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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1928

Page

2

Mercury Drops Across South as Temperatures Slip Below Freezing

Remote reports show freezing weather spreading from 2 p.m. to midnight with 27 degrees in Brietal and 29 in Louisville amid a late December cold front. Atlanta notes 32 below in most Dixie states except Florida and Louisiana with Birmingham and Savannah near 26 to 30 lows. Mobile and New Orleans also record subfreezing readings as the blast nears winter record lows.

Atlanta Dev Florida Lenislang Brietal Veteran Louisville Birmingham Asheville S. C Maehyille South Georgia Savannah Mobile At & P. Wt Allenin

Three Children Die After Rat Poison Incident at Lake Arthur

In Atposist 2 Press JENNPOCS Louisiana two children aged 10 and 5 died and a third child survived after consuming rat poison at their grandfather Zapherian Mhrre’s home in Lake Arthur. The trio were visiting from families headed by Asa Mbire Gabe Leugmon and Brownsird. The poisoning was discovered at 4 pm Tuesday and rushed to Lake Arthur Pharmacy where Dr V A Miller attempted life saving measures. The girl died at the scene.

Zapherian Mhrre Lake Arthur Asa Mbire Gabe Leugmon Brownsird Lave Charies V. A. Miller

Three Boys Among Victims In Early Morning Incident

A report notes one boy died around eight o'clock Tuesday night another died by three o'clock Wednesday morning and a third youth remains in critical condition but out of immediate danger.

Hoover Sees Benefits From Peruvian Visit on West Coast Trip

The report says President-elect Hoover, en route to Antofagasta Chile, valued meetings with Peruvian officials and President Leguia. He believes U S Peru share aims, strengthens Pan American friendship, and supports improved air links between South America and the United States.

J. & & Marylant Antofaugata Chile Teew Moorer Tnlay South America Antofagasta Hoortz United Staree Lezuis Peru United States Legula Honner Wishnner Meover Serhaunl Meonver Republice

Marion businessman dies in Marion and buried today

Eperis report from The News Marion notes that G. Everett aged 63 died of pleurisy in Monroe. He was born in Union parish and spent most of his life in Marion. Survived by son A. G. Everett of Marion and daughter Mrs Katrie Carnahan of Oxford. two sisters.

Marion Dee Ge Lonsie G. Everett Buster Monroe Union Parish Pears A. G. Everett Katrie Carnahan Oxford

Beery surrenders to divorce amid wife abuse charges

Actress Mrs Beery files for divorce alleging brutal treatment by actor Noah Beery. Judge orders Beery to appear December 1 to answer why he should not pay fees and temporary support. The suit cites repeated abuse including choking and threats. Beery denies accusations and seeks community property and custody of their 15 year old son Noah.

Ase Los Angeles Nosh Beers Keery Mere. Beery Noah Wilbur Beery Boston

Funeral of Local Resident Vividly Recalls Past Life

The obituary notes Mrs. John Farrar of Lillie Louisiana and Mrs. MOlle Martin of Marnelin Arkansas survived by a spouse who predeceased him. Reverend Harris of Marion Baptist Church led the funeral as the deceased had been a longtime member.

John Farrar Lillie, Lin Molle Martin Marnelin Ark Harris Marion Baptist Church

Thoxine Claims Quick Sore Throat Relief

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a physician prescribed remedy that relieves sore throat quickly by acting on the internal cause. It markets a non harmful formula without chlorofom and promises pleasant use for the whole family. Priced at $1.00 and sold by druggists.

Condition of Del Rio Unchanged Amid Heart Weakness

The condition of Jaime Martinez Del Rio, former husband of actress Dolores Del Rio, remained unchanged today in Berlin. The family priest Padre Sanchez Moreno arrived from Madrid to offer religious consolation as the heart weakness remained ominous.

Assocated Press Berlin Jaime Martinez del Rio Dolores del Rio Padre Sanchez Moreno del Rio Madrid

New York Mews on Materialistic Views of Women

Assortysert Mrews reports EE A Hangerford of the New York VM C A warns that modern girls value wealth and appearance, preferring husbands earning over 5 000 a year. He claims a man can marry the right kind of girl for about 2 400 annually.

Assortysert Mrews New York Motern Funnionm

Judge Sandel Endorses Monroe Junior College Plan

Judge Percy Sandel urged Ouachita Parish physicians to back a proposed one mill tax vote on December 12 to fund a junior college system in Monroe. He called the college one of the parish’s biggest and best moves and urged doctors to persuade others to support the enterprise.

Judge Sandel TALK JR. College Monroe Percy Sandel Ouachita Parish Medical Society Notel Monroe

Parking dispute near Supreme Court home escalates

On October 6 in Washington a chauffeur received a ticket in a restricted zone as Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes left his house. Police court Judge McMahon ruled the incident an outrage despite anti parking rules.

Washington Oliver Wendell Hermes McMahon

Perfect Health with S.S.S Tonic Promises Clear Skin

A vintage promotion claims S.S.S. tonics restore energy and clear skin by enriching red blood. It asserts renewed vitality, alert mornings, and rosy cheeks as benefits from correcting internal cause through the blood. The copy touts long history and widespread use over more than 100 years.

S.S.S

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