Knights of Columbus Elect Gimler Grand Knight
At the regular annual meeting of the local council Knights of Columbus Louis J Gimler was elected Grand Knight for the coming year. John B Filhiol presided as outgoing Grand Knight with officers named including Deputy Grand Knight Robt F McEnery and Treasurer Frank X Shaughnessy. Columbus Day barbecue plans were approved with W E Reardon named general chairman and Filhiol's Grove chosen for the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Louis J. Gimler
Knights of Columbus Club
John B. Filhiol
Robt. F. McEnery
Frank J. Roddy
Ouachita Parish Adopts 1926 Budget Plan
The Police Jury of Ouachita Parish Louisiana adopts an expenditure estimate for 1926 totaling funds for joint court, witness claims, salaries, health, elections, road and bridge work, library, and contingencies. Revenue sources include parish tax, city of Monroe share, and other listed receipts. ordinance dated August 12 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge
Cendrix
Ouachita
Louisiana
Ccervceccen
Calhoun Fair
Samaritan
Ouachita Canning Club
Parish Engineers
Lone Star Highway Ass
Monroe Public Library
Wood Street
Court House Square
City
West Monroe
Cae
Fein Chevens
Monroe
Theo. Terzia
Welfare Report for August From Monroe Association
The Monroe Welfare association reports for August through Secretary Josephine Mc Nally. Total cases 12 with 7 new and 3 dismissed. 9 carried over to September. Visits 17 investigations 1. Civilian office cases 888. able ex soldiers 4. disabled ex soldiers 15. information provided 180. Travel aid paid to Shreveport Meridian Natchez and New Orleans for named individuals and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Welfare Association
Josephine McNally
Shreveport
Dooley
Charity Hospital
Meridian
J. W. Freeman
New Orleans
Mr. Wright
Bates
Natchez
Miss
Bayou Desiard project eyed as city water future
Plans from the Louisiana conservation department call for two or three dams on Bayou Desiard to supply water for the city and parish, irrigate during drought, support industry, and create a large fish pond. Major Frank T. Payne of the department completed tentative designs for a reservoir about thirty miles long spanning Ouachita River and Bayou Bartholomew. Costs are uncertain, with estimates from 10 000 to 25 000 dollars for survey and specifications, financing to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayou DeSiard
Department of Conservation
New Orleans
Frank T. Payne
Conservation Department
State Department
Ouachita River
Bayou Bartholomew
Community Aid Actions and Local Support Summary
Three children placed with relatives near their family. A loan to an ex soldier, fare to Algiers, and room and board for the ex soldier at Mrs Hollingsworth. Groceries given to a family on a river houseboat and rates for a man with TB bound for Cairo Illinois to join relatives. A loan to pirate J B Nelson for food and medicine for two sick children. Legion commander Mr. Mitchell donated $60 to Monroe Welfare Association for one year. Red Cross office work with Miss Hook ahead of a conference at Hotel Monroe on Sept 21 inviting the association board attends. Various bills listed including auditing fees and utilities. Car used for investigations by Mrs Herrick and Miss Felton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Walker Bros Grocery Co
Death of Ouachita Parish resident en route to Monroe hospital
John Rawls aged 71 a long time resident of Ward Nine Redeat Ouachita parish died en route to a Monroe hospital just before midnight. He had been active in farming and became suddenly ill yesterday morning. Survived by W J Rawls and Mrs T J Eldridge with another son John Albert Rawls located in the north. Funeral set for 4 pm at the old Sardis cemetery near Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rawls
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Mr. Rawls
Peters Company
W. J. Rawls
T. J. Eldridge
Marion
John Albert Rawls
Cincinnati
Old Sardis
Mt. Vernon
American Legion Chief Advocates World Court and War Care
James A. Crain national commander of the American Legion told Arkansas Legion officials that peace and justice require a world court and orderly legal processes. He urged U S preparedness and reported good progress toward a $5,000,000 fund for disabled veterans and orphans of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dorado
Ark
A. P
Publc
James A. Crain
American Legion
Arkansas Department of Legion
Drain
Legion
United States
Dodge Brothers Cars Prove Long Life and Value
Dealer reports ten year old Dodge Brothers cars in active service with high mileage. Examples include car No 12 on the Pacific Coast with 170000 miles and others in Denver Arizona Portland and Pittsburg. The study cites enamel, leather, and engine durability as key factors in the widespread trust and worldwide good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
W. L. Ethridge
Monroe Auto Supply Co
Dodge Brothers, Inc
W. A. Bethridge
Pacific Coast
Denver
Colorado
Arizona
Phoenix
Yuma Valley
Portland
Maine
Jordan
Graham Brothers
Pittsburg
Glenns Falls
New York
Buffalo
J. A. Cramer
Binghamton
Mortgage Bankers Talk State Advertising Value
The Mortgage Bankers Association of America meets in Nashville for its second day with election of officers and a round table on state promotional advertising. George F. Heindel of Ottumwa Iowa heads the association again as president with officers and board members re elected, reflecting forecasts of farm banking and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
A. P
Tulsa
Okla
C. H. Kirshner
Kansas City
United States
George F. Heindel
Ottumwa
Iowa
Farm Mortgage Bankers’ Association of America
Joseph T. McNaay
Indianapolis
Ind
E. L. Cralle
Oklahoma City
C. C. Bennett
Denver
R. R. Rogers
LSU Parish Students Offered Four Year Farm Mechanics Course
Ouachita parish youths gain a four year farm mechanics program at LSU in a new university laboratory. Prof E B Doran notes few similar programs exist and highlights career paths for graduates including farm travel with suppliers, retail hardware, or managing mechanical farming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
E. B. Doran
Doran
Monroe City Orders Demolition Under Nuisance Act
The Monroe city council uses the nuisance ordinance to order the demolition of Dr. Frank Collins's building at 318 North Sixth Street after a public hearing and owner nonappearance. Bids for tearing down the large frame structure are being invited, following resident petitions and notices to the Texas-based owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Frank Collins
North Sixth Street
Veterinary Hospital
North Sixth
el Paso
Texas
Coronation of Grotto Queen Slated Tonight
The Grotto circus crowns its queen tonight in the main tent during intermission. Prizes go to Miss Allah Mae Craig first, Miss Mamie McNeil second, and Mrs. S. E. Wilder third. Public wedding night follows Thursday under the Bob Morton circus tents with a Bride and Groom to be named publicly near the ceremony. Clown night Friday invites all boys to join the prize contest at 9 p.m. and spectators attend the wedding and circus program without ticket price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grotto Circus
Allah Mae Craig
Mamie McNeil
S. E. Wilder
Bob Morton
Tefis Grotto
Grotto
Monroe
Coatuime
Bob Morton Circus
Henry Sylow
Classified ads sell thousands of dollars of property
A short classified notice highlights the value of small ad placements. It stresses that spending a few cents can attract buyers and move property efficiently. This generic business tip appears in a waiting room style ad block with contact numbers for further inquiries.
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Registrars of Voters and Clerks
W. A. O’kelly
Hungary
Franz Molnar
Sari Fedak
Thier Familie
Cook
Sohn Qo, Fahn
John C. Hahn
Ohio
Old Veterinary Hospital
Steatccx
Keftmi Guene
Allied Sales CO
Nassau ST
N. Y
French Battery Company
Madison, Wisconsin
Atlanta, Ga
So. Forsythe Street
Eda
Chrysler
Imperial
Detroit
Fisher
Superior Chrysler
Bell-Whitfield Motors Company
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