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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1946
Page
5
Scientists note sporadic red snow events in the Arctic tied to tiny atmospheric particles. Observers describe irregular color patches and warn on potential climate implications.
Walter S Savage Jr Post American Veterans of World War II plans an AMVET horse show at Neville High School stadium July 6 and 7 with a night show at 8 p m and an afternoon show at 2 p m. Proceeds go to the post building fund. Special meetings and ticket distribution occurred at Ouachita parish courthouse with Saul Adler and George Fink coordinating advertising and tickets. Last year drew about two thousand attendees. this year expected twice that turnout.
LSU extension division at Northeast Junior College offers registration all week for credit or noncredit courses. W. L. Perkins notes teachers can transfer credits toward a state university degree, with courses offered once eight to twelve students enroll in a subject.
Franz von Papen abandoned his suave demeanor during testimony before the international military tribunal in Murnberg. He admitted pressuring Austria before the 1938 Anschluss and defended his actions as duty to Germany and its people.
Delta Airlines will roll out enhanced summer service as chairman C. E. Faulk notes the airline has 16 DC-3s and seven DC-4s and has ordered 20 2 0 2 type 40 passenger planes from Glenn L. Martin, likely available after 1946. A hearing in the east is examining Delta's request for a New Orleans to New York City route.
The weather pattern brought snow and rain in Cheyenne and North Dakota while Yuma sweltered at 107. The storm belt extended from Missouri to Pennsylvania with heavy rains and wind gusts up to 48 mph in Baltimore and Philadelphia, interrupting services.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce announced summer closing days for towns in Northeast Louisiana. Bastrop Bernice Columbia Rayville Winnsboro and Jonesboro close Wednesday afternoons while Mangham has full Wednesday holiday until September. Thursday closures cover Arcadia Delhi Ferriday Jena Jonesville Oak Grove Ruston St Joseph Winnfield with Lake Providence and Tallulah closed all day Thursdays.
Arcadia reports funeral services for J. W. Carter 38 who died after a Monday morning wreck on Highway 80 when his truck was rear ended by a car driven by Sgt. Herbert Kelly of Barksdale Field. Carter was married with four children and worked for Wily Reno of Gibsland. U S hardwood flooring demand in 1946 cited at 1 093 million board feet.
Yesterday’s transfers include Herman Masur and W L Ethridge selling middle third of lots 10 11 12 in Renwick add to Squaire Carter and Leonard S Wolff selling lot 10 square 19 Morningside extension to John T and Florence Gonzales for 125 dollars. Others include Sig Masur to Herman G Rose Jr for 1650 and more sales to school board and private buyers totaling thousands.
Mrs Ruby Sager and Mrs Sara Johnson hosted the Monroe Pilot Club for a regular business meeting at Mrs Sager's home Tuesday night. After routine business, a club picnic was planned for July 12 at Mr and Mrs G F Owens home Ward 9 with supper served to members.
E. R. Dawson and Mrs. Dawson toured eastern points by auto for the Atlantic City Rotary International convention. The meeting drew 12,000 attendees from 37 foreign countries, with a vote to keep national headquarters in Chicago. The Dawsons also visited Monroe Rotary members in North Carolina and toured Cincinnati and Mammoth Cave region on the return trip.
Promotes Bee Brand Insect Powder for home use by Dr Amos E Badertscher entomologist. Claims safe for children and pets and effective against ants roaches silverfish and bedbugs. Also advertises Bee Brand Insect Spray with 1 percent DDT for quick safe affordable pest control available in pint quart and gallon sizes.
A group traveled to Memphis then returned home with no engine problems and favorable weather. They arrived on Saturday after a trouble free journey and were highly impressed by the cave they visited.
Hollywood reports actress Constance Bennett 36 will marry Col John Theron Coulter 34 Saturday at the Riverside Mission Inn California. Coulter is a former chief of staff of the army air transport command's Pacific division.
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