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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
5
A local Knights Of Columbus gathering welcomed Santa Claus as a visiting figure. Children and wives of members received gifts during the event, with attendees noting cheerful exchanges and small presents distributed amid a festive, community spirit.
An informal Christmas gathering occurred with emcee, Foley Toe as host, and attendees enjoying the evening. Guests conversed and planned activities as music and entertainment filled the event. Local organizers led the program and prepared refreshments for participants.
Local pageant planned at St Mathew's School with students and staff preparing a Christmas program. Directors announce a festive display featuring choir performances, nativity scenes, and seasonal readings for families and the community.
Firemen found a man's body identified as Frank Woocatra near the Ouambeita river embankment. The body was wrapped in a money bag later taken from a wall near the sea wall and examined by authorities as investigators search for clues.
Dr. Edo Markovitch director general of Yugoslav state export society was killed in a pistol duel with police during raids seeking evidence of foreign sponsorship of Communist demonstrations. His daughter, a Belgrade university student, was arrested last week as a leader of a student protest in which 70 were wounded.
In Washington on December 19 an announcement stated employers may pay necessary wages in installments to help workers meet earnings standards. The plan aims to bring wage terms into accord with existing regulations and outlines details from official sources.
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