Trumans Welcome First Grandchild A 6 Pound Boy
Margaret Truman and her husband Clifton Daniel welcomed their first child a six pound baby boy born at Doctors Hospital New York. The infant arrived at 12 11 a m and mother and baby are reported doing well. The Truman family expressed happiness and no name has been chosen yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clifton Daniel
Margaret Truman
Margaret
Daniel
Harry Truman
Bess
Trumans
Independence
Doctors Hospital
Louise Dantuone
The
New York Times
E. Clifton Daniel
Zebulon
N. C
Gray
Daniels
Manhattan
Gov Long Plans to Sign Sheffield Death Warrant Soon
Baton Rouge special reports Gov Earl Long said he will sign the death warrant for Joseph Sheffield as soon as the U S Supreme Court acts on his last appeal. Sheffield was convicted in 1953 of killing Franklin Parish deputy Sheriff John L Waller and again after a federal retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Earl Long
Joseph Sheffield
U. S. Supreme Court
Sheffield
Franklin Parish
John L. Waller
State Supreme Court
Atty
Jack Gremillion
High Court
New Orleans
Robert Kennon
Long
Treasury
Cooking School for Colored Slated at Valley High Tonight
A cooking school for colored people will be held at Valley High School tonight and tomorrow night starting at 7 30 p m each evening. The event is sponsored by Warren's Appliance and Furniture and aims to teach basic kitchen skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooking School
the Valey High School
Warren's
River Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage
River levels rise over 24 hours prompting officials to monitor conditions and issue Stage changes as flood risk remains elevated along the riverbanks. local authorities warn residents to stay alert and avoid travel through impacted areas.
City Reports 105 May Auto Wreck
The Monroe police department traffic division reported 105 accidents in May causing 27 injuries. Last year May had 32 injuries and one death. This year May shows improvement with fewer injuries than 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Police Department
Deaths in Northeast Louisiana: Betty Findly and Bud Franks
Miss Betty Findly 88 of Monroe died Tuesday and burial at Harrisonburg followed by funeral services. Elijah Bud Franks 80 of West Monroe died Tuesday with services at St Paschal Church and burial in French Cemetery Effie. Funeral homes Hixson Brothers Mulhearn directed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Findly
Monroe
Harrisonburg
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home
Elijah
Bud’ Franks
West Monroe
St. Paschal’s Catholic Church
French Cemetery
Effie
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Shortage Cited In All Branches Of Engineering
W S Nelson told Monroe chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society that a vast shortage exists in all engineering fields especially automation, nuclear physics and electronics. He urged math chemistry and physics in high school and noted Louisiana activity called Jets Junior Engineer Training in School aims to guide students into engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Engineering Society
Monroe
Forsythe Park
W. S. Nelson
United States
Nelson
State Engineering Society
National Society of Professional Engineers
The
Engineers Joint Council
Louisiana
Jets
Truman couple travel to meet newborn grandson
Former President and Mrs. Truman, proud grandparents, board a train to New York to meet their daughter and her newborn son born Tuesday night. Mrs. Truman hoped for a grandson, while Mr. Truman noted he would have been happy with either gender and planned to speak at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., Sunday.
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Independence
Funeral Services for Mrs. W. W. Gahagan and Nathan J. Carter
Funeral services were held for Mrs. W. W. Gahagan 72 of Natchitoches at Blanchard Funeral Home with survivors listed including sister Mrs. J. W. Holley and sons Dr. Henry Gahagan Dr. Harry Gahagan and Russell Gahagan. Also honored are Nathan J. Carter 82 of Sarepta with rites at Old Athens Baptist Church officiated by Rev. W. F. Bailey and burial at Old Athens Cemetery. survivors include wife Ola Carter and five daughters and four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gahagan
Natchitoches
Blanchard Funeral Home
J. W. Holley
Coushatta
Henry Gahagan
Harry Gahagan
Alexandria
Russell Gahagan
Roy Cole
Monroe
George Riser
Nathan J. Carter
Sarepta
Shreveport
Old Athens Baptist Church
W. F. Bailey
Old Athens
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruston
Ola Carter
Gussie Duck
Dollie Hughes
Alma Yocum
Fort Worth
Tex
Levi Howell
Prague
Oklo
Mary Hammett
Baton Rouge
J. B. Carter
P. W. Carter
D. B. Carter
M. C. Carter
Houston
Oilman Sees Snowman as Himalayan Ape Monster
