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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1949

Page

1

Postwar pattern and Arkansas stock shows rise in industry

Our Daily Bread essay notes The Arkansas Livestock Show in Little Rock and the Third District Stock Show, highlighting the West’s reach into Arkansas and the postwar economic strain. It argues unions face pressure to settle strikes as steel and coil sectors reel, with manufacturers needing shipments while workers fear layoffs. The piece recalls World War I disruptions and predicts a quicker industrial resolution.

Arkansas Little Rock Ivestock Texas Fort Worth West Missouri Pacific Kaele Wnion

Hempstead Circuit Court Opens October Term

Hempstead circuit court met briefly this morning to set cases and hear three pleas in liquor cases before adjourning to Thursday. Orville Powell pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing and manufacturing moonshine liquor to be sentenced Monday. Clifton Betts and Jack Rodgers also pled guilty to moonshine making, continued for sentence on a later day after other cases are filed. Municipal appeals set for Thursday. criminal cases to be heard Monday October 10.

Hempstead -Elreult Hiere Orville Powell Clifton Betts Jack Rodgers

House Burns to Ground Early Today

A frame house at 715 West Division Street burned to the ground about 3 30 a m as Hope Fire Department reported. Mrs Louis Frantz occupied the home and saved only her purse and a shotgun. Firemen said the blaze nearly engulfed the dwelling and the back portion had caved in. Two fines were aid but it Was 100 Inte to do much good.

West Division Street Hope Louis Frantz

Pharmacist H B Sloan Dies Here After Year at Ward’s Drug

Harold B Sloan a pharmacist at Ward's Drug Store died in a local hospital yesterday aged about 60 He ran a Arkadelphia drug store with his brother for 31 years Survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Claude Irwin Newport a son Paul Wichita a sister Mrs Mary S Cogan Miami and a brother William Morriston Funeral services were set for 2 30 p m at Murray Funeral Home Arkadelphia led by Rev John B Hefey

Harold B. Sloan Ward Gluval Hospital Arkadelphia Wits Claude Irwin Newport Paul Wichita Mary 5 Cogan Miami Fla Willam Morriston Murray Funeral Home John B. Hefiy

Local 4-H Members May Be Featured on Radio

Hempstead county 4-H and adult exhibitors and contest winners may be featured on Hazorback network programs originating this week from the Arkansas Livestock Showground in Little Rock. Station KXAR carries these programs daily. Tune in at 40:80 each morning and 3:40 each afternoon for Arkansas Livestock Show rounds in Little Rock. They may feature someone you know.

Hempstead County Hazorback Network Little Rock KXAR

Arkansas Weather Forecast Update

Cloudy conditions linger across Arkansas with rain in the forecast. Expect unsettled skies tonight into Tuesday with cooler temperatures and possible light showers.

Arkansas Angeuin

Senate Starts Scrap on Farm Legislation

Senate debates farm price supports with a flexible government backstop plan. Aiken backs Anderson proposal for 75 to 90 percent parity, while Brannan would use loan and purchase tools plus subsidies to bridge gaps to a fair return. House rejection noted. Brannan plan previously defeated.

Washington Oct Senate Truman Mid-West Senate Agriculture Anderson Aiken House Brannan Senate Agriculture Committee

Miami Herald Paper Blaze Rages On Top Floor

A two day old blaze on the top floor of the Miami Herald building continues as 183 firefighters battle piles of waterlogged newsprint. The fire, deemed the worst in Miami history, injured seven and left 45 others requiring smoke treatment while causing about 75000 dollars in losses.Publication of a 14 page Sunday and 30 page Monday paper continued.

Miami Fla Herald Miami Herald Wireman Mex

Livestock Judging Day Set At Tenth Arkansas.Show

Arkansas officials urge bureau members to attend the Livestock Judging Day during the Tenth Annual Arkansas Livestock Show. The event, led by Ury McKensie and the Herp steadl County Bureau, begins around Osu a.m. Wednesday, featuring livestock judging, programs, and Arkansas funders.

Tao Arkansas Parvin Burenideration The Arkansas Parner Association Puesd Arkansas Arkanchus

Texas Car Damaged In Wreck At Third And Washington

An autumn day collision on Third and Washington streets involved James Taylor of Hope driving a Texas car and Richard Metcalf of Odesea driving another vehicle. No injuries reported though the Texas car sustained heavy damage.

James Taylor Hope Richard Metcalf Odesea Texas Third Washington Streets

Overloaded Plane Blamed for Death in Midtown Crash

Los Angeles report says a CAB probe examines overloading after a Cessna crash killed Buddy Clark and injured five others including NBC broadcaster Sam Hayes. The aircraft returning from Palo Alto ran out of gas with five passengers aboard. James N Peyton notes typical load is four passengers. investigation ongoing into possible overload. Clark, 38, a noted recording and radio artist, and family details appear, with services set at the Church of the Reformed.

