Kidnaping Flystery Baffles Police As Evidence Grows
Federal agents and Tacoma police expand search for George who was held since Friday. Circulating 20 000 Weyerhaeuser ransom bills serials, investigators comb Issaquah and nearby regions while checking hot clues from Seattle to British Columbia. Strong demand from the public floods phones with tips as G men widen field operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Tacoma
George
Weyerhaeuser
Federal Department of Justice
Department of Justice
British Columbia
Forty Hour Week to Be Maintained in Nation Wide Support
Labor leaders report most large firms will keep code provisions despite NRA invalidation while many small merchants, retailers and producers pledge to maintain minimum hours and wages. Reports from major cities across the country show varied responses with several sectors announcing wage increases and continued standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lewis
Iowa Federation of Labor
Pittsburgh
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oklahoma City
Denver
Kansas City
Dallas
Sioux Falls
8. D
St. Paul
Portland
Ore
Spokane
NRA
American Iron and Steel Institute
Finley
Salt Lake City
Georgia
Tennessee
Carolinas
Bakers New England
Texas
California
St. Joseph
Chambers of Commerce
Labor and Trade Association
Summer School Slated At Ouachita Parish High
Ouachita Parish high school will run a summer session starting immediately with daily classes from 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m except Sundays. Operation runs until July 26 to assist pupils who failed subjects before fall term. Four teachers Miss Myrta Stewart Miss Clara Averett Mrs J W Musselwhite and Mrs Sarah B Welsh teach algebra and other subjects. Enrollment expected around 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quachita Parish High School
Myrta Stewart
Clara Averett
J. W. Musselwhite
Sarah B Welsh
Louisiana employment service aids job seekers in Monroe
The Wagner-Peyser act founded Louisiana state employment service in Monroe at 105 North Fourth Street. District manager R. E. Young notes the aim to place the right man in the right job and describes four divisions covering commercial, hotels and domestic work, industrial skilled labor, and general labor. The modern, free service provides direct employer contact, selective referrals, and a visitor-friendly office with a receptionist and arranged telephone connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State Employment Service
United States
Monroe
North Fourth Street
R. E. Young
D. C. Davis
Fred C. Culver
C. B. Love
Lavinia Drouet
Young
Candy Cooper Wins Weekly Sally Myles Contest Award
Canoy Cooper of 105 Texas Avenue is winner of the weekly Sally Myles comic cut out contest for the week ending May 31. He may receive the $5 award by calling the News Star World business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canoy Cooper
Texas Avenue
Sally Myles
News-Star—World Business Office
Reometry in American History and Civics Study Focus
A brief summary noting Reometry as a study area within American history civics and commercial geography. Highlights its relevance to understanding historical contexts, civic development, and geographic commerce through cross-disciplinary exploration.
Death Toll Rises in Western Floods as Losses Mount
The western flood toll grows with an estimated 140 deaths possible, eight in Kansas, three in Missouri, and 11 million dollars in Nebraska property loss plus 2 million on highways and bridges. Red Cross surveys show about 1,400 families homeless across Nebraska Kansas and Colorado as floodwaters ease in spots.
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Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Red Cross
Colorado
South Platte
North Platte
Neb
North Fork
Mee Cook
Tonesboro Methodist W M S meeting and related notes
The Methodist W M S met at the church on May 27 for a regular program led by Mrs J A Thurman with devotionals by Mrs A A Meredith. A negro spiritual was sung and talks on missionary work across races were given by several speakers. Other local gatherings included Jonesboro Baptist Missionary circles, Business Women's circle, and Y W A groups with good attendance, followed by a mission rally and a tea shower at Mrs T D Callaway's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
J. A. Thurman
A. A. Meredith
Willingham
W. W. Kavanaugh
R. C. Jefress
Jonesboro Baptist Missionary Society
Rosa Robinson
F. K. Buckley
Dee Heflin
A. E. Rogers
E. P. Zuber
Fred Smidth
Edd Ramsay
Business Women's Circle
Sunbeams
Jonesboro Baptist Church
L. J. Dodge
L. R. Scarborough
B. C. Land
The
Winnfield Baptist Church
F. J. Katz
Jonesboro Church
Feen-a-mint Laxative Aimed at Families
This old ad explains Feen-a-mint as a gentle non-habit forming laxative for the family. Chewing delays the action until saliva and digestive juices prepare the stomach, avoiding a sudden intestinal rush. Doctors endorse it for non-habit forming use.
