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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1929

Page

1

Navy funds and marines debate on senate voting lines

The senate debated naval appropriations and a Dill amendment on marines use in emergencies. Dill and Brat o e New Mexico tied to allow marine deployment only in life or property danger situations. Hale of Maine signaled plans for a separate vote on related amendments before adjournment.

Mabet Senate Dill Bratoe New Mexico Fiererce Hale Maine Oval Department Wuld

New Hodge Church Mass Tomorrow Observed

Rav. J. C. Marsh will observe mass at dawn tomorrow in the newly dedicated Hedge church. The service marks the church’s recent opening and promises a morning observance for parishioners.

J. C. Marsh Hedge

Bulgarian tycoon Andrew Zankev dies amid collapsed empire

Andrew Zankev, nicknamed the John D. Rockefeller of Bulgaria for his immense wealth, died by his own hand in SOPTA. His large financial enterprise, which he had been promoting recently, collapsed amid the tragedy.

Associated Press Sopta Bulgaria Andrew ‘Zankev John D. Rockefeller

Monroe voters urged to register for school bond election

City registrar BK D Hodges reports 668 residents had registered by morning for Monroe city school bond and tax election on March 6. Registration closes at 6 p m in city hall council chambers. officials expect final tally to surpass 700, a typical bond proposal registration.

Monroe BK. D. Hodges

Travis Oliver Returns From New Orleans Flight

Travis Oliver returns today from a Ryan monoplane flight to New Orleans. He flew with Harry Williams and pilot James Weddell, taking over from Monroe at Paterson and returning by train due to difficult landing conditions and bad weather en route from Monroe to Baton Rouge.

Travis Oliver New Orleans Harry Williams James Weddell Mr. Williams Monroe Paterson Oliver Morrroe Baton Rouge

Women to Form Local Division of Maccabees in Monroe

Monroe will establish a Ladies Division of the Order of Maccabees under state field worker N. Bulger. The men’s order has 115 members and rapid growth is hoped for the women’s group. Plans target a state convention in Alexandria next May with Monroe to send a large delegation.

Monroe N. '. Bulger Alexandria

Ouachita Steamship departs for New Orleans with record cargo

The steamer Ouachita left Camden at 10 o clock last night bound for New Orleans. It carried a large freight load valued by merchants and a passenger list including Mr and Mrs Henry A Whitfield former manager of Monroe Steam Laundry. The voyage marked the largest Camden cargo on record with over 150 tons of goods for wholesalers and retailers in the telety and vicinity. Captain L Coeley called the trip the best patronage since navigation on the Ouachita river revived. The cargo included sugar coffee canned goods fruit from California and other items.

Ouachita New Orleans Henry A. Whitfield Monroe Steam Laundry Monroe Camden Telty and Vicinity L. ¥. Coeley Ouachita River California

Social Workers to Meet at Chamber of Commerce Rooms

Welfare Red Cross and Salvation Army workers plan a Tuesday 4 p.m. meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to improve understanding and cooperation among local service groups. It is the first such session in years and organizers hope for strong attendance.

C. of C AH Welfare Red Cross Salvation Army Chamber of Commerce

Local bankers return from Shreveport meeting

Bankers from here attended the annual Group A meeting of the state bankers association in Shreveport held Friday at Hotel Youree. Attendees included John Breard Albert Horuff J B Washburn T J Norris Fred Millsaps Ben R Downing Courtney Oliver and Dr G M Snellings. L T Lancaster chaired the group session with Rev Jasper Smith giving invocations and Allen Gillespie delivering the welcome. Floyd A Allen Detroit General Motors spoke on Trends and Policies of Modern Business and D N Stafford Baxley State Bank discussed County Clearing Houses.

Shreveport State Bankers Association Hotel Youree John Breard Albert Horuff J. 8. Washburn T. J. Norris Fred Millsaps Ben R. Downing Courtney Oliver G. M. Snellings L. T. Lancaster City Savings Bank and Trust Company of Floyd A. Allen General Motora Corporation of Detroit D. N. Stafford Baxley State Bank

Little Rock Girl Dies From Gas Inhalation Tragedy

Eugenia Calhoun seven, found with her mother and sister in a gas filled apartment room, died today at a hospital. The mother was not expected to survive the day, and Betty eight, the other child, was reported recovering. An inquest was planned.

Little Rock Ark Eugenia Calhoun A. C. Calhoun Betty

Autobiography of Captain George Fried Xut

The story chronicles Captain Fried Xut's daring rescues at sea including the Antinoe and Florida incidents. It outlines his ascent from humble beginnings to fame through romance, adventure, and accomplishment on the seas, in 27 chapters starting February 25.

Fried Antinoe Florida

Mystery Death in Apartment Quietly Shocks City

Police identify the cause of Eugenia's death after the younger daughter recalls their mother giving both children bitter medicine before bed. The children were found in a stupor as the father forced entry. Calhoun and his wife had been separated recently, adding strain to the family.

Termine Eugenia Polles Calhoun

Picture of a Colonial Home in a State Conservation Pamphlet

A photograph from the conservation department shows a handsome colonial residence on Columbia road. The owner, F. J. Cox, appears unaware of the image being used in a state wide pamphlet, and is pleasantly surprised to see it. The caption reads a benediction from those who planted it there.

F. J. Cox Columbia Road

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Orleans Order OF Maccabees Foley Collens DeSiard St Railroad Men’s Special First Christian Church Celestial Line D. W. McElroy Victrolas George Fried Associated. Press Stc Les Monry
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