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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

7

Famous pilots of Fort Worth visit Shreveport

Special to The News-Star reports Reg Robbins and James Kelly, world endurance flight record holders, arriving in Shreveport from San Antonio in 3 hours 25 minutes. They are greeted by D W Carlton of the Fort Worth chamber aviation department and plan to fly on to Pine Bluff Arkansas, then Memphis for an airport opening and finally St Louis.

News-Star Shreveport Reg Robbins James Kelly San Antonio W. Carlton Aviation Department of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Pine Bluff Ark Memphis St. Louis Robbins Ryan Company Fort Worth

Judge caps alimony for working wives in Chicago ruling

Judge William Gemmill in Chicago denied 50 a week alimony to Mrs. Regina Hendricks, ordering 15 a week instead. He said wives with their own income should not expect support and that couples should exit marriage as equals in a case where the wife earned wages as a businesswoman and magazine writer.

Chicago William ‘Gemmill Regina M. Hendricks George E.hendricks Gemmil Leome Hendricks

Local Notes From Monroe June Visit Highlights

Social updates list Mrs W D Law shead of Monroe visiting her sister Mrs H C Mayes in June. Miss Helen Taylor of Jena visits cousins Miss Eunice and Dollie Lea Roberts. Mrs W F McDaniel moves to Columbia to reside. Neva Dasher of Harrisonburg visits cousin Miss Ethel Lanlor. Mr and Mrs W S Humphries host visitors including Jane and Anne. Claudia Cruse spends days with sister Mrs L C Smith. Daisy Helen and Mildred Ryer of Selma visit Aunt Mrs H G Ore and grand parents Mr and Mrs Nixon Humble. Malcolm Humphries returns from Kerrville Texas visiting sister Mrs C B Flynn.

News-Star Kelly W. D. Lawshead Monroe H. C Mayes Helen Taylor Jena Eunice Dollie Lea Roberts W. F. McDaniel Columbia Neva Dasher Harrisonburgs Ethel Leanylor Sam Humphries Jane Anne Westonroe W. S. Humphries Claudia Cruse Rs. L. C. Smith Daisy Helen Mildred Ryer Selma H. Gore Hattie Ruth Humble Aston Nixon Humble Willard Nethery Malcolm Humphries Kerrville Texas C. B. Flynn

Loss at Huber Co Carbon Plant Estimated at 7250

A warehouse fire at the J. M. Huber Company carbon plant caused an estimated loss of 7250 yesterday. Items listed include pump, engine, building, contents, and a press, with the blaze blamed on employees using a torch.

Huber CO J. M. Huber Company

American hoboes plan Europe mission with leader Klein

Associated Press reports Nicholas Klein sails at his expense as president of the International Motherhood Welfare association to study establishing camps or jungles for European exports, seeking ambassadorial aims in a bold transport of aid and labor.

Associated Press Newark N. J Europe Ncholas Klein Spense International Motherhood Welfare Association

Notice of Intention to Create Road District in Ouachita Parish

Public notice by Ouachita Parish Police Jury states intent to form a road district in Ward One of Ouachita Parish. A hearing will be held July 17, 1929, at 11:00 AM in Monroe to hear objections and adopt final boundaries and designation. Signed by Joan M. Breard as President.

Ouachita Ouachita Parish Olice Court House Monroe Louisiana Uisiana Quachita Parish Joan M. Breard Parish

Hoover to Move Fast in Selecting Board Members

President Hoover plans rapid selection of eight appointees to form the Federal farm board with cabinet salaries and a $500 million revolving fund. Early frontrunners include James C. Stone and Carl Williams, with others like D. O. Moser and B. L. Corey noted. speculation also ties Frank O. Lowden to a possible seat.

Hoover James L. West Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Transportation Federal Reserve Board Finance James C. Stone Lexington Kentucky Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association Carl Williams Oklahoma D. O. Moser Texas B. L. Corey Scardale New York Representative Black William H. Marshall Fort Lauderdale Florida Frank O. Lowden Illinois Lowden Kansas City

Texan Senate Condemns Mrs Hoover Over White House Tea

The Texas senate adopted a resolution condemning Mrs. Herbert Hoover for entertaining Mrs. Oscar De Priest at a White House tea. The measure, introduced by Miss Margie A. Neal, condemned social recognition of a Negro congressman's wife and warned of racial equality at the capital.

Austin Texas Texas Senate Herbert Hoover Oscar de Priest Congress Illinois White House Margie A. Neal Neal T. J. Holbrook T. J. Holbrook Which Was Aimed At Both Mrs. Hoover Mr. Hoover Hoover National Capital

Dance at Blue Heaven Hall Ends in Police Breakup

Police broke up a negro dance at the Blue Heaven lodge in the east end after revelers became unruly. Beatrice Mayfield was jailed on drunk and disorderly charges and resisting an officer. Officers Bedsole and Crow detained her as witnesses were named amid crowd trouble.

Negro Blue Heaven Hall Blue Heaven Lodge East End Beatrice Mayfield D. J. Bedsole O. L. Crow Mayfield Negress Crow

Beggar Dies in Stamboul as City Faces Plague of Paupers

In Stamboul Turkey a beggar who died recently carried nearly eight thousand dollars in a tattered coat. The city reports about five thousand beggars whose cries for blessings and marriage vows echo through streets, with beggars earning more on average than laborers or sergeants.

