22 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1974
Page
1
Skies over Arkansas were partly cloudy today as a stationary high pressure ridge spans from the Carolinas to Texas. A rain-spawning low pressure system formed in Colorado this morning and is expected to move in later, bringing rain chances for the middle of the week.
Data brief from the Hope Star reports a move by African American leaders toward Arkansas as a high pressure ridge weakens, with a forecast of partly cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain Wednesday. Overnight lows range in the 40s to near 50, with Wednesday highs in the 70s. Additional notes include weather outlooks for Thursday to Saturday with rain chances, and overnight temperatures across Arkansas cities. The item lists staff, circulation data, AP and press affiliations, and subscription rates.
Mrs June Olea 50 of Blevins died Sunday after a months illness in a local hospital. Survived by husband Gordon Olea two daughters Virginia Hiscott and Genevieve Olea two sons Richie Hiscott of Blevins Bill Hiscott of Tucson Ariz and one grandson. Funeral services under Herndon Funeral Home will be at 3 p m Tuesday in the Funeral Chapel with Rev Richard Oliver officiating. Burial will be in Marlbrook Cemetery with Herndon in charge. Cinnamon is actually the bark of an aromatic laurel tree.
Village Shopping Center hosts a Halloween Spook-A-Rama with two events on Thursday Oct 31. First, a 2 by 2 window painting contest for junior and senior high students, 50 minutes from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Second, a costume contest with masked paraders, judged by numbers to protect identities, awarding prizes for prettiest ugliest scariest most original and best behaved. Winners announced by 9:30 p.m. KXAR will broadcast live during the event. Entry forms at Morgan Lindsey in the center. Archbishop Leo Byrne dies at 66 in St Paul. Joseph Frederick Wagner, 74, founder of the Boston Civic Symphony, dies. death announced after notification delays.
Parents of young children are urged to immunize free under the Every Child in 74 drive in Hempstead County this month. State law requires immunization before public school enrollment. The Hopewell Elementary School cafeteria hosts the event Sunday October 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. Two buses will be provided by the Hope schools for transportation.
Snow blankets the Rockies and spreads toward the East Coast with temperatures dropping into the 20s as far south as South Carolina. Colorado faces heavy snow warnings and Wyoming warns against dangerous driving while a storm system moves through the central Rockies and fuels showers from Texas to New Mexico and Arizona. Richmond records 26 degrees before dawn with 35 mph winds in the central Plains. Clouds linger in Southern California Florida New England and the upper Mississippi Valley amid generally clear conditions elsewhere. The Date Line is described as zigzagging with Asia to its west and North America to its east.
Public Health veterinarian Dr Harvey Ellis spoke at the Hope Rotary luncheon about rabies dangers to support the November 5 dog leash law. He urged vaccination of pets, keeping dogs under leash, and avoiding keeping wild animals as pets while noting testing remains painful and costly. Gerald Keith welcomed speakers and guest students Mike Bobo and Rusty Cole.
Farmers are urged to nominate candidates for the ASC community committee ballot. Five ASC communities in Hempstead County are listed. Nominations must be valid petitions by Oct. 29 with three eligible voter signatures and nominee willingness, leading to a mail ballot election set for Nov 22 to Dec 2, 1974.
The Hempstead County Rescue Unit plans a 7:30 p m meeting at the High School Shop building with a public survival techniques class. Hope Optimist Club hosts Ken Reich, a Miller County special education coordinator, at Town and Country Restaurant on Thursday October 24. Larry Patton has advanced to AIC at Malmstrom AFB Montana and received a second commendation letter. The Southwest District Baptist WMU meets Oct 29-30 at First Baptist Church Hope with Mrs John D Floyd of the Philippines as featured speaker. SMITH HOSPITALIZED wishes go to George Boots Smith Jr at St Michaels Texarkana. Federation XVI Future Homemakers of America holds Nov 2 at Henderson State Arkadelphia. Red River Vo-Tech hosts Senior Day Thursday. James Rowe honored for masonry awards in San Antonio. Heart and Key Junior Miss pageant events Oct 29 at Henderson State College Arkadelphia with Mona Rowe as guest. Hendrix College elects eight cheerleaders for 1974 75 teams.
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