07 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
1
The article notes that the year's program is canceled as a precautionary measure, disappointing more than 400 boys in Louisiana. It mentions the country’s smallest tree farm and a 22 acre area with a tree cultivation plan, though the figures seem misprinted with a 700,000 acre largest tract.
Betty Murdoch was the luncheon honoree as Mrs Arthur Wedemeyer hosted in her North Third Street home. Guests wore coordinated outfits and a wrapped gift of a white satin lingerie case was presented to the bride elect.
Mrs. Ronald L. Davis hosted a luncheon at her home honoring Miss Joan Boardman, with floral silk dress and Peruvian lilies. The notice lists numerous social guests, fellowships, and upcoming weddings and visits across Monroe, Orange Texas, and nearby areas.
Miss Pearle Adelyn Coldwell daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Coldwell 409 Ludwig Ave West Monroe received her discharge from the WAVES division of the U S navy on August 2 at the U S naval personnel separation center Naval Barracks Washington D C She entered the navy October 19 1944 in Los Angeles California and held the rate of communications specialist first class at discharge She left Washington for California to visit relatives and is expected to arrive in Monroe next week.
Social events list from the calendar includes Mrs. John H Scoggins Jr and Mrs Calvin Folds Jr hosting Miss Betty Murdoch at six to seven PM at 2301 Mark Place. Brunch for Miss Sarah Ellen Gunby at Mrs Sperry's home with Mrs Gray and Mrs Kellogg. Wedding party gatherings and the Gunby Kinne nuptials outlined with receptions at 501 Jackson Street and Scholars Farm.
H P Carroll of United Gas and J S Cake met with Mayor H H Benoit and commissioners to discuss a 25 year renewal of Monroe natural gas franchise after the previous terms were rejected. The city gave no statement and a further meeting was not set. Wilhelm Marx dies in Bonn at 82. he served as German chancellor several times during the Weimar period.
Mackenzie’s Column notes UNRRA faces closure at year end with Europe and the Orient awaiting new UN agencies. It highlights IRO and WHO formation hurdles, US and UK funding roles, and the looming hunger challenge for 1947 and 1948 amid slow UN processes.
A Hollywood report notes that about one quarter of the year’s film output consists of western thriller movies, reflecting a strong genre presence in the industry.
The Pelican Boys State in Baton Rouge from August 12 to 20 is cancelled by the Fifth District Board of Health recommendation. Sam Orchid led the program efforts while remaining participants will be held over to next year.
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