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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
5
The piece reflects on cash, charity scrutiny, and wartime economic lessons from Washington. It notes charity solicitors, compares Salvation Army references, and critiques reliance on money over wealth while recalling grain storage debates and grain surpluses shaping policy for 1949.
Roanoke Va May 12 investigators seek evidence in the brutal slaying of 16 year old Dana Marie Weaver. They report good reports on the high school boy accused of choking her in Christ Episcopal church parish house. The pastor says the boy has a good reputation and is an acolyte. The prosecutor says a juvenile hearing will come next week without delay.
The Masonic School meeting will be held at the hall tonight starting at 7 40. All Master Masons are requested to be present.
Weather outlook for Arkansas indicates a sharp shift this afternoon into tonight and Friday. Officials warn of unsettled conditions and potential impacts on travel and outdoor plans.
Texarkana Arkansas federal judge Harry J. Lemley on Wednesday cracked down on liquor offenses. Nineteen Hempstead county defendants were placed on probation after guilty pleas or convictions in a bid to curb illicit whiskey activity. The judge criticized the Hempstead area as the worst in his district and warned that probation is failing to deter the drug. He rebuked an out of town attorney who flaunted a disabled child during a plea for leniency. Sentenced defendants include Oscar Powell and John Milton Powell each to one year and one day in prison with probation, Robert Henry and Fred Wesley, both negroes, to one year or more plus multi-year probation terms, and several others with varying penalties and probation plans.
A second Community Concert drive opens Monday at 8:30 pm with a representative from the organization at Hete Barlow to conduct the campaign. Members may renew fees in person or by mail to the organization committee and volunteers seek suggestions on preferred concert types.
Lt Col Tom E Tappan of Helena announces the 18th annual Arkansas Reserve Officers Association convention at Hotel Marion Little Rock May 26 27 1949 with speakers from Army Navy and Air Force leadership. Major General Gleb O Beverly will attend and a round robin with Air Force Reserve is planned May 28 at 9 30 a m. All reservists urged to attend. Captain William S Bader acts Hempstead County chapter president.
The Little Rock Shriners announce a regular meeting on Saturday May 4. They extend a special invitation to Hope Shriners and their ladies. A special entertainment program including a dance will be provided for visiting ladies all day.
Union Church hosts Homecoming Sunday on May 22 at Loam with Rev. C L Feith delivering the message. Lunch is served at noon. Afternoon singing will be led by Morate Kennedy. Public invited.
Hope Civic Improvement Association calls a special meeting tonight at 7 30 at Hicks Puberal Home. All officers and members are urged to attend, announced president B D Douglas.
A car owned by local insurance agent Serr Houch was stolen from his home on South Pine Street last night. City police report ongoing investigations and urge anyone with information to come forward.
The regular overthly curinkalry fining will be held Sunday in May at Garrrett Memorial Baptist. Believers are invited. hymn books or geively here are sold to be stronger and more serious than any other American author.
Mrs. Margret Reynerson aged 31 wife of Don Reynerson died after slashing her arms and throat at her mother's home. Survived by husband two children two brothers and mother funeral at Verndon-Cornelius Chapel 7 p.m. Friday with Reverend Wil liam P. Hardegree burial Rose Hill Cemetery active pallbearers listed.
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary plans its annual Buddy poppy sale in downtown Hope on Saturday May 14. Poppies are made by disabled veterans and funds aid needy veterans and dependents, widows, or orphans and support an orphans home and welfare work. No salaries are paid. every penny supports veterans.
Jubilant Berliners welcomed the lifting of the Soviet blockade as Gen. Lucius D. Clay warned Berlin must continue to fight for freedom under the Bonn constitution. He praised Berlin’s resilience and urged maintaining freedoms while acknowledging ongoing sacrifice.
HAL BOYLE reports on Manie Sacks of Columbia who explains there is no guaranteed formula for a hit song. He notes producers review hundreds of amateur submissions weekly, valuing production and timing over mere catchiness, as the market shifts toward quality and novelty rather than simple formulas.
Israel’s admission to the United Nations was approved by a 37-32 vote with nine abstentions. Arab leaders walked out in protest, though some representatives later attended a late night meeting. Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett addressed the assembly after the vote, while debates on Spain and freedom of information continued.
A ship stowaway identified as Gerhart Eisler, dubbed the No 1 U S Communist, was found aboard the Gdynia American Ling bound for Poland. Eisler, born February 20 1897 in Leipzig, faces passport fraud and contempt of Congress convictions with deportation proceedings pending. Bond posted by the Civil Rights Congress could be forfeited if Eisler fled, and he may be jailed if returned to the United States. The Batory was due at Southampton soon after Eisler left New York last Friday for Gdynia. Continued on page two.
Thespians of Trope high school present the final dramatic program of the year at 7 30 tonight in the auditorium. Student directors include Martin Pool Jr Lenoye Hatfield John Andres Betty Porter Thalia Chis Jodie Coffee and Nealie Frances Mullins. Casts from all grades perform multiple acts to raise funds for the Thespian program.
The last quarterly conference of the church year will be held Sunday May 15 at Spring Hill Methodist Church. Rev SL Baham of Bristol announced. All church officials are requested to attend.
Gov. Sid McMath backs investigation into the wards for criminally insane at the state hospital. A team led by State Police Director Herman Lindsey calls conditions deplorable and recommends a new building to house up to 50 patients. Transported by Reed escape, the case prompts a possible hospital board meeting after McMath returns from Washington.
Fragment reads as a chaotic report on a day of activities at University Kansas and nearby station events. Mentions three schools, attendance figures, directors, Arkansas participants, veterans, tomato and soil topics, a senior station head and staff, a high school band concert, and various jumbled names and places.
May 12 Wellington United States announces orders for advanced deliveries and equipment for Japan under Far Eastern reparations. Maj. Gen. Frank Ryle, U.S. representative, stresses no ceiling on production for peace and urges rapid recovery while noting the need to limit Japan’s key industries. McCoy confirms state department stance and feasible reparations plan.
The Hope Chamber of Commerce plan earns national notice from the National Department of Commerce. Officials report the program has been showcased to several state chapters and federations, highlighting cross county collaboration and local economic development.
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