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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

7

May Gledhill In Triangle Case Near Death In Mineola

May Gledhill known as Canada's ski girl lies near death in Mineola after a rapid decline from a suspected nervous breakdown. The case centers on a love triangle with William Connor, imprisoned for forgery, and Connor's wife Mrs. Connor who sheltered Gledhill and her two year old son Sonny. Immigration agents had visited the Conners, triggering Gledhill's collapse and fears of deportation.

Mineola N. Y Pretty May Gledhill Canada William Connor Miss Gledhill Sonny Vermont Montreal

Anniversary turkey supper with bridge in Tallulah

Tallulah hosts Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gilfoil for a wedding anniversary party featuring a turkey supper and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. A. J. Sevier and Horace Maxwell, with Mrs. Leo Shields winning consolation. Several families and guests attended including the Gilfoils, the Maxwells, and the Seviers.

W. E. Gilfoil A. J. Sevier Horace Maxwell Leo Shields W. S. Craig W. R. Gilfoil J. S. Agee Nolan Harvey Ogbourne Cedric Starrett J. E. Neill R. T. Campbell Neill Vicksburg George Yerger Henry Sevier Maxwell Yerger The Presbyterian Church T. B. Lucas Josephine Williamson Ray Dickinson New Orleans R. C. Stringer Sumrall S. A. Lovett Roselle Dora Lovett Hattiesburg J. Roy Medlin Myles Hopkins Mary Pinney Hugh Montgomery Natchitoches Hopkins Margaret Watson Louisiana State Normal Montgomery Florie Bowers Shreveport Edward Frierson C. S. Utz Fred Young W. M. Scott A. H. Becker Becker Mr. Lucas Jane Becker

X-Ray Advances Highlight Cancer and Pregnancy Studies

New X-ray methods shown by researchers at the Radiological Society of North America reveal earlier breast cancer detection and a safe prenatal imaging technique. Dr. Lockwood showed fast film breast cancer cases curable by early surgery, while Dr. Thomas demonstrated doll models to read faint X-ray shadows, aiding infancy diagnosis and treatment.

ST. Louis Radiological Society of North America Ire H. Lockwood Kansas City Lockwood A. Jerome Thomas Shreveport Douglas D. Matin Tampa Fla Leon T. Ewald New York University Ewald Joseph Colt Bloodgood Johns Hopkins University

Mayors Urge Support for Salvation Army Captain Drive

Monroes mayor and West Monroes mayor with Ouachita Parish officials call for community support in the Salvation Army annual drive. They praise the charities work against hunger and poverty and urge citizens to cooperate for a successful fundraising campaign.

Monroe West Monroe Ouachita Parish Salvation Army Salvation Army Drive Committee Arnold Bernstein

Nine Dinosaur Skeletons Unearthed Near Billings

Barnum Brown of the American Museum returns with nine giant dinosaur skeletons from near Billings Montana estimated at eighty million years old. Also recovered are a reptile about 185 million years old from Cameron Arizona and an arrow point linking to early inhabitants of North America.

New York Barnum Brown American Museum of Natural History Montana Museum Billings Mont Cameron Colorado River Arizona Carlsbad N. M North American Dr. Brown Popular Science Monthly Out Today American Museum Folsom

Brave Belgian shepherd dog honored with military funeral

Long Beach records Taki the Belgian shepherd dog who served in the World War and was rescued from the dog pound. Taps sounded and a rifle salute marked her burial with full honors as veterans recalled her service as one of the first four footed couriers.

Long Beach Calif Taki

Cincinnati Ordinance Targets Radio Eavesdropping Thrill Seekers

City council proposes a $500 fine for individuals who listen to police radio broadcasts and rush to crime scenes for thrills. The measure aims to curb dangerous behavior and preserve officer safety during emergencies.

Cincinnati

James L Madden Candidate for Y's Men Governor

James L Madden of Monroe seeks election as governor of the Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas district of Y's Men’s Clubs at a Dec 6 meeting in Warren Arkansas. Madden has served as district governor since last April and helped found the Monroe Y's Men’s Club.

Warren Ark John L. Madden Monroe Y's Men's Clubs Madden International Association Arkansas Monroe Y's Men's Club

Judge Dupre Granted Hearing in Murder Case

In Opelousas on December 1 a preliminary trial was set for Judge Gilbert L. Dupre charged with the murder of Charles Dejean after a political argument. The judge may seek release on bond as prosecutors and defense consider recusal. The case halted a gubernatorial campaign event linked to Huey P. Long allies.

