Six Year Old Murder Mystery Remains Unsolved
Winnsboro residents recall Halloween night 1948 when Sam and Mary Paola were slain in their home. The double murder remains unresolved with a $1,250 reward and no new leads, as Sheriff Hiram B. Waller notes possible progress but insists evidence is still needed.
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Winnsboro
Sam
Mary
Paola
Ham
William R. Baker
Hiram B. Waller
Bradford D. Jones
True Detective Magazine
Ibel
Sam and
Mary Paola
True Detective
Sam Paola
Shreveport Man Harold De Generers Dies
Harold De Generers 64 former president of the Confederate Memorial Hospital Board of Directors died yesterday in Shreveport. A native of McComb Mississippi he had served on the Caddo Parish Police Jury and was a former public official. Funeral arrangements were incomplete today.
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Shreveport
Harold de Generers
Confederate Memorial Hospital Board of Directors
de Generers
Caddo Parish
McComb
Miss
Swartz Man Killed in Highway Auto Crash
Clyde James Poole age 29 of Swartz died when a convertible overturned on a highway near Borger Texas. Poole worked as a laboratory technician for United Carbon Company. He served three years in the Seabees and is survived by his wife, son Randy, his parents, a sister and grandmother. Funeral arrangements under Mulhearn Funeral Home.
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Clyde James Poole
J. C. Poole
Swartz
Borger
Tex
Poole
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Ouachita Parish
United Carbon Company
Seabees
Randy
W. L. Crumpton
G. W. Glass
Negro Reports $70 Taken In City Robbery
City detectives investigated a weekend armed robbery in Monroe where J C Morrison of Met Rouge said a Black male robbed him near Five Points, taking $70 cash and a $20 watch at pistol point. Investigators also probed a bakery burglary on Jackson street with $50 in coins taken.
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J. C. Morrison
Met Rouge
Hugh Tolbert
Morrison
Monroe
Five Points
Tolbert
Jackson Street
Memorial Gifts Support Louisiana Heart Research
Mrs. Jules Myron Davidson as gifts committee chairwoman announced that memorial gifts to the Louisiana Heart Association totaled 6354.02 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954. Donations fund heart disease research and help develop new diagnostic and treatment techniques for the disease.
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Jules Myron Davidson
Louisiana Heart Association
Heart Association
Death of Woodrow Oliphant in Ferriday auto crash
Woodrow Wilson Oliphant 40 of Harrisonburg died from a skull fracture after his car went out of control on the Ferriday Jonesville highway near Frogmore. Services were held at Harrisonburg Baptist Church with burial at old Catahoula cemetery near Enterprise. Survivors include his parents two brothers and three sisters.
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Ferriday
Harrisonburg Baptist Church
Woodrow Wilson Oliphant
Harrisonburg
U. S
Ben Joyner
Old Catahoula Cemetery
Enterprise
Young
A. O. Oliphant
Otis Oliphant
Natchez
Bonnie Oliphant
Shreveport
Lee Miles
W. D. Hackney
Vernie Cotton
Oliphant
Ferriday-Jonesville
Frogmore
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Rogers
Mrs. Hattie Rogers 79 of Cottonplant died Sunday at her home. Funeral held 3 p m Monday at Old Union Church with Rev S C Emanuel officiating. Interment in Old Union cemetery Rider Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include three daughters Mrs E D Culpepper Mrs L M Curry Mrs R A Smith three sons E H Rogers J D Rogers E R Rogers three sisters Mrs N B Rogers Mrs Ola Mayes Mrs John Campbell and six grandchildren
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Hattie Rogers
Columbia
Cottonplant
Old Union Church
Rev
S. C. Emanuel
Old Union Cemetery
Rider Funeral Home
E. D. Culpepper
L. M. Curry
Kelly
Mrs Sam Grant Dies in Ruston After Short Illness
Mrs. Sam Grant 56 of Choudrant died at the Thomas-Kimball clinic in Ruston after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p.m. at Alabama Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lloyd O Neal officiating. Interment in Sibley cemetery. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs John R Morgan Pittsburg Pa Mrs J E Barnes Jr Calhoun and Miss Lawell Grant Choudrant three sisters Mrs Hosey Brewster Mrs Clarence Bullock Mrs Kate Roberson and one brother Jack Hammonds West Monroe. Body at Kilpatrick funeral home pending services.
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Ruston
Sam Grant
Choudrant
Thomas - Kimball Clinic
Alabama Presbyterian Church
Lloyd O'Neal
Sibley
John R. Morgan
Pittsburg
J. E. Barnes
Calhoun
Lawell Grant
Hosey Brewster
Clarence Bullock
Kate Roberson
Downsville
Jack Hammonds
West Monroe
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
William P. Allen Dies at 80. Rites Planned in Monroe Area
William P. Allen, 80, a retired farmer, died Monday after a Sunday heart attack. A prayer service is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with funeral services at Old Union Church near Grayson at 2 p.m. Interment follows in the church cemetery. He lived in Monroe for about 20 years and is survived by two sons Alvin and Luther, two daughters Myrtle Bannister and Ida Lundgreen, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
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William P. Allen
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home
Old Union Church
Grayson
Church
Hixson Brothers
Winnfield
Monroe
Davis Trial Continues After Plea Change
Davis swapped his not guilty plea and sought to force disclosure of all state evidence in open court but the motion was denied. He is held in the parish jail awaiting trial for the slaying of Adams, elementary music supervisor, found nude on August 20. Davis was arrested August 22 in Biloxi with Adams belongings, including a $2000 diamond ring, and admitted striking Adams and taking items before fleeing Monroe.
