Famous Ouachita steamboat retires from river service
Announcement by Monroe businessman Captain G B Cooley says the famed Ouachita has been taken out of service due to needing repairs and rising competition from modern steam barges. The boat operated from Monroe to cotton centers for six to seven years, originally named the George Prince and later re christened Ouachita after changes in ownership and command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita
G. B. Cooley
Monroe
L. V. Cooley
Roberta
Bob Blanks
Frank Pargoud
America
Ouachita River
George Prince of
Vicksburg
George Prince
George
Sam Cotton
Cooley
Henry D. Cooley
Captain Cooley
Jeffersonville
Ind
Lee Brothers Line
Memphis
Mississippi
Atkinson Playground Program Postponed By Bad Weather
Inclement weather forces postponement of the Atkinson playground dedication of the live Christmas tree slated for Sunday afternoon. Mayor will speak, children will sing carols, and a brief program will be presented to the public when held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson Playground
Genaa
State adjudi cation of 196 properties for unpaid 1931 taxes
Louisiana district court clerk filed 196 real estate adjudicated to the state for unpaid 1931 taxes not sold at the November 26 tax sale. The property is redeemable and most parcels are expected to be redeemed within the required period.
Negro Sentenced For Petit Larceny And Drunk Driving
George Williams was found guilty of petit larceny and sentenced in city court to six months in jail. Jim Griesey was sentenced to pay a $100 fine or 100 days in jail for driving while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Jim Griesey
Loyalty Day Planned At West Monroe Church
The First Baptist Church West Monroe led by Pastor E. E. Huntsberry and Dr. Clay I. Hudson of the Baptist Sunday School Board plans Loyalty Day activities. Evening services this week informed members about enlisting in the financial program. Lunch after morning worship for canvassing teams prior to territory outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
West Monroe
E. E. Huntsberry
Clay I. Hudson
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville
Classified guide in Monroe News Star ad insert
The page lists classified ad classifications with prices and telephone ordering rules for Want-Ads including legal notices, employment, housing, real estate, business services, and miscellaneous categories. It includes per-line rates, minimum charge, and alphabetically arranged group headings with numbered references for quick use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Sunday News-Tar— World
Maile Belp
Tallulah Masonic Install Officers Sunday
Tallulah Louisiana announces a joint public installation of officers for the local Masonic lodge and Madison parish chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic temple on Sunday afternoon. Officers to be installed include H. W. Lee, R. R. Spigener, W. G. Goza, J. R. Linton, and others from both organizations with Dr. G. W. Gaines presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah
Masonic Lodge
Madison Parish
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
G. W. Gaines
H. W. Lee
R. R. Spigener
W. G. Goza
J. R. Linton
W. P. Sevier
A. M. Eisley
J. W. Huckabay
Amy Holmes
A. J. Boswell
Sarah Bloom
Abe Bloom
G. R. Breckenridge
C. S. Pierce
Adah
H. B. Day
Ruth
T. Ed Williams
Esther
Jesse Anderson
Martha
G. W. Gandy
Electa
H. M. Lewis
J. S. Hebert
Marshal
Sen- Sa
Actress Bebe Daniels Guards Home Over Unwanted Letters
In Los Angeles on December 17, Bebe Daniels and husband Ben Lyon said a man named Albert Holland, 34, who once was committed to a state asylum for harassing Daniels, sent two letters requesting money. Holland had recently escaped from an Arizona state institution and was committed to a California asylum after Lyon filed insanity charges. He had previously tried to enter Daniels' San Francisco room and had harassed her for a year. Neither letter contained threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bebe Daniels
Ben Lyon
Albert Holland
Arizona
California
Holland
Lyon
Miss Daniels
San Francisco
Crayton Comstack Dies After Operation at 40
Crayton Comstack 40 feature writer for the Boston Post and only son of Mr and Mrs George C Comstack Gulfport Miss formerly of Monroe died after a recent operation. He was a World War II officer and will be buried in Arlington Cemetery. His father was a Missouri Pacific railroad dispatcher and prominent locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayton Comstack
Boston Post
George C. Comstack
Gulfport
Miss
Monroe
Arlington Cemetery
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Terracing Demonstrations Planned to Fight Soil Erosion
FE. R. Stahan agricultural agent announced a series of terracing demonstrations to be held when weather allows. He said terracing is the best method to combat soil erosion and urged farmers to adopt it to save the soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Stahan
