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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1953
Page
4
A rambling hometown reflection notes spring’s arrival in Highland District orchards while describing a belated attic awakening and garage renovation. The piece shifts to Chrysler’s 28th annual report revealing a large tax bill that dwarfs past investments, highlighting inflation’s toll on industrial jobs and earnings.
Carl L. Carr age 52 died Sunday in a Hope hospital after residing on Hope Rt. 4 He is survived by his wife four daughters Mrs Lenguel Prince Mrs H Ly Sraith and Mrs Barney Starkey Jr of Hope Mrs Ches ter Stephens of Blevins his mother Mrs Mattie Cary two sisters Mrs Ruby Bentley of PoytyArthur Texas and Mrs Watt Taylor of Tex Arkana Burial was at Rondo near Ty First Services were held at Herridan Corne lius Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Elbert Q Stee n The musical hour accompanied the proceedings Local spelling and names reflect the damaged OCR text and are preserved as written.
Five senators said Gov. Francis Cherry will push to repeal the sales tax on seed feed and fertilizer. Cherry warned the move could cost the state about three million dollars annually and called it a bold action. Continued on page two.
Seven prisoners overpowered a jailer and fled the Sebastian County Jail later returning to custody after a car crash near an Oklahoma road. Injuries were serious. Jailer Charles Meyers identified the injured and recaptured inmates Arthur Workman and Walter Fisher. Prison break details include two motorists forced from their cars and a long pursuit ending in arrests.
William J. Bird of Dullis Pexis menthig secured as spotter for the Southwestern Division of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. He assists com fellow com mem members in securing speakers Robert LaGrone J I Lieblung and Guy Basye for the Hope Chamber event.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Blytheville may issue bonds to fund airfield expansion tied to a federal transfer. The decision, with a dissent, allows $100,000 for improvements at the wartime air base now to revert to federal use. The ruling upholds municipal airport use but questions federal reversion assurances.
The column highlights Karl Barham as Hempstead’s 26 year veteran game warden known for enforcing wildlife rules. Farmers complain deer eat crops while hunters seek fox protection amid local tensions. An unrelated aviation note mentions Clarence Garrett and a tractor incident with a lingering skunk odor near hay bales. Ex prisoners of war group Ex-prisoners of War Inc Bellevys Washington seeks to contact all veterans with June Oklahoma City convention details.
Washington reports indicate Congress may delay action and consider a substitute resolution addressing enslavement and Russia. After White House talks with President Eisenhower, Senate Foreign Relations leaders discussed a new approach that could diverge from Eisenhower’s original draft aimed at condemning Russia’s wartime covenants.
In Arkansas a bus ride ended with the birth of baby Minn Fowler on the way to St. Vincent's Infirmary. The mother, Linda Bargent Sargent, 44, already has nine children and was traveling to University Hospital when labor began just outside Benton. Dr E Feldman assisted, delivering the infant after untangling the umbilical cord. nurse Milsie Sue Fowler aided final delivery.
Advance ticket sales begin this week for the Junior Clues play Qne Wild Night. Betty Boroughs and Gary Rateliff oversee business as managers with a large team including James Canton as stage manager and Bonnie Owen and Niles Hipp assisting. The property committee features Mary Lou Wegger Dicky Lauterbach Lee Ola Jones and Jimmy Branch. Advertising duties are led by Joyce McBay as chair with David McKenzie Jimmy Brafee and Mary Willis assisting. Frances Nash heads newspaper and radio publicity with Don Ruggies Doyle Walt loys Rateliff and others on committees.
Paisley School hosted Mr. and Mrs. Wanne Crawford, Scheneelady, N.Y., who recently returned from a yearlong world journey. They spoke to the student body Friday morning, sharing self-made color slides and excerpts from their travels in Ceylon, India, Bayat, and Tel Aviv. They highlighted Bengal flame trees in Bombay Botanical Gardens, the Taj Mahal, the Sphinx, and Mediterranean coast scenes.
UNITED NATIONS N Y WIRE Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said Stalin’s death may lift barriers to peace. He warned changes depend on internal Soviet factors and questioned U S influence over a broad shift in Cold War dynamics toward China and the new Kremlin leadership.
The 153rd Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet is set for Monday March 23 at 7 30 at the Hate Barlow with tickets on sale from the ticket committee Buddy Evans Dewey Buber and Fred Gresham and the Chamber office for about 150 people. Committee members include Syveile Burke Fred Robertson Buddy Moon Henry Maynes Norman Moore Mike Kelly decoration chairs Ree Harrie Aubrey Enoch and Jim LaGrossa Eddie Whitman and Syveile Burke staff the general arrangements committee.
L A Urrey aged 58 a longtime Hope resident died Saturday in a local hospital. He is survived by his wife one son Eugene Urrey of Hope three brothers Charles of Prescott Joe of Camden and Harsce Urrey of DeQueen two sisters Beverly Jones of Prescott and Lemuel Honeycutt of Pineville Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday.
In Moscow, Malenkov asserts Soviet policy seeks peace but will strengthen the Red Army. He emphasizes the need to fortify military forces despite calls for restraint. Stalin’s funeral arrangements and state rituals occupy attention during the period of national mourning.
Donations to the county Red Cross drive are listed, naming numerous contributors including Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Bary, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wy Per Dp, Maly Goluldy, Mrs. John Hes8 ale, Mrs. Thompson Vans Mix, C. C. McNalli, Mrs. Nick Jowell, and others. The list shows individual gifts and business supporters with amounts noted for several donors. Additional entries include Roy Harvey and the Beuner Ivory Handle Co. totaling multiple contributors among 120 employees, reflecting broad community support.
Little Rock authorizes a grand jury to probe alleged violations of Arkansas laws and to review the State Highway Department under former Gov McMath. Henry W. Smith urged focus on real crimes and swift action as jurors weigh waste and extravagance cited in the Highway Audit Commission report.
Two Ouachita seniors from Wichita College slated for university study receive fellowships of 1000 each. Candidates include Winaton Bea and Lloyd, both noted in Who’s Who in American Colleges. They will pursue master’s degrees beginning June to complete in the second semester of the 1940s year.
VEW will meet Tuesday night at 7130 for nominating new officers. Members are urged to attend.
Sabove Springs community group invites participation for a free meal initiative to support the organization. All interested persons are asked to help cover building and community needs on Thursday March 12.
Unclear readable fragments discuss New York City, opinion on commerce, and reputation but fragmentary wording limits concrete facts or events. Names and context are obscured by damaged OCR, leaving a partial sense of commentary rather than a complete story.
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