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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1924

Page

5

Renewed Interest as Big Gasser Blows Near Olla Parish

Local oil circles buzz after the urban well near Olla in Le Salle Parish vents gas at shallow depth. Sec. S. M. Collins notes plans to cut salt water and press on for an oil find, expecting potential output to reach ten million cubic feet daily with prospects of a sizeable oil well. The Dixon Sandridge well near Monroe also advances with casing set for twenty one days.

Ofl Burban Olla le Salle Sec. S. M. Collins Chamber of Mercs Collins Helms el Dorado Ola Warry E. Hardtner la Salle Parish Monroe Quachiva Parish Dixon- Sandridge Monore Altho

Hardtner Calls Meeting on Lone Star Board Route

President Henry E Hardtner of the Lone Star Highway invites board members and others to meet in Ruston for consideration of a proposed route through the oil fields from Ruston to El Dorado and Camden. A competing path would run from Alexandria to Ruston and El Dorado to Little Rock, with two possible loop options via Monroe or direct to Little Rock.

Henry E. Hardtner Lone Star Highway Ruston Dec el Dorado Camden Alexandria Little Rock Aston Chamber of Commerce Arkansas Monroe Little Lone Star Arkansas Capital

Daredevil Airmen thrill Monroe crowd on Sunday flight

Jimmie Dono hue and Rolly Inman wowed a large Monroe audience with high altitude stunts above the city their visit from Vicksburg or Saturday night marks a week stay plans include air delivery services and flights for locals. They praised Monroe’s airfield and plan to move to Shreveport Mobile afterward spending winter along the gulf coast.

Jimmie Donohue Rolly Inman Monroe Vicksburg Lincoln Curtis U. S. Aviation Department Shreveport Mobile Gulf Coast Loce Aviation

President Hardiner Plans Reston Meeting To Review Route

Lattie Rock or Alexandria eyes a ride to Reston to discuss the route set by President Hardiner. The meeting aims to review the proposed line and confirm the next Tuesday date.

Hardiner Reston

Obituary of Elizabeth Van Sant 70 West Monroe resident

Elizabeth Van Sant widow of Jefferson Van Sant died at her home 411 Cypress Street West Monroe after a lengthy illness. She leaves several children including Prof. J. Van Sant of Cheneyville. The body goes to Jonesboro for burial with graveside services planned later today.

Elisabet van Saa Elizabeth van Sant Cypress Street West Monroe Jefferson van Sant Prof J. van Sant Cheneyville Jonesboro

Three Teams Tied for Six Day Bicycle Race Lead

In Madison Square Garden at eight this morning three teams shared first place with 569 miles and two laps: McNamara and Van Kempen, Walthour and Georgettle, and Egg and Girardengo. The record remains 708 miles and one lap by Lawsor and Root set in 1915.

New York Madison Square Garden McNamara van Kempen Walthour Georgettle Egg and Girardengo Lawsor and Root

Walker Not Risking His Title in M'Tigue Bout

New York reports that Mickey Walker will defend his welterweight title against Mike McTigue at the Newark Armory on January 7. Artitles for the bout were signed yesterday. McTigue cannot make the light heavyweight limit.

Walker New York Mickey Walkers Mike McTigue Newark Armory Artitles McTigue

Welterweight bout risks crown stability with 12 round limit

Walker holds the welterweight title with a twelve round limit guarding his crown. A knockout disqualification or foul would surrender his laurels, leaving the challenger a path to the championship if the limit is not reached.

Walker

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