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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1955
Page
8
Mary Haworth asks Dear Mary Haworth for guidance about intense jealousy toward Maude a superior secretary in the same government office. She cites Maudes background beauty and efficiency as factors triggering insecurity. Haworth fears changing jobs and seeks advice to overcome her feelings.
A reader questions Maude supervising the assistant general counsel secretary, suggesting she uses influence to crush others. The advisor argues the rival's behavior reflects fear of being surpassed, urges self-examination, and recommends changing jobs if depression worsens.
Marion T. Lipp known as Hawk, Louisiana newsman, will join Rep. Otto Passman in Washington when Congress convenes January 3 as public information representative. He has served Passman’s Monroe district office between sessions and resumes House staff duties in the new term.
The Rev. and Mrs. Carl Barham entertained with an open house at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday afternoon. Christmas arrangements and decor filled the room. A red cloth covered serving table held a silver centerpiece flanked by silver candelabra as guests enjoyed spiced tea coffee and assorted sandwiches.
West Monroe council postpones January meeting from Monday to Tuesday January 10. Mayor J Allen Norris said city hall remains open New Year’s Day observance and the council will meet Monday and adjourn to January 10 without action.
Discusses natural childbirth advantages and drawbacks, breast feeding considerations, and the self demand feeding approach. Guides readers to weigh options and decide what fits individual health, lifestyle, and baby needs.
Thrifty pattern offers three apron styles from one yard 35 inch fabric. Includes complete Sew Chart and easy fit guidance. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for mailing to Marian Martin Pattern Dept News Star 232 West 18th St New York NY 11. Print name address zone size and style number.
A major tax payment from Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph to Monroe city, Ouachita Parish, totals 139 994 38 dollars. Harry H. Hudson presented the check to assistant city tax collector B. E. Tucker and Sheriff and Tax Collector Bailey Grant as part of an estimated 6 950 000 dollar 1955 ad valorem tax bill to state parish and municipal authorities.
A body identified as Howard Allen was recovered from the Taggipahoa River near Ponchatoula and searchers continued today for Shorty Alford who is missing after the boat he shared with Allen was found adrift.
Commissioner J M Swing in Washington urged all aliens to file address reports with the immigration and naturalization service during January under the 1952 act. He warned willful violations could result in fines or deportation and noted last year about 2 3 million aliens reported their addresses.
In Winnsboro Franklin Parish more than 50 large boxes and bags of food and toys were distributed to 29 families during the holiday season. The drive, titled Christmas Gifts for the Needy, was sponsored by the Winnsboro Junior Chamber of Commerce with public contributions and support from local stores Carpenter's Grocery Brown's Grocery Kiper's Grocery Piggly Wiggly Kincaid's Grocery and Jitney Jungle. Local groups including V F W Post 3155 Lions Club and individual donors contributed cash and toys, totaling about $60 raised from merchants and $30 $24 and $10 gifts from specific organizations and individuals.
Milton Smith 19 of Monroe and Earline Washington 17 of Monroe. Herbert Welch 28 of West Monroe and Elaine C Davies 20 of West Monroe. Alvin Eddie White 21 of Monroe and Rosie Lee Hutchinson 17 of Monroe. Alex Thomas 51 of Monroe and Beulah Hodge 46 of Monroe obtained marriage licenses.
The article estimates annual U S crop losses from insects diseases hail weeds and other causes at 8 3 billion dollars. It notes widespread impact on farming and food supply across regions.
The explanation states that to meet legal requirements an alien must fill a card and deliver it to a post office or immigration clerk. It warns aliens should not mail their own ecard, emphasizing proper processing channels.
Colombian forces and police in Caldas province reported a fresh surge of anti government activity with 14 bandits killed this week. The operation targeted political gangs amid ongoing unrest and security efforts.
Ashley county director A R Hallgren announced the 1956 March of Dimes chairmen for Ashley county. List includes Crossett Mrs R H Nichols and Mrs E P Tinker, Fountain Hill Mrs Gus Booth, Hamburg Mrs R A Farrar, Mist Mrs James Stone, Montrose Mrs Charles Bridewell, Parkdale Mrs Fred Blanks, Portland Mrs Earl Cochran, Snyder Mrs J W Gardner, Wilmot Mrs Joe Waggner. Opened January 3, plans aim to make this drive the most successful yet.
The Cadeville Lodge No. 229 F. and A. M. announced the new officers for the upcoming year. Past Master Jessie Griggs installed the slate featuring Billy Louis Caples as worshipful master and James Julius Griggs as senior warden among others. Refreshments followed the meeting.
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