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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
12
Readers ask about Salty the sea lion from Sea Mint and Flipper lore and about the Radio City Rockettes deactivation. Marilyn and Hy Gardner discuss Salty s training longevity and the film path while tracing Rockettes history from Missour Rockets to Roxyettes and Rockettes.
A columnist argues that car design ignores family needs and trash disposal. He imagines features like built in waste baskets, diaper compartments, wet garment hooks, drink holders and larger luggage space. He suggests a three week test with children to spur improvements.
Funeral services held for Annie Frasier Elliott 65 of Dubach at Culbertson Baptist Church with burial at Culbertson Cemetery. She died at Lincoln General Hospital after a long illness, survived by three sisters and two brothers. Dr L P Wasson 93 of Columbus Mississippi buried at Shady Grove Cemetery after services at First Methodist and Shady Grove. He was a retired Methodist minister and survived by a large blended family including seven daughters, a son, step-children and many grandchildren.
Funeral services are set for Claricy Hatten of Monroe at Merpih Baptist Church with burial in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Eunice R. Kelly of Clayton had services at Fowles Church of God and burial near Sicily Island. Joseph W. Kidd of New Orleans had services at Riser and Son in Columbia with burial in Columbia Hills Cemetery. Survivors include multiple children and extended family across Louisiana and beyond.
Eugene J. Galligan 83 of New York died Saturday in a New York hospital after a long career with Illinois Central Railroad. Funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Raymond's Church New York under Park Abbey Funeral Home. Survived by son Eugene D. Galligan Monroe daughter Mrs Frank McElroy eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Survivors include sisters Mrs Mardell Mayfield and Mrs Vivian Tyree of Escondido California and Mrs Josalee Champion and Mrs Dee Onna Sandlers of Jackson Mississippi. He was born in Ireland and lived in New York since childhood.
Funeral services were held at Magnolia Baptist Church in Gilbert for Danny M. Alexander 82 of Harrisonburg after a long illness. The Rev. Lowery Russell officiated. burial was at Harris Cemetery near Crowville. He was a retired farmer and Franklin Parish native. Survived by Victoria Alexander and five sons, three daughters, a brother and two sisters.
Lake Providence police report 6 year old Kornel Jefferson hung himself with a rope while playing in a tree. He died at East Carroll Parish Hospital after being found by bystanders. He is survived by his mother Lena Mae Jefferson of Lake Providence.
The speaker blends realism about perilous times with faith in Christ, arguing forgiveness and new life offer optimism. He cites 2 Timothy 3:1 and Isaiah 40 28 31 and asserts history will unfold under divine mercy with hope for 1974. He warns against pessimism despite 1973 events and emphasizes God's love guiding humanity toward a hopeful future.
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Denton 30 of New Orleans are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial in St. Roch Cemetery No. 2. A wake is Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home. Denton died Saturday in Chalmette in a pipeline accident. Also, funeral services for Elliott A. Antley 78 formerly of Epps and resident of Texas City were held today at 10 a.m. with graveside services Wednesday at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Antley died of a heart attack Saturday in Galveston County Memorial Hospital. He was a WWI veteran and member of College View Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge No. 22 of Lake Providence. He is survived by four sons Willie Antley Ida, Uriah Antley Epps, Morris Antley Texas City, Wayne Antley Houston. five sisters Vera Dampier, Muna Prine Monroe, Ilva Walker Rayville, Ella Mae Taylor Downsville, Elise Watts Winnfield. four brothers.
Funeral services for John W. Bolin 72 of Bastrop were held at Zion Methodist Church Milo Ark with Revs Ivan Simoneaux Riley Bolin and Simpson Powell officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery under Golden Funeral Home’s direction Bolin died Saturday at Morehouse General Hospital He was a Ashley County Ark native a Mason Warren Ark member and Methodist Church member Surviving family includes wife Fannye Bolin Bastrop son Daniel R Bolin Bastrop five daughters Mrs Jess Temple Detroit Mich Mrs Walter Armstrong Monroe Mrs Montie McCloud Fort Worth Mrs Bonnie Peterson Kelly Keller and Mrs Ralph Franklin Miami Kla brother M R Bolin Bonita and 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Mrs Talma Rodena Ashley 43 of Lake Providence died Saturday at East Carroll General Hospital likely from a heart attack. Services were held at 2 am at Kidder Cox Funeral Home with Rev Paul W Kolb officiating and burial at New Forest Cemetery Forrest. Survived by husband Louis Ashley three sons Lawrence and Michael Ashley William Ashley all of Lake Providence. daughters Sarah Ann Moss Chevyl Dene Ashley Tammie Belene Ashley. father William P Fallin Pierceton Ind. brother W A Fallin
Mrs. Bob Wiseman 40 of Kosciusko Miss formerly of Monroe died early today after a lengthy illness in Kosciusko Funeral services will be at First United Methodist Church under Jordan Funeral Home Kosciusko She was a former Welfare Department employee and was director of the Kosciusko Welfare Department Surviving are her husband Bob Wiseman and son Marty Wiseman both of Kosciusko her mother and one sister.
Two men, Charles Welberon Ward and H L Frith, were arrested on warrants for aggravated assault in Monroe. Ward, 55, and Frith, 21, face bonds set at 1000 and 500 dollars respectively as investigators probe burglaries including a home on 23rd Street and other local thefts.
John H. Avery 84 of 414 Morris West Monroe died this morning at Glenwood Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services 11 AM Tuesday at Cypress Baptist Church with Rev. George Jonner and Rev. Ezra Murphy officiating. Burial in church cemetery under Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home. Survivors include four sons three daughters a brother two grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Former New York Mayor John V. Lindsay says he has no plans to run for president in 1976. He vows to remain an independent voice in the Democratic party, noting his 1972 bid sought urban issues and timing was wrong. He leaves City Hall after eight years in office.
A 25 year old Monroe man Lawrence Taylor was shot in the stomach at 268 Louis Locke Home after an argument with Linda Dunn. He was taken to FE A Conway Hospital in fair condition at noon. A .22 caliber pistol was used and no arrest had been made. Police continue investigation.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Justice 45 of West Monroe will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe chapel with Rev. Boyd Tannehill and Rev. Ronnie Flurry officiating. Burial in Ford Cemetery Richland Parish with grandchildren as pallbearers. Survivors include five sons and three daughters among others.
Alma Marie Willis aged 42 of 125 N Violet St West Monroe died after a car accident near Glenwood Hospital. Funeral at Bethel Baptist Church West Monroe with Rev Staxton Humphries and Dr Clifton Tennison officiating. Burial in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Survivors include son Bruce, daughters Diane Humble and Janet Jordan, four brothers, seven sisters, and mother Bell Yates. Pallbearers listed.
A Burning Urn service is slated tonight from 11 15 to 12 05 a.m. at Southside United Methodist Church 1623 Fourth Street Monroe Rev Leo Joyner pastor says participants will list faults to discard in the New Year then burn the list in the urn The service will include singing scripture readings and meditation.
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