Key West Now Defense Town Brightens as Recruiters Seek Workers
Key West Florida, June 2. The city once near ruin after a devastating hurricane now thrives as a defense hub and seeks hundreds of skilled workers. Labor board recorder Albert R. Cooper led a Florida recruitment tour, recalling the 1928 disaster and the creation of an overseas highway funded by federal aid that revived the area. The navy’s arrival during wartime further solidified Key West as a strategic center and tourist destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Albert R. Cooper
Labor Board
Florida
Florida Keys
United States
Roosevelt
South Florida
Navy
Seewift
Naval Establishment
Collinston High School Holds Graduation Ceremonies
Commencement at Collinston High School featured five seniors receiving diplomas and 14 seventh grade students earning certificates. Esteemed seniors Dorothy Campbell first honor and Marjorie Hilburn second honor were highlighted, with addresses by Dean C. C. Calvert of Northeast Junior College and baccalaureate sermon by Rev A C Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's High School
Salvey Buttita
Josephine Carso
Kathleen Devereaux
Mary Louise Elias
Jack Flack
Lucile Fernandez
Gustina Jacola
Nicky Kokinos
Inez Landreaux
Charlotte Miller
Charlie Miller
Joseph Nastasi
Mildred Overton
Doris Potier
Frances Pecasting
Gene Ritter
Heloise Rimes
J. V. Spatafora
James Soething
Gertrude Zurga
James Soebbing
Dorothy Campbell
Marjorie Lee Hilburn
R. V. Hilburn
Charles Deal
Douglas Cook
Doris Almand
Marie Edwards
Frankie Bruno
Bobbie Mae Redding
Barbara Ann Hoover
Mackey McCrary
Therese Lee Johnston
John Lane Norsworthy
C. T. Fontenot
Charles Wiley Montgomery
Charles Cowger
James Gregory
Bill Norsworthy
Bernis Tillery
Dean C. C. Calvert
Northeast Junior College
C. W. Montgomery
Miss Campbell
Collinston
Collinston High School
Deaths: John H. Rollins of St. Joseph La.
The funeral of John H. Rollins, 72, was held at Union church in St. Joseph. Interment followed at Natchez city cemetery. He leaves his wife, a daughter Mrs Annette Rum mage of St. Joseph, a granddaughter in San Diego, California, and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
John H. Rollins
Union Church
Natchez City
Annette Rum
Mage
San Diego
Calif
Torpedoes in Pairs Sink Two Ships
Continued report notes torpedoes in pairs quickly sinking two ships. Admiral Kauffman assumes command of the Seventh Naval District, arriving from Iceland to succeed Captain R. S. Crenshaw. About 15 others were brought to Key West. all but one of the remaining 22 crewmen were believed rescued.
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Nion
Key West
Kauffman
Seventh Naval District
Iceland
R. S. Crenshaw
Local banks closed for Confederate Memorial Day
Banks and financial institutions will be closed Wednesday June 2 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. Affected institutions include Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Ouachita National Bank People's Homestead and Savings Association and the Monroe Building and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Ouachita National Bank
People's Homestead and Savings Association
Monroe Building and Loan Association
Governors and Maestri urged to seal deal in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge the governor Lars H. Jones and Mayor Robert Maestri were urged to mend their rift as the Senate considered measures to curb New Orleans mayoral power. Lawmakers demanded a public deal or statements, while four reform bills were postponed for later action. The day also saw votes on civil service suspensions, labor union disclosures, and highway statute updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maestri
Baton Rouge
Jung
Lars H. Jones
Robert
Senate
New Orleans
Lloyd Hendrick
Caddo
Hendrick
Jones
Huey P. Long
Richard W. Leche
Liorri Ott
Orleans
Frank Stich
City Hall
City Civil Service Commission
Jones Forces
House
State Supreme Court
House Public Roads Committee
Highway Commission
Judiciary Committee
Armed Services
Second
Claiborne
Jackson
Bienville Parish
State Department of Labor
A. A. Fredericks
Natchitoches
Louisiana
Louisiana Crime Commission
W. C. Perreult
Crime Commission
Ernest S. Clements
Oberlin
Williard E. Parker
M. R. Simoneaux
Parker
United States Civil Service Commission
Marshall Ballard, Jr
Louisiana Association For Clean Government
Governor objects to rationing plans for Louisiana gas
The records show daily gasoline use at 6,300,000 gallons and a yearly average of 666,667 gallons per day in 194, with a 30 percent drop after cutting luxury driving. Governor Sam Jones urged Washington to exclude Louisiana and other oil states from rationing, a sentiment echoed in the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Ways and
Louisiana
Senate
Dudley LeBlanc
Abbeville
House
Alvin Crais
New Orleans
Crais
Conservation Department of the
State of
Sam Jones
Washington
Barrymore Receives Final Catholic Rites in LA
John Barrymore was given extreme unction and a requiem mass at Calvary cemetery chapel. The bronze and silver casket will join Irene Fenwick in a family crypt as Lionel Barrymore escorts Diana, his granddaughter, to the rites. Diana, visiting for a movie role, was present at the hospital when he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John Barrymore
John O'Donnell
Barrymore
Calvary Cemetery
Irene Fenwick
John
Lionel
Diana
Slayer of father killed by officer in Pennsylvania
In Somne ytown Pennsylvania Henry Hartzell 42 accused of slaying his father John Hartzell 69 was killed in a gun battle after ambushing security in an abandoned farmhouse Detective Albert Murphy and a state policeman forced entry Hartzell fired a .22 revolver before being shot. A deathbed confession confirmed the February homicide.
