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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1935

Page

2

Coalition for Farmers Advocates New Economic Plan

Cohn outlines a sustained effort to form a farmer coalition seeking autonomy to cultivate lands and raise living standards while ensuring future generations inherit stability. The proposal includes a $10,000,000 independent fund for a chemical foundation to develop new uses for cotton and southern farm products, with tariff relief or equivalent government adjustments.

Cohn America Chemical Cully A. Cobb AAA Cobb Oscar Johnson

Farm program promises continue despite court ruling

The AAA cotton pool manager assures farmers that adjustment payments will continue next year and that the government will not retreat from its farm production control program, regardless of the supreme court decision on processing taxes.

AAA Supreme Court

Cotton Belt in Bankruptcy Filing Warns of Defaults

Directors authorized the bankruptcy petition after an earlier notice of default on interest payments. Judge Charles B. Davis will hear the case at a yet unspecified date. Separately, Robert Spring, once a Washington clerk and forger, crafted noted copies of George Washington's signature now prized by autograph collectors.

Charles B. Davis Robert Spring Washington, D. C George Washington

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Lingering Coughs

Advertisements claim Creomulsion relieves chest colds and bronchial irritation by blending creosote with other extracts to reach the cough source. It touts palatable emulsified formula, guaranteed satisfaction, and a money back refund if not satisfied.

Sion

Leche Outlines His Platform At Louisiana Meeting

Governor Allen claims more than 5000000 in royalties and severance taxes benefited Louisiana public schools from oil leases. He says he never profited from road contracts and touts Red River bridge work and road improvements in Caddo parish. Ellender pledges to work for common people in Washington and to shift taxes from individuals to special interests. Other speakers include Patton Long Baynard Grace Tugwell and Harris.

Louisiana Allen Caddo Parish Allen J. Ellender State House of Representatives U. S. Senate Washington Mr. Ellender J. S. Patton Earle Long L. B. Baynard Lucille Mae Grace A. P. Tugwell T. H. Harris

High Winds Forecast Along Eastern Gulf Coast

A storm moved northeast along the coastline causing high winds as it neared the eastern gulf. The weather bureau placed the disturbance off the Louisiana coast last night and forecast its weakening west of Mobile Alabama with widespread rains and cooler temperatures. No clearing expected today.

New Orleans Gulf Weather Bureau Louisiana Mobile Ala

Riley J. Wilson seeks fifth district seat in 1936 primary

Announcement lists Riley J. Wilson of Ruston as a candidate to succeed himself as Congress man from the Fifth Congressional District in the Democratic Primary on January 21, 1936. Pat S. Hamilton is named as a candidate to succeed himself as Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish in the same primary.

Riley J. Wilson Ruston Pat S. Hamilton Ouachita Parish

Dear attacks the oil deal in Louisiana campaign

Congressman Cleveland Dear assails a state oil deal and a federal funds shortage claim, saying the “state machine” blocks relief and freedom from taxes. He vows a fair election in January and argues against repealing the free school book law while pledging to protect homestead exemptions. He spoke in Eros, Chatham, and Jonesboro after leaving for home.

Oscar Allen Dear Louisiana Cleveland State Machine Cleveland Dear Baton Rouge Department of Social Welfare New Orleans Abe Shushan Eros Chatham Jonesboro

New Deal Seeks To Check Flood Of Utility Suits

Government lawyers in several courts push back against utilities' lawsuits as the New Deal confronts the E. B. S. case. In Washington the Supreme Court debate on Bankhead cotton control ends abruptly after Solicitor General Reed collapses. the DOJ will rely on briefs without further argument.

NEW Deal United States Supreme Court Stanley Reed Secretary of Agriculture Reed Justice Department

Obituaries for Stringer House and John A. McLemore in Bastrop

Stringer House 34 died after illness at a Bastrop hospital. Funeral at Robinson Funeral Home with burial at Christ Church Cemetery. Survived by widow, one child, mother Martha House and five sisters across Beekman Bastrop Lake Village and Monroe. John A. McLemore died at his Bastrop residence after five days illness. Funeral Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home and Christchurch Cemetery. Survived by three sons two daughters a sister and two brothers.

Bastrop Stringer George Lang Beekman H. W. Wilson J. A. Hammel R. D. Standard Lake Village N. E. Dawson Monroe John A. M'Lemore

Donation Drive Aims to Aid Needy Children This Christmas

A large donation funds relief for fatherless and motherless children and others in poverty. A committee will survey each family to avoid overlap in aid while ensuring no child misses Yuletide help. Checks are to be sent to the World and News-Star payable to the Good Fellows fund.

Yuletide World News-Star Good Fellows Fund

Birth of Daughter for McCartneys in Ola Louisiana

A daughter was born December 7 at a local hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Quincy McCartney of Ola Louisiana. The baby has been named Jerry Lynn McCartney.

Ola Quincy McCartney Jerry Lynn McCartney

Gly-Cas touted by Monroe grocerman in testimonial

Local grocerman Mr. Michatto Jr. credits Gly-Cas with ending severe headaches and neuritis pain, restoring energy and appetite. He and his mother reportedly improved after use, praising the remedy with no unpleasant effects. Sold at Phoenix Drug Co. Monroe and by area druggists. Price $1.00 per box or 6 for $5.00, postage paid.

Mr. Michatto, Jr Phoenix Drug Company DeSiard Street Mr. Michatto Monroe

Christmas Cheer Drive Seeks Funds for Needy Children

The Colored Welfare Mission started a Christmas cheer fund on Wednesday to aid needy Negro children. Marcus Mims announced the drive will be divided into groups led by Hagar Williams Ruth Jones Mary Crayton and David Edwards. Reports go to secretary L A Jackson with Ella G Adams available for information at phone 1476.

Colored Welfare Mission Marcus Mims Hagar Williams Ruth Jones Mary Crayton David Edwards L. A. Jackson Ella G. Adams

Masons Name Officers for Farmerville Lodge No 53

Union Fraternal Lodge No 53 Free and Accepted Masons of Farmerville elected officers for the coming year led by worshipful master Ben M Lee and senior warden A C Dykes. It lists treasurer S L Smith secretary Draughon Smith chaplain J M Booth tyler H Ludwig with appointive officers Harry Preaus and Cotton Allen as senior and junior deacons.

Marion Union Fraternal Lodge Farmerville Ben M. Lee A. C. Dykes R. C. Harper S. L. Smith Draughon Smith J. M. Booth Tyler H. Ludwig Harry Preaus Cotton Allen

Honest Election Pledge Promised for Morehouse Parish

Carey Calhoun president of the Morehouse parish board of election supervisors pledged a fair election with all candidates offered a chance to name commissioners. The board, including Ancel Ard and Lula D. Page, will select commissioners by merit, meeting after the new year to review nominations at the courthouse.

Bastrop Morehouse Parish Carey Calhoun Board of Election Supervisors Calhoun Ancel Ard Lula D. Page Ard O. K. Allen

Record of 1929 New York to San Francisco walk

Abraham L. Monte verde of Mays Landing New Jersey set a walking record in 1929 covering 3415 miles in 79 days 10 hours and 10 minutes.

New York San Francisco Abraham L. Monteverde Mays Landing N. J

Master of Ceremonies A B Turnage and Stewards Named

The event lists A B Turnage as master of ceremonies with stewards Jim Futh and Broadus Taye lor named to assist.

A. B. Turnage Jim Futh Broadus Tayelor

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