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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1949

Page

12

Senate House Clash Over Air Force Groups Opens 1950 Session

Washington reports a renewed senate house clash over air force strength, with Vinson opposing senate changes to a house bill setting 70 air force groups. A conference under Senator Tydings will reconcile the two versions as defense funding and force structure remain in dispute after Truman reserved funds.

Washington Senate House Congress Air Force Navy Vinson D-Gap House Armed Services Committee United States Senate-House Senator Tydings Senate House Truman

Time Zone Note for Network Programs

Eastern standard times are used for network programs. Central subtract one hour, mountain subtract two hours. Some local stations adjust relay times to fit schedules. Last minute changes cannot be included.

Morning Neighbors Schedule Overview

A scan of KNOE broadcasting listings shows a full weekday lineup from 5:00 a.m. through midnight. Local programs include Morning Neighbors, Home Town News, Melody Theater, and Sign Off, interspersed with NBC network slots such as News and Dragnet.

Bancroft urges Monroe to expand police force and equipment

In a memorandum to the Monroe council, Mr. Bancroft argues for 32 new officers, 24 immediately, higher salaries, and a formal training program with a passing grade. He calls for three radio cars, three radio motorcycles, two trucks, machine guns, tear gas, improved jail space, and separation of the city radio transmitter from fire services. He notes growth requires expanded facilities alongside other public utilities.

Monroe Bancroft

Death of West Monroe Teacher Mrs. Maxey at 27

Mrs. Quinnie Fay Maxey aged 27 of West Monroe died at her home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Mt Arrat Cemetery near Downsville with Rev. Jaroy Weber officiating. she was a 1942 Louisiana Tech graduate and had taught in Greenwood Fore Calhoun and Selman Field, survived by husband H E Maxey, her parents J G and Mrs Hale, six brothers and four sisters.

Quinnie Fay Maxey Riverbend Drive West Monroe Hall Mt. Arrat Downsville Jaroy Weber First Baptist Church H. E. Maxey J. G. Hale Marion J. F. Roberts Claudia Hale Mary Helen Hale Selma Hale K. B. Hale Calhoun Clifton Hale Raymond Hale Huttig Ark James Hale Jessie Wayne Hale Harvey Jean Hale Victor Antley Floyd Holman Dolan Hammons Lucius McGehee Bobbie Joe McGehee Love Wallace Hall Funeral Home

Colony Club Hosts Yuletide Party

The Colony Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Drew Andersons home with President Mrs Frank Arrant presiding. The group sang carols, pledged allegiance, and L J Bower demonstrated frozen salads and dressings. Two new members were welcomed as gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree. Attending members included Mrs. Robert Fennell, Mrs. Sarah Jones, Mrs. Pete Lampkins, and others.

Colony Home Demonstration Club Drew Anderson Frank Arrant L. J. Bower Robert Fennell Sarah Jones Pete Lampkins A. E. Whiting J. C. Monk W. J. McDonald A. J. Hudson, Sr McHenry Jim Stanley al Shirley L. J. Bower, Jr W. S. Booth T. C. McGowen FE. W. Earl Roy Welch C. H. Wright Bessie Slater

West Carroll Farmer First in Line For Federal Housing

Henry H. Shumate, a 38-year-old West Carroll parish farmer, received a $3,800 federal housing loan, the first such loan to a farmer in Louisiana under the program. F. L. Spencer noted loans can aid rural housing, especially with veterans families, and highlighted West Carroll’s many small farmers. Shumate, his wife, and six children operate a 40-acre farm near Good Will, expanding from 15 acres in 1941 to 29 cultivated and 10 in pasture, with corn, cotton, and soybeans as main crops, as parish supervisor W. R. Roberts assisted. G. K. Gay chaired the Lions Club luncheon.

