Chauffeurs Face 1939 License Deadline In December
The motor vehicle bureau announces December is the deadline month for renewing chauffeurs licenses and obtaining 1939 license plates. 1938 licenses become void at midnight December 2 and all cars must display 1939 plates by then. other classifications face a February 5 deadline. The ostrich note is unrelated.
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Motor Vehicle Bureau
North
Wed
al Day
Second Street
Cle Menday
Regal
Fred Hanna
Hanna
Line
Emancipation Celebration Planned at Trenton Baptist Church
An emancipation celebration will be held Sunday at 1 pm at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe to mark the 76th anniversary of emancipation. Local ministers doctors teachers and others will speak about slavery days progress since emancipation and youth will discuss race advancement. The public is invited and a large attendance is expected. The piece ends noting the grave of Dr Antoine Auguste Parmentier, noted for recognizing the nutritive value of potatoes.
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Trenton Baptist Church
West Monroe
Antoine Auguste Parmentier
Sugar producing plant sparks home experiments
A Bucknell University scientist reports the tropical plant Impatient sultana also called sultana periwinkle or bal eam can form granules of sugar on its stems when protected from pests and moisture. The sugar is mainly sucrose and dextrose, but production would not match commercial sugar. Separate finding notes meteors and the aurora borealis emit phosphorescent glow from atomic recombination.
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Howard W. Blakestee
Prena
Richmond
Dee W
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Miriam G. Groner
Bucknell University
Joseph Kaplan
University of California
Los Angeles
Bridges announce birth of Murray Otis Bridges
Dr. and Mrs. O E Bridges report the birth of a son named Murray Otis on December 27 at Garnier's clinic in Bastrop Louisiana.
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Bastrop
O. E. Bridges
Murray Otis
Garnier
Fire destroys home at 505 North Fifteenth Street
A frame residence at 505 North Fifteenth street owned by the People's Homestead and Savings association burned shortly before daybreak Friday with the origin undetermined. A nearby garage caught fire but was saved by firefighters.
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North Fifteenth Street
People’s Homestead and Savings Association
Salvation Army Plans New Year Service and Revival
The Salvation Army announces a watch night service at 9:30 p m New Year’s Eve at 201 Wood Street with a social hour before an 11 p m devotional. Adjutant Glen Washburn notes a Spirit of Love Campaign and Major John Bouterse will begin a revival January 13.
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Salvation Army
Wood Street
Glen Washburn
Evangeline Booth
World Organization of the Salvation Army
John Bouterse
Good Fellows Fund
Little Church
Dooley Addition
Women’s Home League
Addition
Women's Home League
Cooperative Dairies
Congress Bills Come In Slowly On Opening Day
Washington dispatch reports the house has submitted only about a quarter as many bills as usual on the opening day. Officials cite many new members未decided what to offer or how to draft measures, slowing the queue for legislation.
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Washington
Congress
House
Firearms barred New Year’s Eve in York
York police chief C P Gerber declares no shooting on New Year’s Eve despite festivities. Residents are urged to celebrate with noise but abstain from firing firearms to prevent danger and maintain order.
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York
C. P. Gerber
Welfare Mission Aids 105 Families This Christmas
The Colored Welfare Mission with help from several groups distributed clothing food fruits candies and toys to 105 families during Christmas. J. Marcus Mims president announced the effort and thanked Bob Burns W R Hatchell B B Martin Hollywood Social Club and president James Winston Widowers' Club City-wide Usher Board Valena Mason Missionary Society Gibson Church Kate Carroll Missionary Society West Monroe for their gifts and support.
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Colored Welfare Mission
J. Marcus Mims
Welfare Mission
Bob Burns
W. R. Hatchell
B. B. Martin
Hollywood Social Club
James Winston
Widowers’ Club
Usher Board
Valena Mason Missionary Society
Gibson Church
Kate Carroll Missionary Society
West Monroe
Permits Issued For Rebuilds In Monroe West area
Twin City Gravel Co owner Sam H. Awl issues a permit to rebuild a 40 by 80 foot frame and galvanized shed torn down in West Monroe adjacent to Missouri Pacific tracks between Bres and Louisville. Reconstruction cost set at 200 dollars. J P Sandman also receives permit to construct a residence garage at 2002 Jackson Street for 125 dollars.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Twin City Gravel Company
Sam H. Awl
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Bres
Louisville Avenue
J. P. Sandman
Jackson Street
Michener Blasts Judge Ship Additions as Political Ploy
Representative Michener of Michigan charged the administration with leaving 13 of 20 new judgeships unfilled to boost political gain. He noted only seven of the new posts were filled and argued the emergency measure aimed to relieve crowded courts. The record lists unfilled posts across several circuits and districts, including District of Columbia and California.
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Washington
Michener
Michigan
Judiciary Committee
Justice Department
Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeal
Circuit Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
California
Louisiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
District Court
Judicial Conference
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
WPA Group to Meet in Monroe Colored High School
The WPA Employes Association of America Louisiana division invites all Negro workers and unemployed Negroes to a 7 30 PM meeting at Monroe Colored High School. The announcement was made yesterday.
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WPA Employes Association of America
Louisiana
Monroe Colored High School
Fireman Injured in Buffalo Five-Story Blaze
One fireman was injured early today as a four alarm fire destroyed the interior of a five story machinery store and warehouse in downtown Buffalo. Fire Commissioner William R. Casti more estimated damage at 60 000 to 70 000 dollars. The Buffalo Mill Supply Company occupied the building. The trade of the West Indies doubled during the World War.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William R. Castimore
Buffalo Mill Supply Company
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