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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1927

Page

1

Six Walrus Hunters Survive Arctic Gale Odyssey

Six of eight walrus hunters recount a 300 mile drift from Siberia to Gambell Alaska after an Arctic gale. The crew, hungry and frozen, reached St. Lawrence Island with two missing and one near death, as rescue and relief efforts begin.

Sevoonga St. Lawrence Island Alaska WXY Nome Associated Press Bering Sea Siberia Gambell Little Max Bay St. Lawrence Isle United States Bureau of Education Mos

Troops Close on Shanghai After Key City Falls

Cantonese Nationalists tighten grip around Shanghai as Hangchow falls and Ningpo nears, with Sun Chuanfang's forces retreating toward Shanghai. Foreign powers rush reinforcements, Chaumont Marines en route, British battalion departing Hong Kong amid talks with Chinese government officials.

Associated Press China Shanghai Hangchow Grand Canal Sun Chuan Fung Anghai Chekiang Province Sun Hangenow Ningpo Hangcnow Jast Gbt London

Ruston Hi Y Members Attend Haynesville Meeting

Hi Y members from Ruston head to Haynesville for a state association meeting led by East Lanier Thompson and principal Harrson. The group plans to gather at noon Friday for the session and an evening program.

Ruston Hi-Y Haynesville Rustos Ns Harrson Easti Lanier Thompson Press- State Association Ite Hiey Club Iest St Bor.ktien Fogston Booner

Irion Hearing in Crescent City Civil Court

The case challenging Dr V K Irion conservation commissioner proceeds in Judge Parker's court with arguments over whether the attorney general must file action. Major Payne's counsel seeks time to add the attorney general as a party, and the judge grants a brief extension to determine consent and party status. The matter is continued to next Wednesday.

Associated Press New Orleans V. K. Irion Attorney General Frank T. Payne Parker Edward Righter Dr. Irion Sponse Payne

Terracing Project Panics Lincoln Farm Under scrutiny by business men

A Ruston delegation led by G A Colvin observed a pioneering terracing system on the Colvin farms near Dubach. The plan uses level-grade terraces instead of the traditional four-inch fall, with six mule team assist and a sixteen foot width now, later widened to twenty feet, totaling more than ten miles of terraces built so far.

News-Star Ruston Cogent H Ty Cays

Announce Meeting of Legion Men at Ruston

Commander Sanders Baskin of McFarland Post No. 2 announces a Legion meeting in Ruston. Linden Dalieres and four other members will attend. the event is set for a Wednesday with details provided by state service officials.

Ruston New Sanders Baskin McFarland Post No. 2 American Legion Ener Linden Dalieres Ce Burg Elks Ball

Fragmented dialogue hints at mistaken identity and romance

A garbled exchange features accusations of mistaken identity and romantic plotting. References include a widow, Uncle BIM, and a “crusader on a mule” contrasted with a cyclist. The overheard chatter centers on who is involved and potential marriage plans.

Missionary to Preach Twice at Monroe First Presbyterian

Reverend Yosip Benyamin, a Persian and Russian mission veteran, will speak at both morning and evening services at Monroe's First Presbyterian church. He has faced personal loss for gospel work and seeks support from free will offerings to return to his mission duties. He was ordained in 1910 after Columbia Seminary training and now travels with his wife and five children to resume work.

Monroe Tomorro First Presbyterian Church Yosip Benyamin Persia Russia Benjamin Columbia Seminary Presbyterian Church

Corn in the world referenced by Funk and educational path

The fragment notes Mr. Funk attended Illinois State Normal University and afterwards Yale. It presents a brief career trajectory from teacher training to advanced study at Yale, implying a notable academic background in the context of the period.

Mr. Funk Illinois State Normal University Yale

Funk Aims to Represent Agriculture in Interstate Body

Frank H. Funk, soon to finish a third term as representative of Illinois Seventeenth District, is noted as an agriculture economist and large landowner. He owns 28,000 acres in Illinois and helped organize a seed company in 1902 with his brothers, once the largest seed grower.

Donger Illinois Funk

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