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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

8

Club Day judges named for parish 4-H events

Parish home demonstration agent Mrs. Jewel McQuiller announced judges for the parish 4-H Club Day at Bernstein Park. The panel includes Nan Tarwater Margie Campbell Grace Wilson and W D Morgan. Contestants aim to advance to the state 4-H short course at LSU July 24 to 28.

Parish Bernstein Park Jewel McQuiller Nan Tarwater Margie Campbell Grace Wilson W. D. Morgan Louisiana State University Ouachita Parish

Burglary Suspect Returned to City

George Perkins known as Scaife, a burglary suspect, was brought back here by city officers from Bonita Sunday night. He is wanted for the burglary of Isaac Burnett's store at 2800 Jackson Street on March 5. Perkins was arrested by Bonita authorities for the Monroe police.

George Perkins Scaife Bonita G. W. Horton Ed Harper City Police Perkins Isaac Burnett Jackson Street Monroe

Simple Ringworm Ointment Ad Seeks Relief

Relief for itching burning and sores from ringworm offered by Black and White Ointment. Includes use with Black and White Skin Soap. Described as soothing cooling antiseptic dressing that destroys organisms on contact and sold everywhere.

Good Will Trip Planned Friday by Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce launches a good will tour Friday with 30 to 40 Twin Cities business men and 40 plus Ouachita Parish High School band members in two buses plus a sound truck. Stops include Mangham Winnsboro Gilbert Wisner Sicily Island and others with a noon luncheon at Ferriday. The trip aims to boost Monroe as a progressive city and foster business ties across northeast Louisiana.

Chamber of Commerce Twin Cities Ouachita Parish Special Good Will Tours Committee Max Moses J. T. Conger Clyde Hatchell J. L. Ewing F. S. Hightower H. R. Hodges Hotel Virginia Mangham Winnsboro Gilbert Wisner Sicily Island Harrisonburg Jonesville Ferriday Waterproof St. Joseph Newellton Tallulah Monroe Louisiana George D. Holland The Chamber New Orleans Biloxi Pensacola

Louisiana Supreme Court Decisions In Rehearing June 26 1930

Louisiana supreme court hands down numerous decisions across many cases. Key items include Lake Providence negligence liability ruling on repair and driver negligence, various affirmations and reversals, remands for transcript corrections, new trials ordered, and multiple cases dismissed or remanded to district court.

New Orleans The Louisiana Supreme Court O'Neill Orval Oliphant Town of Lake Providence Judges Court of Appeal 2Nd Circuit Court of Appeal Eustace L. Edwards Dolphus J. Derrick Irma Carroll Oppenheimer Prudential Insurance Company of America Robert A. Hartman J. Nelson Greene Pittman Brothers Construction Company First Sewerage District of Lake Charles R. E. Allison Alice A. Maroun State of Louisiana el Rito Transportation Company, Inc Charles Peyton

Seven Cars of Tomatoes Shipped from Grayson Parish

Seven cars of tomatoes have been shipped from the Missouri Pacific packing shed in Grayson Louisiana. Farmers expect about 15 cars this season and report prices of two to two and a half cents a pound. A cooperative marketing plan is urged to fetch better returns. Tomato bills were distributed to growers with a tomato dollar note urging local merchants to support the trade.

Grayson Missouri Pacific Parish Caldwell Parish

Big Turnout at Week-Long Ouachita 4-H Camp

D L Bornman reports 44 Ouachita parish 4-H leaders and members attended the third in a series of state camps at Camp Grant Walker. Total attendees across six parishes reached 289 for the five day program featuring swimming wildlife conservation forestry basket making and candle wicking under C W Davis and Miss Nan Tarwater with Mrs Jewel McQuiller and Miss Edna Harper also present.

D. L. Bornman Ouachita Parish Grant Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Division Quachita Bornman C. W. Davis Nan Tarwater Jewel McQuiller Edna Harper

Chest assists Negro Mission in Twin City drive

Part of the Twin City Community Chest election to replace seven retiring board members, the Colored Welfare Mission led by I Marcus Mims is among nine supported agencies. The mission reports 24 meetings for 120 children this year, two training work units, food for twelve families, 42 meals for unlisted seniors, and 14 shelter cases, with a new cooperative effort with the Club of the Good Shepherd.

