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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
6
Richard Lenear received permission to erect a dwelling at 2806 Grammont Street with a valuation of 1900 dollars. Day labor will be employed.
A ceremony in the Post Office office honored Postmaster James R. Wooten and two retiring staff members who will leave service on June 30. Wooten has served since May 11, 1933 as acting postmaster and was confirmed June 1, 1934. George A. Hollingsworth began as carrier in 1906 and transferred to clerk in 1909.
A local resident says gas and stomach distress vanished after using INNER-AID, a 12-juice herbal mix claimed to cleanse bowels and enliven the liver. Advertised as a preventive before meals, it is sold at drug stores with promises of deep relief and better sleep.
The postmaster James R. Wooten retires May 31, 1948 after starting in 1933. Hollingsworth and Hendricks also retire for health and service reasons. A presentation gifted gold Lord Elgin watches with engraved inscriptions marks their service, while Veterans Reemployment Rights officials assist in parish reemployment matters. Cauliflower cooking tips advise soaking whole heads to remove insects.
The listing shows a Monday broadcast slate with KNOE 1230 Kilocycles and NBC programs across the day. Highlights include Stella Dallas Lorenzo Jones Backstage Wife and Cavalcade of America with local news updates and sports segments.
The page lists hourly radio programs on KWKH Shreveport 1130 with CBS network slots including News to Me In The Groove Tennessee Ridge Runners and Arthur Godfrey among others. It notes local shows such as Hunt Local 15 Sports News and Stars Over America plus a Texas counties fact at the end.
Eastern local time is used with subtract one hour for central and two hours for mountain zones. Some stations adjust relay timing to fit local schedules. Last minute changes cannot be included.
A fragmented listing outlines an evening through midnight radio programming across networks abc cbs mbs mbs east and west. It highlights news casts music time drama comedy concert and variety shows, with repeats and celebrity segments such as Lum and Abner and The Beulah Show.
A dense list of KMLB and KMFM broadcasting blocks from 3:30 to 9:00 with local segments, ABC programs, and musical features. Includes names like Claudia Locel, Terry and the Pirates, Treasury Band Show, Earl Godwin, and News summaries.
Radio listing for Bastrop station KTRY shows a packed daily schedule with local news at 3:00 and 4:00, music programs including Song Styles Harlem On Parade and Swing Shift, and evening shows such as Rhythm Rangers and Sing for Your Supper. Final Edition News closes the day with Salon Serenade.
Philadelphia June 21 The Republican convention opens with the crowd awaiting voting on a presidential candidate on Thursday after days of speeches and debates. Gov Dwight Green and Mrs Clare Boothe Luce deliver major addresses as the platform is drafted. Joe Louis defends his title Wednesday, TV coverage noted. The 17 year patent lifespan fact closes the report.
Advertising copy touts Resinol ointment as a miracle cure for dry eczema and skin irritations, claiming long lasting relief and high user satisfaction with emphatic quotes such as it is wonderful and wouldn’t be without it.
Jack Kramer from Los Angeles, after less than a year in money rankings, won the national professional championship at Forest Hills by defeating Bobby Riggs of Altadena in the final 14-12 6-2 3-6 6-3. He had already captured major amateur honors last year.
Johnnie Oswalt of Archibald was chosen president of Louisiana Tech's summer graduating class of 118 seniors. Officers include Jimmie Brasher of Farmerville as vice president and Henry Mitchell of Ruston as secretary treasurer. Brasher studies business administration and Mitchell biology.
Ray Alvin Berry aged 20 and Joyce Griffin Holloway aged 19 both of Monroe obtain a marriage license. Samuel Monroe Smith aged 54 and Lela D. Dingler aged 43 both of Monroe. Maurice A. Hawley Jr aged 25 and Helen Virginia Cheeks aged 22 both of West Monroe. Walter E. Coon aged 42 and Gladys Frown Rainbolt aged 44 both of West Monroe. Cleve J. Cornett aged 32 and Margaret Stewart Knight aged 22 both of Monroe. IVS Harvest Time promotes Want Ads in the News-Star World for business men.
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