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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1950

Page

4

Hope Chamber urges census accuracy over university resident rule

C A Armitage of Hope Chamber writes to the Census Bureau from Washington seeking confirmation of a Fayetteville district supervisor’s claim that University students in Fayetteville will be counted as residents of that city. He notes local opposition and calls for alert citizens to prevent changes, praising Pat Duffle and recounting the 1930 census efforts by Mark Smyth in Hope.

C. A. Armitage Hope Chamber of Commerce Bureau of the Census Washington, D. C Arkansas Gazetteef Hope Star M. D. Swenson Fayetteville Ark Swenson J. Pat Duffle Pat Arkansas Gazette Pat Duffle Mark Smyth

Community Concert Drive Planned

A third annual Community Concert membership drive begins April 8 and lasts one week with kickoff on April 4. Officers include Mrs J C Carlton president and several vice presidents and secretaries. Board members feature Rev Steve Cook, Lyle Brown, Vincent Foster, Syd McMath, and others. All officers meet at the Barlow Hotel at 4 p.m. Sunday March 26 to discuss entertainment suggestions for the concert season.

J. C. Carlton George Peck C. C. McNeil R. M.lagrone, Jr W. A. Williams Terrell Cornelius Idan Norman Lewis Steve Cook Lyle Brown Vincent Foster Syd McMath George Franzier A. H. Washburn Kelly Bryant Robert LaGrone, Jr Edwin Stewart Barlow Hotel

Melon Festival Plan Discussed at Meeting

Watermelon committee met at the Chamber of Commerce office here last night to plan a festival this year. Carl Hinton of Patmos was named general festival chairman. A master committee includes J. Brown, Blevinst W. H. fester, Washington, Otis Black wood, Fulton, J. J. Licblong, Pri mos, Norma Jones, Spring Hill, Art Mhoon, Hope, and Terrell Cornelius, chairman, Hope.

Chamber of Commerce J. I. Liebling Patmos Carl Hinton J. Brown Blevinst W. H. Fester Washington Otis Blackwood Fulton J. J. Licblong Primos Norma Jones Spring Hill Art Mho

Jaycee Meet at Hope City Hall at 7 P M

The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a meeting at Hope City Hall at 7 o clock tonight. All members are urged to attend.

Arkansas Weather Forecast Promises Warmer After Faltering Day

Faltering conditions ease as clouds linger across Arkansas. This afternoon and tonight expect continued fall weather with increasing warmth by Thursday. Showers are likely in the western counties during the afternoon or night, with lingering cloudiness overall.

Arkansas

Oaklawn Sewer District Bonds Sold in Hope

Hope City Council sold Oaklawn Sewer District revenue bonds totaling 115000 at 2.75 percent to W B Stevens Investment Co with expenses to be paid by the bidder. Bonds mature in 25 years and funds will back a 25 year sewage fee from north Hope property owners.

Oaklawn Sewer District W. B. Stevens Investment Company Hope North Hope T. J. Rainey Investment Company Albert Graves Feeders Supply Co McDuffie-Curry Co Little Ftock R. C. Campbell Third District Livestock Association Fair Park First Citizens Banks of Hope the Stock Association City of Hope Third Washington Streets Block 31

Jersey Breeders to Meet Here

Jersey cattle breeders in Hempstead county Arkansas will meet Friday at 1 30 P M in the Hempstead County Courtroom. Joe Elean will preside with J E Lightie Jr secretary Arkansas Jersey organization in attendance. The program covers Jersey type and production with speakers from the American Jersey Cattle Club and the Arkansas Extension Service. Local breeders and 4 H members are listed among participants. The county agent notes average area butterfat at 167 pounds per year and urges attendance to reach a production goal of 250 pounds.

