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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
7
A proposed tunnel system aggregating 108 miles would channel a vast amount of meth from sources to destinations, forming part of a massive network intended to feed illegal drug markets and supply routes into California, including Los Angeles.
B. G. Cole of Monroe was elected president of the State Association of Water and Sewerage Plant Operators at Louisiana State University during the annual short course for operators. Leon Lacour of Bunkie was named vice president and A. J. Wegman of East Jefferson reelected secretary. S. S. Crawford of Lake Charles serves as director on the board of governors, with E. J. Bertrand of Rayne retiring as head of the association.
Brattleboro Vermont June 2 The combined efforts of a Baltimore oriole a housewife and an osteopath saved the life of an injured goldfinch Mrs Arthur Davidson reported she rescued the oriole dragging the bird from a roadway She summoned Dr Kenneth P Wheeler president of the fish and game club who said the goldfinch was bruised but not with broken bones Under Mrs Davidson care the bird should recover.
A vintage shopping ad lists bargain items with bulk prices and multi item deals. Featured goods include tuna flakes mustard catsup flour lard oil tea soap and canned goods from Campbell Libby Del Monte and Anglo brands with prices like 10 15 and 39 cents per item or pack. Special bundles highlight two for offers and quantity discounts typical of mid century grocery flyers.
Betty Crocker outlines a Memorial Day picnic plan with a ready shelf of supplies. Recipes include Tomato Ham Loaf and Special Potato Salad, plus tips on packaging and keeping foods fresh for al fresco meals. Also notes year round Lake Mead fishing and water allocations by Congress.
G D Holland secretary of the Chamber of Commerce is appointed as a faculty member for the Southwestern Chamber of Commerce school in Dallas July 17 22. Dean C J Crampton made the announcement. Holland will lecture on Developing a Program for the Chamber of Commerce and brings extensive credentials including editorships of two secretarial publications and prior attendance at the school since its 1930 founding.
The United States civil service commission announces open competitive examinations for chief engineering aid at 2600 dollars, principal engineering aid at 2300, senior engineering aid at 2000, engineering aid at 1800, assistant engineering aid at 1620, in optional branches agricultural civil construction electrical mechanical or photogrammetry, and junior engineering aid at 1440 and under engineering aid at 1260 without optionals for filling positions in the Tenth United States civil service district covering Louisiana and Texas. Applications must be on file with the manager, tenth United States civil.
The Bee Brand Insect Spray offers a cedar fragrance with no kerosene odor and kills flies mosquitoes and other flying insects rapidly. It is advertised as safe for home use and backed by a money back guarantee with price points 17¢ 29¢ and 49¢ for various sizes.
The notice calls for applications to be filed not later than June 19 1939 with blanks and full information obtainable from the secretary United States civil service board post office Monroe La or from the manager tenth United States civil service district customhouse New Orleans La
A housewife notes rapid bread spoilage in warm damp weather. She recommends wrapping bread in fresh waxed paper and storing it in the refrigerator rather than the bread box to keep loaves fresh.
A brief line notes that the loaf should remain fresh and unspoiled for several days longer.
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