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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

3

Prayers and Ponderings by Wiggam and Hudson

An excerpted column discusses Prayers of Aspiration by Jay William Hudson and thoughts from diverse spiritual leaders. It notes public and private use for youth guidance and devotion, then shifts to science notes on Swedish rabbits and future size ideas, followed by Wiggam’s self-control themes and a paid booklet offer.

Jay William Hudson Missouri America Dr. Wiggam A. E. Wiggam

Hospital Board Pays $737,801 for indigent care

Baton Rouge Louisiana hospital board reported 737801 spent for indigent care during the first four months of the new fiscal year. Charity Hospitals at Lafayette Bogalusa Pineville Independence and Jonesboro cared for 10852 admissions. 655327 was in state hospitals and 382474 covered contract beds in 30 private facilities.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Hospital Board State Hospital Jesse Bankston Charity Lafayette Bogalusa Pineville Indpendence Jonesboro New Orleans Shreveport Monroe Bankston

Defense Director Will Be Named

Indications from city hall yesterday suggested a defense director for the Twin Cities would be appointed this week. Mayor John Coon named George Tidwell, defense director of District F, to meet with the city council to discuss the appointment. Tidwell noted Louisiana’s civil defense operates on city parish district and state levels with each level reporting to the next.

Twin Cities John Coon George Tidwell Fifth Congressional District Tidwell Louisiana

Hadacol Helps Grandmother Feel Better Says Houston Woman

Mrs. B R Battle of 807 Archer Houston credits Hadacol with easing digestion aches and pains from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. She took five bottles before feeling improvement and has since completed 12 bottles, noting better appetite and rest. The ad touts Hadacol as a liquid supplement supplying vitamins B1 B2 Niacin Iron calcium and phosphorus with a money back guarantee and pricing.

B. R. Battle Archer Houston Texas Hadacol Thomas Mrs. Battle LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana

Generous George Miscounts Trumps in Bridge Deal

In a Jacoby on Bridge column a dealer nicknamed Generous George misplays a hand after East wins a spade ace and returns a diamond. He fails to draw the remaining trump, then cashes diamonds and hearts, leading to a favorable defensive set for West who anticipates future losses.

NEA West Generous George East George West of Diamonds

George’s tricky play seals five diamonds and two hearts

In a bridge hand, George wins five diamonds despite weak counting and uses precise trump management to set up two heart tricks. West over-ruff and hurried decisions backfire as George orchestrates two-for-one exchanges, proving the value of a generous, cunning strategy.

West George Dummy East Declarer Trump

Monroe Red Cross drives for gifts to VA Hospital patients

Volunteers from Monroe Chapter American Red Cross seek 500 gifts for veterans at Alexandria VA Hospital. Donations drop in at D Masur's The Toggery Gay Clothing Cos The Palace Sig Haas Fink's New South Drug Store and Forsythe Pharmacy. Gifts will be given Sunday during Monroe Day ceremonies with theater and refreshments provided for ambulatory patients.

Monroe American Red Cross Veterans Hospital Alexandria Hospital Council Frank Breece D. Masur’s the Toggery Gay Clothing Company the Palace Sig Haas, Fink’s New South Drug Store Forsythe Pharmacy Monroe Little Theatre Monroyans

Britain Ready To Rearm Alone

Informed sources say Britain will undertake a 10.08 billion dollar three year rearmament program without American aid. The plan, proposed last August with U S. assistance of 1.5 billion, now appears unaided as Britain cites improved finances. Prime Minister Attlee, returning from talks in the U S and Ottawa, may announce the move this week in a parliamentary report.

London Britain U. S Congress Attlee Washington Ottawa

Local club to hold final meeting of year at Strauss Building

A report of the meeting will be given at the Strauss Building Monday December 1nte. This will be the last meeting of the local club held this year. All members are urged to be present.

Strauss

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Albert Edward Wiggam D. C Alson J. Smith John F Dille Co Hospital Board Defense Jacoby South Val V. A. Hospital Velvafelt Daniel Green Skinner American Felt Company Carter Kenneth Christmas Glentex Mademoiselle DIAL
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