Memorial proposes gym and library memorial for Ouachita servicemen
Ex soldier from Monroe urges a practical memorial to Ouachita Parish servicemen. He opposes a stone monument and favors a two story building with gymnasium and library, possibly with rentable quarters to fund maintenance. He shares personal service and asks local veterans to comment.
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Honste
Monroe
Ouschita Parish
Swarte
News-Star
Monroé
Alec Young
First Louisiana
Swartz
Ouachita Parish
Army
Navy
166Th Infantry
Blood Purifier Claim Promises Health Improvement
An old advertisement touts a blood cleansing prescription C-2223 from the Memphis C-2223 Laboratory. It claims impurity elimination restores nourishment to nerves and muscles, improves sleep and appetite, and poses no mercury opium morphine chloral or strychnine. A $1.50 bottle is offered by mail, with literature available.
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Memphis
Tenn
Engagement Announced for Bessie Pinion and M C Worley of Shreveport
Mrs S A Pinion announces the engagement and approaching marriage of daughter Bessie to Mr M C Worley of Shreveport. wedding set for Wednesday September 17. The notice comes amid a roundup of social and travel updates across Monroe with visitors from Ruston, West Monroe, Hot Springs, Homer, and Simsboro.
West Monroe W M S Sells Quilt for Mission Funds
The West Monroe Woman's Missionary Society of the West Side plans proceeds from a quilt sale to support the Mary Werlein Mission and Scarritt Bible and Training School. The sale follows a Tuesday meeting at the parsonage as the church relocates for a new building. Members invited to attend next meeting with scissors and thimbles.
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West Monroe W. M. S
Woman's Missionary Society of
West Side
Mary Werlein
Scarritt Bible and Training School
J. G. Cobb
Marriage of Miss Emma Mate Mc Coy to Rev Herman Lamar
The marriage of Miss Emma Mate Mc Coy to Rev Herman Lamar was solemnized Tuesday September 2 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Alto Louisiana. Rev G I ceatehee of Shreveport assisted.
Wedding Ceremony in Mangham Shifts to Biloxi Honeymoon
The ceremony featured Mendelssohn music performed by Miss Mabel Gwinn of Mangham Louisiana. The bride wore white satin with georgette, pearls, and orange blossoms. Attendants included Dr. Thomas McCoy of Monroe, ushers John Emmett Everett McCoy and Felix Hemler, and Mrs. J. J. Adams of Clarksdale as matron of honor. Guests from Mangham and nearby towns attended a four course luncheon the night before.
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Mendelssohn
Mabel Gwinn
Mangham
Thomas McCoy
Monroe
John Emmett
Everett McCoy
Felix Hemler
Manor
J. J. Adams
Clarksdale
Catherine
Dorothy Adams
Driskell
Biloxi
Ouiet-town
B. A. Brew and Son
Arcadia
Richard Hatch
Buckner
Edgar King
Minden
Georgia Barnett
New Orleans
Mariel
Isabelle Gwinn
Annie Louw Thurmond
Herman Benghten
Manghem
W. E. Heard
Winnifield
Cole
Delhi
G. H. Crutcher
Shereveport
Bryen Vaughn
R. 2. Pirkey
Scott
First Baptist
Resolutions of Sympathy for Mrs Mary Faulk
The Women's Missionary Society of West Monroe Louisiana expresses sorrow at the death of member Mrs Mary Faulk and extends condolences to her children and grandchildren. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family and published in the News-Star and New Orleans Christian Advocate. Signed by Mrs W A Kirkpatrick Mrs M M Roy and Mrs W A Strong.
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Mary Faulk
Woman's Missionary Society of
West Monroe
Louisiana
News- Star
New Orleans Christian Advocate
W. A. Kirkpatrick
M. M. Roy
W. A. Strong
Twentieth Century Book Club Opens Meeting in Athens La
Mrs. Joe Biedenharn absent led by vice president Mrs. J M Munholland at 207 Arkansas Ave Athens La. Members answered roll call with reading and travel notes. Guests were Mrs R J Pirkey and Mrs R L Prop set. Next gathering to be hosted by Mrs J L Adams on Jackson Street. Barnett Wilson of Washington DC visiting family in Athens was a train stop guest.
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Twentieth Century Book Club
Joe Biedenharn
J. M. Munholland
S. J. Meek
Arkansas Avenue
Ansewers
Mesdames J. W. Smith
P. C. Willis
Blackmon
R. H. Oliver
Dr. M. M. Munholland
W. M. Washburn
R.E. Major
J. FE. Doughtie
J. L. Adams
L. N. Larche
Sidney Stroud
U. QO. Brown
J. J. Adams
C. G. Hughes
Barnett Wilson
Washington, D. C
Athens
Senate approves oil land leasing bill with antitrust amendments
The Senate, in a twelve hour session, passed a bill enabling leasing of public lands with oil coal gas phosphate and sodium deposits. It adopted Harris amendments restricting price discrimination and curbing stock ownership between related petroleum firms, while the House fate of these amendments remained uncertain.
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Senate
Washington
Harris
Georgia
Standard Oil Company
Public Lands Committee
Shelton Leaves Monroe for Arkansas Home in Little Rock
Thomas J. Shelton and his wife depart Monroe after eleven years to reside again in Arkansas. He will open an office in Little Rock and stay connected with Louisiana oil and gas, agriculture, and livestock interests while maintaining ties to Monroe business, social, and cultural circles.
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Thomas J. Shelton
Monroe
Arkansas
Little Rock
Mr. Shelton
Citizens National Bank of Monroe
Shelton
Louisiana
Mary Miles Minter at Lyceum in Eyes of Julia Deep
Mary Miles Minter to be shown at the Lyceum Theatre tomorrow in a new comedy drama The Eyes of Julia Deep a reel film produced by the American Film Co Inc fans are urged to attend as she remains one of the era’s most popular silent screen stars.
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Mary Miles Minter
Julia Deep
Lyceum Theatre
American Film Co., Inc
Dorothy Gish Hurt On Set In Nobody Home Filming
Popular star Dorothy Gish suffered a head bump while filming Nobody Home at the Paramount Lyceum Theatre. A prop man accidentally struck her with a heavier black jack, prompting a heated discussion but no fatal injury.
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Dorothy Gish
Paramount
Lyceum Theatre
Billy
Miss Gish
Dorothy
Classified ad helps find a renter for rooms
Local news star ad service offers a rental listing option to help landlords connect with potential tenants for available rooms. Details include contact information and convenience features aimed at quick, straightforward leasing.
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News-Star
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