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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

3

Kiwanis Club Speaker Inspires With Broad Theme

Rev C Karlos Smith told West Monroe Kiwanis members that brotherhood of man and fatherhood of God underpin all clubs driving economic social and industrial progress. The club plans an All Kiwanis Night with Rayville and Monroe clubs, broadcast from San FranciscoKIwanis convention.

West Monroe Kiwanis Club C. Karlos Smith Brotherhood of Man Fatherhood of God Church Splayer Rayville Monroe J. E. Walsworth Monroe Kiwanis Club W. R. Hatchell E. E. Pritchett San Francisco Carlsbad N. M W. A

Farmerville Baptist church plans educational addition

The Farmerville Baptist church near Marion plans to erect an educational building as an addition to the church. The new structure will be designed to serve the needs of the church's young people and likely broaden youth programs.

Marion Farmerville Baptist Church

Farmerville church to add building for growth

The church plans an addition beginning around July 1 after liquidating all debts this past year. The Rev. M. A. Treadwell serves as pastor, and the present structure no longer meets the needs of the congregation’s programs.

Ple Farmerville M. A. Treadwell

Rotary Favorable to Civic Chest in Monroe

Monroe Rotary club members at Hotel Virginia luncheon voted 62 to 4 in favor of establishing a community chest. The civic affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce had reported on similar chests in 23 cities of Monroe's size, outlining results and implications. Dr. Bert Heinberg delivered the classification task at the luncheon.

Monroe

Claiborne Home Club Meets at West Monroe Home

The Claiborne Home Demonstration club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Joe Hendricks 402 Jackson Street West Monroe. An achievement supper is set for July 1 at 730 PM followed by a community singing program. Members heard on Tucumcari Mountain lore and art appreciation with the study of Behind the Plow by Lucy Kemp Welch. I D Wallace Jr won a towel in the musical story writing contest. Refreshments served to forty plus attendees. Next meeting will be at Mrs J H Cloyd's home.

Claiborne Home Demonstration Club Joe Hendricks Jackson Street West Monroe J. R. Frantom Tucumcari Mountain New Mexico M. L. de Freese Lucy Kemp Welch I. D. Wallace, Jr E. C. Gaskin Myrtle Hattaway Allen Cloud Floyd Bennett R. H

Many Motorist Trips Mapped

Chamber of Commerce staff provide up to date highway information for summer travelers. Two to four long routes are mapped daily for motorists planning vacations. The Monroe area office serves Northeast Louisiana with widespread highway data and weekly state highway bulletins. More travelers head to Pacific coast states for national conventions boosting California trips. Local clubs note Rotary Kiwanis and medical and legion conventions in San Francisco and Los Angeles attracting motorists.

Chamber of Commerce George H. Holland Louisiana Monroe West Monroe State Highway Commissions United States Pacific Coast California Rotary Kiwanis San Francisco American Medical Society The American Legion Los Angeles Pacific North

Chamber of Commerce meetings postponed due to death

The Cham ber of Commerce postponed both junior and senior board meetings planned for Friday because of the death of Mrs. George Weaks. The sessions will be rescheduled for Wednesday June 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., aligning with the junior board member George Weaks Jr. being affected. About 17 tons of meat are consumed every minute in America.

George Weaks Chamber of Commerce George Weaks, Jr America

Fire bug confession links motorist to case

In a disclosure by Mal Coughlin assistant state's attorney Edward Ronzac, 21, admitted guilt as the fire bug. Police note itineraries include eastern Oregon and Washington motorists with others visiting Washington New York and New England. Public road info remains available at the chamber.

Oregon Washington New York New England Edward Ronzac Ronzac Mal Coughlin

Firebug Arrested In Chicago Fire District

Chicago reports thirty fires in the lawn district have residents on edge since the year began. Citizens patrol streets, seeking to curb arson as authorities investigate a growing pattern amid alarm across the community.

Chicago Chicago Lawn

Tallulah Auxiliary Elects Officers for Year

At a Tallulah Louisiana American Legion auxiliary meeting the elected officers for the ensuing year are Mrs. R. K. Boney as president Mrs. R. N. Ware Jr as vice president Mrs. C. M. Ritchie as secretary and Mrs. R. T. Campbell as treasurer

Tallulah, la American Legion Auxiliary of Tallulah R. K. Boney R. N. Ware, Jr C. M. Ritchie R. T. Campbell

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