Twin City Club of the Good Shepherd The Community Chest News-Star and the World

Mangham Urges Racial Seating Rules on Buses

Walter B. Mangham, superintendent of city street railways, asked citizens to cooperate with the transportation department in enforcing the segregated seating law on buses in Monroe. Signs designating colored and white seating will be placed on all city buses and may be moved between rows to reflect changes.

Walter B. Mangham City Street Railways City Transportation Department

Organisms Revived From 20 000 Year Frozen Soil

Moscow reports Soviet scientists have revived living organisms dating back 20 000 years from frozen soil in eastern Siberia near mammoth bison bones. Water plants fungi and soil bacteria were among the revived species.

Moscow Tass Siberia

Driver Crashes Into Sleeping Relief Worker on School Ground

Terry Wallace, a relief worker, slept on a school ground in Phoenix and was struck by a passing car. He awakened in agony after a motorist flashed a light and fled the scene. Wallace was critically hurt and taken to a hospital for treatment.

Phoenix Ariz Terry Wallace Wallace

Curiosity Kills Deer In Colorado Springs

Curiosity about city ways cost two deer their lives. Two large dogs chased a doe into a rock garden here and killed it despite rescue attempts of caretakers. Dogs killed another deer at the edge of the city.

Colorado Springs

Bus Drivers Urge Public Help After Segregation Incident

Mr Mangham asks the public to aid in observing the law and cooperates with bus drivers to avoid hard feelings following an incident about the number of white and Negro riders on the bus.

Tax payments reported high during parish sale of delinquent real estate

The parish tax collector announced a record tax collection and that 116 parcels owed on back taxes were offered at the courthouse sale. Ninety one parcels were claimed by the state and 25 bought by individuals, all for small delinquent amounts. The auction lasted about 30 minutes from 11:15 to 11:45. Deeds will be issued this week and unsold property will proceed with state adjunction in July.

Band Concert Planned Here This Summer at Georgia Tucker

The first band concert of a city school series will be at Georgia Tucker school Tuesday at 9 30 am directed by F G Butcher. Public access and weekly play ground locations aim to develop school bands for the coming year.

Georgia Tucker F. G. Butcher Charles Gaishell Northern University Butcher St. Matthew's Swayze Natatorium Monroe Lucyle Godwin

Endurance Fliers Pass 109 Hour Mark

Springfield, June 2. Wilbur Parrish and Hunter Moody of Decatur Il crossed 109 hours in their bid to break the sustained flight record for light planes. They report the motor is running well and they feel fine as they approach the 3:40 pm Friday target to equal the 218 hour record set by California airmen.

Springfield Wilbur Parrish Hunter Moody Decatur Ill California Parrish Moody

Workers' Alliance Elects Officers in Winn Parish

The Winn parish unit of the Workers' Alliance elected officers at its regular Saturday meeting in Winn field Dodson La. W R Womack was named president Clarence Barnes and O J Mixon were chosen vice presidents Miss Jamie Cole is corresponding secretary Morris Payne financial secretary Henry Walrus local grievance man A W Davis educational director Andrew Martin sergeant at arms The next meeting will be held July 9.

Building Permit Granted for 40 Calypso Street Garage Apartments

Sam H. Awl city building inspector issued a permit to the People's Homestead and Saving Association on Saturday for remodeling a frame building at 40 Calypso Street. The project converts it into a garage apartment with two four room units and one bath each, costing $1200. Construction to be done by company employees.

Sam H. Awl People’s Homestead and Saving Association Calypso Street

How To Believe Itching Skin Relief Tetterine

How to relieve itching skin with Tetterine. The ad claims rapid parasitic relief for conditions like scabies eczema ringworm and insect bites. It promotes 60¢ price via dealer or Shoptrine Co. Savannah GA.

Shoptrine Co Dept. D Savannah

Bee Brand Insect Spray Advertises Quick Mosquito Kill

A vintage ad advises closing doors and windows before spraying Bee Brand Insect Spray to fill a room with cedar scented mist for 15 minutes. The text claims the spray kills mosquitoes and flies safely at home, urging buyers to insist on the red and yellow Can and noting price points per pint and quart.

Bee Brand

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