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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

4

King George Shows Early Improvement After Setback

Reports from London indicate the king's general and lung condition improved overnight after a troubled stretch. Doctors Rigby Hewett and Dawson noted slight gains despite a disturbed night, easing public anxiety at a foggy palace.

Associated Press London King George Hugo Rigby Stanley Hewett Lord Dawson Penn Dr. Rigby Hewett Palace

Turkeys Bring $119 on Ruston Market

Thirty turkeys from a farm near Junction City sold for $119.50 at the Ruston market. The Christmas bird supply is tight for the community while retail prices run around 40 cents per pound.

Ruston Lim Junction City

Normal College to Present Degrees and Certificates

Fifteen students will receive the A B degree and thirty five earn the professional two year certificate at the Normal. Graduation exercises occur December 19 at 7 30 pm in the Normal auditorium. Alice Lineback earns Alpha Phi Gamma membership for journalistic work on Current Sauce and Potpourri. Ross Maggio and Kearnie Keegan authored the song My Rose of Db 8 EB dedicated to the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. Christmas holidays start December 21 with term resume January 3, 1929.

Natchitoches Normal Alpha Phi Gamma Alice Lineback Miss Lineback Current Sauce College Annual Ross Maggio the Normal Kearnie Keegan Delta * Sigma Epsilon United States Normal College

Marion Eastern Star Elects Officers for Coming Year

Marion chapter No. 150 Order of the Eastern Star names Worthy Matron Olive Edwards and Worthy Patron G. M. Edwards for the year ahead. Other officers include Ada Tanner, Emma Nettles, Nannie Landers, Mattie Crow, Hattie Lane, Lucinda Repond, Maleete Cole, and Ella Edwards with multiple associates and warder and sentinel members listed.

Marion Order of the Eastern Star Olive Edwards G. M. Edwards Ada Tanner Emma Nettles Nannie Landers Mattie Crow Hattie Lane Lucinda Reppond Maleete Cole Coma Gulley

Charge against Louisville church treasurer over funds

A statement from Rev. Abrer K. Wright accuses Albert Nisbet treasurer of the building fund of misappropriating between 35 000 and 40 000 dollars. Nisbet, who is ill and blind, admitted some misappropriation but cannot give details. The 900 member church faces a financial crisis and vows to press on despite the alleged loss.

Associated Press Louisville Abrer K. Wright The Baptist Tabernacle Albert Nisbet Nisbet

Wives' Word Is Law After Florida Hunt Mishap

Four Florida hunters clung to a overturned skiff pleading that their wives not be told of the incident to avoid being barred from hunting again.

Miami Fla Florida

Officers installed by Rochelle C. E. S. and Masonic Order

Rochelle district reports installation of officers by Mrs. Jesse Crippen with Mrs Alma Walker and Mrs Lela Peters assisting. Recipients include Paula Tooke as W M Pearl Adams A M W E McQueen W P Bertha Adams secretary and others. A two course luncheon followed. Little River lodge then installed officers and held a chicken luncheon for 65. In Opelousas Ruth Bouanchaud, home demonstration agent, organized seven women’s clubs in St. Landry parish in under eight months.

W. M Pearl Adams A. M W. E. McQueen W. P Bertha Adams J. P. Downs Alma McQueen Ethel Pentecost Asaticiste Gerturude P Fannie Hand Marshal Georgia Vinzent Martha Julia Killingsworth Ada R. H. Adams Jesse Womack J. W. Tooke Victor Loflin Mr. Burroughs J. T. Harris Mr. Graves Clyde McQueen Roy Bruce M. Lofton Tyler Opelousas Ruth Bouanchaud St. Landry Parish

Mrs Jesse Boyett Hosts Surprise Shower for Bride Clyde McQueen

Rochelle notes Mrs Jesse Boyett entertained at her home with a Thursday afternoon surprise shower honoring the bride Clyde Cecil McQueen for this month. Autumn leaves added festive to the gathering in Rochelle.

Rochelle Jesse Boyett Clyde Cecil McQueen

Aspironal Exalted Cold Remedy Promoted in Advert

An advertisement touts Aspironal as a superior cold and flu remedy tested and endorsed by authorities. It pledges quick relief within two minutes, promises money back, and urges readers to buy 60 cents per bottle at local drug stores for use by all ages.

Scout Training and Christmas Gathering At Local Home

A hostess welcomed Mrs W. E. McQueen and guests for a holiday gathering with green and white decorations and heart shaped treats. The event featured gifts, thanks, and a group of women, Misses Aline Lea and Myrtis Adams, plus the hostess, among 24 Scouts and men. R. RB. Stellwagon and L. R. Simpson led the event with a Scout course including naval program elements.

W. E. McQueen Clyde Cecil McQueen W. A. McQueen M. A. Waisworth R. R. Rogers H. P. DePriest C. F. Yawn K. Tarver Everett J. Q. Elliott O. W. Duncan Vandy Royett W. C. King H. Bennett Amanda F. Harris R. L. Adams R. RB. Stellwagon L. R. Simpson Monroe

Scoutmasters Training Course Held in Tallulah

A Scout masters training course was conducted in Tallulah Louisiana on Sunday with local leaders participating to study scouting methods and leadership skills.

Tallulah Tallulah, la

Thoxine Cough Remedy Promises Quick Family Relief

A physician's prescription cough medicine called Thoxine claims instant relief without chloroform or dope. It acts on the internal cause rather than just suppressing symptoms and is marketed as pleasant and safe for all ages with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25c 60c and 1.00.

Collens

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