Employment office opens in Ouachita parish
The new NRA supported employment office in Ouachita parish attracts many applicants after opening in the old millinery building on North Second. James W. Worthington reports six workers and two clerks classify applicants with hours from 8:30 a m to 5 p m. Veterans are urged to register as the program proceeds next Wednesday. No public figures on cases are released due to garment regulations.
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Sre
Ouachita Parish
North Second
James W. Worthm
Wedeeday
Worthington
E.R. A
Employment Office
NRA
Sermon Tonight At Zion Traveler Baptist Church
A special sermon for members of the B Y P A of Zion Traveler Baptist Church will be delivered tonight by Rev J M Newan at the church located at Gramont and Eleventh streets. Rev J K Griffit is the pastor.
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Zion Traveler Aptist Church
J. K. Griffit
J. M. Newan
Gramiont and
Eleventh Streets
Huge Watermelons Brought to City from Texas
Two exceptionally large watermelons were delivered to Monroe by T. K. Butler a Birmingham based salesman. The larger fruit weighed 143 pounds while the second weighed several pounds less. Butler plans to take them to New Orleans to gift to a cafe owner friend.
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Monroe
Texas
T. K. Butler
Birmingham
Ala
Local Grotto to Send Delegates to Fort Smith Convention
A large group from the Teflis Grotto plans to travel to Fort Smith Arkansas for the Southwestern Grotto association annual convention Sunday and Monday. Delegates from Louisiana Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas are expected plus several thousand attendees. Activities include barbecues swimming drives dances ceremonials business meetings and banquets with the Teflis Grotto band featured.
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Teflis Grotto
Fort Smith
Ark
Southwestern Grotto Association
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Ozark Mountains
Tax Returns Extended To Sept 29
Federal capital stock tax returns originally due August 31 now have a September 29 deadline. The extension was announced by Ralph Griffith, deputy United States internal revenue collector, to provide relief to businesses needing more time to file.
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Ralph Griffith
United States Internal Revenue
Enigmatic Messina Listed as $150 Motorcycle Patrolman
A Louisiana highway payroll shows Joe Messina listed as a motorcycle patrolman earning $150 monthly. Despite the record, he has never been seen on a motorcycle, leading to questions about his official duties and connection to Huey P. Long’s faction. The payroll totals about $180,000 yearly, with E. P. Roy and L. A. Jones each at $300 monthly.
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Joe Messina
Huey P. Long
Messina
Capitol
Baton Rouge
Senator Long
Brocato Moran
Battling Bozeman
Longg
New Orleans
Howell
Senator Lane
Louisiana Highway Commission
E. P. Roy
L. A. Jones
Jones
Webster Parish
Joe Boudreaux
eBlane
East Baton Rouge
P. Roy
J. G. Grant
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LTO
Coreen
J. PL Greer
H. S. Gremillion
A. L. Hollinshead
McVea Hubbs
S. J. Wes
C. Te Jones
EB. A. Kemp
George McQuiston
Marta
Ctcasatae
Bill T. Melton
A. B. Melcher
Miller
Ic. W. Meanty
James M. M
Victor Mosby
Omar Muckelroy Oy
Paul Norman
Alfred Oubre
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Allen Ratcliffe
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Joe O. Leinecke
Tap Algaleve Dracon
William Fakier
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Neesihias Wees
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N. J. Landry
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Il. F. Robert « Vee Blig
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E. H. Roos
Murphy Roden
Edward Rohr
H. A. Rougon
J. M. Ro
Highway payrolls spark intrigue over enforcement officers
A Louisiana highway commission payroll list links about eighty five motorcycle patrolmen earning over 150 dollars monthly with familiar names tied to political figures. The force is reportedly near one hundred, used for campaign support during Senator Long’s trips and other duties.
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Highway Commission
J. E. Currie, Jr
Bienville Parish
T. A. Edwards, Jr
State Central Committee
H. A. Rougen
Pointe Couyie Parish
A. BE. Chargois
Lafayette
J.T. Eifer
St. Charles
A. L. Haullinshead
Leng
Petrice McConnell
E. A. Conway
Arkansas
Cathioway
Senator Long
Louisiana
Long
Far West
Commission
Lumber Administrator Orders Mills Records
In Memphis Tennessee on August 31 mills under hardwood code were ordered to file detailed records with the code administrator. The Hardwood Manufacturers Institute mandated daily copies of sale acknowledgments weekly statements of sales shipments and hours of operation and monthly stock inventories. This is the second order issued by J H W Townsend secretary manager of the institute as administrator for hardwood and some softwood mills in the regions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southern
Appalachian Hardwood Lumber
Hardwood Manufacturers’ Institute
Institute
J. H W. Townsend
Lumber Code Authority
HOBO Acid Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Comfort
A vintage advertisement touts HOBO as a time tested treatment for nighttime discomfort backache joint soreness and nervousness. It claims fast soothing relief boosts energy and youthfulness and appeals to both men and women with wide salability.
Suit Filed in Court Over Road Mishap by Sackett Pair
Victor Franklin Sackett and Mrs. Eveleen Sackett of Monroe filed a district court suit Wednesday against Chickasaw Freight Lines a partnership formed by H Vanhouser of Memphis and Robert Matthews of New Orleans. They seek $539.95 with $39.95 already claimed.
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Victor Franklin Sackett
Eveleen Sackett
Monroe
Chickasaw Freight Lines
H. Vanhouser
Memphis
Robert Matthews
New Orleans
Sackett
Mrs Sackett Seeks 500 In Personal Injury From Collision
Damage to her automobile and injuries alleged in a crash between a car driven by Mrs Sackett and a freight line employee in a truck. The September 1 1932 collision at Second and Washington streets left Mrs Sackett with knee and leg injuries and a severe nervous shock.
Use of Toll Bridges Grows in Tennessee
Nashville reports toll bridges showing rising use in July 1933 as six of fifteen bridges collected over $1000 in revenue. Total statewide toll collections increased, reflecting growing traffic and earnings across the network.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Monthly Bridge Revenue Summary
The report shows June revenues exceeding May by 3500 dollars. The bridge with the largest revenue hauled in 9881 dollars and the smallest 213 dollars. The month total equals 3810.35 dollars.
Fastteeth advertised denture adhesive
An advertising notice claims FASTEETH keeps dentures in place and comfortable, preventing embarrassment from slipping teeth. The pitch urges readers to buy FASTEETH at drug stores, noting fresh breath and comfort.
Local Woman Credits Cuticura for Eczema Cure
Mrs. E. N. Guffey reports two years of chest eczema with itchy burning pimples. After three Cuticura Soap applications and Cuticura Ointment, she was fully healed, and she notes the products’ prices and free samples offer from Cuticura Laboratories in Malden, Massachusetts.
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E. N. Guffey
R.F.D
Franklin, N.C
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. J
Malden
Mass
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