Los Angeles Civil Seronautics Board Midtown Buddy Clark Sam Hayes NBC Palo Alto James N Peyton Mayes Hayes Lady Frank Berend National Broadcasting Jennings Pierce Alon Cink

High Honor for Hope Family Member in Denver Training

Stacy F. Graham, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Ernest Ross of Hope, Ark, earned the American Academy of Horology high technician honor in Denver Col. He received his horological engineering certificate after completing advanced studies and assembling a precision watch. Graham studied under Louis Dubos and was recognized for national achievements in horology.

Denver Colo Ark American Academy School of Horology Stacy F. Graham Ernest Ross Hope Graham Orville Ro Wie Yung Grabais Louis, Dubos To Ardurfoan Swigerhanis Grahdn United Haruluwhead Agsdechilfoan Hin Wwenti American Academy Weis Hirst Halwa Hye America Tihe United Horological Association Pat Afiuriva du Chieype Lin Muydod Uae University of Kansas Lawrence Ry P. Grahion Lye Dude Cay

Accidents Toll Eight in Arkansas Over Weekend

A spate of deadly incidents in Arkansas last weekend left eight dead and many injured. A headon crash near Bradford killed drivers Burt Dobbs and Paul Baker. A teacher, John Haynes, was fatally shot by a rifle discharge during a squirrel hunt near Clarksville. Others injured include James McKenney and Charles Jackson in separate car crashes, and Walter Martin in Paragould. Jesse Jordan is held in connection with the killing of Eimogene Blanney near McGehee. Four year old Jimmy Gotherman died after being struck in North Little Rock. John Richmond was found murdered near Pine Bluff with a .22 rifle bullet.

Associated Press Arkansas Bradford Burt Dobbs Walnut Ridge Ark Paul Baker St. Louis Farmington John ‘Haynes Lamar Clarksville Haynes James McKenney Negro el Dorado Charles Jackson McKenney Desha County Jesse Jordan Nero Eimogene Blannecy McGehee Walter Martin Greene County Paragould Howard Mayes Martin Jess W. Cross Jimmy Lee Gotherman Little Rock North Little Rock John Richmond Negro Wood Coutter Pine Bluff Jefferson County Ed Dupress Richmond

Pair Charged In Robbery At Hope Man Case

Two suspects from New Boston face charges after a Hope man was robbed at gunpoint during a 164案件 court session. Lois Williams and Edward Trice are alleged to have participated in the armed robbery, with trial expected to proceed as jurors and court officials manage attendance.

New Boston Lois Williams Edward Trice Newra Hope

Hope Man Sought by Texarkana Officers

Texarkana officers seek a man described as Hope for questioning in connection with a reported incident. The investigation includes references to associates, locations in Texas and Arkansas, and a possible motive tied to a theft and a counterfeit window fan claim. No solid identification is provided in the readable text.

Hope Texarkana

Arkansay teachers meeting set for July event

A state teachers' gathering is planned at Pepi State Park on July 2 with morning and afternoon sessions. Organizers invite educators from Clarksville and nearby areas to discuss district-wide initiatives and classroom practices.

Clarksville Del Arkansay Pepi, Tuam State Park

Southwestern Bell Rate Hearing Request to Be Considered

Hearings on Southwestern Bell Telephone company's request to raise Arkansas rates by 2 200 000 will open November 7. The hearings will be led by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Southwestern's proposal would increase company revenue by 17 percent and affect 356 283 subscribers in Arkansas, PSC Chair Charles C. Wine has reported.

Little Rock Oct Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Arkansas Arkansas Public Service Commission Southwestern PSC Sah Charles C. Wine

Justice Williams Receives Hopeful Recovery After Mountain Accident

Supreme Court liberal leader Douglas Williams sustained multiple fractures and a punctured lung in a Cascade Mountains fall near Yakima. He remains in stable condition at a Yakima hospital with pneumonia risk reducing and further tests planned. His wife and daughter travel from Whitman College to be with him as doctors monitor internal injuries.

Wakiama Wash Justice Williams Douglas U. S. Supreme Court Cascade Mountains Jorse Bell Yakima Mildred Whitman College Walla Walla Supreme Court Seattle Gilbert Doulas William

Tragic Train Crash Kills Seven At Ontario California Crossing

A passenger train collided with a U S air force bus at a crossing near Ontario California killing seven of the twenty two aboard. Most victims were military or civilian personnel from March Air Base and five were members of the Ontario hostess club. Survivors described mangled wreckage, decapitated bodies, and scenes of chaos as rescuers used torches to extract victims. The train sped at seventy miles an hour before impact and the bus carried personnel returning from Corona Del Mar and Long Beach.