Obituary for Mrs. Jean Zachary of Monroe West Monroe
Mrs. Jean Zachary 25 died after brief illness at a local hospital. Funeral at 10 am Wednesday at her mother's home 210 Ludwig Ave West Monroe with Rev. Ernest Holloway officiating. Interment in River View Burial Park Monroe. Survived by husband six sisters and two brothers. Also listed are Mary Esther Grower and Lenora Grower among Monroe residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Zachary
J. E. Grower
Ludwig Avenue
West Monroe
Ernest D. Holloway
First Presbyterian Church
Riverview
Monroe
Mary Esther Grower
Zachary
Charles Gossett
John L. Kelso
H. C. Carter
A. F. Craig
Lenora Grower
Leo Smith
Meridian
John A. Grower
Okolona
Noel Grower
Police Seek Escaped Gunman In Monroe Robbery Case
Monroe police warn residents to watch for a slender 22 year old gunman in a blue 1935 Chevrolet with Texas plate 694 420 described as armed and desperate. The suspect fled after a bold car chase, shooting at officers, stealing a truck, and robbing Barnes near Monroe. Local reports say Shreveport officers believe he may be wounded. Notify police if seen.
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Texas
Shreveport
Barnes
Monroe
Lawmakers push contest before election drive amid vented bills
The session drew reps and senators including Louis Ward and Father Coughlin aides, with Patman leaders guiding in both chambers. Senators Thomas Borah Smith Frazier McCarran Bulow McGill attended, representing Idaho South Carolina North Dakota Nevada South Dakota Kansas. The inflation bill by Rep Patman faced Roosevelt veto previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ward
Charles E. Coughlin
Detroit
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Patman
House
Senate
Thomas
Borah
Idaho
Smith
South Carolina
Frazier
North Dakota
McCarran
Nevada
Bulow
South Dakota
McGill
Kansas
Texas
Roosevelt
Woman betrays Bremer kidnapping raid in federal case
The article reports a woman providing information that could connect Bremer kidnapping to the case. Davis faces a Friday federal sentencing with possible life imprisonment. Other Bremer suspects include Arthur Barker and Oliver Berg already jailed for life, while several others await sentences or trial. At large are Karpis, Campbell, Weaver, Harrison, Moran, Eaton, and two unnamed suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Bremer
Davis
Oklahoma State Prison
Arthur “Doc” Barker
Oliver Berg
John J.boss McLaughlin
Elmer Farmer
Byron Bolton
Harold Alderton
James J. Wilson
Harry Sawyer
Alvin Karpis
Harry Campbell
William Weaver
William Harrison
Joseph P. Moran
Myrtle Eaton
John Doe
Richard Roe
Search for Stolen 1934 Chevrolet in Jonesboro
Sheriff Neil Thomas asked Jonesboro police to locate a stolen 1934 Chevrolet bearing Louisiana license 257-541. The car, owned by Miss Mary Vernon of Jonesboro, was stolen in Jonesboro last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Thomas
Jonesboro
Louisiana
Mary Vernon
Auxiliary Elects Officers in Homer Louisiana
In Homer Louisiana on June 4 special report states the local American Legion auxiliary elected officers for the year. The slate includes Mrs W E Kelley as president Mrs W A Austin first vice president Mrs Lamont Seals second vice president Mrs B W Fortson third vice president Mrs Clyde Kitchens secretary Mrs D N Lynn treasurer Mrs J J Baker chaplain Mrs Max Maritzky sergeant at arms Miss Mary Bonner director of publicity and Mrs J G Edwards color bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary
Homer
American Legion Auxiliary
W. E. Kelley
W. A. Austin
Lamont Seals
B. W. Fortson
Clyde Kitchens
D. N. Lynn
J. J. Baker
Max Maritzky
Mary Bonner
J. G. Edwards
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Soothing Blue Star Ointment
Cooling ointment melts on skin delivering medicines into pores to kill itch tetter rash eczema and foot ringworm. Money back if the first jar fails.
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Bradfield Co
Atlanta
San Francisco- Oakland
Travel
Tri-State Transportation Company
Tri-State West Side Bus Station
Calverts Drug Store
Ouachita Parish High
Bureau
Candy Cooper
Employment Service Office
U. S. Employment Service
Geraldine Scroggin
John C. Michaud
George T. Littlefield
Douglass McLean
Edith Sheppard
Henry Scroggin
Eugene Rogers
Paul Stinson
South Jonesboro
Mrs. Stinson
Mesdames H. W. Ayers
G. T. Littlefield
W. P. Miller
Ben Johnston
Stanley Lewis
Paul Naremore
David Jefress
Max Roby
J. C. Thomas
Contract Bridge Club
Marshall Dickerson
Hodge
Nelson Michaud
Jerry Frazier
J. W. Stewart
T. G. Dennis
Clark Rankin
A. J. McKenzie
T. D. Callaway
Tom Carlin
W. C. McDonald, Jr
David Bell, Jr
Tonesboro
I. J. Allen
Mrs
Eli Rugg
T. C. Day
Jasper
A. Taylor
Oberlin
W. O. Sample
Mansfield
Missesla
Elva Rugg
Simmon
Ace Springs
Emerson
Colbert’s Hardware & Furniture
Cheney
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