Colorado Flood Toll Rises as Plains Struck Areas Struggle
Pueblo Colorado reports the worst western flood in history with morgues overflowing, hospitals using relief stations, and thousands homeless. Red Cross cites about 100 bodies found and 300 dead overall as Arkansas river floods spread to Kansas towns Syracuse and Gardner and warnings issued to all Arkansas valley communities.
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Associated Press
Pueblo
Colo
Central
Colorado
West
Red Cross
Kansas
Arkansas River
Syracuse
Gardner
Kans
Arkansas Valley
Monroe Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Announcement
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce announces its annual meeting to be held at the city hall Tuesday evening, June 7, at 8 o'clock. Officials urge residents to attend with fellow citizens and enjoy a program of brief talks and the election results.
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Council
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Monroe
Annual meeting notices invite members to Tuesday gathering
The notice outlines election of new directors and an annual report for the past year with future plans. It promises a short program and a general meeting with refreshments and cigars. Attendees are urged to come Tuesday evening and bring guests. Signed by John B. Poster president, and others.
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Tion
Denver Flood Swamps West Side, Rails and Homes Hit
June 6 report says La Junta railway shops are under five feet of water with yards wrecked and 200 freight cars swept away. The Platte River broke its banks in Denver, flooding blocks on the west side and forcing residents to seek refuge in city hall. Red Cross aids the homeless as planes and convoys deliver blankets and medical supplies.
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Lasanimas
Colo
la Junta
Platte River
Denver
Tulsa riot victim dies as toll climbs to eleven
R. L. Osborne died at a Tulsa hospital from wounds received when shot by a guard during a race riot. Authorities say Osborne, part of an automobile party, failed to halt to guards patrolling the road, raising the known white death count to eleven.
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Tulsa
Okla
R. L. Osborne
Osborne
Police Chiefs Meet to Plan Modern Crime Prevention
In St Louis the International Association of Police Chiefs opens with Chief Tarver acting in place of Inspector Heap who will be away at Excelsior Springs and Kansas City before returning to Monroe St Louis June 6. The chiefs discuss modern organization, crime restriction, and information clearing houses to tighten fugitive nets.
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L. V. Tarver
R. E. Heap
International Association of Police Chiefs
St. Louis
Tarver
Heap
Excelsior Springs
Kansas
French Ultimatum to German Commander in Silesian Zone
Oppelin Silesia June 6 French authorities issue an ultimatum to General Vonhoefer urging German defense forces to retire or facing withdrawal of French troops from industrial sections of the plebiscite zone. General Hunneker and Vonhoefer were to meet over the rising German Polish clashes in Upper Silesia.
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Silesian
Oppelin
Silesia
Hunneker
Vonhoefer
Upper Silesia
Vonhofer
West Side Baptists to Erect $60,000 Church on Trenton Street
First Baptist church of West Monroe has closed a contract for a lot on Trenton street near the post office. The congregation plans a three story brick building costing as much as sixty thousand dollars with space for community activities. Rev. H. L. Driskell serves as pastor after the recent revival and organization of the church.
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West Side
Baptists
First Baptist Church of
West Monroe
W. A. Burt
W. L. Stephens
J. G. Cobb
J. D. McGee
A. T. Chappell
A E. Averett
J. O. McCormick
J. H. Hamilton
Trenton Street
First Baptist Church Congregation of
H. L. Driskell
West Monroe Theater to Be Built at Once
Work has started on the new West Monroe theatre building to replace the fire-destroyed structure. Ouachita Amusement Company will erect a brick, modern building that may be leased for theatrical use, though planned initially for other purposes.
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West Monroe
Ouachita Amusement Company
Arkadelphia
Ark
Farm sale reports include four thousand dollar transaction
A. G. Cox sold to E. R. Niggason an eighty acre farm the west half of the southeast quarter of 16 17 N 3 E for 4100. W A Kelly had previously held the parcel. J K Adams sold to Willard W. Eckhardt eight of block two in River View addition for 950. Mrs Hugenia S Wright sold to Walker W DuBose a lot in square two Laytons Second addition fronting State avenue for 1250.
