British Expedition in Buick Autos Near Halfway Mark
The British Expedition traveling in two Buicks left Pekin last summer and now rides through Europe toward London. Major McCallum and companions have faced floods snow and sandstorms, with the Times noting the journey is remarkable for its length and hazards. They are between Constantinople and their destination, with one third of the circumnavigation completed.
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Mich
Pekin
Jumgie
Desert Ad Mountain
Europe
Channel
London
London Times
Beirut
Major McCallum
Times
Constantinople
Oldsmobile Force Reaches Record Employment Peak
Oldsmobile and Fisher body plant on Oldsmobile property report a total workforce of 6235, a new high in over 30 years of production. Over one third of workers log overtime, with enameling on double shifts, while demand outpaces output as retail sales exceed production for the first three weeks of May.
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Oldsmobile
Fisher
Circulation Managers Set 30th Convention at Pittsburgh
The International Circulation Managers Association will hold its 30th annual convention June 19 2021 at the William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. Circulation managers from the United States Canada and abroad will attend with a special program on newspaper circulation. Officers include Harold Hough J M Annenberg W H Stodserhill and Clarence Eyster.
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International Circulation Managers’ Association
William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh
United States
Canada
Harold Hough
Star-Telegram
Ft. Worth
J. M. Annenberg
Public Ledger
Philadelphia
W. H. Stodserhill
Courier - Journal
Louisville
Clarence Eyster
Star
Peoria
Ill
Delhi Girl Weds Texas Man in Vicksburg
Miss Inez Hartly daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Hartley of Delhi wed S B Grisham of Wharton Texas in Vicksburg on June 2 with Dr Greaoe officiating. The groom, a civil engineer, works for Forsion Balance Exploration of Houston. After the ceremony the couple departed Sunday for Portland Arkansas where the groom oversees company interests.
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News-Star
Delhi
Inez Hartly
G. H. Hartley
S. B. Grisham
Wharton
Texas
Vicksburg
Greaoe
Forsion Balance Exploration Company
Houston
Portland
Ark
Chevrolet dealers join in national ad program meetings
Detroit June 9 Chevrolet announces renewal of dealer advertising conferences to shape the national program. Manager Joh E Grimm Jr says the sessions align home office plans with daily dealer needs and emphasize newspaper advertising as the largest retail force, noting over 5500 leading newspapers carry the Chevrolet message nationwide.
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Detroit
Mich
Joh. E. Grimm, Jr
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Schedue
United States
New Chemist Hired by Dairy Products Co
Fred Faulk is appointed as chemist at the Dairy Products Company Inc in the manufacturing department starting immediately. The firm, successor to the Kent Ice Cream Company on Grand Street, plans expansion and will announce plant plans soon.
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Fred Faulk
Dairy Products Company, Inc
Kent Ice Cream Company
Grand Street
Mr. Faulk
Do Not Guess Tire Sizes Says Len Non Motor Dealer
Tommy Roussell of Len non Motor company argues motorists should consult a tire specialist before buying. He describes performing a complete analysis of tire equipment using portable scales to weigh loads and tailor a Firestone tire to each truck’s cushion, traction and mileage needs, ensuring better results and savings.
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Roussell
Tommy Roussell
Lennon Motor Company
Firestone Service
Local Visitors and Revival Services in Marion
Prof and Mrs J L Liggin visited relatives in Minden earlier this week. Judge and Mrs J B Crow of Shreveport stayed with relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Wilma Beckham of Ruston and Mrs Ida M Anderson returned from Mansfield. Mr and Mrs K S Thompson visited Farmerville. John T Hollis P K Hudson and son Murray visited New Orleans last week. Revival at the Baptist church began Monday under Rev B C Smith with assistance from Rev Bennett of Bastrop. W H Beckham and his mother of Ruston were guests Sunday.
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News-Star
Marion
J. L. Liggin
Minden
J. B. Crow
Shreveport
Wilma Beckham
Ruston
Ida M. Anderson
Mansfield
Thompson
Farmerville
John T. Hollis
Police Court Fine List Includes Speeding and Parking Cases
R M McClendon C A Dejersy and Harold Dixon cited for parking over time. Fred Johnson listed as speeding for a $25 fine. W H Thompson fined $10 for speeding before June 1. Dave Wade cited for highway speeding. Glen Anderson fined $37.50. Angelene is better. Ask for it by name.
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R. M. McClendon
C. A. DeJersey
Harold Dixon
Fred Johnson
W. H. Thompson
Dave Wade
Glen Anderson
Local Society Notes Farmerville La June visitors and guests
Miss Selma Nelson visits Mrs. Frank Goss in Farmerville while relatives gather for the death of J R Norris. Guests include Prof J G Lee Jr and families from Baton Rouge Sunflower St Joseph El Dorado and others. Further visits from Miss Faye Rowland Miss Dorothy Ramsey and families.
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News-Star
Farmerville
Selma Nelson
Junction City
Frank Goss
Eugene Crider
Salis
Ted Bowen
Alto
Texas
Faye Rowland
el Dorado
Duke Selig
Alexandria
J. G. Lee, Jr
Baton Rouge
J. Loyd Lee
St. Joseph
R. C. Norris
Sunflower
J. R. Norris
P. K. Ramsey
Dorothy Ramsey
el Paso
Sara
Mona Gill
Ruston
M. J. Pearson
Mrs. Harmon
Homer
Local social notes from Olla and area
Miss Audrey Hendrex of Pineville visits Olla relatives. Charlie Richey of Urania visits Olla. Mrs Neyland and sons from Tullos visit Mrs H V Baker. C F Brooks and J D Nelson visit Good Pine. Martha Taylor visits Monroe with Mr and Mrs W C Zeagler. J C Floyd and children visit Sikes. Frances Prestridge Elise Taylor and Lois Crawford visit Columbia. Bess and Kate Taylor visit Alexandria. Mrs W C Procter and children from ?
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News-Star
Olla
Audrey Hendrex
Pineville
Charlie Richey
W. C. Zeagler
J. C. Floyd
Sikes
Frances Prestridge
Elise Taylor
Lois Crawford
Columbia
Bess
Kate Taylor
Alexandria
W. C. Procter
Urania Guests Attend Mrs Luckey's Event
Urania were the guests of Mrs. Er nest Luckey Thursday. Ralph Fowler and Sam Shamblin, Jr. were visitors to Tulles Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Taylor were visitors in Alexandria Thursday.
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Urania
Ernest Luckey
Ralph Fowler
Sam Shamblin, Jr
Tulles
Monroe Taylor
Alexandria
Paroled Negro Re-Arrested Over Unpaid Fines
H. O. Brown, who pleaded guilty to possession of a large whiskey supply found in Marion hotel raids on March 18 and 23, was re-arrested by Captain E. B. Clower after failing to pay $500 of fines by the 11 a.m. deadline. He had been jailed since April 12 for more than $1,500 in fines and a 60 day sentence. E. L. Coates, Jim Darby, and Holly Dean received paroles this week.
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H. O. Brown
Marion
E. B. Clower
W. M. Harper
Brown
E. L. Coates
Trusty
Jim Darby
Holly Dean
Harper
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