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Sumneytown
Henry Hartzell
Hartzell
Montgomery County
Albert Murphy
Murphy
H. Clayton Moyer
Bucks County
John Hartzell
Real Estate Transfer in West Monroe Involves Dee Clampitt
Mrs Addie Juneman sold a West Monroe lot to Peoples Homestead and Savings association for 1500. The property was then deeded to Mrs Dee Clampitt for the same sum, recorded by Ouachita parish clerk. The lot is in Austin and Ebys Southern addition beginning 134 feet east of South First street with 50 feet frontage on Coleman avenue and 142 feet depth.
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Addie Juneman
West Monroe
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
Dee Clampitt
Ouachita Parish
Austin and Eby
South First Street
Coleman Avenue
Marion F Kifer dies in St. Joseph at 86
Marion Frank Kifer of St. Joseph Louisiana aged 86 died May 31 at his home. He is survived by a son Louis Kifer. Funeral arrangements had not been completed by Tuesday noon.
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Marion F. Kifer
ST. Joseph
Marion Frank Kifer
Louis Kifer
Graduates Named From Five Area Schools In Jackson Parish
Jonesboro La June 2 Special announcement lists graduation candidates from Ansley Beech Springs Quitman Weston and Walker high schools. Names include Helen Canady Idell Carter James Kavanaugh Sybil Remsey and others across the five schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Jackson Parish
Ansley High School
Helen Canady
Idell Carter
James Kavanaugh
Sybil Remsey
Lester Smelley
Duane Webber
Ima Carter
Nat Clinton
Merle Rogers
Merble Staggs
Elsie Washam
Beech Springs High School
Junior Anderson
C. M. Tolar
Barnie Nash
G. L. Womack
Quitman High School
Fae Adcock
Elaine Harvey
Bettye Jo Thomas
Bonnie Stevenson
William Jimmerson
Clifton Bailey
Billie Turner
Levon Hinton
Stewart Baggarly
Lerlene Myers
Minnie Turner
Winston Loventhal
Elsie Lee
Earnest Turner
Riley Ray Stevenson
Weston High School
Mary Ruth Biondell
Johnnie Fitzpatrick
John Jr. Hay
Walton Reeds
Burness Shows
Don Tolar
William Henry Davis
Marguerite Hudson
Edna Lee Reed
Everett Shows
Osborn Simpson
Walker High School
LeRoy 4H. White
Lamoine C. Hogan
Charge Denials By Standard Oil Chief At Meeting
W S Farish president of Standard Oil Company (N J) told stockholders at the Flemington New Jersey annual meeting that the company delayed no synthetic rubber production nor hampered the war effort. He read a letter sent to Senator Truman and defended the firm against Thurman Arnold's criticisms before the defense committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
N. J
Thurman Arnold
W. S. Farish
Standard Oil Company
Farish
Truman
Missouri
Arnold
Truck Fire Damages Vehicle at Local Company
Monroe firemen reported a truck owned by Concrete Materials Company caught fire near a heating system on Louisville Avenue early Tuesday. The blaze was quickly extinguished by responders and caused damage to the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concrete Materials Company
Louisville Avenue
Monroe
Traffic estimates split business miles for purchases
Traffic experts estimate that of the 498000000000 miles driven annually, about half the distance is for business purchases.The figure highlights the heavy role of business travel in overall road use and may influence transportation planning and policy discussions.
Graduates urged to enlist in various army branches
The United States Army Recruiting Service appeals to graduating youths to enlist in infantry field artillery coast artillery air corps parachute signal corps armored forces cavalry or engineers. Under 20s may choose their branch and should contact the Army Recruiting Service at the Monroe post office building promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Recruiting Service
Army
Infantry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Air Corps
Parachute
Signal Corps
Armored Forces
Cavalry
Corps of Engineers
Army Recruiting Service
Monroe
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ST. Matthew’s
Collinston School
Montg
Mae
Slekla
North Third St
and Maestri
Drayton Boucher
Standard Oil
Peacock
Dessard
Ngoum
ROX
DeSiard St
Marts
Parker Blades
Emerson Electric
Emerson
Sedina
Jewelers
DeSiard
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