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Davis
Adams
North Third Street
Biloxi
Miss
Monroe
Walk-a-thon and telephone drives pursue party gains
National Chairman Stephen A. Mitchell promotes a walk athon to sway voters as Eisenhower era campaigns push a 10 times 10 effort. Democrats and Republicans rely on door to door outreach and phone calls with unclear results while Atty Gen Brownell argues a GOP Congress is needed to battle communism.
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Stephen A. Mitchell
Eisenhower
Atty
Brownell
Congress
Amendments Top Issue In Tuesday Ballot
Louisiana voters face about 31 constitutional amendments in the general election. The spotlight centers on a segregation amendment for public schools. Other proposals include veteran bonuses, a water conservation board with taxation powers, bond-issue validation, forestry tax changes, and a 30 day odd-year fiscal session for money matters.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana
Teflis Grotto Plans November Meeting and 1954 Officers
Teflis Grotto schedules a regular business meeting Friday November 5 led by Monarch Robert L Leatherwood. Members are urged to attend and bring a candidate as election of 1954 officers will occur. Friday December 3 ceremonial night to follow with fund raising for cerebral palsy via Enchanted Lantern Certificates.
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Teflis Grotto
Robert L. Leatherwood
Union dispute halts work as 107 men walk off
Frank Davis, a paper company engineer, said Southern Electrical aims to meet the union Monday to discuss the difficulty. Davis, not an employee of Southern Electrical, noted no time or place for the meeting had been set. He added the 107 workers left at 1 p.m. Friday without a statement and that they do not know why.
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Frank Davis
Paper Company
Southern Electrical Company
Davis
Southern Electrical
Negro Arrested On Concealed Weapon Charge
Ouachita parish sheriff’s deputies arrested 25 year old Lewis Clarence Davis during a weekend bar check for carrying a concealed weapon a knife. Davis from Fred Johnson's place was jailed after the arrest as part of ongoing efforts to monitor taverns selling intoxicating liquors outside Monroe and West Monroe city limits.
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Ouachita Parish
Lewis Clarence Davis
Bailey Grant
Davis
Fred Johnson
Grant
Monroe
West Monroe
Negro Juvenile Held For Swayze School Burglary
Ouachita parish sheriff deputies detained a Black juvenile in connection with a burglary at Swayze School on Berg Jones Lane south of Monroe. The offense occurred between October 2 and October 4. The juvenile was turned to authorities and allegedly admitted burglary.
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Ouachita Parish
Swayze School
Bailey Grant
Grant
Berg Jones Lane
Monroe
Murder Trial Continues as Juror Bias Case Unfolds
Manning faces further courtroom action after a juror issue delays the murder trial. His wife Ferne, 37, told the New York Daily News she believes he will attend court today with his head held high and rejects any illness claim. She recalled the Friday revelation of his prior conviction and said the couple remains deeply affected, though pastoral visits have offered some comfort. William J. Corrigan, chief defense attorney, indicated the state must act first before any move on the juror problem.
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Manning
Ferne
New York Daily News
Jim
William J. Corrigan
Wives of Missing Naval Men Remain Quiet at Homes
Mrs Cole a Navy wife and mother of four ages 10 7 4 and 1 notes her worries as Lt Rodney Sprigg Jr Lt John Gerard Leonard and Lt F Jack Gist public information officer report that spouses and relatives stay at home awaiting word and avoiding comment.
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Cole
Chilren
Rodney S. Sprigg Jr
Dorothy Sprigg
John Gerard Leonard
F. Jack Gist
Dr Caldwell’s Senna Laxative for temporary constipation
For temporary constipation use Dr Caldwell’s Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin. Natural senna extract provides gentle relief without salts or harsh drugs. Tastes cod and comforts the stomach, offering relief for every family member and a money back guarantee. Mail bottle to Box 280 New York NY.
Future Homemaking Week At W. Monroe High
Monroe High School observes Future Homemakers of America week during the first week of November. The principal event is Thursday November 4 when parents of enrolled students are invited to attend during class. A candle lighting ceremony will mark new members' initiation.
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the West
Monroe
Homecoming Parade Preparations Mentioned in City Notes
A fragmented note indicates an early class meeting on Wednesday November 3 to plan a homecoming parade float entry. The text hints at decorations and a float entered in the parade in the West area.
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Ita
Moin
Famous Trichologist Demonstrates Hair Saving Method
Renowned trichologist D Russell Collins promotes a home treatment to regrow hair with a 30 day money back guarantee. He notes 18 scalp disorders cause hair loss and offers free private examinations in Monroe Louisiana at the Frances Hotel on Tuesday November 2 1954 from 2 to 9 PM.
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Monroe
Frances Hotel
Okla
City
D. Russell Collins
The
Collins Hair and Scalp Experts Inc
Collins
Oklahoma City
Collins Firm
United States
William Moore
Bank Trust Co of Okie City Referenced
A listing cites First National Bank and Trust Co of Okie City as a referenced financial institution. The note notes its role in the local banking network and its relation to city economic activity.
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First National Bank and Trust Co
Okie, City
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