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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
8
The local post office reports November totals for the money order department. Issued amount 63 712.11 with fees 558.08 from 6 357 orders. Paid 61 480.00 from 8 946 orders. In November 1925 issued 43 932.54 fees 492.69 from 5 044 orders. Amount paid 26 233.60 from 3 165 orders.
American Vocational association meets in New Orleans this week with state education chief T H Harris Baton Rouge and Nicholas Bauer New Orleans schools among featured speakers. Bauer delivers welcome on Wednesday and Harris discusses adult education from the state administrator viewpoint.
Chicago December report recalls Joy and sorrow at the Janis family home as John Janis dies from infection tied to gunshot wounds suffered while attempting to steal a turkey for his eight children. A wealthy donor had arranged bond so he could return home for Thanksgiving.
Louisiana receives 1 040 195 dollars in the federal 1931 road construction allotment announced by Secretary Arthur M Hyde. The state’s share shows a modest rise from about 1 026 000 dollars in 1920. State highway officials say preparations for expenditure can begin promptly as funds are apportioned for next year.
Rutledge Tennessee widower George Adkins was found guilty of second degree murder for shooting and killing Mrs. Andrew Khes after she refused to accompany him. The court sentenced him to 10 to 20 years in state prison.
City of Monroe Louisiana held legal and regular sessions with Mayor presiding and full board present. Minutes from October sessions were read and approved. quarterly receipts and disbursements for the quarter ended October 31st were accepted and ordered published as required by law.
B H Dickens was arrested by the sheriff's department and jailed on a charge of obtaining groceries valued at $22.86 without payment. Bond set at $500. complaint filed by S O Scruggs. Proceedings note Monroe parish November 12 1929.
The Monroe Louisiana City Council unanimously adopts a resolution to appropriate 16 100 00 dollars from city funds for weekly payroll freight bills and other cash items. The treasurer is authorized to issue warrants on the approved order dated November 12 1429 and signed by Mayor Arnold Bernstein.
A Monroe police group agrees on a method to learn the name and home address of a man so paralyzed that he cannot speak write or move his body. The solution is described as the correct answer to a propounded problem.
In district court Judge Percy Sandel presided as Joe Fontana pleaded guilty to assault and battery and disturbing the peace. Fontana received 10 days in parish jail and a 50 dollar fine with 30 days extra for nonpayment, plus a 5 dollar fine and costs on the second charge. Robert Bynum pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received 30 days in jail. The judge warned that a second offense would bring a much tougher penalty.
Senator Norris argues in the Senate that an honest election in Philadelphia is unknown in memory, citing the Ware machine and city employee salary assessments for political aims. He mentions a Philadelphia city employee’s letter about Sheriff Cunningham's $50,000 contribution to the Vare 1926 primary fund and says he will not name the worker.
In Alexandria on December 4 a unique memorial marks the silver jubilee of Rt. Rev. Magr. Cornelius Van de Ven. A giant cross atop the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier will be outlined with 72 feet of electric tubing serving as an airplane beacon. Aviation authorities say the cross will be visible 15 to 25 miles at night, with reflections seen twice that distance at certain altitudes.
An historical park at ancient Fort Jesup five miles east of Many in Sabine parish opened with ceremonies led by the D A R. A bronze memorial tablet honoring Prof and Mrs Thomas Railins Hardin was unveiled as the event's centerpiece. J Fair Hardin of Shreveport and Er Evans Hardin of Lake Charles presented the tablet in memory of their parents.
Transfers listed include D F Reid to C S Sims for a store residence and filling station on Winnsboro road, two miles out, 7000 dollars. Board of Church Extension Society to Allen African M E church for a lot in D A Breard add Monroe, 275 dollars. Robert Fennell to Parish of Ouachita for 76.06 acres beside 70 acre Selman Field tract, 17500 dollars.
Dorothy Dix argues that women should consider individual men when pursuing love rather than conform to a universal script. She asserts women deserve agency in choosing a husband and notes that persistence often tempts men, while overt declarations of love can backfire. Women should adapt courting tactics to each man’s personality for better chances at marriage.
Albert Petitfel 25 helped pursue a burglar near the J. A. Duplessis residence in New Orleans and gave police a description. Clifford Bourin 20 was later arrested and charged with breaking and entering at night and larceny after being identified by Petitfel.
Miss Ex sae M. Culver executive secretary of the Louisiana Library commission travels to Morehouse parish for this week's conferences on establishing a parish library as a branch of the commission headquarters in Baton Rouge.
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