McElroy Reappointed Pastor of First Christian M Elroy
Rev D W McElroy was voted to serve another year as pastor of the First Christian Church where membership surpassed 800 after years of growth and a successful revival. The church plans to liquidate its debt and may build a new edifice to accommodate the growing congregation. E R Dawson treasurer notes debt is not large. Men's Bible class officers for 1930 were named: President E R Whitaker vice president M G Moore secretary R D Pickett teacher E R Dawson. No Sunday services were held as the pastor was absent.
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McElroy
E. R. Dawson
E. R. Whitaker
M. G. Moore
R. D. Pickett
Little Mary Reunites With Family In Oklahoma
Four year old Mary who left St Francis eanitarium to return home near Gracemont Oklahoma is now with her mother and siblings. The mother thanks the local health unit saying Mary has recovered well from cancer surgery and the family remains destitute. Mary received gifts from Mrs Towell during the stay in Oklahoma City and the holiday was joyful.
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Mary
St. Francis Eanitarium
Gracemont
Okla
Oklahoma City
C. W. Towell
Joe B. King Seen in Monroe During Oil Reporter Era
Oil reporter Joe B. King, noted for his work on the Urania field, visited Monroe for a few hours yesterday. He now resides in Memphis and operates in real estate.
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Joe B. King
The
News-Star
Urania
Monroe
Memphis
Ouachita Parish Schools Resume Sessions Today
Schools in Ouachita Parish reopen after Christmas vacation. City schools restart on New Year, St Matthew's on January 2. Different start dates depend on required study days before commencement across systems.
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Ouachita Parish
St. Matthew's School
Chambers Discuss Plan to Merge Armistice and Thanksgiving
At the January meeting of the two chambers of commerce the state plan to merge Armistice Day and Thanksgiving into one holiday will be discussed. A letter from the state chamber asks Louisiana chambers to consider consolidating the two holidays. The local Legion post may also be asked to weigh in. Secretary S. H. McClary seeks the Legionnaires' viewpoint on the proposal.
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Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana
Legion Post
S. H. McClary
Columbus Social Club Plans For The Year
The Columbus Social Club met with 112 members at 708 DeSiard Street to discuss the coming year's outlook and citizen engagement. The session urged members who have not paid poll taxes to settle them promptly and reviewed officer roles including President Joe Sampagnaro and Directors Biagio Mia and George Zagone.
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Columbus Social Club
DeSiard Street
Joe Sampagnaro
Jim Villanti
Joe Cecolo
Joe LaPietra
Joe
Sims Studio Extends Christmas Offer At Cullen's Pharmacy
Sims Studio on 2004g DeSiard Street announces a short extension of its regular Christmas offer for several additional days due to customers they were unable to serve.
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SIMS
Cullen
DeSiard Street
Severa
Three Slain in War on Bootleggers Along Eastern Coast
Three liquor smugglers were killed and five thousand cases of liquor seized as coast guard units intercepted bootlegger boats near Narragansett Bay and Long Island Sound. The Black Duck was fired upon after resisting halt. two other vessels, Flor-Delslar and Roamer, were seized. Names of the dead and injured include Jake Weiseman, Dudley Brandt, and John Goulart.
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New London
Conn
New England
Newport
R. I
Coast Guard
Narragansett Bay
Jake Weiseman
New Bedford
Mass
Dudley Brandt
Boston
John Goulart
Fairhaven
Charles Travers
Long Island Sound
Flor-Delslar
Legare
Roamer
Coast Guard Poat
A. C. Cornell
L. T. Chalker
Roberson Freed From Jail on Bond of $550
Roberson was released from parish jail on a cash bond of $550 after being arrested two weeks ago with Paul Milton following a lively chase by highway officers west of West Monroe.
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Roberson
R. Roberson
Paul Milton
West Monroe
Yester
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Farmerville
Cassopolis
Mich
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Grove
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