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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
5
A satirical column blasts mail efficiency to save envelopes and fingernails. The piece mocks rigid packaging despite editors’ irritation. It also notes a Washington subcommittee debating cotton acreage cuts and hints at cautious U.S. stance toward Yugoslavia amid Cold War tensions.
The Blevins PTA led by Mrs. R. D. Bounds launches a school clinic with help from County Health Nurse Mrs. Turner, tunes four pianos, and implements improved meals under school lunch supervisor Mrs. Mouser. Supt. R. Meaders pushes building plans and indoor toilet facilities with repairs and painting scheduled. PTA meets January 14 at 7 30 p.m.
Samuel Jonson Bennettt, longtime Hempstead resident, died last night at his son Marvin Bennet’s home in Hope. Survived by daughter Mrs Hal Hebert of Houston, two sisters Mrs W L Munehall of Arkadelphia and Mrs Sally Bates of Little Rock. Funeral at 2 Wednesday at Heyndot-Cornelius Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery near Bodeaw.
Cloudy conditions with rain likely in north central Arkansas. Warmer overall, with the forecasted period showing rain in the north east tonight and on Friday. Expect cooler afternoon temperatures and unsettled skies across the region.
Veterans to receive U S government GI life insurance dividends starting Monday with about 500000 checks mailed and $28 billion in total payouts to 16 million policy holders. Checks range from 60 cents to 528 dollars, with maximum going to those under 40 holding 10000 for 1940 1948. Debts owed to the government may be deducted before delivery and the back of each check urges investing in U S Savings Bonds.
The 1950 March of Dimes begins January 16 and runs two weeks in Hempstead County and nationwide. Campaign director Eddie Holland calls it the most critical in National Foundation history with over 40,000 polio cases reported in 1949. The drive aims to fund continued care and treatment as funds previously allocated to emergency aid waned.
The Hope Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner at 7 pm Friday January 27 at Hotel Barlow. Roy Anderson George Pack and Lyle Brown announce Ed F McFaddin Arkansas Supreme Court Justice will be principal speaker. Tickets are $1.50 in advance only.
Paul Kaufman former Texarkana Texas officer and Norman E Wright of Dallas had their four count convictions upheld by Tennessee Supreme Court. Arrested in December 1948 they were turned over to Blountville officers for blowing safes in a Kingsville drug store. Each man received 45 years with appeals failing.
Miss Bonnie Heien of near Stuttgart Arkansas County will speak at the Hope Rotary noon program on Friday. She spent four months in Switzerland as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate after a nine year 4 H career culminating as 1948 Arkansas Achievement Champion. Local 4 H and Rotary officers plan to welcome about 40 guests including Hempstead County 4 H club council leaders.
The 9806 TSU CE Detachment No. 6 led by Capt. Asa B. Luter is in Hope to destroy shells spotted by landowners at the Southwestern Proving Ground. They thank locals for cooperation and urge reports of any unreported shells by contacting Capt. Luter or his men at phone 644. The team operates from the Division Engineers Office in Dallas and will be in town about two weeks.
Miss Lillie Middlebrooks sues the City of Hope seeking to restrain condemnation of her land for widening West Street from Malin to Walnut. Judge Steel dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, transferring the matter to the circuit court where issues and witnesses argued all day.
The Southwest Arkansas-Professive Association of Patmos re-elected Paul McClellan as president. Theo Middlebrooks and Early McWilliams serve as vice-presidents, with Jack Wilson as secretary-treasurer. The group, with 130 members, will continue weekly meetings each Wednesday.
U S conciliators fail to break deadlock between Southwestern Bell and 50 000 CIO workers in six states. With no yield by either side, a strike by midnight Sunday could occur, ending a Gov. Forrest Smith truce. Union spokesmen caution company arrogance. no further talks planned. A nationwide strike next month is possible.
Premier Alcide De Gasperi and his anti communist coalition cabinet signed today in a move that may give Italy its first one party government since the war. The shakeup, promised two months ago, keeps De Gasperi as likely to form the new government with the Christian Democrats dominating parliament.
