Richland parish oil test sparks North Louisiana drill interest
In Richland Parish a test well at 1700 feet near 1-15-5E 2-15-5E is spudding since November 15. Echoes of Sharp from El Dorado attend, famed for the Tantine gasser. Local bankers and businessmen discuss bonuses and field prospects as Monroe's Chamber weighs oil potential nearby.
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Land Parish
Oliver & Rs
Heir Hatch No. 1
Discovery Gasser
Sharp
el Dorado
el Doits
Bussey
Arkansas
Richland Field
Smackover
Louisiana
Monroe
Mber of Commerce
J. H. Trousdale
1 Chamber
Trusdale
Richland Parish
Christmas Jail Sees 52 Inmates As Holidays Loom
City jail holds 52 inmates on Christmas Day including 23 white men 22 Black men and 7 Black women mostly under 30 with 30 day cash bail. Police report 14 arrests yesterday across vagrancy drunkenness trespassing and disorderly conduct as holiday policing tightens. Chief Apkar orders officers to arrest anyone unable to account for themselves and bring them in for investigation.
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H. D. Ap Kar
New Health Nurse Named for Ouachita Unit
Director Paul R. Neal of the Ouachita Parish Health Unit announces the resignation of Miss Kathryn Felton as health nurse and the appointment of Mrs. A. E. McMillan. Felton served as acting nurse for two years but resigned after illness and returned to Abilene Kansas. McMillan is described as capable with extensive East education and experience as a teacher and nurse in notable positions.
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Paul R. Neal
Ouachita Parish
Kathryn Felton
A. E. McMillan
Abilene
Kans
McMillan
Neal
Realty Transfers Reported in Local Deeds
Realty transfers show Carrie Colvin receives Lot 4 in Bernsten subdivision Layton's Second Addition for 8500 dollars. Fairview Company to W P Magee transfers Lot 7 in Fairview Subdivision square 6 for 1000 dollars. Mrs A J McQuiller to Edd McQuiller sells SE 1 4 of SE 1 4 of 22 18N IE containing 40 acres for 600 dollars.
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Te “Reateuy
Carrie Colvin
Layton
Fairview Company, Inc
W. P. Magee
Fairview
A. J. McQuiller
Edd McQuiller
P. U. Victory Debated In Monroe West Side Contest
In a Monroe versus West chore B U contest the West side B P U won top honors while Monroe’s group claimed the first prize. Leaders emphasized four scoring points: attendance, enrollment percentage, sermon attendance, and Bible readings.
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Monroe
Westhroe
West Side
South Grand to Get 75000 Structure on Lieber Lot
Ben Lieber plans a 75000 reinforced concrete two story showroom on his South Grand street lot adjoining the McGuire apartments. The project includes river-edge stable foundation work, potential roof garden and broadcasting station, with future add-ons and expansion.
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Ben Lieber
McGuire Apartments
Grand Street
A. Keller & Son
Lieber
J. W. Smith Company
Mr. Lieber
Iowa Bishop James J. Davis Dies at 74 in Davenport
The Right Rev. James J. Davis, 74, bishop of the Davenport Catholic diocese, died early today in Davenport Iowa after more than a year of illness.
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Associated Press
Davenport, la
Des
James J. Davis
Davenport
Water bond plan pledges no net tax rise for city
The administration argues a 600000 bond will not raise taxes, offset by lower insurance costs and bottled water savings. It claims overall city finances improve as property taxes rise only due to improved fire protection. The article notes a 1920 fire forced a new power plant.
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Monroe
Ouachita River
Maine
Georgia Tucker
Barkdull Faulk
BOO
Southend
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South Grand
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DeSiard Wy
Joe Sampagnaro
Pine St
Smelser Drug Store
North Second Street
Monroe Wholesale Drug Co., Inc
North Second St
Monroe, la
Iowa
Tony Danna
Eighth and DeSiard Sts
Millsaps CO
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