Deaths in Louisiana and Rhode parish area obituaries
The notice lists funerals and deaths across several Louisiana communities. Milliard D. Wright 24 died in a Monroe hospital with funeral at Welcome Home Cemetery Grayson. survivors include wife Doris L. Wright and four children. William T. Bawcom 56 of Bawcomville died in Alexandria Veterans Hospital. last rites at 2 pm in the Veterans Hospital chapel. interment National Cemetery Alexandria. he is survived by father J D Bawcom West Monroe three brothers and a sister. Richard F. Conrad 71 died in Archibald. survived by wife Louerma and five children. funeral at Archibald Baptist Church with interment Gwin Cemetery Mangham. pallbearers named as grandchildren of Mr. Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Milliard D. Wright
Monroe
Welcome Home
Grayson
John W. Walker
Doris L. Wright
Billie Wayne
Dixie
Aubrey DeWitt
Audrey Claudett
William T. Bawcom
Bawcomville
Veterans’ Hospital
Alexandria
National Cemetery
Mr. Bawcom
Burnette- Downes
American Legion
West Monroe
J.D. Bawcom
J. T. Bawcom
M. L Bawcom
D M. Bawcom
Lake Charles
G. E. Cox
Memphis
Tenn
Archibald
Richard F. Conrad
Conrad
Louerma Conrad
Ida Toney
Leona Bowman
Holly Ridge
John Conrad
Epps
Ed Conrad
Stance Lowry
A. G. Conrad
Church of Christ
Baptist Church
Murphy D. Phillips
Gwin Cemetery
Mangham
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Rayoville
Wilbur Thames
Wilbur Hill
Buford Bowmen
Willam Bowman
Elmer White
John A Roberts
Richard Toney
Lean Tones
Ward seizure pits war needs against labor row
President Roosevelt ordered the army to seize Montgomery Ward properties in seven cities after the company refused to follow War Labor Board wage and union terms. The move targets Detroit and Chicago plus Jamaica NY St Paul Denver Portland Ore and San Rafael Calif. The action accompanies a strike by the United Retail Wholesale and Department Store Employees union and aims to prevent war-time production disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Avery
Byron
War Department
Montgomery Ward and Company, Ince
Chicago
Detroit
St. Paul
Denver
Fivce
Ward
WLB
Fred M. Vinson
Roos Wet
Justice Department
Apeciawits
Washington
United States
Weneys
Itrerteyig
Juice Department
J. Albert Woll
Benedict Dennard
Arnold Levy
Hugh Bo Cox
M. Fowler Hamilton
Stuart Ball
Harold Smith
Montgomery Ward and Company
Alec
Federal
United Retail, Wholesale and Department Licv
Eevpioyes C. 1
Vaien
Leonard Levy
Union International
Roosevelt
Montgomery Ward
Stimson
War Labor Board
Army
Jamaica
N. Y
St Paul
Portland
Ore
San Rafael
Calif
Sewell Avery
Bona Fire
Govenet
White House
Baptist Service at Daddy Flowers Memorial Chapel
The College Place Baptist Church holds a 7:30 p.m. service in the Daddy Flowers Memorial Chapel at the Lou isiana Baptist Children's Home. Rev. C. Cadwale fader will preach, with a wide circle of friends noted. All church members and friends are invited.
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College Place
Real Estate Transfers in Ouachita Parish Listed
Yesterday the Ouachita Parish clerk recorded transfers including Porter Ragland selling to Joe McQuiston the east 3/4 of SE quarter of SW quarter in sec 15 twp 16 N range 4 E for 1500. John A. Thomas sold land to Mrs Eddie Thomas Matthews and Stephen C. Matthews in Swenson subdivision south of highway 4. Earl Pailette sold to Edgar Pailette et al lot 4 block 1 unit 1 Asia Inc subdivision for 1500. Emer Darnent sold to Amy Berry and Alien Berry lot 20 square 1 Blanks addition for 800. Mrs Ida Kaplan sold to Leroy Bates and Elsie Bates lot 3 block 6 McEnerys part of Lee avenue addition for 350. Leonard S Wolff sold to Carl J Thompson lot 12 square 6 A and I investments resubdivision of Lake Jeard suburban homes for 200.
