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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1946

Page

14

Schools Here Close Friday For Christmas Holidays

Northeast Junior College Ouachita Parish schools and Monroe city system close Friday for Christmas. Junior college resumes January 6. Ouachita Parish schools take a one week vacation with classes resuming December 3. City of Monroe schools will permit further details.

Northeast Junior College Ouachita Parish City of Monroe

Christmas School Breaks and Resumption Dates

Pupils have until January 2 to finish before classes resume. St. Matthew's parochial school closes for the holiday. Classes resume January 6. All schools held Christmas exercises and exchanged gifts as part of seasonal celebrations.

St. Matthew's Parochial

Gift found and delivered to Sarah Sue's class

A Christmas gift for seven year old Sarah Sue from William Earl Phillips was found by a state trooper on U S 80 east of Monroc and delivered to Central Grammar School. First grade teacher Dorothy Scott identified the pupils names from the policeman's report and matched the gifts. Sarah Sue is the daughter of D R Stovall of 108 South Third Street. William Earl is the son of E Phillips of U S 80 east of Monroc. A stray note mentions King Kamehameha who founded Hawaii in 1810 after island conquests.

Sarah Sue William Earl Phillips U. S. 80 Monroc Central Grammar School Dorothy Scott D. R. Stovall South Third Street William Earl E. Phillips Nue Monroe Robbie Bullock Goldie Copes John Freeman Mitchell Montgomery Bessie Jackson Poland South Grand St Loyd Coon Otis Johnson Ames Leachman T. J. Poland Uriah W. Pickens Columbia Road Trumen Crovelle G. O. Dooley John Gallaspy A. N. Landrum B. Hunt Lovers Lane South Grand Street Alma Jarrell Verne Terzia B. J. Rellaud June Nelson W. H. Strong Lee Avenue Louis Savance Louise Thompson L. M. Welch E. C. Scholars Corrinne Warrington City Barn Nettie Evans Lutie Etheridge James H. Moore C. B. Shultz Joshua Warrington W. J. Lowe W. L. DeMoss W. H. Faust W. &. Hooter W. A. Brandt City Hall West Monroe Woodard H Coats Paul E. Cowan Doyie Goodlett R. I. Kennedy Ida H. Benson Natchitoches and Cypress Streets J. G. Cobb John H. Watkins R. H. Heacock G. E. Meredith W. E. Latham W. T. Hemphill Ambassador Club North Side of Highway 80 John R. Frantom Jack V. Hampton J. T. Landrum Kate McGuire Oscar Dopson Coulson Montgomery St Luther A. Branch Roy C. Jordan A. C. Oxford Edward Cotham J. H. Coulson Claiborne St Ruth Hattaway Katie McGee H. P. Smith H. 8. Snyder Webb Goodlet Downing Lillian Nelson M. L. McMurrain Clayton Street Isabelle Gibbs Elina Greer J W. Irby Mattie Lou Lester Floyd McCormick Arkansas Highway R. M. Stamper Phil 8. Smith P. M. Donald Guy Hollinsworth Jack Henry Green Gables Cypress Street Lewis Bivens J. B. Brown Elia Cash R. G. Hart O. E. Noah Mnasonic Hall Calhoun Gertrude Downs I. R Hogan Howard W. Butler Reese Camp D. R. Richardson Finley Howie W. Griggs W. J. Brooks Tucker Butler J. M. Curbizlerk M. H. Foster Dadeville Clayton Dickerson C. C. Puller Chet P. Holloway W H. Mayes Newsom Coon Jonesboro Road Enoch E. Head R. J. Armstrong Aldan E. Tolbird Sid Bennett C. B. Griggs Hendrix’ Store Clifton Rayner L. B. Pylan Dwight FE. Owens J.B. M . Clerk M. L. Peacock Edwin Theus Island Drive Monrose W. Webster S. FE. Huey Henry Charles LeDeaux C. T. Munholland J. W. Griffith Municipal Golf Club House Kate Allison W. A. Bickham Fred A. Coon George I. Hemphill Jeanette Roddey Episcopal Parish House Glenmar Street Guy Campbell E. G. Hinkle Louis P. Landry M. McReynolds Bessie M. Stern Georgia Tucker School Rookh Harrison Addie Holloway Lester N. Waddel Laura Worsham Mark Stroud Carter North 6Th Street Thomas M. Keller Thomas H. Mulhearn C. North D. Curtis Smith L. H. Carter Kalil 310 Bros Avenue Daisy Gray Fred N. Kalil J. E. Marx Douglas Nance Zilpah Baker Twin City Plumbing Co North 3Rd Street Dollie Cornett J. N. Knowles Thomas W. Leigh Paul D. Plyler Gladys Frierson Louisville Avenue E. £. Kelley Frank May C. Wise Ben F. Tatum Tony Jacola Studebaker’s Agency L. O. Wilkinson J. R. Anders Miss Little Foy Florence Dupree Tony Dispenza Trading Post Washington Street J. B. Rutledge J. W. Hart John T. Mason Sam Messina L. H. Henderson Scott Truck & Tractor Co DeSiard St Paul Bruscato R. L. Coats W. M. Hale D. L. Roper Jack Battaglia Luffey C. Beadles Henry D. Bower Louis L. DeCelle Jack P. Humble C. A. Hunt A. D John E. Coon Ouachita Parish Lillian E. Collins Board

Yale program of carols draws large city students

Despite cold weather a large audience attends a Christmas carol program Thursday night at Neville High School auditorium. Fourth grade and grammar students perform with Neville junior high participants. Miss Clara Hall directs with piano aid from Mrs. P A Pouz.

