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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1949

Page

2

Lions Club Meets and Hears Junior Sugar Bowl Notes

Lions Club president Tobo Wood led the weekly gathering with guest introductions and a call for volunteers for Salvation Army kettle duty. Dan Mingledorf and J. W. Keene reported football costs but emphasized funds remaining for school recreation equipment, thanks to Merle Padgett and team. The group planned the annual Christmas party on Tuesday, hosted by Mrs. P. A. Pong on the Frances Hotel roof at noon, with Garland Shell singing two solos.

Tobo Wood R. T. Watson Bob Ed Tucker Lion Skip Mayfield Natchez, Miss P. A. Poag Sam Orchard Sam Kenneth Perkins Dwight Petty Harold Brady Shrinking Violet Jack Spaulding Tobo Salvation Army Dan Mingledorf J. W. Keene Merle Padgett Lions Club P. E. Massey Key West White House J. A Russia J. As Airwick

Happy Medium Laxative Promoted for Children

An advertising pitch touts Ex-Lax as the “Happy Medium” laxative favored by mothers and doctors alike. It claims gentle, effective relief for children, with taste described as chocolatey and a price of ten cents, urging readers to choose Cooney Medium laxative for relief.

Shipping Tieup Threat Is Lifted in Atlantic Gulf

New York December 14 threat of a shipping tieup on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts was lifted after a working contract covering 38 shipowners and 2000 A F L officers was extended to April 16. A strike had been threatened for tomorrow midnight as negotiations stalled. The extension followed union demands over seniority and hiring hall issues with rotation of jobs.

New York A. F. L. Masters, Mates and Pilots Association William N. Margolis Margolis

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