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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
2
The fragmentary text shows a Monroe He ws Star masthead line and contact details for NEWS-STAR a HING CORPORATION, with address 14 North Sacer Street and a note about calling the NEWS STAR or MORNING WORLD by telephone after 7 p m.
Central China fears Nanking fall with Shanghai losses mounting and Chiang Kai-shek potential peace talks. Manchukuoan mutinies expose risk of occupation while Japanese finance strains grow. Analysts say only a protracted war or a swift victory may decide, yet long-term gains look uncertain.
The article celebrates Monroe’s Christmas shopping rush as a festive, bustling period that boosts store traffic and local cheer. It argues early shopping is unnecessary and praises the season’s energy as essential to community prosperity and happiness.
The article argues that mass post cards, though many see them as wasteful, hold value by renewing friendships. It notes how years pass and ties fade from close to mere acquaintances, while a greeting card from afar can remind friends of shared memories and stir warm feelings. A state senator is quoted on civilization and politics.
Uncommon Sense by John Blake discusses a predicted bumper crop of sunspots in 1939 and explores possible connections to weather crops and even the stock market. It notes sunspots’ ionizing effects on air, radio signal interference, and a roughly eleven year cycle influencing climate and vegetation.
Coming back is joy and pain as the speaker recalls autumn rain on the slanting roof and youth. The poem reflects lost spring and blossoming memories no longer present and how memory preserves them as part of a cherished long ago.
A wry exchange contrasts winter and summer mortality with an office boy remarking fewer football games than baseball games, hinting at seasonal patterns in sports and life.
Freddy recalls his ancestors made wealth in the twelfth century while Reggie notes they invented an oil to quiet mail armor. The riff highlights a playful contrast between family fortune and medieval innovation.
Edwin says marriage before graduation would bar his degree. Geraldine quips that a bachelor of arts cannot marry, joking that perhaps he’ll be a husband of arts instead.
Dialogue fragment shows a child claiming washing hands and inviting scrutiny by offering to show the towel as proof. The exchange hints at family dynamics and trust.
A humorous exchange features Mrs. Jonah asking about activities in the whale and Jonah replying he was laboring. Mrs. Jonah notes the result as being thrown out of work. The dialogue uses a biblical catchphrase framing.
The dialogue suggests the actor son-in-law heads out on a Shakespeare revival tour with monthly support from his spouse. A joke about steady payments from Mr Longsuffer-Nope adds a humorous, domestic touch.
A reader notes a push to require husbands to pay wives the same wages as other workers. The reply argues fairness but adds the caveat that a husband should keep the right to dismiss workers who prove unsatisfactory.
A Bell Syndicate quip set mocks debt avoidance and social standing with lines about a man shunned by doctors for unpaid bills and a humorous take on aging, jealousy, and leadership in American life.
Washington reports whispers of tin protection in the British American rede agreement. The piece explains tin control via an international committee, its impact on prices from January to March, and the limited tin content in cans. It notes U.S. aims to shield consumers from high tin prices while considering price controls.
Seven grass fires started by burning trash kept Monroe fire department busy yesterday afternoon. One blaze at 1101 Alabama street was extinguished before arrival. Other fires were at Sherrouse addition 1700 Louisville avenue 709 Florida street 203 Smith avenue Benton avenue and Jackson street intersection and the levee near the former municipal nata torium site.
Pioneer Lodge No. 340, Free and Accepted Masons, will hold its annual officers installation Friday night in Oak Grove Louisiana. Appointed officers to be named. installed are W. K. Huffman worshipful master, Cecil Roberts senior warden, M H R Lipp junior warden, Dr J J Flake treasurer, D L Dickinson secretary.
The entertainment of the Twentieth Century Book club featured host Merc J. Bo Vaughan and papers by Mrs. Courtney Oliver on The City We Live In and Mrs. J. E. Dinghte Simple Facts About Local Politics. A social hour followed with tea and sandwiches.
The article describes multiple sclerosis as a nervous system disease with scattered hardening patches that degrade nerve sheaths. It notes onset typically between ages 20 and 40, uncertain causes, varied vision speech and balance symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and limited treatment with supportive care and observation of complications.
Hollywood gossip notes cram the page from stunts at Beverly Derby parties to Mae West and Betty Grable antics. Bets on Arleen Whalen and Nick Lukats as new screen sensations color the scene, while Mae Wests maid and Cary Grant tricks entertain.
Monroe Lions club announces Christmas Toy Day at the regular meeting in Hotel Frances. Members bring one toy for admission to the luncheon and the collected gifts go to the Council of Social Agencies WPA toy shop for distribution at Christmas. A special program will accompany the meeting and Lions plan the Oak Grove group meeting attendance. Wayne Wamsley Sr and Jr offered two violin duets with piano by Mrs Poag.
Mamie Anderson, a Black woman, was sentenced to 15 days in jail by Judge W. M. Harper in city court yesterday. Six traffic violators were fined a total of 14 dollars, one defendant 7.50 for drunkenness. two cases were dismissed and one nolle prossed.
Marlene Dietrich vacationing in New York attends a rhumba night club with Clifton Webb where no autograph hustle occurs. Gali-Gali the Egyptian fakir performs a bracha dapra act, while The Great Matrice and a palm reader entertain upscale diners. Meanwhile horse racing notes and holiday scenes unfold at Bowie and other venues with shoppers and bettors enjoying luck.
Radio program grid shows NBC WEAF network basic East and West coast stations with multiple time blocks. Featured acts include Jack Armstrong, Amos n Andy, Wayne King Orchestra, Fred Allen, Eddie Cantor, and Jean Sation.
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