School Board Motion Denied in Ouachita Court
In district court Judge Percy Sandel denied the school board’s suspensive appeal filed in Frank Mas ling vs Ouachita Parish School Board. Defense counsel J C Theus plans a Supreme Court appeal Wednesday. The suit seeks to overturn a $13 200 contract awarded to W C Salley for repairing Ouachita Parish High School after May fire, with an injunction preventing further work until resolved.
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District Court
Percy Sandel
Frank Masling
Ouachita Parish
W. C. Salley
Sandel
Mr. Salley
Truck at Hotel Is Looted By Intruder
A Ford truck at the Hotel Alvis was looted of cigars and cigarettes. K W Tyner, a traveling salesman staying at the hotel, reported the theft to police last night. The thief forced the windshield, unlatched the door, and pried a rear lock to enter. Birmingham’s public parks total 38 sites covering 1013.26 acres.
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K. W. Tyner
Alvis
Tyner
Thirteen Found Guilty Here Of Misdemeanors
Thirteen persons pleaded guilty or were convicted while 17 others were set for trial and one case was nolle pressed in district court. John Elmendorf was acquitted on one charge but fined for selling game fish. other defendants received jail terms or suspended sentences for whisky and liquor law violations. The district attorney’s office noted further hearings and July 14 as a hearing date for multiple defendants tied to a sheriff’s crackdown in the Twin Cities.
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Nolle
John Elmendorf
W. O. Davis
West Monroe
Lee Davis
G. G. Agerton
Robert Agerton
Booker T. Cooper
Larkin Wade
Julius Banks
Percy Robinson
Mose Moye
Roberson
R. L. Moore, Jr
J. W. Rhodes
Ernest Meyers
Moore
Rhodes
Meyers
Ed Boyd
J. B. Doucet
Jack McDonald
Johnson
Sarah Treadway
Albert Whitaker
Tim Crawford
Wade Roscoe
Fred Gill
Joe Raysell
Martha Washington
J. A. Evans
Dave Bennett
Carrie Knight
Francis Whitlock
J. S. Aswell
E. K. Smith
Ray Carter
Georgia Overton
John Jenkins
Mary James
Mabel Machen
Bot Owens
Twin Cities
Highway Bridge at Sterlington Near Completion
Reports from Sterlington indicate the Ouachita River bridge is near completion and may be turned over to state authorities by August 15. Floodwaters did not delay Sterlington work, and high water even aided placing some spans on piers.
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Sterlington
Ouachita River
Monroe
Heat Claims Elk at City Zoo Drowns in Pond
The largest elk at the municipal zoo died after fainting in a pond amid extreme heat. Dr. H. H. Baur and keeper Harry McLeod investigated and ruled the death due to heat as the day's high reached 99 degrees.
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H. H. Baur
Harry McLeod
Vacation Bible School Planned at Central Baptist Church
The Central Baptist church on Lee avenue will hold a daily vacation Bible school starting Monday at 8 am. Sessions for primary and junior pupils will feature teachers from Central and First Baptist churches. All south side residents within age limits are invited and urged to send their children.
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Central Baptist Church
Lee Avenue
The
Central
First Baptist Churches
South Side
Weaver Recovers After Car Collision Fractured Skull
Eugene Weaver 24 is improving at St Francis sanitarium after a Saturday night auto accident left him with a fractured skull. Doctors report he is on the road to recovery as details of the crash remain under investigation.
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Eugene Weaver
St. Francis Sanitarium
Weaver
Hit and Run Driver Vehicle Mentioned on DeSiard Street
A skull fracture and multiple injuries including a broken leg severe scalp wound and body bruises and lacerations were reported in connection with an alleged hit and run on DeSiard street. The vehicle involved is described as being in the 2700 block.
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DeSiard Street
Weaver
Final period at Camp Ki-Ro-Li to commence Monday
The final week of the Boy Scout encampment at Camp Ki-Ro-Li will open Monday. Cubs from all 15 parishes of the council will attend. The Ouachita Valley council provided good attendance for the last three weeks. A notable feature is a Pueblo Indians group from New Mexico led by Chief Big Snake, Princess Morning Star and Blue Sky Eagle.
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Camp Ki-Ro-Li
The
Ouachita Valley Council
New Mexico
Chief Big Snake
Princess Morning Star
Blue Sky Eagle
Six Cylinder Chevrolets Dominate Low-Priced Cars
A national reader survey shows buyers favor six cylinder engines in affordable Chevrolets, citing economy and smoothness. Chevrolet highlights Free Wheeling Syncro-Mesh shifting Fisher bodies and lower prices with GMAC financing, with all prices f. o. b. Flint Michigan.
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America
Chevrolet
Fisher
Flint
Michigan
Open Air Revival Begins at Brownville with Bateman
An open-air revival starts Sunday at 11 A M in Brownville on a vacant lot. Rev E A Bateman of West Monroe leads the event with R L Mercer directing music. Evening service at 8 P M features Bateman on The World's Greatest Need.
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Brownville
E. A. Bateman
West Monroe
R. L. Mercer
Anniversary services planned at Progressive Baptist Church
The thirty second anniversary of the Progressive Baptist Church at 607 North Eleventh Street will be observed with nightly services from Tuesday through Sunday July 3. Rev. J. C. Toombs invites other churches to participate.
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Progressive Baptist Church, Colored
North Eleventh Street
J. C. Toombs
Women leaders clash as Long fight widens in Louisiana
Amid the Long political battle, women from both camps take an active role. Committee members including at least two anti Long allies press their case while Mrs. William H. Murray arrives from Oklahoma to back the contenders. Louisiana socialites also campaign against Long as Miss Gladys Breazeale calls the fight better than expected.
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Mitteeman
Roosevelt
Long
William H
Bill” Murray
Oklahoma
Tle
Louisiana
Gladys Breazeale
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Airport Visitation Summit at Lambert St Louis Estimated
Field manager estimates about 750000 people visit Lambert St Louis municipal airport in a year as air traffic and public interest grow locally.
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Lambert-St. Louis Municipal Airport
Georgia Game and Fish Fees Total $85,228 for 1931
The Georgia department of game and fish collected fees and licenses totaling $85,228 in 1931. Revenue reflected licensing activities and regulatory services across the state.
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Georgia Department of Game and Fish
New Playground Workers Assigned Duties in Monroe
The Monroe recreation department announces two new volunteer playground workers, Evelyn Rhodes at Georgia Tucker and Myrtle Lipscomb at Atkinson. A contest boosts attendance with a 100 percent week target for a picnic prize, while racing day features street roping and races near the playgrounds. Ella Adams serves as playground supervisor as activities include baseball tennis croquet crafts and more at both sites.
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Monroe Recreation Department
Evelyn Rhodes
Georgia Tucker
Myrtle Lipscomb
Atkinson Playground
Ella Adams
Roosevelt Sends Picture to Garrett
A large photograph of Governor Franklin D Roosevelt was received today by David L Garrett district attorney. The photo bore a personal notation from Roosevelt. Garrett served in the marine corps while Roosevelt was assistant secretary of the navy.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
David L Garrett
Roosevelt
Garrett
Navy
Marine Corps
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