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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1932
Page
7
Ethridge publicizes a Monroe Salvation Army drive aiming at $5,500 to fund yearly relief for the distressed. He urges residents to contribute generously, noting volunteers’ sacrifice and the minimal per person cost, and asks the community to recognize and back the charitable work locally.
Postmaster A A Thoman outlines plans to move outgoing parcel post to the J Baer building about Dec 15 to ease congestion at the main post office. With Christmas on Sunday no mail on that day and no deliveries on the following Monday, clerks gain two days vacation. Public urged to wrap parcels well and mail them early.
Announcement from Monroe Reporter states Rev. L. T. Hastings pastor of the First Baptist Church of Monroe was elected vice-president of the Louisiana Baptist executive board at yesterday's annual meeting. Rev. C. M. Managan of Lake Charles served as president. Hastings arrived home last night after attending the meeting.
W. E. Lawson III II, a laboratory specialist at the Clinic and chef de gare of the local Forty and Eight, is listed as a patient at the Clinic with influenza.
United States brewers face uncertainty over beer restoration rules as Congress weighs limits on alcohol. Industry groups push for higher tolerance for barrel sales and near beer, with regional plans from Milwaukee to Baltimore and California awaiting federal action.
Envoy Hugo Mendel recounts a Kentucky youth and a returning son reunion at an Army citadel. A graduate left home after a quarrel, found work and self respect at the woodpile, and, with guidance from the Salvation Army, wrote to his mother. The vivid reunion during a holiness meeting highlights the Army’s relief effort as Monroe plans funding.
Democratic executive committee of the fourth judicial district of Louisiana met at 3 pm to set a date for a primary to nominate a successor to the late District Judge Percy Sander. Gov. Allen called a January 17 general election. candidates include David I. Garrett and John M. Munholland.
The First Baptist church hosts a stereopticon lecture titled The Old Book Finding New Friends. The American Bible Society prepared the slides on translating printing and distributing scriptures. Rev. L T Hastings secured the event, inviting all, especially Bible teachers and students, with no admission fee.
A fire at 315 North Fourth Street West Monroe last night was extinguished by West Monroe firefighters. The unoccupied building is owned by Mrs Irene Smith.
The notice lists classification categories under group headings for Monroe News Star and Morning World, including Legal Notices, Employment, Real Estate, Automobiles, and services with numbers for quick reference. It notes telephone acceptances for Want Ads, minimum charge, and closing times.
Central Savings Bank and Monroe Building & Loan Association announce public auctions by writ of fi fa in Ouachita Parish courts. Sale dates set for December 10, 1932, at the Monroe courthouse front door with cash bids and appraisal terms. Seized properties include Lot J of north half of squares 23 and related parcels in Alexander's Second addition. Another sale covers Lot Six in square 12 of Renwick's addition.
The column introduces a ready list of firms and individuals offering expert services in various specialties. It promotes courteous reliable and efficient service through a handy guide. The ad mentions late model Chevrolets and Fords and notes no endorsements for Southland Securities Co. Inc. at 216 Bernhardt Bldg.
Classified notice lists local merchants and services including A Keller and Son bicycle trade, mattress renovation, notary Irene Sims Reid, Dr Gorsline osteopath, Monroe Printing Co letterhead services, Pettit Typewriter supply, and Chase-Amman equipment shop. Includes street addresses and phone numbers for each offering.
A mixed word puzzle list with clues for across and down entries. Includes definitions for insects, geography, objects, and common words arranged in a grid style.
Readers are reminded that classified listings reflect a culture valuing discipline and routine. The piece frames early to bed and early to rise as a path to health wealth and wisdom, linking traditional habits to personal improvement.
In a volatile exchange the Ubangi groom told his spouse he would not accept her record collection even if they wed. The quarrel centered on household tensions and ownership of music albums.
Four-room, carefully prepared units on Moore Avenue ask $15. Light housekeeping rooms close in on 509 Street rent as low as $3.50 per month for rent and steam bath, offering affordable lodging options in town.
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