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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

10

Senate Votes 23 to 15 on Appointments Resolution

The Louisiana Senate adopted a resolution urging the governor to submit appointments for confirmation. Supporters argued it pressed constitutional duty, while opponents warned it could harass the governor and have little effect if ignored. The body adjourned to allow penitentiary investigators to visit Angola prison.

Calcasieu Holcombe Peltier Lafourche Senate Williamson East Carroll Fernandez King of Boone of Claiborne Johnson Washington Anderson Grant Gamble Jeff Davis Boone Brodtmann Brooks Caffery Cain Facher Gilbert Hall Holcome Hughes Huson King Knott Labbe Larcade Norwood Peterman Schwing Whittington Woods

Toes mashed in railroad motor car accident near Monroe

W. W. Derrick of 404 South Third street suffered mashed toes on his left foot when caught between the frame and wheel of a weed burner motor car on the A and L line about eight miles from Monroe. He was taken to St Francis sanitarium for treatment.

L. M W. W. Derrick South Third Street St. Francis Sanitarium Monroe Derrick Sanitarium B. and B Missouri Pacific Railroad

Windmill Lighting Installations Underway at For sythe Park

Electrical equipment and fixtures for lighting the windmill at For sythe park are being installed today. Will Atkinson, commissioner of streets and parks, said the mill will be illuminated to be visible from the street and from the municipal natatorium across the road.

Forsythe Park Will Atkinson Streets and Parks

Taft Monument Bill Approved for Manila

The Senate library committee approved the Fess resolution proposing a $35,000 monument to William Howard Taft in Manila, Philippine Islands. Taft, former governor general and chief justice, is honored with the tribute.

Associated Press Washington Senate Library Committee Fess William Howard Taft Manila Philippine Islands

Legislature in Brief on Bills and Votes

The state board of liquidation barred loans except in grave emergencies with two thirds support. Bills passed include S B 69 on fire alarm systems and S B 80 fixing an assistant district attorney salary. S B 129 requires governor to submit appointments to the senate within 30 days. Several measures defeated or referred to committees. actions noted with yeas and nays.

State Board of Liquidation Yeas Ls. B Peterman Brooks S. B Boone Peltier Anderson

Bids Submitted For Proposed Hotel Construction

The article lists 21 bids for erection of the hotel structure with amounts from several contracting firms led by J. V. and R. T. Burkes at 501 000 and other bidders such as O. M. Gwin Construction 462 342 and Consolidated Contractors 459 293. Plumbing and heating bids feature firms like Redman Heating and Plumbing 122 919 and J. Nolan and company 129 375 while wiring bids range with McKenny Electric 41 000 and Paramount Electric 34 58.

William Peterson Consolidated Contractors, Inc O. M. Gwin Construction Company Underwood Construction Company J. V. and R. T. Burkes W. Murphy Werner Bellows McLoy Construction Company Central Contracting Company A. J. Rife Construction Company J. O. Everett Company Brennan Company Southwest L. E. Myers Company Nathan Wohlfeld C. L. Shaw and Company James T. Taylor Foster & Creighton Company L. H. Lacy Ashton Glassell H. W. Underhill Construction Company S. and W. Construction Company R. F. Ball Construction Company W. J. Riley Plumbing and Heating Company Plumbing and Walker Plumbing and Heating Company Dee Brown Dixie Heating and Ventilating Company Henderson Bros J. J. Nolan and Company McKenny Electric Company Hart Enterprise Electric Company Newberry Electric Company Jack Moorman Paramount Electric Company W. M. Smith Electric Company Superior Electric Company W. E. Busby Company Electric Construction Company the Electric Shop Eugene Ashe Electric Com

New Orleans Aims for 1931 Lions International Meet

The New Orleans Lions club plans a strong bid to host the 1931 Lions International convention in Denver from July 15 to 18. With chamber of commerce support a city booth will offer coffee pralines and Louisiana souvenirs to delegates, while St Louis and Asbury Park also vie for the event.

New Orleans Denver St. Louis Asbury Park N. J Monroe Club St. Matthew's School Virginia H. W. Truax Chicago

Webb Kills Off Redmonds City Clerk Measure

The Louisiana House debates revenue raising bills as leaders seek open hearings. Drouin and Ellender clash over timing while Hoffpauir signals a tobacco tax plan. A stalled codification bill and a sterilization address occupy the agenda before an 8 pm recess.

Webb Redmond House Today

St Bernard Dogs Carry Hot Coffee In Vacuum Bottles

Mrs Marion McDonald of Mukwonago Wisconsin says prize St Bernards bought at a famous monastery no longer carry brandy in small casks but instead tote vacuum bottles filled with hot coffee for snowbound travelers in the Alps.

New York Alps Marion McDonald Mukwonago Wisconsin

Child injured in street accident on DeSiard Street

A 4 year old child of Mrs. J Y Cunningham received a slight forehead injury when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Robert Hamilton on 2630 DeSiard Street at 11 20 this morning. No charges were filed and the child was treated and returned home.

J. Y. Cunningham Cunningham Robert Hamilton DeSiard Street Hamilton

Tariff Bill Takes Effect At Midnight Amid Debate

President Hoover signs the tariff bill as midnight nears. The measure increases duties on sugar shoes lumber cement bricks wool and hides prompting a major political fight. Democrats and independents forecast higher costs and a stock market drop while supporters cite modest rises and a broad debate continues. The White House plans statements on business conditions to counter opposition.

