19 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
1
A long wedding planning note recounts Bonnie Marie Anthony and William Routon’s forthcoming marriage on March 27 with engagements, showers, and dances. It lists families, hosts, local clubs, and church events leading up to the ceremony, including bridal showers, kitchen showers, and a formal dance at Hope Country Club.
Ouachita College residents joined Friday guests for a formal at the Hope Country Club for Miss Bonnie Marie Anthony and William Ralph Rowton. Attendees included Tyler Texas visitors, Ouachita alumni, and out of town guests such as Patsy McPherson Virginia Ann Magness Jack Bell Jack Grey Harald Stephens and others from Arkadelphia and nearby towns.
Hospital notes list admissions for Mrs Abbie Adams of Texarkana Mrs Livlla Brill of Hope and Mrs Herbert Hartsfield of Rt 2 Hope Arkansas Discharges include Mr Ell May Jr Hempsey Floyd Ma Rt Patmos Mrs Barta Kennedis Rt 1 Patmos and Mrs Metbert Hartsfield Rt 2 Hope plus an announcement of arrival.
In Milam, Florida, Frank Costello and the New York New Jersey mob allegedly took control of Miami Beach bookmakers by cutting off a wire service linked to the National Crime Syndicate. The move disrupts local betting, forcing bookies to rely on phones for race results as authorities crack down on off track betting.
The article emphasizes home design to aid aging residents, recommending first floor bedroom and bath, slip resistant floors, well lit halls, and safe furniture arrangements. It advises three way lighting, easy reach storage, a bedside chair, and a night light solution to prevent night time accidents.
A list shows multiple individuals admitted to Mareh Josephine Hospital and others discharged. Names include Wanda Gail, Carlene Fuller Hope, Brenda Delany Nape, Sophia Wilkes IMape, Jane, Michael Archer, and Lendan Yorom Hope with addresses noted as Rt. 1 Patmos.
A Miss writes about a 25 year old engaged woman suspecting her fiancé loves her married sister. Dorothy Dix urges an immediate frank talk and breaking the engagement if her intuition is correct to avoid an unhappy marriage. Also notes on parenting discipline and a divorced couple attending a friend's wedding, advising civility and proper conduct.
In a perilous voyage climax, Trim and Barse lou clash aboard the Reina as gunfire, a collapsing deck, and flooding wreckage overwhelm the pirates. John Henry Conover and Sin survive, freeing themselves from restraints, surveying a sunlit dawn over the canyon as they plan the trek to Walking Skull. The Queen perishes amid the assault and sea of timber and rock.
Rain spots on garments can be removed by a rub-down, says Lorraine Blarood, Home Demonstration Agent. Begin with gentle rubbing between hands or fingernails, then press with a slightly damp tissue or cloth. This method works best on crepe and plain-color fabrics, less so on prints, and avoids ring or finish damage if done carefully.
Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon What Men Are Asking by Rev 3 E Cooper pastor Evening sermon Life Things That Mark You as Christian or Unchristian Youth Fellowship at 6 30 Choir practice at 7 30 Wednesday March 23
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church on North Ferguson Street lists Elbert O deeen as pastor. Rock of Ages broadcast from the church auditorium. Sunday School 9:30, Morning Worship 11:00, B T C 6:30, Evening Worship 7:30. Auxiliary 2:00 Wednesday Wender's meeting 7:00 with prayer at 1:40. Community singing Sunday March 20 at 2:00 p.m. All are invited.
Read aloud Sunday activities at First Christian and First Baptist Churches. Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship with sermons, CYF social hours, and evening services. A Women’s Fellowship district meeting is planned for DeQueen on March 21. Also notes on garment care and water spot prevention for fabrics.
A church calendar lists events from 6:30 p m Bible study director Vance Smiley to 7:15 p m adult choir rehearsal through Friday. Programs include evening worship, Woman's Missionary Society circles at homes, junior groups, Indian blankets study, carel shorr rehearsal, workers supper, fellowship hour, family worship, visitation day, and choir rehearsal.
The Hope Gospel Tabernacle at 321 N Main Street invites the community to a week of services led by Pastor H Paul Holdridge and Rev Nel W Webb from Oklahoma. Programs include morning worship, radio Bible class, prayer meetings, choir rehearsal, evangelistic service, and revival starting Sunday March 27.
A collage of church schedules and events from Saint Mark's Episcopal Lynn Browning Unity Baptist Church and Church of Christ. Includes service times sermons Bible study and meals, with references to March dates and location details, plus a brief humorous dining car anecdote and a note on Tsingtao's early motor roads built by Germans in 1488.
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