Louisiana Christian Endeavor Union to Meet in Monroe
The twenty eighth annual Louisiana Christian Endeavor Union convention will be June 17 to 19 at the First Presbyterian church in Monroe. 300 to 400 delegates from across the state are expected with a program featuring executive meetings, banquets, devotional services, and lectures by leaders from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Chicago.
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Louisiana Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
Monroe
Christian Endeavorers
Louisiana
State Union
Monroe Hotel
Lewis F. Wakeman
New Orleans
E. K. Means
First M. F
Arnold Bernstein
Mary Pirie
Irish group seeks AFL action on Ireland crisis
Resolutions drafted by Irish sympathizers call for immediate U S recognition of the Irish republic and for President Harding to urge Congress to declare such recognition and to demand British troop withdrawal. They also demand Britain repay the nine billion dollars lent by the United States and condemn alleged barbarous warfare in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Irish Republic
Ireland
Great Britain
United States
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Harding
Congress
Uriah Republic
Thompkins Murder Mystery Relatives Still Unknown
No new clues are available on the J. A. Thompkins murder case. Authorities say Thompkins came to Monroe from Meridian late last year but told friends he was from Florida. Relatives remain uncontacted, and deputies will not disclose any further information.
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Thompkins
J. A. Thompkins
Sheriff's Office
Thompkign
Monroe
Meridian
Florida
Milton Coverdale
Monroe to Benefit From Summers Building Boom
Plans for numerous residences and a flood of building permits signal strong Monroe business this summer. Secretary PV Pong issued fifteen to twenty permits for small homes. notable projects include a $1,400 house on Vesta street and a $2,850 residence on Morris Avenue. Other builders plan several thousand dollar dwellings and a 31-house project near the brick yard.
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Monroe
PV. A. Pong
William Parker
Vesta Street
M. PF. Hayes
Morris Avenue
Jackson
First Streets
M. Hirsch
South Ninth Street
J.C. Steele
Robert M. Breard, Jr
JV. C. Vasses
Filhiol
Robert L. Roye
Delia E. Pittman
Daniel C. Pittman
Abe Arent
David I. Garrett
Oil advances in Ouachita with hopes of new finds
The Ouachita parish sees modest oil progress amid rising interest and land transfers. In Junction City the oil boom grows as several companies drill and new businesses rise, while Union parish near Strong Ark reports a well at about 2708 feet with oil and gas shows.
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Parish
Junction City
Monroe
el Dorado Fields
Steve White
Hipp P. Marks
EB. O N. Larche
Olive Chunn Lenoir
Albert Page
J. M. Watkins
Fuss Page
William Smith
Monroe Oil and Gas Fraternity
Louisiana-Arkansas Line
EL Dorado
Ouachita Valley Oil Company
West Side
G. B. Haynes
Manson Oil Syndicate
Bosco
Louisiana
3. K. O’brien
Homer-El Dorado Otl Co
Union Parish
Strong
Ark
Shreveport
Shallcross
Mr. O'Brien
Haynesville
O'Brien
Reds Plot Revolution Across Nordic Regions
Copenhagen June 10 report says Stockholm police found documents outlining plans to trigger simultaneous Bolshevist revolutions in Sweden Finland and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Finland
Norway
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Widows Pension List Set by Ouachita Police Jury
The Ouachita parish police jury will pay widows pensions to Beulah Lewis Ward 7 Mary Lee Bamburg Ward 9 and W B Fleming Ward 10. Each woman will receive 25 dollars monthly. Mrs Barron remains on the list.
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Ouachita Parish
Beulah Lewis
Mary Lee Bamburg
W. B. Fleming
Barron
Happy Quandary Worries Over a Birthday Gift
A solemn man asks the youth about future hopes. The youth says he has none yet, fearing the present as he frets over his girl's upcoming birthday tomorrow.
Little girl learns sewing with a pretty work basket
A short note encourages giving a child a simple sewing project. A small discarded doll can form a sturdy base for a pin cushion, helping a young learner take pride in handmade work without high cost.
Cutting Cake Moisture Trick
When cake becomes stale try cutting a portion across the middle first and press the two halves together. If cut carefully they fit exactly and the cake will hold moisture longer.
Bath time helps with new doll sponge sponges
A shop window display features baby bath sponges shaped like small dolls. Each sponge has a colorful rubber cap and a jacket style with bright buttons, aiming to make bathing more appealing to infants.
Day's Convention Addresses Highlight Junior Work
Mrs. Charles J. Kean of Baton Rouge will speak on Gripping the Intermediates. Mrs. Charles J. McMurdo of New Orleans will conduct The Junior Training Chart. Additional talks on junior work slated by Miss Louise Kempt and Mrs. J F Gustafsen and Mrs. C A Nelson, all of Shreveport. T N Shepard of New York will address the Sixth World's Convention July 6 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Kean
Baton Rouge
Charles J. McMurdo
New Orleans
Louise Kempt
Shreveport
J. F. Gustafsen
C. A. Nelson
New York
Solons Debate Submission Of New Constitution
In Baton Rouge on June 10 the measure to submit the new constitution to the people was defeated 56 to 81 after hours of debate. The convention may adjourn sine die next Wednesday or Thursday. Barret of Caddo led pro submission while Horace White of Rapides led against it.
