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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
3
Due to illness in the Strozier family the peach growers meeting at Ouachita parish courthouse for August 15 is postponed. R J Strozier says a new date will be set later this season. Meeting aims to form an organization for better cultural methods and markets.
William D. Bearce enlisted in the U S Army on October 6 1917 and was handed what he believed to be a discharge two months later. He learned years later he remained in service and a discharge hearing was held June 28. He seeks 11 years of back pay. This case is unprecedented in recent war history.
Mrs Minnie Stoddard of Plainville battled a copperhead in her cellar, killed it with a hoe after a bite on the ankle, dressed the wound, sought medical care, and was taken to New Britain hospital. Hospital staff examined the snake and doubted the danger, while she insisted it was a copperhead.
In Savannah the city council ruled there were no budget funds to buy shirts for the police force, ending the Federation of Women's Clubs campaign for cooler attire for officers.
The municipal natatorium hosts a Friday night yo-yo contest for ages 6 to 60. Sponsor Tucker Hamilton will award three grand prizes and expects a record crowd. Events include a high-diving exhibition directed by Jack Bronks a concert by the 14th Infantry band and the pavilion skating rink opening.
A new air cooling system has been installed in the pavilion and it will open at 7 P M with a band concert at 7 30 and a diving exhibition at 8 00 followed by a yo yo contest at 8 30, showcasing updates and entertainment.
Ben Hampson, trapped by fire, slid safely down his aerial wire in a sharp rescue. The incident highlights how quick access to radio alerts can aid in emergencies and everyday life.
The Associated Press reports Northwest timberlands as a continental fire box with major conflagrations in national forests across Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon. Officials say area burned may exceed 40900 acres worth millions with Mount Rainier and Bald Mountain fires among the largest. crews number in the thousands and winds hinder containment.
Permanent exhibits of Cuban products will be maintained on all steamships flying the Cuban flap engaged in international trade. Arrangements cover West Indian and Central American routes with two local steamship firms, and talks with United Fruit are under way. Cuba has exported shoes hats and other articles to supplement its sugar and tobacco industries.
Digestive troubles stem from fermentation and must be eliminated by an antiseptic. Gordon's internal antiseptic drives out acids and poisons, quick relief from indigestion dyspepsia and heartburn, and costs less than three cents a dose. Get a bottle from your druggist today.
Ernest Alheim, a German immigrant in Chicago, sought $25,000 in damages from the woman who taught his wife English and spurred her adoption of American fashions. Kunigunde Alheim won temporary alimony in a separate maintenance case, while the husband attended court.
In St. Catharines Ontario a cinema has barred eating peanuts in the gallery claiming the snack causes psycho static interference with film sound. The move targets patrons in the upper seating area and reflects early talkies era concerns about audio quality.
Pittsburgh plans a high speed air commuter service to Washington DC with five to seven daily round trips. Col Fry backs the project and piloted by Captain Morris. Bettisfield and Hoover Field serve as terminals across the Allegheny range. Notables may try the test flight including Senator Reed and KDKA offers plane radio.
The WATCH HILL area reports the local improvement society has petitioned Westerly to provide police protection. Officials consider funding, with residents urged to weigh the request and its impact on public safety.
Realty transfers logged yesterday list C. C. Bell to Harry Stein Lot 3 square 4 C. C. Bell subdivision for 850 dollars. Sidney Kahn N. W. McHenry and E. G. Sugar to W. G. Gladney Lot 4 Sidney Kahn resubdivision block 45 and north half block SX D A Breard Home addition for 6750 dollars. Charlie Smith Gary Indiana to T. G. Enterling Company Inc Lots 12 and 13 block 91 Lee avenue addition for 2000 dollars.
Efforts push for service at nearby beaches to reduce weekly embarrassments caused by automobile use. Twenty five bath houses for disrobing are noted, with society arguing privacy remains a fragile and subjective measure.
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