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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1934
Page
6
The Monroe Central Trades and Labor council plans a Labor Day af fair on September 3 at Bernstein Park led by H S Chilton. Activities start 9 am with speaking, barbecue, contests, games and other features. Prominent labor leaders from north Louisiana and south Arkansas invited. larger attendance expected.
Harry Hughes, 50, a World War II veteran and fisherman, was struck and killed by a G. M. and N. freight train early today near Little Woods on the outskirts of New Orleans. The report notes a fact about fuel oil producing heat equivalent to coal.
The weekly Y's Men club meeting is set for 6 30 p m Wednesday at Hotel Frances. Roumaine Peters will run the entertainment for the session announced Tuesday.
A futuristic Pan-American Rocket car named Mars Express will parade Monroe and West Monroe streets on Thursday and Friday. J L Warren of Pan-Am Petroleum announces the car designed by expert engineers and featuring a Man from Mars depiction. A road map to Mars will be presented to two mayors at a Pan-Am ceremony. A 6 000 year old stone letter found in Chicago is also noted.
Oswald P Thompson died suddenly at home 207 North Fifth street West Monroe after a heart attack Sunday. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev E E Huntsberry officiating. Interment in Hasley cemetery. Survived by widow four sons A J J W Oliver and William Thompson all of West Monroe and daughter Mrs J H Parker of West Monroe. He belonged to First Baptist Church West Monroe.
A travel through seasonal building trends explains why summer lags in activity. Favorable midseason labor surplus lowers bids and hot weather improves curing for plaster paint and concrete, reducing cracking and delays. Bring plans out now for estimates and potential cost savings versus waiting.
Shreveport voters cast ballots on a proposed city charter restoring the aldermanic form, replacing the current commission system. If approved, the change would create a mayor, 15 aldermen from 12 wards and three at large, taking effect this fall.
From the humid north coast of California comes the Redwood. These giant trees reach up to 375 feet in height and 25 feet in diameter with over 2000 years of age in the rings. The timber area spans about one million acres and yields durable outdoor wood prized for outdoor furniture and decor.
New colors and patterns for oil cloth broaden its use as wall coverings and decor. Washable surface easily removes smudges from nursery areas. Decorators cover chair pads and make kitchen wall shades with inexpensive oil cloth options.
The plan calls for modernization of viable homes, stimulation of economically justified new construction, demolition of obsolete buildings by discouraging repairs, and repair of industrial structures. It creates two agencies, HCIC with 200 million and FSLIC with 100 million, to insure private financing for home construction and repairs. The aim is to unlock financing, spur employment, and provide tangible wealth amid a housing slowdown.
The feature outlines Banbury Cross a compact home with red brick walls or stucco and wood shingles. It highlights an uneven mortar joint detail, a dovecote, timber trusses, a balcony hall, first floor master or guest suite, an open wood screen divider, built in kitchen cabinetry, large upstairs bedrooms with closets, insulation near the roof, a basement storage area, and hardwood floors except for kitchen and bath with linoleum.
During recent years wall paper has come again into vogue and it offers washable new designs. Avoid large all over designs in small rooms and choose small regular patterns. Lozenge and diaper papers suit cramped spaces. Scenic papers add space to hallways and long rooms. Stripes should not be used in narrow rooms. Bold patterns draw attention from architectural defects. Darker patterns at the bottom are common in modern papers and colors should harmonize with wood trim to tie the room together.
On Celebes Island brides of the Bugis tribe are drugged three days prior to their wedding to ensure fidelity by preventing them from gazing at other men. The practice aims to maintain marriage focus and social harmony within the community.
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