Mistrial Declared in George Case at Bastrop Louisiana
A Bastrop jury failed to reach a verdict in the embezzlement case against Jimims George the former city clerk and tax collector. George who was arrested in Denver last year faced embezzlement charges of about $1100 though witnesses said he confessed to taking over $5000. Evidence included testimony from Sheriff Bob Harp and city official Nunnally who recounted the return trip to Bastrop and George’s remark about larger sums.
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Bastrop
Jimims George
David J. Garrett
George
Denver
Colo
Wood Thompson
George W. Lester
Bob Harp
Nunnally
A. B. Andrews
A. B. Myatt and Company of
Monroe
Frank Farmer
Lloyd Surghnor
FASTEETH Improves Comfort for Dentures
FASTEETH powdered denture tonic is advertised as an alkaline product that becomes acidic, making false teeth fit more snugly and allowing easier eating and talking. It promises no gummy taste, no pasty feel, and helps remove denture breath with a simple sprinkle on denture plates. Available at drug stores.
Revival Services At Free Methodist Church West Monroe
A warm welcome awaits worshippers at the Free Methodist Church on South Fifth and Filhiol streets West Monroe with nightly services at 8 o'clock through July 1. R B Campbell and T E Davis testified that George confessed taking funds. accountants found shortages totaling 5128.27 and that George admitted the amounts. He reportedly repaid 2500 to the city and offered a note for the balance.
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Free Methodist Church
South Fifth
Filhiol Streets
West Monroe
R B Campbell
The
Greenville
T. E. Davis
Lousiana Conference
Jena
George
Chinese innkeeper sentenced for mass murders near Chungking
Ling Chang-Shin and accomplice Hsui Chang-Shan were condemned to death for murdering and robbing about 78 people at the Changshirou river inn 60 miles down the Yangtze from Chungking. Execution awaits garrison approval in Chengtu after a swift trial.
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Chungking
Changshirou
Yangtze
Ling Chang-Shin
Hsui Chang-Shan
Chengtu
Szechwan Province
Kiwanis Meeting Promotes Sweet Potatoes At Ouachita
Kiwanis Circle met at the Ouachita Agricultural Building in West Monroe for a program led by agricultural committee head BE Ho Scott. J J Joyce, Ouachita parish agricultural agent, spoke on sweet potato varieties and profitability, with Mrs Jewelle Quiller also presenting.
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Toe Monise Kiwanis Circle
Ouachita Agricultal Building
West Monroe
Ho Scott
Cheniere
J.J. Joyce
Ouachita Parish
JewellcQuillet
Joyce
Ouachita Parisa
Chaplain Mark Moore to Narrate War Experiences in Service Talk
Chaplain Mark KR Moore son of Rev J Erben Moore will give a dramatic account of his World War II experiences at the morning service on June 24 at 10 30 a m He describes the Belgian Bulge 106th division march into Germany prison camp horrors liberation and a 36 day march through Germany death under bombers and reunion with his brother a chaplain in the 86th division before dedicating at the Statue of Liberty The public is invited especially families with members in service abroad
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Mark KR. Moore
J. Erben Moore
Church of the Nazarene
Germany
Senay
Belgian Bulge
86Th Division
Property Transfers Involving Church Group and Mills Addition
The Church of Christ Inc sold lot 15 square 21 Quachita Cotton Mills second addition to Peoples Homestead and Savings Association for 3500 dollars. The property was then deeded to DeWitt S. Benton for the same consideration. A separate entry notes shipping 18 north range 5 east for 1000 dollars.
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Ship
Church of Christ, Inc
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
Square
Quachita Cotton Mills
DeWitt S. Benton
Dr Edward A Grice Rites Held In Epps Louisiana
Funeral services for Dr Edward A Grice 64 prominent physician who died at his home in Epps were held Thursday at 10 a m with Rev Fairchild and Rev Rockett officiating Interment is planned for Montpelier Mississippi Friday at 11 a m with Masonic rites The physician who practiced 36 years belonged to several medical and civic groups and is survived by wife two sons William and George and sister Mrs Lillian Skinner The service lists active and honorary pallbearers.
