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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1948

Page

11

Crosley school hosts Toy Shop Christmas event for children

The Crosley school presents The Toy Shop from 7:30 to 8:00 pm with Kay Crandall Causey pupils staging a make believe Christmas tale. Betty Rinehart leads a chorus of Crosley pupils as lighted trees set the festive mood ten days before Christmas.

Crosley School Kay Crandall Causey Betty Rinehart Speech Jennie Lou Ervin Dawson Ann Forman Paula Burford Kathy Kennedy Joe D. Guerriero Joe Funderburk Roy Lee, Jr Donald Ballard Linda Landers Tommie Ann Bivens Freddie Webb Nancy Johnson Tommie Ross Margie Sims Jean Fitzgerald Shirley Hopkins Jeanine Renfrow DeJuana McCormick Barbara Evans Sue Lolley Jackie Smith Carolyn Welch Anita Faye Rickerson Gladys Fortenberry Norma Thornton Betty Sue Crawford Barbara Tyler Dixie Brown Betty Bandy Jo Ann Edwards Patsy Laird Joyce Clark Marlene Hendricks Terri Lee Fields Marguerite Bamburg Carolyn Bradley Patricia Ann Hogan Benda Des Ina Faye Owens Patsy Ray Lila Mae Wessel Mary Alice Emory Minnie Mae _ Fox Katherine Funderburk Lenwis School Tommy Johnson Robert Fairchild Carl Fontana Kenneth Hart Ouachita Parish Grammar School Millsaps St. Paschal

Baker Shoe Co to pay Christmas bonuses to 3350 workers

Baker Shoe Co announces Christmas bonuses totaling 235000 for 3350 employees at 213 DeSiard Street and 15th straight year of bonuses. Edison Brothers Stores Inc of St Louis operates 202 Baker shops in 113 cities and is the nation’s largest exclusive women’s shoes retailer.

Baker’s Shoe DeSiard Street Ben Maness Manees Baker Shoe Edison Brothers Stores, Inc St. Louis United States Maness

Fire department responds to church electrical short

Firemen from engine companies 1 2 and ladder company 1 were summoned to St. Matthew's Catholic Church at the corner of Jackson and Grammon streets at 9 36 a m Wednesday after a wiring short was reported. No damage was recorded.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Jackson and Grammont Streets

Perkins Held on Drunk Driving and Concealed Weapons

Joe N. Perkins, 28, of 709 Pine Street, arrested by Monroe police late Tuesday for drunk driving and concealed weapons. Reports say he struck a light pole in the 1700 block of DeSiard Street and is held in the city jail on $600 bond.

Joe N. Perkins Pine Street Monroe DeSiard Street

Fudickar Wins Primary and Names Legal Team

Lester will join C Elliott Thompson's firm in Ouachita National Bank building while Mrs Margaret Ellington stays as secretary to District Attorney Fudickar. Fudickar defeated John Red McCormick in last August's primary. Lester did not seek re election. Fudickar was a former assistant district attorney under Lester and is son of Monroe residents Fred Fudickar Sr. The article also notes Republican reaction to Scott's foreign policy conference ideas and mentions Dewey Taft Stassen dynamics.

Lester Gilbert Brown C. Elliott Thompson Ouachita National Bank Margaret Ellington Fudickar John “Red” McCormick Fred Fudickar, Sr Monroe Flanders Vermont Mackinac Island Michigan Congress Baldwin Connecticut Stratford Conn Scott Philip Willkie Willkie New York Dewey Taft Stassen Herbert Brownell, Jr National

Vance defends Studebaker profits amid tax talk

Vance argues profits are not excessive and money is reinvested to strengthen the business. He notes net plant investment rose to 23 million dollars from 1945 to 1948 and payroll about 80 million annually, with nine months profits about 13.4 million or 4.18 percent of sales, comparing to 2.125 million in 1940 at 2.5 percent.

O'Mahoney Vance Studebaker

GOP Senate Leadership Faces Policy Conference Plan

Senate Republicans consider a policy conference proposed yesterday by Scott. He aims to have the national committee draft a party policy statement and organize a meeting with GOP lawmakers former candidates labor and industry representatives young Republicans and possibly state chairmen. Reactions from reachable Republican senators were largely favorable with Michigan's Vandenberg signaling major tone.

