Swartz Death Under Sheriff Probe In Mary McDonald Case
Sheriff Milton Coverdale said investigators pursue the murder of Mary Mcdonald a 16 year old Negro girl found slain in the Swartz woods Saturday afternoon The body showed a cut from ear to ear and facial injuries The parish coroner Dr Irving Wolf noted no rape evidence The killing followed a gathering at Swarts and the unknown assailant fled along a path after dark The article also lists national income figures for 2038 1939 and 1934
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Milton Coverdale
Mon- Gay
Mary Mcdonald
Swartz
Saturniay
Rego
Mame Kennedy
Patti
Wilsons
Irving J. Wolft
Parish
Fife
Swarts
Concrete Pour Underway on Span Pier at Ferriday
Reported concrete work on the Natchez River Bridge pier near Ferriday continues after last Saturday’s weather setbacks. Inspectors and engineers confirm crews are placing concrete this week while supporting operations for temporary tracks and river approaches proceed.
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Notchez
Ferriday
Nachos Vadalia River
Devo Girortetion
Pitaturely
Nesoing
Rela Ritter
WEA
Amd
Jip Patterson
Natchez
Pier No
Pridige
Isacnet
E. E. Mirgin Company
Jackson, Ming
Tia Mik
Missiseappo
Catal Street
Steamer Andrea F Anckenbach Pulled From Mud
The 14222 ton freighter Andrea F Anckenbach ran aground in the southwest pass of the Mississippi River near New Orleans. Two tugs freed the vessel from mud after it sailed Friday night for Pittman coast ports with grain and general cargo. The ship, a register vessel of the Edgar Folouckabaeh, was being inspected for damage.
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New Orleans
Andrea F. Anckenbach
Pas
Mississippi River
Snelter
Sdgar Folouckabaeh
Aoe
Casal Street
Ferry
Oppenheimer Dies at 64 in Shreveport Home
D K Oppenheimer, 64, former Monroe resident, died suddenly at his home 7192 Southern Avenue Shreveport early Monday. Native of Seginaw Michigan he had lived in the south many years and worked in newspaper circulation before retiring to Shreveport two years ago. He leaves his wife and stepson Geel Deatighr.
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D. K. Oppenheimer
Monroe
Southern Avenue
Shreveport
The
News-Star
Oppenheimer
Seginaw
Mich
South
Times-Picayune
Seven Neale
Morning Post
Hs Sale
Morning World
Geel Deatighr
Chto
Probe favored by Young Men's clubs in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge and New Orleans a debate unfolded among Young Men's clubs over an impartial investigation of state departments and public records access. The Lafayette club withheld action while Moise of New Orleans pressed for inspection of records and payrolls, with A D O Neal proposing mandamus to enforce laws and funds for action.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Fae Euch
Ted Actin
Lafayette
Moise New Orleans
A. D. O'Neal
O'Neal
Steeg
West Carroll juries drawn for Oak Grove term
West Carroll jury commission selected grand jurors for six months and first week fall criminal court petit jurors. Named are A E Bobo T E Albritton E E Adcock Lester MeGzha L H Hale H P Harper among others. additional list includes J W Chapman Jr Rodrick Russell H D Green J R Standifer and more.
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Oak Grove
West Carroll Jury Commission
Joel B. Dickinson
A. E Bobo
T. E. Albritton
E. E. Adcock
Lester MeGzha
L. H. Hale
H. P. Harper
Tom Hicks
Willie Brock
Elmer Russell
W. R. Willis
Wade Vinson
H. M. Fox
W. W. McNair
J. C. Stephens
J. H. Roberts
W. R. Foster
W. F. Campbell
J. R. Goodwin
Aubrey Greer
Gene Bowman
Criminal Court
J. W. Chapman
Rodrick Russell
H. D. Green
J. R. Standifer
W. B. Beasley
W. M. Bigelow
Roy Crowe
R. E. Benton
Jad Brock
Lucian Bonner
J. C. Buckley
B.C. Kirkland
van Pullen
Joe Ross
G. W. Brown
A. A. Staneart
C.S. Collins
Ross Ross
J. C. Roberts
Polee Cole
H. M. Hale
W. D. Edwards
Howell Cheatham
S. R. Huffty
Wilbur Sanders
J. S. Blackmon
J. C Corbin
J. W. Bardin
Sam Whatley
G. A. Ashley
Births Reported in Oak Grove Area
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Carter of Pine Grove community The Payne couple welcomed a son on July 25 at Concord community A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs L C Terry in Jonesboro at St Francis sanitarium A son born to Mr and Mrs L P Beach at 3692 Dick Taylor Street Also a daughter Freddie Elaine born July 30 to Mr and Mrs Charles Mangham formerly of Monroe now in Longview Texas at their home
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Oak Grove
John Carter
Pine Grove
Sam Payne
Concord
Charles Mangham
Longview
Tex
Monroe
Freddie Elaine
Aged Saloon Keeper Godfrey Dies in Chattanooga
Sterling Godfrey 77, longtime Monroe saloon keeper, died at his daughter Mrs Raymond Wallace’s home in Chattanooga Tennessee from a heart attack. He had lived in Monroe until Christmas when he visited his daughter and did not return. His life included early Alaskan gold fields and varied ventures. He managed the Hotel Monroe bar and sold the first and last quarts there. praised for his generous nature and reliability. He rarely drank, kept his word, and settled debts promptly.
