Traffic Plans Discussed by D C Chamber Board
The Monroe senior board debated removing street cars from DeSiard street and prohibiting parking on busy blocks with no action due to lack of quorum. They also discussed “lake paralysis” and planned the Louisiana Special train trip with local representation and Know Mississippi Better Train events. Attendees included Albert Horuff, C. Harrison, S. H. McClarky, and others.
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DeSiard Street
Chamber of Commerce
PeSiard
State Chamber of Commerce
G. B. Cooley
State Chamber
Monroe Chamber
G. B. Croley
C. E. Faulk
Travis Oliver
W. E. Wilson
Mississippi
Illinois Central
Forsythe Park
Albert Horuff
Claude Harrison
S. H. McClarky
C. C. Bell
G. B Cooley
J. H. Watkins
Monroe Water Plant Praised by East Jefferson Visitor
Joseph E. Hecker president of East Jefferson parish water works commission praised Monroe’s water plant at a banquet in Hotel Virginia. Hecker called Monroe’s plant economical and judicious, with plans for a $1 250 000 filtration and water plant near New Orleans. The Jefferson board will survey Shreveport next, to study its water system.
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Monroe
Joseph E. Hecker
East Jefferson Parish
Mississippi
Louisiana
Jefferson Board
New Orleans
Emil T. Ventrie
City
Jefferson Commissioners
Shreveport
Hecker
Jefferson Par
President-Elect Hugh Critz denies resignation at A M College
President-Elect Hugh Critz of Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College told the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus that rumors of his resignation due to a split with Governor Bilbo are groundless. He also said there is no friction with the governor or with Lee Srenson of Lucedale, who is recommended as extension director, amid reports of a negative U S Department of Agriculture extension report on Professor Denson.
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Columbus
Miss
Hugh Critz
A. M. College Today
Commercial Dispatch
Bilbo
Crux
Lee Srenson
Lucedale
Jackson
C. W. Warburton
United States Department of Agriculture
Denson
Endurance Airman Faces Cold During Record Attempt
Lt. Lous, Fag. Jackson of the Greater St. Louis endurance monoplane team, despite a cold, said he would endure. The flight with Forest O Brien aimed to beat the 554 hour record set by the Hunter brothers, after 385 hours aloft in CST.
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Lous
Dale
Red) Jackson
Forest O’brine
Greater St. Louis
Jackson
Hunter Brothers
Monroe Progresses on Major Paving Contract in City
Work is advancing rapidly on Monroe's largest single paving project in years. The program covers Jackson and Grand streets and Lee avenue from Forrest to city limits, with curb and gutter finished on Grand and top coat soon. Traffic disruptions occur as detours guide Columbia road users around the construction.
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Monroe
Jackson
Grand
Lee Avenue
Forrest
Lee
Benton
Columbia Road
Will Atkinosa
Streets and Parks
Vernon
Lee and
Notable Attendees At Louisiana Health and Power Meeting
Thomas Powell and attorney S T Cris bina led a gathering with engineer Henry Mentz and secretary Charles Bantall. Also present were Weaver Toledora John ONeill and W T Hess of Jefferson parish. Marion Tucker and others represented Louisiana Power and Light company.
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Thomas Powell
S. T. Crisbina
Henry Mentz
Charles Bantall
Weaver Toledora
John O'Neil
State Board of Health
W. T. Hess
Jefferson Parish
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Marion Tucker
The
Two Congressional Candidates Withdraw in State Election Race
In New Orleans on August 6 the first and second district races see two announced candidates withdraw. State Representative Lavinius Williams exits the second district while George Piazza seeks late withdrawal with a $100 fee. Senator J O Fernandez remains in the first district with Congressman James O Connor pursuing re election.
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New Orleans
Teasday
O'Connor
Lavinius L. Williams
George Piazza
Congress
J. O Fernandez
J. Zach Spearing
Paul H. Maloney
Mr. Piazza
45 More Federal Probation Officers Appointed
The justice department announced the addition of 45 federal probation officers to reduce prison congestion and cut costs. Each officer can supervise about 100 probationers at an estimated annual cost of 4 000 dollars, benefiting 25 000 dollars per year per officer. The program expands probation services to 44 judicial districts across 32 states.
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Washington
Justice Department
Milk of Magnesia Helps Nausea and Heartburn in Pregnancy
A vintage health ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia for morning sickness relief. It describes preparing ice with a teaspoon of the product to soothe nausea and vomiting, plus anti acid and laxative benefits and mouth wash use. The ad notes 25¢ and 65¢ sizes and brand endorsement by doctors.
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Phillips
Magnesia
Gloria Swanson and Marquis De La Cordray Friendlness
Hollywood gossip notes note Gloria Swanson and her husband Marquis De La Cordray finding it easy to remain friends amid their marriage. The brief item emphasizes cordial relations rather than conflict or separation.
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Gloria
Hollywood
Cal
Coletta Swanson
Marquis de la Falaise de la Cordray
Modern Metalock Sheetrock Construction Ad in Texas
A Dallas reader notes the discouraging state of nearly new walls while promoting Metalock Sheetrock Construction with Textone plastic paint. The United States Gypsum Co claims vermin and fire resistance, easy installation, and decorative Tile Board options. offices listed in Dallas Chicago and Sweetwater.
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Dallas
Texas
United States Gypsum Company
Santa Fe
Sweetwater
West Adams Street
Chicago
Illinois
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D. C. Board
DeSiard
East Jefferson
Numa Guillet
John Hodgson
John P. Darube
Grove
Miss. A. & M
Associated Press
Atkinson
Felix the Cat
Gooy
Pat Sullivan
Uncle Felk
McDermott
Williams
Park Avenue
Willow
Twelfth
L Street
Erin
City Commission
Milton
Marie Place
Althea
Bois D’arc
Acacia
Branch Boulevard
Forsythe
Emerson
Stanley McDermott
James O'Connor
Mr. McDermott
Mr. O'Connor
Appellate
Long
Augustus G. Williams
Henri
Miss Swanson
the Marquis
U. S
Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co
Chas. H. Phillips
West Monroe
R. T. Harberson
Monroe, la
Tel
Bernhardt Building
Marcus B. Kahn
United States
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