Simpson to Be Entertained at Cannes Villa
In Cannes Dec 16 walls Warfield Simpson remains secluded in a hill top villa as detectives help disperse crowds at a shop visit. Host family Herman L. Rogers and wife plan teas and bridge parties with guests including Michael Arlen and Aunt Bessie Merryman to ease her solitude while she awaits possible reunion with Edward. In the United States five schoolhouses burn daily as a separate note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
France
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Michael Arlen
Riviera
D. B. Merryman
Washington, D. C
Officers elected by local Woodmen lodge in Monroe
The Monroe lodge of Woodmen of the World elected officers for the coming year at Tuesday night’s meeting. Parker McComb as consul commander Marcus Kahn as advisor lieutenant Joe Airoldi banker A. W. Pickens clerk D. Keltner escort J Taylor watchman M. L. Langford chairman of the board of managers John Hay J J Jones were named as board members. The degree team performed and Sovereign Bill Tidwell discussed officer duties and selections. Delegates Alexander and Hogan attended as deputies from Jonesboro and Chatam. The degree team will assist Bastrop lodge initiation and officer elections Wednesday night. Installation for Monroe officers is set for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge of
Woodmen of the World
Parker McComb
Marcus Kahn
Joe Airoldi
A. W. Pickens
D. Keltner
J. Taylor
M. L. Langford
John Hay
J. J. Jones
Wand Man Makes Money Disappear at Bank
Officials of Citizens National Bank in Washington Pennsylvania report $1,000 missing after a stranger visited with a wand described as bulb on one end. Albert J. Allison says some customers claim the wand was poked through grill work to remove bundles of bills while the teller was in the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Citizen's National Bank
Albert J. Allison
Edward Abdication Fallout Fuels Debate On Radio Speech
Edward in exile at Enzesfeld after abdication faces mixed reactions to the archbishop of Canterbury’s radio broadcast denouncing his marriage to Wallis Simpson. Parliament weighs whether the speech had cabinet backing as Edward contemplates responses amid concerns for his health and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Edward
London
British Empire
Cannes
Baroness de Rothschild
Vienna
Mrs. Simpson
Paul of
Yugoslavia
Windsor
Paris
Enzesfeld
England
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Austria
Commons
BBC
MPs Probe BBC Over Archbishop Censure Fallout
London dispatch reports members of the House of Commons scrutinizing the British Broadcasting Company amid a flood of constituent letters criticizing the archbishop of Canterbury’s censure of former King Edward. The BBC operates under government influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canterbury
Edward
House of Commons
British Broadcasting Company
BBC
Ed ward remains financially secure despite despondency
London sources say the former king Edward VIII will remain wealthy for life. He inherited up to 1,000,000 pounds from Queen Alexandra with negligible access to the fortune. King George VI plans to grant Edward 25,000 pounds annually from the Duchy of Cornwall, matching Edward's prior support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
England
Duke of Windsor
Alexandria
Edward VII
Duchy of Cornwall
George VI
Cornwall
George
Missouri Pacific invited to present witnesses in Senate probe
Washington December 16 officials of the Missouri Pacific system were invited to call witnesses before the senate railway finance investigating committee to answer accusations of falsified books. The committee planned to hear two financial experts Treasurer William Wyer and Vice-President F P Johnson as they defend their bookkeeping. Chairman Wheeler charged the road with creating fictitious bank deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri Pacific System
Senate Railway Finance Investigating Committee
Missouri Pacific
P. J. Mulligan
Max Lowenthal
William Wyer
F. P. Johnson
Wheeler
Democrat
Montana
Burgess Assists Employers In Monroe Visit
D. M. Burgess, field examiner for Louisiana unemployment compensation, is in Monroe to help employers meet legal requirements. He urges completion of employer reports within 10 days and notes a second data submission for the 1936 report due at state headquarters in Baton Rouge by January 15, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Burgess
Louisiana Unemployment Compensation Division
Department of Labor
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Burgess
Louisiana State Employment Service
DeSiard Street
Peak of Postal Business Nears Seasonal Rush
Two more parcel post windows open Thursday at the post office bringing total to four to handle the rush. Postmaster J R Wooten says stamp windows already open and no delays are expected. Officials anticipate the peak day will be about Saturday with daily volume rising through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wooten
Parcel Post Department
W. O. W. Camp No. 15 elects officers for new year
Jonesboro Louisiana officers for the Woodmen of the World camp were elected. Clyde Blalock is consul commander Jimmie Bolls advisor lieutenant George Caraway banker Travis Pardue escort Leon Pardue watchman Hollis Hearne sentry J P Lewis Dewey Harper Grady Smith managers. Thirty five new member applications were approved and 17 candidates introduced into the forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Clyde Blalock
Jimmie Bolls
George Caraway
Travis Pardue
Leon Pardue
Hollis Hearne
J. P. Lewis
Dewey Harper
Grady Smith
Forest
Reward for 1936 Chevrolet pickup stolen in El Dorado
A $25 reward is offered for the recovery of a blue 1936 Chevrolet pickup stolen Tuesday in El Dorado Arkansas. The truck bears license 226 449 and motor number 5768846 with an extra tire attached to the right side. Police in Monroe report the information from El Dorado police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Ark
Monroe
Deaths: Clarence Moore and Howard Kenner
Funeral services were held for Clarence Moore 58 of Quitman who died last week at Mount Olive church Arcadia with Rev. John L. Dodge presiding. Interment in Mount Olive cemetery. He is survived by a half brother Congressman Riley J. Wilson and an aunt and uncle nearby. In Jonesboro Howard Kenner 48 died suddenly at the Methodist church with Rev. W F Roberts and Rev. Louis Hoffbauer officiating. Interment followed in Jonesboro cemetery. He is survived by his wife one son two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Clarence Moore
Quitman
Mount Olive Church
Arcadia
John L. Dodge
Mount Olive
Howard Kenner
Methodist Church
W. F. Roberts
Louis Hoffpaulr
Ruston
Kenner
Howard, Jr
G. B. Kenner
Haynesville
Charles Kenner
Granite City, Ill
Cleburne
Tex
Frank Pruneau
Crystal City
Funeral Held for Gus Gennerich at White House
A simple White House funeral for August Gus Gennerich personal bodyguard to President Roosevelt was attended by the president Mrs Roosevelt Vice President Garner and the cabinet. The body was sent by train to New York for Masonic services and burial in Middle Village Long Island.
