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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1952
Page
4
A 1952 IRS message from Commissioner Dunlap urges careful tax return preparation to reduce errors, with steps for taxpayers and reminders to attach Form W-2, study instructions, seek local help, and ensure dependents and deductions are accurate to support full tax collection.
The first sheet of paper was made by a Chinese inventor in 10 A D by pouring mashed vegetable fibers into a flat form.
A man delivering newborn quadruplets bursts into Altha's service station to gas up and help, while a Tennessee farmer father, Leonard Ponder, rushes to take the four infants to Nashville after the baffling roadside incident. Aita and bystanders describe the chaotic moment as a baby cries and two more infants are found in the back seat.
J R Hazzard aged 70, former Hope resident, died Tuesday night in Luxurkans. Survived by six relatives in Texas, Arizona, Georgia, and South Carolina, plus three daughters and a sister. Funeral services set for Thursday at Laneburg conducted by Rev. D O Silvey and Rev Elbert O'Steen.
Onesse Parton aged 73 of Spring Till died late Tuesday in a local hospital. Survived by two sons Franklin Parton of Stevenson Oklahoma and Everet Parton of Monshans Texas, three daughters May Gratiot Lena Aylent and Aona Belle Terry, a brother Perry Boyd and sister Erma Burgess. Funeral services are incomplete.
City police were notified today of a theft from a school drinks machine. The incident involved a person with a key and is under investigation.
A Arkansas court order restrains the Racing Commission from testifying or acting on the Dixie Downs franchise. Gov. Sid McMath disputes Park's impeachment claim while Dixie Downs backers press ahead with a Jan. 22 referendum in Crittenden County amid new information on a Dixie Downs official. The commission plans a Monday meeting to review the case.
Crit Stuart said the new act requires real estate and personal taxes to be paid together each year. He noted you cannot pay real estate taxes without paying personal taxes. The deadline without identity is October 1 annually.
The VFW post plans a second Womanless Wedding to raise funds for the Hampstead County Polio Campaign. The event will be held Friday night at the Tape City Club, with doors opening at 8 o clock and admission set at 25 and 50 cents. Several novelty acts will be presented by local businessmen who are taking part. The fundraiser last year brought in 178 dollars.
Hoover, son of Mr and Mrs J J Hoover Route 4, recently joined the Munich Airway and Air Communications Service Group at the Riens Air port Germany. He arrived overseas in December and serves as clerk typist on the Central Filing Division.
The Democratic primary in Louisiana shows Boga leading with 78 000 votes while Kennon trails at 74 000 as results from 2114 precincts favor Boga. Senator Long and Governor Long ally support Boggs while Kinnon gains. Spaht and Dodier trail with tens of thousands. Lucille Grace and Kermit Darker run among notable candidates.
Gambier Frank Costello faces a new trial for contempt of the U S Senate Crime Committee after a lone juror blocked conviction. Former chairman Sen Estes Kefauver may testify. The federal jury could not agree on any contempt charges and was discharged after 23 hours and 100 minutes. A $6000 bond remains and a preliminary hearing is scheduled Friday.
A lighthearted piece notes the rise of a Society for the Protection of Parents From School Homework. It parodies parental angst over child assignments and highlights a President’s report while sharing anecdotes of parents struggling with math problems and the effort to let children learn independently.
The high school band under GE Cannon will host a Midwinter Concert on February 1 at the school auditorium. Tickets cost twenty two cents for students and fifty cents for adults to fund awards and jackets. The program includes novelties and solos with a featured ensemble finale to close the evening.
In a routine session the Hope City Council raised the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company franchise tax from 600 to 1400 per year. A similar increase for other local carriers is expected. An application by T. Stabs to open a taxicab service faced council opposition after weeks of derby bag. The meeting also touched on Scout Week activities, power unit discussions, and bids for cooling units at the Joel plant. Ordinances to close an alley and to vacate 7th Street were referred for further study.
Four fatalities were reported Tuesday as Arkansas death toll rose from six to ten for the week. Eugene Helm, 19, of Woodruff County, died after his auto hit the rear of a wagon near Colton Plant. Mrs. Plessig Daniel, 45, of Monticello, died when her car struck a mule near Lake Village. her husband Charles Daniel was seriously injured. Charles Edward Goodman, 45, of Lake Village, died when his car left Highway 2 and overturned. Arthur Leon Blancett, 31, of Poinsett County, was found dead in a roadside ditch near Lepanto. cause of death undetermined.
Washington reports indicate President Truman aims for minimal tax hikes in 1952, emphasizing closing loopholes to raise revenue while avoiding broad rate increases. Lawmakers anticipate deficits around 18 billion dollars over two fiscal years, with relief measures limited to closing deductions and exemptions.
Snow blocked a passenger and crew train for 12 hours in high Aléway mountains near Streamtime City Sart Vranedsea. A careful plan involved highway snow plows and a relief train to evacuate passengers to Nyack Lodge then to Immigrant Gap amid reports of illness from possible gas exposure aboard.
Renowned evangelist Lorne Fox and his wife will appear in Hope for a special gospel meeting beginning January 2. The event, announced by Rev. and Mrs. Fox, aims to attract local residents and readers of the Hope Gospel.
At an annual directors meeting here the only change announced was in the officers and directors of the National Bank. Verbon Sparks Wag Ama assistant cashier. Kendaltey vice president. Syd McM u executive vice president. Haye cashier. Other directors listed include Graydon, Graves, Lagrona, Spragi, Olin Lewis, and Williams with various officer roles noted.
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