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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

6

GOP Chief to Tender Resignation Amid Party Talks

Chicago December article notes National Committee seeks future leadership after defeat. Chairman John D. M. Hamilton carries his resignation for members to decide. Representative J. Hamilton Fish pushes liberalization. Treasurer report shows roughly 1.3 million dollar deficit from campaign spending. Hamilton may stay if given confidence, with plans for organization and publicity.

Chicago Reu John D. M. Hamilton Hamilton J. Hamilton Fish New York Fish C. B. Goodspeed

Ten Biggest Movie News Stories Told

Hollywood reports the ten top movie news stories chosen by A J Richards of Paramount reels. They include Edward VIII abdication Roosevelt landslide re election civil war in Spain George V death Hauptmann execution soldiers bonus floods Rhineland re occupation social security act and Italians enter Addis Ababa.

Hollywood A. J. Richards Paramount Edward VIII Roosevelt Spain George V England Bruno Richard Hauptmann Pennsylvania Rhineland Addis Ababa Richards

Famous baritone at LSU injured in auto crash

Baton Rouge December 17 Pasquale Amato noted baritone and head of LSU voice department, and student Rocco Contini recovered from injuries after an automobile collision near Shreveport. Amato suffered a tongue wound needing six stitches but was assured his voice remains unaffected. Contini had a strained back and was hospitalized.

Baton Rouge Pasquale Amato Louisiana State University Rocco Contini Shreveport Amato Contini

Wright brothers honored by Delta Air Lines tribute

Delta Air Lines officials will mark the Wright brothers flight anniversary with a Wright Flight along the Dallas to Atlanta route. Henry E. Elliott, longtime Delta pilot tied to the original Wright plane, attends ceremonies from Lovefield Dallas to Charleston and Kitty Hawk.

Delta Air Lines Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk N. C Dallas-Atlanta Henry E. Elliott Agricultural Division Elliott Dayton Orville Wright Wright Dallas Tex Lovefield George A. Sergeant Tyler Shreveport A. S. Brent Barksdale Field Army Air Base Monroe Wrights Jackson Miss Birmingham Ala Atlanta Charleston S. C

Officers Elected by Maccabee Hive

Fidelity Hive of the Maccabees elected officers for the coming year at their annual meeting on Wednesday night. The slate includes Mrs. Deen as commander and Mrs. J. Earl as lieutenant commander, with two banner bearers and other posts. Five new members were admitted, 35 members were added in 1936, and M. J. Bulger spoke urging worthwhile work. A supper was served to all attendees.

Fidelity Hive of the Maccabees L. Kenny Deen J. Earl Cora Logan Ora Tholborn Kate Edwards Selma Tarver L. Kelly Guard Grace Williams Mattie Simmons Sentinel Melba Risher Kate Glenn Evelyn Stough M. Taylor C. Williams Guards E. Turk M. J. Bulger

Downsville High to Present The Black Diamond Minstrel

Students of Downsville High school will stage a negro minstrel show titled The Black Diamond Minstrel at the high school auditorium Friday night.

Marion Downsville High School

Trains Crash in Fog Near Castleberry Alabama

A northbound No. 2 engine bound for Mobile collided with a southbound No. 3 train in heavy fog near Castleberry Alabama. Both engines and cars derailed but no passengers were seriously injured.

Castleberry Alabama Mobile R. J. Matthews Grizzard Matthews Evergreen Gorey Barnes John A. Bazemore Atlanta Virginian Railroad Bazemore

Gly-Cas Restores Mr Bell To Good Health After Five Years

Mr W E Bell of Amarillo Texas reports five years of stomach agony headaches and near constant pain. He credits Gly-Cas with ending gas bloating indigestion and sleepless nights and says he now eats freely gains weight and feels like a new person. Gly-Cas is sold by Phoenix Drug Co 348 DeSiard Street and local druggists.

Gly-Cas Mr. Bell W. E. Bell Fairmont Street Amarillo Texas Guy-Cas Phoenix Drug Company DeSiard Street Reading Drug Adv

Frank Fights With His University Critics

Dr. Frank is criticized for lacking essential administrator qualities and attention to university affairs. He says Wilkie’s charges are typical campus criticism, while Electronics notes a small mercury light source in a quartz tube.

Dr. Frank Frank Wilkie

Clue 10 Lost Alpine Plane Search Hears New Clue

Alpine rescuers pressed a massive search for the missing liner as J I Hess found traces of the plane amid two to six feet of blowing snow. Ground parties on horses and snowshoes pushed toward a six square mile area with 400 to 500 volunteers. Two small planes were prepared to renew the air search with Western Air Express executives lined up to fly.

Alpine J. I. Hess Forest Service Hess John F. Wolfe Chicago Henry W. Edwards Minneapolis Northwest Airlines Carl Christopher Dwight Gladys Witt S J. Samson Will George Keyser, Jr Jimmy James Western Air Samson Salt Lake City Civilian Conservation Corps

Chiang and Chiangs Aide Move Toward End of Chinese Crisis

Chiang Kai-shek’s wife Dame Chiang T. Soong flies from Shanghai to join a conference seen as key to ending the crisis in China. Chang's mutinous forces retreat as Ho’s central army advances to rescue their imprisoned leader. Elder and Soong are escorted through streets to Dr Kung’s residence amid rising official alarm. General Chiang Ting-Wen named intermediary for negotiations.

Shensi Elder Chiang Ting-Wen Chang Lian China H. H. King Executive Yuan Soong Dr. Kung Marshal Chang

Mighty Ointment Soothes Itching Skin Fast

Blue Star Ointment delivers the right amount of medicine to stop itching quickly. It soothes inflamed skin and relieves eczema rash tetter ringworm and other itchy skin troubles. Try it.

Comforting Relief For Women At The Time They Need It Most

An ad promotes the BC remedy for relief during menstrual discomfort with headaches and backaches. It claims quick action for headaches neuralgia muscular pain and nervousness and notes BC contains no opium. Available in 10c and 25c sizes or by the dose at fountains.

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Panthers Pepper Irvin S. Cobb Summerville Spanky McFarland Ralph Morgan Phillips Holmes Delta Airlines Maccabee Hive Martha Raye Shirley Ross Robert Cummings Louis Capron Monroe Owsley E Escnss Archanbaud Marion Talley Michael Bartlett Alvin P. Adams Western Air Express James Allan Barrie Fred Kelly Wasatch Chamber of Commerce Monroe, la Quachita Parish Sian Nanking Honan America’s Europe Schenley House of Schenley Schenley Distributors, Inc N. Y F. Strauss & Son Louisiana
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