American Legion Commander Urges Americanism Unity
Commander John D. Ewing of the Louisiana American Legion told Kiwanis members in Monroe that most aims are temporary while the Legion’s Americanization program is permanent. He stressed aiding disabled veterans with oversight of hospitalization and vocational training, and urged ex service men to support American principles. Captain James Casserly spoke on cooperation and ongoing Veterans Bureau efforts.
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Commander Ewing
American Legion
Kiwanis Club
James C. Casserly
U.S. Veterans’ Bureau
John D. Ewing
Shreveport
Louisiana Department of the American Legion
Ewing
Monroe
Louisiana
Themerican Legion
United States Veterans Bureau
Casserly
Veterans’ Bureau
Louisiana Baptists Plan Cash Roundup Meeting in Alexandria
The 75 million Baptist campaign in Louisiana will set its year's program at a Friday meeting of association directors in Alexandria. Delegates from North and Central Louisiana include Rev. Frank Tripp and Rev. L. W. Sloan among others. A cash roundup begins in April with speakers Dr. L. R. Scarborough and Dr. George Truett.
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Louisiana
Associatonas
Alexandria
Frank Tripp
Tripp
L. W
L. R. Scarborough
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Ft. Worth
Tex
George Truett
Dallas
Associational Directors
Monroe Protest Signals North Carolina Virginia Rate Hike
The Monroe Traffic Bureau protests proposed Interstate Commerce Commission rate increases from North Carolina and Virginia to Monroe. Rates would rise from 11 51 2 to 1 65 per hundred pounds on furniture in carload lots and apply proportionally to other commodities. If suspended, a hearing would be set in Monroe within 30 to 60 days.
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Monroe
North Carolina
Virginia
Manw Traffic Bureau
Interstate Force Commission
Washington
High Point
N. C
Injunction Suit Aims to Lower Ouachita Property Valuations
Guy P. Stubbs Ouachita landowner sues Joe Hanna tax assessor and the Louisiana Tax Commission in Sixth District Court Monroe seeking reduction of property assessments. He claims valuations are fictitious inflated and not in line with real worth. Judge Fred M. Odom expected a decision within days. case seen as test for Ouachita Parish Taxpayers League and other property owners in Monroe West Monroe area.
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Guy P. Stubbs
Uachita Land
Joe Hanna
Louisiana
Disset
Monroe
Ubbs
Fred M. Odom
Ouachita Parish
One Hundred Named Leaders for Monroe City Service Council
Monroe and West Monroe citizens are chosen by the Community Service executive committee to form the community council or conceil. The body will set policies and oversee divisions in social recreation, music, education, drama, storytelling, citizenship, and more. The council meets quarterly with officers including G. G. Weaks and L. N. Larche, plus a long roster of pastors, educators, and community leaders.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Executive Committee
Community Service
Community Conceil
G. G. Weaks
L. N. Larche
J. B. Breard
Presurer
M. Collins
E. N. Faulk
Emile Kaliski
J. T. Bryant
C. E. Faulk
Percy Sandel
W. B. Glad
Police Chief Recommends Grand Jury Probe Into Hotel Fire
Richmond police chief Sher ry says after a weeklong inquiry into the Lexington Hotel fire on February seventh that caused twelve deaths, the investigation warrants a grand jury review.
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Richmond
Vnr
Sherry
Lexington Hotel
Missouri North Arkansas railroad wage cut hearing opened
The railroad labor board in Chicago began a hearing on a request by the Missouri North Arkansas receivers to resume the line with a twenty five percent wage reduction. The road passed to receivers last July and its operations were suspended thereafter.
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Chicago
United State Railroad Labor Board
Missouri North Arkansas Railroad
Right of Press Upheld in Webb Libel Suit
Judge Fred M. Odom ruled for Monroe News-Star Publishing Co in a libel suit brought by Rep T. T. Webb over an editorial criticizing his wartime vote. Webb must pay court costs, affirming press right to oppose public officials in unbiased service to the public. Allen Sholars led the defense for the Monroe paper.
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Fred M. Odom
T. T. Webb
Monroe News- Star Publishing Company
Sixth District
Monroe
Monroe Publishing Company
Webb
Louisiana General Assembly
Ouachita Parish
Ohuachita
Monroe News-Star
Odom
Pres
Allen Sholars
Hudson, Potts, Bernstein & Sholars
Song Leaders' Class Tonight At Presbyterian Church
Song leaders class and community chorus meet tonight at 7 30 in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church due to Elks hall use. The group will meet at the Elks hall on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights. The class practiced songs for the next community sing and Washington's anniversary celebration and welcomes new members. A music memory contest a music week and regular local sings were discussed for the future. Mr Shumways opera At Sea was warmly received as a possibility.
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Elks Hall
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Parker Purchases West Monroe Lot From Austin
W M Parker buys lot seven in block R of Austin and Eby's West Monroe addition from Mrs Martha C Austin for 600 dollars. The transfer secures Parker ownership of the specified West Monroe property.
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W. M. Parker
West Monroe
Martha C. Austin
Austin and
Eby
Monroe gas line project linked to Alexandria
The Southern Carbon Company signs a contract to supply Monroe gas to Alexandria, with delivery expected by December. Mayor J F Foisy will seek citizen ratification after officials sign, and construction may start this spring along the Missouri Pacific corridor, a project costing one to two million dollars.
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J. F. Foisy
Alexandria
Southern Carbon Company
Monroe
Reed L. Carr
New York
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Blaze reported on Grammont and Thirteenth streets
A fire alarm was turned in at 2 30 this afternoon from Grammont and Thirteenth streets. No report on location or damage had been received by 8 o'clock. In Washington Columbia street car workers began a strike after twenty one drivers were discharged. No cars are running and no resumption of service is indicated.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Stanhope Street
Victoria Barracks
London
Ulster
Birkhead
Grammont
Thirteenth Streets
Columbia
D. C
Carmen
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Arange
Ouachita
A. W. Waddill
E. R. Hayward
Wallace Clift
H. A. Merfeld
N. F. Vanderaer
Arab Bevill
J. R. Reynolds
J. L. Evans
E. L. Nesville
Jack Hays
T. O. Brown
J. A. Rainbolt
Julia Wossman
Henry Haas
E. S. Vawter
A. Horuff
T. L. Morris
John Munholland
Alice Meyer
Lillian Meyer
J. C. Amman
Sig Haas
Chas. Titehe
Louise Kelly
W. R. Mitchell
Frank Masling
P. H. Chauvin
T. A. Grant
Carl McHenry
Curley
J. J. Jones
I. L. Yerger
H. H Boyd
A. D. Harlan
R. R. McCord
J. G. Bell
H. H. Bell
S. H. Aw
Harry Gossett
Edith Gunby
W. J. Cornett
R. W. Winberry
Capt. Woodworth Cooper
The
Ireland
Collins
Ance
Monroe Was
Fee
A.’& L. M. Railroad
State’ Insane Hospital
United States Base Hospital
Monroe Gas Fiell
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Mines
Irish Free State
Lloyd George
Britain
Michael Collins
Irish Provisional Government
House of Commons
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
Dick Mulcahy
Mike Collins
Lioyd George
Saunders’ Garage
South Grand
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco Roofing
City Hall
Court House
Elks Club
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