S. N
Diane
Edith
Biane
Ato
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