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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
4
Westbrook Pegler praises an ordinary county commissioner who won trust through steadiness and restraint. He notes the figure’s calm seriousness, refusal to theatrically attack opponents, and appeal across party lines despite past unions, New Deal figures, and political roughhousing. The piece contrasts him with past agitators and ends with the sense the man speaks to people rather than inflame them.
The Arkansas Razorbacks face Texas in a Southwest Conference title series opener in Austin. Arkansas must win both games to force a best two out of three, while Texas needs only one victory to secure at least a tie and the crown.
A speaker criticizes political figures including Wallace and the widow, claiming the All-American candidate will challenge Stalin directly. The text portrays distrust of Communists, asserts the candidate’s leadership, and references George Spelvin as a toned figure resisting Com munists while prepping to lead.
The 1947 Annual School Election is scheduled for March 15, with voters deciding the millage for building debt service and general operations. Towns listed include Hope, Rocky Mound, DeAnn, Ozan, Iron Springs, Shiloh, Fair Star, Centerville, Nazarene, Wesley Grove, Blevins Columbus, Fulton, Patmos, Spring Hill, Saratoga, Washington, Clow, Guernsey, Piney Grove and Nashville. One county board seat from zone one and various director terms are on the ballot. Polling places include school buildings and Hope City Hall, with judges or three electors enforcing the vote. E R Brown, County Supervisor of Education, Hempstead County, Arkansas, issued February 21, 28, and March 7.
Unclaimed freight consigned to L. C. Quillen Route 1 Hope Arkansas will be sold to the highest bidder beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday March 8 1947 at the Missouri Pacific Freight Depot in Hope Arkansas. Three boxes of medicine and toilet preparations. Signed Missouri Pacific Freight Depot By R McCain Feb 21 28.
The United States mortgagee announces a public auction in Hempstead County at A. T. Bishops Farm Columbus on March 5 1947 at 10 30 AM. Items offered include a list of animals crops and farm gear such as Ruby Topsy Pink Lady several horses and colts two Jersey cows multiple plow implements a hay rake and a mowing machine with witness W M Sparks signing February 27 1947.
Eight teams moved forward in the District 10 Junior Boys tournament preliminary rounds while Junior Girls games began Friday. Tonight Spring Hill faces Magnolia and Hope Bobcats meet Camden in senior boys action. Saturday morning Hope Junior Boys meet the Friday winner at 8, with more games and finals slated for Saturday night at 7 30.
Hot Springs Feb 28 Two year-olds make their 1947 debut in the third race a six furlong maiden sprint with a full field of 12 juveniles and six eligibles led by Gladys H as favorite The day’s feature is the six furlong sixth for four year-olds with nine in the lineup Pre-race choices include Quien Es Royal Blenette and Big Brother Tubby B won yesterday’s six furlongs in 1 11 4 5 paying 6.70 3.20 2.70
Gov Laney signs bill funding a 45000 electric roll call system for the Arkansas House and a two cent per gallon liquor tax for two years. Rep Hays and wife visit Little Rock en route to Memphis for a church mission program. Beris F Thurman appeals murder conviction to Arkansas Supreme Court. Memphis voters approve 23905000 in public improvement bonds including 5250900 for schools and 3300000 for streets. Mrs Lucy Taylor convicted of second degree murder in the Taylor Bay death. Sen Smith wins Senate passage for a bill to raise county school clerks salaries to 1800 with quorum court approval, affecting Craighead county. Neil Cunliffe Imon, 49, Guam navy project chief engineer, drowns off Guam beach. mother informed.
A stray black Montreal dog wandered into the Warren Avenue police station. Policeman Clarence Hyden, who dislikes dogs, championed the animal. He fed it at the station and planned to take it home, but police later traced the dog to a basement where eight puppies were found hidden with a nearby family.
Joyce Popkin of Hot Springs named president of the A club for Razorback lettermen. Roxie Rankin of Fayetteville was chosen vice president and Calvin Lane of Keirks named secretary treasurer, as the 1946 Arkansas football team leadership lineup was announced in Fayetteville.
Oaklawn entries listed for Saturday across eight races with weights, ages, distances, and horses. notable entries include Vero Lumen 107, Wheat 112, Bee Sting 108, Glory Step 105, and Paddy D 110 in Race 1. Brazado Maidiuz and Lookout Miss among others in Race 2. Night Editor 115 and Ras Pan Pan etc in Race 3. Bol Prince 113 and Willis E 118 in Race 4. Biloxi Bay 115 and Doc Wagner 115 in Race 5. Sugar Beet 106 and Bymeabond 114 in Race 6. Ksar Of Audley 109 and Prince Beistro 112 in Race 7. and Grand Rush 107 and Tumult 118 in Race 8. Also eligible lists and deductions noted.
New York on February 28. Bobby Feller tops the list of 26 big league players earning from 20000 to 80000 plus in 1947. He may reach 100000 under a Cleveland contract, challenging Babe Ruth’s 1930s pay. Ted Williams, Hal Newhouser, and Hank Greenberg also loom large with salaries above 60000. Boston Red Sox lead club spending near half a million dollars. Other 20,000 earners include Ferris, Hughson, York, Doerr, DiMaggio, and Pesky.
Weather clear track fast at Oaklawn with eight races. Maiden three-year-olds opened the card, Brce eTiweetie led early then finished behind Say Herb and Judge O. Time 1 33. Second race saw Cherry Quest top True Image and Big Dub in 1 13 4-6. Daily double paid 13 90. Third race Gay Texan headed Fleetridge and Cricket in 1 13 1-5. Fourth race allowance six furlongs time 1 11 4-5. Fifth race claiming six furlongs led by Reneva with Betty Grable and K. Dorko. Sixth race allowances four-year-olds up six furlongs led by Ariel Ace. Seventh race six furlongs winners My Willow and Gomel. Eighth race one mile 70 yards Half Pint led Hemite and Conqueror III. New York note covers barbershop quartet anecdote. other sports notes include Nesquehoning football star Vic Mikovich and Auburn-bound Willis Anderson. Donut Week at National Dunking Association. Southern Association chatter. Bradley and Canisius schedules. NYU indoor track retirement after 26 years.
Boxing results from several cities report wins and tolls. Angott won over MacFarland by K O in Canton. Tales defeated Roscoe in Detroit. Casiano edged Collins in New York. Lancaster and Andrews won their decisions in Rockland and Portland. Barrow outpointed Merritt in Saginaw.
Seattle, Feb 28. Mrs. Glenna B. Rich files for divorce from Edgar Rich claiming his temper is vile and ungovernable and erupts whenever he fears a loss on the checkerboard.
Last night results show East and New England Fordham 65, NYU 61, Canisius 45, Hawaii 43, St. Johns Brooklyn 62, Indiana State 58, Oklahoma 42, Missouri 36, Nebraska 54, Kansas State 50. Bradley 61, Marshall 52, Peru Nebraska 64, Doane 48, North Central Illinois 66, Carroll Wisconsin 43, Wittenberg 79, Dayton 71. Luther Nebraska forfeited 0. Pensacola Navy 47, Great Lakes. SEC tourney first round Kentucky 98, Vanderbilt 29. LSU 61, Mississippi Tennessee 58, Georgia 45, Georgia Tech 65, Miss. State 2. Texas Wesleyan 57, Southwestern Texas 33, New Mexico 65, Hardin-Simmons.
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