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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

4

13 Negroes Denied Registration At McNeese State

Lake Charles LA M The registrar Mrs Inez Moses refused to register 13 Negroes for summer classes saying she lacked authority and followed the state board instruction. NAACP backed group said court rulings on the SLI case opened enrollment possibilities at McNeese State College pending state authority. The three among four SLI admittees and 10 others sought entry including Joyce Richard Lenora Chandeler Hattie Coleman Frances Fondell Ruthie Fondell Barbara Fruge and more.

Lake Charles La.m McNeese State College Inez Moses L. E. Frazar Frazar State Board of Education Dorotha Combre Citizens Committee National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Supreme Court SLI Mece- Neese Joyce Richard Lenora Chandeler Hattie Coleman Frances Fondell Ruthie Fondell Barbara Fruge Mary Jane Silas Florence Cooper Thelma Phelmougo Lucille Kane Dolorius Townsand Marva Thibadeaux Marshall McGowen

Jack Howard to Leave Wednesday for Colorado Springs

Monroe businessman and national vice president of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce Jack Howard plans a Wednesday trip to Colorado Springs to finalize his campaign for national president. He has about 600 of 1196 votes and is among three candidates. A Louisiana caravan of Jaycees and wives, about 150 people, departs at 6 am June 11 with safety cars and state police escort. Carlos P Romulo of the Philippine Islands will address the convention, and Howard will be accompanied by his family.

Jack Howard Monroe U. S Junior Chamber of Commerce Colorado Springs Colo Howard Louisiana West Monroe Carlos P. Romulo Philippine Islands Delores Wallace Neville High School Northeast Louisiana State College

Prettiest of new summer gloves described

The article highlights sheer nylon gloves with delicate ruffed cuffs as the season’s prettiest accessory. It emphasizes their light, airy style and suitability for summer wear, reflecting fashion trends of the period.

Broadening Board Powers Wins Initial Backing

A Louisiana bill to expand the state Board of Education powers won support from six of eleven members. It would give the board control over the state education budget and permit $40,000 for a board staff. Key backers include J. J. Davies and Rep. Brown's allies Nash Roberts Jr., Leon Gary, Eleanore Meade, Alfred Roberts, and Robert H. Curry. The measure follows the Peabody Schools report urging budget and personnel authority.

Baton Rougem State Board of Education State Superintendent of Education J. J. Davies Gretna J. Marshall Brown Nash Roberts Jr New Orleans Leon Gary Houma Eleanore H. Meade Grammercy Alfred FE. Roberts Lake Charles Robert H. Curry Shreveport Peabody Louisiana Public Schools Brown House Education Shelby Jackson Jackson

Funeral Held For Sister Of Annie L W Stahl

Miss Florence Brittain West of 306 South College Ave died yesterday at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. She lived with her sister Annie Lee West Stahl head of Northeast State College journalism. Funeral 5 p.m. Mulhearn Chapel with interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.

Florence Brittain West South College Ave St. Francis Hospital Mississippi Miss West Annie Lee West Stahl Northeast State College Mulhearn Chapel Ernest D. Holloway Wayne W. Gray Mulhearn Funeral Home Memorial Park Charles H. West W. S. Vincent L. N. Blair W. R. Hammond James L. Malone Woody Boyles H. S. Chilton E. G. Touchstone Lewis C. Slater William M. Smith The Morning World News-Star Pow Wow

Mrs Wilson Returns From National PTA Meeting

Mrs V O Wilson of West Monroe returned from the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Atlantic City New Jersey May 24 to 26 representing Twin City PTA. President William A Early urged more and better teachers to shape the coming generation. She found the sessions inspiring and plans a detailed report to the Ouachita Parish Council.

V. O. Wilson West Monroe Atlantic City N. J Twin City P.T. A National Congress of Parents and Teachers William A. Early Ouachita’ Parish

Infant Joseph Garvin Dies in Ferriday Funeral

Funeral services were held for infant Joseph Everett Garvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Garvin of Ferriday. The service occurred at Young Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Don Alverson officiating and interment in a Natchez cemetery after the infant died Monday afternoon at a Ferriday hospital.

Ferriday Joseph Everett Garvin Joseph E. Garvin Young Funeral Home Chapel Don Alverson Natchez, Miss

Obituary notices from Mangham and Bienville districts

Harvey Bacle 60 died after a long illness at his Mangham residence. Funeral 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. P. M. Gaddis. Interment at Chest Cemetery directed by Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro. American Legion held a graveside service. Survived by wife four daughters three brothers and three sisters. William Roland Ward 57 died in Shreveport and funeral held June 6 at Friendship Baptist Church. Burial in Friendship Cemetery, Conger Funeral Home Arcadia. Ward a World War I veteran resided in Saline and Cotton Valley. Survived by wife two children three grandchildren two brothers six sisters.

Eros Lummie Fuller Church of Latter Day Saints T. B. Sharp Texas Paul Oral Tallulah Miss Solon Paduckah Harvey Bacle Mangham Bethlehem Baptist Church P. M. Gaddis Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro Chest’'s American Legion Bacle Harvey Bienville William Roland Ward Shreveport Friendship Baptist Church John S. Hurt Friendship Cemetery Conger Funeral Home Arcadia Ward Saline Cotton Valley Aubyn Hollman Ward June Collinsworth James Roland Ward Friendship Norman Ward Keller Ward Fryeburg Howard Woodard Ringgold Price Davis B. O. Gray Nina Litton Converse Edgar Wilson A. D. Mohler

Two Candidates Qualify In Race In Quitman Mayoral Contest

In Quitman Cecil B. Waldrip and W. M. Abbott have qualified for the mayoral race while Frank G. Melinski is declared the Democratic nominee for marshal without opposition. Four candidates seek alderman seats Earl Koonce Jeffie C Vail Homer Albritton and M A Blalock with three seats. Current aldermen include Earl Koonce and M A Blalock. Democratic village executive posts go to Ea Lee Mrs Rosea Lee Lee and Mrs Bessie Bailey. Election set for Tuesday July ie.

Quitman Cecil B. Waldrip W. M. Abbott Frank G. Melinski Marshal Earl Koonce Jeffie C. Vail Homer Albritton M. A. Blalock

Chennault urges ROK and Chiang forces to start Asian war

General Claire Chennault, former Flying Tigers leader, urged South Korea and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists to resume hostilities in Asia to halt Communist expansion in Indochina. He argued Russia would stay out, and Formosa should support a China mainland offensive. He warned against U.S. troops in Indochina and predicted anti-Communists would welcome Chiang.

Shreveport Claire Chennault Flying Tigers South Korea Asia Indo-China Chiang Kai- Shek China Formosa North Korea Syngman Rhee Korea Chennault Far East Air Transport Service United States Chiang

Ostrex Tonic Claims Pep and Youthful Vigor

An advertisement touts Ostrex Tonic Tablets as a remedy to fatigue and low energy from iron deficiency. It promises renewed pep and a younger feeling, targeting men and women who feel old or rundown and urging readers to try a 50 cent sample.

Walgreen’s Bodan Kenall & Virginia

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