Winnsboro Voters Consider Bond Issue for City Improvements
The council outlines a bond plan to fund water mains extensions sewerage disposal plant for 5 000 people water filtration storage for fire protection a new municipal building and related facilities totaling about 83 000 with federal aid and town funds to cover the rest. Additional highway paving and rights of way extensions were noted as completed or planned including a post office new school board offices stores and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Winnsboro
Louisiana Highway Department
Missouri Pacific
Louisiana Highway Commission
Parish School Board
Missing Southern Cross Giant Air Boat Sparks Dakar Search
Senegal December reports a wide search for Air France giant flying boat Southern Cross after four motor mail plane with crew of five radioed motor failure near Dakar. Jean Mermoz, aboard for his 25th Atlantic crossing, reported excellent weather before silence over Natal.
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Dakar
Senegal
Southern Cross
Natal
Brazil
Jean Mermoz
Mermoz
5 Arch
Air France
Africa
South America
Ball Seizes Control Of Van Sweringen Rail System
The investigation tracks Henry Ball who bought Van Sweringen holdings at auction in 1935 and now controls 249 interlinked companies including seven railways and mines. He states he has not exercised power over the vast system though it includes railroads and fuel purchases. Morgan syndicate faces losses and possible summons over the sale. Ball testifies amid questions from Senator Wheeler about the deal and the extent of his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Democrat
Montana
Ball
van Sweringen
O Yy van Sweringen
Indiana
Max Lowenthal
Lowenthal
Mid- American Corporation
Morgan
Senate
Senate Munitions Committee
J. P. Morgan
Needy Families Seek Christmas Help From Good Fellows
A plea solicits Christmas aid for widowed mothers and children via the Good Fellows Fund. Letters from a 13 year old and an 11 year old describe poverty and desire for shoes and fruit, urging Monroe readers to donate through The News Star and The World at 110 North Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellows Fund
Good Fellows
The
News- Star and the World
North Second Street
Monroe
Coast Guard Vessels Searched for Missing Boat Amid Gales
Erie endured a 40 mile gale as Coast Guard ships from Cleveland searched in vain for the boat. Five steel motorships faced heavy ice in Oneida lake as they tried to reach Sylvan Beach New York last night. Montana faced 16 inches of snow at Havre while northern Oregon saw a snowstorm close to mountain highways in Klamath county.
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Erie
Coast Guard
Cleveland
Oneida Lake
Sylvan Beach
N. Y
Havre
Montana
Klamath County
Ore
Ouachita Parish Voter Rules and 1938 Election Plans
Voter numbers in Ouachita parish range from about 10 000 to near 12 000 with a two year ineligibility for those who do not sign the poll books before deadline. The next general election for all parish voters is the 1938 congressional election with a possible special parish clerk of court term. West Monroe plans a 1938 city election and registration rules state current voters may vote through 1938 without new registration. New registrants must meet two years in state and one year in parish residency and may register at Miss Lillian Collins office in the courthouse starting January 2 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Pat S. Hamilton
West Monroe
Lillian Collins
Pope’s health improves but full medical exam refused
Work resumes as the pope, battling high blood pressure asthma and arterial disease, remains resistant to a complete medical examination. Vatican officials led by Cardinal Pacelli urge bed rest while prayers and diplomatic queries arrangements are adjusted after a night of guarded improvement. Are You A Good Fellow? first American horse breeding society formed in Louisville in 1891.
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Vatican
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Papal
Aminta Milani
Cardinal Pacelli
America
Louisville
Employes receive safety awards at Louisiana Ice and Coal plant
At the West Monroe plant monthly safety meeting Louisiana Safety Council awards were presented to four drivers for extensive accident free mileage. William Rodriguez lauded results and urged stricter vehicle maintenance and law enforcement, plus shorter hours to cut accidents.
