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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1949
Page
2
The narrator recalls trudging through a cold crowd after President Truman lit the book and spoke. He reflects on reporters' rush, the challenge of capturing stats, and the mix of veterans and freshmen among eager spectators as he writes at the Congressional hotel before the parade.
In Hempstead County Arkansas a petition signed by a majority of qualified electors of Fulton School District No 6 asks the County Board of Education to dissolve Fulton School District No 4 and annex the territory to Hope School District No LA of Hempstead County Arkansas.
Rose, nicknamed Gloomy Glen, coaches Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the Tone Star Conference race. He once led Arkansas Razorbacks to five Southwest Conference titles and produced famed players, earning nicknames like Skyscrapers and Quark Giants while compiling a strong basketball record.
Willie Hoppe, age 61, retains the world three cushion billiards title, defeating Mexico City's Joe Chamaco in 57 innings to claim his sixth undefeated run in the three day tournament.
Prescott on February 14 hosts a Prescott Musical Coterie event in the high school auditorium with pianist, conductor and composer William Hacker. Admission is 1.22 for adults and 0.65 for students. The society also lists a packed slate of club meetings and socials through February 15, with notable attendees and hostesses.
John Hefry and Lin Conover win a prize trip while a gun incident sparks suspense at a swank resort. Homer Anglin’s murder unfolds as suspects emerge including Thelma Loomis and Mr Trim. A cipher pencil and a hotel mixup drive clues as scenes unfold near the pool and cottages.
A clipped radio guide lists NBC programs and times for Monday including Glenn Ford in a Valentine for Sophia, Inner Sanctum, Godfrey Talent, and Radio City Playhouse. The narrative portion follows a soap opera scene with Thelma Loomis, Miss Jordan, and John Henry at a cottage, hinting at a cliffhanger.
Hope fans will see top independent basketball action this week as Slope American Legion Post hosts a 7 p.m. tournament at the high school gym. Wednesday features three games Okay vs North Heights Bradley vs Guernsey and Blevins Legion vs Emmet Skychiefs. Thursday Mope meets Spring Hit with four teams remaining. Legion officials include referees Bill McClendon and Hugh Reese and timekeeper Higgason with scorekeepers Hoult and Porter. The Legion also travels to Laneburg tonight to face a stronger team. Tuesday night Hope Independent girls meet North Heights Texarkana at 8 p.m. in the school gym sponsored by Stewart's Jewelry. In Saturday county action Saratoga girls beat Hope 39 37 for the county title as Tarpley of Hope hit Psi REP. Spring Wile townator eh school county title by beating Guernsey by one point.
Little Rock February 14 Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys hold a clear edge in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference basketball race with five games left in the 1949 campaign. Ozarks and Henderson loom as top challengers while Tech has 11 wins and two losses after defeating Hendrix 79 to 10 and edging Ouachita 60 to 58. Next games include Little Rock and Arkansas College.
Little Rock February 14. Buddy Scott the Floridan favorite to whip Little Rock's Bob Sikes in ten rounds tonight. The bout is part of elimination fights as Little Rock promoters seek a southern champion.
A dense list of radio programming for Monday to Tuesday, detailing times and show names such as Superman M and Captain Midnight M, newsreels, musical hours, sports segments, and various personalities including Fulton Lewis Jr, Gabriel Heatter, Kate Smith, and Sam Story. The schedule includes multiple repeats, station lineups, and daily talk formats across M and M stations with a mix of entertainment, news, and music blocks.
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