Public Library Reports May 1937 Activity and New Additions
The Monroe public library May 1937 report shows 4 317 total circulations, 160 per day, 169 new books with 126 for juveniles and 47 for adults, and 58 new borrowers. New non fiction and fiction titles list many authors and works, and Shanghai reports 723 motorcycles across 69 makes.
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Monroe Public Library
Rudyard Kipling
Kirby Page
Burns Mantel
Frances Strain
Andrea Majocchi
King Cotton
Harris Dickson
Geoffrey Dennis
Fred
Methodist youth rally set for Rayville Monday
More than 250 young Methodists from the Monroe district will gather in Rayville Monday evening to install district officers for three unions and share the summer camp and assembly plans. The event includes 6:30 picnics and a 7:30 program with new district director William Otto Byd and associates.
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Methodist Church
Monroe
Rayville
William Otto
Bill
Young People's Work
West Monroe
A. D. St. Amant, Jr
Pioneer
I. H. Midgett
Oak Ridge
John S. Williams
Winnsboro
Service Union
Elizabeth Benton
Francis Thompson
Gordon Avenue
Cleo Chambers
Sterlington
Helen Nowell
Elizabeth Langford
Helen Hunt
Lambuth Union
Edna Funderburke
Wisner
Joe Thomas Lobrana
Mangham
Olivia Chapman
Little Creek
D. W. Poole
Wesley Union
Vera Frost
Lake Providence
Vesta Gayne
Vic
Dorothy Pevytoe
Ok Grove
Alexa McCain
Forest
Mangham Orchestra
Ferriday High School Awards Diplomas to Nineteen Seniors
Ferriday La June 5 special diplomas were awarded to 19 members of the Ferriday High School senior class at commencement in the school auditorium Principal Hugh A Bateman presented the diplomas Judge John Dale Sr Vidalia president of the Concordia parish school board gave an address Other speakers included Mayor E W Vogt of Ferriday Henry Godchaux a school board member and J S Burris parish superintendent of education Jeanne Wilkes daughter of Dr and Mrs H Johnson was valedictorian and Ford Godbold was salutatorian
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Ferriday
Ferriday High School
Hugh A. Bateman
John Dale, Sr
Vidalia
Concordia Parish
E. W. Vogt
Henry Godchaux
J. S. Burris
Jeanne Wilkes
H. Johnson
Ford Godbold
Medical Society 10 Meet Friday in Cherokee Terrace
The Fifth District Medical Society holds its semi annual meeting Friday at Cherokee Terrace Hotel Frances. An afternoon program features papers by Williard Bartlett on incisional hernia and 126 cases, and Dr. Willis Campbell on neck of femur fractures. Banquet planned and evening adjournment to Pine Top for dedication ceremonies at the G B Cooley Tuberculosis sanatorium.
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Fifth District Medical Society
Cherokee Terrace
Hotel Frances
Williard Bartlett
Missouri Medical School
St. Louis
Willis Campbell
University of
Revival at Alto Baptist Church Led by Rev Autrey
Rev C E Autrey pastor of Temple Baptist Ruston conducts revival at Alto Baptist Church Alto La starting Friday and running through Sunday June 13 Services are at 8 p m nightly drawing considerable interest and inviting public attendance by Rev C W Williams the local pastor
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Rev. Autrey
Alto Baptist Revival
Alto, la
C. E. Autrey
Temple Baptist Church of
Ruston
Alto Baptist Church
C. W. Williams
Washing Machine Declared A Home Necessity By Retail Leader
J B Lindsay president of Home Furniture 501 11 DeSiard street promotes the Speed Queen washing machine as a cost saving back saver and household essential. He notes simple operation low monthly payments and suitability for homes and small laundries with demonstrations available.
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J. B. Lindsay
The
Home Furniture Company
DeSiard
Street
Mr. Lindsay
Air conditioning centers North Louisiana homes and offices
O M Rucker of Standard Office Supply extols air conditioning as essential to health and comfort in summer. He says conditioned air aids sleep and nerve relaxation, improves work in offices, dining room appetite, and overall life quality, predicting longer life as usage rises. Standard Office Supply offers free estimating service at 519. Coal mines of Germany are near capacity.
