Conference outlines farm loan drive for nine districts
A Louisiana production conference opened in New Orleans to explain farm loan availability and the extension program. Jesse B. Kent and R. L. Thompson outlined plans to reach 62 parishes with headquarters in Shreveport Baton Rouge and other cities as dates stretch December 18 to December 22.
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Jesse B.kent
New Orleans
Atta Illis
R. L. Thompson
Baton Rouge
Decem‘ville
Auswer
Shreveport
Tchitoches
Alexander
Jennings
Opember
Bossier
DeSoto
Red
le Claiborne
Bienville
Beauregard
Tellos
Alex
Aline
St. Landry
St. Marreach
Coupee
West Baton
Eria
Iberville
St. Martin Hevedson
Terrebonne
Assumpension
St. James
St. John
Rom Ss
Lafourche
Jefferson
Tes
Channel of Black Bayou Improved Near West Monroe
About 100 men work southwest of West Monroe to straighten and deepen the Black Bayou channel. A. W. Riggs supervises the project, one of the city’s largest since the flood levee. Completion will improve drainage though 66 days of labor, with dynamite to clear logs along the right-of-way. Jean Ballard of Biloxi joins Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Iowa.
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West Monroe
Black Bayou
Bancroft Bay Company
A. W. Riggs
Riggs
Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No
Ouachita Parish
PHI Beta Kappa
Des Moines
Jean Ballard
Biloxi, Miss
University of Iowa
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Military Day Celebrated At Louisiana State University
Colorful events mark Military Day at LSU as the Twentieth Pursuit Group from Barksdale Field arrives for a 1 55 PM aerial display over campus. cadet corps parade flags ceremony and seating for the LSU versus Tennessee game follow along with intermission color cards and a dance and tea for visiting officers hosted by Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Alpha Iota Rho.
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The
Louis State University
L. S. U.-Tennessee
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Cadet Corps
Tennessee
Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
University
Alpha Iota Rho
Girl Who Eloped To California Is Wedded
Announcement from ERos Louisiana says Miss Dorothy Massey and Gibson McManus wed on November 18 in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home performed by Rev. Amis of Chatham. Dorothy, daughter of Ocie Massey, had earlier eloped with W L Oglesbee and lived on the Oglesbee farm. The couple plan to reside on a nearby farm.
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Eros
Dorothy Massey
Gibson McManus
Ams
Chatham
McManus
Ocie Massey
Oglesbee
California
W. WL. Oglesbee
R. MceManus
J. Q. McManus
More Loans Reported By Home Owners Corp
Six more loans were reported by the Home Owners' Corporation on Friday. Manager Robert Breard Jr. lists recipients including H. A. Armstrong 1619.88 on Linderman Avenue West Monroe and Charles H. Siscon 1760 at 3903 Polk Street. The manager says several more loans are expected to close in the next few days.
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Home Owners’ Corporation
Robert Breard, Jr
H. A. Armstrong
Linderman Avenue
West Monroe
Charles H. Siscon
Polk Street
William G. Doris
Natchitoches Road
Wil Harris
Jackson Street
Joe Duncan
Breard Street
Ramal Davis
Grammont Street
Monroe Welfare Group Plans For Christmas
A Monroe Welfare association special meeting outlined Christmas plans and Good Fellows activities. Mrs. L. W. Mobley and Mrs. Blanche Granary named purchasing committee while Mrs. Jonas Selig and Mrs. S. H. McClary were chosen to visit homes and report needs. Mrs. W. A. Walker, Sr. reported on financing the Mary Goss home, a local negro institution.
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Monroe Welfare Association
Good Fellows
L. W. Mobley
Blanche Granary
Jonas Selig
S. H. McClary
W. A. Walker
Mary Goss
RFC Invests 425 Million in Bank Stock Across Banks
The RFC has invested 425 million dollars in capital notes and preferred stock of 1 275 banks to spur lending liquidity. Board approvals finalize the purchases with 256 banks represented, including 11 large New York institutions, accounting for about 108 million. The chair, Jesse H Jones, notes bank stock holders do not approve these authorizations.
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Washington
RFC
Jesse H. Jones
New York
Seven Die in Sault Ste. Marie Home Fire
A fire in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan killed seven people after a stove overheat started the blaze. Victims include Genevieve Hibb lin and her four children, plus Erline Orr and her daughter Constance. The home interior burned before neighbors discovered the blaze.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Genevieve Hibblin
Genevieve
Catherine
Jerome
Ernest
Erline Orr
Constance
NRA weighs board plan balancing labor and consumer input
The NRA plans new governmental boards that would include labor and consumer representatives to observe coded industries. Labor would gain a front seat with reviewing authorities, while business resist to maintain the current relations. Consumer representation would elevate customer input to a privileged status alongside labor. Hongkong is cited as a major trans shipment port.
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Washington
NRA
Hugh 5S
Johnson
Positive relief claims for Blue Star Ointment cooling skin
The advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment as a fast acting topical treatment that cools and soothes irritated skin. It claims to penetrate pores to kill itch from rash tetter eczema ringworm and toe itch, ending itching and aiding healing.
Lotus Club to Hold Its Annual Meeting
The Lotus Club, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday to elect officers for the coming year. A Dutch lunch will follow, with a casino tournament after the meeting. Harry G. Frazer serves as secretary treasurer.
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Lotus Club
The
Lotus Club, Inc
Harry G. Frazer
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