Mississippi man found slain near Gregory Lake store
Herman E. Whatley, a filling station and general store operator five miles west of West Point, was found dead in the rear of his shop with two .22 caliber gunshot wounds. A fire was extinguished at the scene after a mattress soaked with oil ignited. Three youths reported the incident and the motive was suspected as robbery. The coroner declared murder with theft as the probable motive. Whatley was a one armed man who slept behind the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Miss
Herman E. Whatley
Gregory Lake
Here
Whatley
John Whatley
T. G. Saul
Saul
Johnnie Franks
Justice of the Peace
D. A. Childress
J. E. Ellis
Winter's first sub zero wave breaks with heavy toll
Chicago dispatch reports a deadly and damaging cold spell sweeping the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic. At least 220 lives were lost or directly affected and crops worth millions damaged as snow blanketed the plains and north. Temperatures varied from 6 above at Devil's Lake to 22 below in colder pockets, while Niagara Falls and the St. Lawrence area saw ice and river effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Colorado
Continental Divide
Santa Fe
New Mexa
Montena
New York
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Louisiana Leads In Legion Ranks In 1936 Membership Drive
The Louisiana department of the American Legion won the Henry L. Stevens Jr. trophy for the best percentage in 1936 nationwide membership drive. Louisiana reached 7,999 members, 74.39 percent of its 10,753 quota by November 16, ahead of Nevada at 64.6 and North Dakota at 62.29. The award will be presented at the next national convention, with Louisiana delegates honored in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Department of the American Legion
Henry L. Stevens, Jr
Louisiana
Nevada
North Dakota
Florida
Theouisiana
Anding and Shelton Families Remembered in Area Obituaries
Obituaries report the funeral of W L Anding 66 who died at home near West Monroe with interment in Hasley cemetery and survivors Lee Jim Jesse Orton and two sisters. J J Shelton 58 formerly of Grayson died of a heart attack in New Orleans with services at Grayson and interment at Welcome Home cemetery. survivors include wife Susie Monroe and children L M Shelton Estelle Shelton and four brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Anding
West Monroe
Hasley Cemetery
Anding
Lee
Jim
Jesse
Orton
Louelle
Johnnie May Anding
J. H. Anding
Grayson
S. W. Anding
Columbia
J. J. Shelton
New Orleans
J. W. McKeithen
W. D. Morris
Columbia Methodist Church
J. C. Pearce
Welcome Home Cemetery
Shelton
Susie Monroe
L. M. Shelton
Chatham
N. L. Ewing
Jonesboro
Estelle Shelton
Luther
Julius
Everett Shelton
Fayette
Ray Shelton
Seattle
Washington
Floyd Clement
Fannie Nevilles
Lafayette
S. G. Hines
Allen Wells
W. O. McKeithen
T. L. Sorrells
F. A. Lavassier
Robert Estess
A. D. Fore
J. J. McKeithen
Funeral services for Missouri Pacific foreman Joseph Cherry
Ferriday La December 28 funeral services were held for Joseph Cherry a section foreman for the Missouri Pacific railroad found dead Christmas Eve in Clayton La He is survived by his widow and three sons Joe and Jack of Ferriday and Private Robert Cherry US Marines stationed in the Philippine islands Cherry came to Ferriday from Arkansas years ago to make his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Joseph Cherry
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Clayton
Joe
Jack
Robert Cherry
United States Marines
Philippine Islands
Mr. Cherry
Arkansas
Funeral Held For W T White Fireman At Monticello
The funeral of W. T. White a 35 year old fireman for the A and L M railroad was held at Lecy near Monticello Arkansas after he died Friday morning from a sudden heart attack. He collapsed at his boarding house and died before aid arrived. Survived by his parents a brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. White
A. and L. M. Railroad
