Annexation push to boost 1950 census count in Hope hope springs
The Arkansas area debates a late effort to petition annexation for north of Hope along Slate Highway 29 to join the city. Supporters argue tax benefits and improved fire protection while counting residents in Hope’s census tally. Also reported is E A Vermere Co moving its die casting plant from Los Angeles to Arkansas near Jones Mill between Hot Springs and Malvern, signaling industrial clustering near Reynold Metals.
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Het't
Chamber of Commerce
Lexarkana
Hope
City of
Stern
E. A. Vermere Co., Inc
Aime Jpum Dic
Los Angeles
Calif
Arkansas
Jones Mill
Reynold Metals Company
Hot Springs
Malvern
California
Reac
Star Records Found Reward For Farm Wife After Robbery
Hope Star recovers stolen circulation records and correspondence from The Star after a newsboy robbery. Mrs. Clyde Self, farm wife of Hope Route Four, receives a $100 reward for finding a sack with the papers in Caney creek while fishing. Deputy Shipp and Sheriff officers assisted publisher A. T H. Washburn in confirming the items as The Star property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Star
Clyde Self
Hope Route Four
Caney Creek
Self
The
Star
Sheriffs Office
Washburn
Wni
Jurors Named for April Hempstead Circuit Court Term
The Jury Commissioners named Petit Jurors for the April Term beginning April 3 1990 at Hempstead Circuit Court. List includes Charlie Taylor Kim Faulkner Emmet Shirley Robins J A McCulley Grover Clark DeAnn Guy Green Herbert Bailey McNab T L Phillips Glovins Co B Rosenbaum Roy Reed A M Sulsey Washington W H Gunter Hope W W B Chisni McCaskill H B Gilbert Washington Roy Franks Henry Curtis McCassill c D Tate Hope Jack Lowe Hope W A Wade Blevins Lynn Burke Hope Claude Hamilton Hope Edgar Edwards Blevins Eugene Ward Prescott C P Jones Patmos and alternates Vernon Liant Nashville RED Dorsey McRae Jr Hope Charley Wilson Columbus R L Mayton Putas Vernon Avery Hope Rt 4 Evie Hollis Palmos Ed Stone McNab Walker Chambless Prescott Rt 8 Luther Higayasen Hope.
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Hempstead Circuit Court
Courk
Chariie Taylor
Ope
Kim Faulkner
Emmet
Shirley Robins
Ozan
J. A. McCulley
Hope
Grover Clark
DeAnn
Guy Green
Herbert Bailey
McNab
Claude Hamilton
Edgar Edwards
Blevins
Eugene Ward
Prescott
C. P. Jones
Patmos
Petit Javors
Vernon Lriant
Nashville
RED
Dorsey McRae, Jr
Charley Wilson
Columbus
R. L. Mayton
Putas
Vernon Avery
Rt. 4
Evie Hollis
Palmos
Ed Stone
Walker Chambless
Rt. 8
Luther Higyasen
Academy Award Week On View In Tope's Rialto
Academy Award films are featured this week in Tope with "Charmpion" at the Rialto today and Tuesday. "Champin" star Rick Douglas was Oscar-nominated but narrowly edged by Broderick Crawford for All The King's Men. The Vow at the Saenger also runs today and Tuesday with an Oscar to Roger Eden and Lennie Hayton for best scoring. Army engineers have spent hundreds of thousands clearing water chestnut plants from the Potomac River.
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Charmpion
Rialto
Harry Gerzlan
Champin
Rick Douglas
Broderick Crawford
Saenger
Roger Eden
Lennie Hayton
Thuire
Arkansas Weather Forecast Clouds and Showers
Forecast for Arkansas calls for cloudy mild conditions this afternoon and tonight. Winds from the west tonight. Sunday remains cloudy with showers. Cooler linger in the northwest on Sunday.
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Arkansas
Elderly Sisters Found Dead in Junk Flat
Two elderly widowed sisters, Frances Richter and Margaret Hahn, were found dead in a cluttered upper West Side flat. Neighbors said they once owned two houses but lived on relief. Hahn had not been seen leaving, and Richter cared for her. Police were summoned after an unanswered note asked for work to inspect the fixtures. Hahn was found in the kitchen and Richter beneath a bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upper West Side
Frances Richter
Margaret Hahn
James B. Smith Dies in Local Hospital
James B. Smith aged 72, a Hope resident, died yesterday in the foval hospital. He is survived by his wife and six children including D. Fred, Winn Billings of Hope, Gordon of Omaha, Ardis and Theodore Smith of Texas City, and Ivy Smith of California, plus two sisters Georgia and Macy Smith of Hope. Funeral services set for 1 pm Tuesday at Herndon-Courtels chapel with Kuvick at Mt Moriah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Smith
Hope
Foval Hospital
D. Fred
Winn Billings
Gordon
Omaha
Neb
Ardis
Theodore Smith
Texas City
Ivy Smith
California
Georgia
Macy Smith
Herndon-Courtelivs Chapel
Kuvick
Mt. Morriah
Concert Drive to Start in Hope on April 3
Germunity Concerts plans a member drive beginning April 3 in Hope with a new series of concerts. Executives object yesterday and stir Monday as organizers push for support and attendance.
