Monroe War Efforts Highlight Local Liberty and Growth
Local Monroe content recounts patriotism at Camp Greene and funds for soldiers a plea by Mrs Laney for Camp Library Week Library War Council aims to raise a million dollars for books Monroe Chamber of Commerce led by Secretary Scott seeks broader community support for town growth noting wartime plant demand and the need for dues increases to advance development
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Monroe
Union Ecounty
Mra J. Prank Laney
Mra. Laney
Red Cross
Library War Council
Ukraines
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary Scott
Scott
The Work of the Chamber of Commerce in Monroe
The Chamber of Commerce adds value beyond dollars as its secretary drives community progress. Since formation a year ago Monroe sees a $100,000 hotel project, miles of asphalt, street improvements, and strong town promotion in trade journals. Betty Scott leads campaigns boosting food production and local projects like a courthouse rest room.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Court House
Scott
Sammy soldiers clash with language in wartime France
A Collier's account describes U S troops in France struggling to communicate with the French. Soldiers learn phrases from a dictionary and face embarrassing misunderstandings, while negro muleteers greet colonial troops with joy only to stumble over French words. A cable company pass and a DePauw University diploma ease some entries through sentries.
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France
Collier's
Sammy
Collier’s
Polo Grounds
New York
Middle West
de Pauw University
Irate father sues son in law for perjury in court
In Judge Lemmonds court an enraged father pursued his son in law for perjury after he ran away with the daughter. The anxious father argued against haste in marriage and sought justice, while the daughter watched. The case centers on possible penitentiary punishment for the son in law.
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Lemmond
Monroe High School approves student conduct rules
The Monroe high school teachers adopt a uniform discipline policy to improve cooperation with parents. Offenses include noise, talking without permission, line disruptions, impertinence, and failure to respond to teachers. Three or more offenses lead to suspensions and possible expulsion. after a third offense parents receive a warning note.
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Ko Ine Manor
Tne Jsournal
Monroe High School
Alien
W. A. White, Jr
Prin
Happenings in Vance Sunday School Meeting Postponed
The Journal notes visits and family events in Vance with several residents traveling and hosting relatives from Charlotte Marvin and Monroe. A Sunday school meeting is postponed to next Sunday at 11 o clock due to farmers busy with crops. residents urged to attend by ten for reorganization.
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Vance
Stouts
Mattle J. Ritch
Charlotte
E. L. Conder
Newp
R. Conder
Horn
W. R. Yandle
Sarah
A. A. Rodden
Mary
Cora
Marvin Fiiday
Oscar and
Luther Sutton
J. P. Hargett
F. M. Yandia
Wesiv
M. D. Gurley
M. EB
Weighing Cotton Charge Raised to Ten Cents at Waxhaw
The Waxhaw cotton weighing fee increased to ten cents per bale from eight, split evenly between seller and buyer. The act, effective March 6, originated from North Carolina’s General Assembly and was sent to Crow by J. N. Price of the prior legislature.
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Waxhaw
Crow
Mr. Crow
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Union County
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THE
Monroe Journal
G. M. and
R. F. Beasley
John Beasley
Journal Building
Jefferson and
Beasley Streets
Camp Greene
Teddy Roosevelt
Pompadour LaFollette
Kansas City
New York Company
Mason and Dixon Tne
Gaston Means
Chamber of Commercce
U.S
McWhirter
N. Price
Stein Bloch
Monroe Hardware Co
Maine, Hayne, Franklin and Morgan Streets
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