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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

2

School Tax Discussion Planned by Barkdall Faulk PT group

Barkdall Faulk PT association plans a Friday night meeting at the school auditorium to discuss school tax, with Mrs. R H Gannaway presiding and a program led by several members. Major Arnold Bernstain outlines city plans for an enlarged school system, followed by talks on state standards, salaries, and per capita costs. The event uses National Educational Digest data and Louisiana Department of Education reports and is open to the public.

R. H. Gannaway Barkdall Faulk Parent-Teachers' Association C. E Ree Gannaway PT Association Arnold Bernstain FP. S&s. Mulhearn J. M. Myatt M. F. Lernard T. F. Terzia City School Board Louisiana H. K. Touchstone Barkdale Faulk School Enducational Alexandria Louisiana Department of Education

Fugitive Virgil Dunn Slips Past Guards Before Collapse

Virgil Dunn, an escapee from a state prison farm serving a life term for killing a Neshoba County deputy sheriff, slipped past inner guards then collapsed near the outer ring. About 60 shots were fired, with Dunn’s weapons empty when apprehended. an ambulance from Philadelphia was summoned. he lives six miles north of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Dunn Neshoba County

Bilbo vows state wide crackdown on crime in Mississippi

Governor Bilbo declares the capture of Virgil Dunn marks the start of a state wide campaign against lawbreakers. He says he used the national guard when Sheriff Beall needed help and will act again as needed to enforce prohibition laws. He warns bootleggers to move out and asserts he will lead enforcement despite legislative opposition.

Jackson Miss Virgil Dunn Bilbo National Guard Beall Herbert Hoover Andy Mellon Mississippi

Robbery Report From Calypso Street Area

Neal Scott, resident of 904 Calypso Street, told police he was robbed near Fourteenth and Grammont streets around 6 45 p m. A slim negro in a cap and overalls took $8 77, description limited to a slim man.

Neal Scott Calypso Street Fourteenth Grammont Streets

Scoutmasters Discuss Better Training Methods Session

A Scoutmasters meeting at First Methodist church featured talks on efficiency in youth training and plans for future activities. About 17 attendees, with L. B. Simpson presiding and W. Garnett as Seniormaster, set dates for a leadership course and a merit badge exposition on April 26 and 27.

First Methodist Church Methodist Church L. BR. Simpson Stout W. &. Garnett Leon Wamamond D. W. McEllroy Boy Scouts Simpson Executive Council Wise Shoe Company

Albert Marx Elected Kiwanis Club President at Hotel Monroe

Albert Marx was named president of the Kiwanis club in a noon election at Hotel Monroe. Louis Hullum won as first vice president with Guy Campbell as second. Judge Percy Sandel was elected district trustee. others include H. Masur, John Breard, T. O. Brown, E. J. Rivoire, C. E. Faulk, J. E. Dougherty and Jack Hayes. C C Huffman spoke on YMCA work as Mrs. J N Knowles sang with piano accompaniment by R A Irwin.

Albert Marx Kiwanis Club Monroe Louis Hullum Guy Campbell Percy Sandel H. Masur John Breard T. O. Brown J. Rivoire C. E. Faulk J. E. Doughtie Jack Hayes C. C. Huffman

Five Negro Boys Apprehended for Robberies

George Williams Solomon John Williams Willie Hodgman Talmadge Lewis and Joe Lewis, described as negro boys with no home and no schooling, were arrested after a spree of petty thefts. They admitted to prior car thefts and to robbing a sandwich stand on Sixth Street and other sites including a lunch stand near the Dreamland theater, taking food and ten packages of cigarettes.

George Williams Solomon Johnson Willie Hodgman Talmadge Lewis Joe Lewis Lewis Boys Sixth Street Frank Smith Pine Street Dreamland Theater Place of Business Raat

Scout Masters Plan Huge Day at January Meeting

The article notes a strong wish to build a major Scout day and states the next Scout masters meeting will be at First Presbyterian Church on the first Tuesday of January.

Ters First Presbyterian Church

Theus Resting After Tuesday Operation at Riverside

Judge J. C. Theus underwent a local anesthesia operation at Riverside sanitarium on Tuesday and is resting quietly with temperature returning to normal. Attorney Tom Price of Ruston also underwent surgery Tuesday and is reported in satisfactory condition today.

New Orleans Riverside Sanitarium J. C. Theus Theus Tom Price Ruston Riverside

Police Court Results and Fines In Local Case Load

Perry Hayden and Pat Mickel discharged in same case. Lucille Harris and Edna Otis fined for drunk and disorderly conduct. Willie Jenkins cited for traffic violation. Charlie Clark jailed 24 hours for trespassing. Vernon Webb Nora Burch and J Thompson jailed 24 hours. R R Parker fined for speeding. ODonnell Knopp cited drunken disorderly fines. Murphy fined for drunken disorderly and city hood bills listed. 10 days suspended sentence on certain charges.

Perry Hayden Pat Mickel Lucille Harris Edna Otis Earth Willie Jenkins Charlie Clark Vernon Webb Nora Burch J. ©. Thompson R. R. Parker Tom O'Donnell Joe Knopp H. EE. Murphy Hood

Sugar U. K. For Teeth Says M D

An eminent British medical authority argues sugar aids saliva flow and digestion, supporting teeth cleanliness. He warns of weight loss dieting harming health and urges nourishing foods and daily citrus fruit for enjoyment and dental care, endorsed by The Sugar Institute.

The Sugar Institute

Con O Kelly to Fight Jim Maroney at Madison Square Garden

Con O Kelly the Irish heavyweight now in the United States is signed to meet Jim Maroney of Boston in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden on December ai. The bout brings together two leading heavyweights in a planned New York showdown this winter.

New York Con O'Kelly Ireland Jim Maroney Boston Madison Square

Shreveport Selected for Attack Group Air Base

Secretary Davis announced the selection of the Shreveport site for the attack wing after a unanimous board recommendation. The 20 000 acre tract will devote 7 717 000 to build quarters and facilities with the remainder a bombing and machine gun range. The base will open after Congress funds, with 110 planes, 197 officers and 1 240 enlisted men planned. Langley and March fields host bombardment wings, Selfridge hosts the pursuit group.

Davis F. Trubee Davidson Army Aviation James &. Fochet Air Corps Special Board Shreveport Congress Davison Fechet Aviation Chiefs Army Air Corps Langley Field Hampton March Field Riverside Calif Selfridge Field Mount Clemens Mich

Third Attack Group At Galveston To Form New Wing

The unit now comprises 86 planes 30 officers and 380 enlisted men at Galveston Texas. The attack wing is to be fully organized by June 30 1991 with expansion of the third attack group commanded by Maj John H Jouett. It currently includes the eighth and ninety first attack squadrons and the sixtieth service squadron. The thirteenth and twenty sixth attack squadrons and the sixteenth photo section unite will be added from inactive status.

Galveston Texas John H Jouett

Nujol Health Boosts Fitness for Workers and Youth

A promotional piece argues hard work and night study plus Najol aid health and daily performance. It claims Najol is a pure natural substance with no medicine, designed to help the body function as nature intended and aid in toxin removal. The ad urges trying Najol for three months and says it is available at drugstores in sealed packs.

Nujol Laboratories Broadway New York Nujol

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