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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1973
Page
7
A widow writes that her 28 year old son Ralph lives with her after divorce and is involved with his 25 year old first cousin Rosetta who has a troubled past. The letter-writer asks how to handle the situation. Abby advises that change may be impossible and cites legal restrictions on cousin marriage in some states.
Mrs J W Manney was honored with a surprise birthday party Tuesday November 13 in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church by the Jett B Graves Class. The group, which she has taught for years, showered her with gifts as 39 members and five guests joined in cake and coffee served from a mums centered table. Guests included Rev Guy Downing and Mrs Downing of Horatio Rev Norris Steele and Arch Wylie.
Mrs. E A Holdgraf of Houston visits her sister Mrs A M Hewitt and family. Garland Medders and family go to Lampasas Texas for the death of his brother in law. Rennie McKee travels to Houston and Austin for visits with her two daughters families. Dr and Mrs J W Branch Sr return from San Antonio where Dr Branch served as associate counselor to the Southern Medical Association and Mrs Branch as counselor to the auxiliary.
Pastor Jim Sayers leads Revival services at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church from November 10 to 18 with Evangelist Horace Dunn of Fordyce. Hempstead County Singing Convention meets November 18 at 1 30 p m at the church. PTA and American Legion Junior Auxiliary meetings on November 20. Garden Clubs gather November 21 to set Southwest District meeting date. Hope High Class of 1953 reunion planned November 23 with open house and dinner. County revenue office closes November 27 for district meeting. Plus social notices and bridge results from November 12.
Memorial Hospital admitted Laura Hendrix Linda Lee Olive Rogers Ocie Anderson Marcia Goodwin and Phinis Herring all of Hope. Discharged George Jones John Gambs Helen Glanton L E Hollis Earl O Neal and Helen Hovarter, all of Hope. Branch General admitted Clyde Moss and Perry Yocom of Hope. Discharged Bobby Brown and Shirley Hilton of Hope and McCaskill. The Arkansas TOPS Club No 94 met Monday November 12 in the Douglas Building with 20 members. Margaret Polk led pledge and song in Sheila Hassell’s absence. Jo Ann Pine read minutes and garage sale report. Mitzi Polk and Chris Aaron were guests.
The Hope Lilac Garden Club met November 14 at Mrs. B W Edwards home with 16 members and one guest, Mrs. E A Holdgraf of Houston. President Mrs. A M Hewitt led the business and set December 12 for the Christmas luncheon. Mrs. L C Collins presented ideas for attracting and feeding birds in winter. Mrs. W D Cohen showcased several bird feeders. Refreshments included pumpkin cake and coffee.
In a self described Family Lib column Joanne Koch recounts a home dinner attempt inspired by a radio doctor's advice to dine together without interruptions. The night devolves into a series of spills, bathroom checks, and a child’s long dental health tale ending with two resolutions and a humorous jab at radio guidance. The piece closes with a contest offer for readers to nominate a Reform ed Male Chauvinist of the Year.
Extension Homemakers prepared Christmas ideas at the County meet held Wednesday at the Experiment Station Hut. Members from Baker Patmos Melrose Rocky Mound and others shared home crafted gifts decorations and wrapping ideas. Wanda Williams presented a terrarium gift idea. Lawrence Easterling interpreted good citizen and patriotic singing followed. Mrs Graham reminded about breast self examination. Lyle Allen chaired the meeting recognizing the Southeast E H Club for the fall theme registration. Cookies and punch provided by Homemakers and Shower Springs E H Clubs.
Circle 5 WSCS met at the home of Mrs. LaGrone Williams on Monday November 12 to explore Eve Sarah the Lot wife Miriam and Mary the mother of Jesus from All the Women of the Bible by Edith Deen. Fall chrysanthemums graced the room as Circle Chairman Mrs. Charles Burtch led the business session and urged attendance at the December 3 church luncheon and December 18 Circle party hosted by Mrs. Wesley Huddleston. Mrs. Williams and co-hostess Mrs. Lee Still served cake and hot punch to 15 attendees.
A Nifty Fifties Party at the Hope Country Club on November 10 drew 125 attendees. Alvin Easterling and Mary Gail Burgess were named King and Queen of the Hop. Mr and Mrs Harold Mobley won the dance contest while Mr and Mrs Jerry R Johnson claimed best costumes. Proceeds from ticket sales fund tennis court construction at the club.
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