O. P. Senate Scott National Committee Labor and Vandenberg Michigan

Rio Defense Council Forms Provisional Consultation Body

The Rio Defense treaty creates a council of foreign ministers acting as a provisional consultative organ with enforcement powers. It appointed an investigating commission to assess conflict sites and seek settlement without full ministerial action. The pact allows cease fires, territorial returns, or enforcement moves if armed conflict endangers American peace. If attacked by non-American powers, Hemisphere nations would consult immediately to protect security.

America

Feud violence leaves multiple casualties in Hatfield McCoy area

The article details a feud with victims including Samuel Wilcox and George Trusler, plus a woman with a bullet in her head. Wounded men fear to press charges as trials loom for two men accused of first degree murder, while officials doubt further arrests.

Parker Hamilton County Samuel David Wilcox Harris Boys Francis Harris George Trusler

Crash Victims Still Serious After Gravel Truck Hit Bus

In Winnsboro Louisiana six of seven children injured when a gravel truck rammed a school bus eight miles south of town remained in serious condition though improved early Wednesday. Both drivers face warrants for traffic violations and possible charges could rise if deaths occur.

Winnsboro Here Franklin Parish Hiram B. Waller G. K. Maxwell Warren Causey Chase Rosa Lee Parnell Gilbert Marie Newman James Hawthorne Thelma Guimbellot Ronald Halbrook Aan Carrington Harry F. Calhoun James T. Hardy Mangham Calhoun Hardy

Prince Charles to Be Christened at Buckingham Palace

Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth name their son Charles Philip Arthur George. The christening will be held in a Buckingham Palace state room with Archbishop of Canterbury officiating. King George VI plans to attend as eight relatives serve as sponsors.

London Prince Philip Charles Philip Arthur George Borough of Westminster John Stanley Clare Palace Food Ministry Philip Prince Charles of Edinburgh Church of England Buckingham Palace Canterbury Bonnie Price Charlie Lord Beaverbrook Daily Express King Charles II Bonnie Prince Charlie Charles II James II George II Charles Elizabeth George VI Queen Victoria

Monoroe Fight Leaves Two Injured and One Arrested

A Monroe street brawl on DeSiard near midnight left LaSalle Johnson, 37, charged with aggravated battery after a melee. John Franklin Hill was hospitalized at Charity Hospital with a head injury. another arrest followed the incident.

Monroe DeSiard Street LaSalle Johnson John Franklin Hill Charity Hospital Hill

Death of Mrs. A. I. Miller in Greenville S C

Word arrived of the death of Mrs. A I Miller of Greenville South Carolina sister of Mrs J R Worsham and Mrs L C Grimsley She belonged to the O E S and graduated from Mississippi Women's College in Meridian.

A. I. Miller Greenville, S. C J. R. Worsham L. C. Grimsley

Local Radio Schedule Highlights Afternoon to Late Evening

A detailed 1930s style radio lineup lists U P News Gibbs hour by hour with musical programs, talk shows, dramas, and guest stars. Notable entries include Ernest Tubbs Hillbilly Show Kay Kyser and Abbott and Costello ABC blocks plus evening news and variety acts.

U P Gibbs U. P Ernest Tubbs Martin Agronsky Breakfast Club Eleanor Roosevelt Kay Kyser Ted Malone Harmony Caraven U. P News Jack Beall U. P. News Mack Ward Hollywood Claudia Johnny Green Plymouth L. Gibbs Pierce Bing Crosby Milton Berle Joe Hasel O'Henry Congress Hotel ABC

Radio Programs Schedule Highlights and Mix of Shows

A dense listing of network radio programs with times and station tags outlines evening to midnight programming across multiple networks. It notes varying anchors, repeats, comedy, drama, news, and music blocks featuring hosts such as Lowell Thomas and Meredith Willson, along with serials like The Beulah Skit and The Great Gildersleeve.

