Bishop Visits Grace Episcopal Confirms 20 At Service
The Right Rev. John L. Jackson of the Louisiana diocese visited Grace Episcopal on Sunday, confirming a class of 20 at the 10:00 a.m. service after celebrating the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. He preached at St. David's in Rayville later, then continued to Tallulah and onward to Jackson and New Orleans, ending the month with a Bay St. Louis camping party.
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John L. Jackson
Diocese of
Louisiana
Grace Episcopal Church
Monroe
Hotel Frances
Grace Church
St. David's Church
Rayville
Tallulah
Jackson, Miss
New Orleans
Bay St. Louis
Episcopal Church
Missing youth located at home in Harrisonburg
T. W. Berry, 14, who was reported missing Thursday, was found at his home in Harrisonburg. Acting Police Chief B. L. Brantley said the boy had been visiting his uncle A. J. Berry at 618 Benton street when he disappeared. He was located by officers after a wide search, and was found at home with his mother.
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T. W. Berry
Harrisonburg
B. L. Brantley
A. J. Berry
Benton Street
Bicycle Parade Winners Named in Monroe Event
The Monroe Recreation Department sponsored a Saturday bicycle parade starting at St. Matthew's School and touring downtown Monroe. First prize went to O. L. Hoskins, 10, representing Lida Benton playground, with Doris Ford, 10, representing Barkdull Faulk playground, taking second. Honorable mention listed multiple participants from Barkdull Faulk and Sherrouse playgrounds.
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Monroe Recreation Department
St. Matthew's School
Monroe
O. L. Hoskins
Malvern Street
Lida Benton
Doris Ford
Mississippi Street
Barkdull Faulk
Guy Dupriest
Sherrouse
Mary Lee George
Bill Blanchard
Bob Phillips
Barkdull Fa
War Today explores British actions and Axis aims in North Africa
The War Today column analyzes Britain's renewed assault near Suez and Tobruk, the Axis push toward the Caucasus and Ukraine, Italy freezing US credits, and Germany's cautious response. It notes Churchill's plan, fears for Russia, and the broader Allied and Axis pressures shaping wartime strategy.
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North Africa
Britain
Winston Churchill
Suez
Tobruk
East Africa
Good Food Is Aid to Morale at Retail Grocers Meet
Gerrit Vander Hooning of the Office of Production Management told the National Association of Retail Grocers that nourishing meals boost morale for soldiers and citizens. He praised the unified procurement plan saving millions and denied price spikes, noting ongoing AAA production adjustment and controls on exports and pricing.
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Chicago
Gerrit Vander Hooning
Office of Production Management
National Association of Retail Grocers
Vander Hooning
OPM
AAA
Concordia Parish Calls Special Tax Election
J S Burris Vidalia parish school superintendent announces a special tax election for July 1 to renew the one mill tax first levied in 1931. No new tax will be imposed. Revenue from the levy funds the parish schools.
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Ferriday
J. S. Burris
Vidalia
Rain Sweeps South Amid Drought Relief Hope
Showers across Texas to South Carolina ease drought but fail to meet power needs. Forecasters note continuing low pressure with clouds may persist for days. Rainfall abundant in Abilene and Navasota while Missouri and Kansas stay clear as temperatures rise.
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Louisiana
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Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Drouth
Abilene
Navasota
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Missouri
Kansas
North
Middle West
Local Obituaries Highlight Infant Deaths and Dykes Funeral
The infant daughters of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Green and Mr. and Mrs. William B. Sims died shortly after birth and a funeral was held in West Monroe and Monroe. C. A. Dykes 62 died from injuries after a motor vehicle accident with services at Lincecum cemetery near Selma. Surviving family members include parents grandparents and siblings.
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Joe H. Wallace
Monroe
First Presbyterian Church
Ernest Duncan Holloway
Magnolia
Ark
H. C. Skinner
Bob Hurst
Glynn Medaries
T. J Wilkerson
Pete Godwin
George Dawson
Tollie Perry
Walkerville
Gladys Walker
Shreveport
Leonard Reeves
Bessie Wallace
Haynesville
N. B. Powell
Marshall
Davis-Lawhead Funeral Home
N. L. Green
Davis- Lawhead
D. D. Cantrell
Central Baptist Church
Riverview Burial Park
J. H. Green
M. S. Minor
William B. Sims
Lazarre Street
West Monroe
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Dixie Funeral Home
Barbara Ann Sims
Leone R Brewer
Ruston
John Sims
Grayson
C. A. Dykes
Lincecum Cemetery
Selma
W. H. Carroll
Grayson Methodist Church
Riser Funeral Home
Columbia
Tom Johnson
Ray Fore
C. E. Stringer
Sidney Taylor
Roy
Robert Estess
Funeral services for Arvell Varnell at Welcome Home Cemetery
Funeral services were held for Arvell Varnell 23 at Welcome Home cemetery with Rev. T. P. Baggett presiding. Varnell died June 5 from injuries received while taking part in army maneuvers at Fort Ord California with interment following in the Welcome Home cemetery.
Columbia Youth Hurt When Car Hits Pole
Robert McKeithen an 18 year old Columbia resident suffered severe head and body cuts in a Monday morning crash on the Jonesboro highway near the Brown Paper Mill. The old Ford skidded across the road, struck and broke a telephone pole, then overturned. the youth in the rear was cut by flying glass. The driver and other passengers were unhurt.
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Robert McKeithen
Columbia
Here
St. Francis Sanitarium
Jonesboro
Brown Paper
Golgotha Screen Presentation At Ouachita Parish High
The Ouachita Parish High School auditorium hosts Golgotha a six figure epic depicting the crucifixion shown at 3 pm and 8 pm under the Warner Memorial Bible class of the First Methodist. The film costs 800000 about four times the typical Hollywood feature and features English dialogue. A rare talking Passion Play spectacle invites all residents of Monroe and West Monroe to attend.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Hollywood
Old Country
Warner Memorial Bible
First
Church funds to be devoted to building drive
Net proceeds will be directed to the church building fund. The plan aims to bolster the congregational project and support ongoing construction needs.
Pedestrian Struck On DeSiard Street Injured
Dozier, who gave that name, was treated at St Francis sanitarium after being struck by a car driven by W A Cornett at 217 DeSiard Street. The incident happened at 745 am Sunday as Dozier attempted to cross the street. Police Chief Brantley reported the injury as cuts and bruises.
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Dozier
St. Francis Sanitarium
DeSiard Street
B. L. Brantley
DeSiard
W. A. Cornett
North Fourth Street
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