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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1934

Page

6

Deputy Sheriff Detains Brother-in-Law After Fatal Shootout

A. B. Maines 48 was arrested in Shreveport Louisiana after the death of his brother-in-law C. L. Morris 44 who was shot during a gun duel. Deputy Matt Oden witnessed from a distance as Morris moved belongings from a Ten mile distant property. Maines was slightly wounded in the foot and surrendered to the sheriff.

Shreveport A. B. Maines C. L. Morris Maines Matt Oden Morris

Farmers urged to cooperate in federal census of agriculture

The 1935 census begins January 2 and, according to E R Strahan, parish agricultural agent, full farmer cooperation is essential to obtain accurate data. Census results inform U S farm programs, are not for taxation, and are kept confidential for farmer benefit.

E. R. Strahan Parish of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture

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A dense list of crossword clues with mixed themes and partial phrases. Items include references to Christmas, colors, objects, and general terms, many with missing letters or punctuation, resembling a puzzle page segment. The text compiles across and down clues with numbers and scattered hints.

Rampant Love Ends in Tragedy in Louisiana

In New Orleans on December 24, John A. Kelly 42 of Covington La and Minnie Gill 32 of Covington were fatally shot. Kelly died from a head wound after being found in his car near Hammond La. Gill died the next day after being shot twice while near the car. A note left by Kelly to his wife said love cant be controlled and that Gill had threatened suicide if they could not be together. Funeral arrangements were made in Louisiana with Kelly buried privately in New Orleans and Gill to be buried in Ponchatoula La.

New Orleans John A. Kelly Covington Minnie Gill Kelly Hammond Miss Gill

Man Held After Wagon Shooting In Decatur

Simmie Jones was held in the county jail in Decatur Mississippi after a Saturday shooting of Walter Lee a 45 year old Newton county farmer. Sheriff John T. Smith said the shooting happened during an argument while both men sat in a wagon in front of Jones home.

Decatur Miss Simmie Jones Walter Lee Newton County John T. Smith Lee Jones

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