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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

5

Election Board Primary Results for Montor and West Monroe

Montor and West Monroe voters saw the primary for the Chamber of Commerce boards. Senior board candidates include Albert Horuff John Col Jeng A V Miller S Jack Rogers and others with five seats—final election soon. West Monroe will elect one of two nominees G B Anderson or R I Sisson. Junior board finalists include Bernard Biedentarn mac Lemle Bernard Lew and eight others with eight to be chosen in the final. West Monroe junior hopefuls are Albert Coleman and Dr Cage. Final ballots due January 5 after extension of date from December 31.

Jack Rogers Chamber of Commerce of Montor West Monroe Albert Horuff John Col Jeng A. V. Miller S. Jack Rogers W. K. Anders A. ©. Evans Jon Inaacman J. W. Roth W. C. Oliver W. O C. Faulk F. L. Jones Guy Campbell G. K. Primos J. 2. Landry F. S. Hightower Harry Frazer A. B. Clarkson J. 1. Burns Bern Downing E.R. Daywsen Eitht Wert Monroe Albert Coleman Dr. Cage Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Seals Payment Drive Urges Support

About 5 000 perforc in Ouachita Parish received Christmas seals from the Tuberculosis Public Health association. Recipients were asked to mail at least one dollar to fund aid for tuberculous sufferers. President G B Cooley urged those who have not remitted to do so, stressing the need to sustain this vital work.

Ouachita Parish Eciition Ald

Oldest American Families Unite in Mics Gillespie Aster Tie

News notes the union of two historic families as Mics Eileen Gillespie Cefty, descendant of Rover Will iamin, marries John Jaen Aster son of the late John Jacob Aster who died in the Titan ic sinking. The groom inherits a $000,000 trust fund from his father.

America Mics Eileen Gillespie Cefty Rover Williamin John Jaen Aster Youngter John Jacob Aster Young Aster

Funeral held for Caldwell man after self-inflicted death

The funeral for L. C. Sandifer, 59, of Caldwell ward eight, was held at Armity church Friday after he fatally shot himself Thursday evening. The death was attributed to distress and his final words to his wife hinted at self-blame. Several children survive him.

L. C. Sandifer Wn Real Caldwell Armity Church Wey Mr. Sandifer Caldwell Parish Tian

Labor column hopes for unity and progress in the new year

A festive labor column urges all union members in the Twin Cities area to renewed strength and solidarity in 1933. It cites President Jefferson and AFL figures, notes July charter activity, and quotes Senator Wagner on cooperation, workers rights, and fair shares in national production.

Columan Jaebor Chaaliiaces Atereds Giehen Jesiene Searombae

Miss Murphy Showing Improved Condition

Word from El Dorado hospital says Miss Robertine Murphy stenographer for Interstate Natural Gas in Monroe is much improved. She had visited her mother in Strong Ark then fell ill and underwent an emergency operation.

el Dorado Hospital Robertine Murphy Interstate Natural Gas Company Monroe

Emeralds and robbery taint hospital mystery

A misread tale follows Patricia Wantworth characters after a wreck and a jewel theft. Carline Leigh visits the hospital seeking a possible cousin while clues hint at a false alias and a hidden Emerald heist connected to Mr Van Verg.

Alice Arden Rata Moldell Diramy Ledlington Fia Aleen Fia Caroline Leigh Jim Randal Aa Cie van Verg Caroline Leeausa Fetta

Caroline Learns of a Hidden Debt and Lost Memory

Caroline pieces together clues from a torn note and a bill from Smithies to trace Jim Randall’s whereabouts. She visits Ledlington and Hazelbury West, while Patsy Ann helps sort damaged keepsakes at Packham Hall and hints at a shared past.

Caroline Caroline Ibiseel Packham Hall

City Briefs Highlight Local Health and Staffing Changes

J W Allen returns to his business after two weeks home due to influenza. Jessie Felder resumes as assistant manager at the A and W Sandwich shop after a ten day vacation and will live at 1510 North Third street. Mrs W N Reynolds of 2810 South Grand Street comes home from a serious operation at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans in improved condition with support from her daughters in law.

Smithes Tranmere Marcet Street Lechington Mikun J. W. Allen North Third Street Jessie Felder W. Allen A. and W. Sandwich Shop W. N. Reynolds South Grand Street Touro, Infirmary New Orleans Reynolds

Post Office Registry System Began In 1854

The registry system of the post office was begun in 1854 marking an early step in organized mail handling and record keeping.

Strahan Receives Cotton Option Plans For Ouachita Farmers

Ouachita parish agricultural agent E R Strahan receives government cotton option contracts for farmers who used the option clause in the 1934 plow to campaign. Two plans exist: one for those in the 1934 acreage reduction and one for those not participating. Immediate $20 per bale payments apply to options, with cotton placed in a pool to share any future price gains.

I Parish Ouachi E. R. Strahan Parish Root Spricultural Agent Wlre Washington Jan Ai Secretary of Agriculture Odachita Parish

Buckhorn Canal Drainage Progress Reported

Fred Mo Hill, supervisor, says Buckhorn Canal project is vigorously advancing with about four hundred men at work. The three mile long canal will be 12 feet wide at the bottom and slope one and one half to one, exposing roughly 700 yards of dirt. Hand digging limits machinery, creating many jobs. The canal will drain Buckhorn Bend and surrounding farms, easing floods along the old Columbia road. Pine Bayou drainage paused by rain but expected to resume once ground dries. Other drainage projects continue despite wet weather.

Buckhorn Bend Buckner Bend Canal Fred Mo Hii Patish Buckhorn Fend Coluorhia Pine Bayou Hill

Millard Williams Held On Delinquency Charge

Millard Williams was arrested in Hampton Arkansas on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Sheriff Milton Coverdale said Williams would be brought to the county to answer the charge for an offense reportedly committed on December 17. Williams previously served a 1932 larceny sentence and had a prior breaking and entering arrest.

Millard Williams Hampton Ark Milton Coverdale Sheriff's Department Coverdale Williams

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