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Sterling Godfrey
Monroe
S. Raymond Wallace
Chattanooga
Tenn
Godfrey
Alaska
Yaken
Hotel Monre
Longtime Monroe resident dies after long stay in hotel
For more than 30 years he lived in the city and in the hostelry longer than any other resident, leaving Monroe last December to rejoin his laughter. His only immediate survivor is his daughter Mrs. Raymond Wallace of Chattanooga.
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Monroe
Raymond Wallace
Chattanooga
Negro Held After Killing Saturday
George Hill alias Poor George Hill, a negro, was taken into custody Monday morning after police arrested him Sunday for killing Ed Rutledge in a bar fight on DiLiard street. An inquest was held as Captain Branterry and officers investigated the case.
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George Hill
Poor George Hill
Ed Rutledge
Adams Street
J. Smith
Monroe
Litottas Bar
DiLiard Street
B L. Brantiery
G. W. Dent
H. L. Tolbert
R. G. Maw
Irving J. Wolff
Hill
Rutledge
Polie
Jessie Cleveland
Hotel Frances
HB. Lee
Bastrop
H L. Tathert
RG. May
Palace Department
Cleve
Oener
Legion Post Meeting Set For Forsythe Park Monday Night
The J. B. Faulk post of the American Legion will meet at the memorial home in Forsythe park Monday at pm. All members are expected to attend as a number of important business matters will be discussed.
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Legion Post
J. B. Faulk
American Legion
Memorial Home
Forsythe Park
Monroe women sweep bathing revue in Alexandria
Miss Mary Cann of Monroe won first prize of 25 dollars and a Gulfport trip in a bathing girl revue at Alexandria's new natatorium on Saturday night. Miss Collie Noland, also of Monroe, took second place amid 22 entrants.
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Mary Cann
Monroe
New Natatorium
Alexandria
Gulfport
Collie Noland
Noland
R. D. Swayze Natatorium
Aileen Fawcett
Mary Wilba McKee
Jack Blanks
Ife
Monroe Municipal
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Group Leaves for Farm Week in Baton Rouge
About one hundred men and women departed for Baton Rouge to attend the twenty sixth annual state farm and home week at the state university. The program covers agriculture and home economics with talks by Dean J C Lee Dr Paul M Herbert Governor Early Long and Senator Allen Ellencer. Ouachita representatives to return Friday. Mrs Jewel McQuiller said.
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Baton Rouge
the State University
J. C. Lee
State College of Agriculture
Paul M. Herbert
Early Long
United States
Allen Ellencer
Ouachita
Jewel McQuiller
Parish
Kilbourne Church Revival Led by R A Boveman
Kilbourne Methodist church in Oak Grove Louisiana will host a revival starting Sunday August 13 led by evangelist Rev R A Boveman of Ringgold. Boveman previously served Kilbourne church and the Oak Grove charge in 1931 32 with Rev FE BR Emmerich of Oak Grove directing singing. A motion picture apparatus has been installed on 120 Methodist churches in England.
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Oak Grove
Kilbourne Methodist Church
R. A. Boveman
Ringgold
Bozeman
Kilbourne Church
FE BR Emmerich
England
New Church Opens Near Holly Ridge After Revival
Funds from the Louisiana Baptist Women's Missionary Society supported Bethel church six miles north of Holly Ridge. The first services and revival added 67 members, mostly adults, under Rev. J. T. Walters with Rev. W. A. Deareman assisting. A Sunday school and groups are forming, with high church interest.
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Louisiana Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Bethel
Holly Ridge
J. T. Walters
State Baptist Missionary
W. A. Deareman
New Church
West Monroe City Council Sets Regular Meeting
The West Monroe city council will meet for its regular session Monday at Rpm. Only routine business is expected. At a later meeting a proposed new liquor ordinance will be presented for passage.
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West Monroe
Rpm
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Fred Haiman
Red Ryder
Yaqui
Hoaldop
Yaqui Joe
Coverdale
United Gastes
Tate
Leeds
Na Gion
Gover
Illinois Central System
Chicago
West Carroll
Negro
Nero
AMEL
Ccame
America
Copricant
Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston. Salem, N. G
Lda Itticl
Young Monroe
Kilbourne
Penetro
Savannah
J. G
M. Hatcher
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