Neville High School Neville Clara Hall P. A. Pouz

Slugged and robbed Hollywood target identified

Dee 20 year old Amsterdam reported two men slugged him with a pistol in front of his home and robbed $3,100 cash and a $1,000 ring. He was treated for cuts at a police hospital. In other notes a 1940s Pacific War malaria fact states Anopheles mosquitoes disabled eight times as many soldiers as Japanese during early stages, and by 1943 malaria caused far fewer Army deaths.

Hollywood Dee Manuel Amsterdam Morrie Armeterdam Pacific

Koreans, Japanese police clash at Tokyo residence

In Tokyo a crowd of about 2000 Koreans forced a police cordon and battled officers at Premier Yoshida's residence. Ten Koreans and ten Japanese policemen were injured as doors and windows were smashed in a 20 minute melee. U S troops and metropolitan police ordered the crowd to disperse.

Tokyo Yoshida League of Koreans Japan U. S

Reunion of Stagg and Heffelfinger in Texas

Houston hosts a post season Optimist Bowl charity game for 500 Texas boys. Amos Alonzo Stagg and Pudge Heffelfinger, famed figures from 1889 era, reunite as Stagg coaches the College of the Pacific against North Texas State while proceeds fund a La Porte home for underprivileged youths.

Houston Tex Pudge Heffelfinger Little Amos Alonzo Stagg Stagg Stockton Calif Heffelfinger College of the Pacific North Texas State Minneapolis Yale Texas

Argentine Court Frees Suspected War Nazis in Argentina

A federal court in Buenos Aires released four men accused of Nazi activity during World War II. Carlo Mario Manfrini Juan Prieto Carlos Leitner and Guillermo Lidenstruth were freed in habeas corpus proceedings, with the court ruling the constitution protects them from summary arrest or expulsion and guarantees them trials. The government had ordered their arrest for expulsion despite a prior supreme court ruling on fair trial concerns.

Buenos Aires

Ban on vests and two pants suits revoked

Washington December 20 The Office of Temporary Controls lifted the four year ban on manufacture of two pants suits and on vests for double breasted suits. The Civilian Production Administration OTC division said restrictions are no longer necessary due to increased clothing production.

Washington Office of Temporary Controls Civilian Production Administration Division OTC

Cotton Markets Edge Higher In New Orleans Trading

New Orleans cotton futures rose on year end covering with gains of 55 cents to 1.55 a bale by midmorning. March and July contracts led, with prices advancing before easing on hedge selling as New York trading showed volatile action and a Census Bureau report noted 1946 crop ginnings at 7,782,862 bales.

New Orleans BUA New York Bureau of Census

Leading stocks edge higher on early New York market

New York stocks extended their recovery in early trading with gains for leaders including American Can Hiram Walker Radio Corp Chesapeake and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Goodrich Chrysler U S Steel General Motors Great Northern American Radiator and International Harvester.

New York American Can Hiram Walker Radio Corp Chesapeake and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Goodrich Chrysler U. S. Steel General Motors Great Northern American Radiator International Harvester

Livestock Prices Mixed as Hogs and Cattle Trade Report

Chicago livestock market reports salable hogs 5000 total 13000 active market up about 75 cents across weights with top $22.00 for 190-220 pounds and bulk at $21.50-$21.75 for 270-325 pounds. Cattle and calves steady with steer and heifer yearlings $19.00-$23.50, beef cows $11.75-$14.50, vealers $23.00 down.

Chicago USDA

Butter And Eggs Market Report

Butter steady in Chicago on December 20 with receipts of 376,239 and prices unchanged. Eggs were weak with receipts of 10,514 and quotations for various U S extra and standard grades listed from 38 to 46 cents per dozen and current receipts 36 to 37 cents. dirties 29 to 30.

Chicago U.S U. S

Potatoes Prices and Shipments Reported in Chicago

Potatoes arrivals 56 on track 174 total U S shipments 644 Idaho Russett Burbanks 3.00 3.20 Colorado Red McClures 2.75 3.05 Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 2.40 3.00 all U S No 1 quality In peacetime beeswax used in ointments cold creams nail polishes wood finishing and candle making.

