Monroe Kiwanis installs officers at annual banquet
A large Monroe Kiwanis gathering attended the installation of officers at the Frances ballroom. New officers include L. K. Ice president J. W. Russell past president Ray Updearff vice president D. M. Smith vice-president and S. Stokes secretary-treasurer. Dean Rodney Cline of Northeast Junior College spoke on universal military training for youth and Congress this plan should be crafted with care.
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Monroe Kiwanis
Ter Frances
Thursdazght
L. K. Ice
J. W. Russell
Ray Updearaff
D. M. Smith
S. Stokes
Dean Rodney Cline
Irtheast
Rayville Women Leave Hospital after Poisoning Incident
Mrs. Marie Cheek and her sister-in-law Miss Aline Cheek were rescued by locals when a car’s exhaust gas flooded the closed vehicle near Gillespie's store on the Winnsboro road. Artificial respiration aided their revival. both were treated at St. Francis Sanitarium and released to return home by Friday afternoon.
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Marie Cheek
Aline Cheek
Rayville
Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
Gillespie's
Winnsboro
Rufus Henry
W. D. Wright
Miss Cheek
Stettinius Expected to Visit London for Greek Situation
Secretary of State Stettinius is expected to travel to London to hear firsthand from Foreign Secretary Eden and possibly Molotov about the Greek crisis. Reuters dispatch cites British officials welcoming the potential high level talks and broader coordination.
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London
Stettinius
Anthony Eden
Vyacheslav Molotov
Reuters
Washington
Local Births Reported in Monroe Area
Pfe and Mrs James N Pumphrey welcome daughter Joann born December 12 at Riverside Sanitarium. Otho Martin and wife announce son Perry Lynn born December 20 at Riverside Sanitarium. Richard La Henne and wife welcome son Richard L Jr born December 27 at Wert Monroe. Raymond Woolsey and wife announce son born December 26 at St Francis Sanitarium. T D Cascio and wife announce daughter born December 26 at St Francis Sanitarium.
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Richard L. Jr
Pet
Raymond Woolsey
Monroe
St. Francis Say Pat PA
Sis. T. D. Cascio
Stanford Street
Annoupee
St. Francis Santarium
Moscow Radio Says Germans Will Be Finished This Year
Russia’s top-flight commentator Hya Ehren burg rails at German forces in a New Year broadcast from Moscow. The speech promises a quick finish to the war this year as Soviet voices emphasize renewed resolve and national endurance.
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London
Russia
Hya Ehrenburg
Moscow Radio
Fog and Death Over Abandoned Front Near Celles
War dispatch from Belgioin near Celles reports dense fog and cold hindering movement on an abandoned front. American armor and infantry fight off German advances while tanks artillery and air support engage along frostbound roads and shattered fields.
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Hal Boyle
Celles Belgoin
Artilery
Gao
Rageferties
Ais
Agoioos
ODO OOO OGIO OOOV OO GAO U OGRE
ODO OOO OGIO OOOV OO GAO U OGRE.
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Odo
Gao U Ogre
Leaky line causes coal gas explosion in Sour haume
A damaged gas line leads to a coal gas explosion in Sour haume, leaving property at risk. Officials urge caution and reassure that protection may apply under dividend paying provisions. Local services listed for inquiries.
Tank commander recalls hard fight against German forces
A battle report describes a tank commander praising his crew for enduring days of combat losing only one gun and a turret while joking about a sleep-over on a building floor where seven Germans slept on the second floor and were captured. He adds gratitude for a whisky gift from his superior.
Deaths Mrs Effie Pace Rites Held At Tulip Church
Mrs Effie Pace 71 died suddenly at home on North Seventh Street West Monroe Thursday night. Funeral from Mulhearn Funeral Home Saturday noon to Tulip Church 12 miles beyond Arcadia with Rev P M Caraway and Rev A T Mitchell officiating. Interment in Tulip Church Cemetery. Survived by husband A G Pace children Mrs J P Haggerty Maj David E B Pace James W Chither Pace Clyde W Knox two brothers Edgar B Fomby Val B Fomby and sister Mrs John W Coleman.
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Effie Pace
North Seventh Street
West Monroe
Mulhearn Funeral
Tulip Church
Arcadia
P. M. Caraway
West Monroe First
Edgar B. Fomby
San Antonio
Tex
Val B. Fomby
Waldo
Ark
John W. Coleman
Homer
Reds Say Japs In Continuous Defeat
Moscow dispatch quotes Pravda describing Japan as Hitler's last ally and reporting continuous defeat on land, sea, and air in the Pacific. The five column article by G Zhukev comments on the war with the United States, noting unfavorable Pacific developments and signaling strategic concern in Soviet circles.
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Moscow
Pravda
Japan
Hitler
Pacific
Mariner Stalin
G. Zhukew
Blute
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A. RK. Doughty
A. L. Peters
L. L. Price
R. L. Ross
E. N. Thompson
R. C. Stokes
Leon Hammonds
Sgt. Jute Cousans
WAC
Annette Meyers
By Williamerguson
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Patafora
Puce
Blom
Ing
Gabardine
Wv HK. Ansler
Cresson
Pennsylvaeta
Philadelphia
von Rundstedt
Meuse
Ofatey
Clarpes
Pep Crete
Tae
Anorf
Staa
Ars Battier
Bien Howe
Cape
Helga
Troy & Nichols
Ouschita Bank
Ord
Abo
Sis
Desiard
Deluraay
REDS
Ision Ofa
Togo
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