Lobbying Racket Over Bonuses Charged by Johnson
House Veterans Committee Chairman Johnson charged a nationwide lobbying racket seeking cash for veterans compensation certificates. He cited about 1 000 petitions with 50 names each demanding 10 cents per signature and described schemes selling 180 petitions for 75 dollars with circulators pocketing five dollars per petition. He condemned it as racketeering though some citizens advocate full payment of adjusted certificates.
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Washington
Johnson
House Veterans’ Committee
South Dakota
Republican
Congress
Texas
Rochester to Attend Mardi Gras Visit Before Retirement
The 31 year old cruiser Rochester will appear as a parade of honor at New Orleans Mardi Gras February 8 to 17 and may visit Galveston Mardi Gras February 18 to 23. Once flagship of Admiral Sampson in the Spanish American War the ship later served in World War I and will be scrapped at the Philadelphia navy yard after relief by the Mayflower.
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Special Service Squadron
Rochester
Philadelphia Navy Yard
80 Insurgents Slain By British Troops In Burma
Burmese disturbances in the Tharawaddy district prompted British light infantry artillery and machine gun units to quell unrest that halted the area over Christmas. A forest ranger and at least four policemen were killed and 20 officers treated for wounds. the fighting centered about 70 miles north of Rangoon.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tharawaddy
Rangoon
Three Bombings in Chicago Injure Three People
Two blasts in separate city areas caused over 20000 in damages and injured three, with police pursuing a persistent sabotage gang. Investigators link the attackers to a previous week’s two demolitions, one destroying a restaurant rear and the other blowing through an apron factory wall.
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Chicago
Surrenders to Lady End in Car Accident
Claude E. O Chalon 34, WW I pilot and Rickenbacker corps member, was thrown from a street car in Memphis after surrendering to a lady. He sustained a fractured spine and a broken rib, former Oklahoma City resident active in veterans groups.
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Memphis
Tenn
Claude E. O'Chalon
Eddie Rickenbacker
O'’Chalion
Oklahoma City
Harold Lloyd expecting March addition to his family
Beverly Hills December 27 1920 film comedian Harold Lloyd and his wife Mildred Harris expect a new arrival in March. Mrs Lloyd hopes for a boy and their two daughters Mildred Gloria six and Marjorie Elizabeth five are already in the home.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Dee
Harold Lloyd
Stork
Peaches Browning Seeks Absolute Divorce
Frances Heenan Browning seeks an absolute divorce from Edward Browning the multi millionaire real estate operator. The suit will request temporary alimony of 50000 per year and legal fees of 25000 with guardian appointed for the action. The charge is infidelity and legal steps proceed after service today in New York.
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New York
Frances Heenan
Peaches
Carolyn Heenan
Browning
Judge Thompson Joins Monroe Legal Group
Former Louisiana Supreme Court justice David N. Thompson retires from the bench and joins Stubbs and Thompson in Monroe. He settles in Monroe, joins Col. Frank P. Stubbs and E. Carey Thompson, with offices in the Bernhardt building.
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Judge Thompson
Monroe Legal Group
David N. Thompson
Supreme Bench of Louisiana
Monroe
Stubbs and
Monroe Colored People Observe First Yule Tree
The Christmas period in Monroe featured the first community tree celebration for colored residents held on Adams street attended by about 250 people. A decorated tree distributed fruit candy and toys sparked games and joy among children and adults.
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Monroe
Adams Street
Mayme FE
Goodwyne
St. James’ Methodist Church
Ouachita Parish Ginned 12 527 Bales by Dec 13 1930
The Bureau of Census reports Ouachita Parish ginned 12 527 bales up to December 13 1930 with 18 341 at the same date in 1929 Last year’s state total was 786 642 compared with 694 590 in 1930 Twenty six parishes rose in output while twenty two declined by 10 to 30 percent.
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Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Union Oil Mill Company
West Monroe
Louisiana
Alfred Jenkins
Ouachita Parish
Acadia
Allen
Avoyelles
Beauregard
Calcasseau
Cameron
Catahoula
Concordia
East Baton Rouge
East Feliciana
Evangel
Winn
Cleveland Federal Bank Cuts Rediscount Rate
The Federal Reserve board announced the Cleveland bank cut its rediscount rate from 3 1 2 per cent to 3 per cent on all paper classes, effective December 29, aligning with the Boston bank. New York remains at 2 per cent, while the other nine Fed banks stay at 3 1 2 per cent.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Cleveland Bank
Boston Bank
Federal Reserve System
New York
Federal Reserve
Law Restricting Sale of Firearms to Be Sought
New Orleans district attorney Eugene Stanley will seek legislation at the next Louisiana session to restrict sale and carrying of firearms. He plans permits to purchase firearms and compulsory registration of stock and private arms.
