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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1932

Page

10

Funeral held in Oak Ridge for J S Barr

John Sawyer Barr 46 of Oak Ridge died after an emergency operation. He was manager for Morehouse Planting Co. for 25 years and is survived by widow Minnie Barr, son John S Barr, father Rev D C Barr, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral today at 3 pm at the Oak Ridge residence with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery conducted by Rev S W Colvin and Rev A C Lawton.

John Sawyer Barr Oak Ridge D. C. Barr Barr Morehouse Planting Company Minnie Barr John S. Barr Rayville A. C. Lawton Gibsland

Red Cross Meeting Set for Ouachita Parish June 8

Ouachita parish Red Cross chapter will convene at 4 PM on June 8 to discuss important Red Cross work. Mrs. W C Holstein, secretary, announced the agenda. At the morning police jury session the pauper case investigation report will be presented.

Ouachita Parish The Red Cross W. C. Holstein

Camp Fire Girls Guardians Training Opens Today

The Camp Fire Girls guardians training school starts at 2 30 this afternoon at Camp Fire headquarters 707 St John Street. Enrollment of 15 guardians for the two day course is expected, said Mrs F B Neeley executive secretary.

Camp Fire Girls’ Guardians Camp Fire Headquarters St. John Street F. B. Neeley

hotel Frances manager elected IAHG vice president

M. R. Jackson, manager of the Hotel Frances, was elected vice president of the International Association of Hotel Greeters at its annual convention in Kansas City. More than five delegates from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Cuba attended.

International Association of Hotel Greeters Kansas City M. R. Jackson Hotel Frances United States Canada Mexico Cuba

Levee Surveys For West Side Nears Completion

United States engineer K R Young says levee survey for West Monroe protection will finish soon with no delay to construction after survey. Mayor C C Bell expects smooth rights of way process and council action once survey ends. Project aims to reduce unemployment. The article also notes the dik dik is the smallest antelope native to West Africa at about 12 inches high.

West Monroe K. R. Young United States Young C. C. Bell West Africa

Cross blending of tobaccos described as welding blends

The article explains cross blending as more than mixing it welds Bright Burley and Turkish tobaccos. It discusses many Bright varieties and numerous Burley grades alongside Turkish types, highlighting how blending creates varied tobacco qualities.

Harrassed Business Men Turn to Golf for Solace

Atlanta report notes a rise in middle aged businessmen taking up golf to vent frustrations. Pros from Nashville to New Orleans cite increased participation as a way to escape worries, enjoy fresh air, and regain optimism despite lean ledgers.

C. E. Danis Nashville George Livingston South J. P. Fondren Memphis W. C. Sherwood Harold Lee New Orleans George Turpie

Pre School Age Clinic Set At Lida Benton School

A clinic for pre-school and primary children will be held Friday at 2 pm at Lida Benton school. Physicians and nurses will run the clinic. Parents may bring their children for examination. A car will be sent for those without transport if they call the school office.

Lida Benton

Unclear Text on City Offices and Course Worries

Fragmentary lines note people forgetting office worries on the course and mention increases in Atlanta and other cities. The readable content is limited and lacks identifiable event details or dates.

Atlanta

Pedestrian bumper used on British motor truck

A British motor truck carries a large backward revolving roller in front of the forewheels. The device acts as a pedestrian bumper pushing people who fall in front of the vehicle to the side for safety.

YWCA Board Set for Monthly Meeting Tomorrow

The YWCA board here will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 10 o clock. Mrs. J B Pollard executive secretary said routine business is planned and five Business Girls Club members will attend a south wide conference in Maryland Tenn on June 15.

Y. W. C. A. Board of Directors J. B. Pollard Y. W. C. A. Business Girls’ Club Maryland, Tenn

Rehearsals for Three One Act Plays at Ouachita Parish JC

Rehearsals are held daily at Ouachita Parish Junior College directed by Miss Bess Mary Crider and Mrs Dorothy Younse. The three plays titled The Love Pirate If Men Played Cards as Women Do and The Wedding Present will be presented Saturday night. Alaska fur shipments in 1931 totaled 1 770 324 dollars.

Ouachita Parish Junior College Bess Mary Crider Dorothy Younse

Monroe Building & Loan special stockholders meeting notice

Notice is given of a special meeting of stockholders of the Monroe Building and Loan Association at 10:00 AM on Monday June 20 1982 at 106 St John Street Monroe Louisiana to consider changing and amending Articles II IV V VI EX XI XI and XX of the charter and to transact other business as may be brought before the meeting. President J W McWilliams Secretary BYNUM.

Monroe Monroe Building & Loam Association St. John Street Louisiana Bynum J. W. McWilliams

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