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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

6

Salvation Army Calls Important Mass Meeting

Capt. Shivers calls a Friday eight oclock meeting at Barkdull Faulk school to discuss a new Monroe social movement by the Salvation Army. Miss Uma McGowan, New Orleans teacher and Army member, will assist locally until she enters an Atlanta training college. she has worked with the captain before.

Salvationrmy Barkdull Faulk Diteriain Monroe Shivers Missuma McGowan New Orleans Salvation Army Atlanta Miss McGowan Miss Shivers

Youthful Speaker Held in Jail on Suspect Charge

A. Dombresky, a youth active in Elizabethton law and league circles, was arrested on suspicion and jailed. Authorities say he was reportedly wanted in Gastonia North Carolina but gave no details on the charge.

Elizabethton Tenn A. Dombresky Law and League of

Famous Dancer Becomes Chicago Policewoman

Irene Castle McLaughlin, famed performer, joins the Chicago police force as a special officer focusing on cruelty to animals. She campaigned for the role, helped establish a haven for stray dogs, and sought to enforce animal protection laws.

Associated Press Chicago Irene Castlelin McLaughlin

Calvary Church Hosts Ten Day Singing School

Calvary Baptist Church has secured L. R. Mercer of West Monroe for a ten day singing school starting this evening at 7 30. The church covers the salary and offers free instruction to all ages. Forty attended the preliminary service last night and the public is invited.

The Calvary Baptist Church L. R. Mercer West Monroe

Calendar Moved Ahead to Meet the Occasion

TAHITI June 12 The natives of this French colony in the south Pacific prepare for a ceremonial event as local calendars shift to mark the occasion. Residents expect displays, speeches, and traditional practices reflecting colonial ties and regional culture.

Tahiti

Bastile fall fete moved up by Tahitian troupe

Tahitians plan a celebration in late June with Tahitian songs and dances to honor the Bastile fall. The event shifts earlier from July 14 due to a French warship’s anticipated presence. Singing groups revive district legends while dancers train for the hula and elders craft period costumes.

Cific Bastile

Earhart Balks at Easy $10,000 Women Flyers Contest

Amelia Earhart called the proposed Los Angeles to Cleveland race for women flyers ridiculous. She said she and Elinor Smith Lady Heath and Louise McPherridge would not enter unless it was a genuine sporting contest and not a prize gimmick.

New York Amelia Earhart Los Angeles Cleveland Rockies Miss Earhart Elinor Smith Lady Heath Louise McPherridge

Minnesota to Fight Federal Takeover in White Case

Minnesota officials led by Koochiching County Attorney David Hurlburt vow to resist federal bid to assume jurisdiction in the E. J. White border patrolman case. White faces second degree manslaughter charges for the Henry Virkula killing amid concurrent state and federal investigations. If probable cause is found at Monday’s preliminary, trial would be set for the October term. Hurlburt says evidence indicates culpable negligence by the patrolman.

International Falls Minn Big Falls Hurlburt

Old Tavern Rebuilt by D A R At Arrow Rock Missouri

St Louis June 12 The Old Tavern on the Missouri river at Arrow Rock built in 1830 by Judge Joseph Huston is restored as an historic shrine by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The inn near the spring served wagon trains and hosted Kit Carson Washington Irving and Thomas Hart Benton among others.

Missouri River Joseph Huston Daughters of the American Revolution Arrow Rock Missouri Marquette Joliet

Lennon Car Dealer Heads East for Fast Service

Hugh Lennon of the Lennon Motor Company left Sunday for eastern points for a vacation and to visit Buick and Marquette factories. He will arrange swift service on new car orders to supply Lennon patrons with immediate deliveries amid high demand and a predicted shortage of Marquette cars.

Hugh Lennon The Lennon Motor Company Eastern Buick Marquette

New Carload of Buicks to Be Unloaded Today

A carload of Buick automobiles will be unloaded today and put on display in Lennon Motor Company showrooms. The shipment includes several different models and will be shown to customers later today.

Buick Lennon Motor Company

Lennon Motor Company Orders New Marquette Cars

Lennon Motor Company has placed an order for three carloads of the newest Marquette models to protect customers. One car is expected to arrive soon, with the remaining two following in short order.

Lennon Motor Company

Lennon Motor Co Repair Department Offers Complete Service

The Lennon Motor Company announces a full repair department with over 30 employees providing night and day wrecker and road service. They stock Firestone tires and can perform any auto repair including rebuilding, regardless of make, at normal costs in the shop.

The Lennon Motor Company Southland

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