Finance talk on small home loans by FHA official
Frederick M. Babcock from the Federal Housing Administration will address bankers and loan men in the Hunt room of the St Charles hotel on Monday June 27 at 2 p.m. The session aims to promote sound financing of low priced homes 2500 to 4500 and explain FHA underwriting procedures for insured mortgages.
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Frederick M. Babcock
Federal Housing Administration
Washington, D. C
Bankers and
Building and Loan Men
Hunt Room
St. Charles Hotel
Fred L. Bailey
FHA
Ence
United States
Babcock
Bailey
Louisiana
S.S.S. Tonic Promise to Revive Red Blood Cells
An old drug-store advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as an internal remedy to rebuild red blood cells, boost energy, restore weight, strengthen nerves, and improve skin. It claims generations of use and scientific backing, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
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S.S.S
Officers elected by Jonesboro post for coming year
Mathews-Simonton post No 112 of the American Legion in Jonesboro elected officers for the year and chosen delegates to the July state convention in Lafayette. Elected were Crowson post commander Luzader first vice commander Lee second vice commander Kelly adjutant Buckley service officer McDonald chaplain Tait historian and publicity Dickerson membership chairman. Delegates include McDonald Taberlet Buckley Gray Lee Crowson with alternates McDonald Brown Thomas Kelly Tait Callaway. Dr C S McDonald chaired the delegation. J O Taberlet secretary.
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Jonesboro
Lafayette
Mathews-Simonton
American Legion
R. Manley Crowson
B. C. Luzader
E. D. Lee
Pee Kelly
F. K. Buckley
R. J. McDonald
L. C. Tait
M. L. Dickerson
Dr. C. S. McDonald
J. O. Taberlet
E. D. Gray
R. Maniey Crowson
W. L. Brown
Neil Thomas
J. J. Kelly
L. O. Tait
Fred Callaway
C. S. McDonald
All Day Rural Electrification Celebration Planned in Summerfield
Louisiana Power and Light sponsors a July 1 event in Summerfield with Spearsville and Lillie participation. Expected speakers include Congressman Overton Brooks and Lt. Gov Earl Long. The day includes electric booths, cooking demonstrations, barbecue, an old fiddlers contest, hog calling, two bands, a sound track, prizes, and widespread local electrification.
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Louisiana Power and Light Company
Summerfield
Spearsville
Lillie
Overton Brooks
Shreveport
Earl Long
John S. Patton
Gregor Smith
New Orleans
F. C. Haley
Summerfield School
Claiborne Band
Hodge Paper Mill
Powers Company
City Court fines and sentences recorded in yesterday session
Emmett Holloway was fined 100 dollars for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon. Lonnie Felton received 60 days for vagrancy. James Whitehead was held for fingerprints. Jessie Ricks and John Bell Jr were fined 15 dollars each for trespassing. Sixteen traffic violators paid 59 dollars in fines and ten accused of disturbing the peace were discharged.
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Emmett Holloway
W. M. Harper
Lonnie Felton
James Whitehead
Jessie Ricks
John Bell, Jr
Delegates to be Named by Legion at West Monroe Meeting
The Burnett-Downes post No. 201 American Legion will name delegates to the Lafayette state convention at its West Monroe headquarters Thursday at 8 p m. Alton T. Harper post commander said increased membership will allow six official delegates in addition to six post officials. He added plans for forming a post auxiliary.
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Lafayette
Burnett-Downes
American Legion
West Monroe
Alton T. Harper
Post
West Monroe Legionnaires
Harper
Secretary for Bastrop Named Secretary for Bastrop
Complete re organization of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is announced with a new secretary and officers for the year. Don Wallace, previously with the Houston Chamber, is named secretary. F P Robinson is president, H R Seligman vice president, George Goodwin treasurer. A long slate of directors is listed. A building program and active work for Bastrop and Morehouse parish are planned with a bright outlook for progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bastrop
Don Wallace
Houston, Tex
F. P. Robinson
H. R. Seligman
George Goodwin
W. B. Oliver
H. Webb Madison
M. V. Orr
J. C. Young
Harold McClendon
W. Dan Files
Monkey export ban shocks Tra vancore crowds in India
In Trivandrum on June 23 the government of Travancore banned monkey exports for rejuvenation to the United States and Europe. Monkeys are considered sacred in India second only to the cow, and in many states shooting them is forbidden.
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Trivandrum
India
Travancore
United States
Europe
Visit of Belle Mason Brings Orleans Return After 50 Years
Belle Mason 88 of Delhi, known to Monroe residents, made a rare 50 year return to New Orleans in a wheelchair after recovering from a serious illness. Her daughter propelled her as she toured sights. The trip began with a Dallas visit to another daughter and plans to Baton Rouge. The New Orleans coverage noted her remarks on travel and memories of the Mississippi river sidewheel era and the Civil War era hardships.
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Belle Mason
Delhi
Monroe
New Orleans
I Like the Young Men She States With Thrill
A widow recalls losing her husband 25 years ago and says nine of her children survive with many grandchildren. She smiles at the sights and worries how her family will react when she returns home.
Quitman Home Demonstration Club Meets In June
The Quitman Louisiana club held its monthly meeting on a Tuesday afternoon led by Miss Mary Vernon. President Mrs Lena Bryan opened the session and Vernon demonstrated marmalade making. Attendees included Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Doyle Carrers, Farris Aulds, Mrs. Alva Robinson, E. B. McConathy, Webb Swanner, Ollie Peters, Willene Joyner, Bery Guess, and Mary Vernon. The note adds that the 10 cent U S coin bears the fascist fasces emblem.
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Quitman
First Kentucky woman named colonel dies after illness
Ashland Kentucky newswoman Miss M Annie Poage who held the honorary title of Kentucky colonel for her WWI food conservation work in Boyd county died after a long illness. Poage, about 15, was widely known for her newspaper career and public service.
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Ashland
Kentucky
M. Annie Poage
Boyd County
Animals Work Overtime in Buffalo Show
Buffalo New York June 23. All animals from big Frank the elephant to the youngest monkey in the Buffalo 700 must play in an evening performance.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Big Frank the Elephant
Blue Star Content Itching Remedy Ad
An ad promotes Fistra as a soothing remedy for itching from eczema rash and ringworm. It promises money back if not effective and lists price as 3e and 1 dollar. Sold by Star Products Co. Desk 4 Houston Texas prompts payment on receipt.
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Druegists
Star Products Co
Desk 4
Houston
Tez
Zoo adopts 12 hour day to boost evening visits
Parks Commissioner Andrew Ler today decreed a 12 hour day for the zoo animals, aiming to attract more visitors in the early evening as crowds grow. The move reflects a broader effort to expand hours for summer recreation.
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Ances
Andrew
Butler
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Hanes Sports & Shirts
Chamber of Commerce Forms Organization
Bond
U. S. Gov't Supervision
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Ouachita Candy CO
Monroe, la
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Gillette
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Jergens
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Miracle
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Angelus
Woodbury Faye Creams
Drewe
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