Willis denies kidnapping rumors cites oil inheritance claim
J. L. Willis, ex WPA worker, appeared at police HQ in Los Angeles to deny two weeks of disappearance linked to a claimed $10,000,000 Louisiana oil stake. He says he and his brother R. L. Willis of Rodessa are in a legal fight over shares, and he left Rodessa three weeks ago without updates. Police had received a kidnapping notice from his brother.
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Gos Angeles
Willis
WPA
A. la
R. L. Willis
Rodessa
Louisiana
Wwis
Akron Police Break Strike Protest at City Garage
Mayor Lee D. Schroy suspended acting Police Chief E J Heffernan and Fire Chief W F Woehler for insubordination as about 100 policemen dispersed around 200 pickets at the city garage. Dozens were injured as trucks impounded yesterday were driven out by motorcycle police amid a street repair union dispute. The mayor had ordered the chiefs to clear the driveways after nearly 300 pickets gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Lee D. Schroy
E. J. Heffernan
W. F. Woehler
Schroy
Heffernan
Fire Department
Turbulent session ends with 45 million unemployment relief plan
Harrisburg pauses after 14 weeks of quarrels as the Pennsylvania general assembly approves a 45 million dollar unemployment relief program. Workers outside the capitol cheer while lawmakers wrap up work and finish their final tasks after a noisy siege and marches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Senate
House
Church notices outline services at First Presbyterian and First Christian
The page lists church events for First Presbyterian Church with morning worship at 11 and other services, and First Christian Church announcing Bible school at 9:30, a Sunday program, points contest for August, a September barbecue, and worship times including sermons The notices name minister Ernest Duncan Holloway Crayton S Brooks and references to August and September activities with upcoming sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ernest Duncan Holloway
Charles H. Spurgeon
Gly-Cas Proclaimed Real Medicine By Monro Advocate
Mrs Thurman declares Gly-Cas restored her appetite strength energy and sleep after years of illness. She joins countless locals who report relief from rheumatism neuritis and other chronic ailments, praising Gly-Cas as a remarkable remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thurman
Monro
Mrs F W Thurman Finds Relief From Digestive Ailments
Mrs. F W Thurman of Monroe reports years of strict dieting and severe indigestion followed by gas heart palpitations and nervousness. After trying Gly-Cas she says the poisons and gases left her system appetite returned and she regained strength and energy with no further indigestion episodes.
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F. W. Thurman
DeSiard Street
Monroe
Phoenix Drug Co
Glyn
Methodist Protestant Church Activities Schedule
Stone Avenue and South Third Street church notes a revival ongoing in Downsville with no 11 a.m. sermon. Sunday school at 9:45. Evening service at 7:45 led by Rev. F. Lyman Shows. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Circle No 1 meets Tuesday at 2:30 with Mrs. G. B. Haynes. Choir practice Tuesday 7:45. Mid week prayer Thursday 7:45 led by Mrs. H. F. Boyd.
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Stone Avenue
South Third Street
L. Yeager
R. H. Hearne
Downsville
Christian Endeavor
Omer Weir
F. Lyman
Pollock
Circle No. 1
G. B. Haynes
H. F. Boyd
Grace Church Ninth Sunday after Trinity Sermon Notes
Edward Farren Hayward outlines the ninth Sunday after Trinity at Grace Church describing the collect urging right living and obedience to God's will. He cites Korah's murmuring and the parable of the unjust steward to urge wise stewardship and forethought in using one’s own means.
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Grace Church
Glenmar Streets
Edward Farren Hayward
Church Services And Revival Plans At Local Congregations
The Congregational Church holds morning services at 7 30 and 9 30 with a morning prayer and sermon. Union Church plans 11 o clock worship and 7 30 pm Christian Life conference led by Estelle Malone. Drew Church lists 10 am church school and revival week starting Sunday night with guest speaker Rev Guy Wimmer from Park Street Church Chicago.
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THE
Congregational Church
George H. Dierlatum
Donald R. Evans
Union Church—Church
L. D. Willis
Christian Life Conference
Estelle Malone
Drew Church
Hiram Stansel
Guy Wimmer
D. D
Park Street Church of
Chicago
Wimmer
Union Church
Drew
Evangelist Rose to Speak at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ on South Second and Apple Streets invites the public to attend services and a Wednesday address by Evangelist Thomas D. Rose of Houston Texas. Rose, en route to Kentucky, will speak at 7 45 p m and is described as a faithful servant. The congregation is urged to attend and receive the lessons offered in reverence and awe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Evangelist Rose
First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Notice
First Methodist Church at South Jackson and Wood Street invites worshipers to 11 am Sunday with Rev George Fox Sr from Bonita Louisiana as visiting minister. August evening services are canceled. A 9:45 am Bible class hosts Baptist and Presbyterian visitors. Sunset vesper at 6 30 pm by the senior department. Christian education board meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the church office.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
South Jackson
Wood Street
First Methodist Church
George Fox
Bonita
Church School
The
Baptist Church
Stubbs
Presbyterian Church
Church
Indian Mound
Board of Christian Education
From Catholicism to Christ Evangelist Speaks at Church
The Lord's Day program at the Church of the Nazarene on Thomas and Richmond Streets begins at 9:45 a.m. with S P Quigley as Sunday school superintendent. Rev Ed N LeJeune from Lake Charles preaches at 11 a.m. on From Catholicism to Christ. Ina Lee Akin speaks at 7:45 p.m. E L Hoskin leads Y M P S at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting is at 7:45 Wednesday. singing and music accompany each service.