Lecy
Monticello
Ark
White
South Sixth Street
C. L. Mengis
W. C. White
Robert Lee White
Lecy, Ark
Jimmie Parker
el Dorado
Ella White
Vere Sawyer
Monticello, Ark
Ouachita Parish Police Jury to Consider Gas Tax Plan
The Ouachita parish police jury will meet in adjourned session on Monday December 30 at 3 p.m. to pass an ordinance levying a one cent per gallon tax on all gasoline and motor fuel sold used or consumed in the parish for 1936. The tax funds will aid relief for unemployment and mothers aid with collection details defined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Local Woman Dies After Hospital Burns
A West Monroe woman 67 died in a Shreveport hospital after burns from clothing catching fire on a stove at home. Funeral planned at her residence with service around 2 p.m. Rev. Herbert Thompson officiating. Interment in Hasley cemetery. Survived by son James Herrin and daughter Mrs. S. S. Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemma DuBois
E. B. DuBois
Lida Benton
Eva
Cleveland
J. C
Crecy D
Deca
Cleo DuBois
John Fletcher
Rilla
Nora DuBois
Colfax
Winnsboro Road
Hall's Cemetery
North Seventh Street
West
Monroe
Mary Herrin
Shreveport
Herbert Thompson
Emanuel Baptist Church
West Monroe
Hasley
James Herrin
S. S. Farmer
Clayton
Autogyros May Join British Naval Fleet Following Tests
Possible addition of autogyros to standard gear after successful trials aboard the aircraft carrier Furious. Tests involved gyroplanes operating from the carrier deck, signaling potential future use in naval aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Air Fleet
Monroe Tire Exchange marks decade in Monroe
The Monroe Tire Exchange at 2008 DeSiard Street celebrates ten years serving Monroe and surrounding areas under Joe Cascio. The shop offers new and used tires, Firestone brands, tube inventory, and modern vulcanizing equipment, inviting locals to visit and compare values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Tire Exchange
DeSiard Street
Monroe
Joe Cascio
Tire Company
Firestone
Indianapolis Speedway
Cascio
Monroe and Vicinity
Tire Exchange
Bee-Line wheel alignment system at Boyce Kendall garage
The Bee-Line system in Monroe fixes wheel alignment and axle straightening without removing axles or frames. The shop offers complete auto repair including body work with lyco painting, radiator and electrical departments, and a team of trained staff ensuring fast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce-Kendall
Monroe
Lyco
Shorty Jones Leads Local Auto Shop in Hometown Service
The Boyce-Kendall garage at 111 North Third Street offers electrical and radiator repair ten years of experience, brake relining, complete refinishing and overhaul, and direct wrecker service. A parking service is provided at a minimal charge, catering to workers in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partment
Shorty” Jones
Boyce-Kendall Garage
North Third Street
Harrisonburg Students Give Christmas Aid and Visits Abound
The Harrisonburg High School Home Economics Club held a Christmas program and collected clothes for six needy children while the faculty funded shoes for three. Local merchants donated fruit and candy. Visitors from Salt Lake City New Orleans Shreveport Winnsboro and Baton Rouge spent holidays with Harrisonburg families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg
Mrs. Green Ford
Salt Lake City
Utah
Shirley Wren
Shreveport
Lucille Bennett
Winnsboro
Forests Capture Solar Energy Across Vast Stock
It is estimated that American forests capture and store as much of the sun s energy each year as is contained in one and a half billion tons of coal.
Woman designs 1936 Studebaker President car
A New York designer Miss Helen Dryden created the exterior styling interior hardware upholstery and trim for the 1936 Studebaker President. The project arose after a nationwide survey showed appearance drives women and even men to buy cars with beauty and comfort ruling design choices.
