River Stages Show Flooding With 24 Hour Change
River levels rise amid flood watch with a 24 hour stage change detected. Officials urge monitoring as crests are projected along the riverfront and nearby towns prepare defenses.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
7
River levels rise amid flood watch with a 24 hour stage change detected. Officials urge monitoring as crests are projected along the riverfront and nearby towns prepare defenses.
Bailey Grant announces sheriff terms in Monroe Louisiana with court sessions on June 3 and June 10 and 13, 1952. The notice lists the official dates for the upcoming proceedings and office activities.
Saturday wedding of Miss Sarah Herndon Smith and Richard Hugh Sole at First Methodist Church at 5 p.m. with reception at the Frances Hotel. Daughters of the American Revolution meet at 3 p.m. at chapter House with named hostesses. Clyde McCoy’s Sugar Blues Orchestra plays Bayou Desiard Country Club at 9 p.m. for members and guests. Monday tea at Lotus Club honoring Miss Charlene Kaplan and Miss Ruttenburg. League of Women Voters dinner at Virginia Hotel 6:45 p.m. The Citizen and International Trade discussed by Mrs. Donald Simmons. Daughters of the American Revolution boat ride at 6 p.m. Initiation planned at Monroe Rebekah lodge 66 Monday 8 p.m. Tuesday Flag Day observance by Louise L. McGuire Chapter No. 4 O E S. Wesleyan Service Guild Circles meet at specified homes. Covenant Women of the Covenant Presbyterian meet 2:30 p.m. at Northeast Louisiana State College Science Building. Gordon Avenue W S C S program meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday Warner Memorial class entertaining at 8 p.m. Delta Delta Alliance meets 7:30 p.m. at 2126 Pargould Drive.
A list of births in Monroe and surrounding areas notes Keith Ward born May 24 to Herbert and wife at 106 Layton. Durwood Michael born May 26 to Durwood Clark. Susan Eileen born May 24 to Roger York. Rocky Wayne born May 25 to Thesly Allbritton. Wanda Joyce born May 26 to Charles Carroway. Melvin Earl Jr born May 22 to Cottingham. Thomas Clark born May 22 to Flowers. Sheila Mae born May 22 to Wirick. Mary Ann born June 1 to Hart. Jo Ann born May 26 to Cotton. Rickey Dwayne born May 28 to Gossett. Marx Lyn born June 1 to Stevenson. Kathleen Jean born May 31 to Campbell. John Gordon born May 30 to Bouie. John Randolph IV born May 30 to White. The note ends with a remark: sleep may occur only among animals with advanced CNS.
A Friday barbecue at the Edgewater Gardens bayou home of Mr. and Mrs. Aehle celebrated the marriage of Mamie Jo Drouet and James Allyn Cheneval. Hosts distributed red carnation corsages and presented a sterling silver serving bowl to the couple as part of the nuptial festivities attended by family and friends.
Mrs. R. W. Beasley has been moved to her home at 706 North Fifth West Monroe after a recent operation at the St. Francis sanitarium. She invites friends to call on her.
Supply of Pacific mackerel along the California coast is at its lowest since 1932, the Department of Fish and Game reports. The season ended last November with insufficient catches failing to meet market demand, and geologists note a need for a seasonal bag limit.
A. J. Armstrong received a permit to erect a dwelling at 1619 South Fourth Street for 4800 dollars with Jack Armstrong as contractor. Nichols and Clay were issued a permit to build an office at 510 North 17th Street for 9000 dollars. H. W. Chapman approved for a dwelling at 314 Pargoud Drive for 4500 dollars using day labor.
At the June meeting the Jaycee Jaynes adopted the Wishing Well project to be built near the zoo at Bernstein Park with a blueprint and cost estimate by Dusty Rhodes and Roy Johns. Funds and coins will aid charities and they will sponsor a girl for All Girls State while aiding Red Cross blood donation scheduling.
Delta Delta Delta alumnae meet at Miss Sue Dickard's new home Thursday June 19 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Ray Junod will present next year’s officer slate and plans for the annual booklet. Treasurer’s report due by Mrs Roy Cole Jr with a Monroe move notice. Hostess committee includes Miss Dickard Mrs Timothy Allen and Mrs Lon Heuer.
The Monroe-West Monroe Chamber of Commerce plans a barbecue for all members at the Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds in West Monroe on July 10. Director Mary Evelyn Dickerson and executive secretary Jim Williams will be officially introduced. Dr. Lewis Slater to oversee entertainment with Ed Hemphill food chair, Floyd Ferrell attendance, and Tom and Grady Hicks co chairs of the grounds.
A state court case involves Mrs Mae McClure against J A Funston in Louisiana listed under docket No 43 318. The proceedings detail civil action within the state judiciary and reference the parties named.
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