Henry H. Shumate West Carroll Parish F. L. Spencer Farmers Home Administration Shumate Louisiana W. R. Roberts Percy Faut Morning World Oak Grove Oak Grove Lions Club Spencer Lions Club Parish Roberts G. K. Gay

Two Killed In Rainy Area Crash In Louisiana

Two people died in a Louisiana crash as heavy rain saturated the area. State police and Richland parish coroner Dr. J. C. Ellington planned further investigations Thursday. Funeral services for Fitzgerald were set for 2 30 p m at Coax Baptist Church near Baskin with Rev. J H Hooks officiating. Interment followed at Coax Cemetery under Mulhearn Funeral Home. Fitzgerald is survived by parents Willie and Mrs. Fitzgerald of Rayville, a brother Aubrey Fitzgerald of Mangham, and sister Mrs Modine Robbins of Winnsboro. Allen's service arrangements were incomplete. he left a wife and three children Jimmie Sue and Donnie his parents Huey and Mrs Huey Allen of Rayville, two brothers Hubert of Rayville and Billy of Gilbert, and a sister Mrs Maria Olivo of Rayville.

Richland Parish J. C. Ellington Fitzgerald Coax Baptist Church Baskin J. H. Hooks Mulhearn Funeral Home Coax Willie Fitzgerald Rayville Aubrey Fitzerald Mangham Modine Robbins Winnsboro Allen Jimmie Sue Donnie Huey Allen Hubert Allen Billy Allen Gilbert Maria Olivo

Mrs Ansbach Sings at Christmas Eve and Sunday Church

Eloise Temple Ansbach renowned soprano will sing at the First Methodist Church Christmas Eve midnight service and again at the Sunday morning service. She and her husband Le Roy Ansbach, based in Chattanooga, are leaders in regional music. Early next year she plans grand opera in Tennessee. The beaver weighs up to 60 pounds.

Eloise Temple Ansbach Eloise Temple First Methodist Monroe le Roy Ansbach Chattanooga Tennessee

Daily Radio Schedule of Evening Programs and News Notes

A detailed December 22 radio timetable lists hourly programs from 6:00 to 12:00, including news reports, sports segments, dramas, music shows, and variety hours. Notable entries feature Frank Sinatra, Henry Aldrich, Duffy’s Tavern, Dragnet, Perry Como Club, and Dance Band segments across networks Abe, CBS, NBC, and mbs.

Abc Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Rollin Trio Aba Cbs Counter Dbes Henry Aldrich FBI Blondie & Dagwood Abe California Caravan Abe Mr. Keen Cbe Judy Fish and Hunt Club Screen Guild Abo Cbhe Robert Montgomery Playhouse Cbs Hollywood Theater Mbe Abo West

KWKH Shreveport Radio Schedule Compiled For Day

A listing of KWKH Shreveport programming enumerates a full day schedule with time slots for shows, news, weather, farm reports, and entertainment. Notable program hosts include The Wilburn Family Miranda Bob Shipley Arthur Godfrey Perry Mason and Hallmark Playhouse with multiple news updates and specials throughout the day.

Pru Wilburn Zeb Turner Sammy Barnhart Bob Shipley Miranda Clyde Baum Johnny Jack Harmie Smith Esso Red Sovine Johnny and Bill Cudabae Arthur Godfrey Dr. Malone Wendy Warren Jenny Helen Trent Our Gal Zeke Clements Juniper Junction Guiding Light Ma Perkins Nora Drake David Harum Garry Moore Curt Massey Lowell Thomas Edward R. Murrow FBI Mr Keene Tracer Hallmark Playhouse Skippy Hollywood Theatre Frank Page

Radio Schedule Roundup for KMLB Thursday

A dense list of local and ABC network programs for KMLB 1449 kilocycles, detailing hourly shows from dawn to near midnight. Entries include farming news Hillbilly Round-Up Coffee Time Frolics and ABC programs like Martin Agronsky Listen Neighbor and Breakfast in Hollywood with numerous local segments and musical programs.

Martin Agronsky ABC Easy Aces Jack Hunt and Boys Harmony Caravan Louisiana One Man's Opinion Bill Nettles Bankhage Les Brovo Hollywood Ted Majone USA Pauls Stone Sky King Marvin Miller Spotlight Judy Robert Montgomery Hardy Family M. Rooney Ted Malone Sine

Local Radio Schedule Highlights Bastrop Station Day Plan

A detailed daily timetable lists KTRY Bastrop programming from sunrise to sign off. Programs include news, talks, music acts such as the Jan Garber Orchestra, Duke of Paducah, Sammy Kaye Orch, and Hillbilly Roundup, with hours extended from 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. on air.

Bastrop KTRY Java Carle Jan Garber Frank Devon Hal Derwin Duke of Paducah Sammy Kaye Orch Inez Bankston Harlem the Sportsman Bill King

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