Class Of 1929 Holds Reunion After 25 Years
The Class of 1929 from Monroe Colored High School gathered for a silver anniversary in Carroll High School auditorium. Guests traveled from several towns. Bessie Dyer Walton flew in from Detroit as private secretary for FHA. A Paul Revere bowl honored Principal M. H. Carroll and gifts were given to George S. Mills, sponsor of the class.
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Monroe Colored High School
Carroll High School
Bessie Dyer Walton
Detroit
Delta
FHA
M. H. Carroll
M. J. Foster
George S. Mills
Ollie Hamilton Burns
Viola Holt Hill
Five Die In Louisiana Week End Mishaps
Five persons died in Louisiana accidents over the weekend. A trailer truck crushed a stopped car on the Industrial Canal bridge in New Orleans killing Homer Nelson and Cullen Simmons. The truck driver Wayland L Hudson faced negligent homicide charges, claiming air brakes failed.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Homer Nelson
Cullen Simmons
Wayland L. Hudson
Jackson
Miss
Hudson
Alexandria
Clifton Osherry
James Houston
Two Die In Separate New Orleans Area Motorcycle Crashes
Two men died in weekend motorcycle crashes in the New Orleans area. Bobby Brocker, 26, of New Orleans, was killed when his bike hit a curb and he was thrown against a tree. Edward Neel Monroe, 28, of Jefferson Parish, died after his motorcycle collided with a car.
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Longleaf
New Orleans
Bobby Brocker
Edward Neel Monroe
Jefferson Parish
Three Quota Club Delegates to Chicago Convention
Three Monroe women Mia John Collins Miss Armandine Renaud and Mrs. D L Agnew will represent the local Quota Club at the international convention June 10 to 12 at Congress hotel Chicago. Addresses by Mrs Eugenie Anderson and Dr Charlotte Whitton will headline the event with Miss Sachiko Sugawa reporting on her U S student experiences. A banquet Saturday will install new officers and directors.
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Monroe
Mia
John Collins
Armandine Renaud
D. L. Agnew
Congress Hotel
Chicago
Eugenie Anderson
United States
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
Canada
Sachiko Sugawa
Hiroshima Province
Japan
Sachiko
Funeral Is Held For Bud Warner Former Grocer
The funeral for I. B. Bud Warner 78 of West Monroe who died Sunday was held Monday at 3 p.m. in Peters Funeral chapel with Rev. H. J. Mott officiating. Interment followed at Hasley Cemetery. Pallbearers were P W Chapman Tommie Nichols J F Irvin B L Underwood W H May and J W Wall. Warner had lived in West Monroe 30 years and ran a grocery until retirement. Survivors include Mrs Olivia Crowell and several nieces and nephews.
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I. B
Bud) Warner
West Monroe
Peters Funeral Chapel
H. J. Mott
Hasley Cemetery
P. W. Chapman
Tommie Nichols
J. F. Irvin
B. L. Underwood
W. H. May
J. W. Wall
Warner
Olivia Crowell
Two-Parish Wildlife Group Plans Monthly Meeting
The Catahoula Concordia Wildlife Protective Association formed to study local wildlife and fish issues and propose conservation measures. Woodie Davis of Ferriday serves as president. Meetings alternate between Catahoula and Concordia parishes, with the next gathering at the Ferriday Legion hall Monday at 7 p.m.
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Jonesville
Catahoula
Sam Ivy Dies In Vicksburg Rites Held Today
Sam Ivy 76 longtime Monroe executive and later retiree from Vicksburg Mississippi died Sunday. Funeral held at Fisher Funeral Home Vicksburg at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Born January 15 1878 in Lebanon Tennessee he served as a Winchester demonstrator then joined Monroe Hardware Company rising to president until 1951. He is survived by his wife and brother Fisher Ivy of Lebanon Tennessee.
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Sam Ivy
Monroe Company
Vicksburg
Miss
Fisher Funeral Home
Lebanon
Tenn
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Monroe
Monroe Hardward Company
Fisher Ivy
Lebanon, Tenn
Mrs Williams Returns From National P T A Meeting
West Monroe resident Mrs. W. O. Williams attended the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Atlantic City from May 24 to 26 as representative of Twin City P T A. President William A. Early urged more and better teachers to guide the next generation. She found the sessions inspiring and plans a detailed Twin City Council report.
