Youth Ambition Survives Early Adversity in History
E. B. De Groot cites notable prodigies and leaders who achieved in youth, from Pitt and Washington to Napoleon and Edison, arguing early success proves potential rather than discouragement. The Rotarian feature highlights genius milestones to inspire American youth despite low mood or career doubts.
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E. B. de Groot
California
William Pitt
Washington
Braddock
Louis Stevenson
Galois
Alexander
Macedon
Sir Isaac Newrating
Napoleon
Thomas Edison
Atlantic
New Natatorium Project Promoted As Federal Relief Effort
City officials push the natatorium as a work relief project under federal programs. They argue most costs go to labor and the pool will flood-protection levee plans, add healthful outdoor recreation, and attract residents from neighboring areas.
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Ili Aeincaing
Natatorium
Jeas
Shita
Monroe
Build your child a long toy block chest at Christmas
The author urges giving children durable blocks in sizes and shapes to spark creativity. He recalls Santa’s help, advises a large chest, and suggests allowing kids to plan and build their own structures. A sand box adds enduring interest and keeps them out of mischief.
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The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
The Glee Club GEORGE ELLISTO I will tell you tales
The verse speaks to a child about a life journey from youth to adulthood. It contrasts bright joys with looming pain while urging attention to simple beauties. The speaker promises gifts of balloons and dresses but emphasizes fleeting moments of nature and quiet wonder.
Master of disguise plays with truth in tense exchange
A terse confrontation centers on the tension between recognition and deception. The remark questions loyalty while another character counters with a claim of skill in hiding truth through craft and performance.
Fixing It Cop Confronts Murder Suspect Over Archibald Van Millyans
A dialogue-driven crime snippet shows a cop demanding the killer reveal their victim Archibald Van Millyans, the multi billionaire, while a conspirator offers to propose to the widow and split fortunes if released. The exchange highlights a brutal grab for wealth and leverage amid a fatal accident.
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Archibald van Millyans
van Speederly
Question Sparks Hunt for Missing Item in Town
Residents debate the odd exchange as a caller asks where a misplaced object is, prompting talk of clues and a possible search. No formal authorities yet, but locals share theories and urge patience.
Misunderstanding over table water and finger bowls
A brief exchange reveals a misunderstanding about table water and finger bowls. The statement Youll find this a good table water contrasts with the reply We dont use finger bowls, highlighting a decorum or service misalignment.
Tramp Phrase Sparks Light Conversation
A brief street banter captures a man planning to stroll out, while another insists it is unnecessary because someone will likely fetch food. The exchange highlights simple daily concerns and social chatter.
Opium and Peace Debate Highlight Bonake Club Chat
A shuffled exchange between a doctor and a millionaire at the Boanoke Golf Club touches on opium use and pleasure versus poverty, while a college president weighs whether men can have both peace and meals. The fragment hints at satire on profits and social novelty.
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Boanoke Golf Club
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Banks Pay Off Christmas Fund
Central Savings Bank and Trust reports Christmas fund payments up 25 percent in 1935 from 1934, with 1 960 checks totaling 50 000 issued this year. Quachita National Bank also notes a solid fund. 1936 drive already begun with over 500 donors at the Central bank.
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Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Quachita National Bank
Here Comes the Band at Paramount a Musical Romance
Ted Lewis stars in Here Comes the Band at the Paramount blending song and comedy. The MGM musical centers on an army band reunion, a young composer, a stolen song and a court battle, with romance between Harry Stockwell and Virginia Bruce amid a chorus of hits and show numbers.
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Paramount
Ted Lewis
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Paramount Theater
Harry Stockwell
Virginia Bruce
Spanky McFarland
Our Gang
Lewis
Stockwell
Paul Sloane
Nat Pendleton
Ted Healy
Donald Cook
Addison Richards
Robert Gleckler
May Beatty
Quiet 1920 Monroe Wedding Sets Local Gossip
Charlie Harrison of Monroe wed Miss Fannie Rogers at the West Monroe Baptist parsonage with Rev. H. L. Driskell officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Rogers of West Monroe. Willard Ledbetter returned from Shreveport after completing a business course at Miss Lynn's college. A Calypso street dance hosted by Miss Philomene Goodwin honored honoree Miss Celestine Powers with a large group including Pauline Balleigh Avie Foster Marie Hammonds Dollie Cornett and many others.
