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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

6

Mary Alice Rogillio Weds James E Wall In Garden Ceremony

Miss Mary Alice Rogillio and James E. Wall married in a sunset garden wedding on the lawn near Delhi. The ceremony featured a double ring service, an improvised altar, and attendants in organdy gowns. The couple departed for a honeymoon after a reception with pink and white decor and a tiered cake.

Mary Alice Rogillio J. W. Rogillio James E. Wall James A. Wall Tallulah Vernon Kh. Thompson Wray Bowie Katherine Jogalio Marcia Ann Wall Joyce Anderson Ann Armstrong Genevieve Chambliss Oak Grove Virginia Erwin Lucien Furr Bossier City Dana Lucille Furr

Wedding of Wall and Epps High School Alum Draws Guests

Mr Wall, a U.S. Army Reserve officer and LSU agriculture graduate, wed with Tallulah High School and a business school in Shreveport as the ceremony drew many out of town guests from northeast Louisiana.

Tallulah High School Shreveport Wall Epps High School Louisiana State University School of Agriculture U.S. Army Louisiana

Local Social News Highlights Various Visits and Travels

Mr and Mrs G M Gleason return from a two week Hot Springs Arkansas trip with Mrs Gleason’s mother Mrs J H McVay of St Petersburg Florida. Guests at Mr and Mrs N J Moore include L W Ludlum and daughters Suzanne and Anna Marie of Waycross Georgia and Mr and Mrs Herbell Knight of Jennings and Mr and Mrs J E Moore and daughter Marjorie of Dallas Texas. Mr G F Pitarro hosts Ross Pitarro of Chicago. Mrs Pitarro recently from New York. Mrs Lillette Fletcher of De Ridder visits Monro e as guest of Mrs Dan Moore Jr. Mrs Egeria Brooks Barnette of Baton Rouge visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edward Glassman with entertainments in her honor. Miss Billie Harper returns from summer school at University of Wisconsin Madison Wisconsin. Mrs Joe F Smith returns from five week trip to Oceanside California visiting Pfe Joe B Smith and relatives in Long Beach and Santa Ana California. joined by Mr Smith as they tour Hollywood before Pfc Smith sails overseas.

G. M. Gleason Hot Springs Ark N. J. Moore L. W. Ludlum Suzanne Anna Marie Waycross, Ga Herbell Knight Jennings J. E. Moore Marjorie Dallas Texas Egeria Brooks Barnette Baton Rouge Edward Glassman Joe F. Smith Oceanside Calif Pfe Joe B. Smith Long Beach Santa Ana Mr. Smith Hollywood Pfc. Smith

Fire Chief Pays Fine For Parking Near Fire Plug

Columbus Mississippi news reports the desk sergeant doubted a traffic ticket could be paid in person when Columbus Fire Chief Rowan Dashiell appeared to settle a fine for parking too close to a fire plug.

Columbus, Miss Columbus Rowan Dashiell

Tornadoes Cause About 12 Million Dollars in Property Damage Annually

Property damage from tornadoes in the United States averages around 12 million dollars each year, reflecting recurring destruction to homes businesses and infrastructure before repairs and insurance settlements.

U. S

Junior Charity League Plans Annual Flea Market

Monroe junior charity league members organize a thrift sale to raise funds for programs aiding underprivileged children. The flea market will feature apparel, household items, toys, and more with prices from a quarter to five dollars. The event runs Friday and Saturday August 25–26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 811 DeSiard Street.

Monroe Junior Charity League Junior Charity League DeSiard Street

Wanda Gates Birthday Party

Wanda Gates daughter of Mr and Mrs Delmar Gates celebrated her second birthday on August 15 with a party. Guests included Wayne Rogers Grady Darryl Brown Clifford Johnston Dottie Debbie Gates Louise Jean Johnny Williams Jane Gates Shirley Golden Patsy Gates Bobby Gates and other family members.

Wanda Gates Delmar Gates Wayne Roger Grady Darryl Brown Clifford Johnston Dottie Debbie Gates Louise Jean Johnny Williams Jane Gates Shirley Golden Patsy Gates Bobby Gates A. J. Gates R. F. Griggs Brown Williams D. C. Gates

Beauty Tray Keeps Cosmetics Handy Across Rooms

Keeping cosmetics on a single beauty tray allows easy transfer from bedroom to bathroom and back, making daily routines smoother and more organized.

Flea Market sale by Monroe Junior Charity League

The Flea Market thrift sale sponsored by the Monroe Junior Charity League runs at 811 DeSiard Street from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m. Public is invited to attend the event and browse donations.

Monroe Junior Charity League DeSiard Street

Camellia Garden Club Hears Shrub Care Talk

The Camellia Garden Club met at Mrs. Issac Kalil home with fifteen members. Guest speaker Haskell Fairchild discussed shrubs care including how to plant, spray, and maintain shrubbery. Each member received a pink Formosa plant called Southern Charm, a new variety not yet on the market.

