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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1932

Page

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Fish racket warned as 27000 game fish moved in bayous

State conservation agent F. L. Cox issued a public warning against keeping undersize game fish after about 27 000 fish were turned into Bayou DeSiard and private ponds. He said public cooperation will enforce laws and that buyers face prosecution alongside fishers. Sid Joyner was arrested on four counts and bond set at 250. Salvaging 10 000 to 15 000 fish from Black Bayou will relocate them to Bayou DeSiard and ponds.

F. L. Cox Mr. Cox Sid Joyner Monroe Twin Cities Cox Black Bayou West Monroe Illinois Central Railroad Bayou DeSiard

Bragging Rum Runner Sought in Lindbergh Case

Police intensify hunt for an unnamed Jersey rum runner who boasted about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder. He claims to know several involved and may hold key details as the investigation widens. John Hughes Curtis and "Jassie" the ransom payer are also active in related efforts.

Hopewell N. J Jersey East John Hughes Curtis Flemington Jassie New England

Knights of Columbus begin annual sessions in Baton Rouge

T H McMillan B J Renaud and L H Krogmire attend the annual convention in Baton Rouge today and tomorrow. Efforts aim to secure the 1933 convention for Monroe to mark the council's twenty fifth anniversary. The Monroe chamber of commerce aids delegates in the bid.

T. H. McMillan B. J. Renaud L. H. Krogmire Baton Rouge Knights of Columbus Monroe Chamber of Commerce

Califor­nian Fruits to Be Sold in Florida Markets

Tampa Florida May 21 California citrus fruit will be offered for sale in Florida within the next week marking the first time in 15 years that California fruit has been allowed within Florida borders Florida citrus exchange officials said A state plant board ruling had blocked imports but was recently modified to permit importation after Florida's crop has been marketed

Tampa Fla California Florida Florida Citrus Exchange State Plant Board

Unborn Mouse Skin Sparks Cancer Growth Debate

The article surveys sensational claims of rapid wealth in Wall Street from a Senate hearing, then pivots to science news about Rockefeller Institute researchers using embryonic mouse skin to halt cancer growth. It notes a substance in unborn mammal skin that regulates cellular growth, with broader implications for disease.

Rockefeller Institute Rockefeller

Winners in last ad contest given

After counting votes in the annual high school ad contest John G Turk, senior at St Matthew's, won the grand prize of 60 dollars for the Seven O Seven service station ad. Hazel Mitchell led in purses for Ouachita parish high with 1178 votes.

John Turk St. Matthew’s High News-Star John G. Turk St. Matthew's High School Central Savings & Trust Co Ruth Murphy Neville High Brook-Mays & Co Hazel Mitchell Ouachita Parish News-Star— World Publishing Company Dorothy Jo Smith St. Matthew's Monroe Frank Renfro

Ouachita Lawmakers Return Home For Budget Balancing

Louisiana legislators from Ouachita Parish came back from Baton Rouge to prepare for the capital budget battle this week. Senator James A. Noe proposed a constitutional amendment to stabilize and consolidate nonbonded debt by pledging up to two mills for up to 25 years, excluding New Orleans. Noe plans to resume duties in Baton Rouge tomorrow and join other locals in the budget fight.

Louisiana Ouachita Parish Baton Rouge James A. Noe New Orleans Noe

Monroe Chamber Opposes Sugar Freight Rate Gut

The Monroe chamber of commerce will oppose the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad sugar rate cut to 20 cents per 100 pounds at a future public service commission hearing. H. J. Fernandez, Monroe traffic bureau manager, said the hearing would be held soon and that equitable rates are sought to keep both rail and water carriers in operation.

Louisiana Public Service Commission Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad Shreveport Alexandria Monroe Chamber of Commerce H. J. Fernandez Monroe Traffic Bureau Fernandez Chamber of Commerce Louisiana and Arkansas Line

Foreign War Vets Visit Alexandria Hospital Today

Members of the Rodney J. Hobbs post 1809 drum and bugle corps and post auxiliary will leave Monroe at 7 30 this morning for Alexandria to present a program for disabled veterans at the government hospital at 2 15 this afternoon. The Red Cross headquarters will host the show and beds will receive earphones to hear the music. The program includes songs dances and musical numbers with master of ceremonies Ben Rosenthal of Alexandria.

Drum and Bugle Rodney J. Hobbs Post Auxiliary Monroe Alexandria Government Hospital Red Cross Mary Wilber McKee Jackson Brothers Armandine Renaud William Fox Max Kulcke John Young M. E. Dupont Dupont Henry Hartman Steve Alford J. M. McKee E. G. Courtney Jack Meador John Bob Young Ben Rosenthal

Funeral of W. M. Green Held in Richland Parish

The 83 year old Rayville resident W. M. Green died Saturday morning and was laid to rest in an Episcopal service at Rayville with Rev. E. F. Hayward and Bishop William Mercer Green officiating. The body was sent to Memphis for interment. Surviving children include Edward Green and J. B. Green of Rayville, R. Green of Jackson, Miss., and Mrs. H. H. Johnson of Chicago.

W. M. Green Rayville Episcopal Church E. F. Hayward Grace Church William Mercer Green Mississippi Memphis Tenn Illinois Central Edward Green J. B. Green R. Green Jackson, Miss H. H. Johnson Chicago

Picnic Cancelled by Ouachita Jr College Students

The Spanish and French classes of Ouachita Junior College postponed their planned picnic and swimming party at Lazarre's Point from yesterday to next Saturday due to unsettled weather conditions.

