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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

6

Mangham resident C S Brunson dies at 72

C S Brunson aged 72 died at his Mangham home after a illness. Funeral at First Baptist church with Rev Holt presiding. Interment in Sims cemetery. Survived by wife and six children Ralph Henry Brunson and others, plus six stepchildren. He had lived in Mangham since 1874 and was active in farming.

News-Star GHAM C. S. Brun First Baptist Church Holt Sims Cemetery Jonson Wfe Ralph Well Henry Brunson Manga Brunson Mukwonago Wis

Negro Severely Burned in Garage Fire Here

John L. Welch a 33 year old black employee of Monroe Auto Supply was badly burned on his legs and hands at 11 am when a metal can of under body paint burst into flames after he used a heavy wrench to open it. He was taken to St Francis sanitarium for treatment. The accident happened in the repair department of the garage.

John L. Welch Monroe Auto & Supply Company St. Francis Sanitarium Welch

Arrest of Lamer Alexander for licenseless driving

Lamer Alexander was arrested by state highway officer R. W. Ensminger this morning on a charge of operating an auto without a proper license. He was released on his word.

Lamer Alexander R. W. Ensminger

Synthetic Red Blood Cure Hint Emerges From Haemin

Munich scientist Dr Hans Fischer and team report the first laboratory synthesis of haemin, the iron carrying component of red blood, after 17 years of work. The achievement promises insight into blood chemistry and potential remedies for anemia and carbon monoxide poisoning.

P. Jacob Associated Press Munich Germany Hans Fischer Munich Polytechnic Fischer

Dodson's Levertone Relief for Sluggish Liver

A vintage ad promises quick relief for headachy sick or bilious people with Dodson's Levertone. It claims the pure vegetable formula cleanses and tones the liver and bowels, offering a free bottle from Sterling Products in Wheeling West Virginia if sent today.

Wheeling W. Va

Rotary Club Dinner At Ki-Ro-Li Tonight

The Rotary Club cancels its noon luncheon and hosts a night dinner at Ki-Ro-Li at 6 p m. An excellent program is planned featuring Boy Scout camp members from the organization.

Rotary Club Ki-Ro-Li Hotel Virginia

Kiwanis Club Discussion on Move of Express Office

Kiwanis Club of West Monroe held a noon discussion about relocating the American Railway Express Office from the West Monroe station to Monroe. Members debated logistics and impact on local service and commuter flow.

Kiwanis Club OF W. Monroe American Railway Express West Monroe Monroe

Club Meeting Seeks Noon Lunch Hour in City

F L Stine director of the First Baptist church choir performed vocal selections with Mrs Stine accompanying at the piano. The note suggests if the removal occurs deliveries will start in West Monroe replacing the current no delivery plan.

West Monroe Monroe F. L. Stine First Baptist Church

Lower freight rates approved for Bancroft Bag Factory case

Public Service Commissioner H. G. Fields signed an order in case No. 1167, Bancroft Bag Factory of West Monroe versus Yazoo and Mississippi Railroad Company, authorizing reduced freight charges for pulp and paper shipments.

H. G. Fields Public Service Public Service Commission Bancroft Bag Factory West Monroe Yazoo Mississippi Railroad

Rail Commission Cuts Pulp and Paper Freight Rates

The commission ordered freight rates on pulp and paper reduced from fifteen to ten cents per one hundred pounds with a 60,000 pound minimum between Bastrop and West Monroe. The decree is unanimous and the order will take effect in about two to three weeks.

Indictments Return 24 True Bills by Federal Grand Jury

Associated Press reports in SHREVEPORT that twenty four indictments were returned by the federal grand jury. Most charges involve prohibition narcotic postal and motor vehicle theft violations. Names S M. Martin and Myrtle Stedman appear among those indicted on related charges.

Associated Press Shreveport S. M. Martin Myrtle Stedman

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Mann Act Case

Arraigned before Judge Dawkins, the defendants entered not guilty pleas and were remanded for trial.

Dawkins

Two Cars Collide at DeSiard and Congo Streets

Police report a collision at DeSiard and Congo streets at 5:15 p m yesterday involving R A Goza of 4307 Lee Avenue and C P Hall of 407 Thomas Street. Both cars were damaged and a parked vehicle sustained a rear dent. Goza drove west on DeSiard while Hall turned left into Consumers Ice company drive.

R. A. Goza Lee Avenue C. P. Hall Thomas Street DeSiard Congo Streets Mr. Goza DeSiard Street Mr. Hall Consumers’ Ice Company

Case to be tried in It Court over driver fault

The case will be tried in it court to determine which driver was at fault. The outcome will establish responsibility in the vehicular incident.

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