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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
2
Bette Davis delivers her finest performance in The Letter at Paramount today and tomorrow for the last times. Herbert Marshall supports with an endearing portrayal in the W Somerset Maugham adaptation noted for its oriental background and splendor.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on December 19 1940 Jemez Pueblo youths are described as studying to be medicine men and theological students, prompting a request for deferred draft status. Governor George Toledo argues priests are essential to pueblo well being while Adjutant General R C Cheriton questions the basis. The first government approved chute station is planned for Kansas City in September 1941.
A list records questionnaire recipients for Board No 1 and Board No 2 in Monroe and West Monroe. Names include multiple residents with addresses such as 919 Adams Street, 208 South Twenty-Third Street, 1321 DeSiard Street, and 3505 Lee Avenue. The roster spans many streets and notes several colored individuals.
Swartz, Dec. 19 Special The Swartz Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. C. B. Hammett’s home for a Christmas party. President Mrs. T. G. Johnson discussed Economic Rehabilitation Is the First Line of Defense. Jewel McQuiller presented yearbooks, W. E. Quinn gave gifts from a decorated tree, and Hammett received a large gift from the group and parish council. Refreshments were served to club members listed.
A number of Tensas parish men have been drafted and sent to Camp Beauregard for one year of military service. Named by the local board are Leonard Gilbreath James Willmer Ramsay Tom D. Collins Henry Forer Lindsay Bright and Earl Randolph Chandler.
Shelby Doss was elected president of the Ruston High School 4-H Club. Alesa Boddie and Clarice Saint were chosen as vice president and secretary, with Earl Riser as building council representative and Patsy Ruth Post as student council representative, Bob Adkins as reporter.
The Y's Men's Christmas tree celebration will be held Friday at Northeast Junior College for about 450 underprivileged children. WPA toy project funds, club money, and Santa Claus gifts supply toys candy and fruit. Children will ride to the event by school bus and be assisted by club members.
Alabama asked Louisiana to extradite Willie Well Duncan requested by Mobile County on charges of assault with intent to murder in the 1939 attack on Doris Virginia Duncan.
City and parish schools will close Friday afternoon and remain out until Monday December 30. Northeast Junior College observes holidays from Friday to Monday January 6, while Bish Mathis Institute students end Friday and return Thursday January 2.
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