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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1925

Page

5

The Columbus Social Club Incorporation Charter

The article records incorporation of The Columbus Social Club in Monroe Louisiana. It sets Articles of Incorporation including name purpose and organization, 99 year charter, board of directors, officers, dues, meetings, and member rights. Notary, witnesses, and official endorsement complete the charter on April 6 1925.

State of Louisiana Columbus Social Club Monroe Ouachita Parish Joe Sampagnaro Tony Danna V. J. Butitta Rocco Monaco Biaggio Miano John Zagone Joe Spatafora Thomas Butitta Board of Directors A. D

Cotton futures rise after firm Liverpool cables and trade

New York cotton futures opened higher as Liverpool cables and goods trade reports boosted demand. First trades showed July around 23.30 and October near 22.06 with gains from the prior close. December moved to about 22.12, signaling a market upturn.

New York Liverpool Worth Street

Liverpool Cotton Market Quiet with Steady Prices

Liverpool on May 23 reports a quiet cotton market with steady quotes for grades including strictly good middling at 13.65 and strictly low middling at 12.40. Sales reach 4,000 bales, 3,500 of which are American, while receipts total 13,000 bales, with 9,100 American. Futures close steady with May at 12.33 and March at 11.78.

Liverpool

Poultry Prices Rebound In Chicago Market Report

Chicago May 23 The poultry market shows mixed firmness with live fowls listed at 24 to 25 cents for broilers roosters turkeys ducks and geese priced between 13 and 22 cents per pound Broad demand noted for eggs despite uneven supply and steady batter costs.

Chicago

Monroe Knights of Pythias to Attend Louisiana Grand Lodge

A Stonewall Lodge No. 8 delegation from Monroe will depart tomorrow for Lake Charles for the Louisiana Grand Lodge assembly to be held Monday and Tuesday. Before the opening session a large class will perform the third rank work. New Orleans Pythians will arrive by special train in the hundreds. Elaborate plans for entertaining the visitors are in place.

Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias Lake Charles Grand Lodge of Louisiana Grand Lodge New Orleans

Police Court Fines Set in Hood Bill Case and Drunk Disorderly

K. W. Reno was fined 100 dollars and 60 days in jail after a Hood Bill conviction. Tony Doran received 12 dollars 50 cents or 12 days in jail for drunk and disorderly conduct. Frank Rogers was dismissed on a charge of acting in a dangerous and suspicious manner.

K. W. Reno Tony Doran Frank Rogers

Obituary Doyle Boyd

Doyle Boyd aged 2 of Calhoun died yesterday at home. Burial was today in Nebo cemetery Calhoun Peters Co in charge. Articles of Incorporation notice for The Columbus Social Club of Monroe Louisiana filed March 6 1925 before a Notary Public in the parish.

Doyle Boyd C. O. Boyd Calhoun Nebo Calhoun Peters Co

Mission at St Matthew's church draws large female attendance

The St Matthew's church mission led by Dominican Fathers Cahill and Sullivan has drawn many women to evening sermons. Speakers outlined Christian morality from the soul's immorality to death and judgment, urging wives and mothers to duty and warning the unmarried against frivolity. The women’s session starts tomorrow at four with souvenirs, followed by men’s sermons nightly next week.

St. Matthew's Church Cahill Sullivan Heaven Hell

Standard Training School to Open at Ruston Church

The Ruston Methodist church will launch a seven day Standard Training School for Sunday School workers starting May 24. Four courses are offered Junior Worship by Mrs S W Ray Fort Worth Texas Intermediate Senior Agency by Miss La Bountie Dallas Texas New Testament by Dean R E Swhith Shreveport Louisiana Rural Sunday School Management by Rev O W Moerner Dallas Texas Entertainment is planned and about 50 entrants from nearby towns are expected.

News-Star Ruston Methodist Church of S. W. Ray Fort Worth Texas Miss la Bountie Dallas Dean R. E. Swhith Shreveport O. W. Moerner

Grammar Graduation Exercises at Ruston Grammar Schools

The May 23 graduation saw 92 students move from grammar to high school at Hillcrest and Eastland with ceremonies including processions, choruses, orations, poems, music, and certificate presentations led by teachers and local clergy. Notable performances featured Hallie E. Townsend, Carrie Robison, Rankin Sims, Eloise Mays, Blanche Tr. er, and others. The program included an oath of allegiance and a class song.

News-Star Ruston Hillcrest Eastland Alonzo Early Billy Mays Hallie E. Townsend Agnes Warren Robison Carrie Robison Rankin Sims San Souci Winston Brown Pond Lilies D. K. Brown Elizabeth Taylor S. E. McFadden Eloise Mays Hazel Meeks Blanche Tr S. L. Barksdale Mr. Bond L. P S. Moore

Auto Driver Hits Car Parked Near curb on Jackson

A Chevrolet driven by W Jordan collided with M S Dixons parked car on Jackson street at 12 15 pm. Dixons car suffered major damage with bent axles and torn fender while Jordans car had minor damage. Earlier, G F Holloways Maxwell hit Will Straus Ford truck at Walnut and Washington, damaging the fender running board radiator and breaking a wheel.

M. S. Dixon W. Jordan Stone Avenue Dixon Jackson Street Jordan Maxwell G. F. Holloway

Thief Steals Medical Tools From Doctor’s Office

A robber entered Dr A G McHenry’s office on South Grand street during the day yesterday and took a microscope and two blood pressure machines worth about 250 dollars. Detective Tarver investigated and theorized the culprit may be a dope addict.

