St Clair Arrested in Illinois Slay Probe and Flight Claims
St Clair, a Texas native raised in Ohio, was brought to Gallatin county Illinois for questioning in a slaying tied to Dr Meyer. He admitted past highway robbery in Ohio and claimed minimal regard for the case while denying intent to harm himself and denying rope or poison plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair
Ohio
Hallie Crank
Gallatin County
Illinois
Crank
Dr. Meyer
Huey backs liquor tax bill amid tax reform talk
Senator Huey Long voiced support for a liquor tax bill aimed at funding tax relief for schools and roads. He urged a uniform law like other states while pledging strong support for key tax reform measures, including a tugwell bill to cut auto licenses and redirect funds from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
House
New Orleans
Funeral attendance for Joiner’s mother after 1932 bank robbery trial
The article notes the 1932 First National Bank of Cleveland robbery in which $1700 was stolen. Joiner faced trial, pleaded guilty, and received 10 years. It recounts his prison escape, accomplices, and subsequent recapture, with mentions of Mrs. Joiner in West Monroe. It also cites a January 1922 Washington snow record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retrieve Farm
First National Bank of Cleveland
Joiner
Louisiana
Rapides Parish
Charles Frazier
Bill Stone
Patrick J. Ryan
Dallas Hunter
Bill Bryant
Walter Henderson
John Henderson
T. O. Carlson
James C. Bird
Jimmie Dear
James A. Russell
Ryan
Henderson
Russell
West Monroe
Washington, D. C
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Paul
United States Weather Bureau
Anne Adams pattern 1902 offers summer dresses and book
The notice promotes Anne Adams pattern 1902 with dress options in print or plain yoke and cape, in sizes 12 to 40. It suggests fabric choices, yardage, and pattern details, and invites orders to Monroe News Star World Pattern Department New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Monroe News- Star—World Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Mrs L K Purcell Dies In Washington State
Ferriday Louisiana reports the death of Mrs L K Purcell at her home in Bellingham Washington She and her husband lived on the Whitehall plantation near Vidalia after leaving the Mississippi delta She is survived by a widower two sons a daughter and her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Funeral services held for infant Robert Kidd May
Funeral services for Robert Kidd May six months old were conducted at the family home in Clarks with Rev Paul Jones pastor of Clarks Baptist church officiating. Interment followed in Robertson cemetery at Ball with Rev Harvey La Croix of Tioga officiating. Surviving are the parents Mr and Mrs Herbert May of Clarks two brothers Fay H May of Fort Sam Houston Texas Everett Albert May of Clarks seven sisters Marjorie Mildred Odelle Lenora Bertie Helen Elva Rosemary and Joyce Jacks of Clarks.
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Clarks
Robert Kidd May
Paul Jones
Clarks Baptist Church
Robertson Cemetery
Ball
Harvey LaCroix
Tioga
Herbert May
Fay H, May
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Everett Albert May
Marjorie Mildred
Odelle
Lenora
Bertie Helen
Elva
Rosemary
Joyce Jacks
Final tribute to Albert H. Gillespie Concordia planter
Final rites were held in Natchez for Albert H. Gillespie a longtime Concordia parish sheriff and clerk of court. He died at his Lattimore plantation home after ill health. Interment followed at Natchez city cemetery with Rev. Joseph H. Kuehnle presiding. He left a son-in-law Homer Smith of Shreveport and grandson Albert Gillespie Smith of Vidalia plus a granddaughter Mrs. Fred McInnis of Huntington W V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Concordia Parish
Albert H. Gillespie
Lattimore” Plantation
Natchez
Foster
Homer Smith
Shreveport
Albert Gillespie Smith
Vidalia
Fred McInnis
Huntington
West Virginia
Mrs Freeman, 65, Dies After Stroke in West Monroe
Mrs S W Freeman aged 65 died at 5 pm Saturday at her home at North Fifth and Pine streets West Monroe after a paralytic stroke. She was a member of the First Baptist church and had lived in West Monroe 15 years.
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S. W. Freeman
North Fifth and
Pine Streets
West Monroe
Freeman
First Baptist Church of
Funeral planned for Mrs Freeman with Bernice burial
Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Bolin officiating. The cortege will travel to Bernice for interment in the cemetery there with Rev. E E Huntsberry of West Monroe officiating at the Bernice service. Surviving are the widower four brothers and four sisters including R W Patterson Ben Patterson Sam Patterson Buford Patterson Ossie Weldon Effie Grafton Lou Heard and Addie Park.
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Bernice
Bolin
E. E. Huntsberry
First Baptist Church of
West Monroe
Freeman
R. W. Patterson
Ben Patterson
Sam Patterson
Funeral services for Joe Firnberg in Opelousas
Opelousas Louisiana June 23 funeral services will be held tomorrow for Joe Firnberg 72 who died in town last night after a heart attack while listening to Boer-Camoera fight returns. He leaves two children Tom Firnberg of Monroe and Miss Margaret Firnberg of Opelousas a half brother Isadore Firnberg of Mississippi and many nephews and nieces in Alexandria Louisiana and Beaumont Texas.
