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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

2

Kiwanis Officers to Be Installed in Bas trop

Bas trop Kiwanis club will install new officers at a Dec 27 supper at the Louisiana hotel. James Madigan becomes president succeeding W B Gladney with W B Limerick as first vice president and S G Lucky as second. The stag event replaces the postponed Tuesday luncheon and includes a program planned by Isaac Chapman. A reading room for members is a 1935 goal with F P Robinson chairing plans.

Bastrop Bastrop Kiwanis Club Louisiana Hotel James Madigan W. B. Gladney W. B. Limerick S. G. Lucky F. P. Robinson

Luncheon program features Margaret Stovall students

The event was rendered at Tuesday's luncheon and presented by pupils of Miss Margaret Stovall's dancing school. A vocal selection titled Congratulate Me was performed by Miss Goldah Roan, with a piano number by Miss Margaret Ferguson and tap dances by Miss Ernestine Berry and Miss Lola Bell Johnston.

Margaret Stovall Goldah Roan Margaret Ferguson Ernestine Berry Lola Bell Johnston

Women Like Tattoos Too In Denver

A Denver tattoo artist notes growing female clientele. Most work is small pieces such as hearts flowers or anchors at 25 cents, while large pieces like Cleopatra at the bath fetch high prices but are rare. Photographs are popular and clients sometimes cover broken names with floral designs.

Denver

Orr Named Acting Agent Of Paper Mill At Bastrop

M. V. Orr of Bastrop has been named acting agent of the Louisiana mill of Southern Kraft Corp. He succeeds Harry A. L. Swan, who died suddenly last Sunday. Orr, with the company eight years, had previously led the land department at the mill.

Orr Bastrop M. V. Orr Louisiana Southern Kraft Corporation Harry A. L. Swan Land Department

President outlines recovery plan independent of government

The president calls for an industry recovery plan free from government domination and political influence. He suggests modifying the Securities Act and warns against arbitrary curbs on agricultural products to guard and prevent interference.

Orr's reception draws wide pleasure from friends

The note states that the reception has been received here with much interest and gratification by the many friends of Mr. Orr.

Orr

Long Targets Alexandria Officials In Bid To Centralize Power

Representative Hoffpauir proposes to abolish Alexandria offices and move authority to Baton Rouge. The plan would end current terms and consolidate offices, arguing lack of law enforcement in the city and noncooperation during convicts’ escape. Senator Long notes two council members likely to remain, but Mayor Lamkin would be ousted. The act, including 30 municipal laws, takes effect January 9, 1985.

Commission Council of Hoffpaulr Alexandria Jesse Lucas W. T. Bradford Rapides Parish Lucas Senator Long Alexandria Council Robert W. Bringhurst W. M. Ake Long Law and V. V. Lamkin

Alexandria Mayor Cites Limited Time For Bill Comment

Alexandria Louisiana December 20 mayor V V Lamkin says he has not digested the legislature bill abolishing all city offices and offers no formal statement. He notes he supports Senator Long, questions a personal grudge against Police Chief C C O Malley, and awaits fuller details before commenting.

Alexandria V. V. Lamkin Associated Press Long Lamkin Senator Long C. C. O'Malley O’malley

Etiquette masterwork by Napoleon Bonaparte noted

A claim highlights Napoleon Bonaparte as author of one of the world’s greatest books on etiquette.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Grasshoppers To Be Wiped Out By Poison Gas

Millions of grasshoppers ravaging Ayres Peninsula in South Australia will be killed with poison gas released from airplanes. The government plans to deploy aircraft to quell the pests that threaten wheat fields pastures gardens water pipes and homes.

Adelaide South Australia Ayres Peninsula

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