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Monroe Newa-Star
Baton Rouge
Monroe News-Star
Barret
Caddo
Horace White
Rapides
Ohio Editor Named National Prohibition Commissioner
Washington announces the appointment of Roy Haynes of Hillsboro Ohio as national prohibition commissioner to succeed John F. Kramer. The appointment requires no Senate confirmation and was revealed at the White House.
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Washington
Roy Haynes
Hillsboro
Ohio
National Prohibition
John F. Kramer
White House
Senate
Choudrant Plans Bridge After New Dump Completion
The police jury at Choudrant completed a dump project costing 70000 dollars and will fund a new bridge of similar cost. The 600 foot structure will use assembled lumber and construction will start immediately.
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Choudrant
A L M Dept Moves to Shreveport for Consolidation
The Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Railway Company Mansfield Railway and Transportation Company and Louisiana Pine Bluff Railway transfer their accounting departments to Shreveport. R F Humble, formerly of Monroe, is named general auditor for these lines and will handle all accounting correspondence.
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Arkansas, Louisiana & Missouri Railway Company
Mansfield Railway and Transportation Company
Louisiana & Pine Bluff Railway Company
Shreveport
R. F. Humble
Monroe
Ancient Jewish Festival Celebrated Here at Shabudhy Services
B nai Israel Congregation of Monroe will celebrate Shabudhy with services Saturday at 6 p m and Sunday at 10 a m. Sunday features include Bar Mitzvahs for Walker Glenn Jr and Harry B Phillips Jr with Rabbi Harry A Merfeld officiating and "A Childs Blessing." The festival, also known as The Feast of Weeks, honors the first harvest and Sinai revelation. Invitations are extended to friends and the public.
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B'nai Israel Congregation
Monroe
Walker Glenn, Jr
Harry B. Phillips
Harry A. Merfeld
God
Mount Sinai
Moses
Federal troops arrive to aid Colorado restoration efforts
Federal troops move in to assist the national guard and Colorado rangers as Pueblo enters a new phase toward normalcy after the city’s severe mood. Armored trucks and mule trains are seen as part of the relief and reconstruction effort.
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Pueblo
National Guard
Colorado Rangers
Monroe Legion Post Telegram of Condolence
The Leonidas Barkdull Faulk Post of the American Legion in Monroe Louisiana sends condolences to Mrs F W Galbraith Jr Cincinnati Ohio on the death of her husband. The telegram dated June 10 1921 calls him one of Americas greatest leaders and says he will be greatly missed by his comrades. R A Young Commander Faulk Post No 13 Department of Louisiana Monroe La.
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L. B. Faulk
THE
American Legion
Department of Louisiana
Monroe
R. A. Young
Plan to Establish Tuberculosis Office in Monroe
Plans move forward to set up an office in Monroe to combat tuberculosis. Ouachita Parish Police Jury president John M. Breard Jr says Dr. Oscar Dowling of the Louisiana State Board of Health has discussed a local representative to oversee disease prevention. The plan calls for raising $5,000 locally with parish and city sharing, plus $5,000 from state and federal sources, with no action before August when the jury sets next year’s budget.
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Monroe
John M. Breard, Jr
Ouachita Parish
Breard
Oscar Dowling
Louisiana State Board of Health
Board of Health
Ouachita
Dowling
Funeral of Col. Galbraith Planned for Arlington Saturday
Cincinnati reports the funeral of Colonel Frederick W. Galbraith Jr. who led the American Legion after an Indianapolis automobile crash. The service is set for Saturday afternoon with burial likely at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. Legion post commanders from across the country will attend amid many sympathy messages.
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Col. Galbraith
Arlington
Cincinnati
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Indiaapolis
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Legion
Mexican Question Dominates Talks With Obregon
Washington reports the Mexican question will occupy the president and cabinet as they debate Obregon’s reluctance to sign a treaty of amity and commerce needed for U S recognition. Elias Calles, interior secretary, returned from a nationwide trip and expressed optimism about the evolving U S Mexico recognition situation.
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Washington
Obregon
Mexico City
Elias Calles
Interior
Republic
United States
Mexico
Bandit Fails to Find Stolen Mail Sack
Sacramento report on Roy Gardner failing to locate a mail sack claimed to contain about 150000 dollars in bonds. Gardner had been sentenced to twenty five years and led officers to a supposed hiding place, but the pouch remained missing.
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Sacramento
Calif
Southern Pacific
Notice to Gas Consumers Pay by the Tenth
Gas customers are urged to pay bills on or before the 10th of the month to save ten cents. The notice warns that all bills not paid by the due date may be issued without further notice.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Lawrence Little
Chattanooga
All- South Christian Endeavor
Pony Service
Wallace Clift
Monroe ‘Presbyterian Church
F. Lyman Shows
Polllock
Lonise Kemp
Ethel Jones
Gerald Harris
E. B. Quick
Atlanta
Christian ‘Peator
At of Rouge
Presbyterian
Arah Bevill
Mary Seago
Orleans
E. L. Way
New Or
Pirle
Frank Tripp
Ry Hes
Erin
Sims
Denby
Associated Preas
London
Navy Department
United States Senate
Associated Press
William 8S. Sims
Americas Luncheon Club
Solons
Constitutional Convention
Ely
Choudrant Bridge
Monroe Legion Post
Philadelphia
Russell Bowers
Tuscarawas County
L. C. Hang
Dover
Gambrell
H Baptist
Dallas
Texas
Dr. J
Ross ‘Sandwich King’s
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