Houston man Tom Slick who searched for the Abominable Snowman now believes the Himalayan myth is a large ape. He cites tracks near Mount Everest, native sightings, and hair samples he gave to the Delhi zoo, suggesting a new anthropoid could exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tom Slick
San Antonio
Slick
Slick Oil Co
Mount
Everest
Tibet
Delhi Zoo
Pythians to Hold Midyear Election at Stonewall Lodge
Stonewall lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias announces its midyear election. Chancellor A E Thompson urges all members to attend Thursday night meeting as election time arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Lodge No. 8
Knights of Pythias
A. E. Thompson
Blunder Charged as Senate Probes GI Case
The Senate probes the U S decision to let Japan try Specialist 3C William C Girard on homicide charges after he shot a Japanese woman at an Army firing range. The subcommittee vows to determine if the action was justified and warns of possible repercussions to the status of forces pact with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Japan
Senate
Prom
Ise
Ervin
D-Nc
Defense Department
Robert Dechert
Armed Services Subcommittee
Sen. Flanders
R-Vi
William C. Girard
Ottawa-LaSalle
Ill
Naka Sakai
Girard
State Dulles
Defense Wilson
White House
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Sen. Hemmings
D-Mo
Flanders
Sen. Bridges
Rnh
GOP
Army
Brucker
Bridges
Ator
Guesses on Special Session Mentioned by Gov Earl Long
Gov Earl Long said a special session to obtain money for teachers salaries is possible and he could broaden the call to include ways and means. He noted he may sign reappropriation bills for departments that cut spending and doubted he will sign any pay raise measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Baton Rouge
Earl Long
Legislative Budget Committee
Private Bids Sought for Newspapers Seized From Peron
Buenos Aires government invites private bids to buy 14 government owned newspapers seized from Peron era. Five titles in Buenos Aires to transfer. Bids accepted until August 31 with preference for journalists cooperatives democratic parties and long time residents in the paper towns. Some titles were returned when ownership was clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Pedro Aramburu
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Buckingham Guard Quits Over Bearded Rule Clash
Buckingham Palace guardsman Constable Stuart Dean, 22, is suspended for refusing to trim his beard despite a palace inspector’s order. Dean preferred his Vandyke and uniform to shaving, arguing no rule bans a beard. A police disciplinary board will determine the line between unshaven appearance and a forbidden beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Stuart Dean
Dean
Scotland Yard
Palace
Veterans Widow May Secure Loan
The article explains a widow of a World War II or Korea veteran with a service connected death may qualify for a GI loan even if the veteran had a prior GI loan. VA official William K. Hinds notes that if the widow is also an eligible veteran she gains no extra rights. Widows in eligible direct loan areas may obtain VA direct loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hinds
Veterans Administration Center
Shreveport
Korea
Ten Area Grads At Southern U University
Ten Monroe area graduates received degrees from Southern University this week according to registrar J. J. Hedgeman. Names include A Willie Larkins Sam Long Jr Bennie Merrie Hester Alina L George Maisie Delean Jackson Verna Mae Johnson Trudge C Fleweallyn Foster Mae Harris Mildred Harris Katie McClain Webber James B Daniel Cris V Gary. Sam Long Jr among 24 ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern University
Monroe
J. J. Hedgeman
A. Willie Larkins
Sam Long, Jr
Bennie Merrie Hester
Alina L. George
Maisie Delean Jackson
Verna Mae Johnson
Trudge C. Fleweallyn
Foster Mae Harris
Mildred Harris
Katie McClain Webber
James B. Daniel
Cris V. Gary
Sam Long,Jr
ROTC
Arrest of Otis Moore on multiple charges in Monroe
Otis Moore, 37, was arrested last night and booked on profanity use public intoxication and trespassing at 210 Miro Street on property owned by Gus Kokinos. He gave a hotel address and remained in Monroe City Jail with a $225 bond unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Moore
Gus Kokinos
Miro Street
Monroe
Moore
Bids Sought by Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Ouachita Parish Police Jury invites sealed bids in Monroe for two items. First, a tandem drive motor grader with 23 000 lb weight and 115 hp diesel, with trade in for a No 12 Caterpillar grader. bids due June 12 1957. Second, gasoline supply contract 7000 gallons monthly for one year starting June 15 1957 with Octane not less than 4 5 and ethyl 95 options. bids due June 12 1957. The Jury reserves right to reject any bid.
