Roland Adcock Dies in Action in Germany
Sergeant Roland Adcock, listed as killed on December 1 in Germany while serving with the Sth Army, leaves a wife Billie Brooks and an infant son. Survived by mother Mrs Annie Adcock, sister Virginia Ross, and brothers Jack Berry and Harvey. A Monroe athlete from Neville High School and Northeast Junior College, he played basketball and football and worked for F Strauss and Son before enlistment.
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Monroe Wangws
Williams
Europe
Billie Brooks
Sergeant Adcock
Annie Adcock
Virginia Adcock Ross
Jack Adcock
U. S. Coast Guard
Berry Adcock
Germany
Harvey Adcock
Air Corps
Texas
Neville High School
Northeast Junior College
Adcock
American Legion
New Orleans
S/Sget
Roland Adcock
Oermany
War Department
Monroe
Sth
Armed Forces
F. Strauss and Son
Camp Claiborne
Home for aged to be opened in Twin City area
A Twin City service club heard Rev Father Henry Fiieburg announce the opening date of a home for the aged in Monroe. Sisters have arrived from Springfield and will take occupants soon, with plans for a larger facility later. The talk urged love and unity to overcome unrest and prejudice.
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West Monroe
Sam Orchard
Monroe Lyons Club
Wilmer White
St Clarence Winchester
State officials call for comprehensive highway finance report
A printed report cites a proposal for an additional one per cent sales tax and a substantial surplus in state funds. The bureau argues publicity of these proposals creates the need for a clear, equitable statement on highway finances.
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State Department
Rev Horace Clark to Speak at Central Assembly of God
Rev Horace Clark of New Orleans will speak at Central Assembly of God Church Sunday and Sunday night. Pastor L O Walden says Clark is an efficient speaker and invites the public to attend. The piece notes eight detaining and six shedding plants for salvaged tin cans in the United States.
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T. Horace Clark
New Orleans
Central Assembly of God
Clark
L. O. Walden
United States
Desperate Defense in Belgium Cellar Ends in Allied Release
In a Belgian village near La Gleize on December 26, Allied forces cleared a German-held building after two days of siege. American officers and prisoners endured shelling, cave shelter, and fear as Nazi guards sang to lift spirits before shells silenced the room.
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LA Gleize
Belgium
Destappe
Asaid
Jersey
Leo Yetonan
St Paul Mang
Juve
Tiesuna Fa Pate
Bur i
Aimbleve
Wien
Dear Public Appeal Urges Care on Flooded Bridge
A public forum letter asks drivers to slow down on the old traffic bridge to spare pedestrians from being drenched by water spray in bad weather. The writer notes many pedestrians are workers who remain soaked and seek relief, urging state action to build a gird to reduce flooding.
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Tam
Pote Tian
Stolen Auto Recovered in Delhi
Police recovered a green Ford coach reported stolen from West Morree after a patrol identified the vehicle in Delhi. The description matched a machine reported stolen Monday night from a Chile Pare location, though confirmation of the recovery remained pending.
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Lawson
Tachh Beriff's Department
Delhi
West Morree
Chile
Exchange Club Luncheon Report At Charity Hospital
The Exchange Club held a luncheon with a guest report by Crean Tarver at Charity Hospital Arends ports. He discussed health matters and Santa Claus events, noting attendees including Capt. L. D. Parsons and Mh Hodges at Hancock Wales See Totha Tex.
New Orleans Dock Debates Revenue Rise in Report
The New Orleans dock earnings show gross revenues up to 4 million with a gain of 286 thousand in the annual report. Net operating profits stood at 267 thousand, reflecting improvements from the prior year.
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New Orleans
Gwave
Creomulsion Ad Warns Cough Could Signal Bronchitis
An old time medicine ad warns a three days cough may lead to chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion blends for coughing, promises no narcotics and a money back guarantee if it does not ease symptoms. The ad also urges buying war bonds.
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District Court
Johnny Cox
Cox
Bernard Docusen
John M. Parker Jr
State Guard
Shreveport
Howell Flournoy
Flournay
Bureau of Governmental Research
Louisiana
Palmer
Pride of
Jackson St
Frank Palmos
Horace Clark
Canada
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association
P. O
Ouachita National Bank
Hal Bosle
Youmans
Central NO
Eau de Cologne
Hot Records
Cold “Coke
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Quachita Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Exchange Club
DeSiard St
Tiger Foundry and Machine Works, Inc
J.M. Supply Co
General Machinery
Csingecett
Aif
Etic
Ben Burton
Columbia Road
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