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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

3

Fuller Rites Set Wednesday

Robert W. Fuller, shot and killed at his brother's home in Eros, will be buried Wednesday at a time to be announced. Howard Fuller is charged with the shooting and the case awaits grand jury action after the coroner's jury forwarded it to authorities. Fuller was a mechanic from Sterling and survived by his wife, one daughter, Alma Marie, a son Robert S., his father J. L. Fuller, and six brothers.

Jonesboro Robert W. Fuller Eros Posy McBride Jackson Parish Howard Fuller Peters Funeral Home Fuller Filhoil Avenue Sterling Commercial Solvents Company McBride Howard R. W. Fuller Monroe Alma Marie Robert S J. L. Fuller T. L L. P. West Monroe Albert Oliver W. E Gilbertson Ala

Doan’s Pills Promoted For Kidney Relief After Strain

As people age stress and exertion can slow kidney function causing backache headaches dizziness and frequent urination. The ad claims Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic used successfully for over 60 years, flush waste from kidneys and relieve symptoms.

Dean Doan

Service Station Operator Accused In Mississippi Slaying

F R Giffin a Louisville service station operator is free on a 5000 bond on a manslaughter charge after shooting Sam Hathorn three times following a rent dispute. Sheriff Mc Nee said the case will go to the Winston county grand jury unless a preliminary hearing is requested. No statements from Giffin. witnesses were unnamed Negro residents.

Louisville Miss F. R. Giffin Harry B. McNeel Sam Hathorn Giffin Hathorn McNee Winston County Grand Jury

City Court Monroes list of offenses and fines

In Monroe City Court Judge W M Harper fined numerous defendants for offenses including driving under the influence, driving without a license, being drunk and disorderly, trespassing, and disturbing the peace. Sentences and fines ranged from 7.50 to 225 dollars with several 30 day or shorter terms. In West Monroe City Court Judge Jesse S Heard imposed penalties for similar charges including alcohol related offenses and reckless driving with fines from 7.50 to 125 dollars.

Monroe W. M. Harper W. R. Davidson Bastrop Willie Woodard Negro Monroe Dallas White F. D. Watley Mack Taylor Solomon King Annie Mae Jackson L. W. Tinsley Ruston Ike Reed C. A. McGee Bob Harmon Robert Y. Tinsley Hugh F. Lindsey Harold Coates Joe James Leander Skinner C. R. Evans Viola Hardiman A. G. Clingin Elizabeth Warren Harold M. Byrne St. Joseph Slagle H. Day Eros J. D. Mosley Phillip E. Cote West Monroe F. T. Stovall Epps Lonnie Bridges Calhoun Harold Holcomb W. J. Austen Louis McKinney Jesse S. Heard W. E. Taylor A. C. Carter Negro Fred Sills Cleveland Robinson Robert Burns Eugene Huey L. W. Green W. A. Neal Joe Albritton J. N. Rogers

Fines for city livestock, speeding and Bible distribution noted

S F White of West Monroe paid a ten dollar fine for letting stock run at large within the city. Walker Palmer, a 34 year old Negro from West Monroe, was fined seven fifty for reckless driving. Cash bonds forfeited for Jerome R. Hightower and Harver Slaton relate to speeding and stopping sign violations. The American Bible Society reports 4,000,000 Bible editions distributed in Japan since the war.

S. F. White West Monroe Walker Palmer Jerome R. Hightower Monroe Harver Slaton The American Bible Society Japan

Army Casualty List Released From Washington

The Defense Department announced the 58th casualty list with wounded soldiers from Louisiana. Pvt Willie Keys Jr of Vidalia Pvt Albert E Murphy of New Orleans Pvt Isiah Ross of Mounds and Cpl Robertson T Washington of New Orleans are named along with their parent or guardian details.

Washington Department of Defense Louisiana Willie Keys, Jr Lenora Keys Vidalia Albert E. Murphy Hazel Murphy North Tonn Street New Orleans Isiah Ross Matilda Ross Mounds Cpl Robertson T. Washington Myrtle Washington St. Andrew Street

Princess Margaret Pal Sharman Douglas May Try Film Debut

In Madrid on August 8, Sharman Douglas, friend of Princess Margaret, may test for a small role in That Man From Tangiers. Producer Larry Corcoran announced the plan for the Spain shoot with music by Elizabeth Firestone, daughter of a prominent American rubber magnate.

Madrid Spain Princess Margaret Sharman Douglas Larry Corcoran America Britain Tangiers Elizabeth Firestone

Boy Diver Finds Bicycle in Montrose Harbor

Carl Baldwin 15 dives for golf balls in Montrose Harbor Chicago and finds a red and white bicycle at 10 feet. His brother Charles Jr. helps haul it up. Police Capt. Thomas Kelly says the bike may be claimed at the town hall police station. Carl will receive it if unclaimed.

Chicago Carl Baldwin Montrose Harbor Carl Charles, Jr Thomas Kelly Town Hall

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