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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1973
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a slow rise in temperatures with mostly cloudy to snowy skies through Wednesday. The National Weather Service says daytime and nighttime temps will edge higher as the week progresses starting this morning with temperatures near 10.
The Hope Star reports limited Gulf moisture yields no rain expected Tuesday while skies stay hazy from Dorado to Pine Bluff and Memphis. Highs reach 63 in El Dorado and Texarkana, 62 in Pine Bluff, with 49 in Fort Smith and 52 in Harrison. statewide mostly cloudy conditions and a warmer Tuesday with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Subscriptions and rates for delivery in Hope and nearby towns, Hempstead Nevada Lafayette Howard Pike Clark counties, Arkansas and outside Arkansas. Offers by carrier, mail, and college student plan with multiple term options and prices.
The Hope Rotary Club heard C. V. Holman of Arkansas Power and Light discuss conserving energy and the role of electricity in the energy crisis. Five energy sources were noted, with electricity praised for its flexibility and pollution-free use. Jerry Pruden urged support for United Fund and individual responsibility. President Bob Gullett welcomed members and visiting Rotarian Charles Wilburn of Texarkana.
A canister drive will be held in Hope on Saturday November 17 from 9 am to 9 pm to raise funds for the Hempstead County Association for Retarded Children. Volunteers will staff downtown Hope and shopping centers to support participation in state and district Olympics and a camping program at Camp Wildwood near Searcy in August. Funds are welcomed by check to Mrs. Haskell Jones Route 4 Box 115-A.
Nashville AP report says Hee Haw star David Stringbean Akeman and wife Estelle were killed when burglars entered their home after returning from the Opry around 10:30 pm. Detective Lt. Tom Cathey said Stringbean may have been shot opening the door and Estelle shot as she fled. L M Jones found their bodies. a banjo was near Stringbean. The couple were longtime friends of Jones.
In a bridge discussion West and East debate psychic bidding. Oswald explains he popularized weak jump overcalls in 1931 but stopped as they misled opponents and rarely worked. The hand shows South open heart bid with 28 points pressures North to four hearts, missing a potential grand slam.
Senior Citizens learn karate at a federally funded center in Forest Hills offering free hot meals and cultural programs. The program aims to help older adults overcome fear of night outings and stay engaged with community activities.
Overflow crowd filled the First United Methodist Church for the 7 p.m. showing of Priority a youth musical directed by Lynn Bauman. The performance featured a 35 member chorus with soloists and cast members listed, following a dedication by Bishop Eugene M. Frank. A reception in the church fellowship hall followed the service.
Funeral services set for 83 year old John Peter Schoen at St Edwards Texarkana with burial at Calvary Cemetery Survivors include wife Rosie four sons two daughters and many relatives. Mrs Elba Strange 77 dies in local nursing home burial in Union Cemetery. survivors include husband and five daughters and extended family. John Ames 76, Plainview oil company veteran dies after long illness. services planned Tuesday with burial in Plainview. survivors include wife and two children. Loffie Brown 65 buried at Lake Side Cemetery Stamps after death in Lewisville Hospital. survivors include son daughter siblings and grandchildren.
The Grand Old Opry troupe suffered eleven violent deaths since 1962. Stringbean Akeman was the first murdered. Opry members also perished in plane crashes, auto accidents, and a fire. Notables include Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas, Randy Hughes, Jack Aaglin, Jim Reeves, Dean Manuel, Texas Ruby, Ira Louvin, Johny Horton, and others in a string of fatal events linked to the era.
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