Cumberland Presbyterians Condemn Mixed Swimming
The 104th Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly in Springfield Missouri condemned mixed bathing and warned it will withdraw moral and financial support from those who engage in or promote the practice. The measure passed after reconsideration by a narrow vote with debate noting recreation concerns at church encampments and youth programs.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Paul Brown
Olney
Texas
L. B. McCaslin
Aurora
J. H. Talley
Columbia, Tenn
R. V. Fisher
Trimble
Tenn
J. Howard Scott
Lenoir City
Young People's Board of the Church
Tullahoma
Avoca
A. D. Rudolph
Owensboro
Young Woman Rushed To Hospital After Suspected Blood Poisoning
Elizabeth Hughes, 22, of 627 1 2 DeSiard Street, was taken to St Francis sanitarium after fearing blood poisoning in her leg. She was discharged shortly after arrival with no signs of infection noted by physicians. Her leg had been fractured in February when struck by a car and was injured again after cast removal.
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Elizabeth Hughes
DeSiard Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Miss Hughes
Action deferred on tax measure in Baton Rouge
The house municipal corporations committee postponed action on a bill by Fletcher to authorize municipalities to levy an in lieu property tax reduction sales tax. Assistant Attorney Wallace questioned constitutionality, suggesting a constitutional amendment may be needed.
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Baton Rouge
House Municipal Corporations Committee
Fletcher
Orleans
George M. Wallace
Wallace
Legislative Bureau
Lucas Rapides
Peyton
Caddo
Visiting in Harmon
Miss Martha Favers of Monroe is visiting Mrs Dupree Nevels of Harmon La. Miss Favers left here June 9 and will probably return home a week hence.
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Harmon
Martha Favers
Monroe
Dupree Nevels
Miss Favers
Danville Opens Municipal Airport Completed by CW A
A municipal airport in Danville Kentucky was completed recently by workers employed through the Civil Works Administration.
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Danville, Ky
The
Civil Works Administration
Recreation Contests Set for Next Sunday at Natatorium
A large turnout is expected for model airplane and boat contests at the municipal natatorium next Sunday afternoon. Meditable models have been built by several club members and keen competition is anticipated. Playground officials announce no change to schedules at five local grounds. For the rest of summer the Barkdall Faulk Lida Benton Sherrouse Georgia Tucker and St Matthew's playgrounds will be open afternoons from 4 to 6 o'clock.
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Barkdall Faulk
Lida Benton
Sherrouse
Georgia Tucker
St. Matthew's
Lindberghs Expected To Have New Baby This Summer
The Daily News reports Anne Morrow Lindbergh has visited Dr Edward Hawks in New York for three weeks regarding a possible new child for Jon Morrow Lindbergh and his parents Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh. Hawks declined comment and the couple did not talk at Englewood New Jersey home.
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New York
The
Daily News
Jon Morrow Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Edward M. Hawks
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Hawks
Morrow
Englewood
N. J
Bible School Opens At West Monroe Assembly Building
About 75 children attended the first session of a daily vacation Bible school at the Assembly of God tabernacle in West Monroe on Cypress and Crosley streets. Led by Rev. E. L. Tanner, the program aims to reach 100 by later enrollments and runs each morning 8 to 16:45 for two weeks with teachers from the church and Mrs. W. L. Walthall of Malvern and Miss Verna Hightower of Russellville assisting. The curriculum covers practical Bible fundamentals without denominational indoctrination.
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Assembly of God Tabernacle
Cypress
Crosley Streets
West Monroe
E. L. Tanner
W. L. Walthall
Malvern
Ark
Verna Hightower
Russellville
Tanner
V F W Auxiliary Elects Delegates To Encampment
The Rodney Hobbs post VFW auxiliary held a Flag day program last Thursday. Delegates and alternates to the Biloxi Miss encampment on July 5 through 8 were elected, with 21 members named to attend. Final plans will be set at the next meeting June 2.
