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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1933
Page
2
The article recalls President Roosevelt and family at the White House Christmas, wartime context, and a Vatican appeal as nations face war, shortages, and a cold wave. It notes a deadly train wreck, preholiday business, and local stories including a deputy chief’s wife riding after a recent operation and an ex-convict labor figure posting bond.
A Sunday incident at a residence near 611 in the evening led to an arrest after a reported battle in the living area. Police and witnesses described a tense scene as officers intervened and took a man into custody.
A Monroe man, requested to remain unnamed, withdrew 25 dollars in crisp one dollar bills and distributed one to twenty five children near DeSiard Street, sharing a simple act of generosity that brought them joy. The gesture embodies Christmas spirit and unselfish love, urging broader yearly charity.
Zuni Indians observe a sacred fast during Kishmas while three midnight services mark Christmas in Monroe. Grace Episcopal and St. Matthew's Catholic host elaborate music and sermons, with a St Francis chapel mass also held, drawing large crowds despite planned door closures.
Residents of Monroe and West Monroe celebrated a real Christmas with Santa Claus more generous than in recent years. Sunday marked the winding up of preparations for the holiday as the Good Fellows completed their campaign and Salvation Army baskets aided the less fortunate through Welfare programs.
In Birmingham 31 people were treated in hospitals for burns and other injuries from Christmas fireworks. None were in serious condition. Officials estimate dozens more were treated in drug stores and homes for minor injuries.
Philadelphia merchants received a Christmas surprise as a three day general transport strike ended. Union leaders halted the walkout after a telegram from international headquarters revealed opposition from the Teamsters. The council converted the general strike into individual actions by four locals including taxicab drivers and milk and laundry drivers.
Mrs. W. H. Hammett sixty year old proprietor of the Como rooming house at 504 12 DeSiard street was found dead in her bed at 1130 a.m. Sunday Coroner C. L. Mengis conferred and ruled death from natural causes A brief funeral service is planned at Peters funeral chapel Monday afternoon time to be announced.
New Haven state university supported symphony orchestra relies on public school woodwind and brass players due to shortage of instrumentalists. Professor William Lyon Phelps has led the group for 21 years and Dean David Stanley Smith of Yale School of Music is its longtime leader.
George McCranie 55 was hit by westbound Illinois Central train No 201 while walking on tracks between North Third and North Second streets in Monroe at 9 45 Monday morning. He suffered serious injuries including a possible fractured shoulder and internal injuries and was rushed to St Francis sanitarium. The cowcatcher knocked him off the track but his body landed a few feet north of the main line. witness says slowing the train may have saved him. The article continues on the 8th page.
Fuller, slashed with a knife during a four man brawl on Natchitoches street in West Monroe, was reported resting as comfortably as could be expected at St. Francis hospital. J. C. Brooks, 19, is jailed as a suspect. others named in the fight include W. F. Brooks, 39, and Hugh Poe.
Holy Cross Apostolic Church in New York shuttered after Archbishop Leon Tourian is stabbed to death during the Sunday morning service. Police say two men were detained on homicide charges. details of attackers and motive point to pro Soviet sentiment amid wartime tensions.
Twenty nine countries increased purchases from the United States in the first nine months of 1933 according to a survey by the U S Chamber of Commerce and the foreign commerce department. Gains include Italy 20.1 percent Belgium 3 Spain 3.4 Poland and Danzig 113.9 Portugal 18.8 Finland 7 Romania 144 Mexico 14.9 Argentina 9.5 Brazil Panama 3 Colombia 45 Venezuela 154 Dutch West Indies 474 Dominican Republic 15.
Baton Rouge Louisiana December 25 J Y Sanders Jr sixth district candidate in the citizens election rested today after a Christmas eve rally in Gonzales He will close his stump tour with an election night rally at the community club Sanders contests the district election of Mrs Bolivar E Kemp as sixth district congresswoman without a primary election.
Paris reports 193 dead in a disaster near Lagny twenty miles from Paris as the Strasbourg express collided with the Nancy Express in heavy fog. Among the victims was statesman Paul Morel and his wife. hundreds more injured as rescue crews work through wreckage and officials probe cause amid national mourning and a planned Wednesday ceremony.
New Orleans faces an uncertain date for the mayoral race between Hieu Walmaley and Huey P. Long on the slate with Francis Williams as an independent. C.S. Barnes says voter rolls stay open this week, despite earlier closure. Orleans Parish Democratic chairman Jules Grasser says late registrants may vote depending on the primary date. The party committee meets January 2 to set the official election date.
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