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Ouachita Parish
Court House
E. H. Hill
Monroe
Louisiana
Sterlington Road
Calhoun
Ward &and 9
Jonesboro
Tam
Joseph L. Regnier
State of Louisiana
Central Area Trade School
Lee Street
Natchitoches
Mae Lucky
Parish
Munroe
Brown
Otie Lee
Wood St
Byrd
George Clifton
Hall St
Cascio
Magrette
Catalpa St
Fowler
George Yee
Lee Ave
Kocotas
James
Gordon Ave
Rick
Addie
Georgia St
Williams
EB. J
Thomas Ave
Crumpler
Pearl
Vernon St
Tuller
Mary
Grand
Grand St. Price, Edgar Louis, 420% So, Grand St.; Steale, R. W
Jackson St
Triehel
Oliva
Malvern St
Wilks
Elaine
Smith
Fred F
Box
Forbito
Angelo
Buckhorn Bend
Del
Lively
Sadie
Milhaven Road
Moore
Winnsboro
Oswell
Louginia
Powell
Viola
Alford
Edward
Baker
Mary Ann Studdard
Spuregeon Drive
Banks
Bessie Mae
Bell Avenue
Sevielle
Clara Gilbert
R. L
Cernigliaro
Lucy
Smith Avenue
Cernigiaro
Mica
Clanton
Alice O
Hill Avenues
Coleman
PB. B
Gerald Street
Dean
Eva
DeSiard St
Ouachita Security Life Insurance stockholders meeting notice
The Ouachita Security Life Insurance Company announces a special stockholders meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday June 27 1957 in Monroe Louisiana to ratify actions by the Board of Directors. May 27 1957 Nick Mantrozos president Sybil Mantrozos secretary. Also car ads appear in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Security Life Insurance Company
Louisville Avenue
Monroe
Louisiana
Nick Mantrozos
Sybil Mantrozos
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Maggie
Mississippi St. Louis
Memphis
Helena
Arkansas City
Vicksburg
Natchez
Red River Lady
Donaldsonville
Atchafalaya
Morgan City
Ouachita Camden
Jonesville
OHIO
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cairo
Arkansas
Little Rock
RED
Rise
Pearl Jackson
Miss Betty Findly
Elijah Franks
Harry
Oilman
Snowman
Pythians
Ike
Buckingham
Little
McGowen
Carl C
Masonic Ave
Neal
Jack
McGuire
Peters
Osie
Powell Avenue
Prestridge
O. L
Ernest
Bunice
Bell Ave
John 1
Yolar
John Lamar
Sol Sherrouse
Tripp
J. EB
South McGuire
Vallery
Andrew
Powell Ave
Wall
Mary S
Webb
Sherrouse
Wheelis
W. B
DeSiard
DeSiand
Wilkins
Joe
Williamson
Bennie Earl
Spurgeon Dr
Woolsey
Raymond H
Worley
L. A
Austin
Emma
James L
Bennett
Alyse
Breville
Black
L. B
McGuire Ave
Bradford
James A
Brady
Longo Lawrence
Lill
Sterlington
Butler
Snip
College Ave
Collins
Walter F
Webster St. Cox
James Joseph
Crews
Sarah Ann
Crowe
Charles F
Crowley
Anna B
Cole Avenue
Curry
J.T
McGuire Davis
L. G
Frith
J. Hy
Grayson
Estelle
Cole
Jones
Charles Edwin
KE. M
College
Kampouris
George
Cole Ave
King
Joyce
Pilbiol
W.T
Filb
RB. L
Scalia
Angie M
Sarah M
Tilley
John G
Concordia St
Ternatore
Tenore
Filbial
Workman Bayou
Ferriday
Monterey
Dad
BOB Sale Studio
South 2Nd Dial
Alcoholics Anonymous PO
West Monroe Rendering Co
Stauffer
Rutledge Nursery
Stubbs
North 5Th
America
Mountain Valley
Hot Springs
Ark
Kitchener Drive
Rest
Pentimec and Watch
Lost
News-Star—World
Avon Cosmetics
JOUR
FORD
McCain-Richards, Inc
Louisville Ave
van Olds-Cadillac
Coleman Pontiac Inc
Pontiac
Monroe Auto Mart
Dodge
Plymouth
Tonsville Ave
Jennevile
Olcott Motors, Inc
Chrysler
Lennon Motor CO
BUICK
Jackson Motors
Hester Motor CO
Anatole Robbins
Dresdell
Porcelian
Albert Dial
Chevrolet
Bel Air
Willie
Barfoot
Montclair
Reed Motor CO
Louisville & Walnut
Anderson's
MAC
Johnson’s
Cr. N
Breard
MASSEY'S _ ERVICE CENTER
Auty & Protecase
Simmons
Dial
Studebaker
mAhee
Hes Eee 70 Plan, Inc. CI
Carrier News-Star World Combination Daily
Sun Daily-Sun Daily
Oldsmobile
Duga Motors
Boyce Motors
Motors Securities
Walnut St. Monroe
Sergere
Edwards & Sons Garage
C. B. Hammett Southern
N. 6Th
Olive St
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