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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1951
Page
4
Sponsoring 4-H Achievement Banquet announced by The Editor Alex H Washburn. Community event honors 4 H club members, parents, and volunteers with remarks, awards, and refreshments at the local extension building.
A Hempstead County achievement banquet highlighted by 4 H youth from Forrest City a UK farm study delegate Rufis Littell and remarks by Arkansas leaders. The event praised youth, county agents, and the Chain Store Council for supporting interstate farm education and community cohesion.
In Rovigo and Thaly on November 18 planes dropped bombs to divert the Po River and relieve flooding. Helicopters aided rescue efforts as Milanese and allied units sped to Veneto to aid refugees. More than 89 dead and thousands displaced as floods inundate 170000 acres of crops and pasture in the Po valley.
Sergeant John W. Bagley Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bagley of Se., a member of the US Air Force in Japan, has been promoted to sergeant this month and plans to depart for the United States in the first week of December.
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church announces a week long revival starting soon with services at 7 39 each evening. Rev Elburt O’Steen leads assisted by Rev J W Story and the Missionary Union Association.
In New York at 1 p m cotton futures prices showed December at 42 45 March 42 23 May 3 83 July 41 52 October 32 40 December 29 00 and March 38 34 reflecting market activity for the day.
The Nevada race commission approved Dixie Downs Inc and set a local option vote in Crittenden County. Governor McMath demanded resignations, then signaled reappointment of Van Lyell to head a reformed panel. The decision, reached unanimously, still awaits voter approval and local backing.
The city council approved raising overparking fines to fifty cents beginning Monday November 14. The measure, based on Police Department guidance, replaces a temporary fifty cent rate after meters operated about a year to improve enforcement and public familiarity with meter operations.
A bobcat was killed yesterday in Ozan Bottoms by two hunters Lloyd Byaden of Hope and Gerald Webb of Nashville. Dogs treed the cat and Braden fired the shot.
Fire department reported minor damage to the Hope Floor mill after a blaze damaged several pieces of lumber and surrounding flooring. No injuries reported as crews limited spread and investigated origin.
Hal Boyle laments the cold blooded killings of POWs in Korea by Communist forces, arguing the atrocity surpasses earlier wars in scale and barbarity. He recalls Taejon executions and parallels to Nazi crimes, urging action to honor the fallen and defend human dignity.
The first annual Duck Calling Contest will be held in Hope next Tuesday at 2 pm with four divisions Sportsmen professional guides women and children under 18. Prizes include 25 cash for winners in the two divisions and hunting supplies for women and children. Entry is free and open to all, with registration through Dorsey McCrae or the Howe Chamber of Commerce Office.
Englewood Colorado November 16 Kenneth Goff a local minister was arrested by Arapahoe County Sheriff Charl Foster for malicious insection and disturbance related to the slashing of a Russian flag on United Nations Day October 24 at the Deuit civic center. Bail set at 500. Charges were later dismissed against his wife on improper service grounds. Goff faces further proceedings November 21 before Municipal Judge Frank E. Hivecy.
The Bible Study Class of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. or Thursday. This change may be due to weather or scheduling issues.
A garbled local report states two additional youths were arrested in connection with a stolen truck. The incident involved a chase through several areas, with a bicycle and items recovered. Authorities, including the marshal and sheriff, released the suspects after questioning.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a polar bear incident with several names and places garbled. It references Whitey and Arkisas law, mentions a bear killed and others missing or presumed dead, with locals discussing danger from the wild and fear among neighbors.
The Junior High School Library opened on a Friday, November 9, and checked out 190 books the first day. During Nogootook Week, 50 new books were received from the Arkansas State Library Commission. Elsie Weinberger, Library Club director, announced the club oversees shelving and circulation, with officers Ginanne Greves as president and others filling roles.
4-H members heard a Scotland program with guest speaker Alyo Tarnbod from Morrest City recounting a four and a half month summer exchange. Arkansas club leaders and chain store sponsors attended, with demonstration reps from state Extension Service and a banquet listing many attendees.
Squirrels were placed in Fair Park and the public asked to cooperate. Officials describe new food and care measures and say violators will be prosecuted. Police stations may host the public outreach and local volunteers assist with monitoring and support.
Reporters quote Col James M Hankey as 6200 American prisoners killed in Korea. The Army’s public information officer announces higher figures for U N war prisoners slain by Chinese and North Korean forces since the Korean conflict began. The numbers, drawn from 8th Army investigators and police sources, include 3577 Americans killed by North Korean forces and 913 by Chinese forces, with ongoing updates and disputes over totals.
Ralph Rothman, a known Malco Theatres showman, arrived from Russellville Arkansas with Mrs Rothman and Michael to take over as local city manager for the 60 theater system. He succeeds Eddie Holland who held the post for two years and previously managed the Ritz theater in Blytheville.
Mayor Tige Brown calls a public meeting Monday at City Hall to discuss power plant issues facing Mintelpat Water and the Supply Plant. The forum will cover potential expansions, standby power options, and bids from private utilities as city officials seek solutions before January 1.
Fayetteville Ark students from Arkaneas and College of Arts and Sciences perform in the University mixed chorus under Harold Hegant. Adriena McRae Andre McPherson Mae Andrews and other members join in the Christmas musical with the university choir and student groups.
Gunmen opened fire at a hotel killing a clerk and wounding two others during a robbery attempt in St. Lule. Police recovered a weapon and launched a search for suspects as guests fled the scene. The wounded were taken to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. (Names unclear from OCR)
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