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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1929

Page

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Berkeley minister changes stance over wedding vows

Dr. Wedge and Mrs Holloway faced church rules on marriage as long as her husband lived. The Berkeley First Church clashed with canon law over the ceremony with Lapeey A. McKee of Berkeley asked to officiate. Dr Wedge, a former boxer, explained leaving the church after wrestling with the issue.

O Presbyterian Minieter California Wedge D. Morris Berkeley Ithe Nazarene

F L Jones Out Again After influenza Illness

F L Jones, connected with Beatherr Carbon and Lions era circles, remains at home on Grend Street after another bout with influenza.

F. L. Jones GL. Jones Beatherr, Carbon Company Serrefaery

Arkansas Natural Gas secretary resigns for Los Angeles post

In Shreveport Louisiana on January 23 a resignation was announced by the secretary of the Arkansas Natural Gas corporation. He leaves to become vice president of the McMillan Petroleum company based in Los Angeles California. He has served since the merger last March of the Arkaneas with the Meturel Gas and Fuel corporation of Zl Derade.

Smneveport, le Arkansas Natural Gas Corporation McMillan Petroleum Company Los Angeles Cal Arkansas Arkaneas Meturel Gas and Fuel Corporation Zl Derade

Enraged wife shoots slayer of her spouse in Alabama

Anniston Alabama January 25 Mrs Jon Phipps says Burl Austin shot and killed her husband during a quarrel at the Phipps home in the western Taladega County area. Austin was wounded by a shotgun fired by Mrs Phipps as he fled. The slain man died from a severed jugular and five stab wounds. Police guard Mrs Phipps at the hospital where Austin lies recovering. the widow and child survive the deceased.

Anniston Als Burl Austin Jon Phipps Baetend Phippa Wesstern Talisdega County

Fatal cave-in claims second victim in Tennessee town

The Brunswick gravel pit collapse that killed laborer James Rodgers claimed a second life when Rev W A Haste died at Baptist Hospital in Memphis from internal injuries. Haste, 65, was principal of Gates High School for seven years and pastor of Gates and Brunswick Baptist churches. He was a Mason, Union University and Southern Seminary graduate, and a respected Lauderdale County figure.

Memphis Brunswick James Rodgers W. HA. Heste Baptist Hospital State Highway Department Rodgers Haste Gates, Tenn. High School Ttates Baptist Church Masonic Lodge No. BU Lauderdale County Union University of Darkees Tenn Baptist Theological Serinary Louisville, Ky Gates

Police Court Trespass Fines and Sentences

Graffin Reynolds receives one day in jail for trespassing. William Pratt faces ten days, charged with trespassing.

Graffin Reynolds William Pratt

Auctioned four-masted schooner sells for $1 609

A deteriorated four masted schooner once valued at a high sum was knocked down at auction for 1609 dollars. The buyer appeared confident as the old craft drew interest in Boston.

Boston Herbert L. Rawdlrgz

Italy Plans Naval Building Program

The council of ministers under Premier Mussolini approved a program to lay down two 10,000 ton cruisers, two 6,900 ton light scouting cruisers, and five submarines. Construction to begin in June. light scouting cruisers to receive Astitore type armament.

Rome Mussolini Italy

Smith Arrives in Florida for Winter Vacation

Former New York Governor Al Smith arrived in Sarasota to begin a Florida winter vacation at the invitation of circus magnate John Ringling. Joan J. Raszah and William F. Kenny traveled with Smith, greeted by a brass band, guard, and circus elephant. The group toured the winter quarters, Gulf coast ride, and two luncheons as plans for the day unfolded. Mrs. Smith and others were to join from Savannah.

Sarasota Fla al Smith New York Florida John Ringling Svannah Joan J. Raszah Democratic National Committee William F. Kenny Bingling Circus

Frenchie's Cafe in Monroe Offers Real French Cooking

Across from Hotel Monroe Frenchie's Cafe advertises pure food around the clock and a best line of band won?ges. The Old Man Himself guarantees quality as Frenchif's Cafe lists 292 South Grand and phone 766.

Monroe Atyle Frenchif’s Cafe South Grand

Suit Between Chain Stores Is Dismissed

The Piggly Wiggly corporation’s suit against Jitney Jungle, alleging patent infringement and unfair competition, was dismissed by Judge F E B Hulmer in the United States district court. The four year case involved alleged aisle layouts and a similar storefront brand. court ruled no infringement or unfair competition occurred.

Jackson Mies Piggly Wiggly Corporation Jitney-dungla Corporation Emalr FE. R B. Hulmen United States Diatelet Court Jgdge Hulmer Aptton Jitney Jungle Jitney-Jungle

Frustrated Customer Bemoans Complex Product Purchase

A reader notes that shopping with a rival forces customers to traverse the full system and back to the store before finishing, highlighting a cumbersome purchase path and poor in-store experience.

Economic Trends Highlight 1924 Trade Gains and Agriculture Note

The report notes retail trade transactions from mail order houses and department stores surpassed prior years. Excluding New York City, speculative stock activity reached new highs while check payments rose by a substantial percentage in 1924 compared with 1927. The summary mentions agricultural perspectives as well.

New York City

Production, exports and savings noted in 1928 report

The official said target prices rose above previous years except grain. Steel production reached about 50.9 million tons and electric power consumption set an all time high. Textile output lagged but showed improvement ahead as large exports and a new peak in savings were recorded in 1928.

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