Joiner Wins North Louisiana Open Checker Title
West Monroe’s H. H. Joiner captures the North Louisiana champion title in a round robin playoff at West Monroe City Hall. B. H. Dwyar places second, with Tom J. Bonds and Lt. E. B. Shanks following. Bonds and Shanks also among top finishers from Dubach and Selman Field.
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West Monroe
H. H., Joiner
North Fourth Street
North Louisiana
B. H. Dwyar
Larch and
Dyar
West Monroe City Hall
Tom J. Bonds
Dubach
E. B. Shanks
Selman
Bonds
Shanks
Joiner
Dyer
Lincoln Parish
Oak Grove
Tallulah
Itching First Application Advertises Blue Star Ointment
Agonizing itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch is claimed to be cured on one application of Blue Star Ointment. Repeat as needed while nature helps heal. Money back if the first jar fails to satisfy. Try it today.
Junior Miss final season play at Monroe Little Theatre
Monroe Little Theatre presents the final show of the season, Junior Miss, directed by Mildred Merrill at Northeast Junior College auditorium on May 8 and 9 at 8:30 p.m. The amateur production uses authentic thirteen year old performers, reflecting a wartime audience and Army support from Selman field as troops move worldwide. The piece notes the Marianas islands context in the Pacific.
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Monroe Little Theatre
Mildred Merrill
Northeast Junior College
Moss Hart
Max Gordon
New York
Judy
Selman Field
Globe
Army
Little Theatre
Gandhi release may unlock India’s political crisis
DeWitt Mackenzie argues Gandhi’s release from internment creates a pivotal chance to reconcile Hindu and Muslim leaders with the British viceroy. A provisional coalition could unite India with the Allies in the war effort, reducing violence and shaping postwar Western relations.
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DeWitt Mackenzie
Europe
India
Mahatma Gandhi
England
Japan
Gandhi
Pelican Boy State Planned by Louisiana American Legion
The American Legion of Louisiana plans Pelican Boy's State from June 13 to 21 at LSU Baton Rouge. From eight districts 314 boys will be sponsored, with Monroe in the Fifth District sending 39. Names must be certified to the state department by May 19.
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State Department of the
American Legion of Louisiana
Pelican Boy's
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Nvne
Sam A. Orchard
Pelican
L. B. Faulk American Legion
American Legion
Legion
Monroe
Pelican State
State Department of the American Legion
New Orleans
Filibuster on Poll Tax Seen In Senate Debate
Washington May 8 The piece explains how a Senate filibuster could block passage of the anti poll tax bill. It outlines cloture rules and potential tactics to edge the measure toward death as Southern lawmakers threaten endless debate and possible journal readings to stall voting.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Congress
Virginia
Mississippi
Alabama
South Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Tennessee
House
Senate
Blake
Senator Blank
Blunk
Judge Voelker Guest Speaks at Madison Parish Club
Special Judge Frank Voelker of Lake Charles spoke at Madison Parish Home Demonstration Council in Tallulah on Parental Responsibility Spiritual Culture. A panel with Mrs. A Boswell Mrs. Clarence Crow and Mr J Dean Maurer followed. Business session led by Mrs. A F Graves highlighted activities including plans for the annual 4% Club Achievement Day and Ethel Fuller as agent.
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Tallulah
Frank Voelker
Lake 4
Sdence
Madison Parish
A. Boswell
Clarence Crow
J. Dean Maurer
A. F. Graves
Ethel Fuller
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Moslem League
Jinnah
Lord Wavell
Pelican State Group
Wotey Gum
Hotchu
Judge Voelker
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