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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

2

Radio Schedule Fragments On NBC CBS Broadcasts

Radio listings outline coast to coast daytime and evening programs across NBC and CBS networks. It details show times across East Midwest and West regions with musical varieties, serials, orchestras, comedy and talk segments, plus regional clock references and program repeats.

NBC WEAF Kfyr Erect Cfef South Wrva Wptfl Wwe Wis Wjax Wila Wsun Wiod Wsm Wme Wsh Wapl Wix Wamb Kwoo Wky Kpre Kths Wsoc Mountain Kkoa Kdyl Kghr Kghl Pacific Coast Kgo Kfi Kgw Komo Khq Kfsd Ktar Kgu Cent Joe White John B. Kennedy Sizzlers Buric Mountaineers Billy Bachelor Lum & Abner Goldbergs Rud Vailee Whiteman Viola Philo Meroff Lum Abner Midwest Enric Maderiguera Orc Ralph Kirbery Cab Calloway Jack Denny

Nuisance Taxes Should Go Congress Considers Tax Abolition

The piece urges Congress to abolish nuisance taxes as several federal levies fall with repeal of the eighteenth amendment. It argues liquor taxes could raise revenue at low cost and questions further taxes beyond those slated to die, stressing simpler collection and benefits to the treasury.

Congress John Barleycorn

Vast Civil Works Plan Aims 090000 Jobs Before Christmas

The administration unveils a large civil works program to employ 090,000 men by Christmas and ties job allocation to politics. President insists politics must not block this effort and warns against entanglements that could turn the plan into a dangerous partisan tool.

Changing Meanings Law and the Fluid English Language

The article discusses how meanings shift over time and how courts and dictionaries struggle to pin words down. It cites examples from law and history, noting that terms such as sunflower weed mile and spring have changed. It warns abbreviations risk ending English as a living language.

Minds Change Fast

The article notes rapid shifts in public opinion on issues like prohibition repeal and recognizing the Russian government after Kerensky. It contrasts earlier opposition with swift acceptance, highlighting how U S policy can flip with broad public support. The piece observes that Washington can reverse stance quickly when desired.

Kerensky America Washington Russia Moscow

Uncommon Sense by John Blake on hidden potential

An essay argues many people never discover their abilities until necessity pushes them. Using General Grant as a model, it notes his rise from obscurity to leadership due to persistence and bold action. It urges self assessment and effort rather than waiting for opportunity.

Grant

The Glee Club George Elliston Tears and Old Grief

A lyric fragment from The Glee Club by George Elliston contemplates moving past old sorrows and to weep only for present pain. The piece contrasts old griefs with new tears and urges the heart to forget distant sorrows. A humorous aside notes a baby crying over germproof food ideas from scientific reading.

Promoter and Victim Clash Over Ore Sample Sale

A promoter offers a stock sale of ore from the Wild Goat mine while the victim asks for a sample. The promoter describes the sample as costing $1 wholesale, highlighting a dispute over the ownership and sale of ore samples.

Wild Goat

Aged Joke Reissues with Forty Year Echo

A humorous panel features Cholly Raimee Jokesmith and Editor debating a tailor’s 50 percent payoff while an attorney counsels 10 cents on the dollar. The exchange touches thrift, efficiency, and a life guard’s duty in a 1933 copyright era quip.

Cholly Raimee

Five vegetables that can be grown in the home garden

The list includes tomatoes cash beats havy beans porken beans and Plymouth Rock a hen that lays hard boiled CHES.

Plymouth

Roosevelt Aims to Split Democratic Party Across States

Washington observers say the Roosevelt administration plans to shore up regular Democratic organizations in Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and New York City as part of a strategy to provoke a major party split in Congress. Farley and Howe seek loyal state orgs and donor support to back Roosevelt’s re nomination and his economic program while conservative Democrats realign.

Washington Roosevelt Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York City Tugwell Chicago Jim Farley Louis Howe Farley Howe Masachusetts Hoover la Follette

Y's Men Induct 11 Members At Monroe Club Dinner

Monroe's Men club held its weekly dinner at a local hotel and inducted 11 new members. committee chairs announced plans for a Christmas tree event for underprivileged children, toy fruit and nut donations, and lists of deserving children. Justin Glass will supervise children at the event, with Ralph Corn and L. F. Bennett arranging the next meeting.

Monroe's Men's Club Erhanie Monroe West Monroe O. N. McNeil Justin Glass Paul Neal Art Woodruff Frank Breese Romaine Peters A. R. Baurfind Douglas Page L. K. Turner Ralph Corn George Hemphill L. F. Bennett Morris McKnight Corn Mr. Bennett

Bennett Couple Visit Monroe For Riverside Dance

Fifteen years ago on December 7 1918 Mr and Mrs J M Bennett from Riverton spent the night in Monroe to attend the Riverside country club dance. Mrs Johnsons Jackson Street home nears completion and she hopes to move soon. Mrs S E Robinette visits Doss on business. Mrs Fred Grant and son Boyd of DeRidder plan to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W D Sutcliffe. Miss Ruth Bennett recovers from influenza.

J. M Bennett Riverton Monroe Riverside Country Club Johnson Jackson Street Fred Grant Boyd DeRidder W. d. Sutcliffe Arthur Murray

Roosevelt condemns lynch law in church address

President Roosevelt told the federal council of Churches of Christ in America that the nation will not tolerate lynch law. He urged quick and certain justice, warned against condoning mob violence, and urged a prosperity shared by all citizens, not just the privileged. He called for a joint church state program to redefine prosperity as spiritual and social value.

Washington Roosevelt Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America America James Rolph California San Jose Council

Real Estate Transfers Filed by Clerk of Court

Transfers include People's Homestead and Savings to Albert Mixon for multiple lots totaling 7,000 dollars, represented by 70 shares. W. H. Malone to W. C. Puckett for Lot 5 in Brownville addition at 45 dollars. H. B. Malone to Carl Jordan for 80 acres of the NW quarter in section 1 township 18 north range 1 east for 500 dollars.

People's Homestead and Savings Association Albert Mixon Ouachita Cotton Mills McEnery Lee Avenue People’s Homestead and Savings Association W. H. Malone W. C. Puckett J. W. Johnson Brownville H. B. Malone Carl Jordan Section One Township 18

Turner May Company Renamed Turner Allen Company Inc

Under articles filed Wednesday in the office of the clerk of court the Turner May Company Inc name was changed to Turner Allen Company Inc. The amended charter lists stockholders Turner West Monroe 10 shares Turner Linville seven shares Men 20 shares.

Turnér- May Company, Inc Turnér-Allen Company, Inc Colfporation Ithe Corporation Ag Turnér, West Monroé Turnes Linville Tai

Wacky NY tales of accidents shock lawyers and wig makers

New York insurance stories recount odd injury claims from subway turnstile jams, dancing mishaps, and a blendered skirt removal incident. The piece mentions eccentric suees, dramatic thrills, and a thriving wig trade with names like Deutschmann Birnstein and Shindhelm’s, plus Harpo Marx using their wigs.

Hollywood Close-Ups and Ancestry Jokes

Hollywood Close-Ups feature Dan Thomas with snippets of light gossip. Ida Lupino retorts that her 250 years on the stage prime her for success, while Jack Oakie quips about old material. A sidebar imagines a grand scheme for a planetary philosopher played by Toby Wing, blending wit and Hollywood rumor.

Hollywood Dan Thomas NEA Jack Oakie Ida Lupino Ida Jack

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