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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1951
Page
4
In a brief feature the editor profiles George A. Custer as a picture-book hero, noting his daring exploits and enduring fame in American memory. The piece presents Washburn and others referencing Custer as a symbol of frontier courage for readers.
A Life magazine essay revisits General George Custer after the plus decades, arguing his death at the Little Bighorn reveals a fanatical leader who ruined his own force. It notes the 75th anniversary tribute honoring fallen soldiers, condemns insubordination and misjudgment, and questions leadership at the highest levels.
Miss Morrow of Delight is named Miss Delight of 1051 and will represent the city in the Princess SWAHA contest on July 21 at Narrows Lake. The 18-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Morrow, a Henderson State Teachers College sophomore, placed first with Libby Sue Harris second and Kathryn Denny third among 28 contestants.
An automobile driven by Troy D Standokes, 20, of Hope Rt 2 struck a youth on a bicycle in the BOO block of East Division early last night. The youth, 10 year old Wendell Powell, was not believed seriously hurt after a head cut was treated at Dr Wright's office. Standokes and Powell both work at Hope Brick Company as City police investigated the accident.
The tent revival sponsored by the Pentecostal Church will continue through Thursday this week. H. P. Hudspeth, pastor, announced. There will be no service Monday night due to a fellowship meeting with Camden Church. Rev. Tom Barnes appears Thursday night for the closing service and Mary Yonge Morris, soloist, will sing nightly. Jessie Craighead of Minden, La. attended the prayer meeting.
July 1 estimates from the agriculture department put U S cotton acreage at 29 51 0 000 across the nation with Arkansas contributing about 2 350 000 acres up 13 percent from last year The report notes no production forecast yet and outlines past government controls on exports and varying yield and abandonment patterns across states including Missouri and Arkansas
The Bruce Memorial Methodist Church of Blevins was dedicated yesterday at 2 30 p m with Bishop William C Martin delivering the dedication sermon. The program featured Mrs L J Brown and Rev Jock W Hunter among others with a special number by Miss Carlale Huskey. Following the service a conference meeting and refreshments were served to hundreds of church members and visitors.
State police investigate an abandoned 1840 Mercury after a Sunday morning wreck near Fulton. The severely damaged car was found in a ditch with no occupants nearby and the owner remains unidentified.
Automobile driven by Al Gins burg of Hot Springs and Elizabeth Cross of Hope collided Saturday night near a drive in on Highway 67. Vast but little damage resulted. Failure to yield the right of way charge was filed against Elizabeth Cross by investigating officers.
The High School Band directed by G. T. Cannon performs the final concert in the summer series at the stadium gate starting at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Radio station KXAR will broadcast the major leagues all star game Tuesday starting at 12 45 p m Manager L B Tooley and Bounced today
The annual Lions Club Ladies Night Dinner is scheduled at Barlow tonight at 7 PM. Organizers invite members and guests for a social evening with meals and remarks.
The Third District Cave storwr Coliseum hosts the Hillbilly Jamboree on Tuesday July 10 at p.m. Featured acts include Texas Tyler the singing cowboy the Louisiana Hayride group and the Tennessee Mountain Boys with Red Loevine Clyde Moody and the Curalin Woodchoppers. A political speaking event with City of Hope candidates will be part of the program.
The Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld Pulaski County Circuit Court in denying Dixie Downs Inc. a hearing and review of the Arkansas Racing Commission's denial of a proposed West Memphis race track franchise. Backers may pursue further action before the commission or court, per the ruling.
The violent death toll rose to 32 for the week ended Sunday, the highest since December 1950. Causes include 13 traffic deaths, six drownings, three domiciles, two each from falls suffocation and train impacts, plus one each from an airplane crash burns electrocution and self harm. Notable cases include Ira Mitchell a 51 year old oil field worker killed in Smackover, a Little Rock housewife’s suicide, Newport watchman E H Harper’s fatal injuries, Robbie C Jones a 13 year old from Fairplay who drowned, and Texarkana resident Jac Bennie Griffin struck by a train. Coroner ruled Griffin’s death accidental.
Beverly Hills July 9. Baron Kaye of New York bid 100 and 4.50 for two Manila envelopes with contents unseen. He won and opened them to find pink corset belts inside, an unexpected outcome from the auction.
Joe Mays longtime Hope resident died this morning in Eureka California from a heart attack. Survivors include his wife Inez two sons Joe Jr and Austin and a daughter Betty Jean. During World War II the US Navy was reduced by one halt 6.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE recounts humorous marital friction over candlelight dining. A husband learns to curb questions as his wife insists on candlelit meals, resisting electric light and sparking a string of comic domestic misadventures from dinner chaos to failed pranks.
President Truman again sent a personal message to Iran's Premier Mohammed Mossadegh urging moderation in the dispute with Britain over the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. The Iran cabinet reportedly plans to reject the International Court of Justice order and may withdraw its signature to the court's convention. Protests outside the parliament echoed fears of a broader clash as Iran weighs a joint board plan with Britain to oversee oil industry pending a settlement.
Pte Story of Rosston Arkansas, a Marine rifleman with the 1st Division, arrived at the U S Naval Hospital Oakland California for treatment of wounds received on the Korean front June 7 1951. He was hit in the left elbow arm and leg by a fragmentation grenade. He has the Purple Heart. Story served September 1945 to November 1947, was recalled seven months ago, and spent two months overseas before being wounded.
The Rev. W. P. Hardegree will remain as pastor of the First Christian Church of Hope for three more years after the congregation voted to extend his tenure. The decision was announced after a church meeting held Saturday. The Hardegree couple plans to stay and continue parish duties during the extension.
A motor vehicle driven by Charles Huckabee struck a parked automobile owned by A. De Middlebregieg J in an off street area. Police reported minor damage and no injuries.
Allied envoys prepare for Tuesday talks on Korean Armistice near Kaesong while last minute prep is made by officers. A brief 12 hour battle east of Yang Ru ends with Allied withdrawal under heavy Reds fire as front quiets. A South Korean delegate condemns the Russian cease-fire proposal as a prelude to a possible invasion.
A meeting of Memputead County Democratic Committee was set for 11 a.m. Saturday July 14 at Hope City Hall. Vice chair Mrs Nell B Martindale called the session to elect a chairman draw for ballot places appoint election judges and clerks and handle other business. All members urged to attend.
Local visitors report finding several diamonds at the Diamond Preserve near Murfreesboro during a weekend visit. B W Edwards, a noted contractor, claimed a black rough diamond weighing 0 carats after an educational tour. T C Bennett of Missouri found small black diamonds totaling 0.83 carats. The largest diamond, 0.35 carats, was awarded to Bennett. seven other stones were returned to the company. A crowd toured the site on Sunday July 3, with a total 2.95 carats of diamonds reportedly found. Staff and visitors listed include new Boston Texas helpers and local residents from Hope Paris and Texarkana.
United Nations and US Eighth Army report renewed fighting along the east central front near Mount Taen as Reds shell and press the mountain stronghold. Aimed at pressuring peace talks, they recount heavy artillery and small arms fire, with limited ground gains and continued shelling between Kumsan and Pyonggang areas amid unfavorable weather.
Local students plan a three week break or trip related to Dixie Montlogh with several members likely leaving for a study program or excursion.
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