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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
2
Dorothy Dix notes a caller’s belief a letter nearly proposed marriage. Dix says the man is not ready, urges Gladys to stay friendly and not repeat similar incidents. She advises caution, suggests letting young men woo, and to mail problems to Meten Worden Erskine with a SASE for further help. item ends with hint of today’s offering, Baby Sitting.
Calendar notes urge all members to attend the Verger Band Mothers' Club regular meeting in the Band Building at 7:20 this evening. The listing also mentions contact numbers for the Negro Community Esther Hicks.
Mike Beecher, held captive by Don Willie Lynch and James Lynch, resists a hijack scheme to Morocco as Laura Meadows reveals Beecher could face murder charges if he refuses. The group secures a doomed air flight, Beecher sits with a gun, and Laura inside the cabin holds influence over his fate while they near La Linea on a dangerous cross border escape.
Arkansas Game and Fish forecast notes Lake Maumelle clear water and low levels with bass fair early and late on artificial bait. crappie fair on five minnows. Lake Greeson clear water, low levels, largemouth bass good early and late on artificial bait. Lake Bull Shoals clear water normal conditions with bass fair on jigs, eels, plastics, minnows, crayfish. Lake Catherine clear and normal with bass fair on artificial bait and large minnows. Lake Ouachita good water, black bass fair on artificial and live bait. crappie poor. bream fair on crickets and worms. Lake Hamilton clear water, bass fair to good on artificial bait, crappie poor. bream cited.
1961 season feature previews Arkansas Class AA games highlight top teams Fort Smith Texarkana Benton Little Rock Hall and others with Friday night forecasts. Smackover Hot Springs North Little Rock Conway and more face pivotal matchups as rankings clash and strategizing coaches shape the week.
New York AP reports college football selections favoring high scoring outcomes. Predictions include Michigan State over Notre Dame, Mississippi over Tulane, Arkansas over Texas, Iowa over Wisconsin, Alabama over Tennessee, Ohio State over Northwestern, Colorado over Kansas State, Georgia Tech over Auburn, LSU over Kentucky, Missouri over Iowa State, Syracuse over Penn State.
The Wolverines, smarting from a 28-0 loss to Michigan State, respond with decisive play to take a key victory over Purdue. Early pressure and sharp defense pace the win, showcasing Michigan's resurgence.
Camden edges Pine Bluff 13 to 7 as defenses dominate. Fayetteville tops Joplin 10-7 while Rogers shuts out Harrison 6-0. Springdale defeats Bentonville 28-6 and Van Buren prevails 20-0 over Subiaco. Forrest City beats Paragould 12-7. Newport upends Paragould 33-19. Forrest City beats Newport 19-6. Helena defeats Stuttgart 13-6 after a rest week. West Memphis earns 19-13 over Newport and Wynne wins 13-0 over Searcy. Morristown 7-6 over Little Rock Catholic. Jacksonville 18-6 over Malvern. Russellville 27-14 over Clarksville. Hope 12-6 over Magnolia as Fairview and Bearden draw 6-6 amid luck questions.
Chicago AP report says Early Wynn, 41, may reach 300 victories next season. Doctors found the swelling in his right elbow nearly disappeared and he could straighten the arm, after limited last season. Wynn now has 292 wins and could resume pitching next spring.
The schedule of Solunar periods printed below comes from John Alden Knight's Soluna Tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers. Major periods begin at the shown time and last about one and a half to two hours. minor periods are shorter.
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