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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1976
Page
2
Snow blanketed parts of the north as a cold front moved through the region shortly before 1 am. The flakes marked the season’s first snow in Arkansas but melted quickly on contact with ground kept warm by above freezing temperatures. Clouds lingered over much of the rest of the state with recent rain ending today.
The extended outlook for Friday through Sunday calls for all weather with cool temperatures. Friday warms Sunday with a chance of rain by Sunday as temperatures continue to rise. Local listings show scores and standings for area teams and city notices in Hope Arkansas and surrounding regions.
Paisley Elementary hosts an open house on Thursday at 7 pm. Parents and friends are invited to a first gathering in the cafeteria for a get acquainted session, followed by tours of the classrooms.
Coast Guard and sheriff deputies searched riverbanks after a ferry collision near Chatelaine Station. The accident abandoned a first ferry and sent cars into the water. Officials blamed carelessness and noted safety courses could save lives.
Holland Patent confirms an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness linked to contaminated drinking water. The village and nearby areas closed school water fountains, limited fountains, and urged residents to avoid private wells while health officials investigate. Two deaths have been reported and officials note the bacterium's fecal transmission and a high mortality rate.
The article notes Ford's advisers discussing the administration’s figures as showing increasing confidence in the viability of economic recovery for the average worker, while Ford emphasizes signs of improving living standards and reliability.
The US Postal Service will operate on the holiday in observance of Veterans Day. No residential or business mail delivery will be provided. Holiday service to in‑town offices will be maintained and special collection and delivery service will be provided.
The National Labor Relations Board hears an appeal of Roy Sharpe's order requiring postal workers to wear T shirts in support of a proposed amendment. The American Postal Workers Union filed a complaint after alleged retaliation against an employee amid changes at the Little Rock facility.
Ernest H. Renfro died Sunday in Dellas Kospial. He was the father of Mrs. Doris Marie Champlin of Nashville and a former resident of Foreman.
The article notes the first meeting of the year at Henderson State University where Jon Eggiessee pledged Siema Phi Epsilon. Rush events lasted two weeks with informal and formal activities off campus. Bids issued Monday October 4. pledging lasts six to twelve weeks depending on national and local rules. Also mentions Harold Jones pledging Alpha at Henderson and M DeLamey’s appointment to the Howard County Farm Administration committee and his broiler farm in Mineral Springs. The Arkansas Heart Association conference in Hope on October 23 was postponed. contact Little Rock office for details.
Mary Kathrys Young of Hope daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Young will sing with the internationally famous woman for the singers at the annual Fall concert Rhapedy View. The choir rehearsals hint at a Europe tour in June 197.
San Diego AP photographer Roger Wren photographed a land craft landing that resembled the MacArthur invasion as part of a motion picture shoot. Wren noted the scene mirrored the Lazen landing but was a careful recreation for the film produced by Frank McCarthy.
Grayson E. Spears of Spears Carpet Mills Hope has been named to Harding College President's Development Council, an advisory public relations group of about eight business leaders from across the United States. Dr. Cletus Ganus Jr. calls the council eyes and ears for the college, formed in 1965, meeting twice yearly on campus for orientation and programs. Spears serves on the University of Arkansas Business Administration Advisory Board and Arkansas Chamber of Commerce directors, and sits on the Hope Chamber board.
Malvern lawyer and District L governor Lawson Glover told Hope Evening Lions to support Lionism and the Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind expansion. State Lions secretary Mendel Self attended as a guest along with several wives and couples.
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