Bastrop Citizen Escapes In Crash
F. P. Robinson, Bastrop funeral home manager and pilot, narrowly escaped death when his KR-21 Fairchild crashed west of Bastrop Friday around 6 45 pm. He suffered a severely cut ear and facial bruises, was taken to a Bastrop hospital with non serious injuries, and the plane was badly damaged after a right acuron cable snapped and the right rudder cable failed. Robinson landed the aircraft between trees, shear ing off a landing gear with expert piloting.
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Bastrop
F. P. Robinson
Robinson
Robinson Funeral Home
LaSalle Parish issued 205 cotton rental checks
Parish Agent L. O. Sumrall distributed 205 cotton rental checks totaling $1,882.13 to LaSalle parish farmers. He estimates $3,582.64 in rental checks and parity payments for the year, and the plow-up program yielded $8,702.05 last year.
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Jena
L. O. Sumrall
LaSalle Parish
Sumrall
LaSalle
One Cent a Day Pays Up to 100.06 Per Month
The Sterling Casualty Insurance Co of Chicago offers a new accident policy covering every accident. It pays up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months for disability and 1,000 dollars for death at a cost of 3.65 dollars per year. Open to ages 10 to 70 with no medical exam and 10 days free inspection. Mail age and beneficiary details.
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Sterling Casualty Insurance Co
la Salle-Wacker Bldg
Chicago
T. W. Wilks dies in West Monroe at 68
T. W. Wilks 68 of 209 Filhiol avenue West Monroe died shortly after noon Saturday at a local hospital. Funeral services were set for 2 30 this afternoon at the residence then at St Matthew Catholic church and Catholic cemetery. Survived by four daughters Mrs J C Gillard Mrs L P Turner Mrs T J Wilkinson and Alma Wilks all of West Monroe three sons J F Wilks Cecil Wilks and Grayson Wilks of West Monroe four brothers Willie Wilks Ruston Nelson Wilks Hilly Frank Wilks and George Wilks Lilly. Pallbearers were J A Haile P P Brooks C E Ponder C A Green L H Krogmire and Ivy B Thompson.
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T. W. Wilks
Filhiol Avenue
West Monroe
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Mr. Wilks
J. C. Gillard
L. P. Turner
Boyce
T. J. Wilkinson
Alma Wilks
J. F. Wilks
Cecil Wilks
Grayson Wilks
Willie Wilks
Ruston
Nelson Wilks
Hilly
Frank Wilks
George Wilks
Lilly
J. A
Madison Teachers Elected for Tallulah Schools
At a meeting of the Madison parish school board the following teachers were elected Miss Rosalind Kemp of Hazelhurst Tallulah High School Mrs George McCrory Tallulah Andrews and Miss Thelma Gilleyen all named for Tallulah positions in the parish notice states.
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Tallulah
Madison Parish
Rosalind Kemp
Hazelhurst
Miss
Tallulah High School
George McCrory
Tallulah, Andrews
Thelma Gilleyen
Popular spring bride honored at dawn-green bridal shower
Mrs John Paul Foster was feted at a bridge shower hosted by Miss Mable Heslip with co-sponsors Mrs Bert Hull and Miss Grace Pringle. guests admired white flower décor, gift tables, and a daisies aisle. Mary Garrett won high score. Jerome Frazier won a consolation prize.
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John Paul Foster
Mable Heslip
Bert Hull
Grace Pringle
Mary Garrett
Jerome Frazier
Jefferson B. Ross
David Bell, Jr
Ralph Largay
Douglass McLean
John C. Michaud
Prentice Willis
Maurice Corporan
Chet Steadman
W. S. Hackett
George Heslip
Joe Sherman
Clark Rankin
Wes Suttle
Jack Luckey
Rudolph Stewart
M. L. Dickerson
T. G. Dennis
W. C. McDonald, Jr
Father’s Day To Be Observed Soon
Preparations are underway for Father’s Day observance next Sunday. Merchants anticipate a rise in purchases this week. The occasion has not gained Mother's Day level of attention, with reasons given as fathers being less important and spending coming from the father’s own purse. Still, sentiment grows aided by the radio song That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine.
