Eight state cases disposed of in city court
Eight state court cases were heard before Judge W. M. Harper. Gordon E. Thompson and Frank lin R. Reed faced explosives without a permit and each paid a $50 fine. Seaman Houston pleaded guilty to driving without a license and was fined $25. Ernest R. Peace admitted to having an overheight load and paid $15. Leon H. McDowell sped and was fined $15. Norman D. Noble reckless driving with a $29 fine, Frederick H. Riggs Jr. also reckless driving at $25. Alvin B. Fletcher, held on a peace warrant, was found guilty and released on oath to keep peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Harper
Gordon E. Thompson
Franklin R. Reed
Seaman Houston
Ernest R. Peace
Leon H. McDowell
Norman D. Noble
Frederick H. Riggs, Jr
Alvin B. Fletcher
Fletcher
Owner Finds Car Window Shattered in Phenomenon Remark
E. J. Williams of 718 Thomas Monroe reported Friday morning that the rear window of his car, left overnight in the yard, was shattered. No cause was found and vandalism was not suspected. An observer labeled the incident “just a phenomenon.”
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E. J. Williams
Thomas
Monroe
Radio and TV Schedule Snapshot Across Stations
A dense list of daily broadcast lineups from multiple stations including KWKH KRBB KALB and Alexandria channel five. The schedule covers 6:30 to 1:30 with news, music shows, dramas, variety programs and sports updates. Programs feature prominent names like Buck, Gobel, and Fury with regional offerings across Ark La Tex and Louisiana areas.
75 Entries Predicted In Race Of Champions Here
The first annual Silver Cup Race of Champions for outboard classes will be July 1 at 1 p.m. on the Ouachita River with about 75 entrants competing for $1,300 heat money. Howard Griffin announced efforts to attract riders from Texas Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. NOA sanctions it with no racing officials. Sponsors include Franchise Auto Dealers Television Dealers Association Chamber of Commerce J C Penney Sear’s Coca Cola and more. Spectator vantage points will be on the west bank levee and Monroe bank with safety measures urged for skiers and surfers away from the course. The rotating Silver Cup trophy is on display at R and A Jewelers.
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Ouachita
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Howard Griffin
National Outboard Association
NOA Group
Charman Slim Scogin
Franchise Automobile Dealers
Television Dealers Association
Howard Griffin, Inc
J. C. Penney
Montgomery Ward
Sear’s
Silverstein's
United Gas Pipe Line
United Gas
Retail Merchants Association
Gay's
Virginia Hotel
News-Star— World Publishing Company
Adcock - Booth Construction Co
Olin Mathieson Corporation
Central
Monroe Bank
E. N. Steele
R and A. Jewelers
Child Acrobatic Wonder Featured At Miss Louisiana Pageant
Little Sharon Atkins the Memphis child acrobat will perform a ladder routine during the Miss Louisiana pageant to be held July 2 3 and 4 in Lake Providence The event is sponsored by the local Jaycees Judges announced include Jack Smith C L Deare and A F Thomas with two more to be named Dances by Tony Almerico and his orchestra and Hugo Moraro provide music as contestants showcase talent and beauty to attract thousands
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Lake Providence
Sharon Atkins
Memphis
Sharon
Jaycees
L. E. Townsend, Jr
Jack Smith
Jackson, Tenn
C.L. Deare
Shreveport
Barksdale Air
Hugo Moraro
White's Ferry Improves Landing At Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita parish highway department is improving the boat landing near White's Ferry to ease boat landings. Parish Engineer George Harris notes the police jury ordered roadway and landing work when the road closed. High water earlier damaged the area, but bass fishing at D Arbonne is reported as thriving with many fishermen benefiting.
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Ouachita Parish
White’s Ferry
George Harris
D'Arbonne
Silver Cup Race of Champions Opens July 1
The Silver Cup Race of Champions, a public spirited sponsored event by local business and corporate leaders, begins July 1 at 1 p.m. with no admission charge. About 13 heats in outboard classes promise four hours of racing, attracting sportsmen racing fans and the public.
Damage suit seeks 20150 over death of Ed Dorsey
Eleanor Dorsey files in fourth district court for 20150 against Johnny Coon Mrs Johnny Coon and State Farm Mutual for the death of her husband Ed Dorsey from injuries after a collision on June 29 1955. The petition alleges Mrs Coon drove at excessive speed and failed to keep proper lookout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District
Eleanor Dorsey
Ed Dorsey
Johnny Coon
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington
Automobile owner liable in pedestrian crossing case
Eleanor Dorsey alleges in a petition that the 1954 Mercury driven by Mrs Johnny Coon, owned by Mrs Coon and her husband, makes them and their public liability insurer State Farm Company of Bloomington liable for injuries as the pedestrian crossed the street.
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Eleanor Dorsey
Johnny Coon
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington
Ill
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