Propose Boosting Hope Community Concert Subs
Letter urges growing Hope Community Concert association for 1949 50 season funding. Advocate voluntary business and individual contributions to cover a larger subscription base and budget, noting past success and shortages. Argues extra tickets should support talented youths lacking access and promote town growth beyond mere local entertainment.
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Hope Community Concert Association
Meoup
New Hope
America
Spring Hill Grads 9 Seniors Honor 1949 Class
Spring Hill High celebrates nine graduates in 1949 with Dr. Powers delivering the commencement address titled Lifes Most Important Contract. Valedictorian Lavinia Nell Wrigot and Salutatorian Barbara Ann Yucom also spoke as graduates receive awards alongside several diploma recipients.
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C. B. Powers
Henderson State Teachers College
Arkadelphia
Arkansas
Spring Hill
Spring Hill High School
Melba Jeanne Crown
Winfred Coy Butler
Margret Lee Hatfield
Robert Cavanai May
Mary Jon Ross
Hoyt Lynn Townsend
Lynne Ann Turner
First Methodist Church
Wil
S. A. Whitlow
First Baptist Church
Lope
Legion District Convention Set for Sunday in Hotel Barlow
The American Legion ith district convention will convene Sunday May 22 at Hotel Barlow. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Speakers include Commander Joe Hearne and Adjutant Bert Presson. About 50 representatives from 32 posts are expected. Hope post members urged to attend and contact Mary Hawthorne or Joe Jones for reservations.
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Ith
The
American Legion
Barlow Biriquet Rovim
Jandh Wille Ai
Alate
Joe Hearne
Bert Presson
Hope Post
Marry Hawthorne
Joe Jones
Tornado Injures Relatives of Belchers in Amarillo Visit
Relatives of Mr and Mrs Belcher were injured during a weekend tornado near Amarillo Texas. Ari Beteter and Biel She operators were summoned to the bedside for support and were scheduled to arrive Wednesday night.
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Asl
Ari Beteter
Biel
Amarilla
Texas
Weather Forecast for Arkersus
Arkersus will see cloudy skies with showers this afternoon and tonight. Wednesday offers continued unsettled conditions with lingering showers and cool air throughout the day.
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Arkersus
Aninder
Pls
Baccalaureate Service Set For Hope High May 22
Hope High seniors will march in a procession led by John McDonald Jr. before a Baccalaureate Service at Seanger Theatre Sunday May 22 at 5 30 pm. Dr Stuart Oglesby preacher from Central Presbyterian Atlanta will deliver the sermon with a list of program items and a senior class roster of graduates and National Honor Society members.
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Hope High School
Seanger Theater
Stuart Oxlesby
Central Presbyterian Church of
Atlanta
Georgia
John McDonald, Jr
Meivin Thrash
Luther Hollaman
H. F P. Holdridge
Ted Warren Jones
Steve Cook
A. Whitlow
Jesus
Serynon
Stuart Oglesby
J. EU
Cooper
John McDonald Duffie, Jr
John Charles McLeod
Catherine Blaine Cox
Emily Jo Wilson
National Honor Society
Robert Lee Hyatt
Normi Jean — Franks
Catherine Elaine _ Cox
Nancy Camp
Mary Anita Lascher
Mary Elizabeth , Coleman
Nina Bean Compton
Maricottal Downs
Mary Ellen Downs
Joan McDonald Duffie, Jr
Simmie Dick Hammons
Joe Martindale
Reece Miller
William Howard Sutton
Charles William Wilson
Dorsey Wayne Abbott
Donald Ray Adkinson
Billie Joyce Boyett
Charles Comer Boyett
Tormy Mercer Gritt
John Doris Bullock
Donka
Antonia Burger
Nancy Ann Camp
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Joy Laverne Collins
Nina Dean Compton
G. Cook, Jr
James David McCargo
Ray Chester Marlar
Joseph Leon Martindajo
Nancy Ann Martin
Creighton R. Middlebrooks
Chester Reece Miller
Mary Rose Miller
Mary Lou Moore
Nealia
Frances Mullins
Betty Jean Murphy
Peggy Marie Pentecost
Cornelia Flip Petye
Sonia Ann Poole
Martin Peal, Jr
Bobby Gene Porter
Billie Joan Ramsey
James Charles Russell
Marjorie Russell
Tursie Shaw
Marlbrook Homecoming Draws Big Marlbrook Crowd
Marlbrook Presbyterian church near Blevins hosted its annual homecoming on Sunday May 15 with attendees from Hope Blevins and Prescott. James Pilkinton H M Stephens and Rev Wm Bensberg were among guests. Jean Arthur Sewell sang morning, Sue Beth Buchanan spoke in afternoon. Ratecliff and Horace Honea families contributed songs, Wilma Bonds also sang. A H Wade presided and presented bouquets to Dr J B Gentry of Hope whose 88 years of medical service ended with retirement.
