Ouachita Parish Special Election Bond Proposal Noted
The proclamation for a December 20 1927 special election in Sub Road District Number One Ouachita Parish Louisiana seeks voter approval to incur debts up to 156 000 dollars for opening and constructing permanent roads and bridges. Polling places are listed across Ward Three and Ten precincts with designated commissioners and clerks.
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Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Court House
John T. Bryant
J. T. Davis
Louise Endom
F. T Smith
Peter's Furniture Co
Fred A. Coon
David Marx
S. J. Riveire
J. A. Smith
C. Eason
Guy P. Stubbs
C. G. Eliott
R. N. Slater
Mary Lee Wooten
B. J. Renaud
Clear View
W. H. Ricks
R. D. Swayze
Eugene Zanone
C. B. McQuiller
E. B. Johnston
Louisiana Training School
F. J. Cox
Frank C. Breece
R. D. Farr
Eva B. Hanna
Uriah W. Pickens
Parlor City Lumber Company
Fred C. Endom
L. W. Pallett
T. C. Wooley
H. L. Waldroup
C. A. Dowdy
Ward Ten
Natatorium
M. M. Munholland
T. L. Tippitt
Joe Petagna
Ernest Fudicator
R. E. Major, Jr
North Side
Emanuel G. Sugar
Joe Dawkins
K. Henniger
C. D. Oakley
J. K. Brothers
Henry Haas
W. D. Kramer
Louis A. Breard
Abe Arent
James M. Cobb
C. R. Russell
Ben Lieber
M. W. Stroud
Ben J
J. Renwick
H. C. Cole
Joe Renwick, Jr
G. F. Breard
A. F. McCaleb
Fred M. Hill
Monroe
A. D
Theo
F. Terzia
Mrs Shotwell Wins Riverside Ladies Golf Meet
In Riverside country club weekly Ladies Day event Mrs. A Shotwell tops with a net 38 on nine holes. Runner up is Mrs George Hyle with net 41. third place tie among Mrs Charles Phillips Mrs Fr F Millsaps and Mrs Tom Sullivan with 42.
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George Hyle
Riverside Country Club
Riverside Club
Jack Keefe
Shotwell
Charles Phillips
Fr. F. Millsaps
Tom Sullivan
St's
F. F
Georgia Tech Declines Inter-SC Game for Title Defense
The Ramblin Wreck of Georgia Tech, Southern Conference champion, won’t defend its title against a conference rival or a non-conference foe as faculty announce. A Georgia victory would have crowned national champions, boosting Dixie prestige. Notre Dame’s win denies that crown, but Tech remains undisputed Dixie champion with Thomason and Mizzell earning credit for key plays.
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Tech
Georgia Tech
University of Tennessee
Georgia
Dixie
Notre Dame
Thomason and
Mizzel
Tornado
Duel for Universal Light Heavyweight Title Slates Two Champs
After months of wrangling the light heavyweight class has two claimants Jim Slattery recognized by the National Boxing Commission and Tommy Loughran by the New York Commission. The public deserves a clear champion and the two fighters will meet in the ring to settle who truly wears the crown.
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Jim Slattery
National Boxing Commission
Tommy Loughran
New York Commission
Slattery
Loughran
Scouting rule abandoned by colleges as old method returns
Colleges revert to gathering opponent dope after scrapped non scouting rule. Officials and supporters privately shared observations, while newspapers detailed games. Alabama coach Wallace Wade, with a youth laden 1927 squad, hopes for a stronger 1928 season led by backfield ace Billy Hicks from Pine Bluff high school.
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Crimson Tide
Alabama University
Wallace Wade
Wade
Billy Hicks
Pine Bluff High School
Natal boy stars in Dundee School 100 and 220 yard wins
In Natal at Dundee School sports a boy named D. Joubert ran 100 yards in 9 4-5 seconds, then in a later 100 yard race with a ten yard concession finished in 9 4-5 seconds to win easily. He also ran 220 yards in 22 seconds, beating the field by about 80 yards.
