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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
2
A brief item references the Negro Community by Esther Hicks and mentions codes 74978 and 74474, noting a thought for the Gav in a compact periodical context.
A dense docket lists defendants including Leon Jones and Paul Muktrow with pleas of guilty or fines from 11.50 to 56.50, plus jail days for driving while intoxicated and drunkenness. Numerous liens note forfeited bonds, driver license issues, and dismissals. Civil matters include The First National Bank of Hope versus L G Bursay for 143 dollars with default judgment and attorney fees.
From Records at Hempstead Courthouse three divorce actions are listed: David Larry Bruce versus Judith F. Bruce, Barbara Cooper versus George Cooper, and James Atkins versus Mary Ann Atkins. Also Camden News Publishing Co. versus Ben Qweng doing business as Owens Dept. Store shows a judgment sum of $100 plus costs. Marriage licenses include John C. Bowden Jy and Aileen Rateliff.
Highlights include talks by supervisors and missionaries with Bishop J L Lewis and I L Lewis delivering addresses, state chorus performances, health talk, and panel discussions. National Home Demonstration Club Week notes county activities, tours, a talent program, a tape broadcast, a workshop, and Mothers Day observances across Hempstead County with club banquets and community events.
A Pulaski Circuit Court jury awarded Gazette Publishing Co. 50000 in a suit by Gladys Neal Brandon former operator of a Little Rock nursing home The case cited statements about nursing homes made by Gov Orval Faubus at a 1959 news conference and reported by the Gazette Also announced a church program at Rising Star Baptist Church featuring Robbin Wylie Lois Brown Cora Coleman and Rev M S Riley scheduled 730 p m Sunday with special pieces Origin of Mother's Day Somebody's Mother Over the Hill to the Poorhouse Coming Soon Night service to follow
Christine Billingsly celebrated her twelfth birthday with a 2 to 4 pm party at her home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Burl Billingsly. Guests included Pam Fore, Susan Ward, and Sandra Kay Anderson, with other attendees and party details described. The piece also notes bridal and social events including a Peggy Greer and Lynden Knight engagement party and Sally Cottingham’s bridal shower, plus a junior music club meet.
A 25 year old asks if she should marry a 33 year old man with a 12 year old son and a divorced past. Helen Worden Erskine cautions the ex-wife’s shadow over the home and urges readiness to parent the child. Also included are letters about an unsatisfying marriage and a gum chewing habit, with guidance on shared duties and understanding.
Hope Arkansas Post Office under the act of March 3 18 ya lists subscription options including one month three months six months and one year with rates. Advertising and AP membership details follow for various offices and cities across major states.
President Kennedy told governors he aims to have a strengthened Civil Defense program ready in a month. Governors Conference Civil Defense Committee officials said state legislatures and the public are expected to back the administration plan, with Gov. Nelson Rockefeller urging a Civil Defense budget of 105 million dollars plus an additional nine million for shelter funding in government buildings.
Members Pam Purtle Anna Fore Gorda Phoebe Johnson Emily Oates and Betty Tippit with counselor Mrs P A Escarre attended the state convention at Hotel Marion Little Rock. A production of Di Pledermans by Johar Strauss was staged at 2:30 p.m followed by dinner and business session at Hotel Marion where Betty Tippit was elected treasurer. Hendrix College Choir performed. Delores Escarre, daughter of Mrs P A Escarre, is a member of the college choir.
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