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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1933

Page

4

Deadline Set for Destroying Government Planted Cotton

August 23 is the deadline for destroying cotton acreage contracted under the federal plan. Parish agent E R Strahan said a wire from J G Lee Jr state administrator of the AAA confirms the date. Less than a dozen tracts remain, with reasons such as flood damage or access issues. three residents have moved cows into condemned patches to boost milk output.

E. R. Strahan Parish J. G. Lee, Jr The Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Succession Sale in Ouachita Parish Monroe LA

Public sale under Fourth District Court to pay debts of Theo F Terzia deceased. Property includes numerous Monroe parcels in Terzia and Elliott Terzia additions, along with standifer street tract and various fractional interests. Sale at Monroe courthouse west front on September 13 1933 with detailed description of lots, blocks and streets.

Theo F. Terzina State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita Fourth District Court Fourth Judicial District Court Ouachita Monroe Louisiana Terzia Theo Pereke Parlor City Lumber Company Parlor City Terminal Heights Theo Terzis Ouschita River Elliott-Terzia Lovers Lane N. R T. F. Terzia Paul Majikowski Ouachita Parish Burg Jones Estate One Heights Monroe, A Theo Terzia Rminal Heights la. B the Heights Meee Heights T. T. Thomas D. T. Clement Clement Sand & Gravel Company City of Lillian T. Barham W. G. Gladney T. P. Mahaffey M. C. Thompson Milton Coverdale District Court of the United States Western District of Isaac Nomey United States District Court Jonesboro Ruston Hodge Parish of Jackson State of Old Central Savings Bank Covington W. E. Leigh John Mason I. A. L. Brunner District Court House Nash Peoples Homestead & Savings Association Zen People’s Homestead & Savings Association Onthia

Nudist Camp Report by A Newspaper Reporter

A Herald Tribune write up describes a Nudist camp near Bear Mountain where Miss Jan Gay runs the facilities. The reporter notes topless swimming and open attire among about 25 nudists, rising to about 80 on a weekend. The piece mentions Miss Gronlin inviting the writer to swim and colorful locals like Button-Button and Miss Emery in the dining area.

H. Allen Smith HIGHL N. Y Jan Gay Bear Mountain Miss Gronlin Mr. Smith Emery Button-Button

Tag Day Planned Here August 19 By TB Association

Ouachita Tuberculosis Public Health association announces a tag day on August 19 where the double barred cross will be sold. Boys and girls will stand at downtown street corners to sell tags. Funds are needed to support relief work until the December seal sale. Milk and other supplies will be provided to those ailing or lacking necessities.

Ouachita Tuberculosis Public Health Association

U. S. Destroyer Readies Departure From Cuba

Havana workers push for labor reforms as U S destroyer sails from Havana while rumors of ex police chief arrest swirl. Government actions against Machado loyalists continue with killings near Havana and Camaguey and a tax moratorium is discussed.

Havana Martinez Saenz Erasmo Delgado Machado Camaguey Ricardo Herrera Alberto Herrera Marcial Herrero

Oldest New Orleans employee dies on voyage

The obituary recalls a longtime New Orleans official and civic leader. A Mason of high rank, charter member of the Elks Lodge and local chess and whist clubs, he helped found the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He shaped the city tax office growth and served in key posts, including secretary to Terrence Wolfe Jr. after 1918 until his death.

New Orleans Elks Club Louisiana Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Orelans Terrence Wolfe, Jr Mr. Shields Wolfe Shields

First Caldwell Cotton Brings 12-Cent Price

The first Caldwell parish bale of the season sold at auction in Columbia to G. E. Rogers for 12 1/2 cents per pound. The cotton, grown by A J Carroll on the Hearne place three miles from Columbia, was ginned free of charge at the J H Wallace gin. The bale weighed...

Columbia Caldwell Parish G. E. Rogers A. J.carroll I.-A. Hearne-place J.-H. Wallace

Slayings and a Self-Strangling Death Tie New York Crimes

John Donovan, 65, was found slain in his Elizabeth New Jersey home in a brutal scene with a gashed head and disordered rooms. James Palermo, a truck driver, was found near a Queens road, trussed as if garroted, echoing a prior case of a convict found similarly staged. Separate note reports a peace treaty among Chinese tongs with NRA praise, while police view peace pacts skeptically.

John Donovan Elizabeth N. J James Palermo Astoria Queens New York Joseph Weshefsky NRA Kiliang Yin

Net Spree for Desperado After Kansas Robbery

An Arkansas Oklahoma and Kansas manhunt stretched over three states for Leroy Wright after a gun battle at the Johnson farm near Siloam Springs. Gene Johnson died from a head wound. his wife was wounded and later jailed. Wright escaped as authorities pursued warrants tied to the McPherson and Weir bank robberies and a police killing.

