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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1926

Page

10

Cooperation Urged To Rid City Of Rats And Pests

Dr. Paul R. Neal of the Quachita Parish Health Unit urges public cooperation to eradicate rats mice and roaches as a health measure. He cites economic losses from rat infestations in Washington Baltimore and Boston and stresses that only collective action can deter pests and protect the city.

Paul R. Neal Quachita Parish Neal United States Monroe West Monroe Booth

Revival Services At Local Church Draw Crowds

The First Baptist church revival, begun last Sunday, runs through June 20 and draws growing attendance. Rev E A Fuller of the Baptist evangelical board arrives Friday to lead services, with Rev L T Hastings continuing as pastor and Rev J B Turner as singer. Tonight’s service promises deep interest.

First Baptist Church E. A. Fuller Baptist Evangelical Board L. T. Hastings

No Blame Fixed in N. C. Boat Disaster Probe

Investigations into the O. T. Waring and Sylvanus oil tanker disasters April 8 were dismissed by federal steamboat inspectors Arthur V. Hulme and James B. Cobb. The Waring explosion injured 42, killed five, and three missing. the Sylvanus collision caused 26 deaths.

New Orleans A. P O. T. Waring Sylvanus Arthur V. Hulme James B. Cobb Washington Waring Thomas H. Wheeler

Mysterious Pigeon Delivers Ward Message From New York

A carrier pigeon found in Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania bears a message allegedly from Walter S Ward of the New York baking family. The note says Ward is held captive in a shack three miles above Trenton New Jersey on the Delaware River east bank. Ward has been missing about a month.

Philadelphia A. P Bryn Athen Pennsylvania Walter S. Ward New York Ward Trenton N. J Delaware River

Building Renovations On DeSiard Street Continue

The 2000 DeSiard Street building near Collens Pharmacy is under extensive repairs. Owner Sam Kaplam funds a $1500 upgrade including a new display and soda fountain, with W G C Salley as contractor. Alterations began yesterday and expect 45 working days to complete.

DeSiard Street Collens Pharmacy Sam Kaplam W. GC. Salley Interm m John Collens Preprix Collins St. John Street

American Golfers Reflect After Formby Round

At Formby for the British Northern Professional championship American pros evaluated their play after the first round. Bill Mehlhorn shot 71, near the leaders George Guild and W Davies, while Walter Hagen posted 82, leaving him with likely uphill battle over the next three rounds.

Liverpool A. P Formby Bill Mehlhorn George Guild Roehampton W. Davies Prenton

Test near Chatham in Monroe area to begin soon

Contracts signed by C. A. Ferguson president of Martin Land and Cattle Company Inc and M. B. Taurman of El Dorado Ark for a test well in section 6 township 15 range 1 east. The company owns 6300 acres in the township near Chat-

C. A. Ferguson Martin Land and Cattle Company, Inc M. B. Taurman el Dorado, Ark Chat

Gas field leases expand near Monroe to Jonesboro route

In Monroe territory near the Castor bayou between Eros and Chatham, plans includeCGC A Ferguson holding about 4900 acres with an additional rig aimed south and east of the first site. A prior 1920 gas well closed for financial repairs after the crash. Another company blocks acreage north and east, targeting operation around the same time.

Bus Waiting Room at 208 South Grand

A public notice describes a bus waiting room at 208 South Grand with telephone contact 772 for inquiries or services. The item outlines location and access details relevant to riders and city services.

South Grand

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