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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1952
Page
7
Answer to Question No. 1 explains that grown children cling to parental habits and emotions, promoting a guide on whether one is old enough to marry. Question No. 2 references Willard Libby and a water age scale using tritium for weather and groundwater study. Question No. 3 notes bees defend their hive with sterile workers dying after stinging in biologists' view.
Sabbath services at the Seven Day Adventist Church were led by Pastor Elder Martin C. Shain. Frank Benson of Alexandria sang The Love of God. Ten baptized at 11:00, three joining the local church, seven uniting with the Conference Church. A dinner followed at the recreation center in West Monroe. Elder A. A. Perkins to speak December 19 on Is Church Membership Necessary for Salvation.
Woodmen of the World elected H. J. Bouler past consul commander W. H. Ricks consul commander Odie Sturdivant Adv. Lt Harry Green wood banker R. B. Frith Sr. escort Clyde L. Tohl secretary Freddie Spillers watchman Clifton Ferris sentry auditors George Screpetis Johnny Newsom W. H. Greenwood Delegates to the Louisiana head camp Lafayette March 1953 Bouler Harry Greenwood Frith Sr Plan open meeting January 6 for officer installation
An easy formula to help you become a happy poised person. To obtain a copy send 15c coin and SASE with city and state to Dr. A E Wiggam care of Monroe News Star.
In Bisbee Arizona FBI agents and sheriffs’ posse hundreds strong comb the desert for two youths and two would be killers. The search along the Mexican border centers on Kenneth Maurer 20 wanted for his mother and sister slayings and Peter Saunders 18 who escaped from a state hospital ward after being convicted in a prior killing. Two unidentified Black suspects who wounded Patrolman Wootan are also being pursued as planes report being fired upon. The operation continues with air and ground teams across rugged terrain.
A New York column reflects on age via John Barrymore and Will Rogers with wry quotes. It notes a Lexington barber shop aroma pairing bay rum and bread, jokes about robbers avoiding barbers, and a Runyon film update. The piece recalls Buzz and Mary Fawcett’s pets, Carter’s mirror mishap, and Charles Laughton’s stage roots.
Mayor deLesseps Morrison said he protested to the Office of Price Stabilization against a proposed rate increase by United Gas Pipeline and Louisiana Power and Light Co. The plan would raise city gas costs by about 1.8 million dollars a year, with the city contesting jurisdiction and lack of notice. United Gas officials argued contracts do not guarantee supply but commit to efforts to provide gas.
Joint ceremonies at Dubach City Hall installed 18 Masons and Eastern Star officers. Masons named Phil Collins as worshipful master and others including Archie Colvin and A G McKee as senior and junior wardens. Eastern Star installed Velma Larance, Leon Larance, E J Larance among their officers.
Mrs. Rougon Cox as worthy matron Rev. A. B. Odom as worthy patron Mrs. Velma English as associate matron and Mack Henry as associate patron are listed in a brief ceremony record.
Swami Santha No. 102 at Castle Hall named its officers for the ensuing year. Rani Callie Crow Rajah L. L. Blanchard Princess Katie Smith Pundita Edith Thompson Puro ulla Velma Harrell treasurer Pearl McClanahan scribe Tempie Heywood Rishi Mildred Young second warder Lucille Johnston first warder Elaine Young director of the work Inez Brown Sa man Harriett Thompson imperial deputy Sara Shows imperial representative Inez Brown alternate representative Louise Fleet. Twenty one new Nomads were taken in Swami Santha No. 102 for the year 1952 including Harriett Thompson Erline Ethridge Myrtis Hampton Jack Hampton H. H. McManus Jewell E. Brantley Naimi Paulin Alice Miller Beatrice Pringle Mildred Young Lucille Johnston George Browman Clyde Pohl Emily Griggs Zora Minor and Dean Stegall.
Citizens in Trujillo the Dominican Republic capital honor U S Marine Corps by naming a major road Avenida U. S. Marine Corps in appreciation for services.
Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias holds its regular meeting Thursday at 8 pm in Castle Hall 127% St. John St with the third rank of knight to be awarded and all members urged to attend. it is the lodge’s last meeting.
The note states there will be no meeting on the Thursday night that falls on December 25, 1952, Christmas Day. It advises thorough kitchen hygiene to deter pests, including washing dishes or at least rinsing them, and keeping garbage covered. It also mentions Brussels sprouts were brought to the United States around 1800.
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