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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

7

Arctic rescue efforts hampered as Amundsen search continues

June 28 in Kings Bay Spitzbergen reports fog and shifting ice hinder rescue missions for six men stranded near Northeast Land and the fate of Captain Roald Amundsen and five companions remains unknown since June 18. Italian Swedish and Finnish planes cannot launch due to fog. The Braganza base ship is stuck in ice with 40 aboard while Svalbard boats resume searches along the archipelago coast.

Associated Press Kings Bay Spitzbergen Adaea Roald Amundsen Arctic Foyne Island Italia FE. Lundborg Braganza North Cape Amundsen Svalbard

Patrolmen to Enjoy 10 Day Vacation Period

Police department members alternate on a 10 day change of surroundings to rest without weakening force. Officer W. W. Cummings is on leave from June 24 to July 3, after which D. D. Flanagan and R. J. Gora will be relieved.

W. W. Cummings D. D. Flanagan R. J. Gora

Ambassador enjoys Houston breezes at Rice Hotel

Former U S ambassador to France relaxes on the Rice Hotel rooftop in Houston during the National Democratic Convention. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson accompanied Mr and Mrs Wallace to Houston in this International Newsreel photo.

U. S France Rice Hotel Houston Woodrow Wilson Wallace

Downtown Monroe to See Major Bank and Marks Building Overhaul

Two historic downtown structures in Monroe will undergo major modernization. The Central Savings Bank and Trust building will be interiorly rebuilt with new floors walls lobby and elevator moved to the front. The Hipp Marks building at Grand and DeSiard will be rebuilt with a redesigned front and interior stores planned for the DeSiard street side.

Monroe Old Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Grand and DeSiard Streets Old Central Savings Bank Trust Company Marks AG. McHenry Carl McHenry J. W. Smith and Associates DeSiard Street

Mississippi farmer touts Sargon as health breakthrough

Mississippi farmer William McFarland of Raymond endorses Sargon after claiming three years of stomach and liver trouble rheumatism and insomnia. He says two bottles of Sargon and one bottle of pills improved energy appetite sleep and eliminated pain. Sargon available at Collens Pharmacy DeSiard Street Monroe and Josey-Butler Drug West Monroe.

William McFarland Raymond Miss McFarland Jackson Monroe Collens’ Pharmacy DeSiard St Collens Five Points Pharmacy Collens & Thompson Virginia Johnson’s Inc West Monroe Josey-Butler Drug Co The Sargon Co

Veteran Mississippi Solon Renominated for Ninth Term

Percy Quinn, congressman from the Neemne district for eight consecutive terms, was renominated without opposition for a ninth term at a Democratic executive committee meeting. The nomination occurred in Mississippi on June 28.

Percy Quinn Neemne Democratic Executive Committee

Fashion Shop Ad Promotes Friday Saturday Sale Event

An ad invites shoppers to a fashion sale at Fashion Shop on 108 St. John near Ouachi Bank. It highlights a momentary collection and fashion patronage, urging readers to visit for travel specials and weekend offers.

Travex St. John Ouachi Bank Adv

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