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Washington
White House
Gus” Gennerich
Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
Garner
James Roosevelt
New York
23Rd
6Th Avenue
Middle Village
Long Island
Repainting of Ouachita Parish Jail Nears Finish
The Ouachita parish jail was about 80 percent repainted on Wednesday after weeks of work. Remaining tasks include painting concrete floors. walls ceilings iron and woodwork receive fresh coats. Light gray covers most surfaces with black trimming. new shelves and bins added in the food storage room.
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Ouachita Parish
Two Newborns Named Cecil Eugene Cullipher and Jefferson Milam Lee
A son Cecil Eugene Cullipher was born December 6 at Riverside sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs J R Cullipher Jr of Monroe. A son Jefferson Milam Lee was born at St Francis sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs Ben M Lee of Farmerville. Both mothers and infants are reported doing nicely. Mr. Lee is business manager of the Farmerville Gazette. Grandparents include Emmett J Lee Sr and John H Houck Sr. with paternal grandfather publisher of the Farmerville paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Sanitarium
J. R. Cullipher, Jr
Monroe
Cecil Eugene Cullipher
Jefferson Milam Lee
St. Francis Sanitarium
Ben M. Lee
Farmerville
Lee
The
Railway firm seeks three judge court tax ruling
The Louisiana and Arkansas Railway company filed for a declaratory judgment in federal court to bar collection of a two percent gross receipts tax on public utilities, including railroads, by Louisiana revenue collector Alice Lee Grosjean.
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L. and A
New Orleans
Louisiana and Arkansas Railway Company Today
Federal District Court
Alice Lee Grosjean
Louisiana
Home Club Christmas Party Held at Mrs Jewel McQuiller
The Logtown Home Demonstration club held its Christmas party at Mrs Jewel McQuiller's home. A brief business session led by Mrs John Filhiol featured a secretary report by Mrs Alex Landrum. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The next meeting is January 13 at Mrs Victor David's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logtown
Jewel McQuiller
John Filhiol
Alex Landrum
McQuiller
Victor David
Negro Embezzlement Suspect Arrested in Monroe Case
Arthur Williams, a Black man, was arrested by the sheriff on charges of embezzling funds from Monroe Grocer over three incidents while employed as a truck driver. The alleged dates and amounts are September 1 for 72.40 dollars, November 2 for 22.96 dollars, and November 27 for 30.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Williams
Sheriff's Department
Monroe Grocer Company
Williams
For Sale Holly or Pine Christmas Trees
For sale Holly or Pine Christmas trees. Call phone 3258 J after 6 30 p m.
Hamilton Steadily Regaining Strength After Rodeo Injury
Ike Hamilton, a West Monroe man who suffered a severe hip fracture performing in a Florence Alabama rodeo last July 4, is now able to walk on crutches and slowly gaining weight and strength. His physician reported progress while he recuperates at home in West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Hamilton
West Monroe
Florence
Ala
Hamilton
Two New Frame Residences Approved for Highland Park
Sam H. Awl, city building inspector, issued permits for two frame houses each with five rooms and a bath. Travis Oliver Jr. gets a $4,500 Island Drive residence with J A Bowen as contractor while G W Cash builds a Loop road Pope street intersection home costing $2,400 under W W Clark. Three more permits were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Awl
Travis Oliver, Jr
Island Drive
J. A. Bowen
G. W. Cash
Loop Road
Pope Street
Highland Park
W. W. Clark
Inspector reports construction of three residences in city
The inspector lists Conner estate plans two Negro houses on Manassas between DeSiard and Elysian Fields costing 900 dollars with C A Boyd as contractor and Mrs Georgia Barringer. a frame building at rear of 310 North Third street costing 479 dollars by W T Simpson and Will Taylor. and a frame building at Ouachita avenue and Tenth streets by a Negro contractor for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner Estate
Manassas Street
DeSiard Street
Elysian Fields
C. A. Boyd
Georgia Barringer
North Third Street
W. T. Simpson
Will Taylor
Ouachita Avenue
Tenth Streets
New Policeman Named for West Monroe
B. G. Hebert formerly with a local gas firm was selected as a police officer for West Monroe to succeed M. C. Allen. Chief J. C. Cobb announced the appointment yesterday. Allen joined Louisiana Power and Light. Hebert has lived in West Monroe since 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Hebert
West Monroe
M. C. Allen
J. C. Cobb
Allen
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Herbert
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CAS
Roder
Commons Probing Broadcasting Firm
Railroad
W. O. W. Elect
Gus’ Gennerich
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Handleman’s
DeSiard St
Union Hardware
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Wilkens
Mollie J
William
Tom
Eddie Poole
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Cap
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Strauss & Son, Inc
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