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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

7

Boy Scouts Enjoy Camp Ki Ro Li Healthful Fun

Camp Ki Ro Li hosts Troops from Winnsboro and other units enjoying ideal weather. Wolf patrol heads in spirits after cleanup and crafts then swimming while Wildcats claim top cleanliness. Patrol leaders named include Kincaid Cardell Meyers McBride Mays Price Butler Allen Allen and Tea. Owl and Bob White patrols note Capture the Flag success and growing museum pieces with reporters Peters Myers Martin DuBose Melancon.

Ki- Ro-Li Wolf Patrol Wildcats Patrol Winnsboro Carrey Kincaid Tebo Cardell Roy Meyers Carlyle McBride James Mays Allen Price Elmer Butler Rue Allen Ned Tea Silver Fox L. B. Owens Bob White Owl Patrol Harold Hunt Paul Martin A. L. Peters, Jr R. H. Myers Winston DuBose L. W. Melancon

Car and truck collide on Pine and North Fourth streets

A car driven by Sam Emmick of Vicksburg and a cement truck from M. Hyman company collided at Pine and North Fourth streets at 5 10 p m yesterday. Both vehicles were considerably damaged with only bruises reported. The car traveled north on North Fourth while the truck moved east on Pine.

Sam Emmick Vicksburg M. Hyman Company Pine and North Fourth Streets North Fourth Street Pine Street

Police Court Admits Multiple Drunk and Disorderly Offenders

Court records list W. E. Blythe J. L. Holloway and L. A. Simpson as drunk and disorderly each fined 7.50. W. W. Burham and Stanley Wegon fined 5 for speeding. O C Grigsby jailed 15 days plus 100 for driving drunk. D Marks fined 10 for speeding. Jack Walker listed as operating a car without license with 5 and costs. Beatrice Handy Martha Banks noted for fighting with additional language fines.

W. E. Blythe J. L. Holloway L. A. Simpson W. W. Burham Stanley Wesgon C. Grigsby D. Marks Jack Walker Beatrice Handy

Dreco Drug Promises New Medicine Heals Back Ailments

Mr E D Cook of Alexandria reports liver and kidney troubles improved after taking Dreco. He describes relief from rheumatic pains, swelling, digestion issues, and heartburn and says he can enjoy three meals daily. Dreco representatives are at Ouachita Drug Co. promoting the remedy.

E. D. Cook Texas Avenue Alexandria Dreco Ouachita Drug Co

Post Commander Awl Returns From Confederate Encampment

W H Awl commander of the local Confederate Veterans post returned from Charlotte North Carolina where he attended the national encampment. He marked his eightieth birthday and despite months of illness joined the festivities and traveled home in improved condition. In Charlotte he stayed at Queens College as 6000 veterans ate meals there.

W. H. Awl Confederate Veterans’ Post Charlotte N. C

Marriage Licenses Granted in Monroe Area Lineup

White Lewis Edward King of Camden Ark to Winnie McMullen of Monroe. Maurice B Emmick of Vicksburg to Ethel Reims of Monroe. Joe Lead of West Monroe to Mildred Walker of Monroe. Luther Jackson of West Monroe to Alice Johnson of Monroe.

Lewis Edward King Camden Ark Winnie McMullen Monroe Maurice B. Emmick Vicksburg Ethel Reims Colored Joe Lead West Monroe Mildred Walker Luther Jackson Alice Johnson

Marion Hotel Company Incorporation Filed

Incorporation papers for the Marion Hotel Company were recorded yesterday at the clerk’s office, documenting the formation of the new hotel business. The filing confirms the company name and official registration details.

Marion Hotel CO The Marion Hotel, Inc

Illinois Central Service Club Plans barbecue on July 4

The Illinois Central Twin City Service Club met in the railway stores building with W. T. Baker presiding. A committee was formed to organize a barbecue for members likely on July 4, and discussion covered reviving the Dauchite outing dating from former V. S. & P. days. Reports noted Monroe business was good, May a banner month, and southern Illinois Central lines showing strong activity.