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Louisiana Ice and Coal Company
Monroe
West Monroe
National Safety Council
William Rodriguez
Safety Board
State of
Louisiana
Glen W. Guyton
Ernest Moore
Clifton A. Brashier
W. B. Mann
Rodriguez
W. S. Moss
Cotton Crop Ginning Totals Rise From 1934 35
The census bureau reports 11,494,170 running bales ginned of this year’s cotton crop prior to December 1. This compares with 9,356,921 in 1935 and 9,019,854 in 1934, aided by delayed frost and reduced boll weevil damage.
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Bureau
Gifts Shower Honors Miss Mae Owen in Dubach
A gift shower for Miss Mae Owen in Dubach was hosted by Mrs. J. P. Voss Mrs. Allen Mitcham and Mrs. T. O. Dollar. Yellow and white crysanthemums decorated the reception room a miniature bride and groom centered the table and gifts filled a large yellow and white box as Rex Tatum sang. Refreshments concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Owen
J. P. Voss
Allen Mitcham
T. O. Dollar
Rex Tatum
Allen Mitchum
Thanksgiving Dinner Gathered Friends at Jordan Home
A Thanksgiving dinner for friends and relatives was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jordan in Downsville. Attendees included R. H. Redding and Floyd Redding families from West Monroe, Polly Avant of Downsville, Beulah Redding, Charles, John Herry, Alice, Floy Lee and Clifford Ray Redding, W. J. Jordan, Jr., Clarice Jordan, and Marie Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Jordan
R. H. Redding
West Monroe
Floyd Redding
Violet
Jean
Polly Avant
Downsville
Beulah Redding
Charles
John Herry
Alice
Floy Lee
Clifford Ray Redding
W. J. Jordan, Jr
Clarice Jordan
Marie Jordan
Resolution to close Black Bayou Lake to commercial fishing
Ouachita Parish Police Jury resolves to ask Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation to close Black Bayou Lake to commercial fishermen and ban nets and seines. Publication and posting required. roll call 1936. Also Sheriff sale notice for Universal Credit Company v C H Mallard with a 1936 Ford truck seizure scheduled December 19.
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Montgomery
Breard
Black Bayou Lake
Ouachita Parish
G. Rankin
State of
Louisiana
Commissioner of Conservation
J. L. Warren
E. H. Hill
Monroe
Sheriff's Sale Universal Credit Company
C. H. Mallard
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Parish
Ouachita
Argentina and Bolivia ponder pact support in arbitration council
Argentina's sub committee led by Castillo Najero discussed ratification of treaties as observers note only the anti war pact is widely approved. Enrique Finot of Bolivia pledged to join conciliation and Kellogg Briand but observers warn Bolivia faces decree rule with no congress session until next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castillo Najero
Argentina
Enrique Finot
Bolivia
Pension talk hints at limited moves for veterans aid
A congress committee may not pursue broad pension legislation the text notes. It suggests any major veterans bill next session would focus on gold star mothers whose life insurance ends in spring, with hope of action. A CCC Christmas dance at Company 4411 Calhoun camp is scheduled for Friday 9 pm to midnight with Jack Tracy and band, inviting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Calhoun CCC
Florida
Jack Tracy
Dog’s ashes honored after hero dog dies in fire
In Lynchburg Tennessee on December 7 the family of J J Hill woke to a blaze. The small dog saved its family but perished in the flames. Its ashes were buried with honors the next day amid a quiet ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hill
Calotabs Promote Cold Recovery After Night Dose
Calotabs are touted as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic to relieve colds. A dose of one or two tabs at night, repeating if needed, purges and cleanses mucus and toxins while aiding kidney elimination of poisons. The ad notes family packs cost twenty five cents and rid packs ten cents.
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Arthur McArthur
Associated Press
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Paramount News
Silly Symphony
Edmund Lowe
Elissa
Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan
Great Lakes Channel
St. Mary's
Bottle Neck
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
Don Walker
Detroit News
Sault St. Marie
Mich
Gary Cooper
Jean Arthur
MR. Deeds
Yolalerelinan
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Waite
Packards
Waite Cycle House
S. Grand St
Turkey
Istanbul
Dubach
Milton Coverdale
Heriff. Monroe
Lynchburg, Tenn
DeSiard
Home Furniture Co., Inc
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