Camellia Garden Club Issac Kalil Cecil Jones Kalil

Disaster relief plans formed in New Orleans

Groundwork for hurricane disaster relief was laid at a meeting of Red Cross civil military city and weather bureau officials. Ten subcommittees will handle damage surveys warning rescues evacuations medical aid shelter food clothing communications transportation evacuees and public information.

New Orleans Red Cross Civil City Weather Bureau Public Information Committee

Meridian Defers City Sales Tax Vote Indefinitely

Meridian Mississippi city council votes 6 to 2 to defer a planned city sales tax election. Opponents argue war effort and schools will require more taxes, delaying any vote in the near future.

Meridian Miss

Hadacol Tour Inaugurated In New Orleans City Park Stadium

A Hadacol goodwill concert opened in New Orleans City Park stadium before about 20,000 fans. Senator Dudley J. LeBlanc led the event with stars including Mickey Rooney Connie Boswell Roy Acuff Minnie Pearl and Dorothy Corben and her dancers. The two hour program featured a caravan tour across seven southern states with a tour stop in Jackson Mississippi tomorrow.

New Orleans Dudley J. LeBlanc City Park Monroe Georgia Texas Jackson Miss Mickey Rooney Sharkey Bonano Kings of Dixieland Edward G. Robinson James Stewart Clark Gable Lionel Barrymore Vaughn Monroe Connie Boswell Smilin St. Louis Roy Acuff Smokey Mountain Boys Minnie Pearl Comedienne Acuff Pulchritude Dorothy Corben Chicago Chez Paree Dance of the Flowers

U S Fliers Given British Decorations

A dozen U S air force officers received British honors for valuable services in Berlin air lift efforts. Major General William H Turner of Meridian Mississippi, commanding general of the combined air lift task force, was named honorary companion of the most honorable order of the bath. Lt Col Manuel Fernandez of Miami Florida and Col Thereon Coulter of Nettleton Mississippi were made honorary officers of the most excellent order of the British Empire.

Washington Berlin British Information Service William H. Turner Meridian Miss Order of the Bath Manuel Fernandez Miami, Fla Thereon Coulter Nettleton, Miss Most Excellent Order of the

High School Boy Dies in Raceland Auto Crash

Eldon Domangue, 17, was killed when the car he rode in left the highway near a curve, jumped a four foot fence, and overturned. Freddie Dufrene, who survived with back injuries, was returning from a Thibodaux dance when the crash occurred outside Raceland.

Raceland Roy Naquin Eldon Domangue Naquin Domangue Freddie Dufrene Thibodaux

Gratitude Gift From Japanese Donor For Soldiers Graves

General MacArthur's headquarters received 1000 yen from an anonymous Japanese donor with a note praising American soldiers on the Korean front and suggesting use of the money for flowers at soldier graves. The funds were given to the American Red Cross.

Tokyo MacArthur American Red Cross

Beating of Mother Stuns Alabama Veteran in Home

In Birmingham on August 22 Hershel Hodges, 38, is charged with assault with intent to murder after his mother, Mrs. T. J. Hodges, was found in the kitchen with gas jets open. Hodges offered no reason and admitted drinking rotgut whiskey, saying he did not remember the act. Local detective M. W. Harless reported Hodges claimed his mother was visiting while his wife was away.

Birmingham Ala Olice Hershel Hodges T. J. Hodges M. W. Harless Hodges

Sally Rand Marries Manager in Quiet Montana Honeymoon

Sally Rand, the veteran dancer, wed manager Harry Finkelstein by a justice of the peace and begins a honeymoon in gledo Ohio. Rand lists her age as 46, while Finkelstein says 40 and describes ownership of three New York night clubs. Rand gave Helen Gould Beck as her real name and claimed birth in Hickory County Missouri.

Gledo Sally Rand Harry Finkelstein Miss Rand Finkelstein New York Helen Gould Beck Hickory County Thurkel Greenough

Body of William Waltman Recovered Off Mississippi Coast

The body of William Waltman was recovered from the Gulf of Mexico after he fell from the shrimp boat James Monroe near Pass Christian. Captain Howard Gavin of Biloxi reported the disappearance at about 5 a.m. Sunday as the vessel was anchored offshore. A Coast Guard PBY plane located the body and it was brought aboard by the James Monroe.

Biloxi .Miss William Waltman Gulf of Mexico Howard Gavin Biloxi James Monroe Pass Christian Waltman Coast Guard

Doan's Pills Advertised For Backache Relief

This older ad promotes Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic to ease backache night urination and fatigue linked to kidney strain. It claims long use by millions over 50 years and urges readers to obtain Doan's Pills for relief.

Dean Doan

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Y Neil Entrican Mrs. C. Armstrong Delhi Jac Morgan Williams Eubie Reardon Jalmadge Lambert Sybil Russ Rita Smith Mae Curtis Mary Sneed Spartenburg S. C Katherine Lambert G. F. Pitarro Ross Pitarro Pitarro Lillette Fletcher de Ridder Dan Moore, Jr Billie Harper University of Wisconsin Mercury America OFFIC Mally MERCURY MOTORS _ INC South Grand St Monroe LA Hadacol DeLesseps S. Morrison Senator LeBlanc Ed Brooks The Times-Picayune
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