Charity drive uses 17 trucks for old clothes collection
A 35 member committee arranges a Twin Cities clothing pickup. Tomorrow at 1 p.m. 17 trucks start from St John street for house to house routes across the city, expecting completion by 4 p.m. Merchants loan vehicles and unemployment bureau staff drive routes. West Monroe coverage needs special plans. Wearing apparel accepted.
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Seton
Twin Cities
Givn
Bell Telephone
St. John Street
Unemployment Relief Bureau
West Monroe
H. McClary
Chamber of Commerce
Plan for Better Control-of-Colds Proved by Tests
Greensboro tests confirm the Vicks Plan reduces number and duration of colds by half. Home use saves more than half the costs of colds. Full details appear in every package of Vicks VapoRub and Vicks Nose Throat Drops.
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Greensboro
N. C
Vicks
Farmer is found guilty of slaying lawyer Pat Henry Jr
Fritz Cole a farmer was found guilty of murder in the October 9 slaying of Vicksburg attorney Pat Henry Jr by a Warren county jury after about an hour's deliberation. He also faces a possible trial on the separate killing of George Whittaker that night, with hanging likely at term's end.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Fritz Cole
Pat Henry, Jr
Warren County
Cole
George Whittaker
Henry
Whittaker
E. L. Brien
Chancery Court
Amusements at the Paramount and nearby theaters
Bo Rin Karloff discusses his study of Chinese customs shaping his Fu Manchu role in The Mask of Fu Manchu at the Paramount. Capitol hosts Men Are Such Fools with star dressing room lore. Strand features Jewel Robbery with Charles Coleman, Kay Francis, and William Powell as La-They Players present a musical revue.
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Paramount
Boris Karloff
University of London
Fu Manchu
Fu Masehu
Sax Rohmer
Paramount Theater
Karloff
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Kings College University of London
China
Canada
London
Scotland Yard
Charles Brabin
The
Capitol
Edward C. Jewell
RKO Radio
Capitol Theater
Mr. Jewell
Versailles
Federal Reserve Bank
Leo Carrillo
Vivienne Osborne
Una Merkel
Earl Foxe
Paul Hurst
Eddie Nugent
William Nigh
Strand
West Monroe
Charles Coleman
Henri
William Powell
Warner Brothers
Kay Francis
Strand Theater
Sydney
Australia
Coleman
Little John
Empire Theater
George Edwards
Sir Herbert Tree
United States
Tree
Trilby
La-They
J E Griffin Critically Ill In Local Hospital
J E Griffin a Lions club member and local photographer has influenza that developed into double pneumonia. He was moved from his home at 1717 South Grand Street to St Francis sanitarium, placed in an oxygen tent, and today doctors fear his condition may not be improving.
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J. E. Griffin
Lions Club
Griffin
South Grand Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Shortage of Christmas Trees Hits Gotham Markets
New York on December 15 reports a tree shortage with a price rise foreseen. Only 240,500 trees were consigned locally versus 726,700 a year ago, as dealers cut orders after last year’s surplus. Wholesale prices may reach levels not seen since 1918.
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New York
U.P
Progressive Men's Club Elects Heads For 1933
The Progressive Men's club has just met and elected officers for the coming year. President Philip Lisatto, vice president Jim Tomere, secretary George W Guerriero, treasurer Sam Ladart. James Scalia was elected chairman of the board of directors.
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Progressive Men’s Club
Philip Lisatto
Jim Tomere
George W. Guerriero
Sam Ladart
James Scalia
Brewer Dead in Dallas After Long Illness
Charles William Brewer a 48 year old former Mississippian died in Dallas after a lengthy illness Funeral services are set for Friday in Dallas.
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Brewer
Dallas
Tex
Charles William Brewer
Rhodes awards announced in Gulf district
Gulf district committee named five Rhodes scholars for 1933 from Oklahoma Texas Mississippi and Arkansas after reviewing 12 candidates. Oklahoma City and Norman students Jack Fischer and David St Clair. Texas student Wilson H Elkins. Mississippi Arthur B Dugan. Arkansas Clarence P Lee Jr. Each will study at Oxford for three years with 400 pound annual stipends.
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New Orleans
Oklahoma
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Gulf District Committee
Gulf District
Alabama
Louisiana
Jack Fischer
Oklahoma City
David St. Clair
Norman
State Hospital For the Insane
University of Oklahoma
Wil
H. Elkins
San Antonio
Tex
University of Texas
Arthur B. Dugan
Aberdeen
Princeton University
Clarence P. Lee, Jr
Pine Bluff
Washington and Lee University
Lee
Oxford University
England
Edgar B. Stern
Philip H. Jones
C. A. Wilson
New York
C. C. Carmichael
Montevallo
Insurance Agent Prompts Policy Refusal in Ohio Car Complaint
An Ohio driver declines an insurance agent’s offer, insisting the home is not safe, and indicating concern about safety at home as a reason for not purchasing a policy. The cartoon text presents a dialogue showing tension between the agent and Rastus.
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Rastus
Ohio Motorist
Secretary Hyde Vetoes Chicago Relief Scheme
Secretary of Agriculture Hyde denied Chicago’s request to extend the Illinois duck season to aid the poor. He noted the two months is the state maximum and suggested hunters kill ducks for the poor today instead of extending the season.
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Hyde
Chicago
Washington
U.P
Joe Grein
Illinois
Grein
Woman on Bus Clutches Neckline Ties Up Rush Hour
A crowded bus during rush hour experiences a humorous moment as a tall passenger asks a young woman to free his necktie after she clings to him while searching for a strap. The lights failed earlier, adding to the confusion reported by Michigan Motor News.
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Michigan Motor News
Gypsy Rover Musical Performed by Ouachita Parish Glee Club
The Gypsy Rover a three act musical comedy by the Ouachita parish high school glee club was staged at the school auditorium yesterday afternoon and will be repeated at 7 30 tonight. The troupe wore colorful gypsy costumes and closed with a medley of popular vocal numbers.
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Ouachita Parish High School
New York Cleaners Open on DeSiard Street
The New York Cleaners and Pressers opened this morning at 230 DeSiard Street in Monroe. Operated by Jim Panos with 25 years in the business and Jerry Hazis, the shop offers modern fixtures and furnishings and club plan cleaning and pressing services.
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New York
Beware the Cough or Cold that Hangs On
Persistent coughs and colds lead to serious trouble. Creomulsion suppresses inflammation and inhibits germ growth. It stimulates healing of throat membranes and is claimed effective for bronchial issues and recovery after flu. Money refunds if not relieved as directed.
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Adv
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Fitz Cole
Dr. Pill
Topaz
Tonight
5 Star Theatre
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Lewis Stone
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Myrna Loy
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Lathey Players
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St. Charles Hotel
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