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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1969

Page

5

Jim Bowie CAR Chapter Installed in Ouachita Parish Library

Jim Bowie Chapter of CAR was officially installed Monday in ceremonies at Ouachita Parish Public Library. State and national CAR officers attended, with local DAR and SAR sponsors. New officers include John Bernhardt president and Buck Godwin vice president, among others.

David Crumley New Orleans The Children of the American Revolution Jim Bowie Society Louis Locke Ouachita Parish Monroe National Patriotic Society Bove Boeuf River Chapter DAR Philmon Thomas W. J Jody) Dosher Shreveport Sherill Fitch Oak Ridge Annie Laurie Caldwell Kathie Haynes West Monroe Rick Taylor Anita Bonin Thomas M- Slick West New Charles Salisbury Paul Bernhardt Bif Marshall Fred W. Huenefeld, Jr Herbert Hobgood Eric Worthen Stewart Gentry Frederick Huenfeld Richard ©. Guerriero Martin McHenry Lewis McHenry Tommy Dansby Johnnie Lauve Bo Godfrey James Murphy Brooks Hamaker Tom Hamaker Steve Bentley Chris Bentley Andy Bentles Lyman Gladney Boeuf River Ralph Sweeney William Montgomery Bastrop Maurice Lindsay Tusquahoma Ft. Miro Frances Flanders LSDAR Don Juan Filhiol Joseph Bowmar Monroe Baron de Bastrop Evangeline New Iberia John Sibley Chie Oshkosh Oshkosh Wis

Monroe Man Charged With Burglary Of Town and Country Lounge

A 22 year old Monroe resident Irvin Turner is jailed on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish for breaking into Town and Country Lounge on Booth Street. Owner John Joseph reported a broken glass entry, missing gum whisky and cash. about $2.60 recovered. Turner has no bond set.

Monroe Ouachita Parish Sherif Bailey Grant Irvin Turner Monroe Ave Town and Country Booth St Mon- Toe John Joseph Joseph Grant Turner

Booster Singing Convention Set Here On Sunday

The monthly Booster Singing Convention meets Sunday afternoon at Be noit Recreation Center in Monroe starting at 1 30 pm with class singing and special groups. Election of new officers will be held. current officers include Gary Davis James Hightower Marcus Robinson and James Larche. All gospel singers are invited with no admission.

Benoit Recreation Center Oaklawn Dr Monroe Gary Davis Davis James Hightower View Marcus Robinson James Larche

Fire on British tanker Madra put out and underway

A fire on board the British supertanker Madra has been extinguished and the 208,500 ton ship is moving under its own power toward Beira in Mozambique. A spokesman for British Shell, owners, said today.

London Beira Mozambique British Shell

McIntosh Funeral Set Wednesday

Funeral services for Truman McIntosh, 53, of 409 Cotton St. West Monroe, will be at 10 am Wednesday at Chapel Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe with Rev. Earl Monzin officiating. Burial in Hall Cemetery. Survivors include two sons William McIntosh of Paramount California and R. J. McIntosh of Monroe, a daughter Lavinia Thorpe of Monroe, mother Ethel McIntosh of Monroe, brother Obie McIntosh of Monroe, sisters Ruby Fatheree of Monroe and Roma Hatfield of West Monroe, and five grandchildren. Pallbearers: Robert Oliveaux, W T Oliveaux, Lloyd Oliveaux, W O Fatheree, Ovie McIntosh Jr, J M Hughes.

Truman McIntosh Cotton St West Monroe Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe Earl Monzingo Hall Cemetery McIntosh William ©. McIintosh Paramount Calif R. J. McIntosh Lavinia Thorpe Ethel McIntosh Obie McIntosh Ruby Fatheree Roma Hatfield Robert Oliveaux W. T. Oliveaux Lloyd Oliveaux W. O. Fatheree Ovie McIntosh Jr J. M. Hughes

Georgia Regents Approve Hiring Dean Rusk as Professor

Georgia Regents approve the appointment of Dean Rusk as a University of Georgia professor of international law with a $45 000 annual salary in a 9 4 vote after a two hour closed session Rusk 60 born in Cherokee County is a former secretary of state under Kennedy and Johnson and his nomination drew opposition from regents and Gov Maddox who said he would vote against it if on the board Rusk will join the faculty in September and the appointment will be renewed yearly

