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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
2
Rep Trimble of Berryville says President Truman showed interest in aiding long idle Missouri and Arkansas railroad. A New York firm holds the ban as sinking progresses. ICC order delays to allow Arkansas interests to form a plan to resume operations.
Westbrook Pegler shares a rambling, satirical tale linking a large American political elite to a fictional family tree. He jokes about cousins and prominent names, weaving in Hyde Park shrine fantasies, hot dog branding schemes, and trademark schemes amid personal asides and comic asides.
President Truman sends greetings to Arkansas Governor McMath at the inaugural ceremony as crowds gather at the Capitol. Snyder reads the message praising Arkansas’ potential and urging close state federal cooperation while floral tributes from across the state arrive for the event. Mrs. Hester Stail of Hot Springs attends as a former teacher of McMath.
John Mc Leod dug into the Star's files to compile 1948 Bobcat statistics. Rushing total 3,307 yards for Hope with 1,871 for opponents. Passing 88 completions and 417 yards for Hope. opponents 87 attempts and 293 yards. Hope had 5 interceptions. opponents 19. First downs 115 for Hope. penalties 37 for 335 yards. Punts 48 by Hope at 39.5. opponents 73 at 34.08. Conversions mention Leesacked 36 times.
Merry, a small town girl, spends a fancy day with Mike Channing and his circle, receives lavish spring flowers and a cryptic note, and contemplates a noon meeting at City Hall. She senses excitement yet remains wary as the afternoon leads to a chic apartment and a poised rival woman. To be continued.
A playful show of support follows a local election wager between Dutch Miller and Cappy Swanson. Some call it nonsense yet others praise the wholesome outcome of a community that takes voting seriously in a divided aftermath.
The Prescott News lists church gatherings for January including Methodist Stewards at 7 pm and midweek services at First Christian and Church of Nazarene. Community groups meet for bridge, choir practice, and a golden wedding anniversary open house. Also noted are funeral attendance from out of town, ministerial alliance plans, and local visits among residents.
A vintage testimonial style ad touts SSS Tonic as a cure for metabolic fatigue and nutritional anemia. It claims the tonic improves blood strength, energy, and appetite, with benefits for general well being and vigor.
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