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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1962

Page

3

Fine Assessed In Theft Case In City Court

Judge W. M. Harper fined Roy Holloway 100 dollars plus costs after a Monroe city court conviction for theft of merchandise valued under two dollars from Safeway on Plum street. Several others faced fines for weapons, drunkenness, and traffic offences during the afternoon session.

W. M. Harper Roy Holloway South 6Th Street Monroe Safeway Plum Street Holloway John Wilson Breard Alley Leon Johnston North 26Th Street Turner Saulsberry John Rogers Tolbert Powell's Alley Nolle William Davenport Hoop Marks Alley Louis Carter Woodstreet Marcus Christian Andes N.Y Charlie Jones Jr Standifer Street Andrew Jackson Pippin Reid Bernard Heflin Inglewood Drive Sharon A. Griffin Maine Drive West Monroe Olivia Fletcher Renwick Street

Accidents Hurt Two Youngsters in Monroe

Two youngsters were injured late Monday in separate Monroe incidents. Howell Butler, 11, sprained a leg while playing ball at West Monroe Little League Ballpark on Ouachita Bank team. Sandra Gail Littleton, hurt with a possible fractured left forearm, biked on Route 4 while avoiding a dog.

Howell Butler S. H. Butler Peach Street Monroe West Monroe Ouachita Bank Shell Sandra Gail Littleton Route 4

Central Bank Establishes Four Year Scholarship at NEL State

The Central Savings Bank and Trust Company announces a four year Central Bank Scholarship at Northeast Louisiana State College valued at 3200 dollars. President Con way E Crossland states the award provides 800 dollars yearly to a high school graduate who meets exam and college criteria and maintains a B average.

Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Northeast Louisiana State College Conway E. Crossland Central Bank Northeast Louisiana State College Louisiana Crossland

Deadline Near On Absentee Vote For Hospital Tax

Officials reminded Monday that the June 13 deadline approaches for absentee voting in a special one mill tax election for the G. B. Cooley Hospital for Retarded Children. Only one absentee ballot had been cast by Monday afternoon. Absentee voting began May 30. The 10 year tax would fund hospital operations if approved by Ouachita Parish voters who are property owners. Election day is June 19 with polls from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

G. B. Cooley Ouachita Parish

Sandwiches Four-Year Course Outlined by Institute

London report notes the National Institute of Food Technology releases a brochure detailing a four-year sandwich course. The plan outlines curriculum, practical placements, and validation steps for graduates pursuing careers in the food industry.

London API National Institute of Food Technology

Bernice Deputy Hurt After High Speed Chase

Deputy Sheriff Victor Albritton was injured in a Monday collision on U S Highway 67 near Lincoln Parish while pursuing a speeding car. He suffered a fractured rib and cuts, remained trapped in his wrecked car for eight hours, and was rescued by Deputy Dave Elkins after a radio failure concealed the crash until a motorist reported the scene.

Bernice (Special Victor Albritton Bernice Bernice Clinic U. S. Highway 67 Lincoln Parish Albritton Deadman Union Parish Dave Elkins Farmerville Elkins

Boone Funeral Service To Be Held Wednesday

Mrs. Nelle H. Boone 79 died Monday at her home 106 Ludwig Street West Monroe. Funeral services planned 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church West Monroe with burial in Hasley Cemetery under Mulheart Funeral Home. She was a Lacy Arkansas native longtime West Monroe resident and church member. Survived by daughters Mrs L O Fisher and Mrs W F Neal both of West Monroe a son Basil L Boone of Cincinnati and two sisters.

Nelle H. Boone Ludwig Street West Monroe First Baptist Church Mulheart Funeral Home Hasley Boone Lacy Ark First Baptist Church of L. O. Fisher W. F. Neal Basil L. Boone Cincinnati Ohio

Obituary note lists Koonce and Peterson family kinship

Ralph Koonce of Greenville Illinois and Mrs Carl Peterson of Santa Cruz California are noted with nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers named are M P Worsley Omar Weir Randolph Cage Cline Averett Jack Fisher Julius Wink and Henry Little.

Ralph Koonce Greenville Carl Peterson Santa Cruz Calif M. P. Worsley Omar Weir Randolph Cage Cline Averett Jack Fisher Julius Wink Henry Little

Island Drive residents oppose Monroe street plan

Island Drive residents urge Monroe city council to stop raising the street or widening ditches and to keep it from becoming a super highway. They want patching and resurfacing only, saying the road from Hawthorne to Marquette carries no heavy traffic and is not a through street.

Island Drive City of Monroe Cecil Hill W. D. H.rodriguez Hawthorne Marquette

Citizens Clash Over Street Plan Elevation Ditch Design

Cecil Hill urges the city to present complete elevation plans showing ditch lines and depths for the 30 year old street. E K Theus warns higher street levels would worsen ditching and harm lawns and curb appeal. S E Huey criticizes the city for vague plans while James Sparks notes large potholes hurting car front ends.

Cered Cecil Hill E. K. Theus S. E. Huey James Sparks

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