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New Orleans
Eugene Stanley
Louisiana
Twin City Churches Celebrate Blessings As New Year Begins
In reflection on divine favors, two local churches announce Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J E Lindsey. Worship is set for 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m with the pastor preaching at 11 00 a m and Elder W J Walthall leading the evening service and continuing Bible lessons nightly for several days. The public is invited to all services as a blessing flows from the Lord.
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David
J. E. Lindsey
W. J. Walthall
Church services and study sessions announced for local congregation
Services are held at the former American Legion building on Wood and St. John streets with Bible study at 10 and worship at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Monday features a Ladies' Bible study at 2:30 p.m. at 1811 Jackson Street hosted by Mrs. J. W. Call Jr. All ladies invited. Thursday midweek prayer and Bible study continues at 7:15 p.m. The group invites Christians to join in the Lord's work and cites scripture about faith and righteousness.
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American Legion
Wood and
St. John Streets
J. W. Call, Jr
H. H. Scott
Jackson Street
Jesus
Christian Science Service Notes Auburn Ave Meeting
Scheduled Sunday services at Corner Auburn Avenue and North Second Street with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 11 a m. Reading room hours 10 a m to 5 p m daily except Sundays and holidays at 1108 Ouachita Bank building. The lesson sermon for December 28 centers on water of life and includes passages from the Bible and Science and Health.
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Auburn Avenue
North Second Street
Ouachita Bank Building
Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Calvary Baptist Church Sees Best Year as Year Ends
Calvary Baptist Church reports its best year, praising Miss Gertrude Gregory and Mrs. O. Davis for Christmas events. Rev. F. W. Hart preaches nightly while the church invites Jews and Gentiles to all services next Sunday and into the new year.
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Gertrude Gregory
O. Davis
F. W. Hart
Earth
Special year end church service at Woodman Hall
On the last Sunday of the year a church program includes Sunday school and Bible class at 10 and a main service at 11. The pastor will preach on We All Do Fade As a Leaf. Everyone is welcome to worship at Woodman Hall on Jackson near DeSiard with a note from II Timothy iv 7.
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Woodman
Jackson
DeSiard
First Christian Church to Welcome New Pastor Next Week
Oak and St. John Streets church lists 9 45 a m class by Mrs Dandridge for intermediate girls. Morning sermon A Long Distance Call. Evening sermon Good News. Next Sunday Rev T S Jett to assume duties. Youth group Inventory Meeting at 6 30 p m. Mid week prayer Refilling the Cup. Services 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
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First Christian Church
Oak
St. John Streets
Woodrow L. Hodges
W. E. Dandridge
T. S. Jett
Trenton Baptist Church Sees Largest Sunday School Attendance
Sunday school drew the largest crowd to date with over 100 attendees. Brother Womack led the 11 oclock service as the pastor preached and four more members joined the church after evening services. The Sunbeam band gave a Christmas program on December 23 followed by a tree for attendees.
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Brother Womack
Sunbeam Band
Grace Church Christmas Week Services at Holy Innocents Feast
Grace Church at Fourth and Glenmar Streets announces services for the Sunday after Christmas The Holy Eucharist at 730 am Children’s Eucharist at 930 am Choral Eucharist and sermon at 11 am with Christmas music from Christmas Eve The rector invites the public to attend and welcomes all to the Father’s House a house of prayer for all people
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Immanuel
Grace Church
Father's House
First Nazarene Church Thomas at Richmond s Camp
Rec Rev McCormic, pastor of the First Nazarene church of Orange Texas, will preach Sunday evening at 7 30. Morning worship at 10 50 titled Becoming Desperate with text Why sit we here until we die II Kings 7 3. Sunday school at 9 40 S P Quigley superintendent. New classes organized with additional rooms and heating facilities.
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McCormic
First Nazarene Church of
Orange
Texas
S. P. Quigley
Optimism of Faith Service and Christmas Music
A church announces a Sunday morning message titled The Optimism of Faith focusing on divine inspiration and gospel salvation. An evening 7:30 program features Christmas music by the choir, with a brief sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 9:30, Epworth Leagues at 6:30, Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday at 3, mid week prayer Wednesday 7:30. all welcome.
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Epworth
Woman's Missionary Society
The Church of Christ heads into farewell services
The Church of Christ at Corner South Second and Apple invites Sunday worship at 10 AM and 11 AM with a farewell sermon on The Power of God s Word. Minister Roy Whitfield departs for Harding Christian college Morriston Ark. Incoming pastor R A Hartsell of Rogers Ark arrives Friday.
