Fields Backs Water Rate Cut for Brownville and Baucomville
Harvey G. Fields of the Louisiana Public Service Commission supports a proposed water rate reduction in Brownville and Baucomville. The plan sets meter charges at five dollars, minimum at one fifty, and maximum water price at thirty cents per thousand cubic feet. A gas rate compromise for Brownville and Baucomville was also approved after residents pressed for lower charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownville
Baucomville
Here
Harvey G. Fields
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Frye Aft
Field
Brownville Water Company
B. B. McClendon
Fields
Public Service Commission
Black and White Ointment Skin Remedy Ad
For a quarter century Black and White Ointment has brought relief to rashes ringworm and pimples. Large can 25c. For quicker results use with Black and White Skin Soap.
Unity Service at Monroe Recreation Center Sunday
Unity services will be conducted at the Monroe Recreation Center at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The discourse theme is The Rewards of Observing the Law. Unity, headquartered in Kansas City, operates branches nationwide and abroad with study clubs and Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity
Monroe Recreation Center
DeSiard Street
Kansas City
Unity School
More deaths in farming than any other occupation last year
The report notes that more persons died in farm accidents than in any other occupation during the previous year. It highlights farm-related hazards and calls for improved safety measures.
Kendallville student wins LSU dramatics prize
Foy Van Delsen of Kendallville Indiana, a senior in speech at Louisiana State University, receives a $100 prize as the top dramatics student in the 1934 35 junior class. The Town and Gown Players award was decided by Dr C M Wise and two LSU staff members. The prize will be annual, based on play participation backstage work and directing practice plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy van Delsen
Kendallville
Ind
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge Dramatic Organization
C. M. Wise
L. S. U. Department of Speech
Allen Calls Landon Stingy In Presidential Comment
Former Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen praises Governor Alf M. Landon calling him stingy a compliment. He says the time has come for a stingy man to lead the United States noting Landon’s stance against excessive government spending as a path to economic security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
United States
Allen
Washington
Baseball Sees More Injuries Than Any Other Sport
A study notes baseball suffers the highest injury rate among major sports. Players across leagues report muscle strains, collisions, and overuse injuries. Medical researchers urge targeted conditioning and prudent workload management to reduce risk.
Service Union Hosts Meeting and Plans Youth Conference
The Service Union of Methodist Youth in the Monroe district met at First Methodist Church with 120 attendees. A Christmas worship program was led by Miss Elizabeth Benton, while Miss Maurice Hart presided over business and Bill Mayo assisted as secretary. The group praised Ilo Boyd for winning a poster contest and earning full expenses to Centenary College’s 1936 summer assembly. Plans were announced for the national Methodist youth conference in Memphis December 27–31, featuring leading speakers and group discussions. Members will travel by train or car, representing multiple Monroe churches. The report ends with a note that George, duke of Clarence, reportedly died by being drowned in a keg of wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Union
Methodist
Monroe
First Methodist
Elizabeth Benton
Maurice Hart
Bill Mayo
Ilo Boyd
Centenary College
Methodist Young People's
Memphis
Tenn
Y. C. Yang
Soochow University
China
Kagawa
Japan
Induk Pak
Korea
Gerald P. Nye
Kirby Page
E. H. Hughes
Charles W. Gilkey
Ivan Lee Holt
Southern Methodist Church
Union
Sterlington
Marie Thompson
Gordon Avenue
Helen Nowell
West Monroe
Elvie Norsworthy
Collinston
Frances Smith
Neva Worthington
Ouida Collins
Katherine Pierce
Elizabeth Langford
Fred Coon
David Caldwell
R. W. Germany
Monroe First Church
Edward Tisdale
W. H. Giles
Bastrop
W. D. Morris
Columbia
Municipal Auditorium
Gly Cas drug claims relief for many ailments in Monroe
A medical remedy named Gly Cas is being marketed by Phoenix Drug Co. in Monroe promising nerve calm, headache relief, and recovery from rheumatism to paralysis and digestive issues. A testimonial from Mrs. B. B. Milner describes improved kidney function, digestion, and sleep after two boxes, with the product available at the Phoenix Drug Co. and local druggists at $1 per box or six for $5 with postage paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Drug Co
DeSiard Street
Monroe
B. B. Milner
Grammont Street
Giant Spillway Ceremony Opens New Orleans Flood Plant
The $13 million spillway above New Orleans will be formally dedicated in a national ceremony. National Rivers and Harbors congress members travel 34 miles to dedicate the structure designed to divert Mississippi River floodwaters into Lake Pontchartrain and toward the Gulf. It is part of the $313 million Markham flood control plan for Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Lake Pontchartrain
Gulf of Mexico
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Miss Barksdale Dies in Alabama
Miss Mary Barksdale daughter of former Ruston Postmaster S L Barksdale died Thursday in a Birmingham Alabama hospital after a short pneumonia illness. The body traveled through Monroe on an Illinois Central train and the funeral is planned in Ruston on Saturday. She taught art at a Birmingham high school.
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Mary Barksdale
S. L. Barksdale
Ruston
Birmingham
Ala
Monroe
Illinois Central
Barksdale
Brief Notice of Family Loss
A notice states a person had been ill from pneumonia less than a week and is survived by her parents, one brother, and three sisters.
Escaped Convict Held For North Carolina Authorities
Edison Byrd age 20 alias Jack Ragan escaped from Andrews North Carolina penitentiary and sought lodging at a police HQ Thursday night. Desk Sergeant I L Causey questioned him, found evasive answers, and Byrd was placed in a cell while North Carolina authorities are notified.
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Edison Byrd
Jack Ragan
Andrews
N. C
I. L. Causey
North Carolina
Byrd
Causey
Byrd Recaptured After Escape From Andrews Penitentiary
A man named Byrd admitted escaping from the Andrews North Carolina penitentiary and stated he had 18 months remaining on his sentence. Friday morning local police received a wire from Andrews authorities asking that Byrd be held for them and confirming the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
N. C
Byrd
Population Split in South Dakota County Draws Attention
In one South Dakota county covering 530 square miles the white population stands at two while the Indian population is twenty, highlighting extreme demographic imbalance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
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Santa
Monroe Depot
South Grand & Grammont Sts
Tri-State
Texas
Ristmas
Methodist Churches of District
George
Duke of
Clarence
Edward IV
Miss Barksdale
Alabama
Carolina
Willard Batteries
Monroe Storage Battery, Inc
Sixth
Grammont
Stewart-Warner
Eres
Western Union
Ane
Ygtw
Chicago
Nee
Eced
Stewart -Warner
Ferrodyne Radio
Ggr
Monroe Furniture CO
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