Extradition Hearing Touched by Lindbergh Case
In Trenton a public extradition hearing on Ellis H. Parker and his son, linked to the Wendel kidnapping, echoes the Lindbergh case. Governor Hoffman cites the aim to reveal real motives while a Brooklyn grand jury probes the federal Lindbergh law issues.
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Trenton
N. J
Lindbergh
Stone Statehouse
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
New York State
Ellis H. Parker
Ellis, Jr
Paul H. Wendel
Wendel
Brooklyn
Hauptmann
Hoffman
Parkers
N. Y
Bergevin Family Plans One Month Summer Florida Trip
The Bergevin family of 203 Rochelle avenue will leave Friday for a month in Florida, mainly Daytona Beach. Earlier reports claimed a permanent move from Monroe, but Thursday’s statement clarifies it is only a summer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Bergevin
Rochelle Avenue
Florida
Daytona Beach
Bergevin
Monroe
Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief
Advert says Blue Star Ointment kills itching fast for rashes eczema and ringworm. Claims tested medicines provide soothing relief with no burning.
Greek strong man vows crackdown on Communists
Premier John Metaxas of Greece declared martial law to crush Communism amid a general strike he blamed on Communists. He announced strict enforcement to keep the nation disciplined and secure against Communist agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
John Metaxas
Choudrant FFA Wins Camp Trophy at encampment
The Choudrant chapter of the Future Farmers of America won the camp trophy at the annual encampment held at Fishville near Alexandria. Local boys were supervised by R. W. Kemp, agricultural teacher at Choudrant High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choudrant, la
Choudrant Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Fishville
Alexandria
R. W. Kemp
Choudrant High School
Heat Prostration After 102 Degree Day
Mercury hits 102 degrees marking a recent heat wave peak. E. H. Harris a 40 year old black man of 1002 Adams street collapsed while working on a house on North Fifth street around 4 pm Wednesday and was taken to St. Francis sanitarium where his condition improved by Thursday.
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Mercury
Katie Key
E. H. Harris
Adams Street
North Fifth Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Captain R P Webb to Undergo Operation
Capt R P Webb head of the local conservation department minerals division was moved to St Francis sanitarium in serious condition. Doctors expect an operation early next week and a blood transfusion was given late Wednesday to build him up. Also notes Texas livestock and game loss from predators totals 798 484 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Webb
Department of Conservation, Minerals Division
St. Francis Sanitarium
Thorpe denies prior marriage to Mary Astor in custody case
Dr Franklyn Thorpe says Mary Astor’s claim of a previous wife is false and will be proven untrue in due course. A Tampa deposition is scheduled as custody proceedings pause until Monday with Astor required to testify Saturday.
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Hollywood
Franklyn Thorpe
Mary Astor
Tampa
Fla
Miss Astor
Lillian Miles
Rayville Man Appointed Deputy Debt Moratorium Commissioner
Rayville resident T. J. Coenen was named deputy debt moratorium commissioner by J. S. Brock, Louisiana state banking commissioner. Brock stressed honesty and public service, warning against politics or favoritism in adjudicating claims. Governor R. W. Leche countersigned the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayville
T. J. Coenen
J. S. Brock
Louisiana
R. W. Leche
Mobile Woman Injured in Crash Improves
Mrs. S M Johnston of Mobile Alabama wife of a local attorney improved after an automobile collision near Choudrant as she and her husband and three sons returned from a vacation in Mexico City X rays showed no fractures but bruises to the chest and side were reported The truck was driven by a Black man and the Johnston car tried to pass before the truck turned onto another road
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Johnston
Mobile
Ala
Choudrant
St. Francis Sanitarium
Johnston
Mexico City
Monroe
TEFLIS GROTTO PLANS BIG MEET AT MASONIC TEMPLE
Teflis Grotto will hold its regular meeting at the Masonic temple Friday at 8 pm. Members will plan attendance at the Southwest Grotto convention in Beaumont Texas on Labor Day. Local members aim to secure the 1937 convention for Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teflis Grotto
Masonic Temple
Beaumont
Tex
Monroe
Fifteen New Members Added At Alabama Presbyterian Church
Fifteen new members joined the Alabama Presbyterian church during a revival meeting in Choudrant Louisiana. The revival was led by Rev. J. L. Spencer and Rev. J. W. Davis of Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choudrant
Alabama Presbyterian Church
J. L. Spencer
J. W. Davis
Kingston, A
Girl Finds Her People and Plans Nurse Training
An adopted girl recounts discovering her roots with the Garners and Pittmans, planning to divide time between families. She aims to finish high school in three years and train as a nurse in the maternity ward, expressing love for babies and concern over potential mix ups. Atlanta report notes pathologist Dr. Norris discussing blood typing to determine parentage in a 17 year old mixed baby case.
