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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1966

Page

16

Funeral rites for James K. Devereux held in Monroe

James K Keeney Devereux 52 of 204 South College Ave Monroe died Sunday at home. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rosary at 7:30 tonight at Hixson Brothers. Survived by widow Mable, two sons James and Michael, three daughters Mrs Stroud Susan and Peggy, his father J J Devereux, two brothers John and Mike, four sisters Mrs Gilmore Mrs Stoermer Mrs Green and Mary Louise, and three grandchildren. Pallbearers Maurice Oliver Dr Frank Martin Billy Johnson Allen Ritter Joe Dana John Ethridge.

James K. (Keeney) Devereux South College Ave Monroe Our Lady of Pawee Father Martinez Memorial Park Cemetery Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Monroe Hardware Company Mable C. Devereux James C. Devereux Michael T. Devereux John Stroud Harrison Ark Susan Devereux Peggy Devereux J. J. Devereux John Devereux Coca Beach Flat Mike Devereux Marion Gilmore Columbia S. C Helen Stoermer Lone Star Tex Katheleen Green Albuquerque N. Mex Mary Louise Devereux Maurice Oliver Frank Martin Billy Johnson Allen Ritter Joe Danna John Ethridge

Funeral rites for George C Tisdale held in Leesville

Funeral services for George Clarence Tisdale 55 of Leesville formerly Monroe were conducted at Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev I A Patten and Rev Bernice Bonner. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Saturday in a Leesville hospital. He was born in Bastrop and worked as an engineer at KMLB then an electronics technician at Fort Polk. He was a member of the Leesville Methodist Church. Survivors include Ola Mae Price Tisdale Janet Tisdale a step son Jackie Martin a grandson and 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.

George Clarence Tisdale Leesville Monroe Mulhearn I. A. Patten Bernice Bonner Memorial Park Cemetery Mr. Tisdale Bastrop KMLB Fort Polk Sicily Island Pearl E. Bondurant Rt. 1 Wisner

Funeral services for Willie M Boyd in Monroe

Funeral services for Willie M Boyd 76 of Monroe set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Salvation Army chapel with Capt Ronald Greene officiating. Burial follows at Hamburg cemetery Hamburg Ark under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs Alta Boyd of Monroe survives with other family members listed.

Willie M. Boyd Monroe Salvation Army Chapel Ronald Greene Hamburg Cemetery Hamburg Ark Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alta Boyd

Reinstatement Bid for Richardson Rejected in House

Baton Rouge AP The House rejected a resolution to reinstate Pres ton Richardson as head of the Drivers' License Bureau who quit after reports stated cars under his jurisdiction were used for supply runs to his Clinton store. Rep T J Strother urged passage. By 39-34 the House denied the proposal.

Baton Rouge House Preston Richardson Drivers’ License Bureau Clinton T. J. Strother Allen Richardson New Orleans

Stars and Stripes Becomes National Flag in 1777

In 1777 the Stars and Stripes was adopted as the national flag of the United States. The Continental Congress approved the design and for years it symbolized the rebirth of American independence and unity under a common banner.

Television Schedule Courtesy Log Note

The radio and television schedules are published as a courtesy to readers. The newspaper is not responsible for inaccuracies in schedules supplied by stations concerned. Programs indicated with color designation and those listed in the TV log are also available on Cablevision.

Cablevision

Radio Schedule Highlights Local Stations in Louisiana and Arkansas

A dense listing of radio stations across Louisiana and Arkansas with sign on and off times, programs such as news on the hour, farms and market reports, sports, and music varieties. Notable entries include KTRY Bastrop, KMAR Winnsboro, KTDL Farmerville, and KNOE 540 with routine morning shows and syndicated daytime lineups.

Knoe-Tv the McCoys Cheye Andy of Mayberry Dick van Dyke Threea Playhouse Search For Tomorrow Cronkite Guiding Light News Lucy Knoe Andy Jack LaLanne Farmerville Mes NBC News KLPL KC Lake NBC World News Life Line Morgan Beatty KAGH KC Crossett Ark KRIH Fulton Lewis Jr KVOB Pat Buttram Mildred Swift Dear Abby Dixie Ware Arthur Godfrey Lowell Thomas CBS News World Tonight KWCL Jonesboro

Church Buildings Destroyed In Fire In Farmerville

The Second Baptist Church, among Farmerville’s oldest downtown structures, burned Sunday afternoon leaving only ashes. About 3 p.m. a two story frame church and adjoining parsonage were total losses. Rev C L DeWitt and wife lost all belongings. Authorities pursue undetermined causes.

