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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

12

Cities Seek Airport Ratings by Application

Ashington June 24 Airports section under Col. Harry H. Blee began rating city airports for official Air Map. Over twenty cities have applied, with field workers to inspect facilities, lighting, wind indicators, hangars, and safety gear toward an A 1 A rating. Pontiac, Michigan, led requests as the first city to seek municipal airport rating.

Ashington Department of Commerce Aeroyuties Department Harry H. Blee Pontiac Mich

Open Door Sermon Theme at Gordon Ave Church

Rev. C. E. McLean preached on The Open Door at Gordon Avenue Methodist last night. He urged using America's resources wisely and developing spiritual power through disciplined life, stating money can mislead and true growth comes from aligning talents with divine laws. He said progress is slow but steady when pursued rightly.

C. E. McLean Gorden Avenue Methodist Church America Jesus

Suffrage Alliance to Keep Present Officers

The Women's International Suffrage alliance re elected its officers for a new term. Rosa Manus of Holland was named vice president and Emilie of Switzerland as assistant secretary. Mrs Corbett of England was reelected president. The board, all Europeans, voted to establish a continental communications link.

Berlin Women’s International Suffrage Alliance Rosa Manus Holland Emilie Switzerland Etary Corbett England Alliance

Rev Hastings to Lecture at First Baptist Church

Rev L T Hastings will lecture on the Book of Revelation at the First Baptist Church tonight at 7 45. He will discuss the silence in heaven for half an hour and the Seven Trumpet Judgments with a large chart to aid understanding. Admission is free and no collection is taken. Bible students and the public are invited.

L. T. Hastings First Baptist Church

Schedules of tariff measure hold attention in Senate

Four schedules of the house tariff bill dominate subcommittee hearings as the Democratic Republican Independent opposition grows. Wool and sundries opened for testimony while agriculture and earthenware and glassware had about 100 witnesses already. Aims include restricting revisions to farm products and reducing some industrial schedules. Senator Brookstart and Representative Hull push for broader farm protection and limit industrial rate increases.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee House Independent Brookstart Iowa Hull Tennessee

Three Bulgarians Shot by Jugoslovian Guards

Sofia dispatch reports Bulgarian civilians including two women shot by Jugoslavian guards near the frontier while on regular passports. Six Bulgarian soldiers were fired upon on Bulgarian soil. A corporal was seriously wounded and over 600 locals are said to be interned in frontier camps. Sofia prepares protest note to Belgrade.

Vienna Sofia Neusel Wiener Tageblatt Bulgaria Belgrade

Desert Song shines in big screen operetta debut

A vivid review notes The Desert Song as Warner Brothers Vitaphone music spectacle with John Boles as Red Shadow and an ensemble including Carlotta King Louise Fazenda Myrna Loy and others. Capably directed by Roy Del Ruth the film pairs Romberg score with a dramatic North African setting and a plot drawn from stage work by Harbach Hammerstein Mandel.

Warner Brothers Vitaphone Talking Pictures John Boles Carloota King Louise Fazenda Myrna Loy John Miljan Johnny Arthur Marie Wells Jack Pratt Edward Martindel Robert E Guzman Otto Hoffman Agnes Franey Roy del Ruth Harvey Gates Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra Sigmund Romberg

New Parliament to Convene Following Election Victory

London reports Parliament will open tomorrow after May 30 election gave Labour a Commons majority and toppled Baldwin's Conservative government. The session will mainly swear in MPs while Tuesday's throne speech by Lord Sankey signals debates on Anglo American talks, Rhineland, Soviet relations, employment, housing, eight hour day for miners, and possible temperance measures.

House of Commons Stanley Baldwin Ramsey McDonald John Sankey Rew Marina

New Data On Firestone Tires Is Given Out

Announcement from Harvey S. Firestone introduces the Supreme Balloon tire. Described as strong, safe, and durable, it blends balloon tire principles with modern efficiency and high performance for demanding motorists.

Firestone Harvey S. Firestone Firestone Supreme Firestone Engineers

Lennon Motor Co. Chief Enjoys East Coast Buick Visit

Hugh Lennon reports a wonderful trip in a letter to every Lennon Motor Co. member from the Buick factory in the East. He is expected to return within two weeks.

Hugh Lennon Lennon Motor Co Hugh Lennon Buick Mr. Lennon

Lennon Motor Seeks Trust With Gold Seal Buick Cars

Lennon Motor Company emphasizes quality used cars with a dedicated rebuilt department. Cars are thoroughly rebuilt from end to end and guaranteed for 30 to 60 days, creating demand for Gold Seal Buicks and Lennonized cars.

The Lennon Motor Company

Lennon Motor Co Safety Club Holds Meeting

Lennon Motor Co employees held a regular Safety Meeting at the main office last Friday night. Steve Lennon spoke along with two compensation insurance representatives. After the session lunch and cold drinks were served and attendees reported a good time. A special invitation was extended for all members to attend the next meeting.

Lennon Motor Company Steve Lennon

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