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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
12
At Archibald near Mangham two F. Strauss & Son employees were injured when their truck veered into a ditch and overturned. Jimmy Davis suffered a fractured arm and cuts while Bennie Putman sustained a head injury and a bruised thigh.
BASTROP June 17 Advisability of a Magnolia Cheese corporation cheese factory in Morehouse is under study by the chamber of commerce. Harry F. Porter outlined a plan for a 15000 dollar modern plant and a parish wide mass meeting to gauge farmer sentiment.
Baton Rouge June 17 The state parole board considered 34 applications and granted 21 while 13 were deferred. Among those paroled 12 were white men, eight were black men, and one was a black woman. Most paroles take effect immediately with one set for June 21. The board will meet monthly over the summer and cut salaries of the secretary, Frank Odom, and parole officer, O B Thompson to save costs.
Two bodies were recovered from the Imperial Airways airliner City of Pretoria after it went down in the Channel. Five more bodies were believed to be in the submerged cabin as a trawler grappled the wreck. The land plane had no pontoons or floats.
Baton Rouge June 17. Total capitalization of 1 792 000 was represented in charters filed by Louisiana firms with the secretary of state.
In Morehouse parish two new cream stations will be established to receive all dairy products from local farmers. Meetings in Jones and Collinston Thursday will finalize plans, with Henry Clay Smith of the Missouri Pacific railroad speaking at both sessions. Milliken notes Jones has shipped cream for two years averaging 40 gallons weekly and last week shipped about $250 worth of chickens from Jones and Bonita.
During the past week charters were issued to Winnsboro Hardware and Furniture Co Inc Monroe for 25000 dollars The Industrial Loan Corporation of the South Monroe for 1000000 dollars and one million shares no par value Hanley Heard Corp Lake Providence for 50000 dollars and Marion Hotel Co Inc Monroe for 3000 dollars.
In Baton Rouge on June 15 the state penitentiary reported 2147 inmates on May 1, up 28 from the prior month. During May 84 new prisoners were received, three escaped convicts were recaptured, 36 were discharged, one pardoned, 11 paroled, two died, one sent to an asylum, two delivered to sheriffs as witnesses, and six escaped.
Second Assistant Postmaster General W S Glover announced no subsidies will be permitted in future air mail contracts. The Washington conference drew about 200 attendees from Monroe Shreveport Vicksburg Jackson Little Rock Meridian Memphis Birmingham Montgomery. Monroe was highlighted for its strategic mail-line map. McClary of the local chamber presented the substantial brief. He traveled to Toledo and Marion Ohio on chamber business during the weeklong trip.
H W Rayner manager of Lennon's Used Car Department reports a sharp rise in used car sales this year. The dealer attributes growth to new Marquette models and abundant trade ins. Cars passing through the shop receive full repairs and a 30 to 60 day guarantee, reinforcing public confidence.
A collage piece describes a charismatic yet flawed lover while blending ads and odd anecdotes. It contains self mockery, sexual bravado, and a satirical ad copywriter voice. The prose shifts through impressions of beauty, boasts, and consumer pitches with dated style.
Rev. M. S. Monk at First Methodist preached from John 8 1 on Nicodemus visit to Jesus portraying a proud Jew who sought truth at night. He praised Nicodemus for coming with an open mind, thirsting for the Savior and willing to overcome bias to learn and act with courage.
A religious reflection describes Nicodemus approaching Jesus and the Master declaring that one must be born again. The piece frames this rebirth as essential to fulfilling life’s mission and carrying the visitation's privilege to all readers.
Monroe was chosen as the site for the next Phi Kappa convention in 1930. The announcement states the city will host the fraternity gathering, outlining plans and expectations for the event.
Advert shows a French method for MELLO GLO Face Powder promising smoothness and long wear. It claims pure color, no pasty or flaky look, non irritant and pore friendly, with a youthful bloom lasting longer at The Palace Collens' Pharmacy.
The 1929 Lambda convention in Meridian Mississippi closed with Sidney L. Hargrove of Mobile elected grand master. Officiating officers include Jack Calhoun of Memphis Paul Fink J W Blanchard and Eugene Williams from Meridian and Monroe. A banquet at the Lamar hotel featured remarks by A J Williams and several speakers from Mobile Hattiesburg and Meridian.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat stomach distress with Angostura a century old medicine. It claims the tonic increases gastric juice flow aiding digestion and warns of potential serious outcomes from indigestion. It appeals to stopping suffering with prompt use before meals.
A regional convention was attended by about 100 delegates from 11 southern states. The event included a ball at the Elks Club and a tea dance at the Northwood Try Club.
Block Island report notes Skipper Charles A. Lindbe and his bride halted a voyage aboard the Mou and carried a cargo described as 75 pounds of ice 180 gallons of gas one mackerel and one paper not taken aboard during the voyage incident dated June 17.
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