Farmerville Second Baptist Church Union Parish

Leaders Set Busy Agenda For Congress

Washington AP reports Congress faces a hectic week with bills across many topics. Expected actions include defense procurement, foreign aid, animal cruelty prevention, debt ceiling increases, and funding for Agriculture, Labor and Health programs, plus a buck a bale cotton levy if approved.

Washington Congress House Tennessee Valley Authority Senate Agriculture, Labor and Health, Education and Welfare Departments Senate Foreign Relations Committee Agriculture Committee

Riot Guns Fired To Quell Florida Riot By Negroes

Deputies fired riot guns in the air to quell a crowd of several hundred Negroes at a public beach near Pensacola Florida. About 20 to 30 Negroes were arrested on assault disorderly conduct or inciting a riot. Two injured including a deputy struck by a bottle and a man with a cut arm. Several hundred participants were from the beach area and some came from Mobile Alabama.

Pensacola Fla W. E. Ambrose Escambia County Ambrose Navy Mobile Ala

BBB Membership Drive Slated Here in Ouachita Parish

New BBB leadership plans a parish wide drive starting June 20 aiming to raise Ouachita Parish BBB membership to 350 from about 30. Bernard Biedenharn, Ouachita Candy and Bottling president, chairs with George Moses and Tony Renfro as officers and a panel of local business leaders backing the campaign.

Better Business Bureau iQuachita Parish Bernard Biedenharn Ouachita Parish Biedenharn BBB Monroe Ouachita Candy Company Ouachita Coca Cola Bottling Company Arrant Road West Monroe Hugh Balfour Louisiana Power and LightsCompany Roy C. Brooks Brooks Drug Store Jack Campbell Monroe News-Star— World Fred Fudickar Wilbur Keko Commercial Solvents Corporation Jerry Ryan Ryan Chevrolet Kirt Touchstone Better Business Bureau of Shreveport R. A Bob) Booth Bureau Ouachita Area

Is the preacher’s burden soft or hard for a pastor’s work

A reader asks if a preacher has it easy. The response says ministers work hard and bear heavy loads. They study, pray, prepare sermons, counsel, visit the sick, and manage church affairs. It urges deacons to support the pastor and pray for him, not add to his burdens.

Board of Deacons T.R.H Paul

Mrs. Eloise Chappell Dies in Shreveport at 37

Mrs. Eloise Chappell, 37, of 1701 Crescent Drive Monroe, died early today at Pines Sanator ium Shreveport after a long illness. She was wife of Neville High School faculty member William E. Chappell and a Southside Methodist Church member. Funeral services under Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Eloise Chappell Crescent Dr Monroe Pines Shreveport William E. Chappell Neville High School

Monroe bid notices for electrical materials and school welding gear

The City of Monroe invites bids until 4 00 p m Thursday June 16 1966 for electrical pole line hardware insulators switches wire and crossarms with delivery fob Monroe. Details and specs available at Utilities Commission 211 72nd Street. The City reserves right to reject bids and waive informalities. Northeast Louisiana Vocational School advertises June 30 1966 for Hobart PMC 200 Micro Wire Welding Outfit and related equipment with bids due 9 00 A M in Winnsboro.

Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Keeny Hall Louisiana Tech Ruston Louisiana Tech Station Louisvaley Polytechnic Institute W. R. Walker Clty of Monroe Utilities Commission the Commission City of Monroe Utilities Commission 12Th Street P.O Monroe Utilities Commission E City of Monroe Utilities Commission Cst Capital Construction and Improvement Commission Capitol Annex Building Baton Rouge Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Ruston Capitol Annex State Capital Annex Office Metraller & Associates Broneers Government Street Batonouge State of Lousiana Office of Metralier & Associates Louisana Polytechnic Institute Louisana Alllet, Fenner, Jolly and McClelland Engineers Highland Avenue Shreveport W.W. R. Walker Twelfth Street The 72Th Street F.e.b. Monroe City of Northeast Louisiana Vocational School Winnsboro Hobart Lincoln D.C

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