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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1933

Page

8

Dr Sarah Dean Freed On Bond In Murder Case

Dr Sarah Ruth Dean a child specialist was released on a $5 000 bond in Greenwood Mississippi on murder charges tied to the August 6 death of Dr John Preston Kennedy a prominent surgeon The bond was set after defense attorneys pressed for trial delay and the preliminary hearing was waived The grand jury meets November 13 and evidence includes a dying statement from Kennedy Attorneys said the defense will deny the charge Autopsy found poison in Kennedy’s kidneys liver and stomach

Greenwood Miss Sarah Ruth Dean John Preston Kennedy Kennedy A. F. Gardner Dean Jordan Arthur Jordan Messrs. Osborn and Witty Sam Osborn Fred Witty Belzoni

Police Return Owner Wheel That Was Stolen

Frank Farmer of the People's Homestead and Savings association recovered a model A Ford wheel Tuesday that had been stolen Monday from its parking place near the Hotel Alvis. Police located the missing property and reported it to the owner who had described the item to officers.

Frank Farmer People’s Homestead and Savings Association Hotel Alvis

Puppet show at St Matthew's School Aims to Draw Crowds

A puppet show at St Matthew's School auditorium is set for Friday at 9 am with souvenirs for every child. Parents are urged to attend to see the playground skills and speaking parts the children have learned. Four short plays will be performed and a small admission fee is charged.

St. Matthew's School

Train Hits Car At West Monroe Intersection

A freight train struck a southbound car near the Illinois Central bridge in West Monroe. No injuries were reported though the vehicle carrying Mr and Mrs Clifford Bennett became entangled in the cowcatcher. Harvey G Fields pledged to press rail officials for warning signals or a watchman at the crossing.

West Monroe Street Illinois Central Railroad Harvey G. Fields Louisiana Public Service Commission Clifford Bennett Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home Fields C. C. Bell Public Service Commission Illinois Central West Monroe

Investigating Doctor Hedberg's Alleged Assault In St Paul

Police in St Paul probe Dr W H Hedberg's claim of an assault on Sunday his prior six weeks earlier involved Dr E J Engberg who said Hedberg attacked him authorities say Engberg identified Hedberg as the assailant and no other men were involved Hedberg says two men accosted him sprayed liquid into his eyes and injected him then forced him into a car and left him with a minor bullet wound he was hospitalized for questioning

ST. Paul Minn W. H. Hedberg Hedberg Engberg M. F. Kinkerd Dr. Eng

Class In Red Cross Life Saving To Start

A new junior and senior Red Cross life saving class begins at the natatorium this afternoon at 5 30 o clock. Local Red Cross offices announce the course and urge all who wish to qualify to be at the pool at the specified time.

Red Cross Life Saving Red Cross The

Home Owners Loans to Open in Ouachita Bank Building

Robert Breard announces that the Home Owners Loans office will open in suite 305 of the Ouachita Bank Building at 9 a m serving twelve northeast Louisiana parishes. Loans cap at 14 000 with 80 percent of appraised value, terms include bond exchanges and cash loans with 5 percent interest on bonds and 6 percent on cash loans.

Robert Breard Ouachita Bank Home Owners’ Loans Corporation Louisiana Breard

Increasing Interest At Revival At Stone Avenue Church

The revival at Stone Avenue Church, Stone and South Third streets, shows growing attendance each service. Evangelist Edwin H. Grant of Eminence Kentucky leads with stirring messages, guiding souls to Christ as personal savior. Services daily at 10 am and 7 45 pm with congregational singing as a feature.

Stone Avenue Church South Third Streets Edwin H. Grant Eminence, Ky Grant Christ

Pistol Stolen From Car In Monroe Incident

E H Avant of 105 South First Street Monroe reports a Smith and Wesson pistol stolen from his car Saturday near Downsville. The weapon has a short barrel and serial number 298156.

E. H. Avant South First Street Monroe Downsville

Alaska Legislature Allocates 225000 for Pioneer Home

The territorial legislature of Alaska has appropriated 225000 dollars to provide a home for aged pioneers.

Territorial Alaska

Dietrich Stars in The Song of Songs at Paramount

Paramount presents Marlene Dietrich in The Song of Songs directed by Rouben Mamoulian with Brian Aherne Lionell Atwill Alison Skipworth Hardie Albright and Helen Freeman. Also at the Capitol Fox debuts I Loved You Wednesday with Warner Baxter Elissa Landi Miriam Jordan Victor Jory and Laura Hope Crews and features Boulder Dam footage and a grand Dance of the Maidens sequence.

von Sternberg Miss Dietrich Berlin Morocco Lilly Sudermann Leo Birinski Samuel Hoffenstein Capitol Fox Film Capitol Theater Fox Studio Warner Baxter Elissa Landi Miriam Jordan Victor Jory Laura Hope Crews Boulder Dam June Viasek Sammy Lee Henry King William Cameron Menzies Philip Klein Horace Jackson Molly Riccardo William du Bois

Boating Party Planned for Y's Men's Members

The Y's Men's club will board O N McNeil's boat this Wednesday for a social cruise after a 5 15 p m baseball game against the National Guard. Members should meet at 6 30 p m at the foot of the traffic bridge for sailing and refreshments. The club also promotes Twilight League World Series ticket sales with proceeds to the Y M C A.

