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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

13

Scouts Repair Toys at Wise Shoe Workshop

Boy Scout Troop 93 from Louisais Training Institute under Scoutmaster R H Murdough repairs broken toys and playthings at the Wise Shoe Company rear workshop. Repaired items include a rocking horse a toy bus dolls parcels and various rides to be distributed to welfare departments for Christmas gifts in cooperation with local churches and civic groups.

Wise Shoe Company Wise Louisiais R. H. Murdough Institute Canyn Chisge Mr. Wise Twin Cities

St Francis sanitarium names staff for the year

The staff of physicians and surgeons at St. Francis sanitarium for the ensuing year is announced. The advisory board includes Dr J Q Graves and Dr G W Wright. Chiefs cover surgery obstetrics gynecology medicine eye ear nose throat urinalogy pediatrics radiology pathology and records. Nursing committee is chaired by Dr J E Walsworth with two other members.

St. Francis Sanitarium Mdr J. Q. Graves G. W. Wright Ice D. J. Hirsch R. W. O'Donnell A. G. McHenry R. W. O’donnell A. G. Mc Henry G. M. Snellings F. C. Bennett L. ¥. Manley FE. R Yancey D. M. Moore John Pracher B. M

Dairy expert named to work with Farm Agent Ouachita Parish

L. G. Rankin is named assistant farm demonstration agent for Ouachita parish effective today. Based in the parish courthouse he reports to B. R. Strahan and will focus on dairy development with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local organizations. Rankin, a Texas A&M graduate, has Louisiana experience and last served as sales manager for a major feed firm.

L. G. Rankin C. B. Haddon Baton Rouge Ouachita Parieh Court House B. R. Strahan Rankin Chamber of Commerce Strahan Ouachita Parish United States Police Jury Haddon Texas A. and M. College Louisiana Snce

Sergeant Major Thomas F. Dorney Retires After 89 Years Service

Washington reports the retirement of Sergeant Major Thomas F. Dorney after 89 years seven months and 28 days in the Marine Corps. He served in two wars and had advised the secretary of the navy since 1921.

Washington Marine Corps Thomas F. Dorney Secretary of the Navy

Prisoners in Parish Jail Shrink to 84 Inmates

The parish jail houses 84 inmates including three federal prisoners. J C Wade heads to Atlanta for a three year term, with others: Frank Carby to finish a six month sentence, and M H Croke to begin life imprisonment after transfer for a criminal assault.

W. W. Curtis Court House J. C. Wade Atlanta Frank Carby Ouachita M. H. Croke

Auto Crashes Into Lagoon in Lincoln Park

At least one man drowned when Herman Reed's automobile smashed through a bridge rail and plunged into a Chicago lagoon. Witnesses say four or five men were in the car. no bodies recovered. Park traffic paused for hours as thousands watched recovery efforts.

Chicago Lincoln Park Herman Reed Reed

Police Court Roundup: multiple drunks and fines listed

The police court docket reports several defendants: G Dunn and Roy Heagan each fined 7.50 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Clarence Bailey fined 12.50 for fighting. Vance Kelly acquitted on a similar charge. Lilian Jones sentenced to 10 days in jail for drunk and disorderly conduct with jail time suspended. Dan Sanderford for traffic violations. Theodore Fuller jailed two days for trespassing. C Clampit charged with drunk driving with 50 fine. Bennie Adams fined 10 for fighting, disturbing the peace, and profane language.

G. Dunn Roy Heagan Clarence Bailey Vance Kelly Lilian Jones Dan Sanderford Theodore Fuller Co. C. Clampit Bennie Adams

Columbus Club to Elect Officers Tomorrow

The Columbus Social club will meet at 2 p.m. in its club rooms to elect officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend.

Columbus Social Club News-Star Fairview Monroe

Severe quake rattles Washington noted by Georgetown seismograph

A strong earth disturbance was recorded on the Georgetown University seismograph at 11:18 p.m. last night. The tremor was described as severe and rattled the Washington area, with observers reporting nothing beyond the reading.

Associated Press Washington Georgetown University

Unclear Meteor Event Peers Disturbance Location

Director Tondorf places the disturbance about 5,100 miles south of Washington with maximum intensity at 11 58 indicating a distant, intense atmospheric event in a southern direction.

Director Tondorf Washington

Church Reading Room Open Daily in Bank Building

A church operates a reading room in the Ouachita National Bank building room 615. It opens from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Sundays.

Ouachita National Bank Brlding Sundys

Red Room Welcomes All to Bible and Christian Science Services

Public notice invites attendance at the red room for Bible readings and Christian Science literature. It encourages visitors to read, borrow, or purchase works and to attend services offered in the space.

Temple notices announce services and meetings

VNAI ISRAEL CONGS GAY F. Hirsch rabbi conducts Friday Sabbath services and Saturday sermon at 11 with Sabbath school at 9 80. Bible study Mondays at 3 30. Sister meeting first Tuesday of month at 3 30 in the Temple. Public invited to attend all services.

Vnai Israel Gay F. K. Hirsch Ith Temple

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