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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

5

Louisiana Tech Commencement Planned for Thursday Night

Louisiana Tech announces a commencement program set for Thursday night at 8 oclock under Dr H L Hughes. John L Hill of Nashville will deliver the principal address. The event includes processional by the Tech band, vocal numbers, a girls trio, and the conferring of degrees with 147 candidates. President Richardson and faculty host a reception at the president residence on Wednesday.

Tech Guy M. Hicks Methodist Church Ruston Aeny Herrin Dr. Hill Kavienne Hays Louise Jenkins Betty Jo Hays Francis Daulong Richardson Ruby B Pearce Robert Hammona Richall Edward Mitcham W. EF. B. Lockridge First Baptist Dent

Riflemen Qualify In Three Classes In Guard Unit

Men of Company G 15th infantry now in national guard qualified at Camp Beauregard as experts with rifles and as marksmen. A list of experts and crew names is given, highlighting the notable participants. The article also notes shark liver oil as a valued product rich in vitamin A.

Company G 15Th Infantry National Guard Camp Beauregard John C. Hundley John F Sagan Elton F. Lagrone Coatescater Hugh D. Dennis Cpyl Z. Morris Rey B. Gates Clyde May Leo M. DeMoss Shelby Eelds Manning Markamen Clifton C Hayden Da“yius Fo Crews Randolph G. Hart James E. Aswel Robert L. Josey Larry F. Fernandez James B Whitten Herbert O Hovs Curtis FE Johnson Carl A. Dennis Jim J. Cicero Hubert R. Williams Carl M. Mayo Leo M. Mayo Joseph F. Simmons Wiliam J. Bowles

Calotabs Offer New Calomel Remedy

Old time calomel caused nausea and strong after effects but Calotabs blend calomel with salts to cleanse the system. One or two tablets at night with water or milk leaves the next morning feeling clean and refreshed and ready for the day. Genuine Calotabs come in checker-board packages. Twenty five cents per package ten cents at your dealer. Ad.

Dea Crs Ady J

Three youths held for car theft in West Monroe

Three youths including two 15 year olds and a 9 year old were held by West Monroe police on possible charges of automobile theft. The suspects confessed to stealing and driving a car taken from Monroe and left near the Siegle theater, with one older youth admitting another theft the prior Saturday.

West Monroe Frank V. Reitzell Monroe Roy Steele Clyde Mitchell Calhoun Ruston Jack Russell Orlock Baker Russell C. E. Wood Siegle Theater DeSiard Street H. M. Branch Lucian Webb Shreveport

Northeast Junior College Bulletins Mailed Worldwide

The Northeast Junior College issued 2009 bulletins mailed to 85 cities across 14 parishes in northeast Louisiana. Dean C. C. Calvert expects enrollment to exceed last year due to enlarged facilities and daily bus service. Opening is set for September 11 with classes starting September 18 after registration week.

Northeast Junior College C. C. Calvert Louisiana

Death notices for Mrs Scott's sister and a child in Ark

Mrs L E Wimberly of Wharton Texas sister of Mrs Stuart Scott died at her home. Funeral held in Atlanta Texas. She survived by husband daughter Patricia son Donaldice and others. Also funeral for Charles Hausherr ten son of Mr and Mrs M R Hausherr held at St Matthew's Catholic church after a fatal auto crash near Lake Village Arkansas. Interment at Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named. Rosary prayed by St Matthew's Altar Society. Charles was a pupil at St Matthew's Parochial School and well liked locally.

L. E. Wimberly Wharton Tex Stuart Scott Fairview Avenue Atlanta Charles Hausherr M. R. Hausherr St. John Street Lake Village Ark St. Matthew's Catholic Church Peters Mike Devereaux Aubrey Garrett Cliff Worsham Billy Magnamie Francis Hayes

Births in West Monroe and St. Francis Hospital announce two daughters

Mr. and Mrs. L. N Pietsch announce the birth of a daughter Mary Lynn at St Francis sanitarium on July 28. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brooks of 506 Stella street West Monroe announce a daughter Marian Jeanette born at St Francis sanitarium on July 28.

Mrs. L. N Pietsch Mary Lynn St. Francis Sanitarium Marian Jeanette Bruce Brooks Stella Street West Monroe

Twin Cities shoppers rate quality price and style main factors

A consumer survey of Monroe and nearby areas shows 900 questionnaires mailed, 101 returned. Respondents rate quality 82 percent, price 73 percent, style similarly, with 44 percent seeking bargains and 10 percent credit. Shoppers praise news ads and radio impact, while 83 percent buy for wider merchandise variety in the Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Chamber of Commerce Monroe West Monroe Twin City Louisiana

Car Crash Driver Sought After Monroe Collision

City police hunted Tuesday for the driver of a westbound car that sideswiped Miss Joyce McDaniel on Layton Avenue and South Second Street Mon day night. McDaniel and a passenger suffered minor injuries from a punctured tire and damage. the other driver, described as a negro, fled. No arrests reported.

Joyce McDaniel Monroe Layton Avenue South Second Street Miss McDaniel

French aviator Daniel joins Frances in Kansas City visit

Daniel Leturque, a 24 year old French draftsman and aviator, walked 3.5 miles from the bus depot to Frances Lee Heck’s house to meet her after years of pen pal correspondence. Frances and her mother greeted him and friends raved about his looks as he arrived from Paris.

Kansas City Daniel Frances Lee Heck Frances Ross Heck Daniel Leturque Mrs. Heck Nicole Gisele Cuto Paris Kansas

Tech class gift remains secret at Louisiana Tech

Ruston Louisiana August 1 special donors have raised 125 dollars to buy a class memorial for exterior campus display. The gift will be presented at commencement with a committee led by Mrs Gussie Ayers and includes Dodd Brooks and Margaret Templeton. Onions by the thousands will fill Florida street August 15 for Orange County harvest festival.

Ruston Louisiana Tech Robert Hammons Dubach Gussie L. Ayers Dodd Brooks Rhinehart Margaret Templeton Athens Florida N. Y Orange County

Students to Take State Field Trip From Louisiana Normal

Twenty one LSU Normal college students depart Natchitoches for a 12 day state field trip covering 2000 miles through 54 parishes. The itinerary includes Monroe Ouachita parish Sterlington and Vicksburg flood control lab with stops in Shreveport Springhill Winnfield and New Orleans areas. Three hours credit will be awarded upon course completion.

Louisiana State Normal College Natchitoches Monroe Louisiana Power and Light Company Sterlington Ouachita Parish John S. Kyser Department of Social Studies Vicksburg Miss Winnfield Springhill Shreveport South Louisiana Teche Barataria Lower Mississippi

City Court Fines Tallied In Disorderly Conduct Case List

The city court fined Edna Otis and several others on charges including drawing and displaying dangerous weapons, drunk and disorderly, disturbing the peace, and vag rancy. Fines ranged from 7.50 to 60 days in jail equivalents, with multiple defendants named and sentences set.

Edna Otis Bertha Schrock Celie Bell Wade Joe Baker Tony Valdez Maretha Lee Bell John Henry Clark Mary Agnes Clayton Frank McGlothan John Roberson, Jr Ed McCree George Washington Howard Bolden Ulysses Ray Joe Thomas Katie Jones

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