Santa Claus Visits Central Grammar Christmas Tree
Santa Claus paid his initial visit to his throne at the gaily lighted community Christmas tree on the campus of Central Grammar School Sunday night. Children visited him from 7 to 9 pm and will be there each night at the same hours. The North Monroe Lions Club sponsors the event and invites all children to Thursday night gift distribution, requiring gift cards obtained by writing to The Community Christmas Tree.
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Santa Claus
Central Grammar School
North Monroe Lions Club
Alley Oop Helper Spreads Christmas Cheer in East Carroll
Powell, Martin and Barrett Unit No 37 of the Legion Auxiliary organize a Christmas program for needy families in East Carroll parish. The report notes a humorous aside about a culinary fact that cooked raisins lose weight, illustrating the local feature style.
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Lake Providence
Powell, Martin
Barrett
Legion Auxiliary
East Carroll Parish
Syrian army moves to arrest Hennawi after coup claims
In Damascus a group of Syrian officers imprisoned General Sami Hennawi, accused of conspiring with foreign powers against Prime Minister Hasem Bey Attasi. A military spokesman called it a disciplinary measure within the army, while Cairo sources hinted at a renewed coup by Zaim loyalists and possible plans for a Greater Syria. Assad Talas was also arrested as the army claimed to hand governance to legitimate leaders.
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Damascus
Syria
Sami Henawi
Husni Zaim
Hennawi
Hasem Bey Attasi
Cairo
Zaim
Hemawi
Iraq
Jordan
Syrian Army
Assad Talas
Adem Sheishakli
Hennani
Radio Damascus
Radio
Coup era label hinted as new regime forms in Syria
Arab sources claim Communique No One signaled a new regime after the coup. They say Colonel Sheishakli, the army commander, was closely tied to President Zaim, though tensions grew in the final days of Zaim’s rule.
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Sheishakli
Zaim
Great Britain’s woodland area drops below five percent
A historic shift shows Britain shrinking from a forest country to less than five percent of its land area classified as woodland. The change underscores ongoing environmental and land-use challenges across the United Kingdom, with policy debates on reforestation and conservation intensifying.
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Great Britain
Farm Committee Members Named in East Carroll Parish
East Carroll Parish farmers elected on December 16 for 1950 positions. Ward by ward lists include delegates and alternates such as Howard Wise L. F. McAdams J. F. Parker and others with chairmen and vice chairmen named. Delegates meet December 22 to elect the county parish committee for 1950.
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Lake Providence
East Carroll Parish
Ward 1
Howard Wise
E. H. Johnston
J. F. Parker
A. M. Pierce
L. F. McAdams
Joe Martin
H. L
C. L. Jones
R. M. Harlan
W. D. Brown
Keener Howard
Earl Oswalt
Arthur Crump
Brady Oswalt
John Rodge
Aaron Ross
Glen Wiggins
W. H. Patrick
M. E. Trawick
Morris Coleman
W. S. Mitchell
E. M. Smitherman
Roy Morrow
Hardy Arledge
Men in Service Honors Shah Aboard Valley Forge
Seamen John L. Head and Charlie W. Sowell of U S N. from Olla and Monroe took part in ceremonies for the Shah of Iran aboard the aircraft carrier U S S Valley Forge in San Diego California. The Shah arrived with a 21 gun salute and was presented with a model ship by Captain H B Temple. Brownies in Winnsboro hold Christmas party with 27 members performing carols and scenes led by various girls.
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John L. Head
Olla
Iran
U. S. S. Valley Forge
San Diego
Calif
Shah
H. B. Temple
Charlie W. Sowell
J. B. Sowell
Monroe
Winnsboro
Brownies
Ann Marionneaux
Santa Claus
Ann Tillman
Diane McBride
Nellie Lou Stitt
Margaret Ann Sims
Mary Margaret Mulhearn
RADIO PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY AT KMLB 1440
Daily broadcasts list start at 3:00 with Club 345 Hollywood Paula Stone, then Vesper Period U P News Jack Armstrong. Evening features include M G M Theater of the Air Lionel Barrymore Handel's Messiah and congressman Otto Passman. News and headlines close with News Summary and Line at midnight.