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Charlie Harrison
Monroe
Fannie Rogers
The
Baptist Parsonage
West Monroe
H. L. Driskell
B. F. Rogers
Philomene Goodwin
Calypso Street
Celestine Powers
Pauline Balleigh
Avie Foster
Marie Hammonds
Dollie Cornett
Charlie Miller
Eugene Toinette
Willie Turner
Tom Nilhen
Vern Mallory
Carl White
Leon Pooser
Harry Smart
Paul Newman
Robert Reid
James McConnell
Tech student returns from Atlanta meeting
Clare Mayor Clark of Ruston Louisiana Tech served as the Delta chapter regent and flying delegate to the Samba Tau fraternity national convention in Atlanta Georgia. He flew there in a Delta Air Lines plane and heard President Roosevelt speak. He also attended the Georgia Tech vs Georgia football game at Athens.
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Clark
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
Samba Tau
Atlanta
Delta Chapter
Tech
E. M. Clark
Met Rouge
Delta Air Corporation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
University of Georgia- Georgia Tech
Argentine Visitors Prep For Brazil Expo In 3000-Strong Delegation
A Buenos Aires commission in Brazil coordinates a 3000 Argentine tourists for the Brazilian industrial exposition visit. The effort aims to showcase national industry and foster cross border交流 and business links.
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Buenos Aires
Brazil
Kiwanis Hear Double Program at Monroe Meeting
The Monroe Kiwanis club held a noon Wednesday session at Hotel Virginia featuring the Northeast Center L. S. A. glee club public debut and a talk by W. E. Reardon on the romantic story of petroleum. North Louisiana Kiwanis presidents attended for a school of instruction led by W. D. Cotton.
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Northeast Center
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Roger C. Frisbie
Glee Club
Reardon
High Kiwanis
Ernest Chapman
Shreveport Club
O. R. C. Henry
Rayville Club
Larry Fox
Ruston Club
George Welch
West Monroe Club
W. R. Limerick
Bastrop Club
B. W. Biedenharn
Monroe Club
Real Estate Transfers in Ouachita Parish Records
The clerk of court records transfers including G F Holloway to Monroe Packing corp for part of section 20 and adjacent parcels totalling 1825.43 dollars. Walter N Morris sells 40 acres to D M Boyd in section 21 18 1 east for 650 dollars. Perryman to Kirby Petroleum leases assigned across multiple sections for 10 dollars and other considerations. J Ry Moss leases undivided 1918 of south half of southeast quarter in section 15 17 11 east for 10 dollars.
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Quachita Parish
G. F. Holloway
Monroe Packing Corporation
Walter N. Morris
D. M. Boyd
W. C. Perryman
Kirby Petroleum Company
J. Ry Moss
G. G. Grant
Radio Network Schedule Summary From 1940s NBC CBS Lineups
Central and Eastern time listings detail NBC and CBS basic networks across East Midwest Mountain and Pacific regions with hourly programs. The long schedule lists shows from Women’s Radio Review to Amos n Andy and Crosby and Whiteman plus many regional DJs and orchestras.
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Billy
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Andy
Popeye the Sailor
Tom Powers
Rudy Vallee Jr
Lanny Ross
Crosby & Whiteman
John B. Kennedy
Andy—west
Leonard Keller
M. Willson
Bert Block & Orchestra
Kay Kayser
CBS
WABC
Chic Sale Seeks New Roles Beyond Corn Country Type
In New York Chic Sale, famed for portraying Lincoln and a host of impersonations, discusses concentrating to become other characters, plans for more history shorts, and a wish to return to Broadway. He visits his daughter Cherry, a Juilliard violin student, and reflects on his Illinois roots and family.
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Tobaco Road
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Hollywood Closet Ops
Otto Kruger discusses Hollywood acting limits as he shifts from romantic leads to more mature roles. He recalls being asked to play a wealthy, unnamed suitor and the challenge of giving such parts human depth amid changing scripts. He notes how sunsets on screen are often enhanced by camera work rather than real light.
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Hollywood
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