06 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
1
The piece by Elizabeth Akers Allen contemplates human endurance through famine thirst bereavement and sorrow. It contrasts pain with tenacity noting death’s timing cannot be forced yet life persists through terrible trials and the comfort of shared care.
Pattern directions for 1935 home sewing project selecting cotton linen or crepe de chine. Clear guidance on fabric choice and basic technique offered for hobbyists.
Anne Adams pattern 1905 features a bodice slit for a plaid bow and neck revers plus epaulets on the short frock. Available sizes 12 through 20 with yardage details for size 16. Include 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern. orders go to Monroe News Star Pattern Department New York City.
Members of Monroe Y W C A clubs enjoyed a barbecue supper at May Bernstein’s country home with Miss Lucile Godwin directing games and outdoor activities for about thirty guests. The event featured ribs potato salad rolls cake iced tea and a setting under old oaks.
At the Paramount a reviews praised Twenty Million Sweethearts starring Dick Powell and Ginger Rogers with Pat O’Brien, plus Ted Fio Rito’s orchestra. The Capitol screens Wild Gold set in 1849 Kernville with John Boles, Claire Trevor, and Harry Green as leads. Roger Imhof as the prospector, with Ruth Gillette leading the Golden Girls troupe.
An advertisement promises fast relief for eczema itch and rashes. It claims the ointment melts into the skin and drives medicines into pores to kill germs and end itching. The product is described as soothing and non burning with a pleasant odor.
Tuesday schedules include the Catholic Altar society 3 p.m. at First Baptist, W M A and Presbyterian Auxiliary meetings at 3 30, Circle 8 at 8 p.m. with Mrs Bailey, and Circle arrangements at various South Carolina and Carolina addresses. Wednesday mentions Logtown Sewing circle at 2 30 with Mrs Granberry. Travel notes cover several residents motoring to New Orleans and Shreveport with returns to Monroe fellows.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday morning at 19 o'clock in the parish courthouse. Only routine business matters are expected to be discussed.
Mr and Mrs Ochis Day announce the birth of a son born Monday at their home 1012 1-2 DeSiard Street. A separate fact notes there are over 6,000 mines in 30 states producing about 509 million tons of coal annually.
Judith Lane, determined to push ahead with Big Tom Bevins Rio Diablo dam despite tensions with Norman Vale, travels toward Laredo and arrives to a welcomed reception by the dam workers and families. Delphy accompanies her, funding travel from savings and a rough past, as Judith contemplates the looming will contest and family disputes. Tomorrow, Judy makes a speech.
Martin H. Kennelly announced the election of southern regional members to the regional administrative board under the moving and storage code. Region 6 includes Alabama Mississippi South Carolina New Orleans Georgia Florida with J. J. Woodside Jr. Atlanta T. F. Cathcart Atlanta Carl F. Wittichen Birmingham G. E. Butler New Orleans E. C. Lowry Montgomery G. C. Harris Birmingham Region 11 covers Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana excluding New Orleans S. J. Beauchamp Jr. Little Rock S. T. Davis Tulsa.
N. C. Townsend of Shreveport Ben Hurwitz as temporary chairman Houston Dean Clark of El Paso L. C. Absbott of Fort Worth listed among convention participants and local organizers.
Directors of the Standard Oil company of Indiana vote a 25 cent a share dividend payable Sept. 15 to stockholders of record Aug. 15. Snapping turtles are unable to eat unless their heads are under water.
Doctors regularly prescribe the laxative ingredient in Feen a minet delicious mint chewing gum laxative. Feena mint is complete acting and thorough, refreshing and easy on the stomach. Safe for children and effective for adults, it helps you stay on schedule.
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