O. N. McNeil National Guard Monroe Y's

Welfare Association Receives Community Gifts

The Monroe Welfare association reports gifts from Sunlight Bakery West Monroe a box of hats from Miss Alice Henry and a cook stove from a city donor. Mrs W P McCall executive secretary says the aid helps many with limited income including a paralyzed woman in the Renwick addition who has received aid and essentials.

Monroe Welfare Association Sunlight Bakery West Monroe Alice Henry W. P. McCall Renwick

Richland Parish Folk School Opens in Rayville for Week

A large turnout from Monroe and Ouachita parish attends the fifth annual Richland Parish Folk School in Rayville starting Monday. The program runs 2 to 5 p.m. daily through Friday with sessions in agriculture, home improvement, guidance, art, health and recreation, plus an auditorium program featuring the Mangham orchestra, singing, daily events, and a cotton pageant directed by Pearl Le Fevre.

Monroe Ouachita Parish Richland Parish Folk School Rayville Mangham Orchestra Jessie McLain J. W. Bateman Frank O. Kreager Gray John Pal

Bricklayers of Monroe Plan NRA Regulations Meeting

Bricklayers of Monroe and vicinity meet tonight at city hall at seven to discuss operating under NRA regulations. All members urged to attend.

Monroe City Hall NRA

Neighbors in Fort Worth feud end in triple shooting

In Fort Worth Texas a family dispute left John Powell 61 dead from a shotgun blast while Myrtle Brown 48 died from abdominal and leg wounds and Pat M Oliver 52 remained critically injured. Jack Powell 18 the slain man’s son was arrested as a suspect with charges of murder and assault to murder filed against him.

Fort Worth Tex U.P Jack Powell John Powell Myrtle Brown Pat M. Oliver Brown Oliver Powell

City Briefs Highlight Local Names and NRA Code Talk

Sol Cahn returns from two weeks in New York and Chicago. Clifford Benson, West Monroe, injured in a horse fall and hospitalized with rib fractures and possible lung puncture. C. E. Drew, Monroe native now with Pelican Natural Gas, weekend visit. James Sartor, Alto, visited Monroe. Community to meet at city hall at 7 p m to discuss an NRA aligned operations code. Mrs. Johnnie Smith Elbert returns from three week marketing tour and Century of Progress exhibit. Salt Lake City engineers study a safety zone device with a sliding buttress slowing then stopping an automobile.

Johnnie Smith Elbert Chicago Salt Lake City

Tag Day at Ouachita Parish Health Drive Raises 35

The Ouachita Parish Tuberculosis and Public Health association collected 35.15 Saturday to fund milk and supplies for the ill and those unable to obtain essentials. The group sent four patients to hospitals last month, provided milk to many, and offered X-rays and examinations for entire families at the organization's expense.

Ouachita Parish

Pheasants Raised Near Ruston May Supply Local Table

Dr. H N Harper, a Ruston physician, liberated ten Chinese Ring Neck pheasants on a farm south of Ruston. Eggs laid in town hatched into a dozen birds, with plans to release more locally inspired by Harper. He urges bounty on gray foxes as small game declines and notes Iowa stocking pheasants nationwide.

Ruston Lincoln Parish H. N. Harper Louisiana North Carolina Harper Iowa

Encampment Draws Large Turnout For Women’s Club Members

Mrs. Jewel McQuiller expects 125 to 130 daily with 65 to 70 overnight at Ki Ro Li for the fifth annual encampment from August 29 to 31. Women beyond clubs are invited. Enrollment is 75 cents plus a food and supply list including canned goods, eggs, butter, vegetables, and dairy items for attendees and children under 10 pay 50 cents.

Jewel McQuiller Parish Ki-Ro-Li

Alaska Eskimo Orphanage Closed by Church

The Norwegian Lutheran church has shut down the Teller Alaska orphanage for Eskimo children as it is no longer needed.

Teller Alaska Norwegian Lutheran Church

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Sarah Dean Lydia E. Pinkham Federal Corporation J.C. Penney Co., Inc Francesco de Pinedo Italy New York Atlantic Rome Bagdad India Associated Press Paramount Para Welfare Association Folk School Sol Cahn Clifford Benson North Louisiana Rodeo Association C. E. Drew Pelican Natural Gas Company of Shreveport James Sartor Alto Vicinity Lincoln Personal Finance Company Bernhardt Bldg Cuthura Leanna Miller Rt. 1 Concord, Tenn Iticura Cuti Dept. J Maiden. Mass Standard Oil Co Essolene Esso Essolube Atlas Tires Standard Oil Company of Louisiana and Associated Companies Standard Oil Company of Louisiana Associated Companies U. S New Jersey Standard Oil Company OF Pennsylvania Colonial Beacon Oil Company, Inc Faso, Inc
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