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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1975

Page

19

Rites today for Mrs Nell Morgan at Rayville church

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Rayville for Mrs Nell Wireless Morgan wife of Fred Morgan chairman and CEO of Richland State Bank. Burial followed at Rayville Masonic Cemetery with Mulhearn Funeral Home directing. She was a Dallas native resident of Rayville since 1910 and member of the United Methodist Church and DAR. Survivors include two daughters three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were bank officers and directors. Active pallbearers were Cary Ellis W L Yancy Lasley Richardson Bernard Waite James Craig and Tommy Smith.

Rayville Nell Wireless Morgan Fred Morgan Richland State Bank of First United Methodist Church W.L. Strong United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women Lambda Kappa Club Beauf River The Daughters of the American Revolution Mary M. Calvert Helen M. Holtzclaw Robert W. Calvert Jr Frederick Holtzclaw Betty C. Cook Dallas Tex Cary Ellis W. L. Yancy Lasley Richardson Bernar Waite James Craig Tommy Smith

Charles Koontz Rites Held In Monroe

Funeral services for Charles M. Koontz Jr. 65 of Monroe will be at 2 p m Tuesday in Kilpatrick s Funeral Home chapel with Rev James Stovall officiating. Burial in Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Sunday in St Francis Hospital after a long illness. He was a charter member of St Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow Margaret Koontz, a son Robert Koontz, a daughter Carol Kight, two sisters H H Marsters and Arthur Beddoe, and two granddaughters. Pallbearers are John G Lewis T H Scott Charles Mulhearn C C Rainwater Tommy Thompson and Dent Brown.

Charles M. Koontz Jr Milton St Monroe Kilpatrick James Stovall Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery Koontz St. Francis Hospital St. Paul United Methodist Church Virginia C. C. Rainwater Tommy Thompson Dent Brown

Ridgedale 1975 Graduation Honors and Awards

Ridgedale Academy West Monroe held commencement for the 1975 class in the Ridgedale Auditorium. Valedictorian Charlotte Ann McGuire and salutatorian Debbie Sue Johnson were recognized with the Kate F. McGuire Memorial Scholastic Award. George Madison Sartor II led the pledge as Dr. George M. Sartor and Dr. Marshall D. Boyd Jr. presented diplomas.

Ridgedale Academy West Monroe Ridgedale Charlotte Ann McGuire James L. McGuire Debbie Sue Johnson Bobby Joe Johnson George Madison Sartor II Linda G. Payne Steve Sills George M. Sartor Marshall D. Boyd, Jr George Brian NLU Miss McGuire Miss Johnson Kate F. McGuire Sartor Kate Boyd Ridgedale Academy, Inc Louisiana Independent Schools Association Louisiana State Board of Education Beverly Jo Boliew Mike D. Cruse Marion Randall Donald Sharon Gay Guillary Tanya Sue Kyle Lori Carol Letson Anne Marie McKay Richard Clay Moncrief Vallery Diane Perritt Stephen E. Rogers Rozana Tidwell Karen Ann Wible Randall Earl Atkins Davonna Diane Carter Howard S. Carter Mary Kay Creed Edward R. Earl Dana Wren Freeman Gerry Wayne Hicks James Kennedy Houston John Allen Jennings Mark Douglas Ketchell Kimberly Sue Lenard

Riverview Baptist Sets Bible School Activities

Riverview Baptist Church at S 7th and Austin hosts Vacation Bible School with prep day Saturday at 3 p.m. sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 9 to June 13. Commencement Sunday June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Wilfred Vince of West Monroe listed as contact. program includes Lisa Lynn Malone and several others.

Riverview Baptist Church S. 7Th Austin Wilfred Vince Riverbend West Monroe

Special Laboratory Opens to Study Lassa Fever Threats

PORTON England The Microbiological Research Establishment has opened to study lassa fever and other African virus diseases increasing hazards of international travel. The lab aims to eliminate any possibility of spread.

Porton England

Transportation Chief Arranges Help for Needy Youths

A local official oversees transport for at risk youths, coordinating routes and volunteers to ensure safe travel to programs and activities. The effort aims to reduce barriers and improve attendance for students facing transportation gaps.

Smallpox Virus Escape Incident Recalled At Lon don Lab

A historical note recalls a 1973 smallpox virus escape from a laboratory at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, resulting in two deaths.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Funeral Tuesday for James Red Futch in West Monroe

Funeral services are set for 10 am Tuesday for James Red Futch 37 of Rt. 2 Bros. at Kilpatrick's West Monroe chapel with Sister Mae Dean and Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial follows at Liberty Grove Church of God Cemetery West Monroe. He died Sunday after a lengthy illness at E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his mother Bernice Futch of Eros, grandmother Dora Bonnette of Eros, two daughters Monya Ann and Tracy Lynn Futch of Spencer, and brother Donald Wayne Futch of West Monroe.

James “Red” Futch Rt. 2, Bros Kilpatrick West Monroe Mae Dean Leon Sims Liberty Grove Church of God E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital Futch Futch Automotive Supply Church of God Bernice Futch Eros Dora Bonnette Monya Ann Futch Tracy Lynn Futch Spencer Donald Wayne Futch

Wisner Names New Mayor After Oath At City Hall

Wisner welcomed Charles I. Watson a 49 year old businessman as mayor after taking the oath at 9 a.m. Robert Lowe Franklin Parish clerk of court administered the oath. Watson had been Wisner city clerk 1953 63 replacing Riley H Graham who resigned to move to Winnsboro. The election to finish Graham’s term is expected in November. Governor Edwin Edwards appointed Watson at the request of the Wisner Town Council.

News-Star News Service Wisner Charles I. Watson Robert Lowe Franklin Parish Watson Riley H. Graham Winnsboro Graham Edwin Edwards Wisner Town

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Mrs Nell Morgan Rayville Masonic Cemetery Mulhearn Funeral Home of Dallas, Tex Morgan Richland State Bank Charles Koontz Dr. Boyd Tony Zachry Dixie Floral Marmusa Finigh del Monte Big-Ar-Dee Lee Skinner Monterey Rikhls Chuck Neuhoff Franks Seer Neuhoff Lone Star Aungheon Limas Avery Tubsday Ahhh Armour Star Eckrich Usda Choice USDA Wytur Homestyle Biscuits Riverview Baptist Sets Bible School Lisa Lynn Malone William F. Peavy Thad G. Scharf Kenny Bryan Sullivan Mary Ann Lawson Robert H. Wood Fai Roselawn Zeagler’s J Music Shop James Futch Insu Eee Paar As Louisville Ave
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