Atlanta Dean Rusk University of Georgia State Board of Regents Rusk Fred C. Bavison Cherokee County Rockefeller Foundation Washington Kennedy Johnson Roy V. Harris Augusta Georgia Alabama George C. Wallace Margaret Guy Gibson Smith Lester Maddox Julian Ewell U.S Saigon Tra On Mekong Quai Ar Quoi An Viet Cong Ismael Noriega Milittia Dinh Binh Hungary Delta Hue Phong Dien William A. Steinberg King of Prussia, Pa Steinberg Ngo Dinh Diem Ben Lee

Monroe City Hall Closes for New Year Holiday

Monroe City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday for the New Year holiday officials said City Hall employees have a long weekend while other departments operate Friday on a holiday schedule City buses run a holiday timetable Thursday with regular service Friday The Civic Center remains open Friday and Saturday for ticket sales including Harlem Globetrotters events

Monroe W. L Howard City Hall Howard Civic Center Harlem Globetrotters

Safety Of Vietnam Peasants Top Goal

Saigon reports that protecting peasants from Viet Cong influence and preventing renewed battles in villages drives allied strategy. The effort shifts Viet Cong from populated hubs to jungles, boosting local security and building a Vietnamization effort with territorial forces and Home Guard to guard rural areas.

Vietnam Associated Saigon U.S Phu My Hue Qui Nhon

John Brown's Raid at Harper's Ferry Details

The historic 1859 Harper's Ferry raid led by John Brown occurred on August 1, 1859, as abolitionist action sparked a pivotal confrontation in Virginia. It drew national attention and intensified tensions over slavery.

John Brown Harper's Ferry

Brewster Funeral Is Held Today

Funeral services for David Brewster of Monroe were held at Bethel Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. L. B. Jackson officiating. Burial followed in City Cemetery under Miller's Funeral Home. Brewster, 50, died Monday. Survivors include his widow Beatrice Brewster of Monroe, two daughters Queen Ester Morgan of Houston and Tony La Shel Brewster of Monroe, five sons Donald Ray Brewster James Terry Brewster Melvin Ray Brewster Marvin Brewster and David Gene Brewster all of Houston, seven sisters Elvie Mae Johnson Vellie Brewster Roberta McShepard Thelma Johnson Stella Brewster Della Brewster Louise Brewster and others in Utah and Texas, and four brothers Bul Edward Brewster Lee Brewster Carl Brewster and Alex Brewster.

David Brewster Monroe Bethel Baptist Church L. B. Jackson City Cemetery Miller Brewster Beatrice Brewster Queen Ester Morgan Houston Tex Tony la Shel Brewster Donald Ray Brewster James Terry Brewster Melvin Ray Brewster Marvin Brewster David Gene Brewster Elvie Mae Johnson Vellie Brewster Ruston Roberta McShepard Thelma Johnson Shreveport Stella Brewster Della Brewster Louise Brewster Ogden Utah Bul Edward Brewster Columbia Lee Brewster Carl Brewster Alex Brewster

Griffin Services Slated Wednesday

Mrs. Lula Griffin 79 of 312 N 6th West Monroe died late Monday at Shady Oaks Nursing Home after long illness Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with Revs Robert Peyton Roy Grant officiating Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery Survivors include son Exell Griffin New Orleans daughter Mrs Tempie Grant West Monroe brother H G Hudson West Monroe sisters Mrs Nancy Lovelady and Mrs Lela Shipp Hebert half sister Mrs Esther Pylant stepmother Mrs Allie Hudson seven grandchildren four great grandchildren Pallbearers J D Wilbanks A L Wilbanks Dallas Wilbanks Guy F Shipp Fred Lovelady Hardy Lovelady

Lula Griffin N. 6Th West Monroe Shady Oaks Nursing Home Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Robert Peyton Roy Grant Walnut Grove Cemetery Dallas Wilbanks Guy F. Shipp Fred Lovelady Hardy Lovelady

Birds and trees noted in New York Central Park

The National Geographic notes more than 200 bird species and about 674 tree types inhabit New York City’s Central Park, highlighting its rich biodiversity and urban ecological value.

New York Central Park National

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