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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
4
The author laments the decline of the feather bellows once common in fireplaces, noting printers’ supply houses still list them while homes switch to gas and charcoal. He muses on the nostalgia of wood burning, the remaining tools like andirons and tongs, and the possibility of a laborious market return to bellows.
Texarkana report: John R. Jones, 23, of Long Beach California, charged by FBI with transporting two stolen cars across state lines. Arrested by Police Chief Clarence Baker in Hope Arkansas. Ford 1340 coupe and a 1948 Chrysler sedan seized by Miller County sheriff's deputies. Jones on probation from Arizona federal courts. bond set at 2400 by U S Commissioner Mrs Thelma C Whinham.
Bodies of 11 Arkansans lost in the Korean War arrived at San Francisco aboard the Lawrence Victory. Included was Sgt. Charles W. Milam of Hope, killed July 20, 1950 near Taejon. His mother, Mrs. W. A. Mudgett, received a Bronze Star posthumously at Fort Sam Houston.
Funeral services for Ben C. Flora brother in law of Mrs James Dane Gibson of Hope who was killed in an automobile wreck at Hot Springs Sunday will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in the Baptist Church at Brinkley Mrs Flora badly injured in the eyes has been taken to a Memphis hospital for treatment Their other son in the accident has been released from the hospital.
Editor notes a serialized excerpt from the Biographical History Memoirs of Southern Arkansas (1860), recounting Hempstead County origins, county seat moves, 1864 Confederate representation, public buildings, population milestones, politics in 1888, land values, farm outputs, and early Washington events including fires in 1873 and 1893, with notes on towns Columbus and Fay.
William W. Reynerson, 43, died in a New Orleans hospital at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4. He is survived by his mother Mrs. A. C. Reynerson of Greenville Hexas, daughter Karen Ruth Reynerson of Malvern, five brothers Alves, Charles of Hope Luther of Paducah Ky, Bob Reynerson of Baton Rouge, Ben Reynerson of Greenville, and sisters Mrs. J. L. Horton of Little Rock, Mrs. H. R. Casler of Hope, Mrs. Otho Taylor of Crossett. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Herndon-Cornelius Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A garbled item notes a contract change in Arkansas with a one year term. Mentions Fayetteville and Van Buren as upgraded locations moving from one schedule to another. Also references Little Reel and Ware IDR in unclear context.
New York price cutting triggers a nationwide wave as merchants in Baltimore Newark Omaha and San Francisco join the campaign. Macy's cuts watches Elgin and Bulova items, Bloomingdale's slashes phonographs, while Gimbel's and others extend late hours. Injuries reported in the Bronx as shoppers rush Rogera store for cheap vacuums.
Deadline today for submitting baby contest entries scheduled for June 13 at Shope City Jiall. Proceeds benefit Beta Sigma Phi Sorority to send a girl to Girls State. If parents miss today’s deadline, entries may be routed through any sorority member.
Winners in the 4 H Club banking contest and dress revue held at the home of Mrs. Larraine Blackwood Hempstead County were announced today Demonstration agent Were announced today All winners will represent this county at the statewide 4 H Club Camp at Fayetteville during the week of July 28 The baking contest winner Jacqueline Tyler Washington daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Tyler Dress revue Tailor suit Emm Louie Downs Columbus daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Downs Best Dress Kay Kent Patmos daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Kent Daily Dress Bethy Fay Thompson Washington R L 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson Play Suit Sarah Jane McGee Formvs Rt 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs B B McGee
A large military transport exploded last night near here killing four aboard and injuring several others. Rescue teams from highway patrol and Tennessee National Guards searched the wreckage about 15 miles southwest, while Captain Russell D. Bronghton of Nashville led the flight crew. Survivors identified by Sewart Air Force Base included Sgt. Dilmes Toit vathout Toledo and Sgt. Joseph W. Diondo of Buffalo. air force inquiry ordered to investigate.
A five hour blaze gutted or heavily damaged several shops in Passaic New Jersey as electrical equipment and a textile district building fueled the fire. The Arrow Electric Company basement origin triggered a citywide emergency with multiple fire units responding. officials indicated damage could rise while smoke drew crowds and traffic disruptions ensued.
A late 20 minute agreement averted a six state telephone strike by 51 000 workers from Western Electric area companies incl Texas Oklahoma and Missouri. Negotiations ended after a town hall style picket display in Shawnee Oklahoma and the finalized deal raises pay scales restructures 28 job types and 21 communications roles with raises from four to eight dollars weekly. The talks preserved uninterrupted service across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas and nearby states.
In Hope downtown, Southwestern Bell Telephone workers held a brief picket. An overnight tentative agreement was reached but did not arrive in time to prevent a line being set at the exchange. Pickets appeared near the new South Mall building construction site.
British ministers meet to decide on a mission to Tehran led by a senior official, with potential figureheads Alanbrooke or Sir Thomas Gorton likely to travel. An oil-advisory team and lenders may join, as Britain seeks a deal on nationalization and a new oil pact without full government control.
New York. A fragment from HAL BOYLE shows a poor man's philosopher drafting a piece titled Advice the 1931 Juno graduate. He eyes a calendar then types, while a pretty blonde graduate interrupts with a quip about class and concentration, leaving the scene incomplete.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a seismic or wartime update with references to Tokyo, United Nations, Allies, and potential troop or gunfire reports. Several garbled phrases mention Red forces, miles advanced, and Monday actions, but details remain unreadable.
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