Judge Dupre Opelousas Gilbert L. Dupre Charles Dejean L. Austin Fontenot Dupre B. P. Pavy R. Lee Garland O. K. Allen Huey P. Long Long Dejean Allen

City Court Docket List of Yesterday’s Cases

Judge W. M. Harper presided over twenty city court cases in the afternoon session. Defendants include M. J. Jennings for concealed weapon and others for drunkenness, traffic, larceny, disturbing the peace, and related offenses with fines ranging from 5 to 250 dollars and various jail terms.

W. M. Harper M. J. Jennings Jack Moore Joe Thomas C. B. Thomas Bob Bond Johnnie Patrick West Bunch Quiller Eleghon Fate Morant Noah Chapman Sandy Lewis Douglas Carter Jeanette Turner

31st U.S. Infantry Active Since Organization Fifteen Years Ago

The 31st U. S. Infantry has never been in the United States, having served continuously since its organization fifteen years ago in foreign countries or the Philippines.

31St U. S. Infantry United States Philippines

Wilson free to devote all time to cotton work

New Orleans December 1 Special Commissioner of Agriculture Harry D Wilson announces he is unopposed for renomination in the Democratic primary and that J W Baker of Crowley has withdrawn This leaves Wilson free to push his efforts for increased cotton use and other economic measures while serving as president of the National Association for the Increased Use of Cotton and other posts The statement expresses gratitude for continued support and pledges full dedication to the department.

New Orleans Harry D. Wilson J. W. Baker Crowley Wilson Democratic Party of Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration Department of Agriculture and Immigration Harry Wilson National Association For National Association of Commissioners, Secretaries

Revision of Princeton Coaching System Urged

The Daily Princetonian calls for sweeping changes to Princeton's coaching setup after a disastrous season. It pins blame on the athletic control board and alumni committee, faults Wittmer for autonomous staff choices, and urges infusion of new blood and a complete reorganization of personnel to regain parity with rivals.

Princeton N. J Amherst Princetonian Undergraduate News Daily Princeton Board of Athletic Control Alumni Football Committee Wittmer

Industrial enterprises rise in Palestine after World War Ends

Industrial enterprises in Palestine have grown more than six fold since the end of the World War I era, signaling rapid postwar economic expansion and renewed local industry activity.

Palestine

Device to smooth wrinkles of prunes shown in Oakland

A wrinkle removing device for prunes was exhibited at an inventors congress in Oakland California.

Oakland Cal

Americans and Manora collide in Thames near Gravesend

The US steamer American Trader bound for London collided with the British cargo steamer Manora in the Thames below Gravesend. Trader passengers uninjured. Trader ran aground yesterday off Dungeness but refloated. Both ships docked. fog blamed for the accident. damage above waterline but not extensive.

London United States New York Manora Thames Gravesend Dungeness Thames Estuary

Woman Dies After Gun Accident In Mississippi

Funeral services were to be held in Yazoo City for Mrs. John Underwood a 43 year old woman mortally wounded when a shotgun accidentally discharged by her husband a policeman. The incident occurred as she was removing the gun from a case.

Yazoo City Miss John Underwood Underwood

Pinchot Attacks Administration Relief Program

Washington dispatch notes Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania renews an anti administration attack on the relief program and calls for direct federal aid. The piece details allied reaction within the Hoover camp as Curtis signals support for renomination and various Republican leaders weigh the 1932 contest and potential presidential bids.

Washington Curtis Hoover Pinchot Pennsylvania Kansas Calvin Coolidge Congress Senator Borah Idaho Norris Nebraska Johnson California Waton Indiana Moses New Hampshire Grain Capper Dickinson Iowa

Stough Sermon Theme Is Announced Tonight At Grand Theater

Rev. Henry W. Stough previews the sermon Is It Gods Will to Heal Everyone Today at the Grand Theater 2300 South Grand Street. He argues faith must be practical guiding living expenses food rent and salvation as the evening service begins at 7 30 with a song service led by Philip N Stough the musical director.

Henry W. Stough Grand Theater South Grand Street Rev. Stough Philip N. Stough

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