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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1935

Page

5

Oil Riches Change Bayous Life in Evangeline Country

In BOSCO Louisiana the arrival of oil has sparked wealth for some yet many bayou residents cling to old ways. The Evangeline region near Lafayette shifts from sugar and rice to oil wealth while roads remain flooded and daily life mixes with new fortunes and old social habits.

Evangeline Louisiana Bosco Longfellow Lafayette Dofisr

Seizure Ban Ordered on Imported Prison Goods

Washington reports that customs Commissioner James H. Niogle ordered a ban on imported prison goods or products made in foreign prisons. The ruling cites the interstate reach of the law aiming to prevent competition with domestic private and state industries.

Washington James Hi. Niogle Customs Commissionet Cor

Chanukah Program at Bnai Jacob Sunday School Event

Chanukah program at the Bnai Jacob Hebrew and Sunday School will be held tonight at 2:30 in the synagogue auditorium. Mrs. Jack Katzell and Cantor A Freedman will direct the program featuring children Marvin Kaizett Amy Maz Shyley Wells Sylvia Saad Hartnett-Wearman Chester Lovett Stanley Presser Jerome Goodman BheenrAy Near gnon Philip Goldstein Kerwine Goodman Betty Mae Roth Marvin Wayman and Robert Nearman.

B'asi Jacob Hebrew Sanday Sehanly Auattenium Jack Katzell Cantor A. 3B Freedman Marvin Kaizett Amy Maz Shyley Wells Sylvia Saad Harnett

Morrigan Company Hosts Christmas Party for 250 Employees

The J. Morrison department store held its annual Christmas gathering Tuesday after closing time, honoring about 250 staff. Morrison personally presented each employee with a gift basket containing fruits, turkeys, and keepsakes, praising their loyal cooperation during a demanding period.

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Several Hundred WPA Workers Get Pay Checks

Several hundred people received pay checks yesterday for work on county WPA projects in Sumimore Street. Grover Smith district WPA director said there was no disorder in the crowd.

Severs Hyndred WPA Hest Quarters Sumimore Street Grover Smith

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