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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
6
Cotton futures traded nervously with a broad range as short covering appeared after an easy start. Gains ran up to 2.85 a bale amid scarce offerings before profit taking pushed prices down from intraday highs, with late quotes 0.85 to 1.65 higher than Friday's close and July at 33.60, Oct 32.98, Dec 32.93.
Mr and Mrs Allen Tyler Jr of 107 South Fourth street West Mon roe welcome a son Allen Stephen born June 20 continuing the family line in Monroe.
Trash fish, fit only for oil and fertilizer, fetch about one cent a point in New England markets. Not a single particle of a shark is wasted, as these fish yield twenty distinct commodities.
Mrs A B Hopson Mrs Floyd Taylor and Mrs Franklin H Jones hosted a social in honor of Miss Ann Hopson of Santa Fe New Mexico at Mrs Taylor's home. Pink roses filled the reception suite and dining area while dainty sandwiches iced drinks and refreshments were served. Guests included a long list of local young women and socialites with a 4 pm luncheon at the country club later inviting Miss Hopson and several attendees to continue the tribute.
Delta Rho Delta Business Women sorority hosted a pledge tea Sunday in the Cameo Room of the Virginia Hotel. Red roses framed the mantel as Mrs. D. C. Metcalf presided at the punch bowl. New pledges listed include Mary Ann Ashford Marjorie Barr Margaret Nell Compton Johnnie Floyd Cecile Parker Mary Riser Mary Elizabeth Taylor Shirley Travis Betty Wadell and others during a candle-light ceremony when each pledged member received her pin.
Senate investigators pressed the justice department for a full transcript of an FBI recording of Diplomat John Service and Philip Jaffe in 1945. Service said he never knowingly gave military information to Jaffe, and the committee eyed a closed session to hear authorities' full account of the conversation.
Boston report of Walter White accusing Senator Taft and Senator Lucas of insincerity on civil rights, criticizing their support and fundraising rhetoric. The piece also covers FBI testimony, Amerasia case details, McCarthy charges, and reactions from Senator Morse and others amid the ongoing Senate inquiries.
Mr and Mrs Charles Carroll Gilbert marked their 52nd anniversary on June 19. Mrs Gilbert, born Alma Dalton of Texas, wed at her parents home near Camden Arkansas. The couple has resided in Lake Providence since 1926 and have four surviving children, L A Gilbert Shreveport, Mrs J D Mason Baton Rouge, S G Gilbert US Marines, J W Gilbert Lake Providence, plus six grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Roy M Gochenour announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn to William Douglas Bruce son of Mr and Mrs W L Bruce of West Monroe The wedding was solemnized February 21 1959.
Tuesday events include a Beta Delta sorority meeting at Miss Johnnie Boyett's Fairbanks home at 6 pm and a final study by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist on missions at Grass Roots directed by Mrs. Mike John Jr. Bible study at Pine Grove Chapel at 2:30 pm. Numerous Circle meetings of the First Baptist Church list addresses across Gordon Avenue South Grand Louise Ann Morris North Fifth and more. A coffee hour for Miss Beverly Ringwald is set at H. K. Litton's with co host Mrs. A D Forman. Circles of Stone Avenue Methodist Church meet at 9:30 am. A Business and Professional Women's Club program is at Myrtle Porters' home at 6:30 pm. Wednesday features luncheon at a local tea room for Miss Beverly Ringwald, bride elect, at 1 pm hosted by Mrs. C B Graves and Mrs. Joe Monroe, followed by tea at the home of Mrs. W Grafton from five to seven with Mrs. Rush Blossap cohost.
