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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

6

Quality Poultry Must Come Up To State Rulings

Dave L. Pearce announces new regulations effective June 1 requiring graded poultry for sale to meet state origin sanitary standards. Grade standards will align with U S quality standards for poultry or Louisiana grades, with all terms reflecting classes of graded poultry offered in the state.

Dave L. Pearce Agriculture and Immigration U. S U. S. Department of Agriculture Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Immigration

Louisiana Tech Opens Summer Session With Welcome From President Ropp

President R L Ropp urged new students to commit to success as Louisiana Tech begins its summer session in Howard Auditorium. He cited concentrated work and fewer distractions as advantages while welcoming leadership figures from the women's league and student body. Psychological exams and registration marked the first day as classes begin Tuesday.

Ruston R. L. Ropp Louisiana Tech Howard Auditorium Tech Ropp South Mary White Castor Tech Women's League Travis DeFreese West Monroe Martha Condra S. X. Lewis Sallie Robison Women's League

Certificates For Nursing Presented

The Tallulah Red Cross and Home Demonstration Clubs awarded nursing certificates to 24 Negro women and 19 white women after courses taught by Mrs. Florence Abington and Miss Doris Jacobs. Negro recipients spoke at Rube McCall High School, with July ceremonies planned by the Home Demonstration Council, as Ivie Naylor received a 20 year volunteer service pin at Tallulah High School.

Tallulah American Red Cross Florence Abington Doris Jacobs Red Cross Rube McCall High School Home Demonstration Council Ivie Naylor Tallulah High School

53 Sentenced In Game Violations

Fifty three cases of violation of Louisiana fish and game laws were closed last week by the wildlife and fisheries commission. In northeast Louisiana Jackson occurred with Jonesboro defendants Colman Russell and Zennie Robinson fined $25 each plus 12.50 court costs for angling without a license. Ranger Thurman Shell made the arrests.

Louisiana Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Bar Jackson Jonesboro FE. C. McClendon Colman Russell Zennie Robinson Thurman Shell

Vining To Head Choudrant Alumni

Choudrant High School Alumni association held its annual homecoming at the high school with over 200 attendees. Russell Terry of Winnfield delivered the principal address. R B Vining was elected president with Roy Holstead as vice president Louise Hogan secretary and I Jd Vining treasurer. Top vanilla pudding with drained apricot halves noted as a dessert and apricot syrup suggested for drinks or ham glaze.

Choudrant Choudrant High School Alumni Association Russell Terry Winnfield R. B. Vining Roy Holstead Louise Hogan Jd. Vining

Gene Williams Elected President of Monroe Jaycees

Gene H. Williams was elected president of the Monroe West Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Monday noon meeting. He will succeed Billy Edmondson on July 1 and aims to emphasize civic service. Williams, a Pfizer sales rep, also serves on the Ouachita Parish safety council and local civic groups. He is married with four children.

Jaycee Gene H. Williams Billy Edmondson Monroe-West Monroe Monroe - West Monroe Tom Hyland Ben Oliphant Jake Ussery S. E. Holloway Williams Jaycee Movement Pfizer Company Monroe Ouachita Parish Safety Council Y. M. C. A. Movement Community Chest Fifth District Pharmaceutical Association Fifth District Drug Association First Methodist Church of

Ferriday Police Chief Resigns

Ferriday mayor L. W. Woody Davis announced the resignation of H. A. Martin as chief of police and town marshal as a town economy measure. The current police staff includes H. O. Bagby and C. J. Harelson.

Ferriday L. W Woody'’ Davis H. A. Martin Davis Martin H. O. Bagby C. J. Harelson

River Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage Change

A 24 hour river stage report shows elevated water levels due to floods. The latest readings indicate continuing stage rises with concerns for nearby communities along the river. Local authorities monitor embankments and issue travel advisories as conditions evolve.

Five Monroe Residents Named Honor Citizens by Jaycees

Five Monroe residents were named honor citizens by the Monroe West Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Monday meeting. honorees included Coach Arnold Kilpatrick Ida Isaacman Kaplan Lawrence B Pettit H H Brinsmade and Miles A Newburn for civic work across church business and community service and for leadership in local youth and library efforts.

Monroe Monroe- West Monroe Garland Shell Jaycee Northeast Louisiana State College Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Gulf States Association Twin Cities Ida Isaacman Kaplan Ouachita Parish Good Fellow Fund Jaycees

Stockholders Meeting Planned for Concordia Electric Co op

The Ferriday Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a July 20 stockholders meeting of the Concordia Electric Cooperative. More than 5,000 stockholders from Concordia Catahoula and parts of Grant and Tensas Parishes are invited. Joe Joseph is chairman with Eugene Taylor as manager. It is expected to be the largest gathering yet.

Ferriday Ferriday Chamber of Commerce Concordia Electric Cooperative Concordia Catahoula Grant and Tensas Joe Joseph Eugene Taylor

Woodmen of World Schedule First Annual Fish Fry

The Woodmen of World Blue Howell camp No 92 will host its first annual fish fry at Tom Hicks camp near West Monroe Saturday at 7 30 p m All members and their families are invited to attend sponsors said An interesting program is planned for members and guests.

West Monroe Woodmen of the World Blue Howell Tom Hicks

Marriage Licenses Reported in Monroe Area

Adrian Jacobs age 27 of Monroe and Elizabeth Humble age 24 of West Monroe. Jerry Johnson age 18 of Monroe and Annie Rizzo age 18 of Monroe. Donald Wells age 21 of Monroe and Yvonne Austin age 21 of West Monroe. Jimmy Dupree age 21 of Sterlington and Norma Whitton age 22 of Sterlington.

Adrian Jacobs Monroe Elizabeth Maxine Humble West Monroe Jerry Ray Johnson Annie Louise Rizzo Donald E. Wells Yvonne Austin Jimmy Dale Dupree Norma Olean Whitton Sterlington

Care for a Bird with Sore Eye Bath in Boric Acid Solution

When a pet bird shows eye discomfort rinse gently with a warm boric acid solution to soothe the eye. Ensure water is clean and avoid touching the eye directly. If symptoms persist consult a veterinarian promptly.

Bond Issue To Be Voted On In Ferriday

Ferriday residents will vote on a 129000 bond issue on July 15 to hard surface most streets. The plan includes a seven mill increase in property taxes, aimed at completing street hardsurfacing, per Mayor L W Woody Davis.

Ferriday L. W Woody" Davis

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