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Opelousas
Joe Firnberg
Tom Firnberg
Monroe
Margaret Firnberg
Isadore Firnberg
Mississippi
Alexandria
Beaumont
Texas
Louis B. Renard Former registrar and clerk dies
Final rites were held for Louis B. Renard 59 Franklin ton parish registrar of voters and city clerk who died after a heart attack. A former architect and builder, he was a Spanish American War veteran. Survived by widow Mable Jones a sister daughter and granddaughter.
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Franklinton
Louis B. Renard
Washington Parish
Renard
Mable Jones
Illinois
W. A
Bunk) Andrews
Baton Rouge
Buttitta Suit Returns To Court Docket
Miss Mil dred Buttitta sues J C Penney for damages of 50000 claiming nervous breakdown from being struck by a cup fallen from a money conveyor. Judge J T Shell vacated an earlier ruling of no cause for action, restoring the case for trial this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Buttitta
J. C. Penney Company
J. T. Shell
Miss Buttitta
The
Penney Company
Shell
Hudson Challenger Terraplane cuts prices across four body styles
Hudson Motor Car announces the Terraplane Challenger a new six series priced $55 to $60 below current Terraplane models. Offered in four bodies from two passenger coupe to four passenger sedan it features 80 hp unit-engine trim and modern equipment. Displayed at Simpson's Auto Parts and Service with colors Maroon Green Black and interior details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Motor Car Company
Simpson’s Auto Parts and Service
Terraplane
Hudson
Roy D. Chapin
Chapin
Pontiac sales show record production gains this year
L P Landry of Twin City Motor credits Pontiac for a strong year with production surging above 1933. March and April set monthly records at 14891 and 15063 cars, with April ahead of March and the first four months outperforming last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
L. P. Landry
Twin City Motor Company
Landry
Local Concern Seeks Radio Building Permit
An application by Liner's Broadcasting Station Inc of Monroe Louisiana to build a portable broadcasting pickup station was filed with the federal radio commission. It would operate on 2150 kilocycles with 75 watts to pick up sporting events celebrations speeches in and near Monroe and relay them to a higher powered station for rebroadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liner’s Broadcasting Station, Inc
Monroe
Federal Radio Commission
Mileage Hints By J F Winchester S A E Supervisor
J F Winchester, S A E supervisor of motor vehicle equipment for Standard Oil of Louisiana, urges motorists to service steering gear. He cites mis lubrication, poor greasing, mis aligned wheels and underinflated tires as causes of hard steering and recommends immediate adjustment and full lubrication to ensure easy steering and prevent wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Winchester
S.A.E
Standard Oil Company of
Louisiana
Doughty Insurance Urges Care In Driving
The Doughty Insurance agency based in Monroe Louisiana highlights daily vehicle crash tolls of 753 injured and 80 deaths nationwide. It notes the agency’s nine year presence serving Monroe and surrounding areas with auto and general insurance, stressing prompt courteous service and the motto The Agency of Service.
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United States
Doughty Insurance Agency
Monroe
Doughty Agency
Doughts’ Agency
North Third Street
Louisiana
National Association of Insurance Agents
Sign of Good Insurance
Louisiana Insurance Society, Inc
Pressure cooker showing at Miller- Guerriero Hardware
The Miller-Guerriero Hardware store invites all Twin Cities women to inspect National pressure cookers and Seal-O-Matic can sealers. The unit saves time and fuel, improves food preservation, and enables tin canning at lower cost. staff will explain benefits with no obligation to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller-Guerriero Hardware Company
Twin Cities
Miller- Guerriero
Miller- Guerriero Hardware Company
Burglar’s Busy Season Hints At Summer Home Insecurity
Burglary expert L. A. Sawyer from the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters explains summer signals that invite theft. He notes milk bottles, newspapers, full mail, drawn shades, an open garage with a missing car, fragile door locks, easy-to-reach catches, and hidden valuables as cues burglars seek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Sawyer
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
Seymour Insurance Agency
Bernhardt
Hidden valuables found after entry at local cafe
A window breach leads to extra catches on dumbwaiters and intrusion revealed after entry. Investigators report movable valuables were stored elsewhere, suggesting preplanned concealment and removal during the break-in. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
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Illinois City
Huey
Earl K. Long
Louisiana Tax Reform Commission
Allen
Tax Reform Commission
Governor Allen
News-Star
L. K. Purcell
Buttitta
Business Review OF the
Doughty
Miller-Guerriero
Lee-Rogers
Chevrolet CO
Walnut St
Monroe Hardware Company
Westinghouse
Electric Products
Albright-Burden Garage
Third St
Harry Prophit
Doughty Insurance
Agency
White System Inc. OF
North Second St
National Pressure Cookers
Emerson Electric
Miller-Guerriero Hardware Co., Inc
DeSiard
Down Brokerage Incorporated
General Insurance
Ouachita
Nat'l Bank Bldg
R. Downes, JR
T. C. Downes
Treas
Joseph Airoldi
Parts & Service
Terraplane and Hudson
Cypress St
C. V. Ludlum
Downing
St. John Electric Co
Kodak
Baby Photographs
H. E. Downing
Prop
Bond
Seymour Insurance Agency Incorporated
E.j.seymour
P.M. Atkins
Ealers
BUICK
Oldsmobile
Pontia
S. GR
DODGE
Plymouth
Monroe Automobile & Supply Co. Incorporated
Reliable Friendly House
Walnut and
Washington Streets
Kraft Wrapping Sulphate Board
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