Coco Bend gas test in Ouachita region shown as a potential producer
Oil men from Ouachita parish and El Dorado report strong prospects for a commercial gas well at section 23-15-3E known as the Coco Bend test. Depth around 1365 feet, with gas sands higher than nearby fields, and initial word from scouts says a gas producer has been secured. The test could spur further drilling south of town.
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Ouachita Parish
el Dorado
Coco Bend
Rush Culver Et al
Ouachita- Morehouse
Urania
St. Maurice
Culver
Cane Hill
Ruston Scouts Enter Jamboree Hopeful for First
Ruston scouts in La prepare for the State Fair jamboree in Shreveport next Monday after tying for third place last year. Citizens plan Sunday evening car trips to Shreveport and Tuesday return. The Ruston Chamber of Commerce board approves an Auto Trade Tour before November 12 to foster town rural ties.
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News-Star
Ruston
Shreveport
Ruston Notes Mark Weddings and Visit From Region
Mary James returned from Memphis with wedding plans for Mr. Lewis James and Miss Helen Soyars after trips to Knoxville and New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. James will reside with T. L. James on North Vienna. Dr. and Mrs. Alonzo Early hosted visiting kin, including Mrs. K K Thompson and Mr. Robert McLennon. Others include Mr. W. M. Carter and Newton Carter in Laurel and Mildred Mays and Virginia Mays visiting New Orleans. Mrs. R. F. Brooks spent a week with R. H. Brock’s family. Dr. J. T. M. Pankey of Monroe visited Ruston. Clayton and Chas. Simonton returned from Spayfield Ill. where their ill mother is said to be improving.
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Mary
Memphis
Tenn
Lewis James
Helen Soyars
Knoxville
New Orleans
James
Ruston
T. L. James
North Vienna Street
Alonzo Early
KK. 5. Thompson
Marion
Robert McLennon
Centenary College
Shreveport
W. M. Carter
Newton Carter
Laurel, Miss
R. E. Carter
J. H. Mays
Mildred
Virginia
R. F. Brooks
R. H
Red Cross Armistice Day Roll Call Planned in Monroe
Preparations led by Chairman Charles Mitchell for the annual Red Cross roll call. It runs Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving Day, with expectations to exceed last year's response of about 2500. Noted is stronger Red Cross understanding after a Monroe regional conference with Dr Thomas Creen and associates.
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Charles Mitchell
Red Cross
Mitchell
Monroe
Thomas Creen
Washington
P. E. Seidler
Mrs Werlein to Talk Pictures Over Radio on WSMB
Mrs Philip Werlein director of the civic extension and education department for the Will Hays organization and head of public relations for over 70 southern theaters will host a weekly Wednesday talk on the Whys and Wherefores of Motion Pictures on WSMB at 9 o clock. Her background as a civic and educational worker and her wide knowledge of motion pictures are expected to make the discussions unusually interesting.
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Philip Werlein
Department of Civic Extension and Education
Will Hays
South
WSMB
Werelein
Franklin Parish Fair Thanks Franklin City for Support
The Franklin parish fair surpassed expectations with 15 000 paid admissions and higher gross receipts, prompting plans for a bigger 1926 event. A letter from the Franklin Chamber of Commerce to Monroe and Winnsboro notes strong cooperation and cites the parade as strengthening regional ties.
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Franklin Parish
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Winnsboro
Franklin Parish Fair Association Letter Opens Door to Cooperation
A fragment shows Franklin Parish Fair Association signaling willingness to cooperate, with closing regards from secretary Harry A. St. John. The wording reflects formal courtesy and collaborative intent.
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Franklin Parish
Harry A
St. John, Secy
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Ead
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Tam
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Alexandria, LA
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G, P. Whittington
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Barrow
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