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Marlbrook Presbyterian
Blevins
James Pilkinton
Hope
H. M. Stephens
Wm. Bensberg
Prescott
Jean Arthur Sewell
Sue Beth Buchanan
Ratecliff
Cale
Horace Honea
Wilma Bonds
H. Wade
Little Rock
J. B. Gentry
Gentry
Fulbright seeks ban on RFC employees taking jobs with firms doing RFC business
Senator Fulbright of Arkansas said he will introduce legislation to prohibit RFC employees from accepting jobs with firms that do business with the agency. He cited newspaper reports of RFC staff resigning to take positions with companies after receiving RFC loans.
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Washington
Fulbright
D-Ark
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC Jemployes
French Bride to Join Ailing Husband in Savannah
Mrs. George Higgins, a French bride, flies from New Orleans to join her husband who fled 12 days ago claiming a year to live after a tuberculosis diagnosis. After finding him living with his brother, they agree to face the years together and she returns to fetch belongings to nurse him back to health.
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Savannah
George Higgins
New Orleans
Marseilles
United States
Europe Dollar Shortage Reaches Near End Says Truman
President Truman forecasts a 48 percent slash in Europe’s dollar shortage by mid year as Marshall Plan nations near completing the first phase of recovery. He warns further that extensive reform and expansion are needed to become independent of U.S. aid by late 1952. The report notes Communist gains in China limiting ECA activity.
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Washington
Truman
Europe
Congress
Economic Cooperation Administration
China
ECA
Legion Poppy Day Targeted For May 28 Saturday
Hope Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary receives a shipment of memorial poppies made by disabled veterans at Fort Root. Volunteers will distribute the crepe paper poppies in the city on Poppy Day, honoring war dead from World War I and II and supporting veterans through factory work and occupational therapy.
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Hope
American Legion Auxiliary
Fortfoot
Auxiliary
My McCloughan
Hhiding
Joe Raese
Tolleson
O'Neal
Legion
American Legion and Auxiliary
Krope
America
Fort Root
Department of the Axillary
Seniors to Pick Up Caps Gowns at School
Allen J. Herries principal of iHope High School issues notice for seniors to collect caps and gowns today at the school in preparation for Baccald Trenty services this Sunday.
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Allen J. Herries
iHope High Schoo
Texas Hit By Another Tornado in Panhandle
A tornado lashed the Texas panhandle injuring at least three and destroying homes near Stratford and Dalhart. Victims include Mrs. H. W. Marrs of Amarillo. The storm damaged farms east of Dalhart and near Texhoma, with additional damage reported north of Stratford.
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Amarillo
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Stratford
Dalhart
Emory Blake
Fred Austin
Leona Austin
H. W. Marrs
Panhandle
Retty
Victor McRee
Emory Blacke
Carl Reynolds
Texhoma
Texhorma
Evidence Piles Up Against Youth In Dana Weaver Slaying
Roanoke police added a laboratory report to the evidence in the slaying of Dana Marie Weaver, an 11 year old boy, Lee Goode Scott, is jailed on choking charges. The state toxicologist tested Scott s clothes and checked hair and flesh around the dead girl s nails. A state psychiatrist questioned Scott in his cell but offered no details. Garrett Scott says his son denies the murder.
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Roanoke
Dana Marie Weaver
Brich
Lee Goode Scott
Richmond
Scott
Garrett Scott
Dana Matis
No Doubt a Wife Chooses Her Own Taste Over Time
A New York reader recalls the adage about a woman’s opinion being fixed and relates his twelve year marriage to Frances, who shifts colors from blue to brown as she changes style. He narrates her insistence on brown clothing and the impact on their apartment, while noting his own gradual acceptance of her evolving tastes.
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New York
Jady
Frances
Brown
East Germany Says Communist Hold Wavers In Vote
Berlin May 17 Eastern Germany shows a surprising 33.9 percent No vote in the Soviet controlled territory election. Of 12,024,221 valid ballots 7,043,949 favored the hand picked slate, 4,080,272 opposed. Eligible voters were 13,533,071 with 12,870,243 ballots cast. News blamed propaganda and said Soviet policy dominated the campaign as the popular front slate of 2,000 delegates to the congress was chosen by Communist and allied parties.
