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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1949
Page
5
The item previews The Editor Alex H. Washburn presenting Our Daily Bread, highlighting a banquet form and related preparations. It notes a structured approach to serving or presenting bread at events, with emphasis on taste, texture, and portioning considerations.
Fine Upheld and Miners Outstanding 4 H club members in Hempstead county will be honored with a Hope banquet tonight. Thursday night the Hope Chamber of Commerce will entertain Balanced Farming winners with a dinner and program led by Clarence F. Hyrns editor of the Fort Smith Southwest American. Tickets are available from the Chamber of Commerce. Also noted is John L. Lewis ending the coal miners strike and potential Taft Hartley injunction implications for President Truman.
Governor McMath leads Arkansas safety conference plans for a two day session starting Monday November 14 in Little Rock. General Chairman Frank Whitbeck Jr and committee heads outline morning sessions on problems and traffic safety responsibilities, with a banquet presided by Hay Ashmore and remarks from Dr Lewis Webster Jones.
Youth Center urges youths to submit hobby show entries before the deadline. Director George Favier announced the need to fill out blanks and mail them by Wednesday midnight November 18. Judging will be held November 19.
The forecast for Arkansas calls for a pair of conditions this afternoon and tonight. Thursday will be partly cloudy with variable skies and mild temperatures.
Republican losses in off-year voting mirrored New York upset as Democrat Herbert L. Lehman defeated incumbent John Foster Dulles for the U S Senate. Truman hailed the result as a fair deal signal and a boost for 1950 electoral prospects while party leaders traded barbs over the impact on national control of Congress. In New Jersey, Gov Alfred E Driscoll's reelection was hailed as a check on party bossism and Hague influence. Boston elected City Clerk John B Hynes over Mayor James M Curley, ending a long era of machine politics.
Late official returns show Elpidio Quirino leading Jose Laurel by about 16 200 votes with Laurel second and Avelino third. Unofficial tallies from many towns favored Quirino, while reports of violence and fraud claims circulated amid the count.
Janet Sue Williams, 21 months old and daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Williams of Hope Route 4, died early today in a Little Rock hospital. She is survived by two brothers Kenneth Ray and avid. Funeral services are planned for 10 am Thursday at Shaver Springs, conducted by the Rev Elbert O'Steen.
Revival services begin Sunday at Sardis Church and run for a week. The congregation will be led by Reverend Navy Cross af Muttreesbury, pastor of the church.
Jackson, Nov. 9. County Attorney Julian Alexander says Houston Roberts, charged with the poison death of his granddaughter, Mary Louise Hill, has admitted poisoning his first two wives for their insurance. He also faces murder and attempted murder charges related to the Hill case and the poisoning of Roberts’s other granddaughter. Mrs. Ruby Pace, mother of seven, is charged with murder in Mary Louise’s death and with attempted murder in the poisoning of the other sister.
New York reports Dr. George Gallup admitting he will stop eating crow after his forecasted Lehman win in the New York state election. Gallup predicted Lehman would take 57 percent to Dulles 43, but actual totals showed Lehman ahead by about 208,000 in a near 5 million vote. He praised the result and joked about trying pheasants next.
Senator Fulbright of Arkansas praised that the labor act was not repealed. He spoke at the Arkansas Wood Protects association event, urging balance to curb one man’s influence on the economy. He cited John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers strike. local foes vow to oppose him next year.
Times Square, once crowded with election night revelers, drew about 4000 people last night as 700 police kept order. An old-timer recalled the death of a tradition, noting the quiet gathering on Broadway near 9 Times Square.
Local Selective Service Board No 29 led by B W Edwards R E Cain and J M Duffie remind men aged 18 to 26 and others separated from active duty to register under the June 24 Selective Service Act. Registration must occur within 30 days after separation. 18-year-olds register on their 38th birthday or five days after. The board is open only on Mondays and Tuesdays at North Main and Division in Hope.
Hempstead County Sheriff arrested Burl Hobbs and Helen Schafer on burglary charges from Alexandria Louisiana. They were returned to Louisiana last night.