Jersey Arkansas Hempsferd County Joe Elean Waldo Arkansas Jersey Cattle Club Board J. E. Lightie, Jr Scarcy Arkansas Jersey Organization D. T. Simmons American Jersey Cattle Club A. Leon Holley T. P. Head Arkansas Extension Service Hempstead County Clayborn J. Rowe Lacie Rowe Autrey Wilson Carl Brown Experiment Station Vernon Brown Lester Brown Glenn Eley J. M. Brown M. J. Copeland C. M. Cox R. J. Foster Garland Kidd Qdell Luck Donald V. Moore Clarence Ellen Norman Moore Larry Moses Richard Lynn Hunt Donald Rey Brown Mirla Ann Brown Kenneth Dale Singard Joe Rowe James Hutson Burrel Jue Smittle James Toner Oliver .L. Adams Jersey Cattle Club

Issues Opinion Little Book March 2 14 Percent Atorney General Ike Murray Advised City Attorney Prince Dixon

In Fayetteville analysis shows state and federal and municipal automobile charges subject to parking meter fees unless explicitly exempted. The opinion discusses authority and potential exemptions under local, state and federal rules. The piece notes commentary from Ike Murray and Prince Dixon on enforcement and legality of meter charges across jurisdictions.

Little Book Ike Murry Prince Dixon Fayetteville

Potato Production to Be Discussed Tonight

Members of the Hopa Chamber of Commerce will travel to Patmos to meet with the SWAP to discuss commercial production of sweet potatoes and related mutual issues. The delegation will depart at 7 p.m.

Hopa Chamber of Commerce Patmos SWAP Chamber of Commerce

Not Certain Man Can Make H Bomb

Pasadena and California Institute of Technology celebrate Millikan 82 as a famed physicist who questions the feasibility of a hydrogen bomb while warning against socialist trends and urging preservation of American freedoms. He recalls historic atomic work, travels, and ongoing duties as a university leader.

Pasadena Calif Millikan Earth Mother Earth California Institute of Technology Texas Canada Caltech Board of Trustees Fresno State College

Deadline Fixed for Flower Show Entries

Entries for the spring flower show on March 29 must be registered by March 28. Register with committee members including Mrs. Hatley, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Trimble, Mrs. Halbert, Mrs. Albritton, Mrs. Luck, Mrs. McNeill, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. McLarty, Mrs. Bittle, or show secretary Wingfield. Open to the public.

Johan Hatley LaMar Cox Frank Trimble A. A. Halbert A. A. Albritton Hollis Luck C. C. McNeill John Wallace Franklin McLarty Cecil M. Bittle Wingfield

Claw Honor Society Reorganized at Training School

The Claw Honor Society at the Claw Training School was reorganized for the second semester. It admits new members each six week period based on outstanding scholarship. First six weeks inductees include Margaretty Saposon Donald Whitmore Willey White J T Callins Jr Willie Chas Conway.

Aoe Uvews Cucing Claw Margaretty Saopson Donald Whitmore Willey White J. T. Caliins, Jr Willie Chas Conway Joyce White Velma Stewart Gloria D. May Delois Hopsen Juanita Marshal Daisy Lee Draper Shipkey Mae Black James White Billy D. Woods Louise Johnson Ruby Jean Heaton Issac Stewart Velma Woods Wiliam F. White

Second Write Man Given Life Sentence

Washington reports a 34 year old white man was sentenced to life for the massacre of three Negro children in Kegcinski Mississippi. The jury could not agree on the death penalty. windel Whitt and Malcolm Whitt face life terms in related murders. Turner testified that a scuffle led to the fatal shot and that the three white men went to the Harris home to sell whiskey. The case also involves two other murder indictments targeting Burnside and Thurman children.

Mississippi J. P. Coleman Turner Ruby Nell Mary Burnside Frankie Thurman Windel Whitt Whitt Windol Whitt Malcolm Windol Burnside Whitt Brothers Thomas Harris Harris Ruby Neil Vevline Thurman

Brannan plan attacked as shell game by GOP head

In Nebr March 22 an address by national Republican Chairman Guy Gabrielson compared the Brannan agriculture plan to an old shell game once seen at county fairs. The remarks cited by the speaker framed the plan as misleading. The report notes the scene at North Cumberland and mentions the Cistercian community of Our Lady of the Valley enduring a significant setback from a $2,000,000 wreck.

