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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1959
Page
1
A man labeled UPA was denied entry to a Baltimore bus after the driver believed he appeared intoxicated. The confrontation lasted about ten minutes as the front of the bus was blocked while the man waited to board and catch a taxi.
An ordinance levies five mills on all usable property within Washington Arkansas for 1950 52 general tax and ten mills as a special water system tax to retire an $8000 bond issue for waterworks facilities. It directs certification to Hempstead County Clerk and notes emergency clause effective upon passage and publication. Mayor Wm H Etter and Recorder Mary Margaret Haynes signed November 12 and November 18 1959 with Hope Star publication November 16 1959.
Prescott news highlights Emmet Harding of Arkla Village addressing the Rotary Club with a talk on Arkla Village development and the Louisiana Gas Company. Mayor Bert Wingfield attended, along with other club members. Other items note B and PW members hosting a Europe travelog, a Holland America Line voyage in 1958, and upcoming community meetings.
The Probate Court of Hempstead County Arkansas announces the estate of Luis Eugene Phillips Route 1 Hope Arkansas died April 1959. An instrument dated January 3 1953 admitted as last will on November 11 1939. Horace O Phillips named executor Hope Arkansas notice first published November 16 1959. Claims must be filed within six months or barred.
In the probate court of Arkansas the administrator C. Stuart announces claims against the estate of John B. Stuart deceased of Columbus Arkansas. Creditors must file verified claims within six months from first publication. This notice first published November 16 1989. Route 2 Hope Arkansas. Nov 16 23 1959.
The last will and testament of Frank A Sewell, deceased, dated November 8 1954, is being probated in Hope Arkansas. A contest must be filed within statutory time after notice first published November 5 1959. J D Turnage county and probate clerk Hope Arkansas.
Washington AP reports a renewed cranberry scare as Wisconsin berries were found with weed killer residues. Oregon Cranberries Inc. president Olsson urged President Eisenhower to provide relief for farmers facing losses from the contamination halt. Fleming said tests are needed to verify safety before resuming sales as Oregon and Wisconsin shipments face added scrutiny and bans in various states.
Gov Faubus and Sen Fulbright head speakers at a municipal planning renewal and housing meeting in Little Rock Thursday and Friday. About 140 attenders expected from across the state. Nearby, residents and local families note moved households and guests visiting in Crowley and Gordon.
Ellis J. Pagan, 18, operated the Martin Mine near Crater of Diamonds in Murfarsboro Arkansas. He was found shot in the head early yesterday by his wife. A coroner's jury ruled the death a murder. Charles Bard of New York was detained for questioning after having been in the area seeking diamonds. The mine offered tours and sold noontime shires to tourists.
Pagan, 43, sleeping at the Martin mine to guard a diamond field shack, was found shot in the head. Police comb the Crater of Diamonds area for a motive. Pagan’s wife and one son survive. his left hand held the pistol fired. A New York man long at sea for diamonds was arrested for questioning.
The Arkansas Municipal League begins its 24th annual convention in Eureka Springs with topics from sanitation to city financing. Highlights include a building codes talk by Waller Seales of New Orleans and a discussion on urban growth funded by Ralph Gray, University of Arkansas economist. North Little Rock Mayor W F Blaman, League president, opens the session with city management themes and a mayor council government discussion to follow.
Report notes shares in the Martin mine joined a tour that allowed visitors to search for diamonds. The Crater of Diamonds operates similarly, though commercial mining there proved unsuccessful.
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