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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

5

Six Day Workshop At N S C On Health Education

Thaffman and colleagues prepare a six day workshop at Northeast Louisiana State in Shreveport for next week. The program, led by health and physical education experts, covers detection of defects, preschool screening, welfare issues, rehabilitation, and mental health, with sessions through Friday and Saturday for credit. A separate note mentions injuries and a railroad incident with preliminary damage notes.

AS. Thaffman Glonisiena Peet Fe Cotfete Marnday Tarsegn Saturdias Cartier Banal Phaugat Oseili Phaffinan Poltecte

Five Men Jump As Trains Wreck In City Limits

Five men jumped from a Kansas City Southern freight engine when a wreck occurred near downtown. The caboose detached. no one aboard was hurt. Deputies reported the workers in the cars were identified as Williams, Moore, Richardson, Johnson, and Cardwell Richardson, all from Louisiana.

Kansas City Southern Joral Sabine GO. Elliott Williams G.st. Moore M. Richardson Shreveport Clyde E. Johnson Bossier Pete Carditad Rysae Castor Cardwell Richardson Wil

Additional Boy Scout Unit In West Monroe Formed

An extra Boy Scout troop was formed in Ouachita Valley Council No 23 at Woodlawo Elementary School in West Monroy. Led by Ralph Sims Scoutmaster, the new group includes 13 boys in Scout troops and 16 in Cub pack 14h with officers J W Hamilton Sher wood Emery Tom R Jones and a troop committee chaired by Kirby A Wade.

Boy W. Monroe Ouachita Valley Council West Monroy Ralph Sims Woodlawo Sims J. W. Hamilton Sherwood Emery Tom R. Jones Kirby A. Wade Lee Gates Jay Blakeney Loonis Dratten Marshall Parker Charles B. Gainess Tesear J. F. Peppers D. Murphy Joo. Peacock Jack Beard

Patrolman Cusses The Wrong Driver

Patrolman Maurice Quinlan ordered a motorist to move to clear a jam in Pittsburgh yesterday. The driver, Police Supt. James Slusser, identified himself and implied the officer used profanity. Slusser said he was not breaking any law and will report the incident.

Burris Heads 23-Year Parish School Record At Burris retirement

VEDALLIA June 24 Special Twenty three years of operating the parish school system in the black is the record Concordia parish Superintendent Jesse S. Burris has compiled and will leave behind when he retires June 30. The board says current bills will be paid by June 30 and a $15 690 loan from the Concordia tank & prost Company will be cleared as part of the final financials.

Vedallia Concordia Parish Jesse S. Burris Trosvever Farris Mas Concordia Tank &Prost Company

Kappa Delta Leads Tech Sororities in Grades at Louisiana Tech

In the spring term Louisiana Tech sororities excelled in grades led by Kappa Delta for the sixth straight term. KD logged 645 hours, 1,272 quality points, averaging 1.972, with Anita O’Kelly noted as the past year’s grade leader and Carolyn McGehee set to head the chapter this fall. Phi Mu Beta Sigma Omicron Theta Upsilon Sigma Kappa and Alpha Chi Omega followed in order. Tau Kappa Epsilon led the men's group, ranking seventh overall with 1.486 average. Pi Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha Kappa Alpha Kappa Sigma and Theta Xi trailed.

Stubbs Street Monroe Kappa Delta Tech Carolyn McGehee Parkway Drive Alexandria Phi Mu Beta Sigma Omicron Theta Upsition Sigma Kappa Alpha Chi Omega Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha Kappa Alpha Kappa Sigma Theta Xi

Mrs. Alice Walden Dies in Winnsboro at 78

Mrs. Alice B. Walden, 78, a prominent Winnsboro resident, died in a local clinic. Funeral at 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. C. B. Hall officiating. Interment in the old city cemetery. Survived by son R. Butler Walden, daughter Grace Elaine Scriber, two granddaughters, two great granddaughters, and two brothers. Body lies in state at First National Funeral Home until services.

Winnsboro Alice B. Walden First Baptist Church C. B. Hall Old City Janet Walden Baton Rouge G. J. Butler FE. B. Butler

Monroe Delegation to Attend New Orleans Conference

Mayor John E. Coon announced Monroe will send a delegation of citizens to a two day conference in New Orleans July 21 and 22 to study housing improvement programs. Mayor Morrison invited the Monroe group, suggesting a planner, a leading realtor, a builder, building inspector, and Chamber of Commerce representatives.

Monroe New Orleans John E. Coon Coon deLesseps Morrison Morrison Louisiana Chamber of Commerce

Greek Orthodox Pastor Invites Donors to Church Service

Rev. Vasilios Markopoulos of the S. S. Constantine and Helene Greek Orthodox Church invites all contributors to the new church to attend Sunday services. He will deliver an English sermon and host a 4 to 6 p.m. open house to explain the building’s statues and paintings and their meanings.

Vasilios Markopoulos S. S. Constantine and Helene Greek Orthodox Church Forsythe Avenue tOacy Markopoulos

Perjury Hearing Held Here Today

A perjury hearing was set for two Wisner residents Dalion Brown and Fire Brown before US Commissioner Harpester in Shreveport, after their grand jury testimony. The hearing, postponed to allow defense counsel time to secure one, was adjourned with temporary bonds set at 2500 dollars each.

Llaynes Harkey Ody Dalian Brown Fire Brown Wisner Shreveport Com- Boesceter T Harpester Yoaursdas Am Attarres Clarkes

Sgt. Martin To Return Man From Memphis

Sheriff Bailey Grant said Sidney G. Martin traveled to Memphis to fetch Lynn W. Williams Jr. on four forgery counts in Monroe. Williams, jailed in Memphis, had escaped a local road gang and reportedly cashed five checks tied to Carter OH Company in Tulsa. Tallulah police also hold a detainer. another suspect is being sought.

Sidney G. Martin Memphis Tenn Monroe Bailey Grant Grant Lynn W. Williams, Jr Memphis Police Department Williams Caddo Parish Tallulah Carter OH Company Tulsa Okla

Density of Gold Relative to Water

Gold is stated to be 19.3 times as heavy as water, indicating its density is 19.3 grams per cubic centimeter under standard conditions. This ratio shows gold is substantially denser than most common materials.

Youth Accidental Fatality After Stealing Steak

In Paso Robles California a 19 year old, Walter George Tiessen, grabbing a steak from a barbecue led to a fatal accidental stabbing during a chase. District Attorney Herbert Grundell says no charges will be filed. Park superintendent Leroy Sherwin accidentally stabbed Tiessen with a knife while pursuing him.

Paso Robles Calif Dist Herbert Grundell Leroy Sherwin Walter George Tiessen Sherwin Tiessen

City Water Free Of Impurities

A state health check on Monroe water shows it free of impurities. John E. Coon quoted Charles E. Bishop Jr noting 29 samples between May 390 and June 11 found no contamination. A separate study indicates many Indiana farmers seldom plant corn more than twice, in some cases only once.

Monroe City State Health Department John E. Coon Coon Charles E. Bishop, Jr Health Department Indiana

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