Springtown Ark Leroy Wright Gene Johnson Wilbur Underhill Kansas Siloam Springs Arkansas Oklahoma Wright Johnson Farm Here Johnson Benton County Bentonville McPherson Kan Picher Oklo Dick Helman Cherokee County Columbus

Supreme Penalty Is Paid By Negro

R T Bennett a Dallas Negro was electrocuted at the Texas state prison in Huntsville for the murder of Mrs Leona Buchanan. He strangled her with a silk stocking in Dallas on December 1 last year. Bennett faced the electric chair calmly and expressed remorse, saying he felt at peace with God. He thanked a pious priest who accompanied him.

Huntsville Tex R. T. Bennett Dallas State Prison Leona Buchanan Pasiaus

Lindbergh Kidnap Ties to Wide Crime Ring

Dallas reports tie the Lindbergh kidnapping to a broad kidnap and robbery gang led by Harvey Bailey now jailed under heavy guard. Federal agents weigh life-term options for Bailey or Albert Bates amid jail break rumors as Dallas streets tighten security around Bates’s cell.

Dallas Texas Charles A. Lindbergh Harvey Bailey Rocky Mountain News Denver Bailey Albert L. Bates Bates Albert T. Clark Clark Charles Assenel Oklahoma

DOJ Operates in Kidnap Case Involving Nash

The Department of Justice acted as operator of a machine gun that killed four officers and their prisoner Frank Nash in Kansas City on June 11 in an attempt to free Nash. Speedy prosecution of Bailey and four others jailed for Nash kidnapping was expected as Special Assistant Attorney General Leslie Salter travels to Oklahoma City to push the case.

Department of Justice Frank Nash Kansas City Nash Bailey Leslie Salter Oklahoma City

State marks time in poisoning case in Greenwood

Dr. Sarah Ruth Dean remains in hospital under guard as prosecutors delay action while the defense seeks a preliminary hearing on murder charges. Dr. John Preston Kennedy, a prominent Jackson surgeon, died August 6 after drinking a whiskey highball prepared by Dr. Dean.

Greenwood Miss Sarah Ruth Dean John Preston Kennedy Arthur Jordan Dean Kennedy Jackson

Two of Four Youths Sentenced in Gatesville Ax Murder

Gatesville Texas August 18 two of four youths accused of the ax murder of Will Leonard a blacksmith at the Gatesville reformatory for boys on June 21 were sentenced. Willard Scott got 99 years Grady Applegate 25 years. The other two youths faces trials next. All four escaped in Leonard s automobile before Leonard was found dying in the shop. Bloodhounds helped recapture them in central Texas hills.

Gatesville Tex Will Leonard Gatesville Reformatory Willard Scott Grady Applegate Leonard Texas

Ten Horsemen Are Indicted in Doping Case

Ten race horse owners managers and trainers were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of violating narcotic laws in doping horses. Principal defendants include A. A. Baroni and Jack Howard.

Chicago Federal Grand Jury A. A. Baroni Jack Howard

Indictments Hit Chicago Race Tracks in Dope Case

Federal probes at Chicago tracks led to indictments of ten individuals including Hal Price Headley of Lexington and trainer Ivan H. Parke. Three minor defendants pleaded guilty and received penitentiary terms for violating the Harrison narcotic act by supplying dope to owners and trainers. The Arlington Park raid on July 20 spurred the charges. Bonds were set at $5,000 for each defendant.

Chicago Hal Price Headley Lexington Marvin Hardin Nelson Edward Southward Louisville Ivan H. Parke Arlington Park

Hale arrested in fatal race track shooting in Beeville

Beeville Texas police report Charlie Hale in custody over the fatal shooting of Ed Willoughby a 67 year old man from Roadstown during an argument at a local race track. The killing stems from long standing ill will dating back to 1914.

Beenville Tex Charlie Hale Ed Willoughby Roadstown

Negro Club Dance At Savoy Promises Celebration

President Frank Perkins of the X. Y. Z. club announces a Monday celebration with a dance at the Savoy ballroom to be attended by club members and others of the race. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with special entertainment starting at 11:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, and the De Luxe Social club will also be represented in the program.

Frank Perkins X. Y. Z. Club Negro Savoy Ballroom DeSiard Tenth Streets de Luxe Social Club

Roosevelt Puts More Life Into Recovery Drive

Recovery administrator Hugh S Johnson defends the NRA program and its oil production controls while signaling possible revisions before submitting to President Roosevelt. He stresses constitutional basis, non favoritism, and enforcement across manufacturers. Ford remains aloof from code support.

Roosevelt Johnson White House E. O. Thompson Texas Railroad Commission NRA

Open Shop Clause Elimination Asked at Hearings

Washington reports the administration demanded elimination of the automobile industry's open shop declaration at the start of code hearings on Friday. A plainspoken warning to the entire business sector accompanied the request.

Washington

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Ad Claims Deep Relief

Cooling Blue Star Ointment melts into pores to deliver medicines that kill itch rash eczema tetter and ringworm. Money back if it fails per advertisement.

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