George O Gus Lolley 46 of West Monroe died suddenly Sunday at his home 407 North Fourth He is survived by wife Melba parents Miler and Mrs Lolley Tremont one son George L Lolley West Monroe two sisters Mary Hamilton Eros J P Littleton Tremont four brothers W A Lolley West Monroe J O Lolley Monroe A H Lolley West Monroe Gordon M Lolley West Monroe He was an automotive parts salesman The body remains at Peters Funeral Home until a 2 p m Tuesday service at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church West Monroe Burial Hasley Cemetery Pallbearers M L Coats W T King Fred Sanders E T DeLoach T F Simpson Jr Johnny Humble H A Neal W A Walker
Parathion and tetraethyl phosphate sprays prove effective against the green bug pest attacking wheat oats and barley. The finds suggest these chemical controls may curb damage in cereal crops.
Mrs. Kirby Wade and Mr. Wade announce the birth of Lois Marie on June 19 at West Monroe. Grandparents are G. W. Wade of Delhi and Lauris Hatten of West Monroe. Ann Hopson of Santa Fe, NM visits A. B. Hopson in Pine Street. The Roanes from Arlington, Virginia visit Ruston and Baton Rouge before July 5. Breards from McComb travel and stay with relatives as Alfred and children visit.
Paris June 26 Former Premier Henri Queuille agreed to consider forming a new French government and will tell President Vincent Auriol tomorrow whether he accepts the designation as premier. The Bidault cabinet fell after a parliamentary vote. Queuille, interior minister, is from the Radical Socialist party and once held the premiership for 13 months. RenE Pleven and Rene Mayer, both Radical Socialist figures, are also mentioned as possible premiers.
In New Orleans on June 26 cotton futures rallied after sharp early declines as July notices were stopped, triggering trade buying and short covering amid July position shifts and the Korean situation. By 11 a.m. quotes showed gains of 85 cents to $2 a bale across nearby months with mixed highs and lows.
Chicago dairy and egg markets show steady receipts over two days with wholesale prices unchanged. Butter scores range from 93 AA to 89 C with bids around 57 to 59.5. eggs and U S extras and standards quoted with current receipts and dirties listed.
Chicago reports USDA price table with live poultry fully steady at 21 to 24 for heavy birds, light hens 20 to 21, roosters 29 to 34, fryers 27 to 32, old roosters 16 to 16.5, and ducklings at 26.
A second wave of selling broke over the market after noon today following a morning tumble of one to five dollars a share. Orders swept the floor so fast the ticker could not keep up. Losses ran more than six dollars per share with broad based selling across sectors. Aircraft shares were among the affected issues.
A 1950 ad quote from Captain Avis Trosclair of the M/V Louisiana describes nervousness loss of appetite and sleep issues tied to vitamin deficiencies. He credits Hadacol with rapid relief after a week, praising its effects on his nervous system and sleep. The ad promotes trial sizes and hospital sizes with a professional photo by The LeBlanc Corporation.
In Chicago on June 26, U S DA reports potato arrivals at 41, on track 252, total shipments Friday 930, Saturday 748, Sunday 253. Supplies are moderate and demand slow with a slightly weaker market. Prices list Arizona Triumphs 4.25 to 4.35, Pontiacs 4.30, California Triumphs 4.30, Long Whites 3.15 to 3.30, Oklahoma Triumphs 4.00, Texas 4.15.
Livestock market report from Chicago prints salable hogs near 20.00 to 20.60 for 180 to 230 pounds, with heavier hogs 270 to 360 pounds at 18.35 to 19.85. Cattle totals show 11,000 salable, with high and good quality steers above 32.00, heifers above 31.50, cows 18.00 to 23.00, vealers 25.00 to 29.00, and miscellaneous categories listed for weight ranges.
In Ripley Tennessee a 14 year old bride, Mrs. Wilson Matlock, drowned while wading with her 21 year old husband in the Hatchie river. The current pulled them under and fishermen rescued him. Her body was recovered from 30 feet of water.
Reports indicate sweet goldenrod growing across eastern states produces a colorless oil with a distinctive licorice odor. The finding highlights potential new essential oil uses and prompts further study by botanists and chemists.
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