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Garners
Cecil
Frank D. Hensley
Pittmans
Garner
Atlanta
Jack C. Norris
City Hospital
Louise Madeline Pittman
Norris
New York
Death Notice Mrs Mary Word of Bastrop La
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Word died Wednesday morning at Bastrop General Hospital at age 59 Her husband Cy Word survives along with daughter Mrs Jack Bostwick of Baton Rouge and sons M E Word of Baskin and Maurice Word of Texas Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev Fox of Bonita Mrs Word was born near Baskin and had lived in Bastrop for ten years after surgery for appendicitis revealed rupture of the appendix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Word
Bastrop
Mary Elizabeth Word
Bastrop General Hospital
Fox
Bonita
Word
Cy. Br. Word
Baskin
Spiegner Nolan Marriage Reported In Haile
Announcement from Marion Louisiana notes the July 2 marriage in Haile of Miss Sadie B. Nolan and Guthrie Spiegner. Justice of the Peace J O Brown officiated in Haile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Haile
Sadie B. Nolan
Guthrie Spiegner
Justice of the Peace
J. O. Brown
Forecaster predicts broad U S floods through autumn
Selby Maxwell, famed for predicting last winter's heavy snow, warned of a nationwide flood wave. He said rains will swell rivers from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada, with early floods seen in Colorado and the southeast, moving toward the drought area in the northwest by autumn. By September the Mississippi could be on another rampage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Selby Maxwell
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Colorado
Maxwell
Drouth
Mississippi
Revival in Progress at Hico Baptist Church
A revival is under way at the Hico Baptist church led by Rev. Emmett Jones. The event began this week and aims to draw local residents to spiritual renewal through revival services and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hico, la
Hico Baptist Church
Emmett Jones
Lions Club Plans Educational Trip to St Joseph
Winnsboro Louisiana August 6 The Lions club will sponsor an educational trip to the Northeast Louisiana Experimental station in St Joseph on September 1 Transportation will be provided by Franklin parish school bus drivers cotton ginners and oil mill operators Loud speakers will be furnished by the Shipp Electric company of Winnsboro The previous year over 500 Franklin parish citizens attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Lions Club of
Northeast Louisiana Experimental Station
St. Joseph
Franklin Parish
Shipp Electric Company
Work Begins Repairing Floor of St Patrick's Church
Ferriday Louisiana August 6 Special work starts on repairing the floor of St Patrick's Catholic Church under Jimmie Schuchs. Electric candles and other lighting fixtures will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Jimmie Schuchs
Mangham High School Repairs Bid Approved
A contract was signed Thursday between Richland Parish School Board and Salley and Ellis of Wnree for Mangham High School restoration estimated at 26978 dollars. Tornado damage caused major havoc to the large building, with work including roofing and interior and exterior repairs. Restoration starts at once and should take about four months, though parts may allow reopening in six weeks.
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Richland Parish
Salley and Ellis
Wnree
Mangham High School
Mangham
J. W. Smith
Salley
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Madrid
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Texas
St. John St
Monroe, la
McCormick & Co. Inc
Baltimore
Gbee T
Spiegnor-Nolan
Martha Lillian J. F. Coupal
White House
Carmody
Thomas
Minnesota
Washington Society
Coupal
Calvin Coolidge
Marti D. Schall
Berwyn
St. John Electric Co
Dimity
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Ley Price
Mangham High Contract
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