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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
11
The year 1946 stands as a milestone in Africa's mining history as the diamond rush celebrated its early expansion. The anniversary reflects enduring stakes for Mary and Adoniar efforts and the broader impact on regional industry and employment.
The article recalls the 1946 graduating class as exceptionally successful, recounting their school start in 1934 in Hope, Brook and Paisley, notable trips to Washington, Arkansas and the Little Rock state capitol, and the unity formed by the group during elementary years.
A 1940s Slope High School chronicle details rising membership at Busy Bee Gro. and Mkt. 4, names Maryster Edminston and Betty Ann Benson, and recalls seventh to senior years with football heroes, carnivals, clubs, and a wartime out-of-town Senior Day trip to Texarkana.
A memorial service held November 186 at 2 30 pm in the Hope High School auditorium honored former students who died in service. The program featured white chrysanthemums, crystal vases and candles, and a procession of awards to families. Speakers included Major Royce Weisenberger and Miss Beryl Henry. R H Jackson presided. The event was organized by the Library Club with help from Home Economics and Manual Training students.
The Library Club staged Children of the Inn a Christmas play December 14 in the high school auditorium directed by Mrs. Frank Mason. The cast included Abiathar Blake Schooley Rachel Mary Esther Edminston Miriam Laura An Garanflo Isaac Deborah Martha Sue Moore Ashbel Gorham Jack Wells Ellsworth Bailey and shepherds. Miriam's struggle ends with the Christ Child and her recovery, teaching her parents a lesson about wealth and virtue. Angels provided spiritual emphasis with carols.
Over fifty seniors held 100 honor points during the year with lists for the first and second nine weeks. Names include Colleen Coffee Mary Lou Brown Gladys Jones Eva Mae Ingram Wanda Massey Jimmy Cox Virginia Amos and many others. A set of students lost points due to a military call, including Harald Cumbie Joe Rooker Wilson Britt and others. The passage closes with a reflective note about facing a wider world and a quoted line about following knowledge.
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