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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1951
Page
3
A Hope community vaccination push led to 16 strays killed after a Sunday rabies scare, urging owners to collar and tag dogs. The column notes moms’ fears near Brookwood school, and recalls readers’ letters and a Lincoln era press anecdote, highlighting newspaper timing versus main news.
The P T A Founders Day is set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Hope high school auditorium. A play Deep Are the Roots by Mrs George W Hawks will be staged by 17 high school students with Rev S A Whitlow delivering the devotional and Anita Copeland Thalia Chism and Sue Bright providing special music. A reception follows in the cottage hosted by Mrs H L Kfanegan. Mrs George W Hobison urges members to attend. visitors invited.
Police killed 16 rabid dogs in a city chase from Graydon Anthony's Sawmill to White's Flooring Mill, after a mad dog bit many along the route and at Union Compress. The dog, owned by Carl Lauder, traveled toward Columbus road and near Temple Cotton Oil Co. and Pines swimming pool. Owners later destroyed several bitten dogs. vaccination urged.
Western Washington and British Columbia saw easing flood conditions as clearing skies and a drop in temperature reduced river rises. Five thousand people were left homeless previously, with many evacuated from Skagit delta and Stanwood areas as national guardsmen aided flood fight efforts.
A new Chrysler car stolen from a Hot Springs showroom Saturday was found abandoned near Murfreesboro yesterday. Sheriff Stuart of Pike County and State Patrolman Guy Downing recovered the vehicle.
Police search for a negro driver who fled after a Saturday night collision at Hazel and Division. Franklin Ingram suffered fender damage in the crash as his vehicle was struck by the other auto.
City police announced two local youths ages 14 and a bey left home this week and have not been heard from. A note was left suggesting they were leaving for good prompting a missing person inquiry and public appeal for information.
Michigan draft fears spark arson case as 19 year old Richard Shay Admits starting a $4,000, 600 fire that halted state government operations. Shay, an employee of the state highway department, was jailed after alleging he lit the blaze to avoid army service. His wife and infant daughter were cited as exemptions. The probe notes Shay sought a delay to support his family. The Chamber of Commerce announces its 1951 work committees and outlines a plan linking committee activity to expected results.
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission approved plugging two tests in Hempstead County named Myers and Collins Peace Nos 1 and 2 20-128-27w. Sinclair Oil and Gas Co was granted permission to drill May Warnock Unit No 1 in Nevada County Bodcaw to depth 2750 feet. Burnett Drilling Co abandoned Delta Candle No 1 in Bodcaw Field at 4252 feet. Pincid Oil Co tested Lawton May No 1 near 2700 feet. Sinclair Oil Co located May-Warmack No 1 to 2700 feet. In Falcon Field Sneed Brothers completed Millie Reed No 2 at 1107 feet producing 10 barrels oil and 75 barrels water daily with pump being installed.
A wrecker towing a pickup overturned about 6 30 p m yesterday afternoon 14 miles south on Highway Driver T G Chubby Ander of Hope suffered bruises and a passenger Jim Sampson was unhurt The wrecker and the towed truck were badly damaged The towed truck belonged to Delvin Castle who had earlier crashed into a tree near Landes Store on Highway 29 Castle was injureda details of Castle s wreck were not immediately learned
Rev T Carson will preach at St Mark's Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday during Lent. The speaker, from the Episcopal Church in Texarkana, Texas, is introduced as Rev Thomas Carson.
Washington notes Michael V. DiSalle, price director, predicts a five to six percent rise or more in the general price level before stability. He expects little relief by midsummer and cites opposition from labor groups over continued price freezes and the pace of industry-specific controls. He says most fields will be covered by specific orders in five to six months.
National Hoy Scout Week climaxes with a Scouters Training Course. The first session Tuesday February 13 at 7:15 p m at the First Baptist Church in Hope. Attendees from Nevada Lafayette Howard and Hempstead counties. Four sessions Feb 19 27 and March with an overnight hike. Full attendance earns a Basic Training certificate. First session covers Troop and Patrol organization with a 37 minute film. Visual education service offered by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
In St Francis County the peach crop suffered real damage from a late frost. County agent G. 7. reported losses would vary from zero to proportionate per cent, with the worst impact at the top end of the range. The damaged text is incomplete but indicates notable fruit loss.
February 20 at 6 15 p m the Caddo Aver Countcil will hold its regular executive band meeting at Texarkana Texas High School 20th and Pine Streets Districts will have members of their operating committees join for training and planning the council program for 1051 from Hempstead District the following will be present Clifford Pranks district chair Syvelle Burke advancement chairman Elmer Brewn organization and extension chairman dames McLarty finance chairman TH Wray crosping chair Teddy Tones training chairman Pop Willis and din Cobb health and governance Clyde Coffee district commissioner
The Arkansas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on why the state Board of Apportionment had not acted. The division may not issue a decision until next Monday. Carpenter of Little Rock seeks immediate redistricting action by Governor McMath, Atty. Gen. Murty, and Sec. of State Hal. The board must decide every ten years after the federal census how senatorial and representative districts align, with actions due by March 1.
Mrs W A Butterworth of the Arkansas Division of UDC selects two members of the Joes Pet Cleburne Chapter to assist at the Open House in Little Rock. Mer C Lowthorp, past president, and Mrs A ERM named for duties.
Debate swirls over sending about 70,000 additional U S troops to Europe this year with Congress, service chiefs, and experts weighing ground forces versus air and sea power. Governor Hoover and Senator Taft advocate limits while others urge stronger ground strength, as testimony looms before committees.
State and county officers yesterday arrested Joh L. Cleveland a 23 year old negro of near Hope in a series of thefts across the DeAnn community. He admitted breaking into five homes including those of Mr. Burke Mr. Cash Mr. Perry and Mr. Wilson near DeAnn, with loot from a car at the D M Samuel home. Police seek to recover all stolen goods. Deputy Sheriff Allen Shipp and State Sergeants Milton Mosler and J H Porterfield assisted in the investigation.
About 12 000 switchmen walked out amid government threats to bar strikers. Army pay boosts followed, but wage gains fell short of demands for 40 hour week. Federal court suit for walkout heads to Chicago, with rail deliveries disrupted nationwide. In Korea, Reds punched a wedge toward Seoul as Allied forces strive to hold front lines and restore supply routes amid mounting defeats.
Hope Oklahoma area talent from Hope Camden El Dorado Magnolia and nearby communities can audition for Horace Heidt at Hope High School Auditorium February 28 and March 1 at 7 30 p m. Auditions open to amateur and professional acts ages 14 and up with own accompanist and music. No group larger than four and no formal application needed. Proceeds support the Hope Youth Center under Hope Kiwanis sponsorship.
Ten contestants display profiles for the Queen of Hearts contest tied to the 1051 Heart Campaign. Names listed include Sheila Leatherman Wilma Coleman Caroline Hawthorne Tansina Gresn Mary Alige Hogery Bobbye Formby Ann Barr Betty Hoberts Claudette Alain and A Ted votes cost one cent each the girl with the most votes wins.
Ben F. Stroud, a longtime resident of Hempstead, died yesterday in a local hospital at age 70. He is survived by seven daughters Eva Faulkner Bare Rateliff Vesta McElroy Hester Beatt Dora Lemley Lola Olden Mary Stroud and four sons Stroud Benjamin Franklin and others. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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