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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1954
Page
4
We mark Memorial Day to honor those who fought and died for America. The piece compares Indo Chinese upheaval in Hanavi, where rebels threaten French control, to Western democracy and warns against ambiguous aims in war. It urges Americans to weigh sacrifice and future kingly outcomes before engaging in conflict.
Norfolk Nebraska reports say tornadoes cut a four mile wide by ten mile long path northeast of the city killing four children and injuring others. Dead are Nell Klawann Cindy Duberry George Kohl and Robert Kohl. Hospitals later confirmed four children in the Kohl family died. Area hardest hit includes about seven farms with damaged telephone lines hindering reports. Local authorities estimate two confirmed tornadoes with three unconfirmed in a 30 mile path.
Deaths on roads far exceeded the daily average as 250 people died during the Memorial Day period. Drownings and other causes brought total fatalities to 270 or more by midmorning Monday, with four children among tornado deaths in Nebraska. The AP tally for May 14 to May 17 shows traffic fatalities at 248, indicating a likely surpassing of prior records.
Frank Van Ness, aged 87, died in a local hospital early Monday. He leaves five daughters, including Mrs. BE ONeal and Mrs. B E Porter of Hope, Miss R D Caraway of Greenville, Mrs. R D Garrison of Dermott, and Mrs. T F Flowers of Greenwood. Funeral services are set for 2:90 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Eudora, Arkansas.
The regular Hempstead Chancery Court monthly session will convene on Tuesday June 1 with James H Pilkinton of Hapo presiding.
Seventy four 4 H Club boys travel from Hope city hall at 9:00 Tuesday morning for a two day Forestry and Game Conservation Camp in Hempstead county. The 220 acre Pine timber site near Hope, donated by Mr and Mrs E D Ellis, hosts demonstrations on fish, quail, game habits, fire control, gun safety, and natural resources. Camp staff and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and state forestry personnel direct activities with Edwin Pendleton leading human resources conservation and Harold Howell on native flora and trees.
HAL BOYLE recalls how people honor the dead on Memorial Day while forgetting the living. The Peebles remember Elsie and Charlie, long-ago friends, and consider inviting them for dinner as a family tries to balance grief with daily life after years of loss.
The Rev. Brewin L. McDonald, former public relations director at Furman University, resigns to become executive secretary of education for the General Association of Baptists in Kentucky, effective July 1. A native of Arkansas, he earned degrees from Arkansas Polytechnical College Ouachita College and Southern Baptist Seminary Louisville. He previously led the Washington Baptist Church in Arkansas and directed public relations at Southern Baptist Seminary before joining Furman three years ago.
Senator Mans Joney of Oklahoma, author of the Congressional Reorganization Act, disputes Senator McCarthy’s claim that he supports the Wisconsin senator in his clash with the Eisenhower administration over secret information from government workers. The piece discusses power of the Permanent Investigations subcommittee and Monroney’s role, noting documents deemed executive branch security material.
Justice Douglas of the Supreme Court said military intervention alone cannot save Indochina from the Communists. He argued Western action behind a French colonial government would be dangerous and that only decisive action could work, noting Ho Chi Minh is popular for freedom and independence.
A tragic track accident killed three students as their car crashed into a bridge abutment. Victims included Nick Norden 18 and Leon Fields 19 both from Little Rock and nearby towns. The fourth occupant, a 19-year-old, survived with injuries. all were connected to Warren Arkansas residents Carroll Hollensworth and family.
Ragged report describes a race where Jimmy Bryatt stalls for fuel and a miscount in laps leads to confusion. The narrative mentions Makovich extending laps, a victory dinner, and Indianapolis as a referenced location with Vukaylgh and Hy cited in formation.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Sidney Reasoner 46, Hope resident, shot to death May 6 in Texarkana. He is survived by his mother, two sisters in Lay Angeles, Calif, and three cousins. A first degree murder charge was filed against Thelma Jackson, 41, Texarkana, in connection with the shooting.
Four area students Rex Easter Rufus Herndynef Jimmy Haynes and Jack Keck traveled to Little Hogk for the annual Boy State gathering. Mr and Mrs Claude White of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Tom Steele of Magaglia joined families visiting College State for graduation events and a BA in marketing earned by Steele’s son Tommy. A note highlights service in the UK and honors at Chester Hospital with mentions of local residents and recent garden and crop observations.
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