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W. O. Williams
West Monroe
Atlantic City
N. J
Twin City
P.T. A
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
William A. Early
Jonesville Lions Elect Officers
Officers of the Lions Club were retained for another year with one change Charles Wurster Jr. re elected president Charles Craddock replaces Lee Foster as treasurer Other retained officers include A D Taylor Jr J G Womack Rev Carl Lazenby Preston Richard Farrar Marvin and Paul Hodges The board of directors comprises Dewey Parish Dr Frank Watkins Dr B D King and Tollie Taunton A ladies night is planned for Tuesday night.
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Jonesville
Lions Club
Charles Wurster Jr
Charles Craddock
Lee Foster
A. D. Taylor, Jr
J. G. Womack
Carl Lazenby
Preston Richard
Farrar Marvin
Lion Tamer
Paul Hodges
Dewey Parish
Frank Watkins
B. D. King
Tollie Taunton
Knotts Heads Sicily Island FFA Chapter
Walter Knotts was elected president of the Harry Brown chapter of the F F A at Sicily Island High School for the coming year. Other officers include William Mount first vice president Allen Cooper second vice president Larry Crawford secretary Cook Crawford treasurer Bobby Cupit reporter B K Miller sentinel and Glynn Seymour parliamentarian. Officers Knotts Crawford and Cook Crawford attended the state convention as delegates with Kay Smith named sweetheart at the state convention.
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Sicily Island
Walter Knotts
Harry Brown
Sicily Island High School
William Mount
Allen Cooper
Larry Crawford
Cook Crawford
Bobby Cupit
B. K. Miller
Sentinel
Glynn Seymour
Kay Smith
Advice on divorce aversion after wife's desertion
The writer seeks guidance after his wife left for another man and took their 11 year old son to a boarding school. The respondent empathizes with the family hardship and supports not pursuing divorce, noting the couple’s Church of England marriage and the value of preserving the home.
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Church of England
R. F
Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation
For constipation never take harsh drugs. They cause cramps and disrupt bowel action. Use Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin for gentle relief without salts. The natural Senna extract provides mild, pleasant relief. tastes good and helps the whole family stay on schedule. Money back if not satisfied. Mail to Box 280 New York 18 NY.
Pray for reconciliation in troubled marriage
The writer urges a repentant husband to seek reconciliation with his unfaithful wife for the sake of their child. He suggests prayer and the help of friends, noting that spiritual efforts may effect outcomes beyond worldly expectations. The message ends with a blessing and a call to faith.
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Chicago Tribune
New York News Syndicate Inc
Florida Winter Visitor Loses Wallet After Kindness
Deland Florida Eva Burris of Bethel Maine a winter visitor fledged a good deed finding a $2000 wallet on a park bench and returning it now she reports losing her own wallet with $385 and papers with no one stepping forward to aid her in recovery.
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Deland, Fla
Eva Burris
Bethel
Dr Haberyan to Assist at Hospital This Summer
Dr Henry Haberyan will assist Dr Charlie Passman at his clinic in Jonesville during the summer months. Both doctors graduated from LSU medical school and interned together in Shreveport. Haberyan, a pathology specialist, is the grandson of the late Dr Smith and nephew of local attorney Wedon T Smith.
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Jonesville
Henry Haberyan
Charlie Passman
Nasif
Passman
Haberyan
LSU Medical School
Shreveport
Dr. Smith
Wedon T. Smith
Gibsland Lions Schedule Annual Ladies Night on Lake Bistineau
Gibsland Lions Club will host its annual ladies night on June 17 at the Woodard-Walker camp on Lake Bistineau. The event will showcase local talent and entertainment for attendees.
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Gibsland
Gibsland Lions Club
Woodard-Walker
Lake Bistineau
Installation of Officers and Recipe Tip Combined
Officers to be installed include Al Maricella president J P Nelson Jr 1st vice president Herman Walker 2nd vice president Sam Jones 3rd vice president W L Hamner secretary L D Joiner treasurer Leon Walker tall twister Dr H E Morrow lion tamer and F A Coleman J P Fields Douglas Stewart and H B Pierson directors Prepare 1 1 3 cups precooked rice with a teaspoon chili powder and serve with hamburgers or minute steaks and pan gravy
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al Maricella
J. P. Nelson, Jr
Herman Walker
Sam Jones
W. L
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