Farmers Market Opens Its Fourth Season In Monroe
The Monroe Farmers Market behind the Civic Center opened its fourth season with abundant vegetables. Secretary Cuff Dry of the Northeast Louisiana Produce Growers Association said irrigation helps growers amid drought and expects lower prices and better quality this year. Officials from state and local offices attended the ceremony as stalls filled to capacity and growers from multiple parishes gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Noonan
Monroe
Civic Center
Cuff Dry
Northeast Louisiana Produce Growers Association
Lincoln
Jackson
Ouachita
Morehouse
West Carroll
Richland
Franklin
Caldwell
East Carroll
Madison
Dry
Watergate figures ordered to prison in cover up case
Former Attorney General John Mitchell and White House aide H.R. Haldeman were sentenced to 30 months to eight years for obstructing justice and conspiracy. Judge Sirica gave two weeks to settle personal affairs before reporting to prison on June 22. Ehrlichman also was sentenced. Haldeman will serve at Lompoc while Mitchell awaited possible further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
John Mitchell
HR Haldeman
John Sprica
Richard Nixon
America
Nixon
Sirica
Mitchell
Haldeman
White House
Mr Haldeman
District of Columbia
John Ehrlichman
Supreme Court
U.S. Bureau of Prisons
Lompoc
Calif
Los Angeles
Allenwood
Pennsylvania
High Court
Events of Note Twin Cities meetings and clubs this week
A listing of civic and service organization meetings in the Twin Cities this week with contact details for submissions. Programs include Sertoma Kiwanis Civitan Lions Rotary Optimist Amateur Radio Barbershop Singers and Jaycees along with venues and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
P.O
Monroe
West Monroe
Board of Director
Evergreen
Pacemaker City Kiwanis Club
Penn Hotel
Civitan Club
Lions Club
Holiday Inn
Highway 165
Amateur Radio Club
Ouachita
Police Activity Reports Burglary, Thefts, and Arrests in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish deputies report a burglary at Curtis Matlock residence Swartz with losses estimated $6,000 to $7,000 including handguns a TV microwave clothing and more. Arrests include Daniel Rawn Jr for aggravated criminal damage to property bond $2,500 and Robert Jarmon and William Head on marijuana charges with bonds $6,100 and $1,000 respectively. Monroe police investigate a Goodyear Service Store burglary with a missing GE 10 inch black and white TV and an eight track player valued about $225. A citizen band radio was stolen from a vehicle in another reported theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Curtis Matlock
Rt. 5
Swartz
Daniel Leete Rawn Jr
Sterlington Road
Monroe
Rawn
Westchester Square
Sterlington Highway
Robert M. Jarmon
William T. Head
General Electric
Peach Festival Events Highlight Ruston Tour and Weeklong Plans
A Ruston delegation led by Peach Queen Ann Berry met Mayor Howard to promote the Louisiana Peach Festival set for June 11 to 19. Activities include bowling, a Railroad Park show, bread baking, bicycle safety, square dancing, and multiple tournaments. Also noted is a wage dispute case in Ouachita Parish where three ambulance workers seek overtime and back pay, with jury trial granted for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Ann Berry
W. L
Jack) Howard
Monroe
Miss Berry
Hollis Downs
Elton Pody
Paramedic Ambulance, Ltd
Ouachita Parish
Fourth District Court
William Norris II
Melba Gentry
George D.aubrey
Dusty J. Gates
Union Parish
Roy T. Hendrix
Jury Selection Underway in Elmore Armed Robbery Trial
Jury selection begins in Fourth District Court for Johnny Wayne Elmore charged with armed robbery and attempted first degree murder stemming from a December 1976 incident. Defense and state attorneys outlined potential witnesses and discussed whether repetitious suggestion influenced testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Wayne Elmore
Elmore
Fourth District
Robert Farr
Paul Henry Kidd
Joe Guerriero
Asst. Dist. Atty
John Harrison
Moorehead’s
West Monroe
Chatham
Winnfield
Kidd
Permit to sell high alcoholic content at retail in Ouachita Parish
The applicant seeks a Class B liquor permit for Ouachita Parish at a Monroe area address for 1977. Notices reference bids for warehouse and office space in Ouachita to store USDA donated commodities, with detailed space requirements and lease terms.
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Commission On Alcoholic Beverage Control
State of
Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
Monroe
West Monroe
Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Adm
Benny ‘Turcan
Charles E. Roemer
Sissioner of
Administration Corp
City of
Quachita
Safeway Stores, Inc
Winnsboro Rd
Sam Canal
Collector of Revenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gil Dozier
State
Bob Cole
State Department of Agriculture
Gwen Hardy
State Agriculture Department
Harlan Prestridge
Luther T
Dick) Harper
J. Bishop Johnston III
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Doug Moe
Walnut and
Pine
Earl Powers
Winnsboro
Louisiana State University Cooperative Extension Service
Ouachita Valley
Macon Ridge
Growers Association
Earl Garland
West Ouachita Parish
John Baker
Franklin Parish
A. R. Head
Pioneer
Farmers’ Market
Monroe Farmers’ Market
Debbie Lane
Calhoun
Ken Purcell
Watergate
Sertoma Club
Wyatt
Nament
News-Star
Grove Street
Don Yates
Marvin Chamblers
South Second St
Chamblers
Eastgate
Evaternik
Robert Plunk
Cypress Street
Mp Lofton Jr
Louisville Ave
Otasco
Jack Spears
Winniporo Road
Ronald E. Lingeteit
P.O. Box
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