Plot to claim Aimee insane targets McPherson church
Los Angeles dispatch reports attorney Wilford Andrews alleging threats to deem Aimee Semple McPherson insane and seize control of the Angelus Temple in a bid by Jacob Moidel and Roberta Semple. He cites demands to fire staff, appoint Roberta president, and long-term contracts for allies, with receivership threats and a $250000 note and trust deed at stake.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Foursquare Gospel Church
Wilfedd Andrews
Jacob Moidel
Temple
Andrews
Moidel
Mrs. McPherson
Aimee
Giles Knight
Roberta
Rheba Crawford
Atlanta Extortion Robbery Forces Bank Cash Demand
In a daring Atlanta crime, Trust Company of Georgia president T. K. Glenn was forced to withdraw 30000 dollars and hand it to a pistol-wielding bandit. Attorney W. T. Moyers and his 18-year-old son Marshall were arrested in connection with the robbery involving Ernest Woodruff, a key capitalist.
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Atlanta
T. K. Glenn
Trust Company of Georgia
Ernest Woodruff
W. T. Moyers
Marshall
Associated Press
C U Johnson Heads Doctors At Ouachita Medical Meet
At the Ouachita Parish Medical Society annual banquet at Hotel Virginia Dr C U Johnson was elected president for the coming year. J P Brown became vice president and R M Simonton secretary treasurer, with 55 in attendance as plans for the 1937 Louisiana State Medical Society convention in Monroe were discussed and promoted. Dr P T Talbot of New Orleans will assist Monroe with convention plans.
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Ouachita Parish Medical Society
Hotel Virginia
C. U. Johnson
J. P. Brown
R. M. Simonton
Louisiana State Medical Society
Monroe
P. T. Talbot
New Orleans
Mulligan Supper Planned by Boone McDowell VFW Post
The Boone McDowell post of the VFW hosts a mulligan supper at the VFW home on East Madison Street Monday December 7 at 7 45 PM. Commander Ray Griffen has organized informal talks and overseas veterans from all branches are invited to attend for important announcements and information.
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Bastro? Hta
Mulligan
Boone-McDowell Post
East Madison Street
Ray Griffen
Hunt honored by VFW post for meritorious service
Rodney J. Hobbs post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honored former post commander A. Hunt with an honor badge at a Thursday meeting. Louisiana department historian G. N. Mills presented the award and urged members to continue serving. Judge David I. Garrett spoke on The Waste of War, and Lawrence Himes outlined veterans’ matters. One new member, J. F. Tooley, joined from Siberia service in World War I.
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Co. A. Hunt
Rodney J. Hobbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hall and
Harrison Streets
G. N. Mills
Louisiana Department
David I. Garrett
Lawrence Himes
Rayville
Department
J. F. Tooley
United States Expeditionary Force
Siberia
Tidwell Orders Crackdown on Hoboes and Unlicensed Peddlers
Monroe police chief C. R. Tidwell directs officers to clear the city of hoboes and arrest unlicensed peddlers selling from conveyances. Those seized may be jailed or required to buy licenses at city hall. President Roosevelt endorses Christmas seal sales in a prior statement.
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Monroe
C. R. Tidwell
Buliain Board
Roosevelt
Christmas Seals Mailed From Bastrop Parish
More than 75 000 Christmas seals were mailed to residents of Morehouse parish by the parish tuberculosis and public health association. Funds from the sale support health education and tuberculosis treatment. recipients were asked to return a dollar or the seals using the enclosed return envelope.
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Bastrop
Morehouse Parish
Parish
Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
F. P. Robinson
Workers dig up 100-year-old shoe in basement find
In Point Pleasant West Virginia workmen uncover an ancient shoe while digging an old basement. The brogan is a feathered style with the side cut to shape and a wooden peghing heel attached.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Wheel Chair Sought by Collinston Missionary Society
The Collinston Methodist Missionary society seeks a wheelchair at moderate cost for a resident unable to walk but working as a housekeeper. Those with a chair for sale should contact any society member in Collinston.
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Collinston
Shrinking man gains 15 pounds at Talullah church supper
Hans Nelson of Minneapolis, once 5 ft 10 in and 190 pounds, has gained 15 pounds since doctors diagnosed Ostiamalacia. He visits Tallulah for a Presbyterian church fellowship supper marking the Southern Presbyterian church’s 75th anniversary and the fifteenth.
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Hans Nelson
Minneapolis
Associated Press
Presbyterian Church
Tallulah
Southern Presbyterian Church
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