Hoover Senate Smoot White House

Tenant Jailed After Peace Bond Default

A. J. Cross, 45, tenant on the Willis Goodjoin farm, was jailed by Sheriff Thigpen after defaulting on a $250 peace bond. He faced charges of ordering the landlord off the land and causing a disturbance.

Ruston A. J. Cross Willis Goodjoin Thigpen Cross

New Orleans Rejects Federal Takeover of Industrial Canal

New Orleans June 17. Congress sought to have the federal government take over and improve the Industrial Canal as an additional Gulf outlet. Major General Lytle Brown, Army Engineers chief, told the House Rivers and Harbors Committee there is no need for another deep water route to the gulf. Improved passes at the Mississippi mouth already handle far more than current New Orleans trade. The canal’s traffic was small and no justification existed for U S action or reimbursement to owners.

New Orleans Congress Gulf of Mexico Washington Lytle Brown Army Engineers Brown House Rivers and Harbors Committee Gulf Mississippi River United States

Russia Sets Minimum for Women Students

Moscow reports a education decree requiring women to make up at least 20 percent of students in industrial and technical schools and not less than 30 percent in agricultural medical and pedagogical professional schools and universities.

Moscow Russia Commissariat of Education

Sheriff Sale Notice in Ouachita Parish Monroe

In Ouachita Parish Fourth District Court a writ of execution directs sale of Lot One in Square 70 D A Breard Add Monroe. The property fronts 65 feet on Arkansas Avenue and extends 143 feet to an alley. Sale set for Saturday July 19 1920 at the courthouse western front.

Sheriff's Sale Peoples Homestead & Savings Association Walker Glenn State of D. A. Breard Sr Monroe Arkansas Avenue Second Street

Sheriff Announces Public Auction Of Property In Monroe

A sheriff sale notice from Monroe Louisiana details sale terms cash without benefit of appraisement to the last and highest bid. The notice is dated June 17 1930 and signed by Milton Coverdale Sheriff with sale dates June 17 to 24 July 18 15.

Fife Monroe Milton Coverdale

City Marshal Sale Of Dodge Touring Car

City Marshal J M Brothers will sell at the Monroe City Hall front door on Saturday June 28 1930 between legal hours a Dodge touring car seized under Fi Fa from A L Smith versus Leonard Carey in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Cash with appraisal benefit to last and highest bidder. June 17 21 25.

A. L. Smith Leonard Carey State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita City of Monroe Louisiana J. M. Brothers Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita State of West Monroe Flournoy Seventh Street Pine Street Milton Coverdale

Sheriff Seizes Real Estate In Ouachita Parish Case

In the case Vs. No 18209 Gresham Mattress Factory Inc et al the state of Louisiana Ouachita Fourth District Court seized Lots 1 2 8 square 27 Gordon's Subdivision in Stubbs Young Bayou Addition Monroe Louisiana with buildings privileges servitudes and appurtenances. Property seized as the defendants property at Monroe on June 7 1930 by Sheriff Milton Coverdale. Proceedings list costs.

Sheriff's Sale Peoples Homestead & Savings Association Gresham Mattress Factory, Inc State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Parish Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Gordon Stubbs Young Bayou Ouachita Parish Fife Milton Coverdale

Sale Notice for Lot 9 Block 89 Home Realty Monroe La

The Fourth District Court of Ouachita Parish Louisiana orders sale of Lot 9 Block 89 in the Home Realty & Development Company resubdivision Lee Avenue Addition Monroe. Sale at court house in Monroe between legal hours, cash with appraisement to highest bidder. Monroe La June 17 1930.

Chancey C. Bell Tucker State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Parish of Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Home Realty & Development Company Lee Avenue Milton Coverdale

Guaranty Mortgage Suit in Ouachita Parish Fourth Circuit

Guaranty Mortgage & Securities Company, Inc. sues C. B. Moffett in Ouachita Parish Louisiana as case number 17941. Proceedings pertain to a mortgage or financial claim in the Fourth Judicial District.

Property description for West Monroe lot in Flournoy’s First Addition

Legal notice detailing Lot six in Square Twenty-one in Flournoy’s First Addition West Monroe lying 50 feet on Seventh Street and 150 feet deep with fi fe and all costs.

Ouachita Bank Mortgage Sale of 80 Acre Louisiana Property

Ouachita National Bank sues against C G Gaston and others in Louisiana. Describes 80 acre tract in Township 18 North Range 2 East Section 8 North half of Southwest Quarter to satisfy mortgage. Property purchased from J A McIntosh et al October 30 1918. Sale terms cash with no bid benefits. Monroe Louisiana June 17 1930.

Ouachita National Bank C. G. Gaston State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Parish Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Towit J. A McIntosh Milton Coverdale

Foreclosure Sale In Monroe Parish Under Writ Of Flee

People's Homestead & Savings Association files suit No 18208 against Theo F Terzia and F A Terzia in State of Louisiana Parish of Monroe property seized May 28 1980 for sale to satisfy writ. Property described as Lot 9 Block 1 Parlor City Residential Subdivision Block 26 Terminal Heights addition Monroe. Auction to occur in Monroe Louisiana.

Sheriff's Sale People’s Homestead & Savings Association Theo. F. Terzia F. A. Terzia State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Parlor City Terminal Heights Fife Milton Coverdale

Card of thanks for sympathy after mother’s death

The family expresses gratitude for kindness and floral tributes during the illness and death of their beloved mother. Leon Fife Isaac Fife Mrs J F Hearold Mrs W Freeman and others are named in thanks for support.

Leon Fife Isaac Fife J. F. Hearold W. ¥. Freeman

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