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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
7
A suit to annul the city bond election authorizing 875.40 to fund power system improvements will open at 10 am Thursday in district civil court. Judge J. T. Shell will preside. Fred Stovall alleges improper notice and ultra vires actions by the city council.
Pittsburgh, June 18. A sixteenth boost in the price of Pennsylvania crude oil went into effect today as eastern pipeline deliveries last month hit a record 22,840,000 barrels. The Seep Purchasing Agency said Bradford Allegheny rose to 2.75, Southwest Pennsylvania to 2.40, and Eureka to 2.44, with no change in coming grade.
Shreveport June 18 Rob ert L Clark insurance man of Many was elected chairman of the Republican state central committee at a special meeting to fill the vacancy created by Philip H Mecom resignation as clerk of the federal court for the western district of Louisiana Mecom was named to succeed Miss E C Jackson as clerk An ad ditional officer N B James of Farmerville was elected assistant secretary Clark held that post previously Remarks praised Mecom by John E Jackson and J M Grimmet Mrs Julia Grimmet Fortson attended The meeting noted efforts to bring Wendell Willkie to Louisiana soon and J M Frazier said he was reared in Elwood Ind and is a friend of Willkie
Chicago June 18 live hog prices and lard futures climbed to new highs as the agriculture department reported heavy meat purchases for the week ended June 14. Receipts were down, bids stronger for top lots, with hogs averaging about $9.90 per cwt and a top bid of $10.15. Top loins reached $21.50, lard futures rose to best levels since 1937.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on June 18 1939 two Joseph David Williams enlistments prompted Army recruiters to note two men born December 28 1922 share blue eyes brown hair ruddy complexions four missing teeth Market Street residents both claim a Daniel brother and a listed mother as accident beneficiaries yet they are not related to each other.
London reports Britain declares radio location the great secret defense against German air raids. Air Chief Marshal Sir Philip Joubert explains waves beyond Britain warn of approaching planes with light speed, keeping a 24 hour watch and aiding observers.
Secretary Ickes defense petroleum coordinator will meet hundreds of oil executives in Washington to discuss civilian and military oil needs. About 700 personal messages were sent, with review of supply and eastern seaboard and industry coordination on defense programs. In field completions, weekly total reached 661, up from 594 and 561 last year. new tests begin in east Texas.
Two white men named Tom Cox and W. W. Braddock of Texarkana were held in the parish jail on a larceny charge valued under $20. Acting Police Chief B L Brantley said they were arrested Tuesday afternoon after shoplifting at Woolworth Grant and Morgan and Lindsey stores.
Recent figures show Philadelphia the nation’s third largest city with 1 935 086 residents in 1940 down from 1 950 961 in 1930. The note adds a halibut matures around 11 years and 40 years is a ripe old age.
Mrs Kate Miller Lee 55 of 4006 Lee Avenue died at a local sanitarium at 5 am Wednesday after an extended illness Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Dixie Funeral Home chapel with Rev D D Cantrell officiating Interment will be in Columbia Cemetery Columbia So She is survived by two daughters Mrs Neamit Johnston New Orleans and Mrs Dolly Wheeler Monroe two sons N A Lee Shreveport and C P Lee Charleston Miss two sisters Mrs Ruth Pentecost Henderson Tex and seven grandchildren Pallbearers are L K McQuiston Jessie Brennan Carl Jackson Omar Weir Claudius Wainwright and Joe McQuiston The Potomac President Roosevelts yacht carried two 50 caliber anti aircraft machine guns and anti magnetic mine equipment.
West Monroe pushes to exceed a 350 dollar quota for the United Service Organizations drive led by city chairman Joe F. Smith. Women from civic groups meet at city hall to organize efforts with plans for permanent U S O headquarters and a fundraising push across the Fifth district to reach about 10 000 dollars for educational social and religious programs for service members.
In 1662 Chief Graham was appointed prohibition agent by the Dutch governor of New Netherlands.
The Ouachita parish chapter of the American Red Cross opens a first aid class Thursday at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church annex on Catalpa street. Register by calling the Red Cross office at 1357. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays for two hours each week with Parker McComb as instructor. The note about parrots using the left foot for food is unrelated.
An all day convention at Nazarene Church on Thomas Avenue and Richmond Street will bring representation from statewide churches. Sessions start Thursday 10 am with an afternoon session and a night session at 7 45. Dr J B Chapmann from Kansas City MO will speak, with Rev Elbert Dodd and Rev Raymond McClung also on the program.
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