Diplomas Awarded to Olla-Standard Seniors in Olla
Seventeen seniors of the Olla-Standard high school received diplomas this week in Olla Louisiana. Diplomas went to Dee Holloway Kermit Cornwell Casey Hendrix Elmer Kinnerson J G Hicks Jr Gradon Lisenby Royal Cockerham Dick Elliott Katherine Cornwell Jewel Grant Elizabeth Davis Jean Brown Crystal Winkler Chloe Cuppler Helen Tarver Louise McBrown Flora Woods J G Hicks Sr delivered the diplomas A D Flowers gave the commencement address Jewel Grant was valedictorian and Katherine Cornwell salutatorian Welcome to the seventh grade was given by J G Hicks Jr and the response by Harry Griffen Baccalaureate services were held last Sunday with Rev J E Hearn Sr delivering the sermon.
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Olla
Dee Holloway
Kermit Cornwell
Casey Hendrix
Elmer Kinnerson
J. G. Hicks, Jr
Gradon Lisenby
Royal Cockerham
Dick Elliott
Katherine Cornwell
Jewel Grant
Elizabeth Davis
Jean Brown
Crystal Winkler
Chloe Cuppler
Helen Tarver
Louise McBrown
Flora Woods
Farmerville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Farmerville residents host and visit relatives across several states. Attendees include Loyola student Billy Roberts visiting with Rev. and Mrs. Roberts. Col W C Stewart and daughter at the Chattanooga Confederate reunion. families from Fort Worth and Monroe visiting local hosts. Georgia Tech and LSU connections mark graduations and returns. Notables travel to Marion Alabama, Atlanta Georgia, and Long Island New York for family events and ceremonies.
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Billy Roberts
Loyola University
New Orleans
Tom L. Roberts
Col
W. C. Stewart
W. R. Whitaker
Chattanooga
John W. Taylor
Monroe
H. A. Taylor
Abe Arent
Fort Worth
Farmerville
Myrtle Bass
Richard Bass
Harvey G. Fields, Jr
David Lipscomb College
Nashville, Tenn
T. R. Tomlinson
Long Island
N. Y
A. F. Daniels
Levy Ramsey
Columbia
Ramsey
M. W. Ramsey
Russell Cummings
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Oscar Baughman
Ellyn
Mary D. Gunter
Moore Decker
Ruston
W. T. Whiteman
Bert Chapman
Rusk
Texas
Monroe Tettleton
J. W. Bagwell
George Mathews
Louisiana State University
Maxine Atkins
Gladbell Green
Theaudeus Smith
Junior College
H. H. Gray
San Antonio
Inez Smith
Shreveport
Henry Smith
Monroe Model Aircraft Club Sets June Contest at City Hall
The Monroe Model Aircraft Association met in the recreation department office to display models and plan a contest on June 24 at the municipal auditorium. Prizes include a 1932 Cleveland Howard Ike complete kit and a year’s subscription to Model Aircraft Engineer for top points, plus a best solid scale model prize. Entry open to all, prizes limited to members.
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Monroe Model Aircraft Association
Monroe Recreation Department
City Wall
Municipal Natatorium
Cleveland Howard Ike
Solon Advances Substitute For State Tax Plan
The substitute plan proposed by Bouanchaud and allies aims to fund public schools without new taxes. It would divert tobacco and corporation tax proceeds to schools, trim general fund waste, and add a whisky tax to balance the budget.
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Commission
Tax Reform Commission
Bouanchaud
Youth Council to Meet at First Methodist Church
The Interchurch Youth council will meet Monday night at eight o'clock at the First Methodist church. The session will feature a discussion of a proposed parliamentary law class.
Iodine in Oysters Surpasses Salmon and Dairy
A typical serving of oysters provides iodine levels about ten times higher than an equal amount of salmon milk spinach or potatoes. This nutrient contrast highlights oysters as a rich source of iodine in the diet.
Airpower and gas. A wartime cautionary view
The piece argues airplanes and poison gas could end wars swiftly and cheaply if misused. It notes a proposed apprentice path for young newspaper workers and recalls Charles A. Dana’s rise with Greely despite Brook Farm contempt, showing early career ladders in journalism.
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Charles A. Dana
Albert Brisbane
Greely
Fisherman Hooks Seagull in Sudden Catch
Walter Johnson a fisherman in Sere muda hauled in a mullet when a gull swooped and swallowed the fish. He pulled the bird into his boat and released it afterward.
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Walter Johnson
Seremuda
Johnson
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