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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
8
Texas rangers under Col. Homer Garrison expand new tactics to curb cattle rustling. They operate two checking stations in the Austin district and stop every truck carrying cattle to compare loads with stolen cattle reports.
Since July 1940 the Marine Corps recruiting station in the post office building has accepted 250 youths from this section for service. During the same period 277 applicants were rejected for physical deficiencies. Those accepted trained at San Diego and now serve globally, with some in Iceland China Panama Hawaii the Philippines Cuba and aboard Navy ships. Major W S Van Dyke II directed the motion picture Rage of Heaven while on leave.
Claiborne Home Demonstration club members voted to give to the iron lung campaign for the new charity hospital. The group met at E. C. Gaskin home on Tuesday with reports from Mrs. Frantom and Mrs. Jones on the Baton Rouge farmers short course. Refreshments were served to several members and guests. Mrs. DeFreese will host the next meeting.
A army observation plane suffered slight landing gear damage when it ran into a ditch on the northwest corner of Selman field Thursday morning. Lt Moseley piloted the craft as it attempted to land, with 106th Observation squadron officers reporting. The plane was among 12 stationed at Selman field since last Saturday as the squadron works with the Second Army during maneuvers.
Ground beef with bread crumbs onion and milk forms 12 finger patties browned in shortening. Patties arranged in a wheel in a pan with tomato soup and water boiled then poured over. Biscuit dough prepared and rolled to top the dish baked 20 minutes serves 6.
State police reported two persons injured in a head on auto collision about a mile west of West Monroe on US 89. Henry McEnery 28 Route 1 West Monroe sustained head cut neck injuries bruises and was watched at Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic. Beas Pace Route 1 West Monroe was treated for bruises and released.
Peter Sala and Charlie Ouerach were jailed for two years at hard labor for deaths of nine during a religious dispute. Ablaykok received one year, Peter Quarack a two year suspended sentence. Justice Plaxton presided as a white man’s court reached the northern settlement after 13 travel days.
A mallard hen at Echo Park lake was found with its bill and wings bound by rags. Witnesses say the bird, exhausted from escape attempts, was discovered at the water's edge. Officers stated the culprit would be prosecuted if found. Echo Park lake is a game refuge.
In Beaumont Texas Aug 22 marksmen of the 69th coast artillery trained 800000 candlepower searchlights on theoretical enemy planes then the light was switched to Beaumonts unlighted municipal air field causing the 107th observation squadron to be unable to land in the dark.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the century old antebellum home on the A. C. Gilbert estate near Wisner Louisiana. The house occupied by Claud Wells and owned by Misses Hattie Jennie and Louise Gilbert of New Orleans was partially insured.
Actress Veronica Lake and husband John Dettle studio art director welcomed a daughter weighing six pounds last night in Hollywood. The announcement confirms Lake's healthy delivery and adds details on the couple's family.
Multiple property transfers listed including T. A. Grant to Walter L. Fisher for land in sections and townships, Ouachita Cotton Mills to Milton Aletris Smith for lot 26, square 21, and several transfers involving Hudson, Griggs, Ayars, and the People's Home stead and Savings Association with prices ranging from 200 to 4500 dollars.
Soldiers of the 45th division, based in Natchitoches Louisiana, now nickname the town simply Smith after struggling with the proper name NaT CHitoches. Locals say the simpler word lacks the dignity of the Caddo Indian derived name yet acknowledge its easier transmission across the army.
Miss Laura Baker Richland parish librarian is transferred to the state office of the Louisiana library commission in Baton Rouge effective September 15. Miss Margaret Francis Wiseman of Ferriday is appointed to succeed Miss Baker in Richland parish.
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