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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1955
Page
4
Classified ad section reminds readers that want ads are payable in advance but ads will be accepted and accounted with the understanding the account is payable when the statement is received.
An October 7 classified note from Gordon Lumber Co Beirne Arkansas lists prices and specs for homes and materials. It describes a modern six room home with garage built 1951 at 1510 Pecan on pavement with FHA or GI loan and a five room home with asbestos siding near city edge on highway built 1947 total price 3800. It also mentions a three bedroom home with attic fan hardwood floors venetian blinds FHA financed at 1410 South Pine and one inch rough green oak lumber with regular lengths and siding.
Yerger High School held the candlelight installation for the 1955 56 Student Council officers on Friday morning October 7 in the auditorium. Elected were Willie Hamilton president Alice Shaw vice president Jovis Williamson secretary Cherry Jones assistant secretary Garthalene Turner treasurer Arlene McFadden reporter. The council aims to meet student needs promote scholarship maintain campus order and improve relations among parents students and teachers.
Babe Zaharias, recovering from a second cancer attack, played nine holes of golf in Tampa with friend Betty Dodd, shooting 40 as she returns to activity. Zaharias, named woman athlete of the half century, putted lightly and enjoyed exercise after doctor's advice.
In Baltimore a PGA official says two professional tournament circuits may be created next season due to abundant sponsorship and player interest. Ray O'Brien of the PGA notes about 40 more sponsors and nearly 500 players registered for the circuit, referencing the Eastern Open ending recently.
Yerger's Tigers beat the Texarkana Buffaloes 28 to 7 at Hammons Stadium for their third win. Key plays featured Eugene Bishop recovering a fumble, Morrison and Wilson scoring, and Tyus connecting with Wilson. Tigers travel to Camden Friday night.
Frank Stranahan, a Toledo native, won the $17,500 Eastern Open at Baltimore Mt Pleasant, posting 1-under 71 final round for 280 total to beat Art Wall Jr. by one stroke. He collected a $3,000 check and asserted that turning pro adds meaning and challenge, after years as a top amateur. Ed Oliver finished third with 282, Hawkins fourth with 283, Krol and Bolt tied for fifth at 284.
Arkansas Razorbacks head to the Texas game with pass defense the main practice focus after a 25-20 loss to Baylor. The team showed a late rally in the fourth quarter but left with offensive improvements and quotes from Coach Jack Mitchell on staying tough and fixing lapses.
Howie Fox, 34, a three team major league pitcher, was stabbed to death after ejecting three men from his San Antonio tavern. A bartender was critically slashed. John Strickland, two college students, and a third man were jailed or booked as investigators proceed. Fox's pro career spanned 1940 to 1954 with the Reds Phillies Orioles and later San Antonio Missions.
Betty Jameson of San Antonio won the $5,000 Richmond women's open with a 71 to finish at 220 over 54 holes. Mary Lena Faulk tied for second with 221 after a late mishap on the 18th hole. Patty Berg led season earnings with $16,492.34 from 22 of 28 events, also claiming the War Trophy for an average of 74.47. Louise Suggs earned $13,736.49 at 74.79 average. Fay Crocker $11,796.17 at 75.76.
The Smackover Buckaroos defeated the Blevins Hornets 38 to 13 on Friday night. Hornets score came on a third period fumble recovery and a fourth quarter run, with Arthur Willis throwing a TD to Bruce Smith and Willis scoring from two yards. Buckaroos visit El Dorado next. Hornets host Hampton in Homecoming 2:15 p.m.
The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys, Ozarks Mountaineers, and Arkansas A&M Aggies all won Saturday to stay atop the AIC race. Tech crushed Ouachita Baptist 20-6 at Russellville, Ozarks beat Hendrix 20-7 at Clarksville, and A&M edged Henderson State Teachers 26-19 at Monticello.
The 1954 NFL season shows Cleveland Browns tied for first in the East with Washington Chicago and Pittsburgh after a weekend of upsets. Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams share Western lead at 3-0, with Rams beating Detroit and Colts topping Green Bay. Other notable results include San Francisco beating Chicago and Bears barreling in late, and a Rams victory highlighted by Van Brocklin’s passes.
DALLAS 7 Jim Swink of Texas Christian dominates Southwest Conference rushing with 484 yards, 139 last week vs Alabama, averaging 121 yards a game and 9 per rush. J Rob Roach seeds second in total offense. Nesbitt Arkansas tops punters at 47.6 yd avg. Christian Arkansas leads kickoff returns. Schriever Texas leads pass receptions. Texas Christian tops total offense and defense 373 vs 143.5.
Bobby Courchesne 36-3 15 KOs from Holyoke faces Lula Perez 32-6-1 in a 10 round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena New York tonight on Dumont TV. Also on the card Ralph Jones meets Al Andrews in Miami and Ray Drake faces Tony Baldoni in Syracuse with both broadcasts at 8 p m CST. National tennis championships slated for Forest Hills September 2 through 11.
Executors and guardians in Hempstead County Arkansas have filed their final and annual settlements for Elizabeth Templeton deceased and William Alfred Smith Wanda Lee Smith minors. Interested parties must file exceptions within sixty days or be barred. Probate Clerk Arnold J. Middlebrooks announces the filings, dated 1955.
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