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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

3

Mass Democratic Meeting Called in Ruston for Delegates

Lincoln parish Democrats urged mass meeting in the district courtroom at Ruston on Saturday at 11 for selecting delegates to the state convention in Shreveport on June 14. Chairman J M Sims stressed that voters should name delegates, not political machines, with hundreds expected.

Ruston J. M. Sims Lincoln Parish Democratic Executive Committee Shreveport State Central Committee Walton E. McBride T. L. Waugh Hico A. H. Colvin Vienna J. P. Owen I. F. Halstead Choudrant G. W. Brewster Greenville J. L. Boddie P. Colvin, Jr Ward Two J. S. McCrary Simsboro J. H. Matthews L. P. Mount Ward Seven Sims

Sergeant Leonard Addresses Louisiana Training Institute Audience

World War II veteran and former major league player Sergeant George Leonard spoke to boys at the Louisiana Training Institute about his experiences in the Canadian army and in professional baseball. He is scheduled to speak again today to Boy Scouts at Camp Ki-Ro-Li.

Boys of Louisiana Training Institute George Leonard Leonard Camp Ki-Ro-Li

Plough's Cleansing Cream Promises Dirt Mask Removal

An advertising pitch offers Plough's Cleansing Cream to remove the so called dirt mask clogging pores. It claims deep cleansing to prevent pimples and blemishes and promotes three sizes priced at 25c 35c and 50c.

Plough

Sheriff to Cut Salaries May Reduce Forces

Sheriff Milton Coverdale announced a 10 percent pay cut for all sheriff’s department members starting July 1, including the sheriff. He warned further staff reductions could be needed if funds remain scarce, noting 1931 tax collections reached only about 76 percent of due and individual assessments paid about 60 percent.

Milton Coverdale Sheriff's Department Coverdale

Building Loan Meet Slated in French Lick Ind

The fortieth convention of the United States Building and Loan league will be held in French Lick Indiana September 1 2 and 3. Financiers managing eight billion dollars in mortgages for 11 747 associations will attend as the federal home loan bank bill dominates discussions and 19 committees study financing and policy for 1933.

United States Building and Loan League French Lick Ind Building and Loan, Savings and Loan Cooperative Banks League Mr. Best Ward B. Whitlock Springfield Ill Philip Lieber Shreveport H. F. Cellaris Cincinnati Morton Bodfish Chicago R. Holtby Myers Los Angeles Ernest A. Hale Boston John Warren Newark N. J William P. Siegert Philadelphia L. P. McCullough Columbus George R. Wootten Hickory N. C Harold T. Donaldson Lansing Mich George E. McKinnis Shawnee Okla Lee Stidd Portland Ore

Murder Charges Filed in Night Club Killing

Charges of murder were filed yesterday against Willie Wright and L. J. Allen in connection with the slaying of Smith Nelson at the rear of 412 North Sixteenth street. Nelson's widow swore out the charges. Wright admitted his involvement and implicated Allen. both men were sent to the parish jail.

Willie Wright L. J. Allen Smith Nelson North Sixteenth Street Nelson Wright Allen

Mrs. Mattie Spruell R I P in Richland Parish

Mrs. Mattie Spruell aged 82 died at 1 a m during a visit to relatives near Vineland dairy Winnsboro road heart failure. Survived by husband T F Spruell and three sons Tom Julian and Angus. A brother Henry Gaster of Richland parish also survives. Funeral from Mulhearn Funeral Home St John Street at 3 p m with Rev Ernest Holloway officiating. Interment in Old City Cemetery.

Henry Gaster Richland Parish Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street Ernest Holloway First Presbyterian Church Old City Cemetery Mattie Spruell T. F. Spruell Vineland Winnsboro Road Tom Julian Angus

Scouts Undergo Physical Examinations at Camp Ki Ro Li

Thirty five Boy Scouts from Ouachita and Richland parishes underwent medical exams yesterday at Camp Ki Ro Li. Dr A L Peters and Dr F P Rizzo led the screenings, with physically defective youths restricted in activity. Percy Brown oversaw waterfront safety demonstrations and led the first lifeguard lessons yesterday afternoon.

Boy Scouts Ouachita Rich‘land Camp Ki-Ro-Li A. L. Peters F. P. Rizzo Percy Brown

Monroe Sees 94 Degree High Amid Breezy Relief

Yesterday's peak in Monroe reached 94 degrees, lower than the 96-degree reading the day before. A steady breeze provided relief from the prior day's intense heat.

Monroe

KIWANIANS BUY EQUIPMENT FOR BASTROP PARK

Bastrop Kiwanis Club advances park progress with approval to buy playground gear. A 200 dollar fund will finance equipment to be installed within two weeks. Monroe cooperation sought to mark paved road route for travelers and potential joint markers. committees formed to explore signage and vacant store window use to deter blight.

Bastrop City Park Arthur McMeans Kiwanis Club Louisiana Hotel McMeans Kiwanis Club of Monroe Bastrop Kiwanis Club Sol Snyder S. A. Kendrick Jack Tyler Isaac Chapman Monroe Kiwanis Club R. E. Holladay, Jr Sampson Snyder P. J. Sievert Lee Lindsey Helen Marr Love Mildred Shell Miss Shell Miss Love

Certain Relief For Athlete's Foot

This ad touts a 60¢ box of Tetterine from Shoptrine Co. Dept. F Savannah Ga claiming instant cooling relief and healing of Athlete's Foot Ringworm Eczema Tetter and other skin troubles with a money back guarantee.

Shoptrine Co Dept. F Savannah

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