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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1946

Page

5

Woodmen Hall offered as AMVETS meeting site

The AMVETS post in Ouachita Parish voted to use Woodmen of the World Hall on Jackson Street as a rent free meeting place. Walter S. Savage Jr. accepted the offer at the Monday session. A special meeting was set for Wednesday at 8 pm to discuss the AMVETS second annual horse show and related preparations. Proceeds will fund the post home.

The Woodmen of the World Jackson Street Walter S. Savage, Jr Post Ouachita Parish John Dennis W. O. W. Hall Amvets Lawrence Williams Woodmen Hall Williams AMVET Veterans Council of

Polynesian Bread Fruit Tree Native to Polynesia and Malaysia

A bread fruit tree is identified as native to Polynesia and Malaysia, highlighting its regional origins and natural distribution in Pacific and Southeast Asian ecosystems.

Polynesia Malaysia

Missouri Pacific Boosters Plan June Club Event

Chief Booster E Morris announces a Friday June gathering at the Booster clubhouse with a 6 15 p.m. softball game between rival captain teams, a 7 15 p.m. fish fry, and an 8 p.m. spelling bee. A loving cup awaits the winning team amid supper indoors if rain moves in.

E. Morris Missouri Pacific Booster Club Missouri Pacific R. H. Dollar Boosters L. Richardson Kay Kyser

Drugstore Ady Notice Across Monroe County

An across the board notice indicates availability at all drug stores in Monroe including Walgreen's and Sandman's Pharmacy with Ady featured.

All Drug Stores Monroe Walgreen's Sandman's Pharmacy Ady

Veterans of Foreign Wars set meeting in West Monroe

The Hudson Leedy Post in West Monroe will hold its first monthly meeting Friday at 8 pm at the post home. Reports on the Buddy Poppy drive and the Fifth district meeting at Monroe will be shared, with plans for the state encampment in Shreveport. Members and prospective new members invited, with the Ladies Auxiliary meeting same time.

Hudson-Leedy Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Natchitoches Street West Monroe Fifth District Monroe Post Shreveport Post Home Harold Moore Duke Hodge Durwood B. Drake James G. Caldwell Willie A. Singleton Elmus F. Duncan Harold D. Cannon Daniel W. Brister Wilson H. Clampit Thomas H. Hodge Everett Bamburg James B. Erben Henry C. Hogan Sidney M. Wall Ladies Auxiliary Invita

Building Permits For Local Dwellings And Relocations

Henry Wimberley to add a dwelling to a one story frame building at 2912 Jackson street costing under 50 dollars with owner completing the work. R. W. Dixon moves a one story frame dwelling from 105 Rochelle to 2012 Georgia street, value 800 dollars, moving cost under 700 dollars, L. H. Hurlock of Alexandria, La., handling the move. G. T. Germany to move a one story cab stand from Harrison street to 2901 South Grand street, value 50 dollars, moving cost under 600 dollars. Mrs. J. B. Ray to remodel and add to a one story frame dwelling at 310 Morris avenue for residence, cost under 350 dollars, Hilton Hazel contracting.

Henry Wimberley Jackson Street R. W. Dixon Rochelle Georgia Street L. H. Hurlock Alex Andria G. T. Germany Harrison Street South Grand Street J. B. Ray Morris Avenue Hilton Hazel

Fire at West Monroe service station contained by attendant

A fire broke out along a wall near the grease rack at Hattaway Service Station 1305 Cypress Street West Monroe shortly after 7 am Tuesday. A negro attendant extinguished it with a hose before West Monroe fire crews arrived.

Hattaway Cypress Street West Monroe

Rites Held for Oldest Resident in Wisner Parish

The funeral of F. N. Abell Sr., 96, Franklin Parish oldest resident, was held at Holly Grove Church in Wisner Tuesday at 4 pm. Rev. Luther Woodward officiated. Interment followed at Holly Grove cemetery. Survivors include son F. N. Abell Jr. and daughter Mrs. J. A. Turner, both of Wisner.

Wisner F. N. Abell Franklin Parish Holly Grove Church Luther Woodward L. E. Turner A. A. Spann B. N. Gordy Mr. Abell F. N. Abell, Jr. Wisner J. A. Turner, Wisner

Bee Brand Insect Spray fog kills flies and mosquitoes

Dr. Amos E. Badertscher promotes Bee Brand Insect Spray with 1 percent DDT to fog rooms and kill flying insects. The ad urges closing doors and windows, using a spray gun for 15 minutes, noting immediate effects and later death from DDT, and claims safety for pets and children.

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