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Hollywood
USA
Paula Stone
U. P. News
Jack Armstrong
Marvin Miller
Philo Vance
Lionel Barrymore
Ted Malone
Otto Passman
Radio Schedule excerpt at KNOE 1390
A fragmentary listing shows a dense KNOE 1390 broadcast day from morning through midnight. Programs include Spinner Sanctum Monte Magee Show Carvalcade of Music and a range of news, sports, and entertainment shows.
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Monte Magee
Art van Damme Quint
Louisiana News
Guy Lombardo
Band of America
Michael Shayne
Evening Radio Schedule From Shreveport 1130
A detailed lineup lists broadcasts from 3:00 PM to 1:05 AM on Shreveport station 1130, featuring local programs and CBS shows. Highlights include Saddle Serenade, Lux Radio Theatre, Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts, Inner Sanctum, and President Truman coverage, with recurring local segments such as 1130 Club and News-Weather slots.
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Shreveport
Kitocycles
CBS
Harmie Smith
Curt Massey
Lowell Thomas
Beulah
Jack Smith
Club
Edward R. Murrow
Arthur Godfrey
Lux Radio Theatre
Lux Radio Theater
Bob Hawk
Frank Page
Truman
Ferriday Santa Claus Parade Opens Christmas Season
Ferriday held its annual Santa Claus parade through the main streets starting at 2 PM. The Ferriday band joined ensembles from Natchez and Jonesville, with Santa Claus—portrayed by a local businessman—distributing gifts donated by Ferriday merchants. The Ferriday Boy Scouts marched as residents decorated for Christmas, and hundreds lined the streets to view the event.
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Ferriday
Santa Claus
Natchez
Jonesville
Ferriday Boy Scouts
Births Wright Bendel Clinic Bonnie Gayle Norma Sue
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Rowton of route 1 Kelly welcomed a daughter Bonnie Gayle born December 15. Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. McMullin of route 1 Monroe welcomed a daughter Norma Sue born December 13.
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Wright-Bendel Clinic
D. E. Rowton
Route 1
Kelly
Bonnie Gayle
Norman B. McMullin
Monroe
Norma Sue
Network Programs Time Zone Note
Eastern standard time is used with subtract one hour for central standard and two hours for mountain standard. Some stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute changes are not included.
Evening Radio Schedule Snapshot for December 19
A dense listing of radio programming from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. featuring news, music, dramas, and variety shows across networks. Notable items include Frank Sinatra Songs, Gordon MacRae Show, Inner Sanctum Mystery, Peter Salem Affairs, and Dave Garroway Show with multiple repeats and cross-network times.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abe-East Kiddies
Abe-West
Mbs-East
Sibs-West
Nbe
Cbhs
Ebs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Eebs
Ecbs
Gordon MacRae
Cbs
Barlow
3 -Tv
Godfrey
Cbs-Tv
Henry Taylor
Abe Peter Salem
Bodily Weed
Nbc-Tv
Martin & Lewis
Irma
Dave Garroway
Abe Bob Hawk
Ralph Norman
Abc News
News & Variety
Modern Laundry and Dry Cleaning Institution Ad
Advertises a Germ-Free Laundry and Dry Cleaning service claiming health benefits. Urges husbands to use the modern facility to relieve wives of weekly laundry worries. Invites calls to phone 102 for courteous solicitors to assist.
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Lor Ping
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Great Dan Patch
White Savage
Maria Montex
Jon Hall
Post Office
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Humphrey
Glenn Ford
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Cesar Romero
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Oumade Havilland
Snake Pit
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EL Paso
John Pat’ Grill
Sterling Hayden
Glorce
Hayes
Paulette Goddard
Arts Areateran of
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Errol Flynn
Greer Gerson
Walter Pidgeon
Uncle Larry
Cony Robins
Bernhardt Bldg
TEMCO
Me Dykes Co
Louisville
Camellias
Purple Dawn
Carey
Holmes
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