Lazarre’s Point Ouachita Junior College

Kate B Stafford to open homemakers exposition and school

Mrs. Kate B Stafford of St. Louis will direct the News Star World annual home makers exposition and cooking school in the Central grammar school auditorium, Wood and St John streets, Tuesday through Friday at 3 pm with a special 8 pm session Friday. Gifts valued over 800 dollars will be given by Monroe merchants to attendees.

Kate B. Stafford News-Star—World Monroe Merchants News-Star St. Louis Central Grammar School Wood and St. John Streets Monroe Stafford

Two Men Arrested After Poolroom Fight

Two men, H. A. Brown and Murphy Kennedy, were arrested at the Mid way pool hall last night by police after an alleged altercation and charged with fighting. Brown was released on a $25 bond, Kennedy held in jail in lieu of bond.

H. A. Brown Murphy Kennedy Midway Pool Hall Brown Kennedy

Feazel to push bill for Northeast Louisiana charity hospital

Representative W. C. Feazel announced a bill will seek state funds to establish a charity hospital serving Northeast Louisiana with Monroe as its site. He urged civic groups to back the measure, noting current hardships sending patients to Shreveport or New Orleans and suggesting a refurbished sanitarium south of Monroe could cut costs.

Monroe Louisiana W. C. Feazel Feazer Shreveport New Orleans Ouachita Mississippi Vicksburg Natchez Feaze Chambers of Commerce Feazel

Wolf Exhibit At Forsythe Park Zoo Promises Gentle Display

A two year old timber wolf donated by Caldwell Parish Hunt Club will be shown at Forsythe Park Zoo. Presented in Columbia and now on display the animal is described as quiet and less wild in captivity. Other exhibits include bear cubs and a late afternoon wrestling bout.

Caldwell Parish

Woman Flier Earhart First to Fly Atlantic Solo From Newfoundland

Amelia Earhart Putnam, first woman to fly the Atlantic alone, landed in Ulster after a perilous 14 hour 34 minute crossing from Harbor Grace Newfoundland. She bypassed fog and fire danger, plans to continue to Croydon England in a borrowed plane, leaving her red and gold monoplane for shipment home.

Culmore Ulster North Ireland Amelia Earhart Putnam Atlantic Harbor Grace Newfoundland Croydon England Charles A. Lindbergh York-Paris Lindbergh George Palmer Putnam New York

No New Taxes Call During Gov Allen Inaugural

The governor pledges no additional property taxes while seeking relief for taxpayers. The piece argues against any new levies and urges economy, debt reduction, and bank loan revisions to avert a deeper financial crisis in Louisiana.

Gov. Allen

Report clears steering as cause of Hager crash memorial day plans

An official report states Robert L. Hager's fatal North Third street crash was not due to a broken steering rod. It suggests a two car collision near a pole and notes hub caps missing from Hager's car. Memorial day services by the American Legion will be held at First Baptist Church with Rev. L T Hastings.

Robert L. Hager North Third Street L. V. Tarver Grayson Hager First Baptist L. T. Hastings American Legion The Legion Hastings L. A. Stuke St. John

Girls Chorus Program At McClendon Tonight

Reverend G E Goodman announces the Louisiana Children’s Baptist home girls chorus will perform at McClendon this evening at 7 45. The public is invited to attend.

Warmer Monroe Joins Nation's Warm Spots in Weather Record

Yesterday Monroe stood as one of the warmest U S cities reporting weather for the 24 hours ending 8 p m Only Jacksonville Fla topped its 86 70 A high of 82 and a low of 64 were recorded in Monroe Birmingham Little Rock Vicksburg Memphis Atlanta Chicago Denver New Orleans and New York also listed temperatures with various highs and lows.

Monroe Jacksonville Fla Birmingham Little Rock Vicksburg Memphis Atlanta Chicago Denver New Orleans New York

Buckhorn Levee Talks Hint at Possible Agreement

H J Fernandez and W L Ethridge say a workable accord may emerge over Buckhorn bend levee construction as new bids near opening in Rayville on June 2. Landowner signatories push to place levees closer to the river, with open sections kept if disputes persist and emergency buildup planned.

Rayville Buckhorn Bend H. J. Fernandez Monroe Traffic Bureau W. L. Ethridg Tensas Basin Mr. Ethridge Levee Board Fernandez Ethridge State Board of Engineers

Giant seaplane reaches Azores on Germany route

The DC-X giant seaplane, after lifting from Holyrood Nild, landed at Horta harbor in the Azores at 7:55 p.m. EST on the third leg of its homeward flight to Lake Constance, Switzerland. The 100 passenger craft with a 13 member crew including purser Franken Antonia Strassman, logged a taxiing delay before mooring.

New York Lake Constance Switzerland Holyrood Nild Horta Azores Radio Marine Corporation Franken Antonia Strassman Amelia Earhart Putnam Culmore Northern Ireland

Postoffice Architects May Go to Washington

It is probable that J. W. Smith and Associates who drew plans for the local post office will be summoned to Washington to confer with James E. Wetmore, supervising architect for the U S government, on final approval. Rep Riley J Wilson was quoted as optimistic that work on the building will begin soon.

J. W. Smith

Man Commits Suicide Two Years After Wife's Death

In I'Come Mississippi on May 21 John Feigler aged 53 killed himself with a shotgun two years after his wife died. He had been unemployed for years. His son Henry, 22, was obtaining a Red Cross aid permit at the time.

John Feigler Feigler Henry Red Cross

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Arthur Brisbane King Features Ocean Senate Banking and Currency Committee Wall Street Yesteryear Monroe Chamber 10 Alex Foreign Wars Richland Parish Homemakers Charity Hospital Black Bear Cubs General Fund United States I.C.U Allen Ellender House First Baptist Church Isle Germany Postoffice Washington
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