Illinois Central Twin City Service Club W. T. Baker Dauchite Monroe Illinois Central System

Capital stock details reveal ownership split among officers

The capital stock of $3,000 consists of 20 shares of common stock at $100 par value. Alan F. Sugar, the president, owns $1,500 of the stock. Emanuel G. Sugar, vice-president, $100. Samuel Sugar, secretary-treasurer, $1,400.

Alan F. Sugar Emanuel G. Sugar Samuel Sugar

Jitney Jungle Purchases Grand Street Lot in Monroe

Louisiana Stores Company Inc. completes a 12400 purchase of lots 5 and 6 in square 30 of Ouxchita Cotton Mills First addition on Grand Street Monroe fronting 121 feet and extending 150.25 feet to an alley. Sam Stafa is listed as previous owner. The deed was filed at the courthouse yesterday as part of expansion plans.

Monroe Louisiana Stores Company, Inc Grand Street Court House Sam Stanfa Ouxchita Cotton Mills Hampton Street

Workmen Fall to Death Before School Children

Crowds of children on the lower east side witnessed two workmen fall from scaffolding on a church. The victims were Frank Flynn and Dominick Micconi. Traffic patrolmen guided frightened children to safety past the church and into a nearby school.

New York Lower East Side Frank Flynn Dominick Micconi

Peavy Elected Chairman of Region Five Executive Committee

Scout Chairman A J Peavy of Shreveport Louisiana and president of Peavy Wilson Lumber Company was unanimously elected chairman of the regional executive committee for region five. His name was submitted by J L Pitts of Alexandria, a regional committee member, and he assumed duties last month.

A. J. Peavy Shreveport Peavy-Wilson Lumber Company Norwela Council Peavy J. L. Pitts Alexandria

High School Frat Opens Convention in Shreveport

About 250 delegates from 20 states attend the third annual Theta Kappa Omega high school fraternity convention in Shreveport Louisiana. Julian James of Memphis is imperial master and presiding. Welcome addresses are given by Joe P. Dixson acting mayor and James R. Russell of the chamber of commerce. Officers will be elected Thursday and the next convention city chosen tomorrow.

Associated Press Shreveport Theta Kappa Omega High School Julian James Memphis Joe P. Dixson James R. Russell Chamber of Commerce James

Witnesses Prepared for Gastonia Strike Leaders Hearing

Gastonia North Carolina June 11 state marshalled witnesses for preliminary hearings tomorrow for strike leaders and about sixty followers linked to the fatal shooting of Gastonia Chief of Police C F Aderholt last Friday. Three officers with Aderholt were wounded. two remain hospitalized and will have depositions shown as evidence.

Gastonia N. C C. F Aderholt Aderholt Tom P. Jimison Charlotte

Woman Struck By Car in Vernon Parish Killed

Leesville June 11 Mrs D Dooky 45 was killed when struck by an automobile at Pitkin Vernon parish. The car was driven by W F Puckett a noted lumberman and planter. Witnesses say the woman stepped into the highway in front of the Puckett car which was moving at a moderate rate. The parish coroner held an inquiry.

Leesville D. Dooky Pitkin Vernon Parish W. F. Puckett Puckett

Witnesses say no inquest needed after incident

Witnesses to the incident advised that an inquest is not required. Authorities noted no obvious foul play and will proceed with standard incident review.

Chrysler Stolen From Harrison Street Parking Lot

Harry N. Black reported a coupe stolen from a parking place in the 800 block Harrison Street between 7 and 9 p m. The car bore Louisiana license 158-12. Police were notified at 10 p m.

Harry N. Black Locks and Dai Harrison Street

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain for Women

An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a remedy to underweight women. It claims the tonic adds pounds of flesh and boosts health and energy within 30 days. The offer guarantees a 5 pound gain or money back, with Collens' Pharmacy and other druggists as distributors.

Collens McCoy's Laboratories New York City Ady

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