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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes Floyd and a companion fleeing with a hostage after a dangerous ride. Authorities flagged the vehicle and a pursuit ensued as they attempted to reach safety on a highway with potential bystanders and a sheriff issuing orders. The readable fragments hint at a later stop and continued danger.
Harrell and his son M B of 801 South Third Street built a 28 foot powered cabin launch in their backyard over seven months. The craft, claimed to seat many and reach over 12 knots, uses a motor similar to a car. Senior builder Haz ardey noted it was their first time with such boat work and expressed pride in completing the project.
Monroe Fire Department responded to a 7 45 alarm Saturday at Calypso street where an automobile owned by Fannie McGough caught fire. The blaze was extinguished after the battery wire disconnected. Earlier, a fire destroyed a vacant Jonesboro Road building of Pby a building and loan association. A Mon department truck assisted but the building was nearly, if not fully, damaged before arrival.
A national guard encampment is planned for July 16 to 30 at Camp Beauregard. General R H Fleming relayed via wire that a prior Telegram caused rumors the event would be canceled. Fleming asked for wide publicity to clarify the situation. The note mentions a large dairy industry figure of 16,000,000 pounds of cottage cheese produced yearly in California.
Farm women under home demonstration agents of Louisiana State University saved 2,982,797 cans of fruit and vegetables for home use in the past year. Two thousand forty three women made and completed family canning budgets. The program used 2,579 pressure cookers owned by individuals, 253 parish or community cookers, and 118 canning kitchens aided by police juries, school boards, civic clubs, the Red Cross, banks and other groups.
A 89 year old Confederate veteran and longtime Baton Rouge resident John Schroeder died after a month long illness. He lived in the city for about 75 years and was to be buried late Friday.
Jesse Johnson city custodian in Shreveport was seriously wounded by a Black assailant after catching thieves at the city batture near the Agurs area. Johnson suffered chest and arm wounds and two fingers shot off after grappling with the attacker who fled. Johnson served 20 years in city roles including fire, police, utilities, and sanitation.
Richard Wellington 35, said to be the great grandson of the Duke of Wellington, visited Monroe for a half hour after arriving by freight. He stayed at a St. John Street restaurant, spoke with owner P. O. Pierce, and departed westbound for El Paso, Texas. Pierce relayed a tale that Wellington's family drifted from England to Texas and back, with money tied up in a Texas bank.
Today and Monday mark the seventieth anniversary of emancipation with a big observance by the Negro race. The Macedonia Baptist church will host a program Monday night at 7 30 o clock to commemorate the occasion.
Nature cannot always neutralize acid like urine that wakes you at night. Dr. Bond's K and B Prescription acts as a tonic to neutralize urine acids and to tone the weak organs. Night calls end. Originated by a graduate physician. Safe and harmless. Two sizes: 60c and $1.20 at Cullen's Pharmacy, Inc.
The sponsored dive and the X. Y. Z. club are mentioned alongside a tunnel company that operates 62 miles of underground railroads in Chicago's loop, highlighting urban transit infrastructure.
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