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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

2

Rural Education Focus at Atlanta Meet

Rural education will be stressed in the National Education Association sessions at the Atlanta convention July 1 2 and 2 with speakers including Mont merry Annie M Cherry Wil Lou Gray James H Dillard C O Williams Edwin Mims Norman Frost and others. Willis A Sutton Atlanta schools superintendent notes the south’s rural emphasis and calls the sessions vital for teachers and superintendents.

Aswoleted Press Rural Edu South National Education Association National Association Montmerry Ala Annie M. Cherry Halifaxconn N. C North Via Teachers Association Wil Lou Gray Columbia S. C Leon M. Parrot General Education Board Baton Rouge President Lampkin National Educational Associations James H. Dillard Charlottesville C. 0. Williams Legislative Division Edwin Mims Vanderbilt University Norman Frost Peabody College Nashville Tenn Olive D. Campbell John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown WN. C Harry H. Clark Furman University Greenville D. C Harry W. Chase University of North Carolina Rural Education Department Vagic Willis A. Sutton Atlanta

Trans Mississippi Amateur Golf Opens in Omaha Field

Nearly 500 players entered the Trans Mississippi championship at the Omaha Field Club. Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa Iowa led with a 69, four under par, as 36 holes of stroke play precede match play.

Associated Press Maha Nebr Omaha Field Club Arthur Bartlett Ottumwa Towa

Many Injured in Crowd Crush at English Wharf

A crowd of several thousand inspecting destroyers at Traford Wharf Manchester caused injuries and fainting. Nurses and ambulances treated numerous women and children as ships were damaged by the out of control crowd. One person was pushed overboard but rescued.

English Wharf Associated Press London The Daily Sketch Traford Wharf Manchester

Select July Fourth as Date for Ocean Flight

LAN Italy June 24 Captain Kowalczyk and Captain Woeld zimierz Klisz plan a flight from Milan to Chicago choosing July 4 for take off to honor America. The pair explained the date as a patriotic gesture marking their voyage.

Asadelated Press Lan Italy Kowalczyk Woeldzimierz Klisz Chicago Milan America

Mail messenger nabbed in theft of $60 000 pouch

Ansonia mail messenger Eske C Burgess was arrested for stealing a mail pouch containing 60000 dollars The pouch missing since Wednesday was found by post office inspectors in a city wooded area They expect to recover a second pouch with checks Burgess denied receiving the first pouch and said he delivered the second to the depot baggage master The article also notes girls traveling to visit various countries to work on American newspapers for two years and funding their trip.

Ansonia Conn Eske C. Burgess Ansonia Mail Messenger Post Office Burgess

Two Women Grads Plan World Wide Writing Journey

Two University of Missouri journalism graduates, Elizabeth Ahrens and Mary Shapiro, plan a two year around the world writing trip starting this summer. They will begin in Honolulu, work a month on a local newspaper, then head to the Orient.

Columbia School of Journalism University of Missouri Elizabeth Ahrens Paola Kas Mary Shapiro New York Heath Honolulu The Orient

Chicago Banker James Wilbur Leaves Large Vermont Trust

A will by James Wilbur, a Chicago banker and Vermont summer resident, leaves the University of Vermont a trust fund of 2 to 3 million dollars under specified conditions.

Chicago NEW Britian Conn New Britian Herald Today James Wilbur Manchester Vermont University of Vermont

Quick Way to End Liver Troubles Free Proof Ad

An old advertisement claims Dodson's Liver Tone quickly regulates the liver and bowels to purge poison, easing headaches bilious feelings and weakness. It invites readers to request a free sample bottle from Sterling Products in Wheeling West Virginia.

Dodson Levertone Sterling Products Wheeling W. Va

Camp Fire Girls Plan Saturday Doughnut Sale

Camp Fire girls organize a Saturday doughnut sale with all groups taking part to fund a Ki Ro Li camp for ten days starting July 22. Top selling groups win prizes as doughnut orders are collected for downtown booths and public support is requested for a successful fundraiser.

Camp Fire Ki-Ro- Li

Danish aviator tests non-sink suit for Atlantic flight

Lieutenant Knaud von Clausson-Kaas of Denmark shows a non-sink suit that could keep him afloat for days if his plane fails. The suit passed a successful 24 hour beach trial, drawing cheers from spectators ashore.

New York Knaud von Clausson-Kaas Atlantic

Brother of Monroe Woman Injured at Ball Game

Anthony Gillis of Alexandria aged 17 brother of Mrs James E Davis of Monroe was struck by a wild pitch during pregame warmups at Monroe versus Alexandria. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized. Mr and Mrs Davis of Monroe visited him and he is reported resting comfortably.

Monroe Anthony Gillis Alexandria James E. Davis Gillis

W R Julian heads to Natchez for oil survey

Oil geologist W R Julian, now based in Eldorado, travels from Monroe to Natchez to report on 30 000 acres of land owned by large timber interests as part of his forecast that oil will be found in the Monroe area.

W. R. Julian Monroe Natchez Fe] Dorado Johnson

West Monroe Baby Born With Full-Grown Teeth

A nine and a half pound baby girl born June 19 to Mr and Mrs Harvey Taylor at 612 North Fourth street West Monroe presents an unusual medical case. The infant was delivered with two full grown teeth and appears about two months old. The child laughs and closely observes its surroundings, described as unusually attractive.

Harvey Taylor North Fourth Street West Monroe

Cotton States Directors Set June 27 Meeting

Frank A. Scott, president, calls a Cot ton States league directors meeting in Vicksburg at 11 o'clock to revise the second half schedule. No changes planned through July 4. a revised schedule has been distributed for consideration amid recent changes.

Associated Press Vicksburg Miss Frank A. Scott

League schedules reveal two cities idle on Sunday

The franchises in the league keep Jackson and Laurel from Sunday games while Lake Charles and Baton Rouge will host day games. President Scott is in Lake Charles today for the opening game scheduled this afternoon.

Jackson Laurel Lake Charles Baton Rouge Scott

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advocated for Constipation

An old advice piece promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non habit forming remedy. It argues constipation occurs despite care, warns against drastic purges, and urges daily bowel movement to preserve health. It states the product is pleasant tasting and loved by mothers.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Gruggiat B Caldwell

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