Gladioli Show in West Monroe Draws Big Crowd
The first annual gladioli show at the West Monroe agricultural building drew 68 entries, surpassing expectations. Awards went to multiple clubs for best red white yellow blue lavender pink and salmon pink blooms with top exhibitors including Mrs. Lee Wilder, Mrs. Reese Camp, and Mrs. Roy Welch among others.
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West Monroe
Jewel L. McQuiller
Ouachita Parish
Home Demonstration Council
Lee Wilder
Cadeville Club
J. H. Kilpatrick
Lapine Club
Reese Camp
Liberty Club
Chester DeCair
E. S. Hamilton
Roy Welch
Colony Club
Steve Sims
Ben Richardson
C. R. Wilder
J. B. Filhiol
Logtown Club
Fred Larimer
Loyd Coon
B. O. Avant
Eureka Club
Sterlington Club
J. G. Haynes
J. B. Filhiel
Mary Ella Blackiston
J. S. Sims
Gresham Named K. P. Chancellor In Lodge Election
A. L. Gresham was named chancellor of Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias at a six month officers election. Other officers named include M. C. Williams vice chancellor and E. B. Todd prelate. The meeting started a page class, with esquire to be conferred next Tuesday. Local Knights and Pythian Sisters discussed expansion in Mississippi and Louisiana chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gresham
Stonewall Lodge No. 8
Knights of Pythias
M. C. Williams
E. B. Todd
H. C. Shelton
Eugene Shows
J. Arthur Smith
A. J. Lester
Lannie Blake
M. C. Bannister
William Sullivan
el Miro Temple
Knights of Khorassan
Jackson
Miss
Laurel
Vicksburg
Meridian
Greenville
Crowley
New Orleans
Louisiana
Monroe Temple No
Friendship Temple No. 3
Mary Goss Home May Report Details Donations
Mary Goss Home for Old Colored People issued its May report during Emancipation Day observances. Caretaker Belle Sherman cited cash gifts from multiple donors including Leon Hammonds, Sig Masur, Herman Masur, Paul Collins, Collins Pharmacy, Lissota's Bar, James L. Bloomer, Jamies A. Sims, and various church groups. Colored residents and local clubs also contributed, with totals and groceries noted. overall donations totaled 2.30 dollars at the home.
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Mary Goss
Belle Sherman
Priscilla
Lincoln
Pagoud
Leon Hammonds
Sig Masur
Herman Masur
Paul Collins
Collins Pharmacy
Lissota’s
James L. Bloomer
Jamies A. Sims
Circle No. 8
First Baptist Church
George A. Bennett
Hodges Markets
Arthur
Doc) West
Baker, Lawhorn & Ford
Joe Gibson
Corrine Gibson
C. W. Lewis
Happy Success Club
Welcome Workers Club
City Wide Club
Rev
Ouachita Lodge Elects Officers for Remainder of Year
Ouachita Lodge No 2 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held an officers election. Clyde L Pohl was chosen noble grand with William H Ricks as vice grand and Harvie Monk as secretary. Installation set for July 5. The lodge marked its 137th anniversary on June 6 1946.
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Ouachita Lodge No. 2
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Clyde L. Pohl
William H. Ricks
Harvie Monk
Hartley Calls Three Cent Gas Tax Dangerous to Louisiana
Baton Rouge June 8. In a letter to the house ways and means committee B A Hartley Shreveport chairman of the state mineral board warns the proposed three cent gas tax is dangerous He argues it will deter new industries raise costs for producers and harm conservation goals He urges rejection while lawmakers also consider a graduated gathering tax and other measures affecting well head prices and intrastate gas sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
House
Ways and Means
B. A. Hartley
Shreveport
State Mineral Board
Hartley
Revenue Code Commission
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Hardy
Tom Jewell
Louisiana
Alva H. Brumfield
Brumfield
Fred Hudson
Monroe
Code Commission
Morris A. Lottinger
Terrebonne
Senate
House Committee
Public Service Commission
Commissioner of Conservation
Cavalry Baptists Hold Youth Revival Series
Calvary Baptist Church at 812 Mississippi Street hosts a youth revival led by 16 year old preacher Jerry Autrey. The revival welcomes all ages and invites the community to attend.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Mississippi Street
Jerry Autrey
Cleopatra Pearl Drinking Feat Spurs Udga Cure Claim
An anecdote links Cleopatra admiring beauty of pearls to dropping one into wine and drinking it. The ad urges readers with stomach ulcers or indigestion to try Udga Tablets, promising double money back if the first dose fails.
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Cleopatra
Adv
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California
Silverstein’s
Play Clothes Department
Caltex
Tabak
Louella Ballerini
Stuart
Winous
Gladiol
Gresham
K. P
Hardey
Cavalry Baptists
Texas Ave
Milhaven Road
Vernon Adkins
Mgr
Bernhardt Bidg
Horn
McCain-Richards
Louisville Avenue
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