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Studebaker
New York
Helen Dryden
Time
New York Times
Papers
National Publica- Chicago Tribune
Miss Dryden
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Mr. Hoffman
Plan for Orleans Parish election precinct commissioners
A discussion with Governor Allen included Mr. Alfred Danziger and Mr. John J. Dutel plus Congressman Fernandez and AG Wallace. Danziger proposed each faction the Long and Home Rule receive at least two election commissioners per precinct from faction lists, with alternates, to ensure equal representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dutel
Washington, D. C
Alfred D. Danziger
New Orleans
Board of Election Supervisors
Orleans Parish
Fernandez
Wallace
Allen
Danziger
Parish of
Orleans
Home Rule
Plan Aims Fair Election Commission Balance in Parishes
The speaker notes that Rapides and Caddo parishes back a plan to appoint five election commissioners and five alternates per precinct with at least two commissioners from each faction. The governor’s December 24 directive is deemed sufficient guidance, and the focus remains on fair election conduct rather than outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leans
Rapides
Caddo
Boards of Election Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
House of Representatives
Louisiana
Christmas guests and holiday visits across several Louisiana towns
Families from Choudrant Ruston Monroe Vienna Hilly Mer Rouge Port Arthur Delhi and Bastrop hosted relatives and friends for Christmas. Teachers and residents in Cotton Valley Baton Rouge Jonesboro Ogden Columbia Columbus Winnfield Maltese? no. Adults from Bastrop Bastrop joined Kinman visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. O'Neal
R. O. Young
Ruston
Earl Barmore
Shreveport
Crawford Young
Monroe
J. H. Williamson
Vienna
W. N. Barmore
Hilly
Frank Bell
Mer Rouge
Calhoun O'Neal
Port Arthur
Lamar Bryant
Delhi
Courtney Richmond
Cotton Valley
Bernice O'Neal
Bastrop
Ruthie Lee Taylor
Baton Rouge
Ruth Johnson
Jonesboro
Alice Hogan
Ogden
Oldsmobile To Equip All 1936 Cars With Safety Glass
Oldsmobile will spend over two million dollars in 1936 to install safety glass in every windshield and window of its cars at no extra cost to buyers. D E Ralston notes this as part of a broad safety program including hydraulic brakes and other features. He cites 80 percent of glass-related injuries from accidents and says the factory absorbs the cost to protect owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldsmobile
D. E. Ralston
Mr. Ralston
Exetra
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Anding Funeral
Industrial and Review OF the
Twin Cities
Monroe Exchange
Foundry
Pontiac Motor Company
Robt. R. Snow
P. H. MacGregor
Pontiac
Boyce-Kendall Concern
Monroe Armature Works, Inc
M. S. Harrison, Pres
DeSiard
Buatt Bethard
Mrs
Henry Bethard
Marcum Kraus
Louisiana State University
Sicily Island
Joe R. Bethard
Bethard
Tyler
Mr. Bethard
Dee Brown
Dee, Jr
Jonesville
Bill Webb
Downes Brokerage, Inc
General Insurance
Ouachita
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Lee-Rogers
Chevrolet CO
Walnut St
Stough’s
Harry Stough
Bar Monroe Hotel
St. John Electric Co., Inc
Griffin
DeSiard St
Hart’s
L. J. Hart
Monroe Oy Us
Twin City Motor Co
Choudrant
W. G. Kelly
J. N. Gregory
Dale Sanford
H. C. LaCour
Catherine
Palva
Hester Kinman
Palva and
Hester
Aubrey Kinman
Winnfield
W. D. O'Neal
Loyd Gill
Alto
D. L. O'Neal
G. A. O'Neal
Connie Clark
Downsville
Hardy Willis
Kilbourne
Harold Willis
Wilson Cook
L. G. Cook
W. E. Kidd
Mrs. C. L. Madden
Mrs. C. L. Mondart
Twin City Tire Store
Car. Hall and
Harrison St. Monroe
T. A. Mitchell
Jersey
Co-Operative Dairies
The
Monroe Hardware Company
Westinghouse
Electric Products
Krai
Sulphate Board
F. L. Guerriero Electric Shop
Caer
Monroe, la
SY Ae Aa Garage
North Third ST
Dixie
Sandwich
the Industrial Review of the
Sunday Morning World
Mr. Pollard
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