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Hope
Germunity Concerts
Air Sergeant Admits Slaying Blames Drink
San Rafael March 27 A hulking air force sergeant confessed to killing WAF Sgt Fairy Decker of York Pa at Hamilton Air Base saying drinking led to the crime He claimed no motive and denied rape though autopsy reports noted injuries and evidence consistent with rape He described dragging the body and covering it with a blanket after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rafael Callf
Air Force
Lyle H. Buswell
Buswell
Vermont
FBI
WAF
Fairy 5
Decker
York
Hamilton Air Base
Cancer Group Plans Local Campaign
The Hempstead County Cancer Society outlined an annual campaign during a Moon-Duncheon at First Christian Church. Ex Governor Bey Laney spoke as state fund chair. Attendees included Mrs W KR Brookshire shire commander FL Smith J W Stetes executive director Mrs Ernest Grabana Hempstead commander and about 26 participants including Albert Graves LB ONeal W Brune and Bunmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Hempstead County Cancer Society
First Christian Church
Bey Laney
W. KR. Brookshire
FL. Smith
J. W. Stetes
Ernest Grabana
Fund Ehairarn
Pawn Mes
O'Neal
W. Brune
Ouachita Choir to Sing Here Sunday Night
The Ouachita College A cappella choir directed by Pred Becker with 42 members will perform at 7:30 Sunday night at First Baptist Church. It marks the choir's second appearance in Hope. Public is invited.
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Ouachita College
First Baptist
Pred Becker
Vitir
Missing Papers Case Leaves Spy Hunters Mired
Washington March 27 The House Un American Activities Committee led by Rep Wood D-Ga read from a folio of correspondence tied to alleged links between members of Congress and the American Slav Congress. A former FBI undercover agent testified he absent mindedly left the papers in a committee room chair February 18. Investigators say the papers never entered the official record and were not turned over to the committee.
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Washington
House
Wood D-Gal
House ub-American Activities J Committee
Capitol Hitk
Congress
Justice Department
American Slav Congress
FBE
Ictlerg
Matthew Cyclic
Shriners Meet Tonight and Past Masters Tuesday
The ducal Whitfield Masonic Lodge will hold past master night at 72.30 ppm on Tuesday. Rev refreshments will be served. Many past masters are expected to attend. Tonight at 7:30 the Shriners meet at the Masonic hall for the yearly election of officers.
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Ducal Whitfield -Masonic Lodge
Masonic Hall
Tornadoes Hit Arkansas Widespread Damage and Injuries
Severe windstorms and small tornadoes struck sections of Arkansas last night. Little Rock, Augusta, and the Gregory McClelland area suffered major damage including demolished buildings, damaged homes, and injuries. A radio tower collapse shattered glass in the Arkansas Gazette building while 50 plate glass windows were broken. Local schools and businesses faced wreckage as storms tracked northeast toward Nashville and Curtis, with collective damage and several minor injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas
Ue Rock
Violet Hill
Gregory-McClelland
Augusta
Greglaorgy-MccClelland
Oil Trough
Independence County
Arkansas Gazette
Maryanna Murphy
Curtis
T. W. Donaghey
Nashville
Saline-Pulaski County
Little Rock-Hal Springs
Northesat
Arkansas State Police
SS Andrews Cathedral
First Baptist Church
Associated Press
KGHI
Lite Rock Weather Bureau
Garden Clubs Set for Annual Flower Show
Hope Federated Garden Clubs will hold an annual flower show at First Christian Church on March 29 from 2 to 8 p m. General chairman is Mrs Dorsey McRae Sr with schedule committee Mrs R La Broach and Mrs Sid McMath. The show features sections on perennials bulbs roses flowering trees and shrubs plus an arrangement section.
