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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1937

Page

4

Partition Plan For Palestine Gains Polarized Support

The article discusses Britain's Palestine policy proposing division into three parts with an independent Arab state a Jewish-led region and Jerusalem under British control. It cites Philip Bernstein who argues partition may be the only path to end pogroms and violent clashes, noting conditions in Jewish colonies and the fragile hope for peace.

Palestine United States Great Britain Holy Land Delaware Jerusalem Peel Commission Philip S. Bernstein Bernstein

Inventions and Odds as Deep Sea Divers Aspire

A Lake Michigan diver descends 420 feet using a self built oxygen helium apparatus, exceeding the prior deep sea record by 104 feet. He and a partner hope to salvage Lusitania cargo and later Merida treasure. The piece contrasts faith in invention with skeptics of wireless and horseless carriages, noting miracles may be dawning.

Wright Brothers North Carolina Lake Michigan Lusitania Ireland Merida Virginia Capes Marconi

Air Martyrs In Miami Air Show Crash

The article notes the deaths of Rudy Kling and Frank Haines, leading air race pilots, in the opening race of the Miami Air Show. It frames air speed as vital to aviation progress while lamenting the toll on pilots and calling tragedy an inescapable part of pursuing higher flight speeds.

Rudy Kling Frank Haines

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Advice

Last minute shoppers can still find broad stock in stores with peak pre holiday confusion not yet reached. Buying now offers better selection and less stress, with more satisfaction for the Christmas season.

Actor buys farm as retirement plan wisdom from Hollywood anecdote

A celebrated actor who recently purchased a modest tract of fertile farm land explains he will retire to the country when his vogue wanes. The piece argues many stars and others misjudge the durability of prosperity and that modest living preserves future options.

The Glee Club By George Elliston

Happiness is heart designed. The poem asks where happiness lies and answers it lives within the heart. It means joy comes from mood and mind, not wealth or fame, and laughter dwells in sun and rain.

the Glee Club George Elliston

Ring Question Sparks Condensed Banter

A fat self-important Mr Rich asks what to do with a ring as a friend mocks by saying he would clean his nails. The exchange highlights a snide, humorous moment between two unnamed characters.

Mr. Rich

Professor Y. Writes of Lucile and a Detectives Visit

In a letter to his wife Maizie and daughter from a fashionable watering place, Professor Y. complains about Lucile being engaged to a dashing young man and notes that an eventual blessing and a capable detective are on the way.

Professor Y Maizie Lucile

Hewitt Reminds Tramp: You Must Be Up and Doing

Hewitt urges the tramp to rise and act while yet alive, while the tramp questions how one can be up and doing after being worn down. The exchange highlights fatigue and motivation in a terse street dialogue.

Hewitt

Such Nerve Tailor Demands Long Overdue Coat Bill

A frustrated speaker confronts Tailor Sir Twombly over a $20 bill for a coat no longer in style after two years of waiting. The exchange highlights impatience and a dispute over payment for garments not returned or worn.

Sir Twombly

Engagement Question Sparks Family Feud

A dialogue recounts matrimonial opposition with one youth asking about engagement to Miss de Villers and the other noting the family’s disapproval. The exchange hints at social pressures within a prominent family.

Heritage From Father Comic Strip Moment

A teacher asks where wool comes from and Henry replies sheep. The lesson turns to fabric for pants with Henry admitting they’re made from his father’s old pants. The joke closes with a family boss line about not returning home with an alibi after a car fender is dented.

Henry the Bell Syndicate, Inc

They Call It Politics By CAPTER FIELD

The column surveys political currents around Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, noting conservative southern lawmakers and former allies who remain influential. It discusses Lewis W. Douglas, Morgenthau, Mrs Isabella Greenway, and state leaders, suggesting third term talk persists as Democrats align with or resist New Deal aims.

