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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1975
Page
6
Dear Abby responds to a reader about a husband forcing a political pledge to secure car keys, stating voting secrecy is protected and opinions must be free. The column also includes light dismissals of other reader questions on dogs and marriage, advising honest dialogue.
A Hope gathering of Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary members at Tradewinds Restaurant featured remarks by Abbott on Memorial Hospital and community services. District leaders including Mrs Rose Luck and Diane Chapman led a brief business meeting and reports. Gloria McEnroe stressed volunteer orientation and training while L O Baker urged involvement in state and national government. Medic Alert chairman Elizabeth Hawthorne outlined the program and membership details.
The piece notes waning public enthusiasm for the women's movement amid inflation and unemployment, but highlights a bright spot in the first U.S. National Women's Agenda endorsed by about 90 organizations and backed by major groups from YWCA to the League of Women Voters. It calls for tax and social security reforms, expansion of child care, and stronger parental involvement. The agenda, compiled by the Women's Action Alliance in New York, seeks to unite diverse groups toward concrete goals despite mixed public mood.
Cradle Roll reports Stacy born December 17 to Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Hope, 7 pounds 10% ounces. Grant Edward Clark Jr. born December 18 to the Grant Clarks of Blevins. Lashonda Evette Cheatham arrived December 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cheatham of McNab, weight 7 pounds 8% ounces. Chad Courtney, 8 pounds 10% ounces, born December 26 to Mr. and Mrs. James Lockard of Hope. Troy Lee, 9 pounds 2 ounces, born December 26 to Mr. and Mrs. William Wilburn Jr. of Hope.
Beauty tips discuss two ounce cologne gifts ideal for uncertain tastes with affordable fragrance for testing. Small solid perfume portions offer convenient daytime and nightly pick me ups for purses. Carrot snacking is low calorie but excess may cause carotene skin discoloration.
A revisited Woodford Pudding from Versailles Kentucky remains a local favorite and deserves revival. The recipe yields a 1-inch high cake baked at 360 degrees for about 40 minutes and served warm with a rich vanilla sugar sauce. Includes ingredients and sauce details with measurements.
Memorial Hospital lists admissions: Herbert Flores Todd Alan Cooks Robert Bruner Richard Chism Johnnie Reed Cecil Rose Mrs A Z Jackson Patmos and Branch General Hospital admits Mrs Lucille Powell Washington. Discharges include Mrs Bobby Allen Luther Muldrow Mrs William Wilburn Jr and baby Hope Mrs Herbert Raley McNab John Ryan Benefield Cumberland Md
Polly Cramer suggests trying talcum powder on stained suede as a quick fix. Apply lightly, let it absorb, then brush away for a cleaner surface without harsh chemicals.
A newspaper advice column covers removing leather stain from a handbag using sawdust water and solvent, plus talcum powder for fresh stains. Other letters discuss stove burner bibs, odor in fabrics, chrome bumper removal, gum in hair and eye makeup remover, plus rendering chicken fat for storage and cooking.
Paula McClellan daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul McClellan of Hope passed the national boards of radiologic technologists. She attended the University of Arkansas and the U of A Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology. She is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and presently employed at J Josephs Hospital in Hot Springs.
The City Board of Directors will hold its next regular January meeting on the 13th. Welcome to newcomers Robert and Becky Bray of 507 South Spruce and Margaret Delany of 1806 South Main, daughter of the late A. P. Delany. A note on holiday customs and a Twelfth Day of Christmas party are suggested ideas, along with a breakfast recipe featuring bologna and eggs.
In a damaged recipe fragment, cooks mix walnuts with sugar salt and vanilla. Egg whites beat into soft peaks, fold in nut mixture, form small balls, bake until browned, then roll in confectioners sugar. Makes about two dozen chewy cookies.
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