Pittsburgh reporting a United States Steel spokesman said a bargaining meeting with the CIO United Steelworkers is likely for tomorrow. Big Steel led the industry fight against the presidential Board on insurance and pensions and had floated a meeting after Bethlehem Steel signed a peace pact, though no union move has been made.
Armistice Day will close the postoffice on Friday November 11 with no city or rural delivery. Mail will be placed in boxes and dispatched as usual and stamps are available in the lobby machine.
Texarkana Boots and Saddle Club 48 sponsors a horse show at the Four States Fair Grounds at 2 pm Sunday November 13. The public is invited.
New York based Oswald Jacoby, a famed bridge expert turned canasta author, offers $5000 to anyone who can beat him at the new pasteboard epidemic canasta. Jacoby, 46, tall Texan and noted mathematician, claims superior skill from years of competition and study, saying the game will endure beyond fads and praising its family appeal.
Senator Fulbright accused the Reconstruction Finance Corporation of threatening private business as Kaiser-Frazer pressed toward a $44.4 million loan. RFC refused a delay, saying final action was already taken, while Kaiser charged a plot to block the low-cost car and pledged $10 million in collateral under a $15 million guarantee. Fulbright warned he would seek a congressional review after Congress reconvenes.
Luck Motor Co of Hope Arkansas announces entry blanks for a nationwide $200,000 contest to name the new Kaiser Frazer model. First prize is 310,000 with 1,023 additional prizes. Kaiser will match prize money to the Runyan Cancer Fund in honor of winners.
Miami law enforcement officials dodged questions on a grand jury report accusing the city of harboring national criminals and a thriving $100 million gambling industry. Sheriff Sullis van and Police Chief Headley offered mixed responses, while U.S. Attorney Duhaime questioned federal involvement. County and state officials denied failing to prosecute and Colidack, head of the Crime Commission, supported the jury’s critique as addressing core law enforcement problems.
Washington reports L Lewis ordered coal miners back to work until November 30 as talks with soft coal operators continue. Cyrus Ching said plans to meet Lewis and operators would proceed, aiming for a working contract. The move calmed some observers though no settlement was reached yet.
New York November 9. Benjamin J. Davis Jr., a Negro member of the New York City council and one of 11 Communist leaders convicted of conspiring to overthrow the U S government, lost his reelection bid to Earl Brown in a coalition backed race. Brown polled 63030 votes to Davis 21962. Davis, serving five years in prison, is free on bail pending appeal. He had telegrammed supporters vowing to back democracy, peace and security.
Johnstown, Pa. November 9 An 83 year old figure, Squire Keu 8. Wicks of South Fork, was reelected yesterday to a six year term as justice of the peace in the small central Pennsylvania community. Running as a Republican without opposition, Democrats had given up years ago.
The Associated Press reports eight people killed in Arkansas this week. A six month old child died in a farm home fire near Wynne Tuesday. Louis L. Harris, 78, died after being struck by a truck in North Little Rock, marking the week’s third traffic fatality.
Observers in Hong Kong report that eleven nationalist planes appear to have deserted to the communists. Nine belonged to the China National Aviation Corporation and two to the Central Air Transport Corporation, failing to reach their designated headquarters.
The Hempstead Count 4H Club Achievement Banquet, sponsored by the Hope chain store managers, will be held at 6:30 tonight in the Hotel Hope. About 60 attendees include 4-H members and others interested in 4-H work. The program honors top club members and features an inspirational talk by a familiar speaker. A. E. Stonequist chairs the Hope Chain Store Managers Group of the Arkansas Chain Stores Council.
The Sheriff and Revenue Department seized three liquor stills on Red River near Red Lake. Two were in operation. a few men fled as officers approached. One still had a 9 barrel capacity while the others were barrel capacity.
Report cards for the first nine weeks will be issued to high school students on Thursday. It is requested that all parents read these reports, sign them, and return them to the school by Friday.
A Parker County council vote rejected immediate meter installation in DeQueen with meters to be studied on an eight month trial. The plan failed 167 to 263 in a special session, delaying deployment and leaving the issue undecided.
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