Associated Press Stamboul Turkey

Boy Stowaway on Plane Proud of Novel Stunt

Arthur Schreiber a youth stowaway on the Yellow Bird smiles as he steps from the plane in Comillas Santander after a stolen Atlantic crossing. Aviators and crowd debate the incident while he jokes about reaching Paris and having time to go there after refuelling. Local clergy and public notices follow.

Comillas Santander Spain Arthur Schreiber Atlantic Armeno Lotti M. Lotti Jean Assolant Old Orchard Schreiber Assolant Paris

Police Court Fines for Parking Violations and Reckless Driving

Julius Brunson, a Black man, cited for double parking and violating an officer’s instructions with fines of $2.50. Co. P. Hall charged with reckless driving, $5 suspended.

Julius Brunson Co. P. Hall

God’s Ideal for the High Priest of the Home sermon series

West Monroe church opens a week of religious instruction with Monday evening sessions at seven o clock. Classes cover The Sun day school convention Normal Manual, Winning to Christ, Working with Juniors, The Sunday School Secretary and the Six Point Record System, and What Baptists Believe.

Fathers of West Monroe E. L. Averett Delhi F. G. Thatcher Miss Reed New Orleans C. B. Hall Monroe

Calvary Baptist Church Announces Full Sunday Services

Calvary Baptist Church led by Rev J B Polk plans morning and evening services and Sunday school plus B Y P U at their usual times. A singing school replaces evening services next week with daily sessions 7:80 to 9:15 and 58 attended last night. The First Presbyterian Church at Grammont and Catalpa welcomes all to worship and outlines beliefs including the sovereignty of God and missionary activity. Grace Church notes Trinity Sunday services with Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and church school at 9:30 followed by a second Eucharist celebration.

Calvary Baptist Church J. B. Polk Twin Cities First Presbyterian Church Grammont Catalpa Jesus Christ Ernest Duncan Holloway Grace Church Corner Fourth Glenmar Streets

Grace Church Sermon Invites Public to House of Prayer

A rector invites the public to Grace Church services at eleven, noting the collect that God instills good desires to pray and pledges help, and that Christ, who welcomed sinners, offers mercy. The Epistle outlines the proper spirit for prayer while the Gospel highlights Jesus as Savior of sinners.

Christ Grace Church

Methodist Services Announced at Gordon Ave and First Church

Gordon Avenue Methodist description of Sunday schedule led by pastor Charles E. McLean with Sunday school at 9:40 a.m. and services at 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Junior and Senior Leagues at 5 and 7 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society Fridays 3 p.m. Mid week prayer Wednesday 8 p.m. First Methodist Church Jackson at Wood Marion Monk presides with sermons 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Epworth leagues at 6:45 p.m. Missionary society Tuesday 3:30 p.m. Mid week prayer 8 p.m. Invitation to all visitors.

Gordon Ave. Methodist Gordon Avenue Dixie St Charles E. McLean R. H. Goza Woman’s Missionary Society First Methodist Church Jackson Wood Marion Monk Epworth Woman's Missionary Society

Church services and Bible study notice

The Church of Christ at South Second and Apple Street invites members and visitors to Bible study at 9:30, preaching at 11 and 7:45 p.m. A Ladies Bible class meets Wednesdays at 3 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday night. The pastor is E. Christian.

Church OF Christ South Second Apple Street E. Christian

Thomas Avenue Church Invites Worship and Gospel Singing

H F Camp minister invites the public to worship at Thomas Avenue and Richmond Street. Morning and evening services at 10 50 and 7 45 with Sunday school at 9 40 and classes for visitors. Christian Endeavors meet for devotional exercises at 7 p m. Gospel singing and praise noted.

Thomas Avenue Richmond Street H. F. Camp

Bible Study and Woman's Auxilian Meeting Schedule

Weekly church activities list Tuesday Bible study at 7 45 p m. The Woman's Auxilian gathers Thursday at 3 p m for study. Midweek meetings Thursday evening at 7 4 keep focus on the Word of God.

Sabbath Services at Bnai Israel Congregation

Rabbi F. K. Hirsch leads Friday Sabbath services and sermon at the temple with Sabbath school Saturday morning at 9:00 and services at 11. Bible study Mondays at 3:30. Sisters meet first Tuesday of the month at 8:30. Public invited to attend all services at the Temple.

B/NAI ISRAEL F. K. Hirsch Temple

Salvation Army Meeting Schedule at 116 12 South Grand

Captain Bonita Shi leads the Salvation Army with indoor services at 8 00 each night except Monday and outdoor meetings at 7 30. Youth meetings Wednesday 7 15 and Sunday 9 30 morning with holiness sessions Friday and Sunday morning. Home visit Wednesday 2 30 p m. Special invitation to all.

THE Salvation Army South Grand Bonita Shi

First Church of Scientist Services and Reading Room

The First Church of Scientist at 307 North Second offers Sunday service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 8 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. A reading room in the Ouachita National Bank building is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sundays and holidays for borrowing or purchasing Bible and Christian Science literature. All welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church Old American Legion Corner Wood St. John Sts Theo. G. Ahrendt First Church OF Scientist North Second Ouachitetional Bank

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