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Associated Press
Natal
South Africa
Dundee
D. Joubert
Joubert
Tulane Cagers Work Hard For Christmas Opener
Tulane basketball coach Bernie Bierman drills a large squad as the Olive and Blue prepare for a Christmas season opener against North Carolina. Captain Jack Chatelaine leads tryouts with about 350 candidates reporting for daily workouts and a projected strong season for the Greenies.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Bernie Bieerman
Tulane
Greenies
University of North Carolina
Bierman
Jack Chatelaine
Woolen Walshe
Bruno Stolley
B. Harvey
K. Brewer
Preston Savoy
F. Poggi
N. Wood
Derry Drezinski
Elmer Massey
J. Odon
Bill Blumberg
Jimmy Lytle
Billy Marx
G. Mathews
M. White
Crawford Davison
Henry Meyer
Cliff Arbo
Wilmer Jones
Jones
B. Wise
F. Hatchell
Howard Fraser
Brischard Baumbech
Herbert Ford
Leonard Chamberlain
Tatham Eskrigge
John B. Menville
J. Williamson
George Stahler
P. Kahle
Charles Aye
Kenneth Setzler
Wilmer Price
Star of the backfield for Alabama in quest for title
The article notes Hicks as a standout back in the Alabama lineup adding he runs well, plunges, and passes with a cool head. It mentions Wade may have other strong players like Hubert, Brown, Barnes, Winslett, Prichard, Holmes, or Taylor ready to step up and challenge rivals as the season unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Alabama
Wade
Hubert
Brown
Barnes
Winslett
Prichard
Holmes
Taylor
Linemen Favored As Field Captains In 1928 Survey
New York December 7 Linemen are favored over backfield players to captain college football teams in 1928 by 31 to 15 a roundup of selections from 46 institutions revealed today. Thirty five of the colleges are in the east. The practice aims to distribute laurels more evenly since back field men often gain prominence during a season. Princeton continues the postwar tradition of choosing a lineman as captain.
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Associated Press
New York
East
Princeton
Rockne And Zuppke Praise Each Other At Banquet
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne and Illinois coach Bob Zuppke lauded one another at a Western Conference meeting banquet. Rockne called Zuppke a great coach and a genius while Zuppke praised Rockne as the star speaker and a genius, noting Illinois’ 12 12 tie with Iowa State as the season’s only blot on the record.
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Chicago
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Bob Zuppke
Illinois
Zuppke
Rockne
Zoppke
Tillnois
Iowa State
Finois
Northwestern
Michigan
Yost
Racing meetings continue in New Orleans and Tijuana
The report notes ongoing racing meetings in New Orleans and Tijuana. Other sports items include the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues annual convention in Dallas and a boxing bout Willie Smith versus Domi Nick Petrone scheduled for 10 rounds in Cleveland.
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New Orleans
Tijuana
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Dallas
Willie Smith
Dominick Petrone
Cleveland
Leon Price Chosen Centenary Football Captain
Leon Price of Shreveport was elected captain of the Centenary College football team for next year. The Associated Press report notes his leadership as a key factor.
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Leon Price
Associated Press
Shreveport
Centennary
Fights Roundup From Newark to Los Angeles
Boxing results from cities include Ray Miller defeating Pete Nebo in Newark. Art Wiegand and Frankie Wine drew in Indianapolis. Micky O'Dowd beat Jimmie Dalton in Muncie. Baby Stribling defeated Kid Dorland in Atlanta. Vince Dundee outpointed Baby Joe Gans in Los Angeles. Battling Clemons knocked out Artie Schere in Mason City.
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Indianapolis
Art Wiegand
Buffalo
Frankie Wine
Roundup
Mont
Drew
Micky O'Dowd
Muncie
Ind
Jimmie Dalton
Atlanta
Herbert
Baby) Stribling
Kid” Dorland
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles
Vince Dundee
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Mason City
Battling Clemons
Atchison
Artie Schere
St. Paul
Georgia Tech uses film study to scout Georgia
In Atlanta on December 7, Georgia Tech football staff watched a film of Herdigs McCrary racing against Florida. Tornado coaches and players studied the screen depiction to spot how he found openings, and McCrary then showed few weaknesses in the actual game.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Walton Street
Tornado
Herdigs McCrary
Florida
Bill Alexander
the Tornado
McCrary
Slattery and Loughran Face Off For World Light Heavy Title
New London December reports focus on a proposed NBA elimination format. Jimmy Slattery, NBA light heavyweight champion, meets Tommy Loughran, New York champ, at Madison Square Garden to decide the world title with Leo Lomski as next logical challenger.
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Jimmy Slattery
Tommy Loughran
Associated Press
New London
Conn
Dee
Thomas E. Donnahue
National Boxing Association
Buffalo
Philadelphia
New York
Slattery-Loughran
Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Ends and ads for re
Ends and advertisements for renewal actions reported in the News-Star. Includes brief notices of contracts and solicitations with local officials and organizations.
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Monroe News-Star
News
Hitt Will Captain Chocs Next Season
Stanfield Dick Hitt of Clinton was elected captain of the Mississippi college football team for next year. The report notes his quarterback role and leadership as the squad prepares for the upcoming season.
