Rayville board to consider gas line construction proposal
Rayville mayor and board of aldermen plan to act on a petition by 150 taxpayers seeking a special election to issue bonds totaling 90 000 to 100 000 to finance a gas pipeline from the Monroe field seventeen to twenty miles for domestic and industrial use. A New Orleans engineers survey will set costs and safeguards before the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Willis, Jr
New Orleans
Monroe Field
Petiton
Polar base at Point Barrow eyed for future Navy aviation
The National Geographic Society bulletin notes Point Barrow Alaska as a potential future operating base for Arctic exploration. It discusses possible land existence, economic value, and planting a flag by future generations. It highlights Arctic life, rich fisheries, and calmer summer weather aiding air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Point Barrow
Alaska
Navy
North Pole
National Geographic Survey
Coast Territory
Arctic
Norway
New Foundland
Iceland
Bulletin
Pole
Nansens Drifter
South Pole
Governor Russell Grants Three More Pardons
Jackson Mississippi December threes pardons issued by Governor Russell Friday. They freed J Tom Watts serving a second year of a four year term for bigamy in rf county. Marshal Aldridge from Tishomingo county on a two year sentence for manufacturing liquor with suspended sentence. Cleve Harper freed under a suspended sentence for a two year liquor manufacturing conviction in Alcorn county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Russell Friday
J. Tom Watts
Rf County
Marshal Aldridge
Tishomingo County
Cleve Harper
Alcorn County
Completion of Ouachita River Project Assured
Congressman Riley J. Wilson announced that federal funds cover all locks and dams on the Ouachita River up to Camden Arkansas. He said $45,000 is available for channel improvements separate from the locks and dams and noted a July balance of $343,808 for maintenance, with no new legislation needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Ouachita River
Camden
Ark
Riley J. Wilson
Monroe
Wilson Aso
Wilson
Ouachita
Studebaker Adopts Flat Rate Plan for Service Time
Studebaker shifts to a flat rate billing plan for service work to standardize pricing and speed up turnaround. The move aims to simplify customer charges and reduce guesswork on labor costs, improving efficiency and transparency.
Farm youths hailed as healthiest of the year at Chicago show
At the International Livestock show in Chicago 1500 farm youths heard the presidents of major railroads stress agriculture as a prime career. Gladys Hughes 15 of Mississippi and Albert Haskell 16 of Colorado named country’s healthiest girl and among the healthiest boys after health exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Gladys Hughes
Moorhead
Sunflower County
Mississippi
Albert Haskell
Grand Junction
Colorado
Miss Hughes
Young Heskett
Stude Baker Christmas Idea Sparks Holiday Cheer
A note proposes a festive season theme at Stude Baker with a Christmas twist. Local readers consider decorations and a community event plan aiming to boost holiday spirit.
Audience Seated as Chairman Urged to Speak Up
In a tense moment the speaker was urged to take the chair after twenty minutes of audience chatter. The room's focus shifted as a call was made for leadership to address the gathering.
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Figures Introduced at Louisiana and Arkansas Line Hearing
Hattiesburg Mississippi hearing day two of railroad commissioners featured figures from the Mississippi Central and Louisiana and Arkansas roads. They argued the Beaumont branch of Gulf Mobile and Northern must stay under control, stressing the line’s strategic importance over the 26 mile purchase. Witnesses included H R Wilson and B T Atkinson with Natchez and other boards of trade awaiting testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana and
Arkansas Line
Hattiesburg
Miss
Bee
Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad Company
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Boards of Trade and Chamber of Commerces
Natchez
Brookhaven
Columbia
Hatthesburgh
Shreveport
Mobile
Beeaumont
Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad Company
Mississippi Central Railroad Company
Mississippi Central
Louisiana and Arkansas Roads
Gulf, Mobile
Why Studebaker Cars Are Common in Monroe Photo Pick
Phone 79 for an explanation about why Studebaker cars appear frequently in Monroe. The note cites a local pattern or promotion and invites readers to call for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Monroe
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Rayville Board
National Geographical Society
Gov
Russell
North Grand Street
Cong
Hudson
I. A. Breard, Sr
E. R. Breard Garage
Walnut St
Scaife & CO
DeSiard Street
Everett True
Wan J
South Grand St
Monroe, la
Hayden-Brown Insurance Agency
Central Savings Bank
Arent Investment Corp., Inc
Coats
Smith Bros., Ltd
Outfitters
Milady
Whitman's & Johnston’s
Ansco
Chase-Amman Drug Co., Ltd
DeSiard and Second Streets
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