Anti-Lynching Bills Planned in Next Congress
Washington reports a determined Republican drive to push anti-lynching legislation in the coming Congress to win back northern black votes. The plan hinges on deadlines affecting relief funds and other emergency powers, with strategy to force a vote on anti-lynching bills amid broader administration measures.
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Washington
Senate
North
Congress
Roosevelt
Great Britain
France
RFC
Public Works Administration
My Man Godfrey at Capitol Theater Ends Today
Carole Lombard scenes with William Powell highlight obstacle filled pursuit of happiness in Universal comedy My Man Godfrey showing at the Capitol theater for final times today.
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Carole Lombard
William Powell
Universal
My Man Godfrey
Capitol Theater
Knights of Columbus to Hold Special Meeting in Monroe
Special Agent M J O Leary of New Haven Conn will inspect the Monroe lodge and attend an 8 pm Friday meeting. All members are urged to attend as the lodge outlines goals for a bigger and better year in 1937.
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M. J. O’leary
New Haven
Edward and Bertie Duke of York contrasts in royal life
The article contrasts King Edward VII and his brother the Duke of York, highlighting Edward’s restless energy and global travels with Bertie’s quiet, obedient nature. It recalls a luncheon moment and a moving hospital scene where Edward kissed a maimed veteran, illustrating two polar approaches to duty and public life.
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Bertie
Edward
Grand-Papa
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
India
Japan
Africa
South America
United States
Duke of York
England
Minstrel Show Program Planned by Ouachita Club
The Missouri Pacific Booster club women sponsor a minstrel program at Ouachita Parish High School auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the Good Fellows Fund. The lineup features local amateur acts including Nita Martin, Josephine Combs, Ed Shaughnessy, Dot Lively, Mrs P J Newman, Rudy Vandenburg, C C Shalzer, Elinor Bennett, Lena Ledbetter, Jim Newburn, Garland Shell, Louis Guerriero, Love Byrd, Myrt Killion, Bill Sullivan, Fannie Redding, Lola Richardson and ensemble in Alexander's Rag Time Band finale.
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Missouri Pacific Booster Club
Ouachita Parish
Good Fellows Fund
Nita Martin
Josephine Combs
Ed Shaughnessy
Dot Lively
P. J. Newman
Rudy Vandenburg
C. C. Shalzer
Elinor Bennett
Lena Ledbetter
Jim Newburn
Garland Shell
Louis Guerriero
Love Byrd
Myrt Killion
Bill Sullivan
Fannie Redding
Lola Richardson
Alexander
Ensemble
Salvation Army Kettles Placed Downtown For Christmas Drive
The Salvation Army will set three red kettles on Saturday at the post office on Jackson Street Woolworths and the Central Savings Bank and Trust to collect donations for Christmas food baskets. Adjutant G W Washburn asks for generous response to help those less fortunate enjoy the holiday.
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Salvation Army
Jackson Street
Woolworth's
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
G. W. Washburn
Deaths James McRee 27 Dies of Pneumonia Near Rayville
James McRee a 27 year old planter living near Rayville in Richland parish died at his home from pneumonia Wednesday. The funeral was held at his brother M L McRee’s Rayville home with Rev. J H Hooks officiating. Interment followed at the Rayville Masonic cemetery. He is survived by his parents two brothers and three sisters. A second note mentions a 1935 figure on small shops generating a $2 000 000 000 business in the United States.
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James McRee
Planter
Rayville
Richland Parish
M. L. McRee
J. H. Hooks
Masonic Cemetery
R. A. McRee
M. L
Lavelle McRee
Homer Roark
Grayson
Elsie McRee
Vicksburg
Melva McRee
Permit to Erect Residence Issued In City
A permit to build a five room frame house on North Second street between Rochelle avenue and Downing lane was issued to Brad ley Waelder by city building inspector Sam H Awl. The project costs 2854 dollars under the charge of contractor T A Hendry. Three smaller permits followed for remodeling at 1012 North Fourth street. a frame warehouse on McGuire street. and adding three rooms on Egan street with day labor crews and modest costs.
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North Second Street
Rochelle Avenue
Downing Lane
Bradley Waelder
Sam H. Awl
T. A. Hendry
O. A. Faulk
North Fourth Street
Service Tile Company
McGuire Street
Harrison and
Grammont Streets
T. L. McKeithen
Egan Street
Lee Avenue
South Grand Street
School Children Asked to Purchase Christmas Seals
Children in all schools will be asked to buy Christmas seals but none will be given to place on sale Captain G B Cooley president of the Ouachita Tuberculosis and Public Health association said responses are coming in well from those who received seals by mail It is urged that all who receive seals use them on letters and packages and remit payment promptly.
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G. B. Cooley
The
Ouachita Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
Awl Recuperates After Appendicitis Operation
Maintenance engineer W. B. Awl of the Barkdull Faulk school, son of city inspector Sam H. Awl, is recuperating satisfactorily at St Francis sanitarium after emergency appendicitis surgery Tuesday night. Visitors expected in two days.
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W. B. Awl
Barkdull Faulk School
Sam H. Awl
St. Francis Sanitarium
Yuletide Lights Across Monroe Honor Contest
City and Ouachita parish join in a Christmas lighting drive with DeSiard Street intersections and the Ouachita bank and Bernhardt buildings forming an illuminated pyramid. Prizes total 400 dollars with a grand prize of 100 dollars. Entries by January 21 judged. lights stay on until New Year’s Day.
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DeLiard
St John
Star
Ouachita Bank
Bernhardt
Rodriguez
DeSiard
Monroe Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
Worldsand News-Star
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Prisoners Transferred to Angola Prison from District Court
Four prisoners who had sentences in the district court were moved Thursday by deputy sheriffs to the state penitentiary at Angola to serve their terms. The group includes Amos Cham-
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Angola
Amos Cham
Court Sentences and Public Finance Facts From 1935 Report
A fragment discusses sentences for thefts and false pretenses, naming Jimmie Wade and Lee Tawater, with terms from months to years. It also cites Business Week data on 1935 funeral directors, noting 17 096 directors and an average funeral cost about 165 dollars.
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Bers
Jimmie, Wade
Martin Roberson
Lee
Red
Tawater
Business Week
United States
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