Abe Chs Abe-East Niddies Abe-West Mbs-East Widdies Mbs-West Abe You Ahe Lowell Thomas Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Bob Creeby Nbe Cha Mr. Chameleon Cbs Gildersleeve

Radio Listings and Cracker Barrel Advert

A radio schedule fragment lists NBC and local programs with times for Morning to late night shows. It notes gelatin usage surpassing 18 million pounds annually for desserts photography and medicine.

Ark-La-Tex Jubilee Radio Schedule Highlights

A dense listing of KWKH Shreveport programming across day parts from 5:00 p m to 1:05 a m includes local shows like Cousin Emmy and Her Kinfolks Hank Williams Johnny and Jack and Harmie Smith. CBS network fare with Arthur Godfrey and Ed Murrow. soap operas Guiding Light and This Is Nora Drake. and news updates from Zeke Clements and the World Wide News edition.

Ark-La-Tex Emmy Her Frank Page Bailes Brothers Bill Cudaback CBS Arthur Godfrey Dr Malone Wendy Warren Jenny Helen Trent Gal Zeke Clements Juniper Junction World Wide News Guiding Light Johnny & Jack Harmie Emith Nora Drake Ernie Cote Glee Club David Harum Hilltop House Hint Lunt Peter Donald Herb Shriner Lowell Thomas Beulah Jack Smith Claib Edward R. Murrow Mr. Chamelion Dr Christian Wastin Capital Cloakroom Logan Stewart

Local Broadcast Schedule Highlights with Classic Radio Clubs

A dense listing shows Bastrop, Fairfield, and nearby clubs and programs throughout the day. It lists alarm clock segments, news editions, music and talk shows, and special features from morning devotions to the final edition news, with hourly slots and program names.

Sien Fairfield Four Luiy Belle & Scotty Kilroy Rendezvous Jan Garber Myrt Marge Hal Derwin Duke of Paducah Stamp's Baxter Bing Chol of the Hawaiian Echoes Emile Cote Glee Club Sportsman

Woman seeks missing false teeth in Christmas court plea

In Chicago Judge Sabath heard Marie Houlihan request aid to recover her dentures lost since December 3. Her husband John Houlihan, jailed for a break in, may be asked to reveal the teeth. Attorneys Joseph H Becker and Norman Becker represent her as they plan efforts to retrieve the dentures.

Chicago Marie Houlihan Joseph Sabath Joseph H Norman Becker Sabaths Sabath Mrs. Houlihan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baker Shoe CO Hohner Kent Dew Catalpa Fourth Judicial District Fred Fudickar, Jr R. Dean Farr L. C. Noland, Jr Senator Hickenlooper Iowa Watkins Utah Missouri Pacific L. C. L Missouri Pacific Louisiana Pickett Bae A RIO Defense Prince Negro S. C KMEM Mike Dick Tracy Edwin C. Ail Elmer Davis Xavier Cugat Abbott and Costello Lina Fly Gardner Duffy Tavern Abe Gabriel Heatter Groadcast District Attorney Abe James Melton Abe Family Theater Manhattan Playhouse Abe Capital Cloakroom Meredith Willson Abc-West KNOE World News NBC Happiness Exchange Fred Waring Lera Lawton J Irving Veterans Administration Knoe Melody Theater NJC Knoek Melody Theater Pepper Young Clem McCarthy Uncle Remus Louisiana News Sighs of Our Times H V. Kaltenborn Brondle Great Gildersleeve Shreveport Ktry Bastrop Tufasday Sutters Gold Edward Arnold, Lee Tracy Binnie Barnes Bugs Bunny Casanova Ga News & Wolf Hotel Sherman Deve Hotel Sherman Garage Bete Davis Montgomery George Montgomery and Ruth Cameron - Roman Brazil Daredevils OF the Robert Livingston Mae Clarke DELTA Dana Andrews Jean Peters Monto Hale Pamela Blake Iids Robert Wits With Anna Sten Neville WSM Grand Ole Opry Nashville, Tennessee Blue Grass Boys Blue Grass Also Shuffy Buckeye Sneezleweed The Shenandoah Valley V. F. W. Posts Dallas Frances Hotel S¢ AirRail Delta Air Freight Harbuck Mgr Mr. Prewitt Mr. Dennis
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