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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Wednesday May event with Mrs Norton Mey and others, a gathering at a rink, and mentions of speakers and attendees. Names include Mrs Brenion Anthon, Mrs Cecil Wyatt, Mr. Pickett, and others with no clear dates beyond May and a planned afternoon meeting.
Maegan Raat is reported aboard a ship with a seaman ta during a noted sea voyage. Details remain sparse but the event centers on the maritime travel and crew member. Further context from the source is needed for complete clarity.
A garbled obituary item notes the death of Rev. H McGehee in May at an Osage parish area. The text mentions years of service, a court or legal reference, and a claim of representation with aged status, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
A fragmented notes page lists relatives visiting from Nichols Willys of Bin wt were due to attend a gathering. Mentions Newton Pentecost at Arkansan, Jim Rogers of Sigiena Vale, and several locals in Texatkaya and Dales. The column records social visits, church events, and school activities amid wartime duty reflections and community ties.
Fragmentary note appears to reference hospital events with names Jeunbaine Admalited May Travia Vann and Fulton dated May seventh. The legible portions provide limited context and no clear outcome or action.
Dorothy Dix responds to letters about marriage and dancing, suggesting patience and one social evening to try a lesson, then urges focusing on harmony at home rather than nagging. She counsels partners’ duties, and warns against dramatic moves or divorcing over a flirtation.
The Associated Press reports six people died violently across Arkansas over the weekend. Rey Barnes 19 was killed when a light plane crashed near Yetiville during takeoff. Danny Kys owner listed serious injuries. Kenneth W Skellon 20 died after a truck struck a bridge abutment and caught fire on Highway 1 near Springdale. Rev Harney McGehee died in Little Rock from an overdose of sleeping pills. Dudley Thomas 53 was shot in North Little Rock. Wilt Appleberry was arrested on first degree murder charges. Construction accidents caused deaths in North Little Rock and Blytheville.
Margaret Truman the president's daughter sails May 26 for a European tour ending in Italy. She takes SS Mersey from New York, travels to England France Holland Belgium Luxembourg and Italy, accompanied by her secretary and traveling companion for most engagements.
Life Twek May 14 reports state police seized slots on the Mississippi River ferryboat C Joyces of Helena. FBI agent M W McFarlin said two machines were confiscated from the ferry and piloted crew were charged with interstate transportation. State police later seized three more machines at a Bald Knob pool hall and will forward details to the prosecutor.
Fair and mild conditions spread over a large country area with the Mississippi River dropping in riverwood regions. The Mississippi crested Sunday along the Illinois Missouri watershed and forecasts suggested rising river levels at some tides. From the Mississippi River and Texas eastward to the Atlantic, conditions were calm with a band of scattered showers extending from the Texas panhandle.
Chicago ended its milk strike today after night long talks led by Mayor Martin Ho Keres nelly. Drivers agreed to a two year contract with a two dollar weekly raise retroactive to May 1 plus three dollar raises in later periods, six days pay for five, and deliveries seven days a week. Union members will vote on the deal today with expectations of ratification.
Hollywood, May 44 1,-Mag. Jimmy Stewart, who underwent three surgeries in less than a week, is improved but still seriously ill. His 92 year old wife Gloria Hattlekh Mc Lean gave birth to twin girls by cesarean last Monday. An intestinal obstruction was found not related to the births and she had minor operations Friday and Saturday night. She remains critically ill but improving after transfusions and a major operation. Stewart has stayed at her bedside and voiced confidence the root cause was addressed. One daughter named Kelly. the other unnamed.
A fragment notes cooler conditions across the Plains states and northern regions with freezing temperatures in New England. It references a shift from southward to eastern areas, indicating a broad cool spell affecting several locales.
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