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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1960
Page
4
Local VW Post invites members and eligible guests to a free supper Thursday at 8 pm at the VFW Hall. A meeting will honor membership drives and confer the Apprenticeship degrees by Whittiald Manonie Lodge at 7350 pm on Tuesday.
Mrs Lily Foster aged 86 longtime Hope resident died recently in a local hospital. Survived by two sisters five daughters and a son in Oklahoma City Weatherford Texas Hull and Dallas. Services held 2 pm Tuesday at Wildwood Chapel Dallas. Burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Dublin.
The article compares the new star body type with the old type Faro shown in the adjacent volume. It notes changes in face shapes, spacing, and color, mentioning the 1932 production period and the transition to the newer type at Yeenes.
Four people died in a two car crash near Hope on Saturday. The injured include Mrs. My, Mrs. Mys. Max Gene Nocht of Milwaukee, singer Jasac Belgin, and Charles Ford of New York City. Juana, 24, Blevin’s wife, was hospitalized, and Kirk Davis was taken to a Vexarkans hospital. A passing geologist helped extract Mrs Nab, but fumes hampered rescue. The Cadillac with Negro occupants ran a red light before colliding with a Nab car six miles west. Details on victims and condition remain sketchy.
Mrs. P E Cook aged 90 of Hope died Sunday in a local hospital. Survived by four children, services were held Monday at Uprndans Chapel with Rev. Kulus Survels officiating. Burial followed at Comey. Pallbearers listed as Cook Tom Cook C B Jahnny Sam Stung J Bowden and Ed Wheush.
A Black man was arrested over the weekend in Nashville by officers Pedron and Milena, accused in a burglary case. Police say the suspect, Titus Wright, 25, fled toward Teo uskana before being detained by sheriff personnel.
A garbled weather station report for 2 shows ends at 7 a m with unclear temperatures and precipitation figures. Regional forecast from the Associated Press notes partly cloudy to clear skies across Arkansas, with warmer conditions and highs in the 80s and lows in the 30s to 40s across central, northeast, southeast, and southwest areas.
Two minor auto accidents occurred here with limited readable details. The report mentions several individuals and a vehicle incident, with no clear injuries or outcomes provided in the available text.
Aviz Ruckon reports that Chessman’s bid for a stay of execution was denied by Judge Richard Chambers of the U.S. Ninth Circuit. The ruling blocks a hearing before the Supreme Court and confirms the death sentence for racketeering, kidnapping, robbery, and other charges. Chessman has dodged multiple execution dates over nearly two years amid appeals and petitions.
In Little Rock AP dispatches report a Franklin R. B. hoy, a little known insurance adviser, is weighing a run for Congress in Arkansas Fifth District. Names floated include J A Cough, Hubert Hays, and others, with speculation on a possible challenge to Rep. Alford amid local political shifts and party alignments.
Henry Davis, 67, of Fulton, dies Saturday at a Shreveport hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by a brother and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at Water Creek Cemetery with burial at the family plot.
Senators from opposing camps spar over proposed federal civil rights actions. Supporters warn against wholesale exclusion of Negroes while opponents vow to block any move seen as federal overreach. The rhetoric frames a heated battle ahead of key votes.
Two congregations the First Methodist and Presbyterian plan a joint mission study starting February 15 via Web. The first meal will be at the Methodist Church, with the Presbyterian Church hosting a closing meeting at the Methodist Church. A nursery will operate early on two days at the Methodist Church for women of both churches. Mrs. Whines Branel chairs the Presbyterian Mission, with Clue Soppells as the Methodist chairman.
Eight people died in Arkansas traffic mishaps over the week ending Sunday raising the state total to 41. Several fatalities were reported in head-on crashes and a plane accident. Notable victims included Belvin, a noted singer, and Mrs Nohl of Milwaukee. A 1 year old was injured and Mrs Amis Buyler of Walnut Ridge was fatally injured after being struck while walking along Highway 4.
Reports say police seized a stash at Meyerrvoldt Seinvloch including several hundred rounds of .28 caliber ammo two halebals six Hiewle knives two plockjagks a tiral elall and suverat tenths of Foe. Officers said none sold quietly to an underage buyer. Young suspects were gathered outside a gilding when authorities broke up the crowd. several youths were detained for delinquency.
Washington lawmakers debate trimming probe budgets and expanding hearings on pricing practices in manufacturing. Subcommittees study costs for investigations while targeting industries such as glass plumbing and household products for new oversight.
The governor schedules a speaking tour through Arkansas unis and towns this week. He will address Parreat City Civic clubs, then speak at Mudowbrook Country Club, Brinckley Chamber, and attend an Arkansas Pyle Managers Board meeting, with a Society of Amer Town Mourestey dinner in Lath Rock.
A federal case led by Arkansas educators and civil rights groups seeks U S Supreme Court review of a ruling on free speech and association at colleges. Carr and Gephardt urge rehearing after a lower court decision. lawyers argue the state and federal limits on academic freedom and teacher censorship.
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