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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

2

Shawn Please's Large Number Show At Jurine College

Shawn Please and his ensemble presented a three act exga at Jurine College before a large audience. Jess Meeker led the troupe in dances with praise for grace and agility. The shaman priest role and depictions of Depremvon and Recovers drew wholehearted applause as the program explored future artistic directions for American dance.

Jess Meeker M Jurine College Glen Egztly T Greene Wien Shawn America

The Molpa Dance Reveals Ancient Arts in Almeritan Theater

Gilbert Murray links Molpa to an ancient art eluding rhythm instrumental music poetry and drama. Bhawr says dance evolves from Maipai and will fuel America’s greatest art forms. Applause erupts as performers take several bows, showing audience satisfaction with the unusual show.

Gilbert Murray Bhawr America

Tomato Short Course Set At Grayson High School

Grayson La December 13 Special A tomato short course will be held Friday at the Grayson High School from 9 am to 12 noon. Parish farmers are urged to attend as speakers include Joe Richards exten sion horticulturist Dr Morgan horticulturist at north Louisiana experiment station and H S Moles extension marketing specialist who will discuss culling shipping varieties land preparation and fertilizers.

Grayson Grayson High School Max McDonald Joe Richards Dr. Morgan North Louisiana Experiment Station

Dodson 4 H Club Picks U S Trip Recipients

For outstanding 4 H club work Doug las Rose and Jack Pine of the Dodson demonstration team will be awarded a free trip to New Orleans Friday and Saturday. The boys will be guests of the agricultural committee of the Association of Commerce and of the extension service of Louisiana State University.

Dodson Douglas Rose Jack Pine New Orleans Agricultural Committee The Association of Commerce Extension Service Louisiana State University

Berman Files Sixtieth Habeas Corpus Plea

Louis Berman, serving a life term for murder, filed his sixtieth habeas corpus petition today in Maryland seeking release. Judge William Loker of St. Marys County heard the petition as the State again provided transport and security for the prisoner from the Maryland Penitentiary amid ongoing appeals begun in 1928.

Baltimore Louis Berman William Loker St. Mary's County Maryland

Zuni Indians Plan $5,000 Rain Party

Zuni New Mexico will host a grand New Year rain festival costing about 5.60 per person, with hundreds of sheep and many beeves prepared for six housewarmings to honor the rain god couriers the shalakos. Navajos and neighboring tribes join the tribal revelry with feasts, dances, and prayers from night through dawn before a fast ends the year.

N. M New Mexico

Lions Hear Talk on Civic and Service Clubs

Lions club luncheon at Hotel Frances featured John Madden international president of Y's Men's clubs discussing Civic and Service Clubs. Betty Rhinehart sang with Dallas Goss on piano. guests included Mayors Benoit and Williams Jr, and Benny Bicknell Allen Sugar. Auction planned for next Tuesday to raise charity funds with member article donations.

Lions Club Hotel Frances John Madden Betty Rhinehart Dallas Goss Harvey Benoit Monroe Harry M. Williams, Jr West Monroe Benny Bicknell Allen Sugar

Red Cross spends over half a million for European relief

President Roosevelt said the American Red Cross has spent or is spending more than 500000 for relief in European war areas. He noted 25000 was sent to Finland for civilian uses and 16000 bought medicines in London for Finland. Roosevelt praised Hoover's Finnish relief fundraising and cooperation with the Red Cross.

Washington American Red Cross Roosevelt Red Cross Finland London Hoover

Four held for espionage in Liege case

An Italian citizen of German origin and three others were arrested on espionage charges in Liege. Police said the Italian ran a cafe used by soldiers and his room contained a general staff map of the Chevatte region, along with a machine gun and pistol.

Brussels Liege Chevatte

Louisiana bankers hold special meeting on agriculture

J M Breath chairman of the agriculture committee calls a Friday 10 am session at Hotel Frances with Dr Dan Otis of the American Banker and Floyd Spencer of LSU speaking. The program aims to aid the state's agricultural interests and improve related banking services.

J. M. Breath Agriculture Committee Louisiana Bankers’ Association Hotel Frances Dan Otis American Banker Aeeociation Floyd Spencer Louisiana State University Breard Frogn Varievis Wires

Tuberculosis testing for Negro schoolchildren begins season

Tuberculin tests are being given to Negro school children to detect tuberculosis infection as tuberculosis associations continue year round efforts funded by Christmas seals.

Local committee holds meeting with pending attendance

R. E. Golden of Erath serves as secretary of the committee, with Mr. Breurd also acting as secretary. Attendance is expected to be 50 to 60 people from Louisiana.

Louisiana R. E. Golden Erath Breurd

Marble machines outlawed in Los Angeles election

In Los Angeles residents voted to outlaw pin marble games in a special election, with 161264 votes for the ban and 112709 against. The measure targets arcade and street gaming as part of the city cleanup drive.

Los Angeles

Hatch Backs Murphy for Supreme Court Nomination

Senator Hatch of New Mexico said Attorney General Murphy would be an excellent choice for the Supreme Court vacancy and noted his personal pick is Circuit Judge Sam G. Bratton of New Mexico. Hatch sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee overseeing nominations.

Washington Hatch New Mexico Murphy Supreme Court Sam G. Bratton Senate Judiciary Committee

President’s nominee praised as excellent choice for quick Senate confirmation

Remarks favoring a presidential nominee note he would be an excellent choice given current circumstances and anticipate swift Senate confirmation if nominated. The statement highlights confidence in the process and the nominee’s suitability.

Senate

WPA Allotment for Richland Parish Roads Approved

The offices of Representative Newt V. Mills announce a WPA allotment of 49163 dollars for Richland Parish road construction. The Richland Parish police jury is named as sponsor and project sponsor.

Newt V. Mills Richland Parish

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Ashy J. Garland Brown Red Ryder Fred Harman Maizie Orleans North Fourth Willis R Jones Board of Correction Berman LIONS Bankers Agricultural Committee of State Association Priees Opticians National Optical Stores Co DeSiard
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