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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1924

Page

10

Monroe Forms New Tuberculosis and Public Health Association

Monroe becomes the second Louisiana city to organize a local unit of the new Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. Miss Ethel Hutson states the state group will expand after Christmas seal efforts, with Oak Grove Delhi Tallulah Leake Providence St Joseph Vidalia Baton Rouge Hammond Covington and Bogalusa active in campaigns.

Monroe New Orleans Ethel Hutson State Association Oak Grove Delhi Tallulah Leake Providence St. Joseph Vidalia Baton Rouge Hammond Covington Bogalusa Tuberculosis and Pub Health Association Wes Cemautant War Monroe Miss Hutsen

Ruston Notes Highlight Local Holiday Activity and Weekend Views

Ruston notes describe the Ve & P Railroad Park becoming ready for spring grass and brisk holiday shopping in Ruston. Community events include a church gathering at Mrs. Crosby’s home, a handkerchief show for Mrs. Henry, a Christmas rendering, Santa Claus gifts, and residents traveling to Monroe to see Blossom Time at the Sainger Theatre.

Ruston Dee Ve & P T.am. Heory Thodiss En KX Crosby Why Hadly H. Horton P. M. Baets Savile, Tenn, Pitts Warren Mesdames Thompson Cupp Miz J. H. Mays Bessie McDonald Pat Lane C. C. Alley Monroa Sainger Theatre H.W. Smith Luke Motley S. E. McFadden Arcadia Clover Feagal L. M. Feazal EL Ra Hescer Hadze Hag John Glassell Merz Wo. Williams Helen Patricia

Cotton futures move higher on firmer cables and demand

New Orleans and New York cotton markets open steady and trend higher as Liverpool demand firms and US sales of print cloths rise. Traders lift January to 24.10 in New Orleans and March to 24.20 while December edges near 25.83 in New York with bullish sentiment and cooler belt weather expected.

New Orleans Liverpool New York York Dez Shir Teal Cortes Sanaaty

Grain CHICAGO Dee 17 High low Ciere 4tfens

Grain market notes show mixed figures for Chicago bids and receipts with various price stamps and dates. The fragmentary data references May and July values alongside several courtly numbers, indicating a sparse commodity listing page.

Chicago Dee

Annual Meeting of Monroe Traffic Association Directors

The Monroe Traffic Association directors met yesterday at 4 p.m. in Bleckbun to hear the treasurer H. G. Fernandez report on progress and set goals for the next year. They planned to continue efforts toward improving river transportation, which was halted at the time.

Annual Meeting OF Directors Traffic Association Monroe H. Dg. Fernandez

Police Court Fines For Various Traffic Violations

At the Police Court many drivers were fined for traffic offenses. Mot Park received 12.50 for at railroad crossing violations followed by Adasis 12.50, Brown 12.80, Offer 12.59 and Wright 150. Watts faced 50, Jenkins 200 for fighting, Taslor 5 for traffic, and Byrd 7 for traffic violations.

Mo Park Rairoad Crossing M. J. Adasis Same Sam Brown Carl Offer Nathan Wright Tom. Watts Dave Jenkins Hien Taslor W.ot. Byrd

Sheriff Sale in Ouachita Parish Seizes Candy Co Assets

Milton Coverdale sheriff announces a civil sale by writ from the Sixth District Court Ouachita Parish. On December 20 1924 at the Monroe court house front steps items including a Ford car ice cream equipment cabinets scales and a cash register will be sold cash with appraisal benefit to the highest bidder. The property belongs to U S Candy Ice Cream Co Inc and Mrs Waterman et al.

Sheriff's Sale J. OS Monroe Louisiana Fife Milton Coverdale

Mighty 16 000 Pound Tank Raised To Roof

The Eanon's Transfer and Star Co. completed a hazardous lift in six days, raising a 16 000 pound water storage tank 24 by 8 feet to the roof of a new eleven story Palace building on DeSiard street. The tank holds about thirty thousand gallons for fire protection and loomed above the crowd as cables steadied the swing.

Eanon Transfer and Star Co DeSiard Street Rais

Kiwanis Club Chooses Officers In Annual Election

The Kiwanis Club held its annual election selecting Rev. Frank Trippy for president with Clark Fauwik and J. Bh. Walsworth as vice presidents. Directors named include T. O. Brown, Harry Hubb, W. B. Asars, Gen. Lowery, J. Bb. Doughtie, Athest Marx, and Herman Masur. District trustee Hon. Persy Sane del elected. Meeting delayed to accommodate members traveling for Eve activities.