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THE
Church OF Christ Corner South Second
Apple Roy Whitfield
Cornerstone Methodist Mission Church Schedule and gospel message
The Corner Stone Methodist Church on South Third Street lists services led by Pastor I L Yeager with Sunday school at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Bible study and Ladies Aid Wednesday 2 30 p m prayer service and choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m The church invites visitors to a welcoming worship moment dubbed the Chapel on the Corner The First Methodist Episcopal Church on South is announced with Dr W Winans Drake as pastor and notes the pastor will use as his sermon
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Morriston
Ark
Harding Christian College
R. A. Hartsell
Rogers, Ark
Rogers
South Third Streets
I. L. Yeager
Malachi
Christian Endeavor
G. B. Haynes
Trenton Street
West Monroe
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Central Baptist Church New Year Services Notice
The last Sunday of the year invites parishioners to serve the Lord with a heartfelt duty. Central Baptist Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J F Walker, morning worship at 11 50, B Y P U at 6 30, and evening worship at 7 30 with topics The Pleasure of Memory and Died En Route.
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Central Baptist Church
J. F. Walker
Beginning the New Year Bright at First Presbyterian Church
Ernest Duncan Holloway invites community members to attend the last 1930 service schedule at Grammont and Catalpa Streets. The church outlines a full day of worship and activities including Church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 30 p m with sermons on Beginning the New Year Bright and The Comforter. A Tuesday December 30 Young People conference in Minden is noted with travel details and meal arrangements.
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First Presbyterian Church
Grammont
Catalpa
Ernest Duncan Holloway
C. E
I John
Minden
General Assembly
Agnes
Two Wounded in Family Quarrel on Eros Road
Joe Noble, 52, Ouachita parish farmer, was wounded Friday in a family quarrel on Eros road near West Monroe. Will S. Thomas, 45, was treated and discharged after a bullet wound to the leg. Charges of shooting with intent to kill were filed against Thomas, his son Fred Thomas, and Noble. bonds were set at 759 dollars each.
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Joe Noble
Ouachita Parish
St. Francis Sanitarium
Will S. Thomas
S. O. Henry
West Monroe
Eros Road
Thomas
Fred Thomas
Noble
Thomases
Farmer jailed after stabbing south of city
Dervis Blakely a 24 year old farmer living 15 miles south of Monroe in Ward 9 was arrested by the sheriffs department and jailed on a charge of cutting with a knife with intent to commit murder. A warrant swore out by H A Reynolds alleges the Christmas Day attack on Blakelys farm. Willie Rhodes near Swartz was also jailed Friday charged with disturbing the peace during church services by L M Joiner pastor Assembly of God Swartz.
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Dervis Blakely
Monroe
Sheriffs Department
Blakely
H. A. Reynolds
Willie Rhodes
Swartz
L. M. Joiner
Assembly of God Church
Joseph L Barnes Dies on Catalpa Street at 56
Joseph L Barnes aged 56, a former logging contractor, died early Saturday at 409 Catalpa Street after four years of ill health and two years of paralysis. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God church in West Monroe with Rev. E. L. Tanner officiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery. Surviving are children Albert Barnes Helena Ark Zelma Hamilton Many Otha Barnes Archie Barnes Maudie Coats and Lee Barnes, all of Monroe.
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Joseph L. Barnes
Catalpa Street
E. L. Tanner
Assembly of God Church
West Monroe
Hasley Cemetery
Albert Barnes
Helena
Ark
Zelma Hamilton
Otha Barnes
Archie Barnes
Maudie Coats
Lee Barnes
Monroe
Rhodes Scholar Daspit Ties West Side Woman
Alexander B. Daspit of Baton Rouge, a Rhodes scholar designate, is a first cousin of Mrs. Bob Meyers of West Monroe. His photo has appeared in the Monroe Morning World and other papers. Daspit is among 33 state selections to study at Oxford with a $2000 scholarship covering two years, with an optional third year. He is an LSU graduate.
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Alexander B. Daspit
Baton Rouge
Bob Meyers
North Fourth Street
West Monroe
Daspit
Monroe
Oxford
Louisiana State University
Monte Carlo rocked by coup of Prince Louis
Monte Carlo was in an uproar after Prince Louis suspended state and municipal councils and revoked constitutional guarantees. France could move troops to assume temporary administration as authorities mobilized more than 100 troops for potential emergency. A six months vacation for the prince and France stepping in were rumored possibilities.
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Associated Presa
Monte Carlo
Prince Louis
France
Virginia Bank Closes to Protect Depositors
Union Savings Bank of Augusta Virginia closed its doors Friday to protect depositors after heavy withdrawals. Its last statement listed deposits of 873,061 dollars, capital 100,000 dollars, resources 1,174,840 dollars, surplus 25,000 dollars, and undivided profits 26,045 dollars.
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Augusta
Union Savings Bank of Augusta
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