Five Die As Car and Truck Crash Near Dothan
Five people were killed when a car collided head on with a refrigeration truck on U S Highway 84 near the Dothan city limits. The car carried Betty H Bowles 34 Ackerman Mississippi driver and three unidentified children. a fourth child was critically injured. The truck driver Benjamin L Goodwin 23 Fort Worth Texas and relief driver John H Bond Dallas Texas were slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
San
The
Highway Patrol
Betty H. Bowles
Ackerman
Miss
Route 2
Wesley H. Outts
Near Greenville
M. S. Vickery
Claude Prior
U. S. Highway 84
Benjamin L. Goodwin
Fort Worth
Tex
John H. Bond
Dallas
Program Readied For First RITCA Meeting Thursday
The first annual convention of the Rural Independent Telephone Co operative Association opens Thursday at 9 a m at the Penn Hotel with Louisiana officials present. John A Brady Sr president of La Fourche Telephone Co Golden Meadow says the non profit group aims to unite REA borrowers nationwide. The association plans to include all REA borrowers and will have one director per state. It seeks to strengthen independent telephone companies across about 5000 such firms in the U S with REA loans. Officers include William L Henning Sr vice president Al M C bb secretary and Herbert C Womack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Independent Telephone Co - Operative Association
Penn Hotel
Louisiana
John A. Brady
la Fourche Telephone Company
Golden Meadow
RITCA
Rural Electrification Administration
Brady
REA
United States
William L. Henning, Sr
Cameron Telephone Co
Sulphur
al M.C Bb
LaSalle Telephone Co
Jena
Herbert C. Womack
Chatham Telephone Co
Chatham
Monroe Chamber of Commerce 37th Annual Banquet Set Attendance Record
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce will host its 37th annual banquet at the Frances Hotel at 7 30 p.m. with reservations totaling 995 and door sales expected to push the crowd over the amount. Art Briese of Hot Springs Ark a noted after dinner speaker and author will headline the event. The program includes a ballet presentation on the chamber activities and will introduce new officers later publicly revealed by retiring president Fred Fudickar Jr. A clown welcomes guests at the Crystal Ballroom and the evening highlights the long range city planning, air route acquisition, pollution control and park projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Frances Hotel
Jim Williams
Art Briese
Hot Springs
Ark
Benton Wakefield
Briese
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Fudickar, Jr
Pete Progress
Crystal Ballroom
Fun Alore
Six Die In Martins Ferry Plant Fire Inferred Cause
A knocked over oil heater sparked a blaze at Porter Glass Co in Martins Ferry Ohio killing six workers including five women. Firemen found the sixth body early today and five victims were recovered earlier. Injured include owner A H Porter and three other workers. Student David Cuddihy 19 says he started the fire by tipping the heater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Porter Glass Co
Francis Good
Bellaire
Mary Jane Byard
Goldie Gibbons
Yorkville
Rose McMahon
Hazel Stocia
Matthew McElroy
A. H. Porter
Wheeling
W.va
David Cuddihy
President Walsh tapped as deputy attorney general
President Eisenhower selected U.S. District Judge Lawrence E. Walsh of Southern District of New York as deputy attorney general in a recess appointment. Walsh, 45, succeeds William P. Rogers who became attorney general after Herbert Brownell's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
U.S. Dist
Lawrence E. Walsh
New York
Walsh
Senate
Congress
William P. Rogers
Herbert Brownell
Rogers
White House
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Eddie
Brooklyn
N.Y
New York County
Dewey
Santa Claus Adventure in 17 chapters for all ages
Lucrece Hudgins Beale narrates a fantasy tale of a poor prince who seeks help from Santa Claus and finds aid and friendship amid adventures. Characters include Noodle Tiggle Livingston Mr Maxim King Ignatz Witch Woman Witch and Patrick Tweedleknees. Starts tomorrow in Monroe News-Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Lucrece Hudgins Beale
Dad
Noodle
Tiggle and
Livingston
Mr. Maxim
King Ignatz
the Witch Woman
the Witch
Patrick Tweedleknees
Monroe
Fourth Polio Shot Urged By Physician
A University of Pennsylvania doctor urged a spring fourth booster of the Salk polio vaccine for all who have had three shots. He also advised under 40s who have not completed the three shot course to finish it with properly spaced injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Lewis L. Cornell
West Monroe to Hold Sixth Annual Christmas Parade
West Monroe schools dismiss at 1 45 pm to allow students to view or participate in the citys sixth annual Christmas parade. The parade forms on Pine Street at West Monroe Baptist Church at 2 30 pm with the theme Keeping Christ in Christmas. Churches enter floats and prizes will be awarded to the top three floats as chosen by the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce retail merchants committee chaired by K D Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Pine Street
West Monroe Baptist Church
K. D. Norris
Retail Merchants Committee
CPA Meeting Set With Monroe CPA Chapter At Bayou De Siard
The Monroe chapter of the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at the Bayou De Siard Country Club with dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
The
Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
Frosty Morning Forecast For Tomorrow
The region heads into another clear cold day with frost likely in spots. Monroe reports a low of 33 and a high near 47 with yesterday’s range 44 to 61 and .01 inches of rain at Selman Field. Tonight’s lows 32 to 36 and tomorrow’s highs 64 to 68 with continued clear skies and warmer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Selman Field
