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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

3

Flying Cadets Sought By U S Air Corps

The War Department offers eligible former flying cadets a non pilot training track in engineering related to aircraft maintenance. Twelve week courses at New York University and Purdue University begin January 1941, leading to nine month total training and commission as 2nd lieutenant, air reserve. Applications via Sergeant Harold B. McNemar, Monroe post office building, office 6082.

War Department Air Corps Air Reserve United States New York University Purdue University Air Corps Technical School Army Airplane Mechanics Army Air Corps Harold B. McNemar Army Monroe

Little green cap sules advertised for physicians use

The advertisement promotes little green capsule preparations prescribed by doctors for about twenty five years. They are said to stimulate the liver and bile flow, aid intestinal fermentation, and relieve constipation. BI capsules come in boxes of 3 for life or 12 for the. For sale at close drug stores.

Actress Marries Lind Hayes In Yuma Ceremony

Hollywood actress Mary Healy aged 22 formerly of New Orleans wed Peter Lind Hayes 25 Hollywood entertainer in a Yuma Arizona ceremony officiated by the Rev. J. C. Bobb. The brief bulletin notes the couple’s ages and professions.

Yuma Ariz Mary Healy Hollywood New Orleans Peter Lind Hayes J. C. Bobb

Busby Addresses Winnsboro Lions Club on Safety

Winnsboro December 18 special Busby of the Monroe Police Department told Winnsboro Lions Club safety matters noting unwarranted speed accounts for most US automobile fatalities and that in one year about 37 000 people die from reckless driving with 4500 under 15 and over 1 000 000 injured plans for a community safety program were discussed at the luncheon which drew a large crowd.

Winnsboro United States J. M. Busby Monroe Busby

Eastern Star officers elected in Tallulah chapter

In Tallulah on December 18 Mrs Z L Chambliss and Z L Chambliss were chosen worthy matron and patron at a Tallulah Chapter Order of Eastern Star meeting. Other officers named include Mrs T Ed Williams associate matron and associate patron, Mrs Eunice Chandler conductress, Mrs Ralph Lee associate conductress, Mrs W H Rogillio secretary and Miss Ida Bloom treasurer.

Tallulah Z. L. Chambliss Order of Eastern Star T. Ed Williams Eunice Chandler Ralph Lee W. H. Rogillio Ida Bloom

Solons Back Jones On Plan For State Loan

Louisiana lawmakers from the third coastal district vote unanimously to authorize a governor loan up to 5 million dollars as a legislature poll opens. Governor Sam Jones uses group conferences to discuss finances and may decide loan size after evaluating revenue. Senator Frank Ellis says solons and governor are in agreement and happy with the plan.

Baton Rouge Third Canal District Sam Jones Board of Liquidation A. P. Tugwell Frank M. Bacque Lafayette Frank Ellis Covington Jones Senate Solons

Wages urged for jewelry workers with 35 and 40 cents

A industry committee urged 35 and 40 cent minimum hourly rates for jewelry manufacturing to wage hour chief Colonel Fleming. The 40 cent rate would apply to higher quality material workers, 35 cent to others, affecting about 8,000 workers mostly in New England and New York.

Washington Philip B. Fleming New England New York

Pageant in Waterproof Presents Expectant Hearts Christmas Play

Members of the Texas Road Community Sunday School staged a Christmas pageant titled Expectant Hearts at the Presbyterian church in Waterproof on Sunday. The event highlighted community participation and the holiday spirit.

Texas Road Community Sunday School Presbyterian Church Waterproof

Seals Sale Progressing Nicely This Christmas

The Ouachita Tuberculosis and Public Health Association reports growing Christmas seal donations. More letters arrive daily and many buyers find the health bond convenient, with each purchase acting as a bullet against tuberculosis in Ouachita parish.

Ouachita Tuberculosis and Public Health Association Guachita Parish

Initiation Held in Delta Chapter of Eastern Star

Seven candidates were initiated in the Delta chapter of the Order of Eastern Star during a district meeting for patrons and past patrons. A banquet followed the initiation ceremony at the Sevier Cafes.

Delta Chapter Order of Eastern Star Paratrons Sevier Cafs

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