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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1941
Page
9
Two rough matches are predicted tonight at the Quachita Valley grounds featuring Miss Mildred Urke of the plan of the world facing Miss Mae Weston of Columbus Ohio in women's lightweight wrestling.
Promoter Gus Kallio announced that wrestling fans tonight will hear President Roosevelt deliver his radio address at 9 o clock. A large radio will be placed in the middle of the ring and the performance will be halted during the broadcast.
In Omaha Nebraska Lecil McGill faces John Grove of Salt Lake City Utah in a heavyweight wrestling bout. Weston and Burko noted for advantage and experience. Grove weighs about 249 pounds and favors power holds while McGill is shaped as a scientific grappler. Promoter Gus Kallio cites past title fights and expects a keen contest.
Notices in Ouachita Parish court actions include sale of assets to satisfy writs, final accounts in probate, seizure and sale of property in Monroe, and election of directors for the bank. Items reference Sheriff Milton Covedale, Joseph Brown, and Marshall Bale Furniture Company alongside property in Ouachita Parish and city of Monroe.
The event kicks off with a boxing battle royal featuring five colored battlers, scheduled to start at 8:30. The card emphasizes weight and brute strength alongside speed and science.
Neville High School reports a large senior class larger than in 1941, comprising about 1 percent of the student body. It is sponsored by Miss Mary Hester and Mrs. Cynthia Leigh. Officers include Louis Whitfield as president and John Luffet as boys vice president.
In Monroe the recreation department announced contest winners ahead of the Clare Tree Major performances. First prize went to Jo Ann Thompson, Central Grammar School. second to A. R. Morgan, Georgia Tucker. third to Ed Brown, Neville High School seventh grade. Thompson will receive a season ticket. Morgan and Brown get tickets to The Sleeping Beauty. Thompson will tell her winning story on KMLB Tuesday at 4:45 pm.
In Logan, West Virginia, the telephone directory shows Brownings as the most common with three entries. Cooks follow with two, while Smiths number sixteen. Joneses and Browns are scarcely listed, not even appearing among the top names.
Carl J. Hambro, exiled Norwegian leader, will speak on “How to Prepare for Peace” at Northeast Junior College Thursday evening. He notes Norway’s gold reserve and merchant fleet are now in the United States and recalls wartime leadership with King Haakon.
The United States declared war on Japan in a swift act, with Roosevelt and Congress passing the resolution in about three hours. The president spoke briefly to a joint session, followed by swift approval votes, and the declaration was signed at 4 10 pm. This contrasted with 1917 when Wilson faced long debates before declaring war on Germany.
A New York clothing firm combats forgotten names by giving customers a small photo of each salesman. On a return visit the customer simply shows the photo to identify the salesperson they wish to do business with, simplifying the memory task.
In a tight photo finish Whirlaway narrowly beat Alsab to win Horse of the Year in the Turf and Sports Digest poll. The Warren Wright entry earned 13 of 20 races and $272,386, securing 9% of 195 ballots. Alsab, with $110,600 in earnings, finished second with 90 nominations. Petrify swept two year old filly honors, and Pebble led the handicap horses.
John L. Lewis, president of the CIO United Mine Workers, urged full support for the government in its fight against Japan and other enemies. The union won a shop agreement in captive coal mines by arbitration appointed by the president, underscoring wartime unity. Captain Roald Amundsen became the first to reach both poles.
The Civil Aeronautics Authority announced that Northeast Junior College student pilots may resume training after federal grounding. Ed C. Apperson said Houston notified Dean Calvert. Other civil flying remains grounded and a district meeting for pilots and airport managers is planned tonight. Oak leaves sometimes linger after summer.
Chicago dispatch reports Charles A. Lindbergh through the America First committee urged national unity as war looms. He said the nation must retaliate after an attack and invest in the best-equipped army navy and air force, stressing forgotten defenses and modern industrial strength. A second item notes US imports 1,106,475 pounds of perilla oil in Q2 1940.
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