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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1955
Page
2
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving as a personal time of faith and community. It laments modern overabundance diminishing its sacred feel while noting the enduring appeal of the turkey as a symbol of American resilience and nourishment.
Northwest Little Rock market shows weak demand with broilers and fryers at 29 to 10 cents with most around 19. Batesville Floral area reports fair market with prices from 19 to 20 cents, mostly 20. All prices F.O.B. Farm.
Live poultry in coops quiet with 750 coops received weighing 114288 lb at unchanged fob prices. Heavy hens 20 to 24.5, light hens 16 to 18, broilers 21 to 22, old roosters 14.5 to 15.5, caponets under 414 lb 24 to 25, over 412 lb 27 to 29. Butter steady with 737473 lb receipts and wholesale prices unchanged. eggs firm with 7521 receipts and wholesale prices unchanged to up 4. S. large white 60 to 69.9 percent A 53.5, mixed 53, mediums 43.5, S. standards 46, dirties 29, checks 28. Current receipts 36.
Wheat none. Corn quotations list several No. 3 and No. 4 yellow grades with mixed decimals. Soybean meal price range 46.50 to 48.00. Barley prices shown for making choice and feed grades.
Hogs 13 500 head mostly 11.75 to 12.25 per cwt. 150 lb to 215 lb 12.50 to 12.75. sows 9.75 to 10.25. boars 6.00 to 8.50. Cattle 700 head calves 300 steady. yearlings 15.00 to 18.00. cows 9.50 to 11.50. bulls 11.50 to 13.50. light canner bulls 9.00. good wearers 18.00 to 23.00. primes to 27.00.
The governor backed a race track franchise while noting the need to preserve the commission's discretionary power. He stated Gentry’s view aligns with his general legal understanding as 10 of 11 Racing Commission members resigned under Faubus who has yet to appoint replacements.
The essay lauds Thanksgiving as America’s oldest symbol of abundance and appetite. It contrasts urban neglect with rural flavor, celebrates the holiday as a stomach worship and a long sunlit feast, and ends with a humorous note on turkey hash after the feast.
Legal notice in the Chancery Court of Hempstead Arkansas Murphy case names Dorothy Ann Murphy as plaintiff and Charley Murphy as defendant. The court clerk Garrett Willis issues the warning order with a return date and dates noted Mov 10 17 34 Dec 1 1953.
Commissioner J Monroe Johnson of South Carolina urged against pre empting the Supreme Court by acting as a sociological pioneer. Everett Hutchinson of Texas was absent. Richard F Mitchell of Iowa did not participate. The ICC noted the 1954 ruling that segregation implies Negro inferiority and recalled its 1887 aim to peace and dignity.
In Mineola New York a Nassau County grand jury begins an inquiry into the death of millionaire socialite William Woodward. Witnesses include Anne Woodward who says she shot the husband in what she describes as a tragic accident amid fear of a prowler. Duchess of Windsor may testify among about 30 witnesses.
Central Arkansas mostly fair with highs in the mid 50s and lows near 30s. Northeast and Southeast regions fair with highs in the 50s and 30s. Northwest highs in the 40s to 50s with mid 20s to low 30s tonight. Southwest with mid 50s today and upper 30s to low 40s tonight.
A local dispute centers on Oak lawn franchise bids amid competing groups. Gentry urges opening sealed bids received by the former Racing Commission, with Alderman J. M. McAdea in Hot Springs receiving the opinion as the matter proceeds.
Donna Reed offers a theory that periodic absence strengthens marriages including Hollywood unions. She cites a week apart as beneficial, noting reduced small quarrels and renewed focus on shared purpose, while partners maintain connection through limited daily contact.
Dr. W. A. Bradley, 84, a retired physician who practiced in Newton and Boone counties for 57 years, died Wednesday at his Harrison home. He retired in 1952.
Prescott area clubs hosted events with Tri-Service Club at Emilys Cafe and a Victory Home Demonstration Club meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Duke. Guests included numerous local residents and out of town visitors while plans for a December luncheon and a Christmas party were announced.
A death notice lists a former Boone County Medical Society president as the deceased. Survivors include his widow, two sons and two daughters.
Scotty and Beth returned to McCook Nebraska after visiting his mother Mrs J M Ingram and Mr Ingram. Mrs Roy Duke and Miss Lor etta McClennahan visited in Waldo over the weekend. Harvey S Hale returned to Contact Nevada after visiting Mr and Mrs Gene Hale. Mrs Matt Hitt of Little Rock stayed with Dr and Mrs O G Hirst and relatives. Mr and Mrs Jada McGuire and
Patti Nell of Blytheville spent the weekend with her parents Mrs. A. E. McGuirean and Mrs. H. H. Nolen at Ble Mr and Mrs. Jim Howell of Little Rock have been the hosts of her parents, Mr. and R. T. Murry.
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