Ontario Calif U. S. Air Force March Air Base Ontario Hostess' Club Ruby McLaughlin Juanita McLaughlin Edward P. Doyle March Air Force Base Here Union Pacific Chicago al Hail Dick Bienhard Ta Jima Omega Marquita Pearce Marquita Charles Plevniak Plevittak Naval Hospital Long Beach Los Angeles Corona del Mar C. K. Englund la Crescente Engund Robert Walline Walline

Pigeons and Dreamers Shape Broadway Morning

HAL BOYLE reflects on Manhattan as the sun rises over Broadway where pigeons roam the streets and the city's workers pursue fragile dreams. He contrasts gullible hope with urban grit, noting pigeons as loyalists to the west and the sunrise while people chase education and purpose in a crowded, restless city.

Hal Boyle New York Broadway Federal Atin Winben Hurt Manhattan Gondii Pheir

Armitage Takes Over Duties as C of C Manager

Charles A. Chuck Armitage assumes duties as manager of the Hope Chamber of Commerce returning from Magnolia where he ran a private business for about a year. He previously managed the Secal Chamber of Commerce for about three years.

Armitage C of C Charles A Chuck) Armitage Hope Chamber of Commerce Mr. Armitage Hope Magnolia Secal Chamber of Commerce

Texas Coast Storm Strengthens As Hurricane Advances

New Orleans dispatch reports the U S weather bureau announces a gulf hurricane intensifying and bearing down on the Texas coast. At 9 45 a m CST the storm was 125 miles east southeast of Brownsville moving north northwest at 12 mph with winds over 100 mph near the center. Forecasts say hurricane force winds reach 75 mph between Corpus Christi and Galveston tonight, extending outward about 209 miles.

New Orleans U. S. Weather Bureau Texas Brownsville Tex

Train Wreck Kills One Four Hurt

A westbound City of San Francisco train wreck near Ames Ta Ott left the rails causing one death and four serious injuries. A sleeping car was ripped open as it jackknifed into a box car. broken glass and seats flew through the coach. The fatality, Ernest Rigs, 33, from Oakland on his honeymoon, was in the damaged coach. Police and railroad officials investigate the crash, with no immediate cause determined.

Ames San Francisco Chicago and Northwestern Tas Ernest Rigs Oakland Calif

Concert Backers Asked to Meet Form Plans

Local supporters of the Arkansas State Symphony were invited to a meeting at Hope City Hall to organize a campaign. Mrs. iid Je, chairman of the Hempstead chapter, called the gathering for tonight at p.m. to plan and back the symphony.

Arkansas State Symphony P.m Hope City Hall

Former Hope resident dies in El Dorado hospital

Rector Hargrove, 57, a former Hope resident and longtime plant manager for Olie's Dairy Co, died Saturday night in an El Dorado hospital. He lived in Hope previously and is survived by his wife, three daughters, and two brothers.

Hargrove el Dorado Olie's Dairy Co

Band Takes Part in Texarkana Parade Today

Hope High School band from Texarkana joins the Muir States Fair parade this morning and will stay after to hear a Wy U Marina Band concert. The group plans to arrive in Hope about 1 p.m.

Texarkana Hope High School Trok|mart Wy U. $ Marina Baule In Hope

Polio Toll Reaches 41 This Year in United States

Polio has claimed 41 lives this year with Michael Rea, a 13 year old from Waveliteville, Arkansas, among the victims. The outbreak continues to affect hundreds of cities across the nation as health authorities race to contain the disease at Duthe Rock hospital.

Michael Rea Ot Wavelteville Ark Duthe’ Rock East Usd

Coal Workers Return as Steel Plants Idle

More than 102,000 coal miners returned to work today while about half a million steel workers remained idle. Officials and union leaders expect possible federal action to end the strikes. Estimates show four to six weeks of steel availability and a potential billion-dollar impact if the stoppages persist.

Pittsbugh John L. Lewis Cyrun Ching Pennsylvania Lewis America Sation American Can Company Sword Damocles Steelwork Ers Ifm Philip Murray CIO United Steelworker Murray

Final Rites Held for Mrs Wolff at First Baptist

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church for Mrs. Wolff 45 who died suddenly Saturday from a heart attack. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. S. S. Whitow officiating. She is survived by her husband and three brothers Topp of Longview W A Poop of Moorhead Roker Topp of Guidon and an aunt Mary Caperton of Sweet Horn Ack. Pallbearers named.

Ack J. E. Ward A. J. Neighbors Prank Douglas Carl Smith Finley Ward F.C. Crow J. T. Bawden Walker

Prescott and Gurdon Men Injured in Auto Crash

Norman E. Deaton age 22 of Gurdon and W. Ingram age 36 of Prescott were seriously hurt Friday night when the car left the highway near Texarkana, struck a pole 525 feet away, and overturned about three times before stopping 60 feet from the pole. An ambulance from Herndon-Cornelius transported them to a Texarkana hospital.

Norman E. Deaton Gurdon W. Ingram Presscott Texarkana Herndon-Cornelius

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