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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
2
The National Weather Service reports a chance of light rain returning to the southwest region of Arkansas. The Associated Press notes a renewed likelihood of drizzle or showers across the state as conditions shift.
Hope Star reports warm to cool Arkansas forecast with ice and snow clearance. Springdale students resume classes after weather break. front moving south shifts winds. Local staff and AP affiliations listed with circulation figures and mail rates.
INDIANAPOLIS AP The operator of a citizens band radio Lewis L Simpson 31 of Indianapolis was sentenced to a year in prison on charges including broadcasting indecent language U S District Judge William E Steckler said Simpson was among the first convicted on such a charge A jury found Simpson guilty of one count of using indecent language and related conduct
A truck headed west to Texarkana was stopped by the Arkansas Transportation Commission for a routine check. Stolen motors bound for Farmsvill e Inc were found and identified. Leon Prescott recovered the motors and two men, A D McEntire and William Ronald Duncan, were charged with theft by receiving and each posted bonds of 25000 and 25700 respectively.
Charles E. Sharpe Jr was elected to the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Hope at the annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday January 18 He began work August 16 1985 and is vice president He is Texarkana Arkansas native married to Diane Elrod and has two children Lloyd Spencer resigned as chairman to become a consultant Spencer long in banking and senior positions in state and national associations remains on board of several companies Directors reelected include Basye Burns Duffie Foster Gardner Gunter Hays Hudson Lawrence MacMath ONeal Pilkinton Officers reelected include Hays president Lawrence vice president Sharpe Jr vice president and Lois ONeal cashier
Henderson State University President Dr. Martin B. Garrison urges appointing a woman or minority to the board of trustees amid two vacancies. James A. Pilkinton of Hope faces a Feb 4 term end and may not seek reappointment. Vivian Hegwood of Little Rock recently died, prompting a governor appointment for a six year term. next board meeting is Feb 4.
Woodrow E. Miller aged 33 from North Little Rock died when his car left US 6 about six miles north of Pine Bluff and overturned, pinning him beneath the vehicle. Authorities report Miller was driving alone and the accident occurred Thursday night.
All Around Town notes Henderson State University offers a spring 1977 courses at Prescott High School with instructor Charles Evans and signups January 24. A public meeting on the 10 H.P. motor limit for Game and Fish Commission lakes meets January 27 in the Chamber of Commerce Building. Lions International hosts the 1977 district conference January 29–30 with Jim Fowler nominated for third vice president. Welding classes begin February 1 at Hope High School with 10 seats. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff lists over 490 students on the Deans List for fall semester.
Verna Marie Wesson Wilkes 67 died in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services were at Latimer Funeral Home Nash ville with two ministers, burial at Mineral Springs Cemetery. Survivors: Br. Wilkes, daughter Margaret Lone, brother Oris Wesson, sister Cora M Chasteen, four grandchildren. Mary Russell Mc Junkins 84 of Saratoga died in a local hospital. Church of Christ member. Burial at Saratoga cemetery. funeral by Herndon Funeral Home with Milton Peebles officiating.
The Southwest Arkansas Development Council funds a Nutrition and Supportive Services program for Hempstead County seniors amid ongoing needs such as diet and companionship. Centers at NorthPark and McNab offer meals 10 am to 2 pm weekdays with transportation, activities, counseling, shopping help, blood pressure checks, and referrals. No eligible senior is denied services due to inability to pay. program info lines provide details.
Gerald Ford began life after the presidency by joining Arnold Palmer in the Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. He spoke of his soon busy schedule, supported Carter, and showed emotion at the Capitol farewell as Betty Ford recalled their Capitol life.
The Fifth Arkansas Grassland Conference is planned January 28 at the Holiday Inn in Hope. County Extension Agent-Agriculture Roger L. Bates says this forage production meeting will feature leading farmers, researchers, and industry reps presenting on quality forage for beef and milk production, fertilizer trends, hay harvesting and feeding, pasture backgrounding, and Coastal Bermuda grass for weight gains.
President Carter and Rosalynn mingle at multiple campaign events, sharing brief talks and cheers. He jokes about his wife’s gown from six years ago when he was Georgia governor, asking guests if they like her old dress and urging support for his future plans.
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