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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1948
Page
8
The West Monroe Lions Club outlines a holiday gathering for members, noting that those missing recent meetings have missed an hour of fellowship and congeniality.
The note urges readers to prepare for an outing by stocking 24 bottle cases of Coca Cola for sharing. It promotes enjoying cold Coke straight from the bottle during the trip.
The Lions Club gathered for a Christmas mood meeting led by Mrs. Roy Brooks and Miss Betty Rinehart singing carols with Mrs. Marjorie Watson. Members discussed business and a membership drive led by Leo Walsworth and Gene Williamson. Bob Hines celebrated his birthday with the group. Guests included Bob Ellington Jean Morris Billy Morris and Wade Williams.
Willie James, 49, a Monroe resident, is charged with manslaughter after a Saturday night street fight that left 65-year-old Albert Lewis dead from an intracranial hemorrhage. Lewis died after being taken to charity hospital. coroner Dr. J. T. French notes investigation ongoing.
Costa Rica's appeal under the Rio pact to repel an armed invasion was heard by 21 foreign ministers. Nicaragua was accused of aiding the assault by 200 to 1,000 men. The council debated and moved to keep steps toward peace and security, with a special session set for Tuesday.
Fred Andrews 59 of Vidalia and former chief of police dies after brief illness. Funeral and burial at Harrisonburg follow Vidalia Church services. Survivors include widow two sons Fred and Bob two daughters Rosemary Faye and Mrs Donald Turnage and Mrs Melba Posey of Tulsa a brother Alfred Andrews and sister Stella Andrews. Ned Jabour auto death near Arcola Miss funeral in Vicksburg with wife Louise Elias and son Ned Jabour Jr. Paula L Fox three month old daughter of Tim Fox and Mrs Fox dies. funeral at Hall Funeral Home with burial at Hasley cemetery. Surviving relatives include Ronald Velue Fox grandparents Walter Gray and H M Fox.
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