Brannan Agriculture Plan National Republican Guy G. Gabrielson North Cumberland Zow Our Lady of the Valley

Poll Spells Defeat for Housing Plan in House

A 4M-A poll in Washington shows nearly half of President Truman's Democrats in the House may oppose the $2 billion co op housing plan for middle income families. Of 100 Democrats surveyed, the vote for and against was nearly even with many undecided. Senate already struck the measure. leaders consider possible compromise while Truman pressures for favorable action.

Washington Truman House Pee Air Key West Fle Spence

Texarkana to Accept Hempstead County Students

Miller County School Board voted to admit a small number of students from Hempstead County after land acquisition, pending approval by the Lenistead Board of Education. The land lies between Old River and Red River where the former Simms school stood, affected by a river shift that redirected students toward Texarkana.

Texarkana Miller County School Board Hempstead County Lenistead Board of Education Old River Red River Simms Hemypeland Hervey

Chrysler walkout shows little change after peace moves

Detroit March 22 reports indicate the Chrysler strike entering its ninth week with only slight progress toward settlement. The company and the CIO United Auto Workers exchanged settlement proposals in a tense session as the labor dispute continued without a breakthrough.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers

McCarthy alleges FBI trailed four Soviet spy contacts

Senator McCarthy claimed in a closed Senate session that the FBI tracked four Soviet spy suspects who allegedly contacted an American he says heads an espionage ring. He said the case could determine whether the State Department harbors Communists. The informant named by McCarthy is tied to the department.

Washington McCarthy Wis Senate FBI Senate Foreign Relations Wisconsin State Department

May Slash Arkansas River Funds

Arkansas river planners protested after the House appropriations committee in Washington rejected a $765 million overall development program for the Arkansas and Oklahoma river system. The panel cut state asks, axing a $600,000 Morrilton flood project, trimming bank stabilization near Little Rock, and reducing the statewide request from $25.57 million to $19.15 million, delaying major works like Bull Shoals dam.

House Appropriations Committee Washington U. S Arkansas Oklahoma Morrilton Little Rock Bull Shoals Dam

Mrs Heart Finds New Life After Doctors' Warning

Oklahoma City story follows Mrs Heart who survived a predicted death from heart condition. After a year of rationing and supposed finality she rediscovered purpose by traveling, giving anonymously to those in need, and embracing Christian Science. She recalls rising hope, new self confidence, and plans to live fully.

Oklahoma City Jetters Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman Duglars

Forrest City votes on parking meters in city election

Residents approved meters in a special election with 305 for and 265 against for the municipal court 344 for and 309 against. Seventeen Arkansas cities have adopted meters while Little Rock has twice rejected them, the latest rejection a week ago.

Forrest Gly Marole da Forrest City Wis Meteta Arkansas Little Rock

Lifetime Collection Sold at Terrell Auction

In Terrell Texas on March 22 a two story shop once owned by I Levy drew hundreds as old stock from the 1800s fetched prices. Items included silks hand painted buttons imported woolens high button shoes and linen shirts. Buyers included high school girls and mothers who purchased dresses lace and corsets. Levy who was 71 died two years ago the store had stood closed until recently. Neighbors recalled his dignified style and used the sale to view a long shuttered era between Shreveport and Dallas.

Marthadole Terrell Tex I. Levy Terrell Texa Mosley Jace Jinae Levy Claude Rousseaux Ben Wil State Mental “Hospital Texas Military College Shreveport Dallas Rousseaux

Barber Admits Bloody Slaying Of Window Washer

Terre Haute Ind March 22 A slender greying barber Clarence Taylor 56 admitted to police he killed George Walls Baldwin 54 in his downtown Terre Haute barber shop on March 13 He said the motive arose from an argument over a pretty young woman Goldie Juanita Wilson 19 of Dresser Ill who was present when the shooting Also Taylor said he sawed the body in half three days later and dumped it in Flossmoor Ill He admitted taking about 1000 from the corpse and investigators traced large bills used in Terre Haute and Chicago leading to his arrest Wilso n was held for questioning and reportedly knew of plans to kill and rob Baldwin

Terre Haute Ind Clint Seward Clarence Taylor George Walls Baldwin Taylor Baldwin Ims Seward Mia Goldie Juanita Wilson Dresser Wabash River Wilson Flossmore Ill Chicago

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