Louise Le McGuire Chapter installs Eastern Star officers
New officers for the coming year were installed by Louise Le McGuire Chapter No 4 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs Lee, Louisiana Grand Matron, officiated with Mrs Brimmer as grand marshal and Mrs J C Liner as grand chaplain. Officers named include Mrs W L Morris as worthy matron and W C Johnson as worthy patron.
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Louise le McGuire
Order of the Eastern Star
Lee
Louisiana
Brimmer
J. C. Liner
W. L. Morris
W. C. Johnson
F. M. Culver
H. M. James
H. H. Howell
A. B. Gregory
B. L. Mulheirn
Charles Little
George Gill
Marshal
C. G. Bennett
L. D. Rogers
Adah
H. B. Newman
Ruth
A. D. Tisdale
Estha
H. H. Curtis
Martha
J. B. Swanson
Electa
E& E. McDaniel
Warden
Fred L. Speakman
Hunter shoots mallard with banded tag in Washington
M. N. Noble of 311 Texas Avenue hunted in LeFourche swamp five miles east of Bosco Tuesday afternoon. A beaded Mallard hen dropped at his feet after a shot, the duck bearing an inscription reading Notify Biological Survey Washington DC No e93042. Noble complied with the request.
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M. N. Noble
Texas Avenue
LeFourche Swamp
Bosco
Noble
Washington, D. C
Poll tax deadline looms in Ouachita parish
With only 11 days left to pay poll taxes, about 5400 potential voters have yet to appear at the Ouachita parish courthouse. About 2600 had paid by noon Wednesday as sheriffs urge immediate payment to avoid a last minute rush and possible disqualification from voting in 1831 and 1932.
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Ouachita Parish
Sheriffs Department
New Orleans to Dedicate Square for Simon Bolivar
New Orleans plans a dedication of a square honoring Simon Bolivar as Latin American residents mark his 200th anniversary. Events include programs at the Venezuelan consulate and the Cabildo with remarks by Governor Huey P. Long and Consul General Diego Jose Fallon of Colombia.
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New Orleans
Simon Bolivar
Louisiana Historical Society
Venezuela
George Washington
South America
Cabildo
Historical Society
Huey P. Long
Diego Jose Fallon
Colombia
Cabildo Seale
Dry Agents Find Empty Speakeasies In Four Raids
Prohibition agents raided four popular New Orleans speakeasies last night but found the bars unattended and the tables vacant. Proprietors blame low business and patrons say they have fled to the streets, reducing activity at these venues.
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New Orleans
Orange mayor E S McCarver dies after illness
E S McCarver mayor of Orange Texas died after a several days illness. He had led the Texas division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and was commander of the Trans Mississippi division of the national organization. He was active in the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows lodges.
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Texas
McCarver
Orange
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Trans-Mississippi
National Organization
Poral Knights of Phythias
Odd Fellows Lodges
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Gold Dominates White House Social Season Under Hoover
The new White House social season gleams with gold in uniforms and gowns. Mrs. Hoover dispenses with roses for gold pompoms, all set in gold bowls. The diplomatic reception for 160 guests featured white and gold attire, with Mrs. Hoover in white and gold brocade and a court train.
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White House
Sue McNamara
Washington
Midas
Henry L. Stimson
Secretary of State
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Secretary of the Interior
Champion Poultry Breeders Make Profits on Hens Too
Robert Galligan a 16 year old from Barksdale Wis national champion of the poultry clubs reports a net profit of 446.91 on receipts of 862.51 with 20 370 eggs laid during the contest period. Raymond De Hart of Cortland N Y 18 earned 751.66 net profit on 1560 73 receipts with 26 952 eggs. Turner of the US Department of Agriculture judged the contest and prizes included cash and trips to the International Livestock show.
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Chicago
Robert Galligan
Barksdale
Wis
Roberts
Raymond de Hart
Cortland
N. Y
de Hart
Moonshiner Dies From Fumes In Small Alky Still
Chicago story reports Thomas Hollingsworth, 64, a moonshiner who hid a tiny still over his gas range. He sealed cracks to prevent fumes from escaping and was found dead as the still continued to operate, having exhausted the room’s oxygen.
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Chicago
Thomas Hollingsworth
Movie Fans of Russia Pay Way With Galoshes
In Leningrad moviegoers lacking currency barter old clothing potatoes eggs flowers and even galoshes for admission. The Krasnaya Gazeta notes it is up to the box office to decide if these items are valuable enough for entry.
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Leningrad
Russia
Krasnaya Gazeta
Contraband Plant Material Found On Foreign Planes
Plant inspectors and customs officials teamed to stop entry of fruits flowers shrubs and vegetables on airplanes. During fiscal year 1330 over 4000 aircraft from other countries were inspected and contraband material seized to prevent insect and disease spread.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Palm Leaves Found as Fertilizer in Cuba
In Havana on December 17 palm leaves are noted as a potential fertilizer. Russell Cunningham and Clarence Hymne met with Dr. Julia de Cardenas to discuss 100000 tons of leaves in Santa Clara province and possible factory setup for US shipments. Dairy shipments from Duluth to lower lake ports rose 70 percent over the past decade.
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Havana
Tropics
Russell Cunningham
Clarence F. Hymne
Julia de Cardenas
Department of Agriculture
Santa Clara
United States
Duluth
Minn
Lower Lake
First Air Mail Planned For Newfoundland In 31
ST. JOHNS Newfoundland may get an experimental air mail service in January two Newfoundlanders plan to use an airplane like Amy Johnsons for a flight to Australia delivering mail to distant northern communities and testing airmail feasibility.
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First Air Mail
Newfoundland
Associated Press
ST. Johns
Amy Johnson
Aviatrix
Australia
First Bay State Women Judges Appointed
Massachusetts marks a milestone as Emma Fall Schofield and Sadie Lipner Schulman become the first two women named as judges. Both are mothers, prominent at the bar, and have held public office roles.
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Massachusetts
Emma Fall Schofield
Sadie Lipner Schulman
Island winter air mail tests for permanent service
The island winter season slows transport as ice floes and rough seas persist. A plane with skids will be tested through the season to assess if a permanent winter air mail service is warranted.
Real Estate Values Are Held Menace to Airports
Richard B. Barnitz, Los Angeles airport director, told the national conference on uniform aeronautics regulatory laws that rising city growth makes airport sites more valuable and privately owned airports could be sold for subdivision. The gathering, convened by Secretary Lamont, aims to push toward public ownership.
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Washington
National Conference On Uniform Aeronautics Regulatory Laws
Richard B. Barnitz
Los Angeles
Lamont
Regulation Order Aims to Clarify Traffic Codes
A regulatory move seeks to harmonize and simplify motor vehicle traffic rules to reduce confusion and improve enforcement. Officials stress consistency across jurisdictions and emphasize public safety as the primary goal.
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HUY Now
Atlantic Coast Storm Warning Issued by Weather Bureau
Washington December 17 The weather bureau issued an advisory for a northeast storm moving from northeastern Florida toward Virginia Capes. Disturbance of slight intensity will strengthen and bring strong northeast winds this afternoon and tonight. Warnings lowered from Jacksonville to Charleston.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Wilmington
N. C
Virginia Capes
Florida
Jacksonville
Charleston
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