Southern association evaluates elementary education study
The Southern Association promotes cooperative study in elementary education with evaluative criteria to guide schools. A 1949 workshop bulletin at the University of Florida outlines criteria for evaluating progress, presented to Ouachita parish elementary principals led by Superintendent Mack Avants and supervisor Chrissie Williams. Dr. Mary Wilson explained aims and plans, urging a 1949–1950 review to shape goals and community planning.
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University of Florida
Ouachita Parish
Mack Avants
Chrissie H. Williams
Mary Wilson
Ruston
Louisiana
South
Southland
Bulletin
Turning Point in Education Improves Opportunities for Children
A turning point marks upward progress in education across elementary, secondary, and college levels, aiming to broaden access and enhance learning outcomes for all children. The initiative targets expanded resources, better teaching, and inclusive programs to raise achievement nationwide.
Winnsboro to stage cantata at First Methodist
Winnsboro Louisiana December 19 The First Methodist Church will present a cantata on December 22 at 7 50 pm under director Mrs Nolan Moore entitled Song of the Holy Night Based on carols the program features Look Back to Bethlehem The City of David The Holy Night Glory to God At the Manger The Good Shepherd Song of the Holy Night and more Organ music will be by Mrs Dave Anders After the cantata attendees will gather in the church basement for a visit to the Christmas tree laden with goodies Also noted in the United States 87 percent of farmers have automobiles and 36 5 percent have trucks
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Winnsboro
First Methodist Church
W. H. Bengtson
Nolan Moore
Bethlehem
City of David
Dave Anders
Angel Street drama shines despite candlelit chaos
The Little Theatre’s Angel Street closed a six day run at Selman Field in Monroe under candlelight after a local power outage. Director Stocker Fontelieu and cast delivered a strong performance as lighting from candles added a mid-Victorian mood. An unexpected Santa visit lifted spirits at Veterans Hospital, where Monroe volunteers brought joy to over four hundred veterans with treats and gifts.
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Angel Street
Selman Field Playhouse
Stocker Fontelieu
Fontelieu
J. W. Cunningham
Gilbert Faulk
New Orleans
Santa
John
Mary
Monroe
Veterans Hospital
Monroe Day
Santa Claus
Youth hunted in Blue Mountains search efforts.
Walla Walla, Dec. 19. An 18-year-old youth, Donald McDonald, has been missing four days in the snowbound Blue Mountains. Search parties on skis and snowshoes, led by volunteers, scoured Black Snake ridge area as near-zero temperatures persisted. A companion, Jack Farquharson, returned frostbitten and exhausted after trying to organize a hunt for two days.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Blue Mountains
Donald McDonald
Jack Farquharson
Sheriff's Office
Farquharson
Black Snake Ridge
Here
Clayton Girl Seriously Hurt In Highway Crash
A 17 year old Clayton girl Miss Elizabeth Ellis is in critical condition at Ferriday Hospital with head injuries after the car she rode in overturned on the Ferriday Jonesville highway near Ferriday. Roscoe McKee 33 of Wisner, driver, is jailed on driving under the influence charges after the crash. Billie Compton 23 of Wisner was a third occupant with a severe cut on the car.
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Ferriday
Clayton
Ferriday Hospital
Ferriday-Jonesville
Ferriday City Limits
Elizabeth Ellis
J. Hartwell Love
Roscoe McKee
Wisner
Marriage Licenses Issued in Monroe and Surrounding Areas
Billy Mathews aged 24 and Valetta Lee Pruett aged 21, both residents of Monroe, obtained marriage licenses. M. R. Holloway, 19, of Eros, and Edna Fay Burton, 16, of West Monroe, also received licenses.
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Billy Mathews
Valetta Lee Pruett
Monroe
M. R. Holloway
Eros
Edna Fay Burton
West Monroe
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Commerce, Ga
Louisville
Frances Hotel
United States
Duncan Phyfe
Monroe, la
Little Theatre
Montayans
Tony Veary
Maurice Glazer
Frank Breese
Monroyans
Compton
Jonesville
Jimmie Harp
Clayton Girl
R & A Jewelers
Paramount Theatre
A&j
Beret
Style Shop
Shoe Dept
Daniel Green
Will de Lane
Denier
DeSiard
Walnut
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