Rayville Night for Angel Street at Monroe Little Theatre
The Rayville Literary Club plans a drive to buy out Monroe Little Theatre for one night of Angel Street, opening December 12. A Rayville visit by Stocker Fontelieu and Jim Reynolds sparks talk of a community theatre, with reservations led by Mrs. E. H. Myrick. Local notes recount a fire near the theatre, odd errands, and a humor-filled chase for information.
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The
Rayville Literary Club
Monroe Little Theatre
Angel Street
Rayville
Stocker Fontelieu
Jim Reynolds
John Loves
Mary
Inspector Rough
Monroe
Little Theatre of
E. H. Myrick
Saturday Evening Post
William Hazlett Upson
Little Theatre
U.S. A
Lon
Fire Department
Humorous Life of a Properties Committee Member
An afternoon of prop gathering narrated as a light, humorous account. The group visits Huckaby Jewelers for an eye glass and jokes about burglars. They then go to Mayberry's antique shop, receive a warm welcome, and browse items with covetous interest.
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Properties Committee
Dorothy Elmendorf
Huckaby Jewelers
Mayberry’s
Free Book on Arthritis and Rheumatism Offered
Excelsior Springs Missouri December 5 A specialized system for treating rheumatism and arthritis prompts a free book offer. The clinic mails a newly enlarged work titled Rheumatism explaining why drugs provide only temporary relief and how to obtain lasting relief. No obligation to request.
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Excelsior Springs
Ball Clinic
Dept
Missouri
Negro Man's Body Found Near Dump
The body of 49 year old Monroe Negro Lorenzo Miller was found near the city dumping ground early Sunday. Coroner Dr J T French labeled it death by own action noting a severed throat from a straight razor. Miller left home around 1030 p m Saturday and died of shock and hemorrhage. Barry Hartware, a Negro, discovered the body while feeding his hogs.
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Monroe
Lorenzo Miller
J. T. French
Ouachita Parish
French
Miller
Barry Hartware
Smog Slows Down Speed Of Traffic In Monroe
Early by morning motorists faced low visibility as thick smoke fog and haze blanketed Monroe area. State police reported a seven-vehicle crash on U S 165 north of Monroe before 8 30 am with no injuries. Fog light use and delays persisted as fires from Selman Field and grass fires across northeast Louisiana are blamed for the smog.
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Monroe
U. S. Highway 165
Selman Field
Louisiana
Births in St Francis area list many newborns
Birth notices from St. Francis Sanitarium report multiple families in Downsville Winnsboro and West Monroe Monroe with newborn daughters and sons. Names include Sondra Jean Janice Kay Sheryl Lynette Brenda Sue Margaret Jane Daryl Francis Gary Cave Dennis Edward Janice Raye Clemen John Judy Char lene William Lane and more with birth dates late November to early December. The piece ends with a stray line about the strawberry vine being a member of the rose family.
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St. Francis Sanitarium
C. L. Jordan
Downsville
Sondra Jean
Johnny McWiggins
Winnsboro
Janice Kay
R. D. Henry
North Sixth Street
West Monroe
Sheryl Lynette
I. F. Frost
Ozone Street
Brenda Sue
J. A. Swanson
Harrison Street
Monroe
Margaret Jane
C. Doucet
Mitchell Lane
Daryl Francis
M. R. Carter
Thomas Street
Gary Cave
Judy Charlene
Record Crowds in Revival Meeting at West Monroe Church
Crowds attended the Wicks revival at Assembly of God Church in West Monroe with Sunday night filled to capacity. Evangelist discussed mans state after death citing Luke 16 and the fate of souls, while many sought a born again experience and healing prayers followed. Pastor Rev. E L Tanner says the revival draws largest crowds in years and runs nightly through next Sunday at 7 30. Of Afghanistan s 10 000 000 people about half are nomads.
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Wicks
Assembly of God
West Monroe
Evangelist
Lazarus
Monrof
News-Star
E. L. Tanner
Afghanistan
New York Faces Major Water Shortage Crisis
New York City's eight million residents face a severe water shortage as suburban reservoirs in Westchester and upstate drop below 40 percent capacity due to prolonged drought and insufficient facilities. Water Commissioner Carney warns a daily reduction of 200 million gallons is needed to avoid pressure cuts by January 1.
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New York
New York City
Westchester County
Upstate
Stephen J. Carney
Carney
Dollar Suffered Fracture Of Leg In Accident
J. C. Dollar a 64 year old West Monroe resident improved at St. Francis Sanitarium after a boating accident left his left leg broken in two places below the knee and above the ankle. He had worked over 35 years for D. Masur and Sons. He slipped in a hole while inspecting a neighbor’s boat near the West Monroe levee. He lives at 1207 Trenton street.
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J. C. Dollar
West Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
Mr. Dollar
D. Masur and Sons
Dollar
Trenton Street
Fire destroys dwelling at Collee Point West Monroe
Fire alarms from company 3 answered a call to Collee Point in West Monroe at 8 53 a m Monday. The Negro dwelling owned and occupied by Harry William was destroyed by flames. Firemen said the blaze was caused by an overheated flue which ignited the ceiling.
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Collee Point
West Monroe
Harry William
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Meadowbrook
N. Y
Fashions
Santa
Tractor Junior
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Toyland
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