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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
6
The note places Kern's blacksmith shop at the corner of Jackson and Grammont streets with a 9 time frame indicated.
Lieutenant Fonck and two companions engaged German Pfalz and Albatross aircraft from 1500 to 6000 feet. He downed one Pfalz, then destroyed a second amid a five Albatross escort, finishing with two more Pfalz and several others faltering. He earned the Legion of Honor and promotion to first lieutenant after the sortie.
L W Gresham announces on Hall Street that mattresses are renovated and made new with same day delivery. Visitors may inspect the machinery and methods. contact 1039 for details.
An old classified note lists 35 cent haircuts for all ages and promotes war savings stamps. It also includes a cryptic ad from M. G. Spaugh and a separate exchange request offering land in Kansas City Missouri with a request for description in reply.
An assortment of small ads lists Aqua Vitae Mineral Water at 7 cents per gallon with delivery, auto services including car washing and greasing from Knickers Blacksmith Shop, tire vulcanizing by Ouachita Tire and Rubber Co, and auto trimming by Ouachita Saddle and Harness Co on South Grand Street.
Officials discuss state road rally and gravel transportation, aiming to ease bottlenecks. Arkansas Louisiana project details include district setup, tax structure, route selection, and military highway potential from Little Rock to Lake Charles. County choices vary, costs estimated at 1.50 per acre, with substantial federal state aid and local management.
Seventy five persons are signed for the $1 000 limit W S 8 club with allotments issued. Abe Arent to direct a house to house canvass in Monroe for pledges under 1600. Regional Director Travis Oliver to name a committee to observe Thrift Sunday in churches. A list of scheduled canvass locations and speakers follows.
At West Monroe Council meeting, Mrs Olivia H. Bryan was ratified as town clerk succeeding J. H. Watkins. The town treasurer is the local bank. Mayor Tippit said the town would borrow about 1500 dollars for expenses and that machinery installation for the West Side filtration plant should finish soon.
An east-bound troop soldier walking in his sleep fell from a moving train near Quebec. Found unconscious in night clothes, a Tallulah doctor assessed no serious injuries. He wired his commander to explain he had not deserted and soon returned to rejoin his battalion.
Two men blamed for larceny in Monroe, Lee Curry and Johnnie Lee, face sheriff’s department action. Curry, described as white, allegedly stole two rubber casings worth 75 dollars. Lee, white, is said to be wanted in Mississippi for auto theft and has been arrested locally.
Dr. Lee Scarborough of Fort Worth Texas will preach at the First Baptist Church tonight on Christian Education. The brief sermon aims to highlight the importance of religious study and schooling within the church community.
A new call seeks 00 white registrants in Louisiana to attend a special course at Tplane university around July 15. Applicants must have mechanical experience or aptitude and eighth grade education. Volunteering is open until June 21.
The Supreme Court refused to hear the bid for writs of prohibition and mandamus to halt the city bond trial. The case involved the city funds, auditor reports, and a plea of res adjudicata contested during the ongoing hearing. The court allowed the plea to be filed and directed the city to address the point.
Rev. John L. Williams state superintendent visits Monroe from Shreveport where the society’s receiving home houses about a dozen children. He describes two needy orphans, a 3 year old boy with blue eyes and curly hair and a 4 year old brunette girl, as potential adoptees. The interdenominational group, with Governor Pleasant on its board, has placed 146 Louisiana children in homes over 15 months as state institutions become crowded. Williams is stopping at the New Star hotel.
A. L. Robeaux of Oak Ridge faces a larceny charge for allegedly stealing diamond rings worth 1125 from Ed Schmidt of Longview. Robeaux is jailed. McCranie and Hill, also tied to the robbery, were released after no state charge was filed.
Dr I J Newton announces absence from the city for eight to ten days. Drs Adams and Graves will attend to the demands of his clients from the period July 17 to 31.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Alexander Roatner Myatt of Monroe and Miss Lillian Meredith of Columbia and to Thos. R. Younse of Choudrant and Miss Tate Stamper of Monroe.
Reports describe wires down and trees blown down in nearby territory to Monroe as high winds swept some areas last evening. No serious damage reported and no wind locally.
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