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Hope Federated Garden Clubs
First Christian Church
Dorsey McRae
R. la. Broach
Sid McMath
Oliver Adams
Gus Haynes
John Cunningham
W. W. Andrews
Royce Weieenberger
Toward Byers
David Griffin
A. B. Patton
Garrett Story
Cleve Andres
Lahroy Spates
Zi 4A Mouser
Molen Poyterfield
Owen, Nix
C. P. ‘Tolléson
Binford McRae
Thompson
Moody Willis
Lyle Brown
W. B. Mason
Steve Carrigan
Basil York
Marion Buchanan
B. L. Rettig
Bean
C. McNeil
Waller Simms
Finley Ward
Charles Wylie
Arch Moore
Mes
A. A. Albritton
Garret Story
W. H. Guntur
9. C. Crow
Blake
Thompson Evans, Jr
Davie Griffin
Royce Smith
Onzle Moses
Jim Cale
K. Gil Hamilton
Leonard Ellis
Kelly Bryant
J. P. Walley
Frank Trimble
Lamar Cox
A. A. Halbert
Harris Luck
C. C. McNeill
Jer. Wallace
Fernk Muburly
C. C. Bittle
Floyd Porterfiend
Karl O'Neal
Wnh
Steve Cook
Kitn
Estella Phillips Hope Native Dies Sunday
Estella Phillips of Hope died yesterday at her home on Dlazel Street. A native of Lope, she is survived by a husband and a daughter. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Dengke Buy List Church.
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Estella Phillips
Dlazel Street
Lope
Pioneer Negro Resident Dies at Washington
Walter Bev, 77, pioneer resident of Washington, died Friday. Burial was in Washington Cemetery. The report mentions Steve Carvigan and Dr. Cartigan, with references to the White House visit and James KR Jones serving in a jovial gesture at that time.
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Walter Bev
Washingtont
Washington Cemetery
Tate
Steve Carvigan
White House
Washington
Mr. Cartigan
James Kr, Jones
Lattimore Denies He Is Russian Spy Amid McCarthy Claims
Washington reports Senator McCarthy labeled Owen Lattimore as a top Soviet spy in the state department. Lattimore denied the charge as pure moonshine while abroad on a UN mission and promised to respond in detail on his return.
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Washington
Owen Lattimore
McCarthy
Russia
State Department
United States
Lattimore
Afghanistan
United Nations
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Esther Coukin Brunauer
Senate Foreign Relations
Stephen Brunauer
Brunauers
Dr. Brunauer
Navy
Brunauer
Jor Ball
Minnedoti
Milton Hisenhower
Kansas State College
Ball
Haldore Hanson
Senator Tydings
Dmd
Senate
Hanson
Walter Hinges Page
Johns Hop
KITS
Drew Pearson
Latlimore
Soviet Union
Pearson
Gwen Lattimore
FBI
S. Edgar Weaver
J. Howard McGrath
Mmbers
Wydlngs
D-Md
Asma
Hueyer
McGrath
Trenmas Loyalty Review Board
Seth W. Richardson
BBY
Richardson
Truman
Farm state senators seek to end feud and advance measures
Washington March 27 Farm state senators pushed to end a feud between Democrats and Republicans and move two more measures. One would provide another 2000 dollars toward reforms while the $4850.00 control on potatoes next year sparked debate. Ellender and the committee faced partisan pressure as peers weighed changes.
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Washingon
Senatos
Ellender
Former Nevada County Resident Dies in Louisiana
Mrs. M. A. McBride longtime Union resident of Nevada County died at her daughter's home in Ticktow Louisiana. She will be buried in Edgewood Memorial Cemetery in North Little Rock. She was 78 years old and a sister to J. W. Brith and L Brith of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McRae Lile
L. M. Lile
Hope
Lancaster Hall
Belhaven College
Jackson
Miss
Miss Lile
Hope High School
Cary Art Club
Crisler Award
M. A. McBride
Union
Nevada Co
Ticktow
Edgewood Memorial
North Little Rock
J. W
L. Brith
Beta of Hope
Arkansas Supreme Court Rules Workmen Compensation Damages
The Arkansas Supreme Court upheld prior rulings granting Mrs Owens of Pine Bluff damages under workmen's compensation for her husband W. C. Owens, a Southeast Arkansas Transit bus driver killed December 26, 1948. The ruling directed the lower court to ensure prompt payment, while also noting the club ownership dispute in Hempstead County and the transfer of land interests involving Bettie Franklin and G. B. Case J. 0. A. Bush.
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Little Rock
March
Arkansas Supreme
Ibe
Pine Blut
Jgb
Jefferson City
Owens
Supreme Court
W. C. Owens
Arkansas
Bluff
A. Br
Griffin Smit
Hempsted County Hunt
Hope
Hempstead Chancery
Bettie Franklin
G. BP
A. Bush
Casey
Report Cards to Be Given Out Wednesday at School
School officials announce report cards for all high and junior high students will be distributed during the week ending Wednesday March. Students are reminded to sign by Monday April as no school is in session on the observed holiday.
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Alex. H. Washburn
Star Records
Army
Potomec River
Fair Park
Bob Daniels
Bob
Shivers
Glen Wallace
Charles A. Armitage
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Air Sargent
Cancer Group
Ouachita Choir
Shriners
Nevada County
Louisiana
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