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Berlin
Germany
People’s Congress
Foreign Ministers
Paris
Taeglische Rundschau
Suulal
Christian - Unity (Communist
Christian Democrats
Liberal Democrats
Jal
Welcome Clay Given a Hero's Return to Washington
Gen. Gudus D. Clay returns from Berlin to a hero's welcome in Washington after retirement as U S military governor in Europe. A 10 14 a m departure ceremony, artillery salute, and a White House reception with President Truman highlight the homecoming. Clay's two sons, Louis and Frank, accompany him as he plans to settle in Georgia and do some catfishing.
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Washington
Gudus D. Clay
Berlin
Clay
Washington National Airport
Defense
Louis Johnson
Army
Lucius D. Clay, Jr
Frank B. Clay
Fort Knox
White House
Truman
Congress
U. S
U. S. Ferece
Europe
Stiu
Georgia
Johnson
Ger
Council to Get Paying Petitions Tonight
At the regular City Council meeting tonight at 7 30 p m petition of 5S Walker St to form an improvement district will be considered because property owners declined the city's voluntary paying plan. Over 60 percent of assessed value signatures are reportedly on file. Residents urged to attend and become informed about the paving action for W Ave B between N Washington St and the West City limits.
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W. Ave
N. Washington St
West City
Justice Robins Reported Seriously Ill in Little Rock
Associate Justice R. W. Robins of the Arkansas Supreme Court was reported in critical condition at a Little Rock hospital. He has been off the bench for some time and is said to be suffering from high blood pressure and a kidney ailment.
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Little Rock
R. W. Robins
Arkansas Supreme Court
Robins
Ten Bills Move to Top of House Timetable
Washington May 17 Ten bills moved to the top of the house timetable after conferences between President Truman and House leaders. The measures cover housing a lobby investigation shop insurance federal buildings statehood for Alaska rural telephone service pay raises and other labor related areas. Sabath insisted there is no known disagreement between the president and Speaker Rayburn though some perceived friction followed a White House visit and a publicized letter from the president to a rail union head.
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Washington
Truman
House
Rayburn
Sabath
D-Ish
Rules Committee
White House
Statehood
Alaska
Sebath
Sabathiex
Titman
Flaor
Sif
A. F.whitney
School Board Backs Local Concerts in Hope
Hope school officials praise the Community Concerts program for a successful year and plan continued support. They note public school music has been included in the curriculum, though local music teachers remain scarce, and urge four adults to help sustain future artist appearances to enrich students.
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Io Hope
Hope
Arusic
Trinity River Flood Damages Hit Fort Worth
May reports from Fort Worth describe the Trinity River bursting its banks and flooding about 1,000 homes. Drownings were feared with a body recovered near an intersection. Estimates cited 4,000 homes flooded and damages to 2,000,000 dollars or more. Water plants were knocked out, creating serious hazards as residents faced rising waters and disrupted services.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Trinity River
Hope High to stage popular Henry Aldrich play
Hope High will present a Henry Aldrich play Thursday evening at 7 30. The school group, a non profit organization directed by Carolyn Fragier, features veteran actors with long stage and radio experience including William Bus, Charles McLane and Paul Shelton. The cast includes Ruth Ann Thurman Pauline Williams and others from the Little Rock area who have appeared in numerous amateur and semi professional productions. Tickets are available at the door 36 cents for children and 61 cents for adults.
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Carolyn Fragier
William
Searcy
Boston
Emerson: C School of Speech
Appen
Willian Bus
Actors’ Equity
Charles McLane
Page Playhouse
Paul Shelton
Wright
Columbia Workshop
Glen Gatham
Little Rock
Bowman
Sarah
Swartz
Stagntone V Players
Henry Aldrich
Phillis Reel
Northwester
Lyhn Baty
Ruth Ann Thurman
John I Pauline Williams
E W Brown Succumbs in Nashville
Erasius Winfield Brown died yesterday in Nashville. Survived by wife Mrs Tray Bustkley and Ervin Hunnicutt. two sons Clyde of McCaskill and Lethe Debbing. brother Charles of Indiana. Funeral services Wednesday with burial at Merrill Belton. The Rev We will affiviate.
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Erasius Winfield Brown
Tray Bustkley
Spi
Ervin Hunnicutt
Met
Tivo Sons
Clyde of
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