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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1925

Page

5

Richland Fair Attendance Sets Record in Rayville

The Eleventh Annual Richland Parish Fair closed with record paid admissions and a crowd that overflowed the grounds. Monroe Day drew prominent visitors, bands, and a Tommy Kirwan Rodeo show, while the Home Demonstration and agriculture departments impressed judges. Local leaders praise the week as a financial and cultural success for Rayville and Richland Parish.

News-Star Rayville Saturn Gaiety Merry-Mak Beechee Norman J. J. Sneichen Ineichen J. J. Ineichn Richland Parish Ola *Ooper Dunn School Eloise Thomas T. B. Nelson G. D. Cain Robert H. Crittenden Tobin R. Hodge Rayville State Bank Monroe Grotto Lesing Institute Louisiana Training Institute of Gilbert High School Huff Daland Cotton Dusting Concern Ryville Richland Ouachita Tommy Kirwan John Robinson Ohio State Board of Health Shreveport Haynesville Alexandria New Orleans Ruston Winnfield Natchitoches Winnsboro Tallulah Oak Grove

Epworth League Fund Drive Opens With Friendly Rivalry

Sunday night opening drew West Monroe Seniors and four departments competing as cans were opened. The first department raised 44.60 while the third posted 41.39. total League funds reached 115.71 to aid Mansfield permanent auditorium. Walter Herron led the program. Lula Johnson won with the largest can and received an Epworth League pin from Mr. Jordan.

West Monroe League Mansfield Walter Herron Helen Hunt Mr. Watts Lula Johnson

Monroe Epworth League Holds Can Opening Program

At 6 15 p m last night the Monroe Epworth League gathered for a Can Opening program. The group had been enthusiastically pursuing the project in recent weeks.

Monroe Epworth League

Leaguers Reach Mansfield Hall Fund Goal

Four weeks to raise funds for Epworth Hall at Mansfield Female College yielded strong results. The Monroe Chapter contributed $281.50 from a $152 quota, with Rosa Langford leading at $56.40 followed by Gladys Rogers 35.75 and Winnie Riggs 15.60.

Epworth Hall Mansfield Female College Mansfield Rosa Langford Gladys Rogers Winnie Riggs League Monroe League M . Fred Allen

Five Pints Bootleg Whiskey Lands Man in Custody

Ike Thompson was arrested after police found five pints of bootleg whiskey in his possession. He was charged with violation of the Hood bill and held for further questioning.

Ike Thompson

Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On

Persistent coughs and colds prompt Creomulsion claim of two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth. Guaranteed relief or money back, Creomulsion Company Atlanta Ga promotes this emulsified creosote remedy.

Creomulsion Company Atlanta, Ga

Third Prohibition Violation Suspect Arrested

Police report this is the suspect's third offense under the prohibition regime with authorities noting a thaw in enforcement.

Warning Hunters Entering Parish Help Stop Out of Season Killing

Morehouse Parish authorities warn that hunters from other parishes enter to kill game out of season. The Walton League Moréhouse Chapter pledges vigorous enforcement and prosecution of violators. October dates indicate actions planned.

Morehouse Parish Moréhouse Walton League

Bankrupt Sale Set in Monroe Louisiana Bank Assets Auctioned

In the Western District of Louisiana the bankruptcy trustee announces a public sale of 10 2 5 shares of Ouachita National Bank stock Certificate No 858 at the Monroe court building on Tuesday October 6 1925 from 11 am for cash free of liens Terms require 10 percent cash with balance due on sale confirmation.

District Court United States Court For Western District of Louisiana W. M. Lynch United States Court Monroe Ouachita Parish Ouachita National Bank

Court approves sale subject to final confirmation

Notice states a sale will be made under court supervision and is subject to approval and confirmation by the United States Court. Trustee H. R. Speed is handling the proceedings with Monroe, Louisiana cited as the location, dated September 21, 1925, and ongoing through September 23 to October 5.

United States Court H. R. Speed Monroe A. D

Landscape Architects Bid Ouachita Parish Courthouse

Notice from Ouachita Parish Police Jury invites sealed bids by 11 a m October 14 for all labor and materials to landscape the Ouachita Parish Courthouse grounds. Specs require plans, plant list, guaranteed replacement terms, and a bid not to exceed $3000 with $500 certified check.

Ouachita Parish J. W. Smith Monroe Louisiana W. A. O'Kelly

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