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Epps
Edward A. Grice
Fairchild
Rockett
Montpelier
Miss
Grice
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rites
Shreveport
Louisiana Medical Society
Louisiana Pharmacist Association
American Medical Society
West Carroll School Board
West Carroll Parish
Memphis Medical College
Tulane Medical School
William Grice
Pointe Lahache
George Grice
Fort Jackson
S. C
Lillian Skinner
Cleveland
Tex
Guthrie Jarrell
JW. Brown
C. W. Gilmore
CL. Miller
J.P. Kitchen
Lloyd Wade
Lester Cleveland
Wray Hillman
B. L. Baley
de Jo G Jarrell
William K. Evans
W. Kelly
E. D. Butler
O. H. Wise
Real Estate Transfers in Ouachita Parish
Yesterday at Ouachita parish clerk office multiple transfers recorded. T A Grant Jr sold to Sam Boston two lots in Honest John addition Brownville for 195 dollars. George W Dent sold to Charles W Dent Jr a quarter share in lot 3 block 2 Riverview for 1636.10. William C McCarty sold to Wo P Johnson a lot in west half block E original town West Monroe for 894.75. G O Dooley sold to Ida Hawkins lots 13 and 14 block 3 Dooley subdivision for 1000. Johnnie Edgar Chapman sold to S A Tilman 2.88 acres in lot 26 D M Stevenson subdivision Bon Air plantation for 2550. Millard Harris sold to Peoples Homestead and Savings Association lots 10 and 11 square 4 T E Flournoy second addition West Monroe for 1500 and deeded to George W Fortenberry and Isalyne Fortenberry for same. Thomas J Sandridge sold to Mrs Othe Jones Wood parts of section 17 township and related parcels.
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Ouachita Parish
T. A. Grant, Jr
Sam Boston
Honest John
Brownville
George W Dent
Charles W. Dent, Jr
Riverview
William C. McCarty
Wo P Johnson
West Monroe
G. O. Dooley
Ida Hawkins
Johnnie Edgar Chapman
S A. Tilman
D. M. Stevenson
Bon Air Plantation
Millard Harris
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
Ben Peters Rites Set After Oklahoma Crash
Flight Officer Ben Arelius Peters Jr. 22 known as Ben Francis will be laid to rest at First Baptist Church Friday at 5 15 p m with Rev L T Hastings officiating and Masonic rites at the grave. Burial at Riverview Burial Park follows arrival of the body tonight at 7 15 p m. Peters son of Mrs Ophelia Francis Monroe graduated Neville High School in 1940 and served in the US Army since 1942. He was born May 8 1923 in Benton La. Survived by his parents grandmother five uncles and two aunts. Also notes a rust-removal tip using a raw potato.
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Ben Arelius Peters, Jr
Ben Francis
Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
L. T. Hastings
Riverview
Hall Funeral Home
Western Star Lodge
Masonic Temple
Peters
Ophelia Francis
Monroe
Will Rogers Airport
Oklahoma City
Neville High School
Neville
Tiger
Northeast Junior College of
United States Army
Benton
Ben A. Peters
Florida
Nancy G. Gresham
W. T. Gresham
Shreveport
H. M Gresham
Tyler
Tex
John Peters
Monrove
Spicer Peters
Newt Peters Winnfield
Bertha Heaton
Columbia
Frances Mullins
Smackover
Ark
Doan's Pills Aid Kidney Function Says Ad Copy
An old advertisement describes excess acids in the blood overworking the kidneys. It lists symptoms like backache, fatigue, swelling, and eye puffiness, urging readers to ask their druggist for Doan's Pills, claimed to have helped millions for over 40 years.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
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al Fe
Lowe
Kiwanis Gives Farm Program
Agricultural
Mark Moore
Chaplain Mark Moore
DR. Grice
J. Leon Dennis
Mr. Harbuck
Walnut St
Ben Peters
Plasto
Price
Children’s Sun
Penney’s
Ren Role
Nad
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