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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1949

Page

8

CAP APPOINTS ITS STAFF OFFICERS

Monroe Louisiana Wings unit of the Civil Air Patrol held a meeting to appoint staff officers and plan training for seniors and cadets. Appointments included J W Dumas as executive officer and Bert Bernheim as adjutant with Alma Smith as personnel officer and Joe Joseph as operations officer.

Monroe Louisiana Civil Air Patrol Jack Hover J. W. Dumas Bert Bernheim Miss Alma Smith Joe Joseph Maurice B. Sunderland Jack Tarver Frank Smith Jack Keighney Horace Smith Joe Bruce Jac's Hover

Princess Cecilie to wed Amarillo designer in tiny German fortress

Villagers in Heching en Germany say Princess Cecilie, granddaughter of the late Kaiser, will marry Clyde Harris of Amarillo Texas. The civil ceremony will occur in a secret chamber of Hohenzollern Castle, followed by a Protestant service. Cecilie plans to live as Mrs Harris in Amarillo with her veteran husband, an interior designer.

Hechingen Germany Cecilie Victoria Clyde Harris Amarillo Texas Harris Lawrence Hagg Wei Izzard Cecile

Pastors clash over marriage ceremony in Missouri

In Rockport Missouri a Presbyterian pastor and a Methodist minister fought over who would officiate a wedding. Rev Ellis J Hough of Kansas City said he was punched by Rev Kenneth J Bressler after submitting a request for permission to perform the service. Bressler was fined 25 dollars for common assault and Hough plans a 10000 dollar personal injury suit.

Ellis J. Hough Third Presbyterian Church Kansas City Kenneth J. Bressler Fairfax Hough Bressler James Richard Schoemann Wilma Jacqueline Wright Bressler's Bressler’s Fairrose Harold Park, Jr Fairfax Presbyterian Church

Crown Prince to Witness Daughter’s Church Wedding

Harris, a former U S military government captain, met Cecilie in 1945 in Germany. He returned last month for the ceremony in a chapel that fits 30 to 40 attendees, where the crown prince will give his daughter away.

Harris Cecilie U. S Germany

Bayou Boys State votes on training and pool device

Bayou Boys State at Southern University uses a mechanical voting machine to decide two questions. The attendees, Negro high school juniors from across Louisiana, vote on compulsory military training and a $500000 pool appropriation. Secretary Wade O. Martin Jr explains operation as Dr. A. R. Choppin outlines pros and cons. Nationalist and Federalist parties set nominee selections for governor. Climax balloting slated for Monday.

Baton Rouge Bayou Boys State Southern University Commonwealth Wade O. Martin, Jr American Legion Martin Boys State A. R. Choppin Louisiana State University Choppin Pelican Boys State

Arguments Heard In Garnier Trial In Riverside

An all woman jury heard final arguments in the Agnes Garnier murder case. Prosecutors weighed heat of passion versus premeditation for John E. Owen's death on April 22. Garnier’s defense framed the case as a clash between the Owen family and the Apartment House Owners Association. Owen, 68, former AHOA president, was killed at his Riverside ranch after an argument over cocktail glasses linked to Actress Irene Rich.

Riverside Calif Agnes Garnier John E. Owen

Two Churches to Combine Services in Summer Union

For the third year, First Presbyterian and First Christian Churches plan Sunday evening union services from June 19 to July 31. The first service at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church features Dr Ernest Duncan Holloway of the First Presbyterian Church. the second at the First Presbyterian Church has R T Watson of the First Christian Church delivering the message. The series centers on the seven words spoken by Christ on the cross.

First Presbyterian Church First Christian Church Ernest Duncan Holloway R. T. Watson Christ

Deaths Mark Local Residents in Start and Rayville

Mrs. Neomia Robinson 76 of Start died in Rayville Thursday. Survived by daughter Mrs. R. B. McGowen of Start and son S/Sgt. Andrew Earl Robinson stationed at Barksdale Field, plus sister Mrs. Cora Roder of Miami. Funeral at Start Methodist Church 10 a.m. Saturday. burial in New Salem Cemetery. Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville directing. Also funeral of Mrs. Arnie Bearden 41 held at Sardis Church with burial at church cemetery. several Silmon relatives listed. Doric Lodge No.1 Negro to celebrate St Johns Day at Zion Spring Baptist Church Sunday 2 p.m. participants include F. O. West, Rev. David Adams, J. C. Nelson.

Neomia Eer Neomia Robinson Start Rayville R. B. McGowen Andrew Earl Robinson Barksdale Field Cora Roder Miami Fla Start Methodist Church Emmanuel Oak Ridge Church J. S. Deal New Salem Cemetery Mulhearn Funeral Home Arnie Bearden Sardis Church Hixson Brothers Funeral Home J. T. French Lula Coleman Breedland Ark Woodrow Lavalie Robert Oscar Silmon Downsville Walter Silmon West Monroe Horace Silmon Sterlington Mitchell Silmon Truono ST. John's Day Doric Lodge No. 1 St. John’s Day Zion Spring Baptist Church Powell Street F. O. West David Adams J. C. Nelson

Monroe Couples Granted Marriage Licenses

Conrad Edgar Norris aged 19 of Monroe weds Marjorie Loraine McCoy 18 of Monroe. Nick Slovant 28 of Monroe weds Virginia Dell Downs 28 of Texarkana Texas.

Conrad Edgar Norris Monroe Marjorie Loraine McCoy Nick Slovant Virginia Dell Downs Texarkana Tex

Baby Gale Meets Seven Grandmothers At Reunion

In Hazleton Pennsylvania on June 17 a six month old girl named Gale Ruth Tressler was introduced to seven living grandmothers at a family reunion. The women ranged from great great grandmothers to grandmoms and the baby was urged to learn the word grandmom quickly.

Gale Ruth Tressler Baby Gale

Alabama Governor urges immediate anti masking law

Montgomery June 17 Gov James E Folsom called on the legislature to enact an anti masking law to show Alabama will not tolerate lawlessness Night rider activity in the Birmingham district was cited as a disgrace and must be stopped He said existing laws are not adequate to handle the situation.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom Alabama Folsom Birmingham

Measure Targets Public Mask Wearing Exemptions

A proposed measure would bar wearing masks in public with exceptions for children and during Mardi Gras and similar holidays, outlining restricted contexts and potential penalties for violations.

Swami Santha Darbar Set For Monday Meeting

Swami Santha No. 102 Nomads of Avrudaka will hold a Darbar Monday at 8 p m in Castle hall. Plans will be discussed about the trip to San Diego Calif and for the Breakfast at Hollywood. Application for membership should be brought for new members and all attending are asked to wear the usual fez.

Swami Santha Avrudaka Castle Hall San Diego Calif Hollywood

Charley Hess Booked on Theft Charge in City Jail

Charley Hess, 40, of 604 North Tenth street, was booked and jailed today on charges of stealing clothing valued at $19.50 from Qdean Whittaker of 1408 Washington street.

Charley Hess North Tenth Street Qdean Whittaker Washington Street

First Assembly Held for Team at Northeast Junior College

The summer term opening assembly at Northeast Junior College began Friday at 8:50 a.m. with music by Mrs Florence Z Allbritton and Miss Maxine Pettit. Announcements outlined social events including the July 4 weekend and July 1 melon feast. A color film This is Louisiana with sound effects and narration covered history science agriculture and economics.

Northeast Junior College Florence Z. Allbritton Maxine Pettit

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