Local Legion Posts Form Committees for Coming Year
McFarland Post No. 2 of the American Legion names committees for 1931 duties. Commander L. J. Fox announces exec, ceremonies, attendance, membership, Boy Scout, publicity, minstrel, and program groups, with monthly meeting entertainments planned and joint meetings with auxiliary.
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American Legion
L. J. Fox
McFarland Post No. 2
S.L. White
W. §. Rutledge
W. E. McBride
Sanders Baskin
Paul Peters
C. B. Carter
J. P. Cole
Boy Scout Committee
Creorge Nicol
P. G. Connell
L. C. Gahagan
Legion Boy's Baseball
Malcom Hood
Thelbert Kidd
John Paul Jones
G. M. Bohler
Geo. W. Bond
Harvey B. Pratt
George Nicol
Grady Nelson
G. M. Boller
R. H. Featherston
B. M. Bohler
G. RB. Shively
R. I. Reese
R. B. Evans
Gillen Shadow
W. E. Kidd
Abe Harris
J.T. Gullatt
Chas
Gullatt
Maroh
J. B. Kendall
JL. Strickland
Malcolm Hood
J. B. Staples
A. H. Barnes
A. E
Marshal Nobles
School Board Buys Expensive Plot For Building Purpose
New Orleans officials authorize the purchase of a square of ground for school use at the Orleans Parish School Board meeting. The price is set at 21,550 dollars. The site will bear the names Music Arts and Law along its boundary streets, enriching cultural surroundings for future students.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Borgenois
Pierian Club Begins Work for Another Year
The Pierian Club opens its thirty first year with a formal meeting at Mrs T K James home. Co-hostess Mrs B F Rainwater helped set a refined scene of pink roses and delicate decor. The gathering honored former presidents and set goals for the year ahead.
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T. K. James
Pierian Club
B. F. Rainwater
James
Plerian Club
Getite
Whee
Ploy Pearee
Heleie Chatham
W. Obl Phale
Krott
Wolson
Pratt
A. W. Hadiley
W. C. Simontun
Ares
Woo Allen
GW. Bond
Mig
Brake
Mra If
AL Bryant
Voc Capp
A Davis
Mir i. Paiva
V.oom Davis
Me Daw
Citntat Freden
Wo. Tannen
Ch. Gayne
A.W Tradley
Helen Graben
Kidhleent Citabata
AL Greer
Plovit Pearce
W B. Ware
Wykk. Pratt
I. 13
Knott
Mes
J. Wison
Woc Slinetiten
Paule Robisuh
Harry Howard
J. Ff Martin
Leola Nixon
Feilehie
J. M. Staples
Dell Thatcher
A. 0. Thigpen
Add
Pierfais
Ube
Dante
Eences
Jwarty
Pearce
Gear Pravedal
Wits
Poole Robicoli
Helen James Delights Club With Organ Recital
Helen James, daughter of the hostess and West school pipe organ student, entertained twenty five club members with two numbers on the new organ installed at the James home, followed by a refreshment service.
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Helen James
James Home
Guthrie Munhelland Wedding Très belle affair in Monroe
Miss Olive Guthrie stood as bride at Greencoun Bend plantation near Monroe in a nine o clock ceremony attended by family and friends. Rev 000 Bie officiated as guests in garden settings watched bride Miss Clara Guthrie wore brown crepe and Mr Charles Munholland served as best man. After the ceremony the couple left for New York and a reception followed with music and light refreshments.
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Olive Crithrie
S. L. Barksdale
Monroe
Havelock
Olive Standifer Guthrie
Charles Thomas Munholland
Grecoun Bend Plantation
Mar
Grayson Ciathaie
000 Bie
Cuithivie
Clara Coithrie
del Munholland
Mise
Gileni Johnson
Jobut Munbotland
Brink
Sophie Newcouh College
New Orleanus
Pi Belatu Sururily
File Bre
Metbery
Monroe Pan-Hellenic
Judge Allen
Ruston lawyer Munholland wed in city ceremony
Barkadale of Ruston, a Louisiana Bar member, married Munholland’s son, the West Side native and Tulane graduate. He is the junior partner in Munholland and Munholland with his father. Attendees included friends and relatives from out of town.
