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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

11

Northeast Center Announces 23 Football Lettermen

At the Northeast Center of L. U. football banquet held at the Virginia hotel, 23 lettermen were named for 1936. A. K. Kilpatrick announced the list with Frank Mosely as honorary captain, and Joe Cooper Harrell and Henry Spillar as co alternate captains. Coach Jim Malone praised players and noted future plans and scheduled opponents for 1937.

Northeast Center L. 8 Virginia Hotel A. K. Kilpatrick T. P Red” Heard Athletic di Ve State University Heard Frank Mosely Joe Cooper Harvel Henry Spillar Jim Malone Harrell Standard Office Supply Company Bob Kellogg Clwanis Club Ed Walker Don Malone Ouachita College Arkansas State Teachers Henderson State Teachers Copieh-Lincoln College of Marshall Ar A Monticello B. F. Mitchell Edgar Jackson Jess Hair John Adams Stephen A. Caldwell Troy Hendricks Clifford Johnson Jack Blanks Sill Pittman Sam Dunlap Reuben McKellar Ernest Freeman Joe Cooper Harrell E Kalil James Williams E Mmy Brooks Fredk Mosely Tony Veranda Paul Finkers Benton Holt J. R. Gorsline J. L. Warren Leo Keenan William A. Walker Percy Brown George Lofton W. M. Harper G. B. Cooley Jack Warren Claude Harrison W. M. Caskey

New Orleans Baseball Club Official Succumbs

Leon Salmon 69 vice president of Orleans baseball club died of a heart attack. He watched games from his private box behind home plate and led the Weil Baking company as vice president. He is survived by his widow Matilda Cain and son Harold Salmon.

New Orleans Leon Salmon Orleans Baseball Club

Kelley Wins Heisman Trophy For 1936 Gridiron Greatness

Lawrence Morgan Kelley of Williamsport Pennsylvania receives Yale star and Heisman trophy for outstanding college football performance in 1936. He delivers humorous banquet speech as 750 guests, including family, attend the Downtown Athletic Club ceremony in New York. Coach Ducky Pond praises Kelley as a leader with color and clutch play.

Paul Mickelson New York Lawrence Morgan Kelley Williamsport Yale Fordham Jay Berwanger Chicago Raymond Ducky) Pond Kelley Max Stevens Eli Coach Pond

Kelly Quintet Rallies To Beat Ward Five Team

Kelly High school defeated Ward Five 33 to 20 at Grayson gym. Trailing 11 to 5 at halftime Kelly rallied in the second half led by forward Bruce Gough returning from illness with 15 points for the high score.

Kelly Ward Five Kelly High School Grayson Gymnasium Bruce Gough

Hewitt of Bears Retires From Pro Football

Chicago Bears star end Bill Hewitt announced his retirement from professional football after the 1936 season. He will take a railroad job and devote his time to it. Hewitt starred for Michigan in 1929 30 31.

Chicago Bill Hewitt Chicago Bears Bill Thunderbolt Hewitt University of Michigan

Edward and Wallis weekend in Vienna amid exile mood shift

Edward is said to have recovered from a brief dejection during his self imposed exile by resuming a Christmas shopping tour in Vienna and possibly visiting night clubs with Wallis Warfield Simpson. Observers note looser castle security as he plays ninepins with the baron and baroness and a companion, signaling a return to joviality.

Vienna Wallis Warfield Simpson Mrs. Simpson Ernest A. Simpson Edward

New York Unemployment Tax Rules Challenged

The decision upheld the New York state unemployment law and the security board refused any extension of the payroll tax deadline. States without approved laws lose the one per cent levy revenue to the general treasury, while cooperating states retain 90 percent for their insurance account.

New York State Security Board General Treasury Fund Treasury

Wisner High Girls Defeat Gilbert 37 to 15

Wisner Louisiana senior girls beat Gilbert 37 to 15 in the Wisner High School gym on Monday night. The result adds .

Wisner Wisner High Gilbert

Smith Leads Money Winners In 1936 PGA Standings

Coral Gables Fla Dec 17 Lanky Horton Smith was golfdom's leading money winner of 1936 with $7 884 75, edging Ralph Guldahl by $202 34. The list shows top earners including Picard Cooper Mengrum and Sarazen, with details on prizes from major events like Augusta National and Nassau Open.

Coral Gables Fla Horton Smith Golfdam Smith Ralph Guldahi St. Louis Guldahi Henry Picard Hershey Victoria B. C Henry L. Doherty Miami Biltmore Nassau Harry Cooper Ky Laffoon Guldahl Picard Rey Mengrum Jimmy Thomson Jimmy Hines Gene Sarazen Byron Nelson Johnny Revolta Densmore Shute Tony Manero Manero Shute Willie MacFarlane W. Lawson Little, Jr Augusta Walter Hagen Sam Parks, Jr Vancouver St. Petersburg

New Queen Elizabeth Sets Tone for Modern Royal Era

The article predicts Queen Elizabeth will maintain royal precedent while appearing less stern and more broad-minded than predecessors. She supports women athletes wearing shorts, partners well with the queen mother, and will assume duties like charity events and hospital visits. She plans to move to Buckingham Palace and shares court life with Prince Bertie as parliament opens.

