Champion Liars Showing Honesty in Burlington Tale
In Burlington Wisconsin on December 11 1934 O C Hulett leader of the Liars cult announced honest liars are better this year with 4509 candidates for the 1935 Champion Liar. He cites original stories such as a hotel bedbug tale and mocks police mosquito sting tests for drunk drivers, noting the era's humor and local color.
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Burlington
Wis
O. C. Hulett
Hulett
B. J. Hall
Mabel, Ore
Arthur Brady
Bristol
Penn
Brady
Civil Service Exams Open for Various Federal Positions
The U S civil service commission announces open competitive exams in Washington D C for posts including Awning Maker at 1860 dollars, Senior Animal Husbandman Genetics at 4600, Social Worker Psychiatric at 2000 and Junior social worker at 1800, Senior Chemist Distillation at 4600, Welding Engineer 2600 to 3800, across agencies such as National Park Service Bureau of Animal Industry Veterans Administration Alcohol Tax Unit and Navy. Specifications require defined education and experience. full details from Mrs W A O Kelly secretary at Monroe post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Veterans’ Administration
Treasury Department
Navy Department
W. A. O'Kelly
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Monroe Post Office
West Monroe Cyclist Injured in Washington Street Crash
Woodrow Hendrie of West Monroe suffers a cut ankle after being allegedly hit by La Rue Sullivan’s car at the Washington and North Second streets intersection. The incident occurred yesterday.
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Woodrow Hendrie
West Monroe
la Rue Sullivan
Washington and
North Second Streets
Obituary notices for Cooper and Moore in Monroe area
Mrs. Louis Melvina Cooper 69 died at home in Swartz leaving husband C. H. Cooper and children Dora Musick Bill Tom Joe and D W Richie plus sister Mrs Steve Bowens Advance Mo. Funeral 2 p m at home then 2 30 at Assembly of God with Rev T W Wagnon. Interment Spring Hill. Gilbert Henry Moore 37 Armour Packing cashier died in Monroe hospital from pneumonia. Body to Lake Charles for funeral and interment.
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Louis Melvina Cooper
Swartz
C. H. Cooper
Dora Musick
Bill Cooper
Tom Cooper
Joe Cooper
D. W. Richie
Steve Bowens
Advance
Assembly of God Tabernacle
T. W. Wagnon
Spring Hill Cemetery
Gilbert Henry Moore
Armour Packing Company
Pnaemonia
Moore
Armour Company
Monroe
Lake Charles
Moore Rites Held for Lake Charles Native at Orange Grove
Obituary notes funeral services for a Lake Charles resident at Orange Grove cemetery on Thursday. The deceased is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Moore of Lake Charles.
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Orange Grove
Social Agencies Meet Friday to Plan Toy Shop Distribution
The Council of Social Agencies will hold its December meeting at the First Christian church Friday at noon. Final plans for the toy shop operation and distribution of playthings to underprivileged children will be discussed. A committee will be named to report officer nominations for the next year, and a general year end activities report will be given.
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Council of Social Agencies
First Christian Church
All Day Conference Slated at Immanuel Baptist West Monroe
Baptists from Monroe West Monroe and nearby towns will attend a one day Bible conference at Immanuel Baptist church in West Monroe on Thursday. The schedule includes 10 am morning session 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm afternoon sessions with speakers Rev L T Hastings Rev I J Brooks Rev C R Johnson Rev D D Cantrell Rev A G Anderson Rev W E James and Rev A H Johnson. Topics cover The Bible Whose Book Is It Soul Winning Whose Job Is It Prophecy Is It Being Fulfilled What Think Ye of Christ Calvary What Happened There The Holy Spirit What Is He To You. Evening 6:30 pm prayer praise and testimony then 7:30 pm discussion on The Lord's Return Is It the Blessed Hope.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Immanuel Baptist Church
L. T. Hastings
I. J. Brooks
C. R. Johnson
D. D. Cantrell
A. G. Anderson
City Court Dockets Show Several Sentences by Judge Harper
Yesterday in city court Judge W M Harper presided over cases including Albert Barnes charged with drawing and displaying a shotgun fined $100. Marion Belt and Ivy Lewis each received 60 day terms for disturbing the peace. Clinton Bawcom admitted resisting an officer and faced fines of $25 and $7.50 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Lemroy Thomas was sentenced to eight months for larceny.
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W. M. Harper
Albert Barnes
Marion Belt
Ivy Lewis
Clinton Bawcom
Lemroy Thomas
Musketeer Hero Fights Guards In Calais Escape
Onslow Stevens as Aramis stars in The Three Musketeers at the Paramount theater on Thursday and Friday. The feature presents the defense of Queen Anne from Cardinal guards while court scheming unfolds. Popeye the Sailor in King of Mardi Gras is the extra attraction.
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Onslow Stevens
Aramis
RKO Radio
Calais
France
Alexandre Dumas
Paramount Theater
Popeye the Sailor
Auto Collision Reported at City Intersection
Mrs. W. T. Rhodes of 513 Pine Street told police her car was struck Wednesday at the South Second Street and Texas Avenue intersection. The other driver involved was not identified.
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W. T. Rhodes
Pine Street
South Second Street
Texas Avenue
Monroe delegation heads to Texas Baptist music meet
A delegation from Monroe led by L. A. Stulce of the First Baptist church will attend the Southwest Baptist Church Music Conference in Fort Worth Texas on December 16 and 17. Stulce sits on the Louisiana executive committee as hundreds of choir directors and song leaders from seven states will attend. The final session will feature a performance of The Messiah by a large group.
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Monroe
L. A. Stulce
First Baptist Church
Southwest Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Texas
Stulce
Louisiana
Two Named Delegates Chosen by Louisiana Governor
Mayor W. P. Foster and Charles A. Phillips editor of the Jonesville News have been appointed by Gov. Q. O. K. Allen to serve as delegates from Jonesville Louisiana.
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Jonesville, la
W. P. Foster
Charles A. Phillips
The
Jonesville
QO. K. Allen
Rivers and Harbors Congress Set for New Orleans Meeting
Delegates scheduled to attend a Rivers and Harbors congress in New Orleans this month to discuss harbor improvements and port development. The event gathers representatives from maritime interests to coordinate on infrastructure and policy.
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New Orleans
New Mail Service Starts Between Jonesville Georgetown Ferriday
A new truck mail route linking Jonesville Georgetown and Ferriday began operation by local post office authorities. The Lions Club spearheaded the change to ensure a regular rail connection schedule at Ferriday and Georgetown.
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Jonesville
Georgetown
Ferriday
Jonesville Lions Club
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