Bus to Camp Rayville for Monroe Parish youths
Baptist Children's Home and local businessmen arrange free bus transport for boys and girls from Ouachita parish to camp at Rayville July 2 to 6. The 9 a.m. pickup is from in front of the home. return arrival is 4 p.m. on July 6 at the courthouse. Mr Strahan and Mrs Jewel McQuiller coordinate.
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Baptist Children’s Home
Usiness
Monroe
Transporta
Rayville
X. “R. Strahan
Ouachita Parish
Kiwanis Club Luncheon Welcomes Doughtie At Local Hotel
The Kiwanis club held its weekly luncheon at a local hotel with J E Doughtie returning from the national Kiwanis convention in Seattle. Rev. H L Driskell of First Baptist West Monroe spoke briefly as two new members S J Castle and Neill McHenry were admitted. Mrs F W Allison sang several vocal selections. Next week’s luncheon date is changed to Thursday July 4, from Wednesday.
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Kiwanis Club
J. E. Doughtie
Kiwanis Clubs
Seattle
H. L. Driskell
First Baptist Church of
West Monroe
S. J. Castle
Neill McHenry
F. W. Allison
Fashion Shop sale on St John street offers reduced prices
Stock reducing sale of fashionable dresses millinery silk underwear hosiery and more advertised as new and desirable. Fashion Shop at 108 St John Street near Ouachita Bank promotes exceptional values in a corner location.
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St. John Street
Ouachita Bank
Flier Returns to Lisbon After Sea Plane Tube Leak
Captain Frank T. Courtney, British aviator, turned back to Lisbon from a probable Azores flight after a water tube leak appeared about 150 miles from Lisbon. He planned to depart again tomorrow to reach Horta by night, refuel, then fly on to Halifax or Cape Race.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Frank T. Courtney
Azores
United States
Courtney
Saint Michael
Horta
Halifax
Cape Race
Flood meet in Vicksburg to discuss flood control plan
In a July 3 hearing at the federal court building in Vicksburg Major General Jadwin will review engineer reports on flood control and the Mississippi River commission plan. Local leaders from Monroe and surrounding area oppose a spillway through the Boeuf River basin and urge testimony and written statements to reflect their position.
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Federal Court
Vicksburg
Jadwin
Mississippi River Commission
Boeuf River
Monroe
Ghee Geen
Farmer Slays Daughter Then Hangs Self in Kentucky
Owensboro Ky June 27 Felix Murphy 52 a farmer killed his daughter Mrs Lila May Carr 27 then went to his barn and hanged himself authorities said Murphy enraged over his daughter’s actions as details emerged.
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Associated Press
Owensboro
Felix Murphy
Murphy
Lila May Carr
Tragic Divorce Case Ends in Fires and Death
The article describes a man who, after quarreling with his wife during a divorce case, beat her with a fence rail, shot through the shoulder and head, and set her clothes on fire. She died later. Their children fled to fetch a brother, Hubert, but he arrived too late. Mrs. Carr, wife of a navy petty officer stationed in Shanghai, had come from Norfolk, Virginia, and was preparing to return there.
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Hubert
Murphy
Carr
Shanghai
China
Norfolk
Reorganization of Conservation Board Approved
Senator Peterman's bill to depoliticize the state conservation department won Senate conservation committee approval. It creates a nine member state board of conservation with eight members from congressional districts and one appointed by the governor. The first board serves two years. subsequent boards four years. Emigration to the United States strains Norwegian farms as young workers go abroad, risking harvest in Norway.
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Baton Rouge
Frank H. Peterman
State Conservation Department
Senate Committee On Conservation
State Board of Conservation
Ohio swing and Oklahoma clash over Reed and Smith
The text discusses a political contest with Oklahoma delegates backing Reed and Ohio delegates supporting Smith. Foes expect Reed’s influence to stiffen opposition to a New Yorker, while Ohio’s firm move toward Smith threatens to deliver the nomination on the first ballot. The two delegations hold caucuses as tensions rise.
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Smith
Oklahoma
Reed
Ohio
Kansas Delegation Weighs Nomination Strategy for Ayers and Smith
Kansas delegates debated nominating Ayers as their favorite son with Ayers not pursuing the nomination. A morning paper quote suggested Smith would be the nominee, stirring talk of a shift to Smith. Reed supporters challenged Smith backers claiming a majority.
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Kansas
Ayers
Ayres
Smith
Reed
A Reporter's Vivid Take on a Historic Convention Hall
The writer arrives at the convention hall ready to help make history while joking about Will Rogers. He describes Rogers as hyperactive and restless, warns him to sit still, and notes the gaudy, fair-like hall. He praises ticket handling and observes vendors outside, with Hospitality House offering a unique, soundproofed view of the event.
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Convention Hall
Kansas City
Will Rogers
Texas observer riffs on conventions and fig jokes
A Texas writer recalls Houston hosting a large crowd and rodeo entertainment while joking about New York and Chicago conventions. He describes a quick plane hop to Galveston with Mike Hogg and Bill Dunning, lunch, and the sense that nominating events will end by Thursday night.
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Mike Hogg
Bill Dunning
Houston
Galveston
Untitled Copyright Note Echoes Holiday Restriction
Fragmentary line referencing a 1928 McNaught Syndicate copyright notes that a person may stay until Christmas, expressing reluctance or prohibition. The terse line lacks clear context or identities.
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Plan for river barge service to aid freight rates named
In a conversation today Mr. Wilson emphasized the Ouachita river barge line plan as vital for the region. He said the service would enable better freight rates, involving Mayor Arnold Bernstein city and parish officials and the Chamber of Commerce in the effort.
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Arnold Bernstein
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Ouachita River
River system promises big impact on Ouachita trade
Officials tout a new river system that would enhance barge traffic on the Ouachita, attracting investments from cities that would pay for access. The plan includes forming a conference set for Friday to finalize details and announce plans.
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W. L. Ethridge
Washington
Peterman
O. K
Senate Committee
International News Service
OSSO
Ohio Swing
M'Intyre
Hospitality House
Beleans
Bellan
News-Star
New York
Chicago
Bassett Blakely
Wyoming
Texas
New Orleans
Carter
Fage One
Ouachita
Holloway & Thompson
Successonsto
Monroe Hardward CO
Arran
Oceanseac
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