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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1954
Page
3
The Prescott News lists upcoming gatherings: Women's Circle and Cannéta Club activities led by Gene Vas, Thursday afternoon Pine Garden Club at Mrs Ralph’s home, and Mrs D Watkins hosting a Thursday evening term. Nelson honored at a pink and blue show. a hall event described with blue satin and red accents.
Mrs. Wren Scott hosted a Friday afternoon canasta party at her home, with Japonica and jonquil decor and high score honors won by Mrs. J. B. Hesterly. Attendees included Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Hamby, Mrs. Kinsey, and others. The Alpha Omicron chapter met at the home of President Mrs. J. T. Worthington for a monthly business session with several projects discussed. Kiwanis plans a Heart Fund drive house to house in Prescott, funds to the National Heart Association. Rose Garden Club and Presbyterian Men events noted, plus the Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington Luncheon at Lawson Hotel with a patriotic table setting and guest list.
An Associated Press survey notes Arkansas residents continue to drink coffee amid rising prices. The reporter visits the New York show Strike It Rich broadcasting a $250,000 yearly prize pool. The piece details host Warren Hull, producer Walter Framer, and early contestants including Hartford mayor Dominick Delucco and bandleader Lejonel Wampton. It recounts audience reactions and charitable gestures tied to the program, plus scenes backstage and a widowish eagerness for prizes.
Washington report cites American Cancer Society research director Dr Hammond urging heavy smokers to have chest X rays twice yearly, and everyone over 45 at least annually, to detect lung cancer. He notes possible links yet calls for facts before broad cessation. The interview appears in U S News and World Report discussing ongoing study of 22,000 volunteers and 204,000 men aged 50 to 60.
The notice lists numerous social visits and travels. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Royston and their son Charles Edward Jr. arrived from Ann Arbor, Michigan where he earned a mechanical engineering degree. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Hamby. Other items mention Mrs. Emmet Parham and family, Mrs. Gil Buchanan’s Magnolia trip, Mrs. Ira Ward of Little Rock visiting in Hope, and weekend or Sunday visits involving families in Tulsa, Fort Smith, Henderson, Longview, Houston, and Chicago. Several residents are noted returning to schools, moving homes, or hosting guests.
Rep Brook Rays of Arkansas denounces recent attacks on the Democratic Party as damaging to the political system. He argues imputations of motive should be rejected and that candidates and leaders must play by the rules.
Court docket lists numerous fines and forfeitures for offenses including drunkenness driving without license improper passing no brakes speeding and aggravated assault. State docket includes permits and hauling for hire without permits plus unlawful lease operation and lack of proper identification. Local names include Nix Purta Warren Logan Pickens White and several others with bonds forfeited ranging from 1 to 100 dollars.
Guilty plea led to a $10.00 fine for Jim Wingfield with additional penalties for drunkenness. Thomas Perkins charged with failure to support wife and child received $50.00 fine and ten days jail. Several firms and individuals faced cash bond forfeitures and garnishments totaling $40.11 in a complex docket involving Dubuque Packing Co and multiple defendants and garnishees, with several default judgments and small accounts noted.
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