A. G. McHenry New South Drug South Grand Street McHenry Hfdcfsi Tarver

News Star Classifieds Offer Big Dividends for Investors

Advertisers are urged to place classified ads in the News Star, promising strong returns and wide readership. The notice highlights affordable rates, quick placement, and measurable response from local buyers and sellers.

News-Star

Mississippi tomato crop ships 450 dollar load to Monroe area

A Crystal Springs Mississippi merchant shipper led by W. E. Garland sent 150 crates of No 1 grade tomatoes worth 450 dollars to Monroe. The first 1925 lot arrived by Ford truck, with part sold locally and the rest sent to Haynesville Smackover and El Dorado as 35 to 40 carload shipments head north.

Monroe Crystal Springs Mercantile Co Crystal Springs Miss W. E. Garland Haynesville Smackover el Dorado Mississippi Rio Grande Valley Texas Utica Vicksburg Tallulah Arkansas

Noah Johnson Receives Fine and Jail Term

Noah Johnson was sentenced by Judge Percy Sandel in district court after pleading guilty to a liquor charge. He faces 60 days in jail, a $200 fine or an additional 60 days in jail, following his arrest weeks ago by sheriff's deputies for possessing a half gallon of whiskey.

Noah Johnson Percy Sandel Sheriff’s Department

Swartz P T A reports a productive year and school upgrades

The Swartz Parent Teachers Association under Mrs. J C Blackwell made many improvements this year including $1500 in sidewalks and electric lights for the building and grounds and a modern cafeteria funded by partial PTA support and donors. Local carbon companies donated labor and materials with supervision by Morgan and Moeller and the Huber Carbon Company electrician installed the high school lighting. The cafeteria and fence stiles were partly funded by the PTA and donors, an oyster supper funded equipment, a weigh scale was added per Dr Schreiber, and three bene socials boosted the treasury. Over fifty members cooperated to improve grounds and conditions, underscoring the need for rural P T A support.

Swartz P. T. A Swartz Parent Teachers’ Association J. C. Blackwell Messrs. Morgan and Moeller Huber Carbon Company Parent Teachers’ Association Schreiber

Freeman Delivers Commencement Address at Dubach High

The Rev. F. M. Freeman, pastor of the First Methodist Church, spoke at Dubach High School Thursday night before about 25 graduates.

Ev. F. M. Freeman First Methodist Church City Dubach High School

Poppy Selected as Memorial Day Emblem by Legion

The American Legion and Auxiliary adopt the poppy as the memorial flower inspired by Miss Moina Michael. Her WWI tribute and the poem We Shall Not Sleep led to the annual poppy sale aiding veterans. The symbol honors those who died in service.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary America Moina Michael Athens Georgia Hamilton Hall Columbia University New York The Ladies Home Journal Col John McCraig Flanders Fields Michael Flinders Fields

Real Estate Transfers Recorded At Clerk's Office

Herbert C. Cole et al transfer to Mrs. Stella B. Hullum for a lot in question valued at $1 000. Biedenharn Realty Company sells to Miss Emma Pinion a lot in Biedenharn's Addition for $194. James Galloway sells to A E Montgomery a lot in Breard's subdivision to Stubbs' Young Bayou addition for $190. G B Haynes sells to T N Cobb a lot in G B Haynes subdivision for $100. Lawrence B McCarty sells to Nancy J Douthit a lot in Filhiol's first addition for $5000.

Herbert C. Cole G. B. Haynes Lawrence B. McCarty Nancy J. Douthit Filhiol

Camp D Arbonne Boy Scout Camp Readies for Summer

Camp D Arbonne opens for summer with three eight day sessions from June 12 to July 2. Hundreds of boys will attend as schools close and energy turns to swimming, games, boat racing, and cooking by Chili.

Camp D'Arbonne Chili

Troop Three Plans New Orleans Trip in June

Troop Three led by Scoutmaster Lowery plans a trip to New Orleans leaving about June 6 and returning for summer camp. They will visit the state capitol and then New Orleans with travel by trucks at a very nominal cost. Troop Four hiked last Friday and camped at Mc Millan's with stories by the campfire and tests in tracking and first aid.

New Orleans Lowery Monrot State Capitol McMillan's Ben Dawkins Jack Breard Titche Legion Hall Jack Masur

Scout camp visit and astronomy lessons on school grounds

Keith and I talked about the summer camp before the lights dimmed for about ten minutes. We played a cork ball and Mr Garnett our assistant scout master taught astronomy lessons on the school ground before we were dismissed.

Keith Mr. Garnett

Troop Five Sings at Scout Meeting Under Mrs Guedry

Troop Five, led by Mrs W Se Guedry, sang songs and discussed summer camp plans with Mr Guedry in charge. Troop Seven met at 7:30 pm in the scout hall with Mr Eby outlining camp, then a drill session and games followed before dismissal led by William Collier.

Troop Five W. Se. Guedry Guedry Eby New York New York City William Collier

Troop Nine Goes Hiking in West Monroe Camp

Troop Nine met at the West Monroe Tabernacle last Friday with 14 members. They hiked to Calvert's Wells ending at a camp fire where an Indian program and dances were enjoyed. Some boys wandered into wire fences and bog holes but were rescued and returned by companions.

West Monroe Tabernacle Calvert's Wells Harl Bowen

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