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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
3
A reader share of a crown roast of pork recipe with cornbread stuffing. The method covers preparing a 14 to 16 rib roast, rib end foil wrapping, 325 degree roasting two hours, preparing the cornbread dressing with onion butter egg broth and spices, baking, and serving with extra dressed crumble.
Cub Scout Pack 92 held its December 17 party at the Hope Community Center with Cubmaster Charles Ferrand greeting families. Den 1 led a skit, Santa visited, nine new members earned Bobcat Badges, Dennis Huckabee earned a Bear, and Athelete and Sportsman awards were given to four youths.
Community calendar lists Communal Confession and multiple Masses at Our Lady of Good Hope on December 23 24 and 25. Christmas program by Centenary College Choir on Channel 12 December 26. Open house for Earl and Earlene Thompson wedding anniversary. Receptions for Sylvester Honea and Claude Campbell anniversaries. New Bethel Baptist Church musical December 26 and watch night service December 31. Note about returning wedding photos with stamped envelopes.
A reader asks about giving spare change to a bum, Abby endorses small temporary help. A young woman regrets giving in to a boyfriend and warns others. A Florida reader laments being treated as the boss’s wife helper and Abby suggests firm boundaries with the boss.
Mrs. Harold Williams hosts Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and daughter Amy of Fort Worth Texas. The James Hicks family and A A Stockton welcome Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks and Shelly of Grand Prairie Texas plus Ruth Hicks Leroy Deskin Bill Spears Billy Don and Letty from Coalgate Oklahoma for holiday visits.
Mrs Wilson entertained with a family Christmas dinner at the Holiday Inn on Saturday. Arrangements of pine cones berries and figurines decorated the U shaped tables as Mrs Forrest Wilson welcomed guests and Mrs Jolly Byers gave the invocatio n. Attendees included families from Stuttgart Texarkana Hope and Nashville among others.
Cream butter with cream cheese until light. Add sugar eggs vanilla then mix in flour baking powder and salt to form dough. Chill. Roll half to 1/8 inch and cut 3 inch squares. Fill with mincemeat and pinch corners. Bake 375 F 12 to 14 minutes. yields 40.
Butter and crunchy peanut butter cream with brown sugar. Flour and baking powder form a batter baked in a 13 by 9 pan then glazed with confectioners sugar and vanilla. A chocolate ribbon drizzle finishes the cool frosted bars yielding 36 servings.
A quote from Fulton Oursler urges balancing intellect with heartfelt wisdom in decision making, highlighting righteousness, equity, and the pleasant knowledge that comes from using both mind and heart.
Memorial Hospital in Hope lists admissions Greg Odom John Byrd Oda Mae Hawkins Mrs Jay Rowe and others. Discharges include Sherri Grizle Betty Hedger and more. New Arrival reports Jay Rowe and spouse of Hope welcomed a girl born December 21. Homebound update notes Huron Morse returns from Doctors Hospital Shreveport after surgery.
Arkansas Extension nutrition specialist advises that proper food prep preserves color and flavor, while an attractive table enhances meals. She suggests a cheerful centerpiece with candles and greenery, planning 12 to 15 inches for place settings, and balancing color and texture across china, crystal, and linens.
The Hope Star advertises subscription help with contact details including a phone number and a mailing box in Hope Arkansas. It offers readers a way to obtain local state and national news through subscription services.
Mr and Mrs Milton FE Green Sr will celebrate their golden wedding on Friday December 24. No special celebration is planned. The Greens have a son Robert Green of Hope and three grandchildren.
The Maddox family organized the annual Christmas dinner for the Golden Age Club with 17 members and 18 guests. Rev. James W. Maddox of First Assembly of God Church led a devotional and music program, gifts were given to shut-ins, and the meeting closed the year with a final club gathering.
A reader asking about lacquer application learns brushable lacquer is common but pros spray. Dilute lacquer 50 percent with lacquer thinner and apply in several quick coats. Do not rebrush once laid, use a clean brush, and practice on scrap wood before finishing a project.
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