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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1936
Page
2
Congress moved toward final action on several measures as conferees drafted a compromise on an anti price discrimination bill to protect independent retailers. A lobbyist registration bill awaits conference report approval from both houses.
An old drug ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Off Crosules as a safe kidney and bladder stimulant and diuretic. It promises relief from weak kidneys, irritated bladder, backache, and leg cramps with a 35 to 45 cent price at drug stores. The copy contains patter about safety and recalls and urges readers to buy authentic bottles.
Mr and Mrs A D Hogan travel with Mr and Mrs Merrill D Walls returning toward Pontiac Michigan after a double wedding in San Francisco. They deem the paradise costly yet paradisiacal while in route to the South Seas. A separate report from Columbus Mississippi notes a Gore Lowndes county farmer injured when a bus is struck by a Mobile and Ohio engine nearby. Railway earnings in France show an 11 percent drop from last year.
Throngs attend a garden festival as Kiwanis and Home Demonstration clubs parade decorated autos. Local merchants fund prizes for numerous exhibits while a loudspeaker broadcasts events inside the show building. Winners list includes many individuals for vegetables and flowers. vegetables will be sold to defray show expenses and flowers given to ill persons.
Investigators identify Victor Nicholas Schultz as the man who spoke at a May 12 gathering where the abduction of Charles A Poole was planned. Schultz says he was invited by a fellow worker in an auto plant to denounce communism and that the Black Legion issue followed. Ricca notes the next step was action by Black Legion officers and others charged.
In Quitman a daughter Carrie Marie was born May 29 to Mr. and Mrs. James Alderman. In Harrisonburg a son Kenneth Earl arrived May 25 for Mr. and Mrs. M B Curry, with paternal grandparents listed. A daughter Mary Atina was born at St Francis Sanitarium Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Fr. David Dunn of West Monroe. The report notes a Monroe electrician and mentions wool qualities in a separate line.
Residents condemned the act after pet dogs at the homes of Clyde Brown M C Redmond and Pridlesata Ellis Jr were found poisoned. Dr T A Mitchell called the injuries a tragedy for children, while owners denied the dogs caused any disturbances and urged a warning against such cruel acts.
In St Joseph Louisiana on June 6 the new Tensat parish officers are sworn in Sheriff F Tf Coleman and deputies Mise Rosa Massony and Marable Harper.
D. B. Coor serves as clerk of court and Mrs. Ed ward J. Lynch is deputy clerk with Dr. H. C. Denison acting as coroner in the matter.
James B. Castell of New Orleans became department commander of the Louisiana United Spanish War Veterans at the 6th annual encampment in New Iberia. Harry A. Mackie of Covington rose to senior vice-department commander and Ira H. Dial of DeRidder was elected junior vice commander as officers were chosen and next year’s encampment city picked.
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