Open Meeting Planned Friday On Bond Issue
Monroe City Council schedules an open Friday session in City Hall at 10 am to hear Harold Judell explain financing for a proposed 9 million capital improvement bond. Voters go to polls December 17 to register views. Lions Club backs the bond, outlining a three mill tax increase and projects including streets, underpasses, a new city hall, civic center, storm sewer upgrades, and recreation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
City Hall
Harold Judell
New Orleans
South
North
Judell
Foley, Cox and Judell
North Monroe
Tragic Fatal Fire Claims Ethel Bowers Family
In Marianna Arkansas Mrs Ethel Bowers a Black woman and her seven children died in a house fire Tuesday night An eighth family member J L Bowers was away at the time Sheriff Langston said all eight victims were in their beds ages ranged from one to ten years The blaze was found about 9 30 p m on the White farm where the family lived flames had already engulfed the home when neighbors spotted the fire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Ark
Ethel B. Bowers
Goodfellows drive surpasses four hundred donations hoped to reach
The Goodfellows appeal reports gifts totaling over $400 with numerous donors listed and a plea for larger contributions to surpass last year. Organizers urge up to $100 or more, noting the tax deduction and the aid to hungry, unclothed, and homeless in two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellows
Eisenhower Seeks Balanced Budget Amid Missile Boost
President Eisenhower faces pressure as Republican leaders say he will strive to keep the budget balanced while approving a suggested two billion dollar rise in defense spending. Senators Bridges and Saltonstall defend the move as Russia-driven and fiscally cautious, with talks lasting hours at the White House. Democratic leaders, however, doubt Congress will accept the increase in missiles and related programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Bridges
R-Nh
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
White House
Congress
Eisenhower Admin
All Night Search Fails To Find Missing Girl In Sycamore
In Sycamore Illinois a seven year old girl Maria Ridolph disappeared after a man named Johnny offered her and a companion a ride. Police and hundreds searched vacant lots corn fields freight cars and riverbanks without locating Maria or clues. Maria is the youngest of four children of Mr and Mrs Michael Ridolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore, Ill
Maria Ridolph
William Hindenburg
de Kalb County
Chicago
Kishwatukee
Hindenburg
Ridolph
Michael Ridolph
Cathie Sigman
Sigman
Johnny
Maria
Cathie
Garbage King indicted Again
MINEOLA New York Vincent J. Squillante the kingpin of the metropolitan garbage disposal rackets was indicted again on extortion charges. Indictments of Squillante and five other men were disclosed after a Nassau County rackets grand jury session in Long Island. Squillante 40 already jailed in New York City on federal tax charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
N.Y
Vincent J. Squillante
New York Metropolitan
Squillante
Nassau County
Long Island
New York City
Tax Group Gives Audit On City Books
The Monroe Taxpayers League released an audit of Monroe city and Utilities Commission records. CPA Harry M. Bell found rising payables and bonds, noted bond tax funds of 1.27 million in 1957, and warned of 1958 principal and interest payments, amid a upcoming 9 million capital improvement bond vote on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Group
Monroe Taxpayers’ League
City of
Monroe
Utilities Commission
Harry M. Bell
Certified Public Accountant
League
Bell
Accord Reached In Mt Scopus Convoy Dispute
Premier Ben Gurion announced an accord after two days of talks with U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold on the Mt Scopus convoy dispute. He said the talks were useful but gave no details of the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Mt. Scopus
Ben-Gurion
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Hammarskjold
Middle East
Ben - Gurion
Vanguard still under way as weather tests delay launch
At Cape Canaveral the Vanguard missile undergoes final preflight checks amid storm threats and strong winds. Officials say no other missile schedules are affected as an 11 hour countdown begins and preparations continue for a punctual launch of America’s first satellite carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Navy
Vanguard
America
Washington
Herschel Schooley
Defense Department Public Information
U.S
Snark
Applications Taken Dec 9 For Food Grants
Ouachita Parish Public Welfare opens December 9 for U S surplus food commodities. Applicants register east of the Ouachita River at the Parish Highway Barn on Sterlington Road or west of the river at the Parish Agriculture Building in West Monroe. Eligibility hinges on farming income in 1957 and applicants must bring tax receipts and Social Security cards if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Parish Agriculture
Cypress Street
West Monroe
Worley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kipp Heintzelman
Patrick Air Force Base
Florida
Paul Walsh
Vanguard Project
Kipp
AP Wirenhoto
C. OF C
Picks Walsh
Thomas E. Dewey
Port Maitland
Nova Scotia
Columbia University
Columbia Law School
Santa Claus Adventure
Cornell
University
School of Medicine
American Medical Assa
Twin City
CPA
Goodfellows Aid
Louis Masur
David Fieller Masur
Henry
Eva Heller
Monroe Linen Service
Jamie Eugene Rogers
Lysa Linn Bonnette
C. W. Tillman
Garbage King
James Hackett
Robert Max Fleig
Mary Ann Wagner
Glenview
News-Star
Dial FA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!