Southern Baptist Convention opens in New Orleans
About a thousand pastors and laymen gather in New Orleans for the 49th annual meeting. Judge John W. McCall of Memphis urges a definite program to involve men in church work similar to lodge and civic groups. The Woman's Missionary Union re dedicates to a total abstinence campaign. John R. Sampey of Louisville presides as the convention begins.
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Young Methodists to Meet Tonight in Bastrop
The Young People's Service union of Monroe district Methodist churches gathers at First Bastrop tonight at 8 for the annual election of officers. Elizabeth Benton has led as president the past year, with representation from Monroe West Monroe Met Rouge Bastrop Columbia Sterlington Bonita Oak Ridge Colllinston.
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Monroe
First Methodist Church
First Methodist Church of
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Bailey Accepts Reserve Appointment as First Lieutenant
Jesse E. Bailey of Hodge has accepted an appointment as first lieutenant in the dental corps United States Army Reserve the War Department announced Thursday May 13 in Washington and district.
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Jesse E. Bailey
Hodge
Dental Corps
United States Army Reserve
War Department
Graduates Named for Jackson Parish Schools in May Exercises
Jonesboro Hodge high school will host a baccalaureate sermon May 16 by Rev John L Dodge. Commencement May 20 will feature E S Richardson Louisiana Tech president. Jackson parish eight high schools graduate 124 students. Jackson Training School (negro) adds five.
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Jonesboro
Jonesboro- Hodge High School
John L. Dodge
Jonesboro Baptist Church
E. S. Richardson
Louisiana Tech
Jackson Parish
Adeal Stephenson
Marie Cooper
Alverne Bernard
Mary V. Gray
Margaret Harvey
Katie 3. Belvin
Jimmie Jimmerson
Local bands enter regional contest in Jackson Mississippi
Twenty three high school bands from seven states compete in a two day southern region contest in Jackson. Red Oak and Griswold Iowa, national champions in classes B and C, compete by special permission of the National Band association. Baton Rouge Catholic High plans a drum major entry for individual honors. Bands from New Orleans Jackson Clarksdale Greenwood McComb Grenada Monroe Tchula Itta Bena Magnolia DeWitt McGehee and Louisville missairs also participate.
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Griswold
Iowa
National Band Association
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Steve Borne
Fortier High
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McComb
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Helena
Ark
Gulfport
Grenada
Dominican High
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Itta Bena
Magnolia
DeWitt and McGehee
Seven grade commencement plans at Crosley School West Monroe
Crosley school in West Monroe announces 231 seventh grade graduates the largest at any prior ceremony. Baccalaureate at First Baptist Church May 30 with Rev Huntsberry delivering the sermon. Commencement at the same church June 3 due to the large class. Grace King named top student. Thelma Harris second honors, Doris Jasper listed among graduates.
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West Monroe
George W. Welch
First Baptist Church
Hoor
Grace King
Bertha King
Monroe Commercial School
Thelma Harris
L. A. Harris
Doris Jasper
Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief
The Blue Star Ointment claims fast relief for itching from eczema rash tetter and ringworm. It offers a money back guarantee if the first jar fails to satisfy.
Ouachita Parish seventh grade class plans announced
Mrs. W G Jasper and Thelma Burchell tied for third honor in Ouachita Parish Grammar School. Doris Jasper will present the class gift while Thelma Burchell delivers the class history. Plans for seventh grade commencement will be announced soon by principal Joe Craig. A tag sale by St Francis sanitarium auxiliary raised funds for a children’s ward.
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Thelma Burchell
W. B. Burchell
Doris Jasper
Ouachita Parish Grammar School
Joe Craig
St. Francis Sanitarium
Women's Auxiliary
Hospital Day Thanks From Twin Cities Hospital
Public cooperation during Hospital Day observance on Wednesday elicited thanks from hospital management for the support. The event highlighted community involvement in local health services and appreciation was voiced by hospital officials.
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Twin Cities
Repair project approved for Jackson Parish schools
W H McLauren announces that J H Crutcher WPA administrator has approved a $12000 paint and repair project for the parish schools in Jackson Parish officials in Washington D C gave the approval.
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Jonesboro
W. H. McLauren
Jackson Parish
J. H. Crutcher
WPA
Washington, D. C
Drew home demonstration club meets at Avant home
The monthly meeting of the Drew home demonstration club was held recently at Mrs. C. A. Avant’s home with 17 members present. Nutrition leaders Mrs. G. A. Strozier and Miss Florine Avant demonstrated using canned vegetables and a discussion led by parish home demonstration agent Mrs. Jewel McQuiller followed by refreshments.
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Drew Home Demonstration Club
C. A. Avant
G. A. Strozier
Florine Avant
Jewel McQuiller
Parish
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