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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1940
Page
1
The Ouachita Amateur Radio Club plans an exhibition next weekend with participants from the local radio community. Organizers invite enthusiasts and the public to observe demonstrations and learn radio setup basics.
The Ouachita Valley Amateur Radio club plans a 30 hour emergency communications contest with multi stage transmitters COMM receivers and a gasoline powered generator on a truck. Operators will split shifts to keep the station on air and visitors are welcome during the event.
Moscow asserts the mutual aid pact framework after seizing eastern Poland and demands Lithuanian cooperation. Lithuania capitulates at 9 am, agreeing to host Soviet garrisons, dismiss officials, and cede Vilna as part of the 1939 accord. Gloria Vanderbilt named a society beauty finalist at Greentree charity sail. Skunks eat hairy caterpillars then roll them to remove hairs.
Left behind and cast adrift by war, several French children are cared for by a local tailor who provides shelter and care as families flee to safety. The story highlights resilience as youngsters adapt to a new, supportive environment.
Report of German forces driving through the Maginot defense and advancing toward Paris as France battles on. Roosevelt pledges aid to Reynaud while clarifying no military commitment, Britain seeks unity, and Italy and Britain clash in North Africa amid a widening warfront.
Mr and Mrs Jack Corbin announce the birth of a son on June 7 in the Janesville area. Mr and Mrs Curtin Hines announce the birth of a son on June 7 in Walnut Grove. Mr and Mrs George Nolan May announce a daughter Nancy Jo born June 13 at a Lake Charles hospital. Mrs May formerly Miss Agnes Thomas of Clarks. Mrs W J Thomas of Clarks travels to Sulphur to be with her daughter and granddaughter.
A refresher course on cancer by Dr Maurice V Jing of the Bernard Free Skin and Cancer hospital in St Louis will be held in six central Louisiana communities. Public talks will cover skin cancer melanoma breast cancer and lip cancer. The public session is Thursday at 3 pm June 20 at the Virginia hotel in Baton Rouge.
The Southern Baptist convention wrapped up business sessions in Baltimore approving resolutions condemning war and disapproving Roosevelt's envoy to the Vatican. Final sessions set for tomorrow with Dr. George W. Truett delivering the principal sermon.
Western Star Lodge No. 24 and Graham Surghnor Lodge No. 383 host an old fashioned barbecue for members and families at Bernstein Park on Friday at 6 p.m. Open pit cooking expected draws a large Mason attendance. Committee includes three members from each lodge led by M. S. Harrison Vernon Atkins and J. W. White from Western Star and Ray Cole Frank Mead and Harry Ulrich from Graham Surghnor.
Kilpatrick has bought the entire interests of L. P. Abernathy and H. M. Venable in Standard Office and Supply Company. J. D. Petty becomes treasurer, Irvin Kilpatrick secretary, and Clarence Du Bos vice president and sales manager. Kilpatrick remains president and general manager. policies stay the same.
Miss Terry Sue Tidwell won first prize on a doll carriage bicycle with the 18 inch trophy and five dollars. Billy Pedadio captured second on Uncle Sam’s patriotic bike and chose an air rifle. The Mayflower, led by H M Butler, earned third with a skate prize. Fourth went to Miss Johnnie McCarthy for a tennis racquet. Georgia Tucker playground won a croquet set for most entries. Judges included E P Apperson Miss Lucyle Godwin and Sergeant J M Busby.
A Beaufort fisherman reported catching three blackfish at once using two hooks. One hook pierced the mouth of one fish and caught another, while the second hook on the line snagged the third fish.
The piece argues that Adolf Hitler seeks starvation rather than invasion to subdue Britain as Germany controls Norway Denmark Belgium and most of continental Europe. It notes Britain’s dependence on sea lifelines and the growing threat from German sea and air power while praising Britain’s naval strength and strategic position.
Congress discussion on amending the neutrality act to allow American ships to carry supplies to allied ports draws sharp splits. Senator Austin signals support for removing cash and carry provisions, while Senator Nye and others oppose any change.
Bert Cutting dives in a crude helmet to the Wabash river bottom each day collecting mussels for sale to button factories. Blind since 18, 45, he supports his mother and a large family with this unusual living in New Haven. He calls himself fortunate.
Samuel Z Slaton six year old of Route 1 West Monroe died at home Saturday morning at 8 15 funeral services Sunday at 3 pm Pleasant Grove Baptist church near Choudrant officiating with Rev Tom Mitchell and Rev Burgess Chaudrant interment in Pleasant Grove cemetery He is survived by his widow Nina Slaton four sons Ernest Marilon Slaten Herbert L Slaten and WH Slaton five daughters Mrs W W Medaries Miss Hazel Bonnie Slaton Mrs J A Breen and Grace Slaton Pallbearers will be friends of the family Dixie Funeral home in charge of arrangements
A wartime observer recalls German occupation scenes in Paris, noting fires around St. Ger main and a subdued city. He describes German officers saluting at the tomb of a soldier as iconic Paris landmarks show no damage and few civilians on silent streets. The piece contrasts prewar bustle with a halted capital under occupation.
Observer recounts a coastal to Paris route via Amiens and Le Bourget. German bombers devastate Amiens while the cathedral remains undamaged. A pontoon bridge ferries the Oise as French resistance affects German advance at Weygand line.
Governor's first month saves payrolls total 4 million while open caucuses push reforms. Bills on fiscal code reorganizations face next week votes amid protests from independents and former Long faction. Lawmakers aim to finish without a special session despite key reforms awaiting floor action.
Meridian Mississippi junior chamber of commerce members will host delegations from Gulfport Natchez and Alexandria Louisiana. The visitors will join Meridian for a caravan to the national convention in Washington.
Miss Arline McElroy Scruggs, formerly visiting Mr and Mrs H P Smith in West Monroe, has returned to her home in Paris Tennessee.
Jack Thatcher and Thomas Feazel, Ouachita Parish High School 1940 graduates, win Harvard freshman and national scholarships. Thatcher, valedictorian, gains a national award with 1000 for first year and 1200 each subsequent year. Feazel receives a $500 freshman award. Both from West Monroe and will be Harvard roommates next fall.
Corriere Della Sera says war bulletin described an air attack on a Provence coast airport. Planes were staged with empty tanks after unloading from an American ship and the airfield was reduced to wreckage. Moscow reports a covenant on frontier settlement with Germany was concluded after five days of talks.
In Balboa Canal Zone the liner Conte Biancamano, sheltering in international waters after Italy entered the war, was attacked by a United States marshal in an admiralty libel suit brought by Asiatic Petroleum against the Italian line. The incident adds tension as wartime actions unfold.
The Winnipeg grain exchange trading floor was stilled as Rev. George R. Calvert rector of St. Matthew's Anglican church led members in prayer for the allied cause.
A defense bill is approved with a proposed 250 million dollar increase. If approved, Treasury would bill all income taxpayers for the additional amount due. The amendment would tax 1840 income at 10 percent, payable on March 15 next year.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a harmless diuretic for kidney trouble. It claims the product supports kidney filtering, reduces night awakenings, backache, and nervousness, and has helped for 50 years. It urges readers to buy a 35 cent package at drugstores and seek the original genuine box with the Gold Medal.
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