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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
5
A voice describes a confrontational scene where one character dismisses another, then hints at a scheme involving Wire Rod, Tom, and the Rajah to bring a reaction. The dialogue conveys taunt and anticipation without clear outcome details.
A new group forms Camp Ki-Ro-Li gaining visitors and enrollments toward mid summer. Attendance includes Ruston and Rayville area Scouts with additions like two signal towers and fire building exhibits. assistant scout exec Stellwagon led vesper services at Lions Lake as many guests toured the camp.
The Louisiana Mississippi Kiwanis district with 1200 Kiwanians aids underprivileged children through orphanages health camps clinics and general education. J Hayden Oliver of Scranton Pennsylvania chaired the committee on underprivileged child before 6090 Kiwanis International members in convention in Seattle. Joseph P. Dixson of Shreveport Louisiana announced Louisiana Mississippi district activities across Monroe Shreveport New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
A bridge party given by Mrs. Will Thomas honored Hazel Patterson of Roswell NM and Margaret Bush as brides elect. High score winner Mrs. Grover Harrigan received a linen handkerchief while hosts presented linen heirloom napkins. Attending included Norine Ziegler Beatrice Skirud Blackman Frieda Buffings Mathis Dora Cooksey S. H. Albritz Johnson W. E. Lewis C L Jackson and Glover mas.
Traffic TIPS outlines new Monroe ordinance lifting the speed limit outside the business core where signals regulate flow to 25 mph, with 15 mph in the business district and at night. Emergency vehicles exempt. buses and trucks limited to 15 mph unless passing through signals. Violations include entering an intersection on yellow or red and stopping during a green light. End notes say continued tomorrow.
Nathan Mamon a negro farmer on the Simsboro Arcadia road was shot to death Saturday night while attempting to separate a fight between Philip Valentine and Enos Stromon. Stromon was arrested and jailed in Ruston. Valentine was being sought. Sheriff Thigpen and Deputies Frazier and Braswell responded to the scene.
Beaus Sabreur blends melodrama with humor in a Paramount Sahara and Foreign Legion tale. Joan Standing as Maudie delivers distinct comic relief alongside Noah Beery as Sheikh El Hamel and Roscoe Karns as the vizier, whose human frailty fuels relief and surprise.
In Ruston on June 18, Miss Glenn Walker of the 1928 class told alumni and faculty that her class has funded a concrete bench at the north gate of the Tech campus. The bench, costing over $200, was built by sixty three members and combines artistry with practicality as a future example for subsequent classes.
A nine-foot long reinforced chair with solid back and parlor chair comfort is described as weighing over a ton, a feature noted to reassure industrious borrowers that they won’t be liable for its loss.
Manning Crowley Paint Co advertises an electric waxer for rent with contact details provided for rental arrangements.
In Ruston on June 18 Dr. R H Wynne preached to Tech's graduating class in the new gym. He said the Bible and nature are the two great sources of information for educated citizens and warned against downgrading either science or faith. He warned ethics and morals face greater danger than invading armies.
Mrs Blake Albritton returns home after five weeks with her parents in Missouri. Mrs J D Baughman Mrs R L Turnage and Miss Faye Baughman spent a day in Monroe with friends. Annie Nobles of Ruston visited Miss Faye Baughman. Floy Tugwell went to Shreveport for an operation with family accompaniment. Chu Thompson and family visited Huttinger and W F Addison homes. Edward Everett Jr is in Baton Rouge on business. H G Fields visited Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Mrs James Rabin of Monroe visited J D Baughman’s sister this week. Edward Everett and J D Miller returned from a business trip. A C Dykes and children were present.
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