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Ouachita Parish
Porter B. Ragland
Joe A McQuiston
John A. Thomas
Eddie Thomas Matthews
Stephen C. Matthews
Swenson
Killoden Plantation
Earl Pailette
Edgar Pailette
Asia, Inc
Emer Darnent
Amy Berry
Alien Berry
Blanks
Ida Kaplan
Leroy Bates
Elsie Bates
McEnery
Lee Avenue
Leonard S. Wolff
Carl J. Thompson
A. and I Investment
Lake Jeard
Greek crisis deepens as regency plan debated in Athens
The Greek civil turmoil escalated with E L A S forces attacking Attica while Gen Napoleon Zervas retreats to the Preveza peninsula. Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin prepared to reconvene on the Greek question as a regency proposal sparked resignations and sniper fire near the British embassy.
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Epirus
Napoleon Zervas
Edes
Preveva
Themistocles Sophouus
Churchill
Roosevelt
Stalin
Marshal Stalin
All Party
Attica
George Papandreou
Damaskinos
Greece
Athens Radio
Federal Communications Commission
Anthony Eden
Reginald W. A. Leeper
Britain
George II
London
Pastor Cantrell’s Wife Hospitalized In Riverside
Mrs. D. D. Cantrell wife of Rev. Cantrell former pastor of Central Baptist Church is a Riverside Sanitarium patient after a minor operation. He heads a growing Waterproof church mission serving oil field workers. Housing shortages hoist challenges as new facilities are planned.
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D. D. Cantrell
Rev. Cantrell
Central Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Waterproof
Riverside Sanitarium
Monroe
Cantrell
German Bulge Battle Reports Hold at Bastogne And Celles
Allied forces halted Von Rundstedt’s advance as armor and infantry clashes raged in the Bastogne area and Ceiles triangle. American units repelled German attacks near Humain Havrenne and Liemeux while probing for further gains, with German mines and defensive preparations around St Hubert and Duren.
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Man
Beaufort
Echternach
von Rundstedt
Bastogne
Ceiles
Bulge
Eisenhower
Volkssturm
Celles
St Hubert
Beauraing
St. Hubert
Rochefort
Humain
Havrenne
Marche
Liemeux
Roer River
Duren
Cologne
Hertogenbosch
Geetruidenverg
Roermond
Maas
Holland
10 Year Club Holds Annual Luncheon at Agricultural Building
The 10 Year Club met in the West Monroe agricultural building for a holiday luncheon. Rev. Learner of the First Methodist Church spoke about measuring up to present-day duties. Gift distribution by R. Alexander and Mrs. Steve. carols sung. business session chaired by Mrs. John Frantom. dues paid and four new members admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Leaner
Jewel L. McQuiller
Deiner
R. Alexander
Steven
Santa Claus
John Frantom
Fider
Mindanao Air Bases Targeted in Daylong Allied Raids
A World War II dispatch describes air base strikes near Mindanao and Manila as US bombers, escorted by fighters, hit Japanese positions for a fifth straight day. It notes Japanese counterattacks and reports several enemy raiders downed with minor damage acknowledged by the communique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omy
Minro
Manila
MacArthur
Jima
Fehige
Beipen
Japan
Roeto O
Enesay
Eleo
Soviet Forces Reach Key Rail Hub in Danube Region
Soviet troops pressed toward the Danube focusing on a border rail hub near Laane as they faced German and Nazi defense lines. The Soviets claimed to have captured large areas with thousands of prisoners reported and intensified the battle along the Crechosto front as forces aimed to split German defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Danube
Iwe
Budwet
Ipslysag
Laane
Two Youths Face Death in Electric Chair Debate
Father Flanagan spoke in Jackson regarding a pair of youths who killed in a tragedy. He questioned whether capital punishment fits their case and favored time for rehabilitation over execution. He stressed governor responsibilities and public demand for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Reyee Secarane
Meridian
Flanagan
Jackson
Births and officers listed in Clarks parish notice
Birth announcements from multiple families dated December at Vaughan Wright Bendel Clinic St Francia Sanitarium and local addresses include Ward Morgan Harrell Ladner Enestrom Richardson and Kay Carmyn. Following are officers elected for White Lily Chapter No 1 Clarks Louisiana with names and titles for matron patron secretary treasurer conductress and other posts. Also brief note on parrot breeding grounds in Mexico.
