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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
2
The Associated Press reports little change expected in today's weather as Arkansas continues a dry and warm spell that has persisted for several days.
The Hope Star reports dry weather with a stationary high pressure system off the eastern seaboard. Thundershowers are expected to progress eastward into west and central Arkansas with a 30 percent chance today and Wednesday and little overall temperature change. Overnight lows range from the 60s to 70s across local towns and the extended outlook shows continued chances of afternoon thundershowers with warm temperatures.
Monette Arkansas works to ease a 1100 resident water shortage after a temporary well begins pumping water. Residents must boil and chlorinate until Health Department confirms safety. Mayor Watson says the main well runs at about 20 percent capacity. a permanent fix may need digging. Federal funds reimburse the $45 000 temporary well.
A Harris survey finds more than a third blame food makers hospitals doctors oil firms and automakers for poor consumer conditions while over half say quality has declined in a decade Inflation worries persist but emphasis rests on company failures. The report says the public fears dangerous products misleading ads faulty labeling and indifference to consumer interests.
Israelis cast ballots across 2.2 million voters as polls opened at 7 am with 17 percent voting by midmorning. First results due about 6 pm EDT. turnout boosted by sunny day and public holiday.
Funeral services were held for Owen B. Elam 83 at First United Methodist Murfreesboro with burial at College Hill under Latimer Funeral Home. He was a WWI veteran farmer and wife Nell Parker survives with three other relatives. Also memorial services for Milton A. Masey 70 were conducted by Latimer Funeral Home with burial at Restland Memorial Park. He led Masey Builders Supply and Masey Pulpwood and is survived by wife Mabel Marable Masey two sons James and Bill a daughter Sue White a sister Edith Masey and five grandchildren.
Swift announces a state grant of 10000 dollars plus 20 percent fringe benefits for an administrative assistant. Two applicants are being reviewed over the next 60 days. East Ridge seeks sewer tie in or annexation options. board to consider. New purchasing system requires prior approval via forms to city manager. board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at city hall.
Sophomore Charlotte Peyton earns All Around Town Artist of the Week at Hope High School with an exhibit at the school. Art instructor Loretta Bartlett notes her display and talent.
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