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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1932
Page
2
Mussolini’s regime expands Christmas charity as depots open in major cities. Gifts of clothing food toys and money pour in with Epiphany distribution by January 6. Workers syndicates donate a day’s wages. mailmen drivers and other workers receive generous tips.
In Oviedo Spain on December 17 the annual bear hunt highlights year end festivities in the Asturian mountains. Herders organize bands to protect livestock while Christmas eve horses signal activity as women prepare a feast based on the hunt’s success.
Washington reports a refined oxygen system for pilots inspired by submarine lung devices. The apparatus recycles exhaled oxygen by purifying and reusing it in the breathing apparatus for high altitude use.
Rescue crews including Jackson police and a commandeered barge are aiding families displaced by the Rankin county flood. Water covers the Jackson Brandon highway as motorists, livestock, and supplies struggle amid swift currents and rising waters.
California tops the United States with 3 589 licensed pilots and 949 aircraft as of October 1. New York is second, followed by Illinois in third place.
The church will host Dr. Clay I Hudson for three messages on Sunday starting at 9:00 a.m. He will address Sunday school leaders and volunteers in the morning with the sermon titled Our Baptist Family and conclude with The Spirit That Wins in the evening. Members urged to attend all services as his visit marks his last appearance.
Corner Dixie and Gordon Avenue church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m with message Bearing Your Cross With Christ Epworth League at 6 45 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m preached by Presiding Elder H T Carley Women's Missionary Society meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m
Corner of Apple and South Second announces Bible study at 9 45 a m Morning worship and sermon at 11 a m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Young peoples meeting at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Ladies meeting Friday 2 30 p m led by T H Bass Minister.
On Friday night December 23 the Cheniere Baptist church invites friends to join a community Christmas tree event. Bring presents for children and place them on the tree for Santa Claus to distribute.
On Thursday night December 22 the Chapel Hill Baptist church will host a community Christmas tree. Bring gifts for the children and place them on the tree for Santa Claus to distribute.
Pastor H H Schaefer outlines fourth Sunday in Advent with Sunday school and Bible class at 9 45. Bible class topic Incarnation of the Son of God and sermon The Rejoicing of the Prisoners of Hope at 10 45. No evening service due to the pastor's travel to Delhi.
The church at Stone and South Third Streets under Pastor I L Yeager invites participation in Sunday school at 9 50 am morning service at 11 o clock Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Mrs Modelle Brown and an evening service at 7 30 with a call to live as if Christ died yesterday and rose this morning.
Fourth Sunday in Advent services at Grace Church Center and Glenmar feature themes of judgment death hell and heaven with a focus on heaven as a prelude to the nativity. Eucharist at 7 30 am church school 9 30 am and morning prayer with sermon at 11 am. Rector also conducts 7 30 pm Evenson at St David's Rayville. Church open daily 7 30 am to 5 30 pm for prayer.
The First Baptist Church of West Monroe lists events with Pastor E. E. Huntsberry. Sunday school at 9 45 led by J G Cobb. morning worship at 11 with Dr. Clay I Hudson in charge. Evening service at 7 00 with Dr Hudson speaking. Weekly prayer, choir, and youth programs noted for midweek and Friday sessions.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J E Lindsey superintendent preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m pastor in charge Christ Ambassadors class at 5 p m directed by Miss Emma Joiner Children's class at 6 45 p m taught by Mrs Tanner prayer service and Bible study on Tuesday and Thursday nights
Ernest Duncan Holloway minister outlines worship schedule with church school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m Young People at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The sermons promise discussions on Why I Do Not Go to Church and Three Fears Conquered inviting all to join a house of worship and community learning
The First Church of Christ Scientist on Auburn Avenue and North Second Street offers Sunday service at 11 a.m and Sunday school at 9 30 a.m with a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o clock The reading room at 1108 Ouachita Bank building is open daily except Sunday and holidays 1230 to 5 p.m The December 18 lesson topic is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force with cited Bible verses from Isaiah and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
At 10 a m Sunday school J H Hammons superintendent At 11 a m preaching subject A Multifold Fellowship In Worship At 6 p m B Y P U programs Herbert Milford general director At 7 p m preaching subject Where are the Dead I Thess 4 13 A continuation of the subject of two weeks ago The public is invited to come worship with us.
Thos F. Jett presides as minister at Corner St. John and Oak Streets. Church school starts at 9:30 am. Morning worship and communion at 11:00 with a sermon titled And They Shall Call His Name Immanuel. Young People's Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 pm. Evening worship at 7:30 features the Christmas pageant in place of Christmas Sunday on the 25th.
In Miami police traced wreckage after a collision between a truck driven by a drunken Governor Banks and a street car. Banks fled through the city as emergency crews pursued him, leaving smashed autos and a chaotic trail in his wake.
Reported in Monroe Louisiana as a federal agent's secretary was killed by her husband who then took their three youngest sons on an apparent hunting trip. The article notes her prior beauty contest involvement, marriage history, and a formal court resolution honoring a departed judge with statements of sympathy.
The Ouachita Morehouse bar association held a memorial service for Honorable Percy Sandel on November 25 1932 praising his citizenship legal mind and service. Speakers recalled his fairness, lifelong dedication to law and public virtue while adopting a formal resolution honoring his career from 1894 bar admission to his 1924 appointment as Fourth Judicial District Court judge.
Medical professionals including doctors dentists and nurses are slated to attend a banquet at Hotel Frances. The program may include a discussion on a subject of wide interest led by a noted author and authority in the field.
Legion officers convene in Baton Rouge to discuss veterans legislation with D. W. Spurlock of Shreveport heading relief and unemployment committee and Ray Mobley of Baton Rouge set to conduct a state membership roll call during the conference.
Yawning is described as a distinct human benefit that helps balance air pressure between the middle ear and outside air and often yields a sense of relaxation.
The survey notes brisk auto production with inventories slim and new models near completion. Steel output drops to 15 percent capacity with expectations of a rebound later in January while railroads increase traffic and travel costs drop. Business leaders remain hopeful despite French and Belgian defaults, viewing markets as resilient and credit risk as manageable.
School resolutions unanimously request continuation of work with a proviso to avoid fair conflicts. John Bradford of the Recreation Association of America will conduct each session on 10 12 and 1 30 3 30 daily in Monroe. Attendance targets 50 to 75. leaders and advance club members from 1931 urged to attend all sessions.
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