Telegraph Centennial Observed in Monroe
The article notes the 100th anniversary of the telegraph with Morse’s first message in 1844 and outlines a planned centennial toast by major telegraph and communications firms on May 24. It highlights Monroe’s Western Union operations, teletype expansion, and manager B R Dawson’s long service and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Finley Morse
Chamber of the
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
United States
Western Union Graph Company
International Téléphone and Telegraph Corporation
RCA. Communications, Inc
Americam Telephone and Telegraph Com
Press Wireless, Inc
Tropical Radio Telegraph Company
Morse
Association of American Railroads
Western Union
Monroe
B. R. Dawson
Gulf Division
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
First Christian Church
Grandmother Builds Brick Porch Despite Labor Shortage
A 61 year old New Orleans grandmother finishes a brick porch for her daughter, saying she learned concrete and brick work from guidance she received from the federal government. She notes difficulty finding a man for the job as her husband died in the war. Her daughters, sons in law, and a daughter work or serve in war efforts locally. The piece highlights wartime labor and home crafts driven by government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
William Waddel
McRete
Deral
Life of Atlanta-born former slave Sam Mickelberry ends
Sam Mickelberry a former slave born in Atlanta on July 1 1880 died Wednesday. His funeral at Macedonia Baptist Church will be led by Rev H Allen. He leaves a wife seven children 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mickelberry
Atlanta
Levi Parks
Macedonia Baptist Church
H. Allen
Allen Ritter Re elected Grand Knight of K of C Monroe Council
Allen Ritter was unanimously re elected grand knight of Monroe Council No. 1337 Knights of Columbus. Clarence Dubos Jr is deputy grand knight with J W Webster chancellor and J Browne recorder. Other officers include Everett Burgo yhne treasurer L H Krogmire advocate Tom Dupree warden C C Burkett inside guard Joe Marten outside guard J K Devereaux trustee Ed Lohan two year term and V C Spatafora one year term. Plans for June 11 initiation and a bingo party June 7 at 206 Hart street urged members to recruit and reinstate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ritter
Monroe
Knights of Columbus
Clarence Dubos Jr
J. W. Webster
J. ¥. Browne
Everett Burgoyne
L. H. Krogmire
Tom Dupree
C. C. Burkett
Joe Marten
J. K. Devereaux
Ed Lo
Hart Street
Waves Recruiter Stationed Here in Monroe
Miss Marjorie Grant SP(R) 3/c of the WAVES will be stationed at the navy recruiting station in Monroe June 5 through July 8 to help northeast Louisiana women complete enlistment papers and answer questions about navy opportunities. Chief E A Allen notes high local enlistments and urges women ages 20 to 36 to join the WAVES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Grant
The
WAVES
Navy
Monroe
E. A. Allen
Post Office
Grant
Louisiana
Chief Allen
Allen
Missing 15 year old Bobby McElhanon last seen May first
Police report a 15 year old boy, Bobby Lee McElhanon of 506 Layton Street, missing since May 1. He is believed to have gone to Haughton Louisiana with another boy. Description: five feet nine inches, 140 to 145 pounds, dark hair and eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Lee McElhanon
Layton Street
Haughton
Bobby
Eve Don'ts for War Workers
An advertising filler advocates Lavoptik eye wash for war workers to avoid eye strain and irritation. It claims quick relief for inflamed sore burning itching and granulated eyelids and offers refunds. The ad touts thirty years of success and urges purchase at all drug stores.
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Ando
Reet
J. M. McDade
DeSiard St
K. OF C
WAVE
Eve
New Shipment
Dad
Palace Men’s Shop
Father's Day
Seaforth
Jayson
Swank
Botany
Wembley
Phoenix
CoseBodio
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