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A. G. Cox
E. R. Niggason
W. A. Kelly
J. K. Adams
Willard W. Eckhardt
Riverview Addition
Baptist Drive Proves Success in Monroe Church Growth
The Baptist drive closed Sunday with ten additions plus the ten earlier in the week, totaling twenty new members. Since Rev. Frank Tripp arrived, 134 have joined in under five months, with seven baptisms reported last night amid good crowds and high enthusiasm.
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the Baptist
Frank Tripp
Monroe
Merfeld to Speak at Masonic Temple Tomorrow Night
Dr H A Merfeld will deliver an address at the Masonic temple tomorrow night during lodge hour. He will discuss interesting phases of Masonry and is described as standing high in Masonry.
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H. A. Merfeld
Masonic Temple
Merfeld
Relief calls flood region as Colorado requests aid
Washington reports Pueblo urged Congress to appropriate 5 million dollars for flood relief with 2 million needed immediately to repair levees and clear debris. Governor Shoup asked 20 million for state flood relief. The dispatches cover international talks on armaments and domestic political moves related to disarmament.
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Washington
Pueblo
Hardy
Colorado
Congress
Shoup
United States
Parish Council Formed By Monroe Catholics In Alexandria Diocese
The Knights of Columbus Hall hosted Monroe Catholics as they organized a Parish Council of the Alexandria diocese for the National Council of Catholic Men. Alfred J. Roth presided with Rev. Father N. F. Vandegear and R. M. Breard Jr addressing members. Officers elected include Vandegear honorary president and Breard president with Filhiol vice president and Riveire secretary treasurer. The next meeting is set for Sunday June 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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Parish Council OF Alexandria Diocese OF National Catholic Men
Knights of Columbus
Monroe
Alexandria
National Council of Catholic Men
Alfred J. Roth
N. F. Vandegear
St. Matthew's Church of
R. M
Notice to Gas Consumers Pay By 10th to Save
Gas customers urged to pay by the 10th to receive a ten percent discount. Bills unpaid by the 20th will result in discontinued service without further notice.
Convention at its peak with work unfinished at Baton Rouge
Six working days remain in the extended time for Louisiana's Constitutional Convention to finish its tasks. Many doubt full completion, as six major matters near final consideration, including taxation, severance tax for prisons, income tax discussion, and suffrage and election issues. Debate awaits possible extensions and final votes before a public submission.
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Baton Rouge
Parker
Louisiana
Suffrage and Election Committee
Breazeale
Mangham Oil Show Prompts Townwide Barbecue
Mangham villagers plan a barbecue to celebrate test results at the Mangham No. 1 well of Mangham Oil Gas and Development Co. Oil and gas men from Monroe and nearby areas attend as a show of oil in the section 4-15-7 well near Mangham Richland parish. Reports say oil and gas showings exist and a larger northeast Louisiana drilling surge is eyed as attempts intensify toward Monroe area.
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Mangham
el Dorado
Ark
Monroe
Homer-El Dorado Oil Company
Clark No. 1
Union Parish
J. D. O’brian
el Dorado District
Clark Well
Junction City
Union County
Arkansas
Shreveport Locals Set To Meet Monroe Nine Next Sunday
Monroe base ball team will play the American Legion club of Shreveport at Forsythe park in Monroe Sunday afternoon. Business Manager Harry Prophit hopes the locals win the bacon but notes Shreveport is well trained. West Monroe organizes a team with Myatt McClendon as manager and W. B. Averett as captain including players Tom Hood Ralph Haynes L. H. Walker Wheeler Mitchell Mike Winberry A S Joiner Lucien Larche Ford Hines O T Donovan Hardy Mitchell Roland Coats A H Lansdale Milt Averett R B Rasberry W B Lee Shorty Davis. Grounds prepared and grand stand plans underway.
Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy Unsettled Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with unsettled conditions and little change in temperature.
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