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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

5

Maps of Monroe Manager and Local Business Leader Profile

The Monroe Sears manager, a Greek native, has been a 20 year Monroeville businessman and civic figure. He runs Frank's Orange Jungle and Palmer's Barbecue garden and manages Ouachita Baking Company, maker of Butter-Krust bread, with fishing and golf cited among hobbies.

Monroe Sears, Roebuck and Company City Frank Palmer Greece Ouachita Baking Company

Dr Tom A Mitchell Rites Held For Local Veterinarian

The funeral for Dr Tom A Mitchell 58 a well known local veterinarian who died at his home on DeSiard street was held at the house with Rev L T Hastings of First Baptist officiating Interment followed at the old city cemetery Active pallbearers included Ted Harris P L Dark T C Standifer Clay Albright Ben Downing and E N Johnson Honorary pallbearers were Dr J W Cummins Dr Irving J Wolff R Downes Jr Dr George Wright Dr Leon Titche J D Ingouf C V Sanders Vic Sutton R C Sparks D C Black and Dixon Swayze He was born April 30 1880 the son of the late Dr Alex Mitchell Monroe s first veterinarian His career took him through public schools Queen City Normal school McKillip college Chicago Veterinary College and practice in California Texas Arkansas and Louisiana He is survived by his wife two brothers Dr H H Mitchell of El Dorado Ark and Dr Sam Mitchell of Ferriday one sister Mrs Mary E Overton of El Dorado a niece Mrs Charles Jackson of El Dorado and several other nieces and nephews in California and Texas. Signs now warn California motorists of the maximum safe speed on highway curves they are approaching.

Tom A. Mitchell DeSiard Street L. T Hastings First Baptist Church Mitchell Old City Cemetery Ted Harris P. L. Dark T. C. Standifer Clay Albright Ben Downing E. N. Johnson J. W. Cummins Irving J. Wolff R. Downes, Jr George Wright Leon Titche J. D. Ingouf C. V. Sanders Vic Sutton R. C. Sparks D. C. Black Dixon Swayze Dr. Mitchell Alex Mitchell Monroe Queen City Tex McKillip College Chicago Chicago Veterinary College California Texas Arkansas Louisiana H. H. Mitchell el Dorado Ark Sam Mitchell Ferriday Mary E Overton Charles Jackson

Cycle safety parade to promote bicycle club in Monroe

Police Officer R J Goza plans a July 7 parade and picnic at Bernstein park for Monroe Cycle Safety club members. About 1 500 bicycles exist in the Twin Cities with 600 registered. color and white riders invited, parade routes outlined, and park activities plus snacks promised. West Monroe and parish residents urged to enroll.

R. J. Goza Monroe Mr. Goza Goza West Monroe Twin Cities Gora Kelly

Civil Service Exams Open Nationwide for Several Posts

The United States civil service commission announces open competitive examinations for positions including chief occupational therapy aid at St Elizabeth's Hospital and multiple grades in silviculturist and architecture. Applicants must meet age limits and file by July 24 (east of Colorado) or July 27 (Colorado westward). Full details available from C. E. Thornhill in Washington or at post offices nationwide.

United States Civil Service Commission Commission Washington, D. C Colorado St. Elizabeth’s Hospital D. C Department of the Interior Bureau of Plant Industry and Forest Service Department of Agriculture C. E. Thornhill United States Civil Service Board of Examiners

Courtesy Overrated At World’s Fair Officials Say

New York June 27 officials of the World’s fair declare courtesy overrated. When opened the lawns carried signs saying Please while today footpaths show large Keep off signs across worn grass areas.

New York

Northeast Junior College to Issue New Catalog This Week

Dean C. C. Calvert announced that the Northeast Junior college catalog is being prepared for the printer and will be issued shortly. Bus transportation is being arranged with three lines secured and a fourth likely to extend to Columbia if enough local riders enroll.

Northeast Junior College C. C. Calvert Columbia

America Found At Right Time At Louisiana Tech

Dr. W R McConnell of Miami University spoke at Louisiana Tech praising selective immigration and the American pioneer spirit. He contrasted US development with Europe and noted the nation’s vastness and architectural progress. Wade O Martin of the Public Service Commission was to discuss flood control Wednesday.

Ruston America W. R. McConnell Miami University Oxford, C Louisiana Tech Today Europe McConnell Dr. McConnell United States Woolworth New York Eiffel Paris Wade O. Martin Louisiana Public Service Commission

Goods Shipped to Board of Regrets in Columbia

Goods addressed to the board of regrets were received by the Columbia chamber of commerce, puzzled by the mislabeling. A state handbook showed a board of regents, not regrests, so the items were forwarded to the correct board.

Board OF Regrets Columbia S. C Chamber of Commerce State Hospital Board of Regents

Deaths: Count Costanzo Ciano Dies at 63 in Italy

Ciano, 63, president of the Fascist chamber and father of Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano, died last night in Amorian Italy. Dr Charles Addison Elliott, 67, former AMA vice president and thyroid researcher, also reported dead in Chicago.

Ponte Amoriano Italy Costanzo Ciano Galeazzo Ciano Charles A. Elliott Chicago Charles Addison Elliott The American Medical Association

Buckner Details Lobby Efforts Over Philippine Bond Case

William P. Buckner, a key defendant and nephew of a New York Life president, testified in federal court about lobbying to redeem Philippine railway bonds. He described hosting officials at cocktail parties, naming lawmakers and journalists, and said Representative Lanzetta blocked a House resolution. Buckner defended using bondholders' funds for entertainment and claimed no personal misuse.

New York William P. Buckner New York Life Insurance Company Loretta Young Washington Buckner Philippine Bondholders Protective Committee John Minton Senator Walsh Massachusetts Walsh United States Lanzetta Gressman War Department Hollywood

Calotabs Aid Biliousness During Hot Weather

In hot weather biliousness causes torpid digestion with souring of food, gas, belching, and sluggish bowels. Calotabs, the nausealess calomel tablets, are advertised as a solution, giving a cleansing morning after one or two doses at bedtime. Genuine Calotabs come in checkerboard packages. trial and family packs are offered at ten and twenty five cents.

Student profits by pictures of King and Queen

Vancouver report says Sophomore Ted Underwood at the University of British Columbia sold 20,000 copies of a candid photo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II for 800 dollars. He photographed them as they rode past his home and described the moment as an ordinary friendly smile from the king.

Vancouver B. C King George Queen Elizabeth Ted Underwood University of British Columbia Ted Underwood

Jobless Benefits Soar to 39.9 Million in May

The Social Security Board said May job insurance benefits totaled more than 39.9 million dollars, lifting the 17 month total to 580 million dollars.

Washington Social Security Board

Couple postpones wedding after scarlet fever quarantine

Mount Joy Pennsylvania June 27. Harry Stauffer 21 and Eva Stauffer 22 have had ample time to discuss plans after being kept in the same house for a month due to scarlet fever quarantine. The couple was forced to postpone their wedding until after the quarantine.

Harry Stauffer Eva Stauffer

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