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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

Page

3

Recall Petition Given to Rogers by R B Knott

Ruston Louisiana June 27 recall petition in the Charles Roberts investigation centers on Clyde Rogers an appointee to the state board of education who says Senator Knott gave him the petitions At hearings the issue of vice chairmen and petition signers is debated with Roy D Glover testifying about signatures and registrar records

Perez Leander H. Perez D. Glover Clyde Rogers Pearce Registrar of Voters Roy D. Glover Regis

Mangham Post Office Moves to Larger Quarters

Mangham post office relocates to larger, better equipped space on the first floor of Woodmen Hall on Main Street. The move aims to improve handling of increasing basic U.S. mail duties as local industrial activity grows. J. F. Boies property previously used by the post office has been leased to Hall and Calhoun of Epps.

News-Star Angham Mangpost Ers Woodmen Hall T Street Post Office Department J. F. Boies Issrs Hall and Calhoun Epps

Barber shop conversion signals town progress

The site is rapidly becoming a modern barber shop with new fixtures and shower baths. This transformation reflects advancement for the town and indicates a shift toward improved local amenities.

Hi Jacker Vanderford Sentenced To Penitentiary

Joe Vanderford known as Soldier Slim, 31, was taken to the Baton Rouge state penitentiary to serve six to nine years for hi jacking. He will join F B Baggett, who received nine months after jury clemency. Vanderford had prior terms for box car burglary totaling five to seven years.

Joe Soldier Slim) Vanderford C. L. Tarver Baton Rouge F. B. Baggett Vanderford Baggett

Ironized Yeast Promises Quick Weight Gain

Advertises Ironized Yeast tablets as a weight gain and beauty remedy for thin women. Claims rapid filling of hollow cheeks and limbs, improved complexion, and skin clarity. Promises safe digestion, guaranteed results or money back, and urges purchase from a druggist.

Vicomtesse Demonstrates Global Tour With Small Wardrobe

Vicomtesse de Sibour travels the world with a compact wardrobe. In the small sport plane she and her husband use, her luggage weighs just fourteen pounds in a single packed suitcase.

Associated Press New York Vicomtesse de Sibour

New Telegraph Pole Preservative Replaces Discoloring Dip

Western Union announces a wood preservative developed by Dr. Leo Patrick Curtin that prevents blackened, smutty bases on poles and does not affect paint. It extends timber life, resists decay and insects, suits railroad ties and construction lumber, and could save millions by conserving timber.

New York Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union Leo Patrick Curtin Telegraph Company

Four Oil and Gas Leases Filed At Courthouse

Four oil and gas leases were placed on file at the courthouse on Wednesday. The agreements cover properties in sections 24 17 1W and 30 17 1E among others, with parcels totaling 80 acres each and monetary values ranging from $10 to $860. Names include George O. Baird Shreveport Eldorado Pipe Line company R. B. Nash BE B Harrell and Ruth Johnson.

Court House George O. Baird Shreveport Shreveport-Eldorado Pipe Line Company, Inc Tremont Lumber Company Mid-Continent Exploration Company R. B. Nash Jackson Parish BE. B. Harrell Joseph R. White W. T. Mack Bastrop-Monroe Road Vendor Ruth Johnson Richard Wallace

Lease Extends Six Months On Pelican Highway Right Of Way

Fronting 210 feet along the right of way of Pelican highway the lease extends for six months with $10 and a drilling well in six months from June 20.

Dawes and Gibson Discuss Naval Disarmament Talks

Ambassador Dawes and Ambassador Gibson met with Premier MacDonald in London on Tuesday to discuss approaches to the naval disarmament issue but produced no definite plan. Dawes stressed that only authorities in each country can issue procedural announcements, not ambassadors.

Associated Press London Charles G. Dawes Hugh Gibson Ramsay MacDonald Dawes Gib

Gibson’s disarmament insight cited as key asset

A cited note praises Mr. Gibson for his intimate knowledge of the disarmament question, deeming his son’s Brussels trip of greatest value due to strategic expertise.

Son Brussels Mr. Gibson

Brand report as false in Nacogdoches, Texas

Peace officers in Nacogdoches Texas reported last night that a brand related incident was not confirmed. The brief notice provides minimal details and contains no further corroboration from local authorities.

Brand Nacogdoches Texas

Fragmentary report on alleged student assault case

A damaged clipping describes rumors that a group of women whipped a young man with a belt for alleged disloyalty. Officials announced the investigation began two weeks ago but found no substantiation.

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