Yesterday's News

REFUGEE FUND TO BE HELPED IN NATIONAL PLAN

Strand Theater is expected to be crowded January 26 when the Southern Amusement Company, cooperating with several thousand other theaters and motion picture companies in the nation, will turn over all collections from the box offices to the European refugee fund.

Pastor issues full statement on bathing beauties

The Rev. John J. Windt, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church here, today issued a statement explaining the Church's stand on bathing beauty contests.

Jennings-Elton highway may be completed

A few weeks ago, a road district was formed of parts of Jefferson Davis and Allen parishes, to build a hard surfaced road to connect with the Pelican highway.

FORMER BULLDOG STAR RECALLS SPORTS EVENTS AT JENNINGS HIGH SCHOOL

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The man once known in Jennings as the "human battering ram" recently sent a letter to the Jennings Public Library that contained some interesting facts for local history buffs, particularly in the football area.

Financial destruction

The merchants of this town deserve the patronage of the people of this community. They are a party, and a very important part, of the community. They pay a very considerable portion of the taxes of the town and of the country. They contribute to the support of the churches and other social institutions, and make possible many things the community would not have if they were not here.

Cases heard in city court; Texan gets 45 days in jail

Eighteen cases, mostly minor traffic violations, were on the docket in City Court last night.

Don’t play with stray Pekingese

Warning to parents!

Consolidated high school considered for Roanoke

The Ward II Committee of the Jeff Davis Parish School Board has another option to consider in the building program proposal for the four Jennings schools — to build a consolidated high school in Roanoke which would be attended by the Jennings and Welsh students.

Info sought on Union soldiers of area

Fifty-one Union soldiers are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, many miles away from their native land…but in actuality, many may not be buried that far from their descendants.

Martin Abbie inducted in colorful rites to succeed father at Elton

Martin Abbie is the new Chief of the Coushatta Indian tribe at Elton.