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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1939

Page

7

Black Eagle offers settlement in Father Divine suit

In New York a self styled aviator known as the Black Eagle of Harlem flew to aid Father Divine in a wrongful suit. Colonel Hubert Fauntleroy Julian proposed a $12,000 cash settlement to resolve the $17,000 claims, saying devotion to the negro race spurred the move amid courtroom attention.

New York Black Eagle of Harlem Father Divine Divine God Hubert Fauntleroy Julian Haile Selassie Ethiopia Europe Flushing Flats Tve Dave Lo Julian Justin Benedict Dyvine Broan

Legion Post Toys for Kiddies Distribution Night

A local American Legion event collected gifts for underprivileged children at a regional home. Members arranged large toy donations and planned a serenade on December 18 to accompany the aid program.

Tee BoFauck Gost le Boor Oield Cheemas Cme Poe Fon Berne JW Ham Nets K Bord Thomas R. Easterr

Ringheim Joins Moore's Tailoring in Monroe

Mark Ringheim, long associated with a Miami based menswear store, returns to Monroe to partner with M. G. Moore at Moore's Tailoring, 104 DeSard Street. They plan enlarging the shop to add hats and other mens furnishings with nationally advertised items to be featured.

Mark Ringheim Miami Fla Monroe Moore's Tailoring Company DeSard Street M. G Moore Rongheim Mir Moore Weapo Ronghern Wet Mooroe Peetets Pegart Rao

Renewed Drive Against Farm Trusts Seen

Washington reports Justice Department head Arnold forecasts renewed action against restraints of trade in farm products. Court victory in Chicago milk case boosts ability to prosecute under anti trust laws, with more suits to follow as funds and personnel allow. The news frames broader NRA and Wagner act context and labor board rulings, alongside a local church event a wiener roast Wednesday evening.

Washington Thurman Arnold Yaleniversity Law Justice Department Supreme Court Chicago Department Arnold Congress High Tr Bunal Interstate Commerce Companionment Railronads New Deal Roosevelt High Tribunal None Jugstices NRA Wiliam E. Humphrey Federal Trade Boutier National Labor Relets Ns Board Newport News Shippundeg and Dry Dock Company TC Copal Chicas Rock Island and Gulf Railroad I CC Hughes Labor Board Justice Roberts Justice Stone

West Monroe Regulates Sound Trucks With Set Hours

The West Monroe city council approved a new ordinance restricting sound trucks to three hours daily, with operations allowed from noon to 1 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm citywide. Liquor and occupational ordinances were re-passed with identical terms as the prior year.

West Monroe Monroe

Crossword Puzzle Pack Begins With Stumped Clues

A word puzzle list blends public vehicles butter substitute and golf terms with zodiac, minerals, and animal clues. Several entries hint at historical or literary terms while others remain cryptically connected to common objects and places.

80 000 American Refugees Return

Washington reports more than 60,000 Americans have come back from war zones in Europe and officials foresee most of those still abroad staying unless civilian centers face wholesale bombing. Only small numbers remain in Finland and Russia, while Americans in Germany Britain and France who wished to return have done so. The State Department weighs responsibility for those who ignore warnings as it notes Christmas has been observed since the fourth century.

Washington United States State Department Finland Russia Germany Great Britain France

Brodnax Seeks Assessor Post in Morehouse Parish

Ernest Brodnax Sr announces his candidacy for tax assessor of Morehouse parish. He notes his Bastrop roots, family, faith, and claim to be a “poor man’s friend.” He pledges fairness and full-time dedication if elected, and asks for voters’ support.

Bastrop Ernest Brodnax Morehouse Parish T. J. Brodnax Tommy Galveston Business College Galveston Tex Ethel Naff Morehouse The Baptist Church

Six Typical American Farm Girls Honored At 4-H Congress

Chicago dispatch reports six typical American farm girls honored at the national 4-H club congress for homemaking achievements. Each received a $200 Montgomery Ward college scholarship. winners include Alice Smith of Union Mississippi and five others from Arizona Idaho New Hampshire Massachusetts Wisconsin.

Chicago Montgomery Ward and Company Alice Smith Union Miss Mary L. Welch Emery Park Ariz Sara McGregor Thatcher Idaho June Loveland Greenfield Mass Eleanor E. Marston London, N. H Dorothy E. Figi Argyle, Wis

Mexico weighs repatriation camp for undesirables

Mexico City reports unofficial but informed sources say the interior department considers a relocation camp for foreigners who cannot be deported due to the war. The plan envisions a self supporting facility on one of the Islas Marías with workshops and government aid to utilize the land.

Mexico City Interior Department Europe Islas Marias Pacific

Schenley Distillers Corp at your favorite bar and store

Schenley Distillers Corp of New York announces availability at local bars and package stores. Details refer to distribution and retail accessibility for consumers seeking their products.

Schenley Distillers Corp N. Y

Donations to Mary Goss Home Reported in Past Month

The Mary Gass home for aged Negroes lists cash gifts from Paul Collins, Sig Masur, Mrs. C D Oakley, Joe Biedenharn, Mrs. Allan Scholars, Mrs. C E Faulk, Mrs. C E Woolman, Herman Masur, W R Hammock and others totaling several dollars and cents. Local donors include Quachita Surebest and City bakeries supplying bread, Eureka stores meat, and multiple grocers contributing flour lard coffee sugar and meal. Colored sources add Miller's Funeral home and Riverside Baptist church. The text also notes the annual variability of daylight length worldwide.

Mary Gass Paul Collins Sig Masur C. D. Oakley Joe Biedenharn Allan Scholars C. E. Faulk C. E. Woolman Herman Masur W. R. Hammock Quachita Surebest City Eureka Johnnie Sherrouse Baker-Lawdon and Ford Simonton Grain Company Frank Varino Quality Grocer Company Sav-Mor Grocery Miller's Funeral Home Tabernacle Baptist Mission Riverside Baptist Church

Traffic Safety Meeting Set by Monroe Police

A meeting for residents interested in traffic safety starts tomorrow night at 8 in the city hall courtroom. Chief Frank V. Reiteell announces the Monroe Police Department sponsors the event with a traffic safety film by the Louisiana Transportation Association and a safety talk by Bob Quattiebaum. Reiteell will award safety certificates to drivers enrolled in police traffic safety classes who have had no accidents in the past year. Truck drivers and private machine operators are invited.

Frank V. Reiteell Monroe Police Department Louisiana Transportation Association Bob Quattiebaum Mekt Reitzell

Ex Marine Held In Woman's Death In Mississippi

Cecil Baker 27, a former Marine, remained jailed in Clarksdale charged with the death of Mollie May Johnson 43. Relatives dispute the claim of accidental self defense after Johnson was found shot at her home. district attorney noted he doubted the accidental story.

Clarksdale Miss Cecil Baker Mollie May Johnson

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