Monroe School Controversy Puts Separate System On Hold
Monroe leaders dispute Ouachita delegates plan to abandon the city system. Mayor Bernstein and board members insist if abandonment occurs the city schools should resign and hand control to the parish immediately. Superintendent Neville rejects the compromise, arguing it sacrifices principle for jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita
Col. Stubbs
Capt. Scholars
Boards of Education
Monroe
Arnold Bernstein
T. E. Flournoy
R. W. Germany
J. M. Cobb
Board of Education
Stubbs
Wases
Messrs
H. Norris
Monroe City
City School Board
T. BE. Flournoy
E. L. Neville
Monroe Public Schools
Monroe-Ouachita
F. L. Neville
Saenger to Dedicate Magnificent Theatre May 5 With Six Grand Pictures
The Saenger Amusement Company opens its new Saenger Theatre on Thursday May 5 dedicating a Temple of Movie Art. The program features six major films including Cecil DeMille’s Forbidden Fruit and Madame X with Pauline Frederick, plus Buster Keaton, with Chaplin and Jackie following on May 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saenger Amusement Company
Saenger
Gepry
Cecil DeMille
Pauline Frederick
Buster Keaton
Charlie Chaplin
Jackie
Louisiana medics return from New Orleans meeting
Dr. Robert W. Faulk and Dr. T. E. Wright returned to Monroe after attending the Louisiana State Medical Association annual meeting in New Orleans. Drs. George Wright and R. W. O'Donnell are due this afternoon. The session featured much unusual work and was deemed important by Dr. Faulk. The next meeting will be in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Faulk
T. E. Wright
Louisiana State Medical Association
New Orleans
Monroe
George Wright
R. W. O’donnell
Faulk
Alexandria
Fourteen men convicted in Arkansas jail conspiracy case
In Jonesboro Arkansas the jury found three of the fourteen defendants guilty of conspiring to shoot the county jail last October. The verdict carries a prison term of ten to twenty years under state law.
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Associated Press
Jonesboro
Ark
El Dorado Oil Boom Expands With Major Land Deal
El Dorado sees a major oil expansion as J R McCauldin sells the north half of the SW of 32 17 15 to Caddo Central Oil for 380000. The Busey will interests are divided, with Busey Mitchell Company to take 50 acres and $19271 in money.
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Busey Discovery Well
Busey-Mitchell Company
Discovery Well
Monroe News-Star
el Dorado
Tubsal
J. R. McCauldin
Caddo Central Oil Company
Busey Will
Cabinet Crisis in Germany Over Mediation Note
Berlin reports a cabinet crisis as discontent grows after Germany failed to consult the Reichstag before asking President Harding to mediate reparations with the Allies. Germany has sent a Washington reply rejecting arbitration, with details not yet shared with party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Harding
Germany
London
Washington
Ouachita Court Sets Record With Ten Convictions
In the current Ouachita parish criminal term Judge Fred M. Odom presiding, ten convictions set a party record while eleven grand jury indictments were returned. Fréd Lewis was acquitted of forgery but re-arrested. Mose Mays was found guilty of breaking into a Monroe Chinese restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Fred M. Odom
Bastrop
Ouachita Parish
Sixth Judicial District
Ouachita Court
Fréd Lewis
Lewis
Arthur Grant
Mose Mays
Monroe
Odom
Col Shelton Dead Confederate Veteran From Bastrop
Colonel William Shelton of Bastrop, a Confederate veteran, died this morning at his Bastrop home at 11 o'clock. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 PM, with Ouachita parish veterans invited to attend and pay tribute to their deceased comrade. A message advised Mrs. E L Owens of the death.
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William Shelton
Bastrop
Ouachita Parish
E. L. Owens
Tax Sale Delayed After Postponement Order Issued
Sheriff Arthur Grant of Ouachita parish received an order postponing advertising property for non payment of 1920 taxes until June 30. The constitutional convention resolution of April 6 grants about two more months to pay taxes before sale, pushing the sale date to about August 6.
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Arthur Grant
Ouachita Parish
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Mr. Neville
Geo
Matthew Adams
By Morris
Gip
Cecil DE Mille
N. C
Cbi
EL Dorado Area
Union County
Gilded City
U.S
France
Wilson
Emile Bure
Roger Williams
Paris
Col. Shelton
Genaseo
Monroe Build& Loan Association
T.W. McWilliams, Secy
Hudson Bldg
Monroe Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Henry Haas
Secy
Cypress
Bruce Frizzell
Monroe Brick & Builders
H. L. Driskell
West Monroe Baptist Church
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