Chicago USDA U. S Idaho Russett Burbanks Colorado Red McClures Nebraska Bliss

Monroe Election Set for January 28 1947 Bonds on City Projects

The Monroe City Council orders a January 28 1947 election to approve two bonds. Proposition 1 seeks 1 408 000 for storm drains over 25 years at 4 percent. Proposition 2 seeks 750 000 for sanitary sewers over 25 years. Election sites and officials are listed for Ward 3 precincts 1 5.

Monroe Louisiana Presbyterian Church Annex Grammont St Myrtle Cox Oliver Dowdy Tom Fullam Frank Burnett Louise Amman Mamie Griffith E. I. Alpha Royal Confectionery Jackson Street Tom Adams

Multiple Precincts Listed For Ouachita Parish Election Details

A long roster lists Ward 3 to Ward 10 polling precincts with precinct locations and officer assignments. It includes preliminary election schedules, special session dates, and numerous names of commissioners clerks and deputies for a 1947 parish wide vote in Ouachita Louisiana.

Maude M. Hayes Lynn Bell Kugler A. E. Campbell Stone Avenue Edna Reid Pearl Wooten Dothana Coody Chilton T. H. Wood South 2Nd George G. Bruce Archie Douglas Eula Morgan J. B. Bradley Lee Avenue J. M. Brothers J. C. Canal Lucy Faulk W. G. Bradley Poland South Grand W. M. Culp John Grady Watson Ira Yeager J. J. Franklin Lovers Lane South Grand C. L. Taylor Thomas N. Payne Ida Ellis S. W. Raby Perkins Oscar L. Cloyd Freda Bowles Estelle McLeod Edward B. Johnson City Bus Mae Christman Nettie Evans W. E. Lanier Jack Garner Thetis Island Drive E. K. Thetis Jack Ansell Ira Cagle W. W. Kellogg Forsythe Park B. S. Braswell B. J. Breard S. E. Burgoyne Twin City Plumbing Co North 3Rd Monroe Louisiana B. B. Handy A. H. Jones Susie Littlepage James R. Tidwell Louisville Avenue F. K. Ham Harrison Ruby D. Hunt John R. White Firestone Meta W. Stroud Theo Keller L. H. Martin Justin Glass The Trading Post Til Washington Street Mattie E. Edney Pearl Gossett P. A. Snider J. B. Rutledge Scott Truck & Tractor J. T. Conger G. C. Cornett J. G. Preddy Louis K. Turner State of H. H. Benoit Board of Supervisors of Election Ouachita Parish Ouachita T. J. Turner Fairbanks Johnnie Aswell George Clarke Hugh L. Collins Jeff Spence H. L. Breard Sterlington Josephine Dixon H. D. Matkins J. M. Powell Lee B. Stall Ruth Barr Swartz Robert Lee Colson E. L. Edelen Harvey N. Hare Fred Hill R. G. Aycock S. 8 Presbyterian Church Frank H. Burnett W. A. Bryan E. P. Davies W. A. Guy, Jr R. G. Cox Court House C. R. Newman Georgia Nastasi Katherine Steen Lawrence Turner F. E. Hammonds Miano’s Catalpa Street Thomas W. Douglas E. G. Courtney Lilly Wetzel Olin Wolf Clara Monroe Jackson Street Bonnie Butler Luther Gunter Fred C. Harp M. H. Kimball W. J. Bynum Royal Confectionery M. C. Curry Gladys Elliott Annie Gannaway L. R. Morgan Georgia Boxley Leonora Baer Ann Bernhardt Dorothy Gibbs Mary T. C.) Mahr W. B. Brown Twin City Packing Co Winnsboro Road John W. Huite F. C. McMullen Lillian Ray John G

Also Mentioned on This Page

College and St. Matthew's Kamehameha Kingdom of Hawaii Brogan Gentry Grocery Coleman West Monroe Army Lambert Award Notre Dame August V. Lambert Col Andy Gustafson Gerald J. Higgins West Point Henry L. Lambert P. A. Poag Board of Supervisors Parish of A. E. Montgomery Messrs W. E. Hendricks W. J. Vinson Geo. O. Breece C. S. Causey C. A. Kincaid Tom Hicks W. D. Golson W. A. Mills W. O. Roberts J. H. Brown F. J. Bamburg L. U. Fourmy Audrey H. Dawson Mildred G. Swift Bawcomville Hicks Mills Fourmy Breece Department of Public Works State of Louisiana Messrs. Golson Millis and Brown Causey Law Library Sydricks Montgomery Vinson Kincaid Golson Roberts Brown and Bamburg Ralph C. Stowell Lee Yates Ceci Young Young's Place I. C. Horton Jack Statum Wesley E.eeses Ward Ten Myrtice O. Smith Copenewede Joseph S. Guerriero W. Piadiee Oe Ccasas Sens Beer Ewcise WARD G. T. Germany Delta Club Gordon Toes Frank P. Tichell L. M. le Jeune Three Mile Inn Howe H. Parker Willie Williams Joseph D. Elliott Brown Mr. Hicks Louisiana Police Mr. Causey Department of Highways
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