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Barkadale
Ruston
Louisiana
Munholland
John Marshall Munholland
West Side
Washington-Lee
Tulane
Munholland and Munholland
Kappa Sigme Fraternity
Twelve Policemen Arrested In Drive On Liquor Traffic
In Indianapolis on September 203 the federal government began a liquor traffic crackdown arresting 12 city policemen on conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. U S Marshal Harry Wertz led the arrests following undercover probes that alleged the city was open to liquor and vice and warned of more arrests to come.
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Indianapolis
United States
Harry Wertz
Gale Sweeps England With Much Damage
The first autumn gale swept the British Isles with heavy property damage especially to fruit crops. Isle of Man suffered torrential rain and wind wrecking small craft and flooding low areas. Inhabitants fled to rooftops as rivers swelled and livestock drowned or washed away.
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London
British Isles
Isle of Man
Woman 86 Plays Football and Is Injured in Yard Game
Prattville Alabama 86-year-old Mrs Ella Herbert left in hospital bed after breaking a hip while filling in for children playing a yard football game. She recalls Civil War memories and notes the game has become rougher. she is resting at Fitts Hill hospital with the postponed match in mind.
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Prattville
Ala
Ella Herbert
Fitts Hill Hospital
Girl 16 Killed In First Parachute Jump
In Birmingham a 16 year old girl, Clara Lechner, died during her first parachute jump. She slumped at 2500 feet and neither of her two chutes opened before her body struck a wire atop a roof and fell to the street. Tom Demann, a professional jumper aboard the plane, did not jump.
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Birmingham
Clara Lechner
Tom Demann
Robber Hiding In Store Sneezes Self Into Jail
Evanston police arrest two robbers after a night entry into a store. Aaron Johnson explains a sneeze led to their capture while being taken to jail as Thompson accompanies him. Officer quips about getting something for it, noting about 40 days.
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Evanston
Aaron Johnson
Robert Thompson
Ker
Johnson
Thompson
New York Sheriff Invited to Judge Selection Probe
New York sheriff Thomas Farley of New York County will testify before a special grand jury investigating alleged payments for judicial appointments. Assistant attorney general Penney says Farley will be asked what he knows about candidate selection practices. Mayor Walker and former Tammany chief Gen. Olvany were also invited to appear. The inquiry centers on charges that George P. F. Ewald, a former magistrate, paid for city bench positions in 1997.
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New York
Thomas Farley
New York County
New York City
Penney
Tamminy
Walker
Olvany
Timmany
Haat Pao
Aged Man Faces Murder Charge in Tyler Texas
In Tyler Texas in September 2015 an elderly man prepared to face a murder charge. Details remain sparse as the case moves through preliminary proceedings.
Alabama fugitive Neely arrested for 1884 murder
James Neely, who fled Alabama after being accused in the 1884 killing of Hiram Cooley, was arrested in Kentucky and extradition arranged to Guntersville. Neely, 46 years on the run, admitted his identity and agreed to return for trial, saying the warrant would end years of worry. Cooley’s son had pursued him, and Neely had lived in Ohio and Kentucky with a large family.
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James Neely
Alabama
Neely
Marshall County
Hirman Cooley
Claud D. Scruggs
Guntersville
Ala
Kentucky
A. ©. Cooley
Hiram Cooley
Ohio
Gresham
Smith County
W. L. Neely
Radios in U S Reach Eleven Million Mark
A recent estimate places the number of radio sets in use in the United States at 11,500,000 an increase of 10,000,000 in seven years. A saturation point is forecast at 28,000,000 homes with replacement demand keeping steady business for General Electric Radio.
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United States
General Electric Radio
Divorced After Marital Marriage Ends in Mena
In Mena Arkansas on September 16 a divorce was granted to John T De Shazo a 79 year old Civil War veteran from his 15 year old wife Alice Carter De Shazo whom he married in June 1929. The couple separated soon after their marriage.
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Mena
Ark
John T. de Shazo
Alice Carter de Shazo
de Shazo
Forty Victims Testify To Mobile Grand Jury Over Jamaica Ginger
In Mobile Alabama on September 19 a federal grand jury heard the stories of more than forty victims of the Jamaica ginger concoction causing paralysis of the lower limbs. Court attaches said the panel sought the source of supply and justice for sellers. Over 20 affected testified yesterday with some carried in on stretchers and others using crutches or walking sticks.
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Mobile
Ala
Jamaica
Superintendent Green Hosts Teachers and Young People
Superintendent T A Green of the First Baptist Sunday School Young People department entertained Tech teachers and department members at the church last evening. Music by Yallie Nelson and Harvey Nelson, with Dallas Goss and Zoe Heard on piano and violin. Leaders introduced included Dr G Armstrong, David W Thomas, May Huey, R L Reese, G W Bond, George Lansing, and Nash. Ice cream and cooling fruit punch were served. Rev W J Bolin attended, enhancing the pleasant company.
