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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1946

Page

8

How to Restore a Worn Shirt Collar and Cuffs

Mrs. Mildred G. Swift offers two collar restoration methods turning the collar or turning the neckband with the collar. She notes washing and pre-soaking helps remove soil and suggests rubbing rather than scrub-washing. A thread shank for buttons reduces strain and preserves fabric, with pins used to form the shank.

Mildred Swift

Ouachita Youth Assigned to USS Saidor for Bikini Tests

James R. Williams an 18 year old seaman second class from Sterlington is stationed aboard USS Saidor the escort carrier slated to participate in atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. The Saidor will provide photographic and helicopter support during the tests.

James R. Williams Sterlington Saidor Bikini Atoll

Faithfulness and Christ’s Cross Highlight Revival

A Wisner revival led by Rev. W. H. Carroll emphasizes denying self and taking up the cross. He portrays Christ as savior, a humble Giver who stays with believers, and urges partnership with Him for true success. Services listed for this week include weeknight and weekend times.

W. H. Carroll Wisner Christ Man

Optimus Club Plans Charter Night at Hotel Frances

The Optimus Club of Monroe held a luncheon at Hotel Frances to map a June 22 charter night dinner dance. Attendees from Little Rock Wichita Falls Fort Worth Shreveport and Vicksburg are expected with about 80 members. J Warren Day Fort Worth will present the charter and Bill Chambers Wichita Falls will install officers. John Richardson Shreveport will be toastmaster Paul Caperton Little Rock will participate. In Kentucky mountains a bird entering a house is seen as bad luck omen.

Optimus Club of Monroe Hotel Frances Little Rock Wichita Falls Fort Worth Shreveport Vicksburg J. Warren Day Tex Bill Chambers John Richardson Paul Caperton

Threatened maritime strikes involve 3100 ships and 275000 workers

Washington June 7 ABC explains the year’s most scrambled labor dispute as seven unions with about 275000 members threaten walkouts by June 15 over higher pay and shorter hours. The talks span the Atlantic Pacific and Gulf with both C I O and A F L unions and government ship ownership shaping the standoff.

Washington ABC Atlantic Pacific Gulf A. F. of L West Coast I. L. W. U.—International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union Sailors Union of the Pacific American Communications Association A. F. of L. Union of Longshoremen National Maritime Union N. M. VU International Longshoremen’s Association N. M

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