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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1976
Page
3
The Carl and Hilda Zumwalt family of Blevins marked sixty years of marriage with a large reunion on August 14. Sixty eight descendants attended, including 24 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren, with twelve relatives listed from several states.
A feature on George Grotz's The Antique Restorers Handbook outlines practical methods for repairing fragile pieces. It covers unlocking drawers, papier mache repair with white glue, sealing with shellac or wax, cleaning prints with bread eraser, whitening stains with hydrogen peroxide, and restoring furniture finishes using denatured alcohol and padding lacquer for faster reamalgamation.
Mr and Mrs J P Homer of Hope celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Saturday October 30 from two to four in the afternoon at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. They were married October 30 1926 in Nashville and are the parents of nine children sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. All friends and relatives are invited.
Readers vent about doctors overreacting to sex questions and Kinsey myths. A neighbor describes a dog‑role play child. Abby advises cautious discussion with parents and a closer friendship. An observer criticizes city growth and fashion, and a wedding booklet offer closes.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Churchwell were honored with an Open House at the Holiday Inn marking their golden anniversary. Ray Churchwell led the receiving line, Miss Lucille Ruggles managed the guest book, and out of town relatives from several states attended. A three tier cake and punch were served as yellow carnations and bronze mums decorated the table.
Memorial Hospital records show new admissions including Ervin Phillips Owen Jones and several Mrs Trula Williams Mrs Paul Stephens Mrs Margaret Gilbert and Mrs David Butler all of Hope and Mrs Grady Randall Jr and baby of Hope. Dismissals include Mrs Grady Randall Jr and baby Mrs James Jones and baby and Mrs Dewey Putman all of Hope. New arrivals include Grady Randall Jr Hope a boy born October 23 and David Butler Emmet a boy born October 27.
A brief quotation attributes a morning resolve to bring happiness to a fellow creature. The line reflects on waking, persistence through night, and choosing a kind aim for the day. This is presented as a thought from Sydney Smith, the English author.
Thirty seven Hope High School juniors and seniors joined peers from across Arkansas for the AFLTA Language Festival at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. Students performed declamations and skits in Spanish, with awards for poetry, declamation, and multiple skit entries.
A home recipe yields two coffeecakes with rich texture and a cinnamon raisin nut filling. The method uses yeast dough, butter, and warm handling. bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes then glaze lightly with confectioners sugar or serve warm.
Local groups announce fundraisers and events across the area. A chili supper at Emmet School funds a trophy case, while Revival services run October 29 to 31 at Community Baptist Church of Okay with evangelist Glen Cannon. Other items include a Halloween carnival by Spring Hill PTA, a chicken spaghetti supper by Hope B&PW Club for a scholarship fund, Guernsey Headstart Halloween Carnival with an auction, and a United Methodist Women meeting on November 1. The note ends with a curious line about Japan's national anthem.
The Blevins Future Teachers of America held a regular meeting led by President Elaine Hubbard with minutes read by Glory Glasgow. Cynthia King reported the treasury, fundraising ideas included stationery sales and an old timey carnival. members shared spooky stories for Elementary entertainment and explained why they want to teach.
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