Bryan San Francisco Dayton Resson Franklin D. Roosevelt Lewis W. Douglas Roosevelt William H. Woodin Morgenthau Douglas Arizona Isabella 8. Greenway Roosevelts Greenway Lou Douglas

Legion Post Holds Traveling Meet at Collinston

The Bastrop American Legion held its first traveling meeting at Collinston led by Commander Robert Harp and Past Commander D N Smith. Harvey Todd spoke on Keeping the United States Out of War as others spoke. New members were admitted, and future meetings were planned in Met Rouge Bonita Jones and Oak Ridge with a chicken supper served.

Smith Max Hellman

Munholland Danwitz Furniture to Build Monroe Store

John M Munholland and Marshall M Munhol land with Max Danwitz of Monroe plan a 30602 dollar brick and stone two story store on De Siard street near the Masonic temple J W Smith is the architect and Frank Masling the contractor Work starts after January 1 Richard Downes Jr a Tensas levee board member returns from Washington after flood control hearings aiming at a potential hundred million dollar grant Miss Dorothy Schulze state president of the Business and Professional Women's club will travel to Ruston to speak on The Club A Personal Asset.

John M Marshall M. Munholland Max Danwitz Monroe Munholland- Danwitz Furniture Company DeSiard Street Masonic Temple J. W. Smith Frank Masling Richard Downes, Jr Tensas Basin Washington Louisiana Board Dorothy Schulze Business and Professional Women's Club Ruston

Epilepsy a Long Known Convulsive Disorder Explained

Dr. Morris Fishbein outlines epilepsy as a longstanding convulsive disorder with unclear causes and variable attacks. He describes loss of consciousness, muscle relaxation, outbursts, tongue biting, tremors, and postictal exhaustion, noting possible mental changes and behavioral issues in chronic cases.

Three Act Yule Play at St Matthew’s

Members of the Sodality of St Matthew’s Parochial School present The Empty Room a Christmas play in three acts Friday at 8 in the school auditorium. Net proceeds go to Christmas baskets for the needy and St. Vincent’s orphanage in Shreveport. The cast includes Hamar Bobby Rimes Johnanna Mary Ann Wilds Rebecca Mary of Nazareth Sam Danna Marilyn Rolleigh and others.

Sodality of St. Matthew's Parochial School Sodality St. Vincent's Orphanage Shreveport Bethlehem Hamar

Laurel postmaster W Fred Skeggs dies at 7

Laurel Mississippi postmaster W Fred Skeggs who served two years died after a long illness. He previously was a city commissioner and worked in laundry and real estate. He had suffered from chronic indigestion and a heart condition.

Laurel Miss W. Fred Skeggs

Hollywood Scoops On-Camera Quips and Celebrity Tales

A column of short Hollywood anecdotes notes domestic help issues, lookalikes, and industry quirks. Gene Raymond doubles as a lookalike, Barbara Stanwyck’s ranch life limits phone access, Greta Garbo’s number is traded for five dollars, and actors navigate cigars and publicity.

Paul Harrison Hollywood Gene Raymond Interoffice Remo 20th-Fox Wee-Dee Wee Gleason Barbara Stanwyck Greta Garbo

New York Celebrities Unwind With Quirky After Hours Habits

A parade of stars and notables in New York reveals playful after hours habits from Noel Coward maracas in Cuban spots to Marlene Dietrich chasing tempo variety. Others relax with games, music, writing, or boxing chats, with George White and Sophie Tucker enjoying nightlife and Von Loon’s box office lore.

New York Noel Coward Manhattan Marlene Dietrich Johnny Gertrude Lawrence Central Park Lake Milton Berle Richard Himber Theodore Dreiser George M. Cohan Elissa Landi Stepin Fetchit

Radio Program Schedule Across Networks and Regions

A dense listing of NBC and CBS network time blocks for BASIC East Midwest and West stations, with shifts in program names and performers. Includes Coast to Coast designations, regional repeats, and notes on time zones Central and Eastern Standard Time.

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