A blaze around 1 am at Your Chevrolet Company on East Second caused about 2000 in damage. It likely stemmed from a wiring short and damaged radio equipment, radios, glass, two motors, other motors, and tools. Owner-manager EB Young said the total loss should not exceed 2000. Hope Fire Department extinguished the fire.
A. Mont Allen, 61, longtime Hope resident and carpenter, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home about 1 p.m. He is survived by his wife, son Kyle Allen, and daughter Verla Allen, all of Hope. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Rain fell again on Indiana flood zones stretching along the Indiana Illinois border. Weather outlook warned of continued rain and rising temperatures, while cold air advanced from Canada. The Wabash and White river flood crest was reduced to about 27 feet at Vincennes with 4000 evacuated in scattered spots including Hazleton.
Arkansas coal output fell to 877 848 tons in 1949 per the Revenue Department while severance tax data show earlier years' figures. Earl Wells of the Arkansas Oklahoma Coal Producers association blamed protracted labor troubles and weak local demand, noting 2300 miners at the state’s mines struck part of the year and mills operated only three days weekly at times under United Mine Workers orders.
Fayetteville papers report Thom as F Butt a candidate for chancellor of the sun chancery district to serve the unexpired term of his late brother John K Butt who died in a highway accident last August. A Eureka Springs native and Army veteran, Butt was unopposed in the election planned before the brother’s death.
Aging Winston Churchill flies from Madeira to Southampton to lead the Conservative campaign for Britain's February 23 general election. The 75 year old wartime prime minister plans a wide speaking tour, mobilizing his shadow cabinet to craft the manifesto and strategy while managing health concerns and weather. Churchill will target districts held by family members and allies, aiming to energize working-class voters and maximize personal appeal.
Inventor Frank Stuart unveils a gasoline driven robot elephant capable of 26 miles per hour, able to carry eight persons, with license plates and lights to avoid frightening villagers. He plans to sell 300 units in America.
Washington reports Arkansas has a slim chance for an airfield. Only if life insurance is established could Port Smith be among 185 sites under consideration by the academy selection board. Congress has not yet authorized the academy.
Secretary of State Acheson told a National Press Club luncheon that Russia is detaching northern Chinese provinces and attaching them to the Soviet Union. He cited Manchuria as complete and Outer Mongolia nearly so, calling it the single most important fact in the Far East and urging the United States to protect Asiatic independence while guarding against communism.
Deputy coroner said four adults and two children were found dead in a fire swept Hammond bungalow. Bullet wounds noted on Mrs Samas and her son, with knives and empty .22 cartridges found. Names identified include Felix Lamas and Katherine Lamas with two children, Felix Jr and Phyliss Blaine, plus Richard Nerman and Shirley Norman. Autopsy pending to determine cause of death.
Fire destroyed almost all of Wister High School and equipment, leaving one wing intact. Superintendent J H Logan estimated losses at 45 to 70 thousand dollars for the building and 15 thousand for gear, with records saved and insurance noted. state comptroller reported health, finances intact for Washington county calendars.
The 1949 annual supplement notes 8.9 miles paved on US routes including Sheridan and Ping, plus 2.67 miles on Montrose and other hard-surfaced work on state highways. Total pavement laid reached 21.852 million dollars in expenditure for construction and maintenance across the state.
Ja Davenport reports a murder charge tied to an arson case involving Elnora Epperly, 23, who allegedly set a room at St Elizabeth ward of Mercy hospital ablaze. Investigators and State’s Attorney Bernard Moran discuss psychiatric factors, with Epperly described as schizophrenic and possibly influenced by delusions. Police questioned Epperly after a phone call from her husband John, with further inquiries ongoing at Moran’s office.
In Harrison on January 12 the jury deliberated for several hours to decide whether three individuals were guilty of transporting prohibited liquor. The proceeding focuses on alleged involvement in the Harrison liquor case with witnesses and legal arguments presented by both sides.
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