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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

10

Proht Charged With Whiskey Transport Faces Fines and Jail

In district court, Jevied Proht, 45, convicted of transporting whiskey and illegal possession receives 19 days in jail and $260 fine. 601 days to serve on default. Violet Leach also charged. Hall pleads not guilty but offers no whiskey defense. Sheriff stops truck on Winnsboro road. a half gallon of whiskey found.

Marnne E. T. Hall Violet Leach Sheriff's Hall Monroe Alexandria Wilson Perry L. L. Lieber Wilson Milton Worley

Stephens Faces Vote as Long's Support Hypothesized

The meeting noted no opposition to Dr. Stephens after discussion of Huey P. Long as a potential sixth vote. Superintendent T. H. Harris reported about 60,000 adults were in special classes, with a forecast to reach 100,000 by January.

Huey P. Long Stephens T. H. Harris

Physician Confesses Slaying Woman Then Burns Body

The widow Mrs. Mowry, 68, of Greenville Pennsylvania, was found shot in the head and her body set aflame near Cranford New Jersey on February 23. Campbell admitted the crime saying they married in Elkton Maryland after she gave him $1000 savings. He said they traveled north by auto, near his home he killed her and burned the body. identity was confirmed by jewelry and shoes.

Elkton

Ironized Yeast to Gain Weight Fast Says Drug Ad

The ad promotes Ironized Yeast with iron as a weight gain remedy promising pounds gained in weeks. It claims guaranteed results or money back and cites letters reporting gains of ten pounds in three weeks and seven to eleven pounds with full treatments. It emphasizes improved vitality, clearer complexion, and safe pleasant tablets.

Man Bitten by Moccasin Receives Serum at Sanitarium

W. W. Hays age 26 of 312 Adams street was bitten on the ankle by a moccasin while fishing. He received serum and the wound was opened at St. Francis sanitarium. Timely treatment prevented poisoning. he stayed overnight and left the hospital this morning.

W. W. Hays Adams Street St. Francis Sanitarium Hays

Tensas Basin Flood Control Assn Heads Return From N C

Mayor Arnold Bernstein and W. E. Wilson returned to this city yesterday afternoon after a trip to New Carolina to report on flood control efforts. The association plans further actions to protect the Tensas Basin region.

Tensas Basin Flood Control N. C Arnold Bernstein W. E. Wilson This City New

Flood control group backs Jadwin plan clash in state

In Orleans and Baton Rouge areas supporters of flood control highlight the Jadwin plan amid a battle with the Tensas Basin Floor Control Association. The report notes a tax sale in West Monroe postponed with large volumes of property to be sold, while officials discuss confiscations and translation work related to a Soviet era matter.

Orleans Baton Rouge Bernstein Wilson Tensas West Monroe

May Raid Targets Soviet Consulate Involving 40 Arrests

Police raid at the Soviet consulate netted forty detainees including three women among them Consul General B N Melkinoff and Mukden consul general N K Kuznetzoff. The basement allegedly served as a meeting place for the third internationale. Authorities seized propaganda and documents.

B. N. Melkinoff Mukden N. K. Kuznetzoff

Property To Be Sold For Taxes On Saturday

Delinquent city and parish property to be sold at 11 a.m. for unpaid taxes. Immovable real estate will be auctioned as advertised. The city of Monroe holds the sale at the doors of City Hall with the proceedings starting promptly.

City of Monroe City Hall

Paving Program Advances in Monroe Under Ideal Weather

A paving program in Monroe progresses rapidly with perfect working conditions. North Fourth Street from Forsythe Avenue to Staubbs Avenue is completed, the last asphalt topping applied this week. Auburn Avenue is now receiving the final application and will be ready soon.

Monroe North Fourth Street Forsythe Avenue Staubbs Avenue Auburn Avenue

Construction Pressure Near Auburn Point of Progress

Preliminary work on North Street near Auburn point of progress moved forward while North Fi Street was slated to follow.

North St. Street Auburn Point of Progress North Fi Street

Blue Star Soap and Remedy Advertised for Itching

An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Soap and Blue Star Remedy for eczema tetter ringworm poison ivy dandruff and other itching skin conditions. It claims to kill germs and restore skin to health with the remedy priced at $1 and available through druggists.

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