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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

7

North Louisiana Cotton Festival Queen heads to Tennessee pageant

Patricia Trudnak, 290 Amalie Dr., Monroe, sails to Memphis for the Miss Tennessee Universe contest where she will perform as a guest singer. A junior voice major at Northeast Louisiana State College, she represents the region's cotton industry and aims to meet other visiting queens during the Memphis Cotton Carnival.

Patricia Trudnak Merwin M. Brandon, Jr Bastrop Memphis, Tenn Brandon Trudnak John J. Fogleman Louisiana Memphis Tenn Miss Trudnak FE. B. Trudnak Amalie Dr Monroe Northeast Louisiana State College Delta Omicron Music Society Chacahoula Pi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Northeast Merwin M. Brandon Jr North Louisiana Cotton Festival and Fair, Inc Misa Trudnak Pat Mrs. Brandon Susan Carter Bastrop Jaycees

Root Drops Out Of Monroe Commissioner Race

Monroe businessman Bert Root officially withdraws from the race for Monroe commissioner of Finance. Secretary D C Bernhardt along with Mrs Linda Dicks and a witness signed the withdrawal forms, though Root’s name remains on the voting machine. Root thanks supporters and expresses willingness to assist Mr McSherry in the coming months.

D. C. Bernhardt Monroe City Democratic Executive Committee Monroe Bert Root Root Linda Dicks Bernhardt

Northeast Chorus Plans Growth with Verdi Requiem Concert

The Northeast Festival Chorus plans an ambitious season with 240 musicians in a Verdi Requiem performance at the Monroe Civic Center tonight featuring mezzo-soprano Virginia Botkin and soloists from Northeast College. A third choral director, Dr Edward Deckard, will join the faculty this fall to help expand the group.

Northeast Festival Chorus Monroe Symphony Orchestra Joe Barry Mullins Symphony Northeast Louisiana State College Monroe Civic Center Virginia Botkin Department of Music North Texas State University Denton Texas Northeast College John C. Burgin Davis Bingham Jerry Ann Vann Civic Center Twin City The Palace New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Murgin Bingham Edward Deckard Kansas City NLSC Burgin South Mullins Northeast Concert Choir Madrigal Singers Northeast New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Twin Cities

Volkswagen recalls 87 860 Beetles and Karmann Ghias

Volkswagen of America recalls 87 860 Beetles and Karmann Ghias built in 1968 to correct wheel bolt torque. Some bolts were not properly tightened and wheels not centered, with risk increasing if the hand brake is partially set while driving.

New York Volkswagen of America Today Volkswagen

Important So Be a Good Citizen Vote Vital Monroe

Citizens urged to participate in Monroe election urging responsible voting and civic duty amid local campaigns and city issues. Community leaders emphasize turnout and informed choices to shape local governance and public services.

Tech Honors Convocation Highlights Tech Students

Louisiana Tech held an Honors Day convocation in Howard Auditorium to recognize scholarship leadership and service with guest speaker Robert M. Wright of American Oil Co. and Tech Dean Dr. Virgil Orr presiding. Recipients included Ann Kendall, Tom Kennedy, Bobbie Kennedy, Clif Dopson, and Missye Mitchell among others.

Panhellenic Council Ann Kendall Ellicott Phi Mu_ sorority Interfraternity Council Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Max Howard Omicron Delta Kappa Tom Kennedy Zachary Alpha Tau Delta Bobbie Joyce Kennedy Shreveport F. Jay Taylor

McKeithen backs transactions tax plan in Louisiana

Gov. John McKeithen endorsed Rep. Cleve Marcel's plan for a one fifth cent transactions tax at a Louisiana Municipal Association event. The tax would apply to purchases, services and payrolls, collected by retailers, with an estimated $200 million annual revenue. Marcel said it would not hit corporations as hard as the payroll tax proposal.

News-Star Capital Bureau Baton Rouge John McKeithen Cleve Marcel Houma Louisiana Municipal Association Monroe Marcel McKeithen

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