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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1941

Page

4

Evening at the Colony Theatrical Murder Mystery Unfolds

In New York Eve North is feared dead by poisoning as colleagues debate suspects. Greeley Morris denies links to Lee Gray while Peterson and Crowley probe a drugstore pay phone trace. Jinx warns Troy of police grilling as a new lead emerges.

Morris London Jeff Carol Blanton Peterson Mr. Troy Mr. Morris England Eve North Mothalls Greeley Morris Colony Lee Gray Miss Lee Gray Mr. Greeley Morris Greeley His Majesty George Madison Avenue BE Gray Nhe New York Colony Theater Carol Plants Ana Greeley Orms Carol Green Appee Philip Ashley Tommy Neilson Alice McDonald Eve Miss Rogers Sister Crowley Gotham Haila Jinx Crowey Rowley Mr. Crowley

Stop Asking Congressmen to Run Personal Errands

The piece argues Congress members should focus on national duties rather than personal requests. Voters should send fit, dedicated representatives and stop pressuring them for favors or private tasks that distract from government.

Washington Congress

Manhattan By George Tucker

Carl Hubbell faces Medwick and Camilli at the Polo Grounds as 52 000 fans pack the stand. George Tucker ponders Berlin Diary, vacation plans, new American Guide Series shelves, and a barber shop call.

New York Polo Grounds Berlin Coogan Carl Hubbell Medwick Camilli Dodgers Hubbell William Shirer Shirer Third Reich Goering Goebbels Europe Miami San Juan New Orleans Monay Massachusetts Alabama Deep South East Margaret Mitchell

Hollywood Critics Question Big Star Salaries and French Actor

Jimmie Fidler recalls a Hollywood remark about Jean Gabin the French actor being the highest paid on the Fox lot while lacking English, and questions whether new American faces are ignored. He notes other stars and anecdotes, including Fred MacMurray Alice Faye and Errol Flynn, and references to Louis B Mayer and various film industry figures.

Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century-Fox Jean Gabin Fox Hooey Jean Gabrin America Ollowing Tyrone Power Don Ameche Will Rogers Warner” Baxter Zanuck Europe Hollywood Fred MacMurray Alice Faye Claire Trevor Errol Flynn Penny Singleton Mickey Rooney Jack Oakie

Our Children By ANGELO PATRI

A family guide to handling noisy young children guests with calm discipline. It advises removing the child from the room during visits and letting him gain audience elsewhere within the family while encouraging play with peers to curb showy behavior.

Our Angelo Patri Jill Pooh

War disrupts Easter lilies supply across the nation

The piece explains how wartime Japan’s lily bulb export halt threatens Easter celebrations as 97 percent of U S supply comes from Japan. Agriculture researchers test disease resistant bulbs and large scale Southern farms Scuppernong North Carolina and Terrebonne Louisiana plan to grow tens of thousands of bulbs to build a domestic industry and reduce reliance on imports.

Washington United States Japan Holland Pacific Northwest New York Department of Agriculture South Departments Bureau of Plant Industry Beltsville Bureau Old Farm Resettlement Administration Farm Security Administration North Carolina Cape Hatteras Terrebonne Farms Mississippi Delta FSA Terrebonne

Auto Damaged by Fire at Tingle Residence

An automobile owned by A. E. Tingle on Lovers Lane suffered slight damage yesterday afternoon when hay in the rear area caught fire, believed caused by spontaneous combustion. Firemen responded after smoke was reported at the Quachita National Bank, but workmen on the roof were burning tar. Two former presidents visited Arizona to dedicate reclamation dams named for them, Roosevelt in 1911 and Coolidge in 1930.

A. E. Tingle Lovers Lane Roddy Quachita National Bank United States Arizona Theodore Roosevelt Calvin Coolidge

Traffic limit on new bridge sparks brief congestion

Fifteen years ago a 100 foot distance rule and speeds of 14 mph became temporary on the new traffic bridge to ease strain during repairs. Traffic on DeSiard street backed up briefly as the regulation took effect.

DeSiard Street

Radio schedule highlights August 19 list of programs

Radio Tuesday August 19 schedule details time slots across networks NBC CBS and ABC with programs featuring Jack Armstrong Wings on the Watch The Three Suns Dinning Sisters Irene Wicker Dance Music Orchestra Chicago’s Rhythm Rascals Amos and Andy’s Sketch and more including news sports and war updates.

Jack Armstrong Nbo W. van Dyne Cleveland Jordan Cbs Dance Music Orchestra Three Suns Abo-Red Dinning Sisters Nbo-Be Irene Wicker Cbs-Basic Chicago Cbs-West Cbs Abe Nbe Nhbe Boo Hianneén Brad Reynolds Paul Sullivan Herbert Foote Nbc F. Waring Nbc-Blue Amos and Andy Cbs-East Frank Blair Europe Mr. Keen Lanny Ross Cbs-Rass Morgan Jayne Cozzens Nbe-Red Helen Menken Arthur Hale Kaltenborn Jack Stevens Mbs-East Johnny Ure Sordon Jenkins Dbr Wythe Williams Horace Heidt Abo America Cbs-Basia Ned Jordan Elmer Davis Maggie Jiggs Wea The Cba Orchestra Mexico City Mbs Haptazard Nbe-Red News Ted Steele Nbe-Bite Cba People S Playhouse Ann Gillis Nhe-Red Grant Park Glenn Miller Hie Cbs Fulton Lewis Tom Wallace Juan Arvizu Cbs Meyers Hall cbs N_ Olmsted Fred Wiring Red Weat Dancing Music Orchestra Nbhe Blue Dancing Music Orchestra Dbs East Amos and Andy Daneca Orch Cis-Nhs Lanny Rosa Ebs-West

Man Fatally Shot in Franklin Parish

Hosea Dixson 29 of Ward 5 is jailed on murder charges after J. L. Brown 37 was killed Saturday afternoon 17 miles south of Delhi. Brown’s funeral was held at Lamar Baptist Church Crowville with burial in Crowville cemetery. No witnesses and no motive were reported.

Franklin Parish Franklin Parsh Hosea Dixson Ward 5 J. L. Brown Dixson Delhi Ed T. Randall Brown Lamar Crowville C. S. Wrooten Willie Jean Lula Brown Randall

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