Queen Mother Queen Mary Duchess of Kent Gloucester Lizzie England Pall Mall London “Times Elizabeth Edward Wallis Warfield Simpson

Candy Sale Aims Funds for Blind Workshop in Ouachita Bank Building

Campaign headquarters in room 211 of the Ouachita National Bank building will coordinate a candy sale. The proceeds will fund a workshop to assist blind individuals, offering work in rubber mats, chair caning, light upholstery, and broom making if funds cover equipment.

Ouachita National Bank Thedford

Oil field worker crushed in Homer drilling accident

Sewell Brantley a 25 year old oil derrick worker was crushed when a drilling block fell striking his head in the Homer field He was transported to a Minden sanitarium where doctors said he had little chance to survive Brantley was removing pipe from a well at the time of the accident.

Homer Sewell Brantley Minden Brantley Homer Field

Anarchy Forges Threat in Madrid and Across Spain

The report highlights rising anarchist power and government impotence in Madrid Valencia and Barcelona with executions of political prisoners and desertions. It notes Buenaventura Durruti's death the inability to discipline anarchist militias and several battalions defecting to the enemy amid food shortages and front line pressures.

Francisco Largo Caballero Madre National Workers Federation Federation of Iberian Anarchists Madrid Valencia Barcelona Buenaventura Durruti

Christmas Aid Fund Seeks Last-Minute Submissions

The Good Fellows remind readers that Monday December 22 is the final day to submit letters for Christmas assistance. Contributions will be accepted through late Christmas Eve at The News Star and The World, 110 South Second Street, Monroe.

News-Star and the World South Second Street Monroe

Supreme Court Upholds Washington Labor Law Question

The state Supreme Court upholds the Washington minimum wage law as a key test. The decision will determine if the court affirms or reverses last June’s ruling denying states power to set minimum wages for women workers. Justice Stone, then in the minority, would influence a 5 to 3 outcome if the lineup holds.

Welfare Commission State Supreme Court Washington New York Justice Stone

Radio Attack Flays BBC Over Windsor broadcasts

In London militants condemn the BBC for archbishop of Canterbury's radio rebuke of Edward VIII and his circle. MPs vow to probe BBC arrangements for Windsor abdication broadcasts and to examine why the network shut down after Edward shouted God save the king.

London House of Commons British Broadcasting Company Archbishop of Canterbury Edward VIII Church of England Duke of Windsor Windsor Wallis Warfield Simpson M. P Edward God King Empire Josiah Wedgwood

Maxwell Girl Bail Shocker in Pending Conviction Appeal

In a courtroom scene Edith teared up as bail of 6000 dollars was sought after continuances. Judge Carter set a March 1 deadline for ruling on a verdict motion while M J Fulton prepared to appeal the conviction for a second time. The text notes the sun’s mass and diameter, then details Ouachita National Bank stockholders meeting set for January 12 1937 in Monroe Louisiana chaired by W W Oliver with plans to discuss liquidation and bank contracts.

Edith Carter M. J. Fulton Ouachita National Bank of Monroe Ouachita National Bank Louisiana

Ouachita Parish Eyes 1938 Elections and 1935 1936 Receipts

Voters must hold poll book receipts for 1935 and 1936 to participate in upcoming elections. Ouachita Parish will see a 1938 congressional election and a special election for parish clerk of court to follow the death of Pat S. Hamilton. West Monroe plans a 1938 city election.

Ouachita Parish Pat S. Hamilton West Monroe

Ouachita Parish Police Jury Proceedings Highlight 1936 Budget Talks

Ouachita Parish Police Jury in Monroe Louisiana meets December 9 1936 adopts annual budget Ordinance No 3053 approves 1937 revenues including parish tax severance tax license and miscellaneous income. The session includes fund allocations for sheriff jail court health roads and a supplementary gas tax budget with debt borrowing authorized from Ouachita National Bank.

Monroe Louisiana Ouachita Court House D. ¥. Smith W. J. Vinsos Myatt C. A. Kincaid H M Williams S. O. Henry Coverdale Beit Sheriff's Department Williams Henry Beit Mr. Williams Mr. Berry Willams Smith J. Ll, Warren Ouachita Natonal Bank General Fund Berry Kincaid Inegal Vinson Bushland Breard Faulk Road Committee For Action Gacrabars Tece Warren Henry W. Eass Ener W. Eass Ener Nee Teens Quachita Raae Parish Board of Health Justice of Peace Csereiensens Coedikaee Aierbarasyss Ocgae Paupers & Widows Pensions Monroe Public Library Abe

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