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Philip Lash Ward
HS Pergoud Drive
Doughur
Sesan Ward
Vaughan-Wright-Bendel Clinic
Lemuel BR. Morgan
Hall Street
Leruet
ataughan-Wright- Bendel Clinic
Pat H. Ladner
Third Street
Linda Lee
M. Betty Lee Enestrom
Monroe Pe
James A. Richardson
Florida Avenue
Kay Carmiyn
St. Francia Sanitarium
Clarks
White Lily
le Warthy
Eva Sills
Mack Elliott
Beatrice Andrews
A W. Bawm
Wenonah Lafferty
Tressurer
Margaret Hobson
Irene Waldrop
Mable Jackson
Vivien Jones
Mershal
Lucille Woolridge
Byra McDonald
Mia Eunice Coates
Star Pointe
Adah
Mary Skirvin
Ruth
Ruth le Grange
Esther
Birdie Phillips
Martha
Frank Kinney
Electa
Pearle Humphries
Penetro Relieves Nerve Pain Coughs and Muscle Strain
Penetro is praised as a versatile home remedy working through skin nerve endings to ease pain, relax chest muscle tightness, and soothe irritated airways via aromatic vapors. Widely recommended by druggists and mothers for scrapes, minor cuts, bruises, and everyday aches.
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Landma
Anima
Penetro
Coercion in Union Membership and War Policy Debate
A 1944 column argues coercive union enrollment and dues checkoffs violate worker rights, contrasting Ward case resistance with Roosevelt administration policies. It claims War Labor Board pressure forces firings for dues or membership drops, weakening national war effort and labor autonomy.
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War Labor Board
Ward
Frink & Graham
Graham
Roosevelt
Aeke
Timeoneer
Board
King Peatures Syndicate
Christmas Eve German siege tricks told in Bastogne
Christmas cards were used to taunt US troops as the siege of Bastogne persisted. An American reply to a German demand was Nuts. Lt. Charles Phalen of Sparta Wisconsin recalls medics delivering care despite scarce medical supplies and the heroism of medic aides.
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Charles Phalen
Sparta
Wis
Bastogne
Davis Labels Detroit Strike of 1500 as Serious
WLB Chairman William H. Davis writes to the president reviewing the case history and describing the four Detroit stores strike involving 1500 employees as serious.
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WLB
William H. Davis
Detroit
Death under water prompts homicide doubt in NYC case
Coroner cites suffocation under water as the apparent cause and notes homicide possibility. In New York, Stemple, a women's wear firm, says Lora Fischer worked as a busting machine operator for eight years, quit July 30 1943, described as about 23, arrived from Russia via Canada last March, returned to work for two days then left again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Stemple
Lora Fischer
Canada
Russia
Backache and Leg Pains Warn Kidney Trouble
Health ad warns backache and leg pains can signal kidney or bladder issues. It claims kidneys remove acids and waste, urging use of Doan's Pills for relief and to flush poisons from the blood.
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Nature
Dean
Dwell
Kiwanis Program Honors Serving Members Overseas
The Kiwanis meeting lists guests including Pvt Nolan Hebert and Lt James Sparks among armed service members. President J W Russell presides as attendees hear club songs, dinner music by Leon Hammonds, soprano Julie Cousana, and tributes to Kiwanians in service. Installation of officers by Lt Gov George Maston follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Nolan Hebert
Army Air Corps
Lincoln
Neb
Ivy Jordan
Central Pacific
George Keene
Naval Training School
Irvin Kilpatrick
United States Navy
Australia
John Scott
Pacific
James D. Sparks
United States Naval Reserve
Coral Gables
Fla
Carl Stillman
Will Rogers Field
Oklo
J. W. Russell
H. Fred Parrish
Leslie Ross
Leon Hammonds
Sgt
Julie Cousana
WAC
Annette Meyers
Jack Selig
Geo. J. Maston
Rodney Cline
Less Cotton Is Ginned in Tensas Parish
In Tensas parish the cotton ginners report totals 23,344 bales, 1,089 less than the same date last year. With unpicked cotton remaining, the final figure may near 25,000 bales. Some cotton came from Concordia parish and Jefferson county Mississippi. Weather and few pickers reduced the harvest, causing abandonment of part of the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Tensas Parish
Concordia Parish
Jefferson County
Mississippi
Special Services Slated in Church
Two special services will be held at the Assembly of God Church in West Monroe Thursday and Friday nights conducted by Rev and Mrs Frank Lummer of Iowa known as The Music Makers The Lummers are musicians and gospel ministers engaged in evangelistic work Services start at 730 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
West Monroe
Frank Lummer
Iowa
Lummer
E. L. Tanner
War speed limit call to Louisiana motorists and police
A wartime proclamation urges motorists in Louisiana to observe a 35 mph speed limit and calls on local police and the state police to enforce all applicable speed laws on highways to support the fighting forces.
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Louisiana
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Harry Cress
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George Maight
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Frank Morgan
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Bob Crosby
Lynm Merrick
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Sway
Nina Fook
Stephen Crane
Bing Crosby
Rise Stevens
Jack Garson
Jane Wyman
Carolina Blues
Asa Miller
Vietor Moore
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