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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1929

Page

12

Mystery still veils murder of pretty teacher

Rockford Illinois December 11 United Press reports the murder of Cordelia FE Gummensheimer a Rockford high school languages head whose skull was crushed with an iron pipe. Authorities pursue clues amid a wall of mystery linking a Hollywood dentist Dr Floyd D Leech to the crime scene and possible motives.

United Press Rockford All Cordelia FE Gummensheimer Rockford High School Floyd D. Leech Hollywood Film Colony William D. Knight Hollywood Leech

U S Ambassador Wa Mora arrives in New York from Mexico City

Dwight W. Morrow the U S ambassador to Mexico landed in New York from Mexico City today. He declined to discuss his rumored senate appointment or any meeting with the former president and president elect of Mexico. He returned home to Englewood New Jersey.

Associated Press New York Dwight Wa. Morrow U. S Mexico Mexico City United States Senate Edge Englewood N. J

For Rent Electric Waxer and Vacuum Cleaner Ad

Joe Crowley's Paint Store advertises rental of an electric waxer and vacuum cleaner. The notice also mentions picture framing services offered by the shop.

Joe Crowley

British Boat Seized with 500 Liquor Cases

A British oil screw ship named Elizabeth was seized off Long Island with 500 cases of liquor aboard. Seven prisoners were taken aboard and the vessel was being convoyed to New York by the patrol boat CG-123 of New York, according to a radio message intercepted at the coast guard base in New London.

New London Conn Elizabeth Coast Guard CG-123 New York Long Island

Southside Park Named in Honor of Monroe Mayor Bernstein

The Monroe city council named 137 acre southern park Bernstein Park in honor of Arnold Bernstein, the city’s longtime mayor. The park on the Thomas Willson streets site will host recreation and athletic fields and serve as Ouachita parish fair grounds. A topographical survey is done and improvements will start soon. The resolution was adopted December 10, 1929 with no votes against and Bernstein not voting.

Bernstein Ouachita Parish Atkinson Monroe Louisiana Thomas and Willson Arnold Bernstein

Canada City Blaze Destroys Two Hotel Blocks

A fire in Chatham Ont caused about 500 000 dollars in damage before it was brought under control Monday. The Sheldrick and Garner hotel blocks in the business district were destroyed.

Chatham Ont Sheldrick Garner

Gold Diggers of Broadway Shines in Color at Spenger Theatre

Film notes praise Gold Diggers of Broadway as witty and visually stunning with snappy dialogue led by Roy under Ruth’s direction. It highlights the reunion of ex Follies stars Nancy Welford Ann Pennington and Lilyan Tashman and details Warner Bros Vitaphone production and the Sacred Flame song spotlight.

Saenger Broadway Roy Ruth Larry Ceballos Capitol Today Warner Brothers Vitaphone Pauline Frederick Conrad Nagel Mr. Nagel Talking Pictures M. Witmark and Sons United States Grant Clarke Harry Akst Warner Broz Clarke Gertrude Short Warner Bros/roducuore

Blue Star Ointment for Skin Itch and Irritations

An antiseptic dressing marketed to relieve itching from eczema, dermatitis, ringworm, poison oak, and other skin irritations. Promoted as a general remedy available through druggists, with the claim of easing old sores and related conditions.

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