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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1934

Page

5

Labor backs payroll tax for unemployment insurance

William Green of the AFL urged 1935 unemployment insurance financed by a five percent payroll tax. He argued workers would face no direct levy and employers would raise prices, while workers buy most goods. Congress backs a 30 hour week amid Roosevelt admin opposition.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor A. F. of L Roosevelt William PP. Connery Massachusetts House Labor Committee Connery Senator Black Alabama

Collinston School Honors Roll Named in Report

Collinston La December 12 special The honor roll for the second six week period lists students by grade. Names include Dorothy Norsworthy Katheryne Osborne Clara Payne Zader Zell Gunter and others through Ruby Fontenot in eleventh grade. Sousa band noted its single performance startled a mother.

Collinston Collinston School Dorothy Anne Norsworthy Katheryne Osborne Clara Payne Zader Zell Gunter Clarence Fontenot Elton Tilbury Frances Deal Jean Brun Leonard Coleman Norma Ruth Sellers Dixie Osborne Louise Gwein Eugenia Pettis Mary Pettis

STOP THAT ITCH In One Minute

An antiseptic liquid remedy relieves eczema scales eruptions and rashes. Dr D D Dennis originated the formula after thirty years of success. It soothes irritated skin dries clear and fast and stops intense itching. A 35c trial bottle is guaranteed to tap it or money back. Dial and own Italian Balm.

D. D. Dennis

Assistant Attorney General's Brother Dies in Shreveport

W. M. Wallace aged 62 died in a Shreveport hospital Tuesday night. He was brother of George Wallace of Baton Rouge, assistant attorney general, and uncle of Mrs. Otto Drewett of West Monroe. A longtime Winnfield attorney and oil operator, he had lived in Shreveport for about 15 years. Funeral plans awaited word from daughter Mrs. Scott Dunlop of New York. Surviving are his widow, a son Purcell Wallace of Shreveport, a daughter, three sisters, two brothers, and other relatives.

W. M. Wallace Ralph White Otto Drewett West Monroe Shreveport Wallace George Wallace Baton Rouge Winnfield Scott Dunlop New York Purcell Wallace Jack Wallace Cass Moss Will Baker Earl Kidd A. Schonleau

Children Ride Free to Church on Twin City Buses

Children living in Ransom addition may ride to Sunday school free of charge on cold or rainy days. The service is provided by Twin City buses under F. K. authority.

Ransom Twin City F. K

Sunday school bus service at Brown Paper mill

Carkuff announces a bus run aligned with the regular schedule to pick up children attending Brown Cub Sunday school at Brown Paper mill. The service aims to help boys and girls ride on bad days, inviting students to take advantage of the opportunity.

Carkuff Brown Cub Brown Paper Mill

Oregon pine timber sold under name Douglas fir

The Douglas spruce, frequently called Douglas fir, sits botanically between firs and hemlocks and is sold as Oregon pine by lumbermen.

Slaying at Cleveland Mississippi Stuns Community

Police lack definite leads in the brutal hammer and knife killings of A. B. Turner and his wife in Cleveland. A blood stained hammer and gloves are found. a six year old son was wounded, another child unharmed but exposed. Investigators focus on a revenge motive amid fingerprint absence. a questioned man was released after police inquiry.

Cleveland Miss A. B. Turner Greenville Turner Turners Aurelius, Jr Little Aurelius

Social trip notes from Mangham residents

Mangham Mrs Jack Lowry spent the weekend in Jackson Mississippi and Mobile Alabama. Mr and Mrs W E Hixon accompanied by Mrs J W DeMoss Sr motored to Ruston Thursday night where they visited with their daughter.

Rebecca Pardue Nashville Tenn E. D. Baker Kerr X. O. Regent Ozona Texas Mangham High School T. A. Judd Fleischman Jack Lowry Jackson Miss Mobile Ala W. E. Hixon J. W. DeMoss, Sr Ruston Daugh

Regional HOLC Office to Open in Memphis

A new HOLC regional office will open in Memphis next Monday with William F. Penniman participating. The office will serve Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee and Kentucky. C Stott Noble, former North Carolina manager, is regional director.

Memphis Tenn Home Owners Loan Corporation William F. Penniman HOLC Washington Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky C. Stott Noble North Carolina

Insects Wipe Out Labor Across The Nation

A sweeping estimate claims insects destroy the labor of a million men each year in this country, highlighting the economic toll of pests on agriculture and industry.

Pythians Plan Big Ceremonial Re‑Dedication Night

The Knights of Pythias announce a ceremonial Thursday at 7 30 to re-dedicate members by re-assuming obligations in each rank. The event aims to bring new angles on the order's duties and fellowship to those in attendance.

Knights of Pythias Order

Fresh Coffee and Aspirin Demand

The notice urges freshness for both coffee and aspirin, citing the United States Pharmacopoeia on moisture sensitivity. It promotes St. Joseph Aspirin as moisture proof in Cellophane to preserve strength and provide fast relief. The ad claims it is the world's largest seller at 10 cents.

St. Joseph

Knights of the Twin Cities to Observe Ceremonial Event

The ceremony will be attended by Grand Chancellor A A Garrison of Shreveport and Past Grand Chancellors Robert P Kennedy of Lake Providence and Abner Turner of Minden. Indications point to a large crowd and knights from Twin Cities and surrounding lodges are urged to attend. Nearby towns are expected to send representatives as well.

A. A. Garrison Shreveport Robert P. Kennedy Lake Providence Abner Turner Minden Knights Twin Cities Sur

Colonial bans on head hun' clash with tribal norms

Scientists say the practice persists despite official bans as it remains deeply entrenched in the culture of some tribes, yet colonial governments claim to have outlawed it.

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