Births in Monroe and area announced
Mr and Mrs William Thomas Strickland Monroe celebrate a son William Thomas Jr born June 10. Mr and Mrs Sylvis Thomas Sterlington welcome Danny Sylvis born June 9. Mr and Mrs Edward Marceline David Jr 110 Bright welcome Deborah June born June Patrick Anne born June 9. Mr and Mrs James Arthur Wat son 3804 Harrison a son Arthur Ignatius born June 8. Mr and Mrs John Warner Gentry Choudrant a son Thomas Lemuel born June 10. Mr and Mrs Herman Bernard Wilson 311 North Seventh a son Richard Earl born June 7. Mr and Mrs Grady William Bates Eros a daughter Linda Karen born June 4. Mr and Mrs Duncan Robert Simmons Columbia a daughter Brenda Diana born June 7. Mr and Mrs Coy Eugene Lee Downsville a daughter Brenda Diana born June 7. Mr and Mrs Ira Myles Smith Sterlington a son L Minor born June 8. Mr and Mrs Thomas Melvin Moncrief 1507 College a daughter Karen Elizabeth born May 6. Mr and Mrs Billie Charles Downey 3801 Harrison a daughter Judith Ann born June 4. Mr and Mrs Arden Kay Hibard 3524 Lee avenue a son Terry Lorn born June 1. Mr and Mrs Travis Lamar McClung Sterlington a daughter Grace Amaroylis born May 11. Mr and Mrs J L Duffy 2420 North Ninth a daughter Wanda Sue born May 26.
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James Arthur Watson
Harrison
Arthur Ignatius
John Warner Gentry
Choudrant
Thomas Lemuel
Herman Bernard Wilson
North Seventh
Ellis Virgil Hunt
South Fourth
Richard Earl
Grady William Bates
Eros
Linda Karen
Duncan Robert Simmons
Columbia
Brenda Diana
Coy Eugene Lee
Downsville
Ira Myles Smith
Sterlington
L. Minor
Thomas Melvin Moncrief
College
Karen Elizabeth
Billie Charles Downey
Judith Ann
Arden Kay Hibbard
Lee Avenue
Terry Lorn
Travis Lamar McClung
Grace Amaroylis
J. L. Duffy
North Ninth
Wanda Sue
Haleakala Silversword Habitat and Drapery Sewing Tips
The text notes the Haleakala silversword grows in the Haleakala crater within Haleakala National Park. It also provides sewing guidance for unlined draperies, detailing a narrow side hem and a top heading of at least three inches to accommodate a stitched slot for a rod or reinforcing tape for rings or hooks. It focuses on habitat and DIY sewing instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haleakala
Hawaiian National Park
Milwaukee Man Switches to Calvert Reserve Whiskey
Milwaukee sales manager Herbert Clarence Lemke touts Calvert Reserve as markedly smoother and better tasting, urging others to test the blend against any brand and switch. Calvert Distillers Corp. based in New York City markets Blended Whiskey with 86.8 proof and 65 grain neutral spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Herbert Clarence Lemke
Calvert Reserve
Lemke
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Louisiana House votes to boost funds for Negro colleges
The Louisiana House approved increases totaling 231000 annually for Southern University and 200000 for Grambling College after debates on segregation and equal facilities. Supporters argued higher standards raise living conditions while opponents warned about budget strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana House
House
James Buie
Winnsboro
Shady Wall
Monroe
James Eubank
Alexandria
Southern University
Grambling College
Grambling
Senate
Percy Roberts
Louisiana
Eubank
Southern
Wheat Toss Tradition At Rural Parish Weddings
In some rural parishes wheat is thrown over the bridal couple with the cry Bread for life and pudding for ever according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. The custom signals wishes for sustenance and lasting happiness.
King George V Collects Budge Rigars and Australian Lovebirds
King George V pursued a hobby collecting budge rigars and the beautiful Australian lovebirds, reflecting royal interest in exotic birds and ornamental specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V
England
Plate Printers Sought For U. S. School Positions
The U S Civil Service Commission announced examinations for plate printers at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington and for instructors in radio wire radar at the Signal School Ft Monmouth New Jersey. Plate printers earn about 26.94 daily with no written test requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
D. C
Signal School
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
The Sea Horse A Small Fish Named For Its Shape
A compact description notes that the sea horse is a tiny fish held in the hand and derives its name from the peculiar head shape and long snout.
Soybeans Rise as Major Illinois Crop Since 1896
The article notes that soybeans were introduced to Illinois in 1896 and have since developed into a key agricultural crop for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
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David, Jr
Bright
Deborah June
June Patrick Anne
Jack
Howard
Dennis
Harbuck
Prewitt
Walnut St
Monroe, Louisiana
Claude Kirkpatrick
Jennings
Edward Dubuisson
State Board of Education
Dubuisson
McNeese State College At
Lake Charles
Northeast State College
Kenneth Barranger
U. S. School
Nance
Commission
Jiles N. Davis
Roebuck and DO
Harmony House
Len Harmony
Rma Te Chemung Ec
Lite
Harmony
Eealt
Reeve
Desiard ST
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