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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
7
Pessimistic Pete faces a tough hand and, after studying the dummy, plays a low club from his hand. West overcalls with queen of hearts, but Pete’s line to clubs secures four club tricks. A misplay by the normal heart win would have doomed the contract, but the club sequence holds.
The Men’s Club of First Presbyterian Church invites all members and visitors to Thursday August 10 1950 at 6 30 pm for the first meeting in the new education building next to the church. Fred Meyers and M I Simmons head the refreshment panel. O C Roddy chairs the program with Dr H H Baur. Lea Joyner will speak on the program.
Detroit August report shows a tightening labor market as women are again hired to drive taxis. One company alone has added 35 female drivers in recent weeks indicating a growing trend since the last war.
A National Planning Association committee warned the United States is in greater danger than ever, urging faster war production, higher taxes, tighter economic controls, and a more determined effort to defeat communism in the war of words. The statement, signed by policy committee members, cautioned Americans against complacency and noted past civilizations’ collapse under conquerors.
The Tenth U S Civil Service Regional Office in New Orleans announces openings for stenographers and typists at 2450 and 2650 dollars yearly. Applications accepted until further notice. Positions aim to support civilian staff expansion in Army Navy and Air Force due to the Korean emergency and rearmament. Many appointments may be emergency indefinite not exceeding June 30 1952, with probational paths to permanent status possible in Defense and other federal agencies.
Vintage sewing pattern notice promotes Marian Martin pattern T9215 with sizes 12 through 42 and 4 1/2 yards at size 16. Claims complete illustrated sew chart and a free blouse pattern from a yard of fabric. Includes request for 30 cents and pattern book offer. Also mentions uranium deposits in Belgian Congo.
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