Local American Legion Auxiliarynames Officers
Mrs Harry Stein was elected president of the local American Legion Auxiliary at the annual officer election. Other officers include Mrs W H Huckaby first vice president Mrs H B McClendon second vice president Miss May Faulk secretary treasurer Mrs J T Bryant chaplain Mrs J O Johnson historian Mrs Russell Sims sergeant at arms and Mrs C M Abboud color bearer Delegates to the 18th annual Louisiana department convention in Monroe July 10 12 are Mrs C L Mengis Mrs Harry Stein Mrs W H Huckaby and Miss May Faulk Delegates Alternate list includes Mrs C P Guerriero Mrs J Q Johnson Mrs G K Godwin and Mrs P C Mahr The convention program is complete and will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stein
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
W. H. Huckaby
H. B. McClendon
May Faulk
J. T. Bryant
J. O. Johnson
Russell Sims
C. M. Abboud
Road Bond Debts Reported for LaSalle Parish
Jena La June 11 Special J H Bradford secretary treasurer of the LaSalle parish police jury reports the parish total debt on road bonds at 377690 dollars Most is from a 500000 dollar parish wide issue voted in 1919 All bonds and interest are paid except district No 2 ward five in default 20000 on a 50000 bond issued in 1924
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jena
J. H. Bradford
LaSalle Parish
Coast Guard Saves Vessels Passengers in Annual Effort
The United States coast guard reports yearly救 rescues saving about 40 million dollars in vessels and cargo while aiding around 20 000 passengers and crews and pulling from the water roughly 3 000 drowning persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Guard
City Court Tries Drunk Driving Case in Start
Bob Nolan of Start was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 15 days in jail after a collision at Louisville avenue and Sterlington road. Wren of Sterlington reported the other vehicle. Nolan’s appeal bond was set at 200 dollars as he faced district court. Also fined were Willie Tate 17.50 for displaying a dangerous weapon and Merrell Collins 30 days for the same offense. Addie Long fined 12.50 for disorderly conduct. S E Lock held for fingerprint report on larceny charge. Eight violators paid 20 dollars total. one person forfeited 5 and 7.50 bonds on two drunk and disorderly charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Nolan
Start
Louisville Avenue
Sterlington Road
W. M. Harper
Nolan
W. Wren
Sterlington
J. M. Busby
L. S. Meek
Willie Tate
Merrell Collins
Addie Long
S. E. Lock
Past Legion Chiefs Plan Historic Louisiana Luncheon
Eighteen past department commanders of the Louisiana American Legion, all current Louisiana residents, will meet for a luncheon July 12 at a local hotel. The group, led by T. Semmes Walmsley, forms the Past Commanders club and marks a record in department history as they reunite ahead of the 19th annual convention in Monroe next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Department
Louisiana
Louisiana Department of the American Legion
Legion
T. Semmes Walmsley
New Orleans
Monroe
Oswald W. McNeese
Opelousas
John Ewing
Shreveport
Michael Provosty
Herman Moyse
Baton Rouge
Joseph McHugh
Jennings
James C. Casserly
Dan W. Spurlock
C. E. McKenzie
J. E. Snee
Roland B. Howell
Thibodaux
Sam H. Jones
Lake Charles
Ray Mobley
George Bowden
Alexandria
Wilbur P. Kramer
Franklin
L. J. Fox
Ruston
Bruce Baird
A. J. Lichterman
WPA Project Finishes Clerk of Court Records
The Claiborne parish clerk of court reports completion of a WPA project after eighteen months. The indexed records cover 1849 to 1919, prior to the adoption of typewritten records.
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Claiborne Parish
Steamer Jeanne Ready to Evacuate Juneau as Taku Flood Rises
The steamer Jeanne waited at Tulsequah for possible evacuation of about 200 Juneau residents as Taku river flood waters continue to mount. Pilot Alex Holden reported nearly all homes surrounded by water.
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Juneau
Alaska
Jeanne
Tulsequah
Taku River
Alex Holden
LaSalle Teachers Attend Summer College in Parish Schools
Jena La June 11 Special J D Russell Jr superintendentLaSalle parish schools says half the parish faculty attend college in summer to further education. Ashes of burnt paper money can be identified and redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jena
J. D. Russell, Jr
LaSalle Parish
Edwin Stewart Jr sets scholastic record at Louisiana Training Institute
Edwin Stewart Jr of Ferriday made a standout scholastic year at the Louisiana Training Institute. He earned two music credits, a new institute record, and holds a Louisiana State University scholarship for music. Dr. Harvey Dillon notes three more students will likely complete a four-year high school course and gain admission to LSU.
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Edwin Stewart
Louisiana Training Institute
Ferriday
Harvey Dillon
Stewart
Lake St. John
Edwin
Louisiana State University
Dillon
Institute
Cattlemen Elect Officers for Year in Jena Parish
Jena La June 11 Special with J N Gray Jena farmer chosen as chairman and J W Hinton county agent named secretary treasurer the LaSalle Parish cattlemen association is reorganized The group plans an active year and voted to affiliate with the state organization.
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Jena
J. N. Gray
J. W. Hinton
LaSalle Parish Cattlemen's Association
Wth
Rites Held for Mrs E D Cason
The funeral for Mrs. E D Cason 57 widow of a West Monroe banker was held at the First Methodist church West Monroe with Rev Martin Hebert officiating and Rev Louis Hoffpahlr assisting Interment followed at Hasley cemetery Pallbearers included Myatt McClendon J R Henry Wheeler Mitchell Richard Watkins Fred Thatcher and Will Mitchell Daughter Dorothy Lee Cason of New York City attended the service Surviving relatives include a son Charles D Cason West Monroe and four others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Cason
West Monroe
First Methodist Church
Martin Hebert
Louis Hoffpaulr
Ruston
Hasley Cemetery
Myatt McClendon
J. R. Henry
Wheeler Mitchell
Richard Watkins
Fred Thatcher
Will Mitchell
Dorothy Lee Cason
New York City
Charles D. Cason
Family Names Appear In Notable List And Napkin History
The passage lists several individuals with ties to New York Tennessee and Louisiana including Miss Dorothy Lee Cason Mrs W T Moore Mrs Alfred Ducore neau and Mrs Mary Moore along with N G Tippit and two brothers T L Tippit and A J Tippit. It also notes that napkins were folded into intricate designs for display after their introduction to England in 1601.
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Dorothy Lee Cason
New York
W. T. Moore
Chatetanooga
Tenn
Alfred Ducoreneau
Natchitoches
Mary Moore
Knoxville
N. G. Tippit
West Monroe
T. L. Tippit
A. J. Tippit
Monroe
England
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Legion Women’s Group
Ydae
Crystal
Domino Cane Sugar, Tablets Sugar Refining Company
Tees
Cypress St
Wieners
Walker
del Monte
Gillet
Slater
Rj Oer
Homer, Ila
the of
Lhb
California
Emons Med
Post Bran Huskies
Post
Cudahy
Puritan
New Red Irish
Libby
Pears
Bartlett
Dixie
K. C
Rayville
France
Lasalle
Training Institute
West Monroe Church
Yal
I Jay Gilt
Ura Hufrss
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Kelloggs
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