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O. M. Rucker
Air Conditioning Department of Standard Office Supply Company
Mr. Rucker
Rucker
Standard Office Supply Company
Primos Restaurant Adopts New Westinghouse AC
Gus K Primos owner of Primos restaurant at North Fourth and DeSiard installs a Westinghouse air conditioning unit promising cool comfort for summer patrons. The Virgin Islands were purchased by the United States from Denmark for 25000000 in a 1917 treaty proclaimed January 25. The first US coin minted in New York in 1787 was a Franklin penny by Jarvis the coppersmith.
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Gus K. Primos
Primos
North Fourth
DeSiard Streets
Westinghouse
Virgin Islands
United States
Danish West Indies
Denmark
New York
Jarvis
Primos Installs Westinghouse Air Conditioning
Primos restaurant and cafeteria at North Fourth and De Siard streets installs a Westinghouse air conditioning system. The largest unit in Monroe, with an evaporative condenser and gas cooled compressor, aims to balance humidity and temperature. Waitresses wear new summer uniforms from Angelica Jacket Co. of St. Louis. California water jugs and updated condiment sets complete the refreshed dining room. Germany leads Soviet Russia merchandise exports with 61,692,000. the United States ranks second with 41,090,000.
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Westinghouse
Primos
North Fourth
DeSiard Streets
Monroe
Gus K. Primos
Angelica Jacket Company
St. Louis
California
Germany
Soviet Russia
United States
International trucks dominate farmer purchases survey
A national survey shows every fourth truck bought by a farmer is an International. The 1937 line from International Harvester offers 26 models across 77 wheelbases with weights from 4 400 to 62 000 pounds. The new trucks feature streamlined styling, SAE cab to rear axle standardization, rear axle and cab relocation for improved load distribution and smoother mounting of standard length bodies.
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International Harvester Company
International Harvester Com
1937 International truck models showcased in city office
The company's office at 720 DeSiard Street will host demonstrations of the 1937 International truck models. Experts will explain the design and construction improvements and new features incorporated in the updated line.
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Pany
DeSiard Street
SWP paints mixture with Ozlo heralded by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin Williams introduces SW Ozlo, a new alloying pigment of zinc oxide and lead sulphate mined in New Mexico and refined in Coffeeville Kansas. The coating is said to improve exterior washability and weather resistance, keeping SWP white and durable.
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America
Sherwin-Williams Company
Catalpa Street
Monroe
Sherwin- Williams Laboratories
New Mexico
Sherwin-Williams
Coffeeville
Kan
Forest Service preps 6000 campsites across 160 forests
The United States Forest Service says more than 6,000 campgrounds will be ready for the season's vacation visitors across 160 national forests. The plan aims to accommodate growing outdoor recreation demand and improve access to camping facilities nationwide.
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United States Forest Service
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G. B. Cooley Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Industrial and Business Review OF
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Speed Queen
North Louisiana
Twin City Motor Co
Oldsmobile
Royal Feed and Seed Store
Standard Office Supply
Neon Sign Mfg. Co
Walnut St
L. J. Hart Lobby
Ouachita Bank
Bidg
Rivoire’s
S. J. Rivoire & Son
Ouachita Valley Feed CO
Cotton St
Fb. R.eiper Hdw. and Supply CO
DeSiard St
Studebaker
Central Auto Company, Inc
North Third St
Stough’s
Harry Stough
Bar Monroe Hotel
Lady Barber
Trenton St
M. Kaplan & Son
Adams Sts
Monroe, la
Allo Lirmingham
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Nick and
Charlie Spaghetti Garden
Roosevelt Stadium
Johnson Bros. Barber Shops
Catalpa ST
Desiard &T
Fourth and
United Motors
United Electric Service, Inc
North Third Street
Lee Rogers
Chevrolet CO. Incorporated
Waiui Si
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Monroe Hardware Company
Electric Products
Sherwin-Williams CO
Paint Headquarters
Odom
DeStard St
Plymouth Automobiles Sales and Service
Monroe Auto & Supply Co, Inc
W. J. Riley Plumbing & Heating Company Incorporated
South Grand Street
P. O
Louisiana
Machine Works
DeStard Street
Tel
Midway
NORGE
Passman Equipment Company
St. John St
Barrett
St. John Street
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