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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

7

Phi Kappa Plans 30th National Convention at Monroe

Phi Kappa fraternity members plan their 30th national convention in Monroe with about 200 expected attendees. The local chapter formed in July 1927 with eight members and has grown to 35. Officers include Grand Master James Tink and Worthy Master Amos Smelitis. The group occupies club rooms in the former Young Men's quarters near Hotel Monroe on Grand Street and hosts social events for members and local youth.

Phi Kappa Ternity Monroe Moine Gulfport Merin Hattiesburg Mobile Memphis Jackson Tenn James Tink Amos Smelit Paul Fink J. Blanks Floyd Martin E Young Mewr Adnt Hotel Monroe

Fifth Sunday Baptist Meeting Planned in Columbia

Caldwell Parish Baptist association schedules a Fifth Sunday event in Columbia on June 30 with devotional, sermons, and discussions led by pastors and professors. Speakers include G W Wall Bay, G C Den, Paul Jones, Charles Riser, and Oscar Feree, among others.

News-Star Olumbia Columbia Caldwell Parish Bro Hah Herbert G. W. Wall Bay Craine Unday M. Fisher Grayson G. Hicks G. C. den Standard Paul Jones Rks Charles Riser Oscar Feree Clarks

Camp Ki-Ro-Li Plans Summer Session for Young Boys

Camp Ki-Ro-Li will run July 15 to 20 for boys aged nine to eleven in Ouachita Valley council. Practical staff from prior boy scout camps will supervise. Space is limited to 75, with Monroe boys prioritized. parents should contact the scout office at the number 1982 to report prospective attendees.

Ki-Ro-Li Ouachita Valley Council Monroe Scout Office Scout

Interstate Commerce Denies New Orleans Traffic Bureau Bid

The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a request by the New Orleans joint traffic bureau to reopen a case about AT and SF railroad control of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient lines. The bureau argued KCMO policy favored New Orleans port, while AT S F policy was unfavorable.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New Orleans

All Day Meeting at Calhoun Station

The annual June all day meeting at Calhoun Station will be held tomorrow at the North Louisiana experiment station. Women clubs from across the parish will attend with demonstrations on quick rolls sewing tips and a statewide clothing contest. Men will receive instruction on cotton raising fertilization pest elimination and related topics.

Calhoun North Louisiana Experiment Station Mary Burks Jewel McQuiller

Death of Young Student Voges Beloved St Matthew Pupil

Willard Leo A Voges aged 15 died at his parents home 1206 South Second Street shortly after noon yesterday. He was a former grade 7 pupil at St Matthew's School and was noted for his fine disposition and scholarship. Illness forced his removal from school and he declined in strength for three weeks while in Shreveport.

Willard Leo A. Voges P. H. Wentworth South Second Street St. Matthew's School Shreve

Wylly Folk to Edit Georgia Cracker As Coed Leader

Wylly Folk of Waycross Georgia will be the first female co editor of the University of Georgia literary and humorous magazine Georgia Crack er next year. The editor heads the magazine under supervision of a specialist but was recently moved to his home. Surviving are his mother and stepfather and sister Miss Vivian Elizabeth Voges valedictorian of her class at St Matthews high school. High mass of requiem will be at St Matthew's church Thursday at 9 am with interment at Riverview burial park.

Wylly Folk Waycross, Ga University of Georgia Georgia Cracker Vivian Elizabeth Voges St. Matthew's High School St. Matthew's Church Riverview Burial Park

Fireman's Daughter Injured in Bed Fall

Thomasine Dupree, 38, daughter of Capt. Thomas Dupree of the Monroe fire department, fractured her collar bone when she fell from bed at her North Fifth street home. An X ray this morning confirmed the injury and she received medical care from a local physician.

Thomasine Thomas Dupree Monroe North Fifth Street

Selig Heads to New Orleans Convention

E. Jack Selig left last night for New Orleans to attend the convention there of the Louisiana Mississippi Retail Clothiers association of which he is a director.

E. Jack Selig New Orleans The Louisiana-Mississippi Retail Clothiers’ Association

H Anders Recovers After Minor Surgery

H Anders sales manager of Umbian Gasoline Corp. underwent a minor operation for a carbuncle at Riverside Itarium yesterday afternoon. His condition is improved and he is expected to resume duties soon.

H. Anders Umbian Gasoline Corporation Riverside

Tetterine Ointment and Soap Ad Promises Relief

An ad promotes Tetterine Ointment and Tetterine Soap for itchy rashes. It claims quick relief from germs and lasting cure, with ointment priced 60 cents and soap 25 cents, available at stores or from Shoptrine Co. in Savannah, Georgia.

Shoptrine Co Savannah

Is Your Bladder Weak Do You Get Up Nights

Ad copy urges men and women with urinary symptoms to seek aid with Bond's K and B j prescription. It warns danger signals include frequent painful urination dribbling and dark urine and claims the remedy should be purchased immediately from ad drugs for 60 cents to 1.20 dollars.

Bond

Noted Baptists to Gather Here Next Thursday

A large Baptist educational rally for Louisiana schools will be held at Forsythe Park in Monroe starting at 10 a.m. Speakers include Rev H L Driskill Prof Cecil P Lawson and Dr C Cottingham. Representing Baptist Bible Institute Louisiana College and Acadia Academy will be present with other speakers from out of state.

Baptista of Monroe West Monroe Forsythe Park the Baptist Bible Institute New Orleans Louisiana College Pineville Dodd College Shreveport Acadia Academy Church Point H. L. Driskell Louisiana Cecil P. Lawson E. O. Sellers L. R. Shelton Baptist Bible Institute of New Orleans C. Cottingham T. W. Gayer First Baptist Church of Cooperative Program E. D. Solomon Louisiana Baptist Convention H. V. McClendon

Dodd College Interests Highlighted at Baptist Meeting

Shreveport announced she would arrive Thursday to present Dodd college interests. The gathering backs Christian education and Baptist schools with focus on a southern emergency campaign for the Baptist Bible Institute.

Shreveport Dodd College Christian Education Baptist South The Baptist Bible Institute

Statue for Fair Play in Lexington

A statue honoring fair play is planned in Lexington Kentucky with civic leaders and sports figures set to unveil the work. The project aims to celebrate integrity in competition and community spirit.

Fair Play to Lead J. E. Widener's Stable at Elmendorf Farm

Fair Play will be the centerpiece of J. E. Widener's racing string at the Elmendorf farm. The plan includes building a new stable on the grounds where the Green Hills mansion once stood before its razing.

Fair Play J. E. Widener Green Hills Widener Elmendorf

Blue Star Soap and Remedy Ad Promises Skin Cure

An old advert touts Blue Star Soap and Blue Star Remedy for Bezema tetter ringworm poison sores cracked skin and other diseases. It claims germ-killing power and skin restoration. Soap priced at 25c with druggist ready to supply Blue Star Remedy.

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