Clifford Pitts Rites Planned For Tuesday
Clifford E. Pitts 54, a Missouri Pacific railroad car distributor, died after a short illness. A 9:30 am funeral Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home will be followed by a graveside service in Alexandria with Masonic rites. He leaves a wife and two children, plus his mother and several siblings. The long obituary notes crop rotation history and bog depths as separate fragments.
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Clifford E. Pitts
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Mulhearn Funeral Home
L. Sky Hastings
First Baptist Church
Alexandria
Pitts
Sarah Pitts
Atlanta
Frank Pitts
Danville
Byrd Heads Methodist Youth Group at Centenary Assembly
Bill Byrd of Monroe was elected president of a Methodist young people group that gathered at Centenary college Shreveport for an assembly. Delegation from Monroe and West Monroe attended. installation followed with Rev. George W. Cameron presiding. A sacrament was administered and 183 certificates awarded, the largest class at the summer conference since its four year origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Byrd
Monroe
Centenary College
Shreveport
Mr. Byrd
West Monroe
George W. Cameron
Sammy Kohara
Dorothy Franks
Colin Urban
Frances Smith
Shower Held for Miss Stella Sterns in Grayson Home
A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the home of Mrs. Jim Chrstian for Miss Stella Sterns with co hosts Miss Grace Christian and Miss Cylda Bigg. Attendees and gift givers included Mesdames Helen Humphries Lucille Wooldriage J. d. McKeithen J. C. Sterns A. D. Eatin W. O. McKeithen F. L. Johnston F G. Johnston Mack Elliot W. D. Dees J. T. Henderson Phil Zeagler S. Hines Elmo Cruse Johnnie Monroe A. P. Crockett J. H. Biggs M. D. Baldwin Elizabeth Mathis E. J. Mc Killips W. 8. Howell Arthur Brown F. Harris Vinson Monsell Tim Sarrels A. Shelton John McKeithen J. Hearne Misses Christine Cruse Sara Jane Valentine Cyida Meiba Riggs Grace Christian Corrine Warner.
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Stella Sterns
Jim Chrstian
Grace Christian
Cylda Bigg
Mesdames
Helen Humphries
Lucille Wooldriage
J. d. McKeithen
J. C. Sterns
A. D. Eatin
W. O. McKeithen
F. L. Johnston
F G. Johnston
Mack Elliot
W. D. Dees
J. T. Henderson
Phil Zeagler
Marion School Bonds Vote Reported in La District
Marion Louisiana voters face a bond issue in the district election held Friday to authorize 30.00 million in bonds for school improvements. The report notes initial results and ongoing tally as residents decide on financing for the district’s facilities and programs.
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Marion
School Bond Vote Proceeds to Fund Principal Home Gym
A vote against the bond issue was recorded as proceeds will fund the construction of a principal's home a gymnasium and other general school purposes.
Chaudrant Needlecraft Club Meeting at Bagwell Home
The Chaudrant Needlecraft club gathered at Mrs. W. M. Bagwell's residence where refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. L. P. Moreland Mrs. R. W. Kemp Mrs. H. M. Bagty Mrs. J. A. O'Neal and Mrs. Mary O'Neal.
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Needlecraft Club
W. M. Bagwell
L. P. Moreland
R. W. Kemp
H. M. Bag Ty
J. A. O'Neal
Mary O'Neal
Nelson Minton Profiles in City Bakery Leader
Nelson Minton production manager at City Bakery 320 North Fourth Street a graduate of the American Baking Institute Chicago and a member of the Baking Engineers of America is noted for his industry leadership. Monroe Steam Laundry at 436 South Grand Street advertises itself as an institution for fabric care offering rug renovation and moth and insect proof storage during summer months.
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Nelson Minton
City Bakery
North Fourth St
American Baking Institute of Chicago
The
Baking Engineers of America
Monroe Steam Laundry
South Grand St
Couch Enters Refrigeration Service Work
G. W. Couch, with 12 years in electric refrigerator service, now operates his own refrigeration business in Monroe. He offers repairs for all makes including air conditioning, handles Dayton belts and accessories, and guarantees satisfaction with full in house service. Call 4577 for prompt, first class service.
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G. W. Couch
Monroe
Himelf
General
Bar Mosquitoes From Your Home Bar Mosquitoes From Your Home
Bar Mosquitoes From Your Home. Miller-Guerriero Hardware Company at 337 DeSiard Street offers screen wire door hardware and a full line of tools for carpenters and homeowners. They sponsor a bass fishing contest with registration open and rules on display at the store.
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Miller-Guerriero Hardware Company, Inc
DeSiard Street
Diston
Stanley
T. M. C. and
Dixon
Stanley and Lufkin
Kennedy Carpenter
Be Economical Keep Furniture In Good Shape
Be economical and maintain what you have. Deterioration is costly, so recondition furniture periodically. Monroe Craft Shop at 509 Ouachita avenue offers free estimates, pickup and delivery, and remodeling, upholstering, refinishing, and lawn furniture production.
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Monroe Craft Shop
Ouachita Avenue
Budapest inn hosts eight piece kitchen orchestra
The Old Bull Inn in Budapest houses an eight member feminine orchestra. They perform using only kitchenware and bottles to create dance music. The piano is made from drinking glasses of various shapes and sizes and is played with a carving knife.
