Melrose club notices and local society events
Mrs Garland Smith wins surprise gift at a February 19 gathering. Future events include a potluck supper and game night on March 14 at Patmos Country Club, with many church and homemaker circles meeting Feb 21 22 23 24. Community groups and guests share plans for flowers, credit education, and church activities.
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Lilac Garden Club
Monty Monts
Pearl Owens
Roy Taylor
Ruth Nelson
Grafton
N.D
Frances Szymnski
Hinton
Oscar Rider
Verde Hollis
Jimmy Griffin
Earlie McWilliams
Griffin
Murder Trial Reveals Lurid Sensations
In Miami, AP reports the state seeks to admit a nine page letter from Melvin Lane Powers to Candace Messler as potential evidence in the first degree murder trial of Jacques Mossler. Testimony from a Matamoros hotel worker details a late night tryst, with Powers and Messler registering under aliases before leaving with a bellhop.
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Arthur Everett
Miami
Fla
Melvin Lane Powers
Candace Messler
George Schulz
Paits
Powers
Houston
Gerald
Matamoros
Mexico
Mr. Powers
M. Lane
Messler
Hernandez
Percy Foreman
Lane
San Antonio Dateline May Replace Austin for Johnson Coverage
San Antonio press and security officials surveyed Texas facilities and concluded future Johnson stories could use a San Antonio dateline instead of Austin. In past briefings when LBJ was at his Texas White House, most stories used Austin datelines and were released from Austin.
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San Antonio
Tex
Johnson
Texas White House
Austin
LBJ
Radio formats shine amid US stations boom say AP
AP writer Cynthia Lowry notes AM radio with about 4100 stations hosts diverse formats. Roughly two thirds are middle of the road with music and news, about 15 percent play Top 40 rock plus news, others include standards folk foreign language and ethnic services. All news stations like XETRA and WINS are watched, while XETRA began in 1961 under McClendon management after a failed KFAX all news try in 1960.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
XETRA
Tijuana
Mexico
Los Angeles
WINS
Chicago
McClendon
KYW
Philadelphia
Westinghouse
KFAX
San Francisco
Erhard to lead CDU with Barzel as deputy
In Bonn the CDU settles on Ludwig Erhard to succeed Konrad Adenauer as party leader while Rainer Barzel becomes the first deputy. The three key figures met to avert a floor fight ahead of the March party convention where the final decision will be made. Adenauer, aged 90, will step down after the convention.
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Bonn
Germany
Ludwig Erhard
Konrad Adenauer
The
Christian Democrats
Rainer Barzel
Erhard
Adenauer
Oldtimers Returning to Television Drama and nostalgia shape midseason plans
New York AP reports TV executives contend with Nielsen ratings and a three network chess game. NBC orders a two hour Dragnet 66 with Jack Webb returning as Sergeant, while ABC plans Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings coverage. Mia Farrow debuts new look on Peyton Place with a sharp hair change sparking studio buzz.
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New York
Hach
Yesteryear
Milly
Arthur Godfrey
NBC
Jack Webb
Harry Morgan
Pete and
Gladys
ABC
Senate Foreign
Miss Farrow
Peyton Place
Allison
Televisionland
Defends Job Loss Report in Arkansas Desegregation Debate
In Little Rock, T. E. Patterson of the Arkansas Negro Teachers Association defended a National Education Association report on Negro teachers losing jobs due to desegregation. He disputed Forrest Rozzell of the Arkansas Education Association, who called the study shoddy and biased. Patterson said the data he provided are authenticated by direct sources, though he could not verify the total statewide figure of 40.
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Little Rock
Arkansas (Negro) Teachers Association
National Education Association
T. E. Patterson
Forrest Rozzell
The
Arkansas Education Association
Rozzell
NEA
Patterson
Arkansas
Hope Has Flu Must Stay Abed
Hollywood comedian Bob Hope says he has a virus or the flu and doctors ordered him to rest in bed for a while. He cited a rapid travel schedule from Palm Springs to Phoenix to Puerto Rico to Miami before returning home to recover.
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Hollywood
Calif
Bob Hope
North Hollywood
Palm Springs
Phoenix
Puerto Rico
Miami
Ten Lashes With My Typewelter Ribbon Again Dear Helen
A reader shares personal letters revealing family births and weights that challenge assumptions about prematurity and size. A woman recalls a seven pound baby born early, a second daughter eight pounds two ounces, and a third stillborn weighing nine pounds one ounce, noting comments from others. The writer urges fact checking with a doctor.
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Helen
Dear Laura How Should We Attend a Wedding
A reader asks if they must attend a wedding of a former partner and whether to give a gift. The reply says attendance and gifts are not obligatory unless you are a close friend invited to the reception. If attending, send a card with best wishes and regrets. Email address provided for the advice column.
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Helen
Laura
Obituary for Ada Chaddick at 93 in Shreveport
Ada Chaddick, 93, died at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Survived by two sons Jean Chaddick of Hope and Clifford Chaddick of Abilene Texas. two daughters Mrs Carl Lambright of Hope and Mrs Mildred McDonald of Smackover Arkansas. four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Graveside services set for February 19 at 11 a.m. in Forrest Park Cemetery Shreveport. Reverend L T Lawrence officiating with Elder Denvis Fairchild assisting. Oakcrest Funeral Home in charge.
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Ada Chaddick
Carl Lambright
First Presbyterian Church
Jean Chaddick
Hope
Clifford Chaddick
Abilene
Texas
Mildred McDonald
Smackover
Arkansas
Forrest Park
Shreveport
L. T. Lawrence
Denvis Fairchild
Oakcrest Funeral Home
Bombs Explode on Assam Express In Northeast India
AP reports a pair of bombs exploded aboard the Assam native express in northeast India injuring passengers and causing a halt while officials transferred the wounded. Parliament member Singh cited Naga rebels as the attackers, noting sustained fighting in the region and ongoing efforts to quell the revolt.
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Assam Naif
Fortheast
Tuein Singh
Araa
Singh
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Circle 5
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Ths
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Paris
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Seventh Street Baptist Church of
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Tulsa
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Oakhaven
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Melisa
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Marathon
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Big Remnant Sale
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USI
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Ielert Botlel
Tonite
Mames Lumbia Pictures
Margaret Naa PO
Love IS
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Page
Hope Trade Development Association
Haynes Bros
the Trading Post
Crescent Drug
Lewis McLarty, Inc
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Collier Furniture & Appliances
Herbert Burns Mens Store
Ward and Son Drug Company
LaGrone Williams Hardware
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Roy Anderson Insurance Ladies Specialty Shop
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