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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1937

Page

11

Scout cubbing plan explained to Ouachita parents

William C. Wessel of New York City national director of cubbing spoke at the courthouse to parents of boys nine to 12 outlining a home centered dens plan for Cub Scouts. An evening session was announced for Wednesday at 7:30 PM on the courthouse third floor with fathers and others invited.

William C. Wessel New York City Il Scouts of America Roe Olan H. Black Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council Mr. Wessel Ouachita Valley Council Wessel Boy Scouts of America Springfield Mass Casper Wyo Denmark Boy Scout Organization Monrde Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council

Record cotton crop forecast sparks price rise in New Orleans

New Orleans reports an 18,746,000 bale government forecast for the year, sending December contracts up to 7.99 cents and March to 8.04. Prices gain despite a large crop outlook with gains moderated by profit-taking later in the session. Washington confirms record production with high per-acre yields and state breakdowns.

New Orleans

Cotton Ginning Totals by State for Current and Prior Year

The census bureau reports ginning by state on a running basis through December 1. Texas led with 4,492,390 bales this year versus 2,712,220 last year, followed by Mississippi 2,233,709 and 1,836,585, Georgia 1,415,449 and 1,030,418, Alabama 1,522,306 and 1,120,859, and Arkansas 1,540,808 and 1,232,080. California totaled 518,484 versus 342,436, while others include Louisiana 1,007,360 and 739,128, North Carolina 709,320 and 503,488, South Carolina 937,941 and 705,282, Tennessee 492,874 and 410,297, Oklahoma 651,515 and 279,794, New Mexico 120,198 and 89,635, Arizona 166,970 and 129,915, Florida 35,057 and 27,578, Virginia 32,570 and 36,804, Missouri 286,453 and 295,620, and all other states 14,638 and 12,101.

Sippi Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Arizona California States Old Mexico United States Census Bureau Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

W. CT U Gathers Toys for Baby Layette This Year

The Good Fellows plans to aid childless families this Christmas and will close applicant lists on December 22 after checks for duplication. Donations of toys and merchandise are sought, with group gifts from firms credited in published lists. Missouri Pacific Women’s Club dance supports the fund with 50 cent tickets per couple, and Jack Angell donates one night’s receipts from the Three Mile Inn.

Good Fellows Missouri Pacific Women's Club Good Fellows Fund Jack Angell Three Mile Inn

Ivy Green Kittredge Dies in New Orleans

Ivy Green Kittredge former city official dies at home in New Orleans from heart disease at age 60.

Ivy Kittredge New Orleans Ivy Green Kittredge

Winnsboro Post Installs Officers in Veterans Event

The Hanna Richardson post in Winnsboro held officer installation led by C A Hunt of the Roney J Hobbs post. All officers were re elected with Theodore Robinson starting a third term as post commander and a banquet planned in Rayville on December 15 for department commander Fred C Dent and staff.

Roney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars C. A. Hunt Department Hanna-Richardson Winnsboro Theodore Robinson A. A. Moore Alex Welbrink Frank Ferguson J. H. Walter Bowden Jones Hailey Diamond James Buie William Kilgo Roy C. Steward Frank Short Gordon Mathis National Organization Rayville Fred C. Dent

Police Jury Approves Budget Measures and Grading Upgrades

The Ouachita parish police jury approves a budget fix and a gravel upgrade plan. A terracing and ditching machine costing 4510 dollars is approved for farmers with a 2 dollar per hour charge to keep the project self sustaining. D. Smith will travel to Washington with other reps to push for legislation. About 30 miles of road were graveld this year, per W.A. Millis.

Williams Overton J. W Summerlin Tensas D. ¥. Smith Washington W.A. Millis Parish Ouachita Parish S. O. Henry

Local Births Reported in Urania and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Tom Rooney announce the birth of a daughter on November 30. Mr and Mrs Weldon Boyett report a recent daughter. Mr and Mrs E F Smith of Linville welcome a daughter born December 1. A son born Tuesday at the Vaughn Wright Bendel clinic to Mr and Mrs Vernon Haynes. Haynes serves as athletic director of Ouachita Parish High School.

