Snite Heir Destined For Life In Respirator
Frederick Snite Jr. remains dependent on mechanical breathing aid after infantile paralysis struck him in Peiping, China. A Chicago doctor said he may outlive his family, noting slow muscle improvement and that he and Teressa Larkin expect a September child. The 30 year old weighs 117 pounds and calls his chest size the junior respirator.
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Chicago
Frederick _ Snite, Jr
Peiping
China
Snite
Florida
Fred
Cow Causes Injury After Rope Breaks
Shreveport Louisiana June 27 a 70 year old man John L Richardson attempted to move his cow by rope down a street. The cow resisted and pulled him off balance when the rope broke. He fell into the street and was struck by a passing automobile. He received hospital treatment for chest injuries.
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Shreveport
John L. Richardson
Richardson
Central Baptist to Host Revival Preparations
A meeting will be held Thursday night at Central Baptist church 3400 Lee avenue to finalize plans for a revival starting July 1. Tonight at 7 45 young people will host song and prayer services with brief devotionals led by Roy Marston. Dr A S Newman of Temple Baptist Ruston will preach.
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Central Baptist Church
Lee Avenue
A. S. Newman
Temple Baptist Church
Ruston
Roy Marston
Camp Shelby weighs as training center site
The War Department considered Camp Shelby, Mississippi, as a possible future mobilizing and training site for troops but gave no decision or timeline. England has recorded four notable earthquake shocks in the past 55 years.
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Weigh Camp
Shelby
Washington
War Department
Camp Shelby
Miss
England
Church Officers Elected at First Christian Church
At the annual meeting on Wednesday the First Christian church elected officers across departments. E. H. Williamson was chosen church school superintendent with M. G. Moore as assistant. A slate of elders deacons and assistants was named, with terms through June 30 1941.
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E. H. Williamson
First Christian Church
M. G. Moore
F. W. Keller
E. B. Turner
T. C. Burford
E. M. Wooten
S. A. Moss
E. R. Dawson
F. C. Holden
W. R. Hanea
P. J. Newman
S. W. Raby
T. E. Sturgeon
B. B. Martin
A. B. Greenlee
E. B. Pounds
T. R. Easterling
E. C. Wrenn
A. M. Thornton
R. O. Ware
21 Children From One Union In 26 Years In Indiana
Alva Williams, a 52 year old painter and paperhanger, and his wife Emma, 42, have 21 children since their marriage 26 years ago. Fifteen children have survived and remain at home.
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Princeton
Ind
Alva Williams
Emma
Special U S Army Course for Civilians Planned at Fort McPherson
The War Department authorizes a special four week course at Fort McPherson Georgia from July 8 to August 6 for men aged 25 to 50. Trainees pay own meals and transportation, wear regular uniforms, and no military service obligation or commissions result. Applications to James M Thomson New Orleans Louisiana state aide. Only 10 of 92 elements are necessary for plant growth.
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War Department
Fourth Corps
James R. Wooten
Monroe
Fort McPherson
Wooten
James M. Thomson
New Orleans
Louisiana
Gly-Cas Capsule Relieves 25 Years Of Digestive Distress
Mr. L. Braford of Baton Rouge reports twenty five years of constipation and related pains eased by Gly-Cas. He states immediate relief, restored energy, and better sleep after starting the remedy, purchased at Phoenix Drug Co. and local druggists.
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Mr. L. Braford
Fifth Street
Baton Rouge
Gly-Cas
Mr. Braford
Phoenix Drug Company
DeSiard Street
Kiwanis Convention Speakers Stress War Unity
At the 24th Kiwanis International convention in Monroe Ontario speakers urged unity against extremism and highlighted Canada and the United States as strong due to shared ideals. Capt Norman Rawson said Britain and allies will win through moral backing, while H Jerry Wood is urged vigilance against disloyalty and communism.
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Britain
Norman Rawson
Hamilton
Ont
Kiwanis International
Vernon Adkins
Monroe Kiwanis
Rawson
Adkina
H. Jerry Woohia
California
12Th
Dies Committee
United States
Adkins
Woodies
Carl Taylor
Wisconsin Building and Loan Association
Milwaukee
Canada
Taylor
Town Hall
Monroe
R. C. Stokes
Stokes
Darrel Brady
Minneapolis
Brady
Europe
NBC News Service
Hitler
Mussolini
Ivy Jordan
Kiwanis Club
Jordan
Roe Filkerson
Kiwanis Magazine
New York City
C. K. Smith
West Monroe
American Cruiser Moves Southward From Rio de Janeiro
On June 27 the US cruiser Wichita departed Rio de Janeiro heading south toward Montevideo Uruguay where the cruiser Quinbe had been stationed since June 29. The British cruiser Hawking arrived at Rio de Janeiro as the Wichita departed.
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Rio DE Janeiro
United States
Wichita
Montevideo
Uruguay
Quin
Hawking
Mathis Installed as Monroe Lions Club President
Louie E Mathis was installed as the new president of the Monroe Lions club at a regular meeting. Officers installed included Char lie Brogan first vice president J Norman Coon second vice president B Walker secretary treasurer P B E Massey tail twister and Lee Honges lien turner. The secretary presented the yearly report of activities receipts and disbursements. Visitors included M E Lion Greenville Mika Capitol theater manager W KR Laing A L M railroad Mrs A H Robinson Jim Jewart Mrs Bert Gregory and Prentis Cow.
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Charlie Brogan
J. Norman Coon
The
A. & L. M. Railroad
Mra
A. H. Robinson
Jim Jewart
Bert Gregory
Prentixs Cow
State May Enter Oil and Gas Business in Louisiana
The Louisiana House on Wednesday passed a substitute bill to let the state enter oil and gas ventures only if public land leases via the state mineral board prove profitable. The measure avoids direct exploration, allowing state development alongside private drillers if profitable.
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Baton Rouge
House
Legislaure
of Louisiana
Crais
New Orleans
House Committee of Appropriations
State Mineral Board
Hangs on to Diving Sub London
A submarine forced to dive suddenly left the navigating officer on deck. He was missed, the sub surfaced, and found the navigator clinging to the periscope unharmed.
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London
Maternity Film Set for Nationwide Release
Pare Lovertta presents The Fight for Life a government film on obstetrics released by Columbia Pictures. Shot largely in Chicago with a silent majority and a notable score, the documentary aims at maternal welfare and faces expected booking challenges though praised for adult appeal.
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Hollywood
Pare Lovertta
Columbia Pictures Cooporation
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Paul de Kruif
United States Film Service
Hollywood Standard
Lovertte
Plains
Chicago
Mulchweat
Lois Gruenberg
Chicago Anc
Criti
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