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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1956
Page
2
A state act designated the eagle as the emblem, formalizing its symbolic status and paving the way for official use in seals and insignia. The measure underscores civic importance and aligns with national symbolism in government branding.
Akron Ohio five teen girls charged with slaying a matron during an escape from Summit County Detention Home pleaded guilty to manslaughter counts. Judge Ray Watters sentenced Ruth Reichler 17 and Zelda DeCost 14 to reformatories, while Shirley Shingler 15 Margaret Nicholson 15 and Miri Cain 15 received confinement at state schools until 16. The matron Evla Bonham was overpowered as the girls fled last November 27.
The Bodean FFA Chapter will sponsor a donkey ball game at the school gym Saturday March 31 at 7 30 p.m. Riders will be FFA boys and any others who want a ride. Admission is 25 and 50 cents.
The BeBee C M E Church at 412 N Hazel St outlines a spring revival ending Thursday with a sermon on The Eagle Stirreth Up Her Nest Deuteronomy 32 14. A Good Friday retreat to Narate Dam and mountains features hourly prayers with a sunset meditatation around a bonfire and a midday fish fry. The Mount Zion youth choir under Rev I M Manning performs Saturday night. Easter Sunday features a sermon He Lives by Rev C S Stearns and Fifty parishioners pledged to Lent. The Red Circle of Common Hill Baptist Church hosts a program March 25 with Rev T W Wyatt on The Lord's Use for Children. Mrs Maud B Davis, HD agent, recuperating in Little Rock and Mrs Nellie Armstrong ill in Oakland, Calif.
Mickey Mantle, entering his sixth major league season with the New York Yankees, shows superstar promise in spring exhibitions. He aims for a triple crown and MVP, with colleagues praising his immense power, hitting, and all-around play during Grapefruit League action. Mantle rocked five homers in nine games and posted a .484 average, including a towering shot over a light tower against Larry Jackson.
Yerger High School junior class presents a three act mystery titled The Thirteenth Day on Thursday March 29 at 7 40 p m in the high school auditorium. Admission is 15 25 or 35 cents. A Union Easter Service is planned with Charity Baptist St Luke Guernsey Mt Sinai C M E Wat ers Crossing and St Luke No 2 Sheppard contributing services.
Camden High School stars Billy Kyner and Ozment Gzment signed letters of intent to attend the University of Arkansas next fall. Kyner earned all-district, all-state and all-Southern honors and led Double-A backs in scoring. Ozment, an all-district and all-state guard, battled a lingering ankle injury last season.
CLEVELAND Those who wager on boxing expect Ludwig Lightburn to beat L C Morgan in a 10 round bout at the Arena tonight The 21 year old Lightburn has 30 victories in 45 fights with 18 KOs and is riding a seven fight win streak He topped Hocaine Khalil of Algeria on TV at Madison Square Garden and is ranked fifth among lightweights Morgan of Youngstown Ohio has 10 knockouts in 16 opponents and carries a lone loss to Lightburn last year with another setback to Lakatos before that ABC will televise the fight at 9 pm CST.
New York bil Reigel of McNeese State, the lone small college selection for the college Olympic squad, visits Madison Square Garden for the Fresh Air Fund East-West all star game. He notes the size of his Olympic teammates but remains modest, saying the honor is tremendous and he is eager to prove himself against seasoned rivals.
The right center field tower stood 75 feet, and no tape measure was on hand. Players agreed the ball was the longest ever hit at Al Lang Field, a record that lasted one day. The following day Mickey hit a drive off rookie Bill Bradford of Kansas City that cleared the center field wall and sailed over palm trees, about 75 to 500 feet away.
The Cardinals showcase improved pitching in Grapefruit League play with an 11-7 spring record, winning several 1-0 to 3-2 games. Luis Arroyo and Tom Poholsky each earned two victories as Mizell Kinder and others supported strong relief and offense in exhibition action.
Center Reigel, 6-5, anticipates guarding giants Bill Russell, Gary Bergen, and Bill Uhl in the East vs West showcase. He notes his own scoring record in NAIA play, with 1,062 points in 31 games and a 34.3 average, leading the nation.
Arkansas Gazette sports editor discusses California boxing probe findings. He argues fixed fights are a longtime, pervasive issue shaped by promoters and top figures. He cites earnings, tax pressure, and risk for young fighters while doubting boxing’s appeal to intelligent youths.
Legal notice states the assessment of benefits for Sewer Improvement District No 2 in Hope Arkansas was filed March 20 1956 and is subject to inspection. Property owners may appeal by filing a written statement with the City Council within ten days of publication. Dated March 27 1956 by City Clerk Mrs Chas Reynerson.
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