Urania Tom Rooney E. F. Smith Linville Vaughan-Wright-Bendel Clinic Vernon Haynes Haynes Ouachita Parish High School

Weather Thwarts Hunt for Officers in Manila Typhoon

Fog rain and wind hindered the search for three missing Philippine army officers after their transport plane vanished in a typhoon. President Quezon voiced concern as five planes failed to locate them over Tayabas province while two officers reportedly landed to escape the storm.

Manila Philippine Army Manuel Quezon Tayabas Paulino Santos William Lee United States Army Fidel Segundo Philippine Army Intelligence Corps Guillermo Francisco Manuel Olympia Francisco Infanta

Woman Freed in Son-in-Law's Death

A Roanoke county court jury acquitted Mrs. Louetha Clifton of 43 in the death of her son-in-law John J. McCarrigie 35 of Boston. After one hour of deliberation the jury found her not guilty. McCarrigle was shot October 9 when he visited the Clifton home to see his wife who testified she lived in fear of him.

Salem Roanoke Louetha Clifton John J. McCarrigie Boston Mass McCarrigle

Curtis Applies for Pardon in Lindbergh Case

John Hughes Curtis of Norfolk Virginia a boat builder asks the New Jersey court of pardons for a full pardon He was convicted of obstructing justice and given a suspended year in prison plus a $1000 fine His claim that he was in contact with the Lindbergh kidnapers led investigators on a fruitless chase.

Trenton N. J Court of Pardons John Hughes Curtis Norfolk Curtis

Farm Bill Struggles Highlight Senate House Clash

Administration allies report farm bills face heavy hurdles as House and Senate differ on wage hour and control structures. Southern senators oppose labor department oversight. Senate favors an independent five member board. Roosevelt jokes about critics as administrations pushes tax housing and merchant marine measures.

House Senate White House House Labor Committee Labor Department Jones Texas The Agriculture Committee Roosevelt Mark Sullivan Sullivan

Deaths Pioneer Woman Lorena Chubbuck

Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena Chubbuck were held Sunday afternoon at Rhymes cemetery in Pioneer Louisiana. She is survived by her husband Richard Chubbuck four children Wendell Ross Hollis and Lee Chubbuck her parents Mr and Mrs John Powell and several brothers and sisters.

Pioneer Lorena Chubbuck Rhymes Cemetery Richard Chubbuck Wendell Ross Hollis Lee Chubbuck John Powell

Mrs Osa Johnson Sues for 502,539 in Crash Damages

Mrs Osa Johnson sues Western Air Express and United Airports Co of California for 502,599 in damages following the death of her husband Martin Johnson, noted explorer, in an airplane crash near a mountain peak near Saugus while en route to a lecture. She also intends a separate suit for injuries.

Los Angeles Osa Johnson Western Air Express United Airports Company of California Martin Johnson Johnsons Saugus Calif Johnson

Cardinal O Connell says disturbances near end

William Cardinal O Connell, aging 78, expresses confidence that economic and industrial disturbances have peaked. He notes a brighter outlook as he begins his day with Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and a Thanksgiving Mass in his private chapel.

Boston William Cardinal O’connell Cardinal O'Connell Cardinal O’connell Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Plane Strikes House Killing Two During Fog Bound Flight

Avelino, member of a 17 aircraft attack unit from Dallas en route to San Antonio, disappeared after heavy fog caused a low flight. The wreckage struck a house, killing two residents. one boy found on a bed cried as rescuers took him to Mrs. Albright. The remaining planes turned back per field warnings.

Anderson Austin Field

Druggist Claude Vance to stand trial for June slaying

In Cleveland Mississippi Circuit Judge W A Alcorn set December 14 for the trial of Claude Vance Shaw Miss druggist charged with the June slaying of Night Marshal E C Harrington A venire of at least 100 jurors will be drawn from the county for the case.

Cleveland Miss Claude Vance Shaw E. C. Harrington W. A. Alcorn

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