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Women’s Auxiliary
Rodney Hobbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
C. A. Hunt
Biloxi
Miss
H. L. Morrow
Hunt
W. E. Quinn
L. L. McLeo
S. H. Wilson
G. S. Wood
Speaker Ellender Pleads for Quiet in Louisiana House
In Baton Rouge on June 19, Speaker Ellender urged lawmakers to avoid interruptions from outsiders during bill debates. He said the floor should be free from disturbance and cited Earl K. Long, brother of Senator Long, as an example of those not to be disturbed while representatives work. The phrase third house refers to a legislative informal group.
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Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Senator Long
Ellender
Third House
Monroe hosts tenth Sigma Phi Omega convention events
Mayor Arnold Bernstein welcomed delegates from southern states to Monroe for the Sigma Phi Omega convention at Virginia hotel. Activities included a barbecue at the mayor’s Bayou De Siard home, dances on the Hotel Frances Cherokee Terrace, receptions, luncheons, tea dances, and the final business session on Wednesday followed by a stag party and banquet.
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Arnold Bernstein
Monroe
Sigma Phi Omega Fraternity
Virginia Hotel
Bernstein
South
Bayou de Siard
Delta Sigma Fraternity
Delta Beta Sigma Sorority
Tau Chapter D. B. S
Cherokee Terrace
Hotel Frances
Delta Beta Sigma
the Frances
Theta Chapter
Mu Chapter
Virginia
Sigma Phi Omega
Delta Sigma
Cameo
Hotel
Virginia Roof
Texas lawmakers consider bills to speed criminal court cases
A wave of lawlessness spurs leaders to propose measures to streamline and hasten criminal court procedures ahead of the next Texas legislative session. The moves aim to reduce delays and improve case disposition.
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Texas
Missouri Pacific Employes To Visit Lake Charles Picnic
A special train carrying more than 300 Missouri Pacific railroad employees and their families will depart Sunday at 5 30 a m for Lake Charles for the booster club picnic. In Lake Charles they will be greeted by citizens, tour the town, and dine at Drew Park with food and cold drinks available on the train. A 32 piece band will entertain during the trip and the return to station is scheduled for 11 p m Sunday.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Lake Charles
Missouri Pacific Booster Club
Drew Park
Runaway Girl Returned To Home In Shreveport
Lillian Camp, 15, who ran away from her Shreveport home, was detained Monday by Monroe police after boarding an Illinois Central freight train with Hugh Ferguson, 19, of Shreveport. Both were found in Monroe. Camp returned home with her mother after Shreveport officials alerted local authorities. Ferguson was released as no one came for him.
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Lillian Camp
Monroe
Shreveport
Hugh Ferguson
Illinois Central
Shreveport Police Department
Ferguson
Emancipation Day Celebrations In Monroe And West Monroe
Negro residents in Monroe and West Monroe mark the first anniversary of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation with picnics on Black Bayou Horseshoe Lake and the Richwood Road along with church services and a dance at the Savoy on Tenth and DeSiard streets.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Lincoln
United States
Black Bayou
Horseshoe Lage
Richwood Road
Savoy Auditorium
Tenth
DeSiard Streets
Cardui Becomes Aid for Woman’s Restlessness and Pain
Mrs G W Akin of Somerset Kentucky says Cardui made her stronger and less nervous, improving sleep and easing back pain. The ad notes thousands of women testify to relief at menstruation time and general health gains with continued use. If Cardui fails, consult a physician. Sold at drug stores.
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G. W. Akin
Somerset
Cardui
Cardus
Senator Dore Defeated Over Coat Removal Resolution
In Baton Rouge Louisiana last night the senate debated a resolution by Senator J Hugo Dore to permit coat removal in the chamber. Senator Jules Fisher objected and the measure failed 19 to 12 amid the sweltering heat.
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Louisiana
Senate
J. Hugo Dore
Evangeline Parish
Jules Fisher
Jefferson Parish
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Chamber of Commerce
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NRA
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Hattiesburg
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Chicago
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