Mattison’s War Service and Monroe Projection Career
Jesse Bryan Mattison a World War I veteran and theater projectionist whose career spanned Texarkana Monroe and Little Rock is remembered. Born May 10 1890 in Little Rock he served in the 149th Field Artillery of the 42nd Division and fought on the Marne St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne. He joined Saenger and later Paramount theaters in Monroe and was a charter member and secretary of local theater workers group. He died suddenly at age 44 and was interred in Riverside cemetery with Masonic rites.
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Jesse Bryan Mattison
Texarkana
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Mattison
Monroe
149Th Field Artillery
France
America
Rainbow Division
Germany
Army of Occupation
Thomas Hammond
States
Saenger Amusement Company
Saenger Theater
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Paramount
International Alliance of Theater and Stage Employes
Federal agents escort five suspects in Miami liquor probe
On June 19 in Miami federal alcohol unit officers in military style uniforms brought three accused into U S Commissioner Roger Edward Davis. A fourth man claimed to be in the case and a fifth attempted to join the army before being released after bond set at 250 dollars.
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Federal Alcohol Unit
United States
Roger Edward Davis
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United States Army
Juneteenth Celebrations Across Texas Seen Today
Juneteenth marks emancipation in Texas with widespread celebrations. White workers largely inactive while Black communities hold fish fries barbecues and dances. Communities from Centerville to South Texas feast on Poor John and traditional foods as Coronado's 1540 horse and cattle introductions are noted.
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Alcock
Texas
Centerville
Blackeye
John
Famed N. O. Restaurants Feel Effects Of Conflict
New Orleans dining faces shortages as Europe’s war and blackout restricts imports. French snails Belgian biscuits German frankfurters Italian spaghetti vermouth Swiss cheese and olive oil grow scarce. prices rise as wholesale stocks dwindle. Restaurateurs warn substitutes lack the authentic Continental flavor.
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New Orleans
Europe
France
Italy
Spain
New York
Bullitt Urged to Return Home for Service to Country
Paris June 19. Associates of U S Ambassador William C Bullitt advised him to go back to the United States where his services would aid the country more than remaining in German occupied Paris. He has not decided. His aides credited him with delaying the German destruction of Paris by informing Berlin it was an open city.
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Paris
Aachen
Berlin
United States
William C. Bullitt
Bullitt
Frances Farmer Feels Chills in Hollywood Spotlight
Hollywood dispatch reports Frances Farmer, back in Hollywood, coping with harsh public scrutiny and quotes about acting as “slavery” while seeking stage work. She defends the film industry, calls for a better balance between movies and stage training, and recalls her recent experiences filming Flowing Gold amid gossip.
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Frances Farmer
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Boom Town Street
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