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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
5
Motorists are urged to test storage battery cells regularly at a Willard service station. Tom Monk explains testing each cell with a hydrometer, recording readings, and checking seasonal charge to prevent freezing or overheating. A test card records gravity readings to detect battery or electrical system trouble early.
A baby show for white children under five will be a feature of the Ouachita Valley Exposition and Poultry Show to be held January 7 to 11. Two divisions include health based judging and a baby beauty contest. Health exams by local doctors and nurses will be offered with free entrance. Headquarters will open soon in the Weaks building on North Third Street.
Police investigated a break in at Bond's bakery located at 311 Harrison street. The rear door was smashed to gain entry but no items were reported missing after officers checked the premises.
The Monroe and West Monroe Chamber of Commerce adopted a sympathy resolution for Dr Harold Carney a civic leader not a member. The tribute notes his active role in Twin Cities parish and civic betterment and directs copies to the bereaved family and local press.
Edward Barrett Smith, 35, charged with the murder of Dr. Marvin Cappel in Alexandria, was moved to Rapides parish jail pending a sanity commission examination early next week. He had been housed in the asylum at Pineville and previously faced hostility in Alexandria. The report is from United Press with dateline Brooklyn.
P J Nett, assistant to Missouri Pacific Railroad President L W Baldwin, toured Monroe yesterday. He heads the Missouri Pacific Transportation Company overseeing buses and the expanding department within the system.
Dodge Brothers announces a Transitone bus radio set designed for city coaches. The system, installed in Woodward Avenue service in Detroit, uses a three stage receiver with two front and rear speakers to provide clear sound without disturbing conversations. A designed, nonintrusive tone ensures audible programs for passengers across the coach. Tranchita, 12, admits starting a fire at Public School 48 to gain a hero’s role after reporting it for safety.
Chrysler reports four Imperial cars set new marks on trans continental runs and at an Omaha dirt track. Dr Garnet Manning and companions completed a 2577 mile Sydney journey in 3 days 2 hours 27 minutes, beating fastest train by 24 hours and the rail record by 11 hours 16 minutes. Beith of Albury driving an Imperial “72” broke Melbourne to Sydney records with an average speed of 56.47 mph for a total of 576 miles.
The Natural Gas company is completing an 8 inch supply line from C. C. Bell Manufacturing to Monroe Veneer in West Monroe. The 3 000 foot main will deliver gas to the veneer factory early next week, ending years of wood heating.
Federal Judge Ben Dawkins in New Orleans upholds provisions of the Louisiana community property tax law allowing husband and wife to file separate income tax returns.
O B Morton of Ouachita National Bank cites Art Nolan as example of profitable small scale farming. Nolan bought a 4 acre tract on Bayou DeSiard near Moneroe for about 190 dollars per acre and produced 20 bales of cotton plus peas and corn, netting around 1000 dollars after costs. Morton argues widespread adoption could boost regional prosperity.
The State Board of Barber Examiners lists the fourth quarterly examinations in Alexandria and New Orleans with dates in 1920 and 1950. The Alexandria session begins at eight oclock in the Evangelina Hotel Barber Shop. New Orleans events start at four oclock at Moler College for whites and Moler Barber College for related. Barbers taking general exams must bring permit and tones.
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