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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
4
A compact note recalls a price war in bakery markets from forty five years ago. It notes key figures and firms involved and reflects on its impact on consumers, competition, and local business practices at the time. The brief item preserves editor Alex H. Washburn as observer.
In Spring Hill Hempstead County commerce boiled as rival merchants Lewallen and Moses fought a sugar price war from 16 to 21 pounds per dollar. Lon the storekeeper recalls the trio colliding, with Melarty raising prices while Moses watched, a tale from 45 years ago in the village’s early days.
Hope High School hosts a May 9 audience event at Gjie Miso Elmnitrie presented by McFadden School of Dance VHT. The program features acts such as A Celestial Ballet Moonbear with Caroline Cox and Ann Cle, The Dancing Pig, The Story of the Three Bears, Culinary Rhythm, A La Betty Hutton, and multiple student performances including Be While Strolling Through the rir and An Old Fashioned Lady led by Brenda Dillard and others.
Dick Huie Arkadelphia attorney and former prosecutor in the district was named circuit judge for Arkansas eighth judicial circuit by Governor Lille Flick. He succeeds Dexter Bish who died Saturday. Huie is a University of Arkansas graduate with a law degree from Arkadelphia and prior service in the Pacific during World War II.
Syrian officials accuse Israel of heavy bombing near the Sea of Galilee as UN officials order a cease fire. They report shells hitting a nearby post at Hussal while the Security Council debates mediation. Israel says it will ignore orders until Syrian troops withdraw from the demilitarized zone.
Weather delays hindered planting of rice and soybeans in May with farmers reporting slow progress. The weekly crop report notes rain disrupted fieldwork, while pastures show some growth and soil conditions remain favorable for upcoming sowing windows.
Nearly 2,000 students from 13 counties including Nevada Ouachita Perry Polk Montgomery Howard Union Miller LaPayette Hempstead and Yell attended a two day study session at the University of Arkansas Experiment Station. Demonstrations and lectures covered bramble varieties fertilizer trials pasture program soil conservation and wood fals with attendance totaling about 14000 across Nevada county’s 306 FPA 4H and FHA groups.
Vaccination of heifer calves for Bang’s disease begins Monday in Flempstead County according to county agent L. Adams. Joe Hamilton, USDA vaccinator, will visit to administer shots to calves four to ten months old. Owners must request vaccination at the county agent’s office by mail or in person.
The agriculture department forecast on May 4 that current high food prices should remain fairly stable through early summer, assuming no major shifts in world conditions. It notes adequate supplies for civilian consumption and cites earlier price rises in eggs fats oils and processed fruits and vegetables while warning prices may rise again later in the year.
At Rialto theater the two hour color feature The Prince of Peace draws record crowds across the country. Filmed in Wichita settings the film boasts a grand musical score and a six year old child star Ginger Prince in her first screen appearance. It is praised by clergy and educators as a landmark Hollywood musical drama for families.
The Home Club announces a benefit program at Shover Springs featuring a charitable event at Lee on a Saturday afternoon. Volunteers and guests are invited to participate in a community effort to raise funds for local needs during a four week period beginning soon.
Garland PTA announces a free preschool clinic to screen children entering Garland Grade School next term. Dr J G Martindale Dr Sam A Strong and Mrs Inez Turner county health nurse donate services at the Myatth Office in the Trempstead Courthouse Friday May 11 at 1 pm.
A historical report notes Iceland and Greenland as potential strategic points for U S forces with wartime airfields, harbor facilities, and plans for long range missiles. It discusses Keflavik runways, other fields like Kegsps Patterson and Neysjavik, and Greenland’s Nargarssunk airstrip, plus future base considerations and force levels around 1947.
A capacity crowd attended the second annual city wide Festival of Music at Hope High School stadium. Organized by the Priddy Music Club, the program featured 500 children from Hope elementary schools and 409 volunteers from Hope High and junior high, directed by Mrs B C Hyatt, showcasing student voices and school choirs.
Sinuiju strip raids trigger a large wave of action as authorities pursue leads. Reports cite intensified patrols and widespread investigations across multiple districts, with officials urging calm while operations continue.
TL Tooley announces Haskell Jones will join KXAR as chief announcer and program director. Jones, a veteran WHER announcer, served in World War II with the Third Army. He and his wife reside in Danville and attend the local church. he will also provide play by play and broadcasting for KXAR.
Clifford L. Smith a Miller county native and former Hempstead farm agent was named to the University of Arkansas board of trustees by Governor Ed McMath. The governor also appointed Dr. Joe Shuffield and Lilla Nock to the Game and Fish Commission, effective July 1 as Hattie Barr’s Fort Smith term ends.
The Patmos High ceremony for ten graduates was announced for Thursday May 10 in the auditorium. Superintendent Garrett announced the schedule as the student body and faculty prepare for the Baccalaureate observance following the event.
A garbled report outlines a allocation of 4,000,025 dollars and 54,305 to county schools for teachers salaries and transportation. The text references HOUMA and a parish county, but several phrases are unreadable.
In a clipped summary from a distorted page, Gaul Prit reports on government pensions consuming the biggest portion of blame regarding a disappearance case in Ho. The piece hints at increasing paternalism in governance and concerns over rising living costs.
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