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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

3

Kiwanis club meeting covers planning and travel notes

Secretary Walker outlined upcoming jobs and a visitors night at Hotel Monroe while discussing Kiwanis education aims and planning methods. The report quotes insights from a Montreal Montreal Quebec trip highlighting cross language harmony and a trip route through Quebec Boston and New York.

Ing Club Hotel Monroe Walker Chamber Ree Hoa J. M. Breard Montreal Kiwanis Toronto Canada Quebec Thia Plaines of Abraham Wolf Montcalm Boston New York

Elma rum runner baffled officials off Virginia Capes

Coast Guard seizes the whiskey laden Elma then tows her to port but arrests none. Crew members deny captaincy and duties. Four armed guards monitor the vessel as authorities await instructions from Washington.

Norfolk Virginia Capes Elma Lila Croft Washington

Northern Cotton Area Sees Mixed Weather Report

The report notes past weather patterns hindering cotton growth in the northern section while the southern region generally sees moderate conditions. The Department of Agriculture released its daily conditions update assessing northern cultivation and regional variations.

Baptist Meeting Sees Full Attendance at Two-Day Session

Fully 200 registered for the Northeast Louisiana Baptist Sunday School and B Y P A convention ending its two day session at the local Baptist church. Today's schedule includes devotional periods, talks on Sunday school administration, tenets of the six point record system, and ministry into country schools.

Northeast Louisiana Baptist Sunday School J. B. Perry Mangham L. G. Cleverdon New Orleans E. C. Moffet Dodgen T. KE. Edmonson Pineville S. C. Blackmon Monroe M. C. Cargill Dubach S. C, Blackmon J.T. Walters Ruston

Tennis Clubs Forming At Meet Tonight

A meeting of tennis enthusiasts at the legion rooms is set for 7:30 PM to elect officers and plan intercity tournaments between Monroe and West Monroe. Organizers expect strong turnout from all ages and both sexes to launch the new club with enthusiasm.

Legion Rooms Monroe Weet Monroe Forsythe Park Big City Weert Morran

Amended Law Allows Ten Year Paving Plan in Monroe

The Monroe paving bill would amend the state paving law to let property owners choose between a five year plan or a ten year payment schedule. Introduced by Representative R L Prophit and drawn by H H Russell at owners’ request, the measure passed the House unanimously. Many Monroe property owners favor paving if they can pay over ten years, turning street work into home improvements.

H. H. Russell R. L. Prophit Monroe

Huey P Long Attack Draws Debate On Labor Bill

Senators spar over a bill linked to compensation and insurance. P H Gilbert condemns the measure as risky, while Delos Johnson and labor leaders push to return it to committee for amendments. The debate cites New Jersey law and Woodrow Wilson, amid charges of hastiness and motives.

Ieader Huson House Johnson Senate Long New Jersey United States Woodrow Wilson Charles Holconbe Maton Rouge Lene

Per Capita Fire Loss in West Monroe Seen High

Inspector Walter K. Grant reports five year fire data for Louisiana showing 68 fires causing $198 497 in damage averaging 2 919 per fire and 9 92 per capita annually despite improvements in water supply and alarm systems. Monroe fire department praised for prompt alarms and mutual aid with city crews.

Walter K. Grant Louisiana Fire Prevention Bureau West Monroe Fire Department City of Monroe

Promotions in Local Guard Unit Named in Roster Shift

Captain L F Rolleigh lists promotions for Company G of the National Guard. Walter L Butler is promoted to sergeant and others including Vernon F E Coates Herman M Marks L H Henderson receive corporal or sergeant recommendations as the company roster grows with returning college students.

National Guard L. F. Rolleigh Walter L. Butler Vernon FE. Coates Herman M. Marks Corpoval L. H. Henderson

Mer Rouge Gas Co Files Incorporation Papers in Monroe

Mer Rouge Gas Co filed incorporation papers with the local court clerk in Monroe. The firm is capitalized at 5000 dollars with potential to rise to 000,900. It aims to drill for oil and gas, operate pipelines, and run plants for extracting gasoline and by products from natural gas. Officers listed include T. R. Beaman as president Travis Oliver as vice president C. Wm. Reid as treasurer CC. A. Prohpit as secretary and Mrs. M. B. Golzon as assistant treasurer.

MER Rouge Gas CO Mer Rouge Giz Company Monroe

Camp Fire girls plan camp training and praise for Carrie Kilpatrick

Miss Carrie Man Kilpatrick is praised for her work with Camp Fire girls in Monroe. She nears Torch Bearer status and has formed a junior Blue Birds group. A three day training for junior councilors begins at a west side camp, then the camp opens Monday. Clarence Clifford Hogan, 20, dies in Lincoln parish after weeks of illness. Will Cobb, 38, dies in a local sanitarium from typhoid fever. survivors include his wife and two children. A night dancing party at Hotel Virginia roof garden features The Kentuckians orchestra, touted as first class. The roof garden is described as the coolest spot in town.

Monroe Presbyterian Church Cam Sally Stunt Blue Birds Annie F. Sanders Missy Eleanor Faulk Miss Faulk Camp Fire A. W. Riggs Oliver B. Morton C. C. Bell Mis Katharyn Felton Barney Oakland The News-Star Lillian Mitchell Guardians’ Association Peison Ivy Juanita Porter Francey Butler Mother May Anna Beth Brandle St. Louis Guardian Winnie Riggs Peggy Garnett Garnett N. E. Joyner Carrie Man Kilpatrick Corverde Clarence Clifford Hogan Lincoln Parish Lone Straw Jackson Parish Peters Company J. W. Hogan Will Cobb St. Mary's Cemetery Marion

Lone Star Park To Open On South Side

The Lone Star tourist park, located one mile south of the locks and dams, is to open next Saturday. Owner J. De Stewart with H. W. Emmett and O. L. Chaddick will run meals and manage the tourist camp on three to four acres riverside amid shade. The site offers water gas and electric, shower baths, 60 seatings and parking for 250 cars. A barbecue pit serves barbecued chicken and jumbo cones for children. The Four Horsemen will perform on opening day with free drinks.

Lone Star J. de Stewart H. W. Emmett Hotel Virginia O. L. Chaddick Emmett Shaddick

Sell the trash and bank the cash Want Ad note

An abbreviated classified item outlines earning from selling discarded items and storing money. The tersely worded blurb hints at a quick sale and cash collection without listing buyers or locations.

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