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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

5

Grand champion steer sells for 3 a pound at exposition

Chicago reports the grand champion steer of the 37th International Livestock Exposition fetched 3 a pound on the hoof, sold to Charles R. Walgreen. Officials foresee high prices for other livestock as 2 000 cattle 1 250 swine and 1 900 sheep go to auction, with a new hybrid corn title awarded. An act of Congress is needed to reinstate a dismissed Washington DC policeman.

Chicago P .G Charles R. Walgreen G. Page America H. W. Marshall Lafayette Ind C. A. Kenworthy Greenfield Ohio International Amphitheater Congress Washington, D. C

Plan Benefit Drives Community Christmas Cheer

The Good Fellows fund offers a Christmas charity appeal encouraging readers to donate to help children in need. Contributions support festive events and ensure happiness for all citizens. Send donations to the World and News-Star at 110 North Second Street, Monroe. Londoners smoke more than 160000000000 cigarets a year.

Good Fellows Fund the World and News-Star North Second Street Monroe

Fresh start as couple reconciles after parole release

Dorothy Millicent Myles is seen re united with George S. Gilbert after his parole from Norfolk prison colony Massachusetts. She moved to be near him and worked as a hat check girl in a cabaret while he served his parole. Their marriage is postponed 18 months by parole terms.

California Dorothy Millicent Myles George S. Gilbert Norfolk Mass Gilbert Miss Miles Massachusetts

Rockefeller Donations Split Among Republican and Democratic Committees

The Rockefeller family contributed a total of $103,000 to Republican committees and related groups, including $20,000 from John D. Rockefeller III and $70,000 from John D. Rockefeller Jr. Abby A. Rockefeller gave $13,000 to Republican channels, while Mrs. Cromwell directed $5,000 to each of several Democratic state committees across the South and beyond.

Crusaders Republican Maine Michigan Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller Republican National Committee Republican National Congressional Committee National Republican Senatorial Committee Republican State Central Committee Abby A. Rockefeller New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr Mrs. Cromwell Alabama Arkansas Florida Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Connecticut

Thanksgiving Homecomings From Local Colleges In Jena Area

A list of students visiting for Thanksgiving includes Merle Floyd Wilfred Gaharan Frank Doughty Orville Haynes Earl Parker Wendell Blake Frank Jones Jr Curtiss Hodges from LSU Ethelee Taylor from LS Normal at Natchitoches Stanley Owens from LPI Ruston Dan and Catherine Wilbanks from Southwestern Louisiana Institute Lafayette Luke Timberlake from Northeast Center Monroe Mrs H B Wales of Slagle guest of Mr and Mrs W H Bishop Mrs M Overstreet and children return from Monroe Miss Margaret Roberts returns from Hodge Mrs C B Finley hosted Mrs W D Chawney Baton Rouge and Mrs Hardy Wade Mooringsport Among the large crowd at the Jena Jonesville football game were Bill Hodges Butler Floyd A B Ratcliff R H McClain Rev D F Anders Murl Floyd Wendell Blake Earl Edwards Gordon and Elmer Francis Bunt Keene Alden Richardson Dan Wilbanks Luke Timberlake Ernest Doughty Beauregard Doughty Clotile Benton Ruby Richardson Ruth Bishop Jo Alice Wade Mary Lorene Anders Edwina Turnley and Ernes Parker

Merle Floyd Wilfred Gaharan Frank Doughty Orville Haynes Earl Parker Wendell Blake Frank Jones, Jr Curtiss Hodges Louisiana State University Ethelee Taylor Louisiana State Normal Natchitoches Stanley Owens Louisiana Polytechnic Institute At Jena-Jonesville Jonesville Bill Hodges Butler Floyd A. B. Ratcliff R. H. McClain D. F. Anders Murl Floyd Earl Edwards Gordon Elmer Francis Bunt Keene Alden Richardson Dan Wilbanks Luke Timberlake Ernest Doughty Beauregard Doughty Clotile Benton Ruby Richardson Ruth Bishop Johnnie

Two Days Left to Reach 800 Music Club Members

E C Gibson, president, reports strong early response to a membership drive aimed at funding a winter concert series in two cities. Volunteers urge 800 members by 10 p.m. Saturday, with appeals to teachers and large firms to buy memberships as Christmas gifts.

E. C. Gibson Mr. Gibson Virginia Gibson

Civic Music Association Drives Membership Campaign

Economic value of high character musical concerts is emphasized, urging business leaders to support the Civic Music association’s membership drive to ensure broader success and efficiency in all endeavors.

Civic Music Association

Classic Battle Looms as Two Top Teams Meet in Monroe

Visiting team and coach Henry Stovall arrive in Monroe this afternoon to base at the Virginia hotel. The teams, both top-notchers, are set for a Brown Field clash at 2 10 Friday afternoon with expectations of a thrilling contest.

Henry Stovall Monroe Virginia Hotel Brown Field

Walpole Urges Crown Fit for Edward’s Choice of Bride

The speaker notes Walpole has flouted advisers and broken engagements, while praising a friendship that pleases him but cautions an action that could threaten the crown. He says Edward should be happy but must marry someone who fits royal ideals, even if a divorcee is admired.

Edward

U S Egg Production Exceeds Thirty-One Billion Count

The United States produces more than 31 billion chicken eggs each year, reflecting a large scale poultry industry and steady demand for eggs across markets.

United States

Man Charged With Manslaughter After Monroe Crash

Dupree faces manslaughter and two driving while intoxicated charges after a Sunday collision on Sterlington road that injured nine others including Mrs. A. L. DeLoach and Mrs. Herman Talton. Judge Garrett set bonds at 3000 for manslaughter and 1500 for the other charges.

District Attorney's Office Dupree David J. Garrett A. L. DeLoach West Monroe Herman Talton Minden Sheriff's Department Tom Dupree Monroe Sterlington Road D. D. Coulter

North Greenland Eskimos claim farthest north residence

Eskimos of Smith Sound Greenland live farther north than any other people. Fewer than one per cent of children in London elementary schools are poorly fed.

Smith Sound Greenland London

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