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Hitt
CHOCS
Associated Press
Clinton
Miss
Stanfield
Dick” Hitt
Nighe
Mississippi
Sheriff Sale Notice in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita Valley National Farm Loan Association v.s. G R Hubbard. A writ of fi fa issued by the Fourth Judicial District Court of Ouachita Parish orders seizure and sale of the south half of the northeast quarter of section 26, township 17 north, range 1 east, at Monroe court house. The sale is to the highest bidder, subject to The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans lien, with installments due, on dates December 6 1927 and December 7 14 21 28 January 4.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Ouachita
Fife
al Costa
Federal Land Bank of New Orleans
Milton Coverdale
Sherif
Monroe
Monroe Building & Loan Association v Johnson Property Sale
In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court the seizure in the Monroe case titles Lots 3 4 and 5 in Square Two of Delery's Second Addition Monroe Louisiana are to be sold at public auction. Sale to occur at the front door of the Monroe Court House on January 7 1928 between legal hours. Terms cash to highest bidder. Property fronts Grammont Street 150 feet and runs 150 feet deep. Sale notice dated December 6 1927 with publication through December 28 and January 4 1928.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
West Monoe
T. E. Flournoy
West Monroe
Louisiana
Milton Coverdale
Monroe
Monroe Building & Loan Association
George Johnson
Fourth Judicial District Court
Ouachita
Delery
Grammont Street
SHERIFI S SALE IN LOUISIANA LAND AUCTION
The Realty Investment Company sued Mrs Etta Blewett widow in Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court. A writ seized Lot 20 Square 88 in Lee Avenue addition Monroe Louisiana for sale at public auction between legal hours. Cash with appraisal benefit to the highest bidder. Monroe La Dec 6 1927 with further sale dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherifi
the Realty Investment Company, Ltd
Etta Blewett
W. J. Blewett
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Home Realty and Development Co., Inc
Lee Avenue
Monroe
Louisiana
Milton Coverdale
Election Proclamation From Ouachita Parish Police Jury
Public notice states authority under Ordinance No 980 for Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Proclamation announces an official action by the Police Jury and outlines the legal basis and scope of the election-related order.
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Parish
Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
Ouachita Valley National Farm Loan Association Foreclosure Sale
A foreclosure sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana where the Ouachita Valley National Farm Loan Association seeks the sale of property described as the south half of the northwest quarter and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter in section 2 township 17 north range 2 east. The sale takes place in front of the courthouse in Monroe within legal hours on a Saturday in January 1958 and the bid is subject to the lien and mortgage of the Federal Land Bank.
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Northwest Quarter
Southeast Quarter
Township 17
Range 2
Fife
Professionals in Port Arthur Dental and Medical Providers
A fragmented list of medical and dental professionals appears with names such as Dr Poole Portis Dr Seymour Saloman and Dr C H Moose ly and clinics occupying Ouachita Bank Building spaces. Includes offices and home numbers for Ear Nose and Throat Eye and General Surgery Osteopathic and Internal Medicine practitioners along with obstetrics gynecology and specialty services.
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Carrney M&m
Ouachita Bank
James Edwin Wallworth
Oak St Court House Square
and Tisdale
Res
T. Still
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Manus Hwilman
Quill
Bank of
Quachita
Allan
Monroe Veneer Company, Inc
Parish of
J. H. Totten
W. C. Tuttle
Murray Hudson
Mon
Roe
W. G Tuttle
Murray Hludson
Forse
Louisi
Lansg
la. A
Allan Sholars
Henry Bernstein
Nora Downes
Corporation
J. David Baughman
Lousiana
Gonth Cenies
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Great Britain
A. Shotwell
Holly” Hollingsworth
Tulane Cagers
Olive and Blue Quintet
North Carolina University
Newark
N. J
Ray Miller
Pete Nebo
Sheriff's Sale
National Dental Paxluks
Poole Portis
Ouachita Nat’! Bank
Graves
Ur & J Young
Young Physicians and Surgeons
Ouachite Bank
GRAY
Ouachita Nat
Seymour Saloman
Chase Amman
Vandegale Osteopathic
Centra! Savings Bank
W& Jones
Irma
Womer
Ouachite National Bank
Kingiffice
LIA Rea
Lax Irs
Vaughan GO Wright
UX A & Fisher
Collens
J T Frenca
Parmacy
A B Gregory
T. A. Mitchell
Stanley Place
DeSiard Road
C H Moosely
Peters
Ouachita National Bank
UK & O& Tile
New South Urug
Franbee Obstetrics and
Uachite National Bank
Rew
Ehig
Murphey
Jampe M
Russ
Masseur Palmer
Heartence
Emerson Res
Merson Dental Surgeons
Fice
Ammen
Vaeaomreniijienneaelai
Bennett Uror
Peret Res
Eve Mar
Ouachita Bank Phone DE Philis
Gayle
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