Newants Tada Dne Arlicere Tog F Wat Frank Trippy Clark Fauwik J. Bh. Walsworth

Smuggling Ring Allegedly Tapped Weehawken Docks

A New Jersey case alleges up to 50 million dollars in liquor landed at Weehawken with grafted policemen acting in concert with smugglers. Reports describe signal lights from the town hall belfry guiding unloads and dockside transfers, with indictments already defined against involved officers.

Paolograpoic Weehawken N. J

Bryan Hurt While Working on Third Street House

A carpenter Regan and fellow workers tore down and rebuilt at Third and Straut when a floor collapse injures Bryan. He suffers facial and shoulder injuries, rushed to Sanitar hospital. Other workers, including O L 4, receive minor traumas. condition of some patients improves with treatment.

Bryan Hurt Regan Brian Wa Sanitar Cn Bryac Fudd

Plans of Work for Parishes Discussed at Annual Meeting

Formulation of parish work plans to be discussed by R Strahan and Mr ae respertively at Bisa Roupe during the week of January 7. Representatives will meet to outline demonstrations and annual plans for the new year.

R. Strahan Mrae Bisa Roupe

Nodes Brothers B Sedan with balloon tires sold

Classified note states Nodes Brothers B Sedan with balloon tires priced at 31 255.00 was delivered. The ad promotes investing in News Star classified ads for dividends.

Nodes Brothers B Dodge Brothers B

W O W Elects Officers for Coming Year

A Delta district gathering initiated new members and elected officers for the year ahead. Council J R Patagna advised by C He Hartman. Banker Dr Roy Carns. Clerk M We Jarcott. Escort E F Moch. Sentry E T Hunnicutt. Past Call Louis Baur. Directors named: Paul J Newman, W M Leng, F E Sample. Funds from Don Kennedy reception benefited the W UO funeral fund.

Council J. R. Patagna C. He. Hartman Roy Carns M. We Jarcott E. F. Moch E. T. Hunnicutt Louis Baur

Dodge Brothers B Sedan with Balloon Tires Price

Dodge Brothers B sedan equipped with balloon tires listed at 1255 dollars. The short note indicates a single vehicle sale listing with its price.

Coca Cola King Asa Candier Reconciles With Wife

Asa G Candier of Atlanta Georgia a multi millionaire Coca Cola magnate has reconciled with his young wife. The article notes a pending divorce action will be withdrawn and mentions national naval funding and army barracks construction as context.

Asa G. Candier Atlanta

Swamp’s Edge Near Drilling in Oil Prospect

The article notes a new wildcat oil search at Swamp’s Edge about eight miles south of the city in the LaFourche section. A derrick has been erected and drilling started in a few days with local opinion split on the likelihood of success.

Pat White Derrick Monroe Pat LaFourche Ini

West Monroe Plans Christmas Celebration and Scout Meeting

West Monroe will hold a town hall session at 7 39 p m Friday to coordinate plans for a community Christmas celebration across the river. The same evening a Boy Scouts of West Monroe meeting at the town hall will advance important upcoming work for the organization.

West Monroe Boy Scouts of Town Hall

Police and Tax Day Briefs From District Court District

Night desk Sergeant H. B. Parker and City Detective L. Vo Tarver were reported sick this morning. Poll tax collections begin, with hundreds still due. District Attorney Garrett heads to Bastrop this afternoon. Sheriff Naff conducted a major raid near Mer Rouge on Monday, seizing four African Americans and a large quantity of liquor.

L. Vo Tarver Garrett Bastrop Naff Mer Rouge

Famous Violinist Receives Threat Letter in Paris

Austrian violinist Fritz Kreisler, about to start a Paris recital, received a death threat claiming to be from three discharged officials with starving families. The note demanded $700 and warned of an accidental shooting if unpaid.

Paris Fritz Kreisler S“Ings Vienna

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T. B. Ass'n Ruston Notes Ark Cotton Kinson Co Palace Kiwanis Club Lael Carpenter O. L Ternal Hut H. H. Boyd Co., Inc Jackson DeSiard
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