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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1955
Page
3
Calendar notes list several garden clubs meeting October 20 and 21 at private homes with named hosts. The Hope Jr. Sr. High PTA hosts parent discussion groups October 20 at 10 am for junior high and high school parents to discuss age related topics. Eastern Star Hope Chapter 328 meets October 20 at 8 pm.
The Music Makers will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. with Mary Jean Sparks to discuss plans and activities.
Notice V F W Auxiliary meets Tuesday October 18 at 7 30 at the Hut all members urged to attend. Sybil Worthey of Ozan marries Lynn Poole son of Earl H Poole and Mrs Poole of Hope in Emmet October 16. Bridesmaid John Rateliff Patmos best man Jim Burke DeAnn two attendants Vond Worthey Oran Theodore Hill. Couple to reside 822 South Walnut Hope. Blevins PTA Budget and Finance committee met at president Mrs Victor Hampton home. Attendees included Mrs Jess Tinsley secretary and other members. Committee planned Books for library and playground equipment and supplies.
The committee voted to allocate 25.00 to the Blevins Home Economics Department for cottage improvements, indicating support for the project and funds to upgrade the residence.
Gladys Mae Roberts and Lonnie Allen Price united in marriage with Rev. Quenton Horn officiating in Irving on September 19. Mrs. Price is a Hope High School graduate, Mr. Price a Coriscana High School graduate. The couple attend Draughns Business College in Dallas and will reside in Irving.
Mrs W H Gunter hosted the Annie Hoover Circle of the W M S First Baptist Church on Monday Oct 17 at 2 30 pm in her home. Mrs N T Jewell opened with prayer and the year’s program was outlined by circle chairman Mrs Gunter. Mrs Basil York taught a lesson from A World In a World by Eleanor Ming. Refreshments served to 11 members with one new member Mrs Carlton King.
Hospital notes show admissions for Mable Washington in Washington DC and Minor Polk in Hope Arkansas. Discharges include Billie Huckabee of Patmos Arkansas Chester Anderson of Fulton Arkansas W L Lentz of Benton Arkansas and J E Jones and baby of Hope Arkansas. Luetishia Brown and others admitted at Memorial.
John David Provoo an American prisoner of war who was twice charged with treason won his case when the Supreme Court ruled the government had kept him in custody too long before trial. The decision cites violations of the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy and public trial.
A trio of reader questions and Dorothy Dix guidance covers family issues. A wife with a widowed mother, a brother's responsibility, and a sister’s harmony are weighed. Advice urges gratitude, shared happiness, and practical timing over marital secrecy or rushed marriage.
Milton Green of El Dorado was elected president of the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association at its closing convention in Hot Springs. Senator J. W. Fulbright told the final session that the current U S tax structure deprives small businesses of sufficient earnings to withstand a mild recession and stressed his remarks were not a criticism of big business.
Court records list multiple defendants with fines and jail terms. Notable entries include Willie Cheatham fined 25 and jailed one day for petit larceny and Elbert Williams jailed 60 days plus 100 fine for assault with a deadly weapon. Other cases cover licenses, liquor, speeding, and stop sign violations with bonds forfeited.
Other officers elected included Fred Poe of Little Rock as vice president and four regional vice presidents W C Whitfield of Fayetteville Hendrix Lakey Mountain View H E Dolly Parkers Magnolia and Carl Weich Pine Bluff.
State Hospital Superintendent E H Crawfis said attempts to restore accreditation for the Little Rock unit by separating it administratively from the Benton unit have stalled. The Joint Accrediting Board in Chicago warned it cannot guarantee an automatic rating for the Little Rock unit due to the proposed split.
A list of petty offenses shows multiple defendants, each fined or bonded. Disturbing peace and drunkenness cases include Margaret Cheatham, Alleane Witherspoon, Chester Spearman, J. W. Nelson, W. A. Yates, Billy Brown, Earl Thornton, Gordon H. Irvin, and others. Pleas guilty led to fines or bond forfeitures. some cases were dismissed on motion or payment costs. Ishmael McGill appears in improper passing and driving on the wrong side of the road. State docket includes Southwestern Decorators overload and enticement actions.
The report mentions Scala staff deficiencies affecting major factors, with Leon Buddy Garter named as the next third baseman for the New York Yankees. It notes a move to Birmingham in the Southern Asia region and a spring option to demote him before a further switch to Birmingham.
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