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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

1

Dedication Guests at Sterlington Power Plant Opening

Attendees from Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas gathered for the dedication of the Louisiana Power and Light Company plant at Sterlington. Officials included Gov. Long appointees from Bastrop Tallulah Delhi and Newellton, plus several mayors and commissioners.

Louisiana Power and Light Company Sterlington Louisiana Harry D. Wilson Jeff B. Snyder Tallulah Long Charles Goodwin Bastrop W. W. Burnside Newellton Bancum Haynesville Hail Allen C.F. Wiggins Delhi Boyd Collinston Gelb

How to Be Happy Though Married Sermon Topic

Evangelist A. B. McReynolds will discuss "How to Be Happy Though Married" at the First Christian revival tonight. Gifts will honor the longest married couple, the newest married, and the couple with most children.

A. B. McReynolds

Red Cross Ouachita Chapter to Meet at 4 P M Today

The Ouachita parish Red Cross chapter will hold its postponed January meeting this afternoon at 4 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Many matters of interest are to be considered and attendance is highly important for all members.

Red Cross Ouachita Parish Chamber of Commerce

Dison Loses $35,000 Suit Over Fatal Crash Damages

Mrs Fannie B Dison loses a $35 000 suit against W Gresham West Monroe mat in tress manufacturer over a fatal traffic accident that caused her to incur damages. The court overruled a motion for a new trial and a possible appeal was expected later. The incident occurred near Cypress Street intersection and involved Pedestrian Dexon who died from injuries sustained.

Fannie B. Disons W. Gresham West Monroe Jnst Wren

Evangelism Theme Chosen for Tonight's Prayer Service

Announcement from the general conference calls emphasis on missionary cultivation during January and February. Southern Methodist churches observe two months for evangelism activities with a new book titled The Meth Evangel by Dr. O F Goddard published for the occasion.

Midowen Th S. Monk Reaion General Conference Methodiut Fespal Soanth Methodiem O. F. Goddard

Loan Sought by Baynard to Meet Pay of Veterans

New Orleans January 22 Associated Press reports State Senator Baynard plans a loan to fund back pay for Confederate veterans. He will ask Governor Lange to authorize borrowing after board of liquidation consent, amid ongoing questions about legal backing and a possible Supreme Court ruling. Government officials circulate letters to legislators seeking authority to borrow for tax, education, and judicial salaries.

Associated Treas New Orleans Ceer Baynard Oe Cee Cr Lange Board of Iquidation Willan H. Bernese Leng An State Supreme Court Supreme Court Berrec Islan Po Orleans Legisature Barrow Bago Courts of Appe

Exon Church Missionary Society Meeting Called

The pastor urges all members and officers of the church to attend an evangelistic and missionary service at Exon Church. Services begin promptly at 7:30 to 9:00, lasting about one hour, with attendees encouraged to support missionary efforts.

Wiaman's Missonary Society Ndl Aday Hog Enwerth Leaguera Sip

Postal Prescription Offered to Rheumatic Sufferers

A wartime letter from Paul Case of Brockton Massachusetts claims a French Army prescription cured thousands of rheumatic sufferers. He asks readers to mail their address and promises a postal delivery of the remedy.

France Paul Case Dept K-35 Brockton Mass

Acknowledgment of Yesterday's Plant Dedication Efforts

Louisianas Power and Light president H C Couch extends thanks for the success of the plant dedication yesterday at Sterlington. He praises the Bastron Monroe and Weat Monrose chamber groups mayors and local participants plus the press for their cooperative assistance.

News-Star H.C. Couch Louisiana Power and Light Company Sterlington Chambers of Commerce Bastron Monroe Weat Monrose

Construction of New Residences Increases With Permits

Residential building activity grew last week as seven permits were issued totaling 26 500 pounds. The largest went to Sednesse Moore for a brick veneer home on North Fifth Street with George Love as contractor. Fred Stovall secured the second largest permit for a brick veneer house on Rochelle Avenue. Other permis ts include James A Noe for a one story frame house on Farrerew Street, Folin for a one story frame house on Gravling Street, and Caleb & Company for a one story frame house on Glenmar Street.

Sednesse Moore North Fifth Street Forsythe Avenue M1 Street George Love Fred Stovall SAO Rochelle Avenue Fourth Fifth Streets James A. Noe

Orleans Woman Killed in Auto Accident Today

A New Orleans woman, Misa Regina Rigine, 19, was killed and another passenger, Miss Sadie Breyett, 19, seriously injured when a car left Chef Menteur road and landed in a ditch. Lenesse Daigle, 23, driver, was charged with manslaughter. Lenesse and Edward Daigrepont, 23, were among four from New Orleans involved in the crash.

New Orleans Chef Menteur Road Misa Regina Rigine Sadie Breyett Edward Daigrepont Lenesse Daigie Dingle Priest Miss Rigine Miss Brevett Mert Daigle

Eczema Vanishes With Safe Zemo 18

In 20 years Zemo has seldom failed to bring relief from eczema blemishes and itching. The antiseptic liquid quickly clears skin and removes dandruff. Odorless and invisible. All druggists 35c 60c 1.00.

Brakes Fail Before Curve Struck In Accident

A driver reported brakes failed making it impossible to straighten after entering a curve. The incident describes loss of control and collision under prior unsafe conditions.

Rehearing Petition Planned in LeBouef Case

Attorneys for Ada Bonner LeBouef and Dr. Thomas F Dreher will file a petition for rehearing in the Louisiana supreme court on Friday January 25. The condemned couple was convicted in a case that drew statewide attention.

Lebouef New Orleans Louisiana Supreme Court Ada Bonner LeBouef Thomas F. Dre

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