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Church OF the Nazarene Thomas
Richmond Streets
G. M
Ina Lee Akin
S. P. Quigley
Ed N. LeJeune
Lake Charles
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times Auburn
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Corner Auburn Avenue and North Second Street announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. plus Wednesday evening testimony meetings at 8 o'clock. The reading room at 602 Ouachita National Bank Building is open daily 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays and holidays. Spirit is the lesson subject for August 9 1936 with citations from the Bible and from Science and Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Avenue
North Second Street
Ouachita National Bank Building
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
First Baptist Church West Monroe Announces Two Sermons
Pastor E. E. Huntsberry presents The Import of Gods Program and The Inevitable Laws this Sunday with special music by C. J. Thompson. Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 50 a m B T U at 7 p m mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 45 p m choir rehearsal 8 30 p m. The church welcomed 15 new members from the Open Mind Open Heart and Open Hand series.
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First Baptist Church
West Monroe
E. E. Huntsberry
O. J. Thompson
Huntsberry
C. J. Thompson
Ken Maynard at Cap itol theater in Heroes of the Range
The page notes Ken Maynard in Heroes of the Range shows Saturday at the Cap itol theater. A discussion raises whether extreme heat signals a biblical fourth vial while deacons plan their 3 p.m. monthly meeting. The cool tabernacle auditorium attracts crowds seeking relief and comfort.
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Ken Maynard
Tabernacle
Rev and Mrs Johnson Return for Sunday Duties
Rev and Mrs Johnson have returned from a brief visit with relatives in Chicago and will be present Sunday to resume their duties. No announcements have been made regarding sermons for either the morning or evening services. The Sunday school is working on a new basis to create more interest and attendance.
Diplomas Awarded to 42 at LSU Summer Session
Nicholas Bauer superintendent of New Orleans public schools, presented diplomas to 42 students at the close of LSU's summer session in Baton Rouge. Eugene Caredessus of Baton Rouge handed the diplomas from the university board. Honorary degrees went to W. R. Dodson, longtime dean of the College of Agriculture, and John M. Foote, director in the state education department.
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Baton Rouge
Nicholas Bauer
New Orleans
W. R. Dodson
L. S. U. College of Agriculture
John M. Foote
Division For Reference and Service
State Department of Education
Unidentified man killed by train near Tallulah
The body of an unidentified man about 40 was found on the Y and M V railroad track one mile east of Tallulah Louisiana Friday morning. A coroner's verdict said he was killed by a passing freight train at about 3 am. He weighed 140 pounds, had dark hair with gray, light blue eyes, a tan shirt and blue trousers, a club foot, and an amputated little finger. the body is held at a local funeral home for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah
M. V
Here
Sermon Series Opens With Message to Ephesian Church
Hastings Pastor D C Black directs worship at Jackson and Grammont Streets I T on Sunday with a morning sermon titled The Message of Christ to the Church of Ephesus. The service at 7 45 p m continues the same seven sermon series applying biblical lessons to modern church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jackson and
Grammont Streets
Hastings
D, C, Black
Church of Ephesus
Monroe Sees 103 Degree Heat Peak Amid Record Summer
A July heat wave sweeps Monroe with a high of 103 degrees compared to the June record of 107. Miss Katie Key notes the official reading aligns with the city hall gas recorder while doctors report a single heat prostration case. Local workers employ satin coolers to cope with the heat. In India, brides traditionally signify unity by joining garments during wedding rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mercury
Katie Key
Black and White Ointment Promises Itch Relief
An old advertising blurb touts Black and White Ointment as prompt relief for itch and parasites for over 20 years. It also claims benefits for pimples blemishes and dark skin and sells trial sizes and large cans, with use alongside Black and White Skin Soap.
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D Aan
Rted
Gsaor
Denty
Miss Rose
George L. K. Morris
New York
Lennox
Mass
Mrs. Morris
Rose
Paul
Christian Observer
First Christian Church
el Ue
Scotty Noel
Methodist Protestant Church
I New Oreen
D. M. Doughty
Doughty
FELTS
Etraws
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
India
Handleman’s
DeSiard St
and Household Supply Co
North Fourth
Walnut
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