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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
14
Bobby Thatcher Pascoe showed poise and defense as he dodged a headlong rush and answered with a terrific blow that drove his assailant back. The collision underscored Pascoe’s courage and control in the confrontation.
Barkdull Faulk post members back immediate redemption of adjusted coin certificates for World War veterans by the national government. Only four oppose. C. E. McKenzie urged member wishes guide action. Four new members joined. A Christmas tree was proposed for the regional home and a charity football game committee was formed with plans for a New Year’s Day contest if approved.
The First Baptist Church of Monroe presents The Light Eternal a sacred cantata by H W Petrie readied for the regular Sunday night program The text is arranged by Rene Bronmner and described as charming beautiful and inspiring with the choir performing during worship hour
For two weeks the group has met on Tuesdays and Thursdays with two rehearsals this week. The orchestra is also preparing the program. The writer expresses pride in the choir and orchestra and asks the congregation to attend so the house may overflow.
Commander Sam Orchard of the L. B. Faulk American Legion post in Monroe says members will receive questionnaires at Monday nights meeting. The forms request entry dates disability and related data to gauge support for adjusted compensation benefits. District Commander Maurice J. Connor plans to mail collected responses to the veterans bureau in New Orleans. West Monroe Night honors Vice-Commander John B.
Parcel post packages were being mailed from the I Baer building on St. John street. The post office hours in its holiday location run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., matching the same schedule, with a staff of efficient clerks receiving and processing parcels.
The Tuesday handling of large crowds mailing Christmas presents kept wait times under one to two minutes, ensuring quick service. Staff managed lines efficiently as shoppers dropped off parcels and received receipts promptly.
A brief humorous exchange from Tit-Bits features George praised by his aunt for labor, while his uncle cynically notes he earns only five dollars weekly. The quip captures early 20th century wit on wages and value.
The Twin City Women's Christian Temperance Union will sponsor a two gold medal essay contest for Monroe high school students on prohibition. Mrs J O McCormick, president, announced Tuesday morning. The contest opens after the first of the year as part of the union's educational program. Judges from the two cities will evaluate essays by Monroe city high school and Ouachita parish high school students. The purpose of the contest is to promote temperance education.
A temperance worker described plans to stimulate student interest in abstinence and educate on alcohol effects. She reported past success and said prizes will lure participation in schools, while literature from the national W C T U will be distributed after the second semester to counter pro prohibition propaganda.
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