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Budapest
Unusual Welding Job by James Machine Works
A Corliss engine cylinder from a large north Louisiana saw mill was welded by James Machine Works at 1515 DeSiard Street. The before and after photos show the repaired cylinder needed no restoration, saving the mill hundreds of dollars and days of downtime. The firm’s welding department handles large and small jobs.
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James Machine Works
DeSiard Street
Louisiana
Monroe Steam Laundry Offers Rug Renovating and Storage
Monroe Steam laundry at 436 South Grand Street operates the region’s best equipped rug renovating department and a top tier rug storage service. It handles all rug types including expensive orientals and can renovate rugs fastened to floors in homes or offices. For details, call 103 for an interview and method explanation. The shop emphasizes quality work and has invested $5,000 in the latest equipment.
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Louisiana
Monroe Steam Laundry
South Grand Street
Correction to truck schedule departure time
An article from four weeks ago misstated the southbound Monticello Truck Line schedule. The outbound time from Little Rock is corrected to 2:00 a.m. rather than 2:00 p.m. The truck arrives in Monroe at 11:30 a.m. after departing Little Rock, Ark., the line’s northern terminal.
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Monticello Truck Line
Olive Street
Monroe
Little Rock
Ark
Quality Lumber Sold By Brown
J. B. Brown Lumber company on U S highway 0 in Calhoun offers unbeat able prices on its lumber. The firm sells interior lumber only, with prices based on production cost plus a fair profit. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fully stocked Calhoun yard with prompt delivery. Modern plant includes sawmill, planing mill and steam dry kiln. J. B. Brown personally supervises operations. Brown has lifelong expertise in lumber and sawmill. Long distance number 1411.
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J. B. Brown Lumber Company
Calhoun
J. B. Brown
Mr. Brown
Ridge Ventilator Makes Home Cool
J G Bell Roofing and Sheet Metal Works proposes attic ventilation via a sheet metal monitor or ridge roll along the roof peak. The ridge vent allows heat in the attic to escape at the roof ridge without needing an attic fan.
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J. G. Bell
J. G. Bell Roofing
Walnut Street
Ventilation Tips For One-Story Homes And German Crop Loss
The piece explains how warm air rises and kitchens should vent through ceiling grills, with fresh air entering via windows and doors. Monitor ventilation is pitched as affordable for homeowners without attic fans and can be insect screened. It notes Germany suffers crop losses from insects in potatoes wheat and apples.
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Bell
Germany
United Electric Finds Cause Of Motor Overheating
United Electric Service advertises a diagnostic method to locate motor overheating causes in vehicles. It lists checks on radiator, thermostat, motor block, hoses, fan, timing, valves, brakes, and oil, noting issues can be trivial like oil weight or stuck thermostat. The ad promises rapid, guaranteed resolution and broader automotive service. It also mentions Conformals and a China antimony tungsten production claim.
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United Electric Service
North Third Street
United Electric
Conformal Shoes Offer Personalized Fit Innovation
Conformal shoes from International Shoe Company of St. Louis claim unique customization through plastic inner soles that mold to individual feet. They promote true individual fit as the greatest recent advancement in footwear.
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America
Louisiana
DeSiard Street
International Shoe Company
St. Louis
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Clifford Pitts
R. W. Pitts
Locust Grove
A. L. Bond
Washington, D. C
Thomas Mahone
Talbotton
Troy Allen
Monticello
C. B. Plexico
Gainesville
Edwin Arnold
Thilomath
Dickson
Edinburgh
Grayson
Chaudrant
Couch
Facundus Furniture Works
Bright Ave
Mexico City
Missouri Pacific Lines
Trenton St
ROYAL
DeSiard
DeSiard St
Mills & Olcott
North Second St
Twin City Motor Co
Oldsmobile
Jack Boyer
Mgr
S. Highway
Shorty
Washington St
Monroe Foundry
Kilie
Allbritton Electric Company
U. S. Highway 80
Bernelle
Ouachita Ave
Monroe, la
Stough’s
Barry Stough
All New Bar Monroe Hotel
Freight Service Incorporated
Walnut St
Neon Sign Manufacturing C Co
United Electric Service, Inc
North Third St
G. W. Couch Electric Refrigeration Service
Dayton
Lanham Electric CO
Jackson St
Olive St
Eo Service, Inc
U. S
Pan-Am Products
Harrison St
Monro
Ouachita Ice Cream Company, Inc
LEE Rogers Chevrolet CO. Incorporated
Waiui Si
James
Monroe Laundry
Brown
N. Fourth St
New Pittsburgh and Wheeling
M. Kaplan & Son
Ninth and
Adams Monroe, la
Machine Works
Tel
China
Underwood
Monroe Armature Works
J. G. Bell Roofing & Sheet Metal Works
Tyner-Petrus CO
Dodge and Plymouth Automobiles Sales and Service
Monroe Auto & Supply Coo., Inc
Hart
L. J. Hart
Entrance Ouachita National Bank Bldg
Cooperative
Dairies
Auto Supply Service
Washington and
Third Sts
Gregg & McKenzie Insurance
Barrison Street
Monroe, Louisiana
W. J. Riley Plumbing & Heating Company Incorporated
P. O. Box
Mississippi ST
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