Classified Directory Lists Local Services and Offers
Local classified section lists experts in auto loans banking and repairs. Advertisers include Southland Securities A Keller and Son The Duco Shop Irene Simms Reid Osteopath Dr Gorsline Osteopath Monroe Printing Pettit Typewriter and Supply with equipment service. Various utility trades and rentals noted including furnished apartment for rent at 101 Pine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Street
Public bankruptcy sale in Monroe Louisiana structures
Trustee to sell multiple parcels in Monroe Ouachita Parish under bankruptcy case 4813.6 between 11 and 2 on December 19, 1932. Properties include Lot 10 in Austin and Ebys addition West Monroe, a North Third Street house, half interest in Croton Grove plantation, Lot 6 Arents subdivision, and lots 17 and 19 in Home Realty subdivision. 20 percent cash bid with balance after court approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF the United States
Western District OF Louisiana
Monroe
Chancey Clyde Bell
United States District Court
U. 5
Parish of Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
Austin
Eby
West Monroe
R. G. Trippitt
North Third Street
City of
L Street
Third Street
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Croton Grove Plantation
N. R
T. 16
Neal, Burroughs & McGee
Ouachita Parish
Federal Land Bank
Arent
Jack Thompson
Parish of
Ouachita
Home Realty and Development Co
Lee Avenue
H. H. Blanks
Lost horse and dog missing in West Monroe area
Lost One dark bay mare male weighing about 950 pounds and a lost 18 month old pointer bird dog with liver spots on head and body. Contact J. W. Butler Star route West Monroe La or I. H. Redding 3 North Fifth West Monroe Phone 4114 J. Reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Butler
Star Route
West Monroe
I. H. Redding
North Fifth
For Sale Pecans And Hay By Robert Fennell
For sale pecans priced five cents and one cent per half unit, including shelled pecans. Also available choice hay in any quantity. Contact Robert Fennell at phone 3667 M for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fennell
Classified Ads Promote Early Habits for Health Wealth and Wisdom
Classifieds claim early to bed and early to rise boosts health wealth and wisdom as a habit. The note links disciplined routines with personal improvement and community notices.
Theft report on 1930 Chrysler se dan car
A. J. Tippit of 418 Reed street reported a 1930 Chrysler se dan stolen from North Third street near Morgan and Lindsey's store. The vehicle, Louisiana plate 194 467, was parked at 11 p.m. and missing by 2:50 a.m. Police headquarters took the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tippit
Reed Street
North Third Street
Morgan and Lindsey
Louisiana
Tiny prehistoric camels found near Rocky Mountain foothills
Dr Charles W Gilmore of the Smithsonian reports discovering miniature camels in the Rocky Mountain foothills. The skeletons measure about two and a half to three feet tall, indicating small U S camels once roamed the region alongside their desert kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Africa
Charles W. G Tilmore
Smithsonian Institution
Rocky Mountain
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Atkinson
Monroe Recreation Department
Smith's Weekly
Sydney
No. Dos
Missouri Pacurio Lines
American Airways
Dewesesseeaeges
missouRi Pacific Goacues Oean
Louis
Little Rock
Oeea
Tora Trevis
Natchez
Bastrop
Terurban Transportation CO
Alexandria
Peete Een
Butler University
Edith Miller
Madge Mehring
Classification Index
Monroe News-Star
Morning World
Tallulah Masonic Orders
Southland Securities Co., Inc
Bernhardt
A. Keller & Son
Second ST
DUCO
Irene Simms Reid
E. N. Mansberg, JR
Osteopath
DR. Gorsline
A. E. Campbell
Monroe Printing Co
Jack Boyer
Pettit Typewriter and Supply CO
Chase-Amman
France
Pio
Persia
DeSiard
Walnut
J. C. C. Lindiey
Island In the Mediterranean
County
Ireeland
Judah
Mills Furniture CO
Bass Pecan Co
Lumberton, Miss
Pike Poultry Plant
McComb, Miss
Drumm
Hattiesburg
Llewelyn
Care Newsstar—World
Cypress
North Second
South Second
Auburn
St. John Street
Ren
South Grand
Venient
Bath
Marion
Stramrates
A. A. Bates
Cole Addition
Priva
South Fourth
Layton
Care World
BP. O
Irieim
Giasp
Igor
Lis
Monroe Beauty School
Harrison Street
News-Star—World Office
Americse
Southern School of Printing
South Street
Tennessee
al Jost
News- Star—World
World
Paramount Theater
Ford
Nash
Thurman
E. BE. Kelly
E. J. BeDorit
Rawleigh
East Lincoln
East Morehouse
Ruston
Hodge
Rawleigh Co
Dept
La-238
Tenn
Monroe Territory
Balter
New Orleans
Care News-Star—World
F. Collins
M.D.C
Catalpa St
Pauline Gilliland Fulton
R. V. Fulton
Marion Gilliland
Paul G. Crowell
Berta Gilliland
Henry Gilliland
Claude Gilliland
Delmar Institute
N-3
Denver
Colo
Big Reliable National Company
Albert
Monmouth
Cincinnati
Melvin Street
Santa Claus
By Sidney
Gump
Smacker
Mama DE Stross
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