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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1957
Page
5
Calendar items list February meetings for Firemans Auxiliary Blevins BT A Study Course Vic Auxiliary Hope Country Club Gardenia Garden Club and Gardenia demonstrations. Bluebird hosts and floral demos noted. Hope Chapter 328 Order of Eastern Star to meet Thursday with members urged to attend.
The Paisley ST A Study Course will be held in the School Auditorium Wednesday February 6 at 2 p m led by Mrs Alvi Gordon discussing Shall the Red Be Spared in School Friday February. A Dattodi Garden Club bake sale Friday February 8 from 5 30 to 8 o'clock in the High School Cafeteria tickets 75 and 35 cents proceeds go to the Exceptional Children's class at Paisley School. Also Valentine Dance at Hope Country Club Saturday February 9 from 8 to 12. Circle No 1 of the First Christian Church met February 4 with prayers, program, and refreshments. Circle No 1 later met February 4 in Mrs John Vesey home with life membership presented to Mrs Dale Barnum and Mission study led by Mrs Edwin Ward. Circle No 4 of the Woman's Society of the First Methodist Church met February 4 at Mrs Max Bolar home with prayers and study on The Letters of Paul and refreshments.
John Satterfield, operator of Wildwood Lodge about ten miles northwest of Forrest City, was fined 350 dollars and costs in Municipal Court on indecent exposure and possessing obscene pictures. The case, heard by Judge H. Hargraves, will be appealed to the St Francis Circuit Court. Witnesses were Sheriff Campbell and Deputy Peevey.
Navy approves the MGM cooperation for filming Dont Go Near the Water despite reservations from public relations officers. The piece notes insiders expected Navy backlash, while Alda Roy renews wooing Jest Donell as they dine together amid divorce proceedings. Also mentions Bing Crosby and others steering clear of gambling in Las Vegas. German star C W Fisher says Marilyn Monroe tops female favorites in Germany.
Dorothy Jane Cooley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cooley will marry Henry Bowden son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Bowden February 17 at 2 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Attendants include bridesmaids Mrs Kinard Young Mrs Wesley Huddleston Mrs Acleen Watson Miss Pat Holt maid of honor Miss Norris Huckabee, Little Rock. Leroy Cooley to give away the bride. Music by Ma Foor. Reception at the bride's home following. Invited are friends of both families.
Mr and Mrs Lester Reppond of Little Rock entertained Mr and Mrs T R Gibson of Patmog Priv on February 1 with a supper for their Silver Anniversary.
Memorial ad notes hospital arrivals in Hope including Mrs Jess Davis Mrs Roy Moyser Mr Mack Hicks Mrs Johan KR Pierce and Velma John son Carson Green Clavence Block and Mr and Mrs John BR Florce announce the arrival of a baby boy February 4 1807.
McCaskill reported 1.4 inches of rain on Thursday night with 6 inches earlier in January restoring normal moisture. Shallow wells are now flowing. Ms. R. G. Sheffield and Mrs. Lou Rodgers attended a Home Demonstration club council meeting in Hope. Postmaster Geneva Mases attended a four-state postal meeting in Wexarkana. The southwest district state judging team visited, led by Roy Lambert Harold Howell Dorothy Price and Olver Adams. They toured the township ending at the community building with coffee and doughnuts as HDC members presented two years of community achievements. Miss Margaret Ann Bittick attended MYF and Lenten projects with Prescott and Hope district churches and United Nations tour film panels.
Charles Mercer reports on Captain Kangaroo and Mr Green Jeans, Lumpy Branum, as children flood the dinner gathering seeking stories and songs. Branum, caretaker and gardener, explains that children are small adults and deserve respectful talk, while his son Tom is 20.
The San Quentin News notes inmates enjoyed a scene from Hell on Frisco Bay as Alan Lad completed five years of confinement. The report highlights reactions and adds a brief personal welcome for Jeane Dru.
Dorothy Dix answers letters from readers about dating age gaps, marrying a married man, and staying with a husband. Advice emphasizes telling parents, exiting unreliable relationships, and choosing commitment over secret affairs.
A $1 million fire in Pittsburgh's golden triangle raged over an hour, injuring nine firefighters and emaciating more than 80 smoke victims. The six story building in the business district was destroyed, with fire damage estimated at $109,000 and total losses over $1 million from smoke and water across adjacent structures. Fire Chief Stephen Adley called it the most stubborn blaze of his 27 year career. Water filled the block basements and nearby stores suffered heavy smoke damage.
UN delegates reported rising Arab pressure amid Israel’s troop withdrawal debate. The U N General Assembly considers a sixth emergency force deployment to deter renewed fighting and maintain armistice lines. U S troops may be stationed along the Gulf of Aqaba to curb Egypt’s blockade and ensure ship traffic until guarantees halt belligerence.
Municipal Court docket lists multiple defendants including Billy Burns Roland Pearson Floyd Jones and Paul May. Violations cited cover failure to yield right of way reckless driving speeding disturbing peace drunkenness and following too close. Cash bonds forfeited range from 5 to 100 dollars with several entries for 10 25 and 100 dollar bonds.
Washington U Sen McGilkin heads an expanded Senate Newsocratic Campaign Committee. The roster includes Sens Sirithors, Dudtphrey as vice chairman, Anderosa, Pay, Kerr, Newberger, and others. Arab delegates reportedly urged support for Israel against ALOR Assembly defiance.
Resolved. I will secure adequate hospital insurance with a noncancelable policy that doubles in value after 12 months. Policy issued by Old Liberty Insurance Company. In full force from issue date for sickness or surgery. Valid with any doctor or hospital. Buy from local agent.
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