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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

12

Boy Scouts Honor Court Honors 54 at Camp Ki-Ro-Li

Fifty four scouts received 30 rank promotions and 112 merit badges at a court of honor held at Camp Ki-Ro-Li. Olan H. Black announced the Ouachita Valley council awards with encampment staff presenting honors led by M. Black.

Camp Ki-Ro-Li Olan H. Black Ouachita Valley Leo Miles Jack Harding Billy Bernhardt Sid Pugh Reggie Deshotel Frank McIntyre Gilbert Aucoin

Backache Linked to Hidden Kidney Trouble

Readers told that nagging backache may stem from tired kidneys. The ad claims kidneys remove acids and waste, and that taking Dean's Pills aids flushing toxins from blood. It urges asking a druggist for Dean's Pills, stating widespread, long use and relief.

Dean

Scout Troop Roster Shows Rank and Merit in intricate list

A long OCR style roster lists many scouts and leaders with Troop numbers and skills. Names such as John Kelso Troop 31 Henry Bernstein Troop 31 and Billie Boles Troop 42 appear with multiple merit areas including swimming, first aid, forestry and public health. The fragment outlines various ranks from second class to Life Scout across troops 1 29 31 33 34 35 and 43 with skills like bugling pioneering and survival.

Larence Ridgeway Flynn Oliver Alan Sugar, Jr John Kelso Henry Bernstein Lamar Criswell Harvey Hutchins Dan Trimble Maurice Phillips Bob Firnberg Berkley Simpson Guy Jones Charles Washam W. L. Haley, Jr Jack Brittian Larence Hime T. M. Sayre Malcolm Hutchinson A. J. Stansberry Crawford Watson John Cook Clayton Bennett Ray Braswell Bobby Joinson Willie James Dale Baughman Billie Johnson Willie Herring Sam Alonzo Billie Shelton Roland Breaux Edward Anderson Clyde Townson Billy Bernhardt Duncan Smith

Singapore asks letter writers to declare language on envelope

Postal censors in Singapore must be able to work in 41 languages and writers are requested to state on the envelope which language is used. This labeling helps handling across multilingual mail and policing units.

Singapore

LSU films shown to Monroe Civitan group at Hotel Frances

Harry Taylor of LSU staff entertained Monroe Civitan Club at a luncheon by screening student life at the state university. The program featured Freshman Day scenes, campus stunts, and a snow event. Guests included M. R. Rogers, Guilford McCleery, and Dr. Clark Dillingham. A donation supported the USO.

Harry Taylor Louisiana State University Monroe Civitan Club Hotel Frances Gueat University Monroe Stephens College Columbia State University Mike Tiger Taylor M. R. Rogers Guilford McCleery Clark Dillingham

Ten Questions for Ouachita Parish Selective Service Registrants

Young men in Ouachita Parish will answer ten simple questions on July 1 as part of the second Selective Service registration. The questionnaire fits a four by six inch card and covers basic identity, residence, contact, occupation, employer, and place of employment. Registration runs from 7 am to 9 pm with separate boards for Monroe and West Monroe residents and specific locations for white and Black registrants.

Young Ouachita Parish Selective Training and Service Act Raymond H. Fleming Louisiana Selective Service System Officialsy Sam Jones Roosevelt Louisiana Jones Monroe Ouachita Bank West Monroe West Monroe City Hall

Venezuelan cow tree latex used as native milk

The cow tree in Venezuela holds a milky latex in its stem. Natives consume this latex as a milk substitute, akin to how milk is used in other countries.

Five Ways to Improve Skin in a Few Days Bleaching Cream Claim

An advertisement promotes Black and White Bleaching Cream claiming five skin improvements in days. It promises brighter, lighter skin by fading dullness and freckles, clearing outer darkness, loosening blackheads, and emphasizing easy use.

Election Held in Little Harlem Ferves As Mock Poll

The Little Harlem election drew many votes for a slate led by Frank D. Thompson as mayor and Elbert Collins as utilities commissioner. Other listed officials include J. Leo Hardy city attorney and H. A. Norman chief of police. An all-day July 4 picnic is planned at 606 North 26th Street to celebrate the holiday and the campaign.

Harlem Frank D Son) Thompson Elbert Collins J. Leo Hardy H. A. Norman J. C. Roy, Jr Clars Goods Frank Perki Jake Debose C. E. Carensbourg Jim Bennett W. Foster D. C. Putman W. B Bud) Young James Paterson Hubert Greer J. E. Golson

Nash's C & L Malaria Chill Tonic and Laxative

Advertisement for Nash's C & L Malaria Chill Tonic and Laxative promising relief from malaria symptoms within a week and constipation within hours. Claims include restored energy and clearer complexion. Sold by drug stores for fifty cents, featuring Sandman’s Pharmacy and Nash’s personal money back guarantee.

Nash Mr. Nash Sandman

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