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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

19

Virginia Votes On Constitution Amendments In Progress

About one third of Virginia polls reported preliminary returns showing passage of amendments aimed at simplifying government. Governor Byrd said results indicated a comfortable majority, with proposals including 43 constitutional changes, tax levy limits, and governor appointment of top state officers.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia Harry Flood Byrd Roanoke General Assembly Commisssioner of Agriculture and Immigration

Prohibitionists Win Easily In Peltier Vote At Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge on June 20 the Louisiana House defeated Rep Peltier's repeal of the Hood law by 56 to 31, moving to indefinitely postpone the measure after long debate. The session also approved creation of a state industrial school for Negro juvenile delinquents and passed bills on segregated bus seating and wage garnishment exemptions for low earners.

Associated Press Baton Rouge Peltier Louisiana House of Representatives Harvey A. Peltier la Fourche Murphy J. Sylvest Washington W. S. Jones Jackson Cecil Morgan Caddo

First Bale of 1925 Cotton Reaches Houston Tex

A 415 pound first bale of Texas cotton from Edinburg arrived in Houston. It was ginned by Farmers Gin Co and classed strict middling with 11 16 staple. Another first bale from Mission followed to Galveston for sale, while the Edinburg bale is to be auctioned in Houston.

Associated Press Houston Texas Edinburg Farmers Gin Company Mission Galvestion

Ganglands Guns Bark Again Three Men Dead

Chicago dispatch reports a daylight gangland double murder near Death Corner in which John Oliveri and Joseph Salamone, reportedly Capone and Aiello affiliates, were shot by a signal from a nearby apartment. A third man, James Reggs, died later from wounds as police linked the cases through a phone number and other clues.

Chicago John (Bowlegs) Oliveri Joseph Salamone Death Corner Milton West Oak Street Oliver Salamone James Reggs al Capone Aielo Brothers Oliveri-Salamone Capone Oliveri Reggi Agama Sian Joseph Springer

Jacksonville twins share valedictorian honor

Jacksonville Normal faculty could not distinguish Irene and Kathryn Flurry, 20, both twins, so they named Loth as valedictorian. They finished with the same grade.

Jacksonville Ala Jacksonville Normal Irene Kathryn Flurry Loth

Farm agents to return for night stay in Monroe

A party of Mississippi county farm agents led by E. H. White returns tonight to Monroe after a tour of crop conditions in northern Louisiana and Texas. They will attend a 7:30 am cotton dusting demonstration by Huff Daland at Selman field before heading home to Greenville, Mississippi.

Mississippi County E. H. White Louisiana Texas Lake Charles Monroe Selman Field Huff- Daland Corporation Greenville Miss

Million-Dollar Pipeline Deal Recorded at Court House

A court house filing records a transfer of property from Louisiana-Arkansas Pipe Line Company to Industrial Gas Company for 1 03561071 dollars. The pipe line spans from near the Ouachita Natural Gas gathering station east of Sterling to near El Dorado Arkansas, including all associated property and rights.

Court House Louisiana- Arkansas Pipe Line Company, Inc Industrial Gas Company Louisiana-Arkansas Pipe Line Company, Inc Grantor Ouachita Natural Gas Company, Inc Sterlington Ouachita and Union Parishes el Dorado Ark Tenpore

Musical Ability Shown In School Drum Corps

Newark principal praises Lafayette Street School drum corps and bugle fife and drum training for 50 youths ages eight to fourteen. Program fosters citizenship, school spirit, and offers many students a path to music, with hundreds more discovering their own musical aptitude.

Lafayette Street School

Newar Band Members Grow Into Noted Orchestra Roles

Today members of one of Newar's leading bands are active in orchestral work. Other members are engaged in successful ensemble and concert projects, expanding their profiles beyond the group.

Thrift Section Debuts at Fashion Shop Sale

Style and thrift items are highlighted as the Fashion Shop at 108 St. John St offers a wash dress special tomorrow for 2.95 dollars. The ad promotes a larger Thrift Section to attract more ladies near Ouachita Bank.

Fashio St. John St Ouachita Bank

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