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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

8

West Monroe notes Texas trip and military moves

Mrs. Jo Adams led youths from the First Methodist Church of West Monroe on a weekend trip to HemisFair in San Antonio, San Jose Mission, and Texas State Capitol. Sgt. Gary L. Carver, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Carver, heads to Otis AFB after a Southeast Asia tour, with prior Navy service noted. The Preddy family visited the USS Alabama in Mobile Bay, a memorial battleship later scrapped after Alabama residents raised funds to buy it. Bob and Mrs. Terrell vacation at Rockaway Beach on Lake Taneycomo, Bronson, Missouri.

Jo Adams First Methodist Church of West Monroe Texas Hemisfair Alamo San Jose Mission Texas’ State Capitol Austin Gary L. Carver FE. L. Carver Chilton St Otis Afb Mass Southeast Asia Orient Thailand Vietnam Taiwan Pacific Air Command Massachusetts Air Defense Command Carver Ouachita High School Northeast Louisiana State College United States Navy Mobile Ala Bob Preddy Alabama Mobile Bay Preddy Bradley Dr Rockaway Beach Lake Taneycomo Bronson Bob Terrell Anderson St

Weather outlook for Monroe and region warms with scattered storms

Northeast Louisiana stays warm with highs 90 to 96 and lows around 70s. Rain chances 10 to 40 percent in various areas with isolated afternoon thundershowers. Delta and Louisiana regions show similar patterns with dry periods, high humidity, and possible localized rainfall near thundershowers through Friday.

Louisiana Delta

Mrs Terrells Estate Sale Named Carolyn Maynor

The listing assigns Mrs Carolyn Maynor of 1133 Otis Street West Monroe to handle the merchandise for Mrs Terrell in a local estate sale.

Merce Terrell Carolyn Maynor Otis St West Monroe

Council Meeting Set Saturday Postponed to September 21

The Ouachita Valley Council Boy Scouts of America postpones the council commissioners meeting from Saturday to September 21. Frank Kirby, council commissioner, cites conflicts and says the rescheduled session will be at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Camp on Lake LaFourche near Hebert. All commissioners should note the date and plan to attend.

Ouachita Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Frank Kirby Ouachita Parish Lake LaFourche Hebert

Robb Nearing End Of Combat Duty In Vietnam

Capt. Charles A. Robb, President Johnsons son in law and commander of a rifle company in the 7th Marine Regiment, nears the end of his front line tour near Da Nang. He may move to a staff post for the second half of his Vietnam assignment.

DA Nang Vietnam Charles A. Robb Johnson 7Th Marine Regiment Roger H. Barnard Boulder Colo Robb Lynda Bird Johnson Barnard United States Richard Cavagnol Overland Park, Kan

Police Activity Reported In Monroe Incident

A 23 year old Monroe man Richard Ervin Monroe was booked on multiple charges including driving while intoxicated unauthorized use of a movable negligent driving no drivers license and resisting arrest after his car was spotted near Renwick and Barrington Drive. He fled the vehicle and was later apprehended behind an apartment at Foster Homes Project. Other bookings include Joe Amphy 22 for theft Lamar Truman Hill 22 for forgery Billy C Puckett 19 for simple battery.

Monroe Richard Ervin Monroe Louise Anne Ave James C. Kelly James Webb White St Renwick Barrington Drive Swayze Foster Homes Project Joe Amphy Curry St Lamar Truman Hill Moore St Billy C. Puckett Miro St Joseph

Monroe Police Reports Include Trespass and DWI Incidents

Curry of 703 S 12th St Monroe booked for criminal trespass and criminal damage to property. James William Joiner 47 of 601 Orleans St Monroe booked for DWI and negligent driving after a mishap on Forsythe Ave and Dicken St with minor injuries. Scott Mississippi man Monnie M Nunnary 50 ticketed for failure to yield the right of way and Irma L Rawls 48 of P O Box 1631 Monroe for negligent driving after an accident on Louisville Ave and Betin. Janie Bullock 7 and S D Norris 50 both of 2302 Jonesboro Dr West Monroe injured.

Monroe Louisville Avenue Betin Janie Bullock S. D. Norris Jonesboro Dr West Monroe

Child Swallows 18 Pills Says They Taste Like Candy

Mandy Leary, four, of Shefield England, was released from a hospital after ingesting eighteen birth control pills from her mother. She told reporters I like them and they taste just like candy.

Shefield England UPI Mandy Leary

Roundup Group Meets Friday

The Roundup Committee of the Ouachita Valley Council of the Boy Scouts will meet at noon Friday at the Bayou De Siard Country Club. Plans for the fall recruiting program, to begin September 16 and end December 15, will be discussed. Lebron Sneed is chairman of the Roundup Committee.

Ouachita Valley

Kennedy heir in Madrid avoids reporters during visit

The Madrid daily El Alcazar says Joseph Kennedy III, eldest son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, showed no charm as he left without a word or smile. He refused to speak to Madrid reporters and shut a car door when a cameraman tried to photograph him after arriving from Central Spain.

Madrid UPI Robert F. Kennedy el Alcazar Joseph Kennedy III Kennedy Spain

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