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T. A. Green
Young People’s Department
First Baptist Sunday School
Tech
Yallie Nelson
Harvey Nelson
Dallas Goss
Zoe Heard
Green
G. Armstrong
David W. Thomas
May Huey
Marriage Licenses Granted in El Dorado
Robert While of El Dorado Arkansas and Mary Frances Houvyowtt of El Dorado obtained marriage licenses confirming their plans to wed in the near term.
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Robert Matrice Parks
el Dorado
Arkansas
Mary Fr Iances Houvyowtt
ElDorado
New Low Death Rate Set In New Orleans August
New Orleans notes a new low August death rate for whites, announced by Dr Willigm H Robin, superintendent of health. The rate per thousand for city residents fell, with the total deaths in August 1930 at 583, lower than August 1923. Outdoor life cited as a probable factor in the decline.
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New Orleans
Willigm H. Robin
Robin
Fire Struggles and Resolve Amid Rural Hardship
In a searing rural scene Marcella and Bob endure heat, drought, and a spreading fire threatening their wheat fields and home. Marcella rallies to water, fight, and save the dwelling as Bob is injured. After the blaze, Bob suggests leaving, but Marcella resolves to stay and face the country’s trials.
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Marcetla
Marcela
Bob
Marcella
Marvens
Senotine
Sparka
Tie House
St Marcella
Hekula
Savings rise in New Orleans banks in July 1900
In New Orleans July savings deposits shown by the Sixth District Federal Reserve Bank rose 12.2 percent from July 1929, totaling 53.1 million dollars versus 47.35 million. The gain was the largest in the district and far above rivals, with the nearest increase under 1.8 million dollars or 3.9 percent.
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New Orleans
Sixth District Federal Bank
Rites Halted By Perspiration On Brow Of Corpse
In Crane Missouri on September 19 mourners gathered for the funeral of Mrs Archie Dunnegan. A perspiration on her forehead paused services as doctors arrived, discovering no embalming. After restorative efforts the funeral resumed with the body re declared dead.
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Crane
Archie Dunnegan
Herbert Hoover Towboat To Have Greatest Power
New Orleans September 19 Major General Ts Q Ashburn chairman of the Inland Waterways Corporation says the river towboat Herbert Hoover now under construction for the Memphis New Orleans barge service will afford the greatest power yet developed on any inland waterway boat. He notes its six foot draft suits it for traffic towage on the route and cites grain moving to New Orleans totaling 1 600 000 bushels. Express self propelled barges can move 16 000 tons from St Louis to New Orleans in eight or nine days.
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New Orleans
Herbert Hoover
Pemphis
Ts. Q. Ashburn
Inlan Waterways Corporation
Ashburn
St. Louis
Sheriff Thigpen Returns From 2 Weeks Vacation
Sheriff A. J. Thigpen returned to Rust on Sunday and resumed duty after a two week rest in Mineral Wells Texas. He was the last of his office crew to take a vacation this year and says the rest left him much better though glad to be back at home and on the job.
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A. J. Thigpen
Rust
Mineral Wells
Texas
Thigpen
Dupre Aged 72 Makes Early Baton Rouge Entrance
In Baton Rouge on September 20 Representative Dupre of St. Landry, 72, greeted early risers at 6 a.m. and declared his candidacy for state treasurer. In the exchange, Webb of Monroe hinted at a potential run for secretary of state. The Dupre birthday was celebrated later in the house.
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Baton Rouge
Dupre
St. Landry
Tandy T. Webb
Monroe
Webb
Purse Dropped From Airplane Recovered From Lake Nokomis
Ruth Goldberg dropped her purse from an airplane 1,000 feet above Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. She hired a boat and found the purse floating at the lake surface within about 20 minutes.
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Mineapolis
Minn
Ruth Goldberg
Lake Nokomis
Tiny Plane Crash Kills Man At Indiana Show
In Muncie Indiana Dixon Davis 29 of Cincinnati was killed instantly when his two cylinder motored plane plunged during a circus display at a local airport. The craft loosened its wings during a roll and dived to the ground near spectators. The plane was billed as one of the smallest in the world.
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Muncie
Ind
Dixon Davis
Cincinimiti
Handir
Davis
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