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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1933

Page

4

Radio Grid Lists Coast to Coast Evening Programs

Radio schedule lists NBC WEAF and affiliates with programs from 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM Eastern and rival networks, detailing dramas, concerts, variety shows, and orchestras across East West and Midwest regions with multiple repeats and time shifts.

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New Taxes Loom as Hearings Shape Congress Tax Plan

Washington hearings by the house ways and means committee and subcommittees probe proposed levies as the next session nears. Talks hint at possible income tax changes and retention of certain taxes while repeal of prohibition ends some levies. Representative Bacharach urges relief for small earners amid uncertain White House aims and political pushback.

House Ways and Jeans Committee Washington Congress White House Bacharach New Jersey Ways and Means Committee John Smith

Better Weather Forecasts From Upper Air Observations

The Weather Bureau seeks to extend daily upper air readings, leveraging Army and Navy flights to avoid new costs. The science advisory board argues such data are essential for air mass analysis and forecast reliability, noting forecasts save lives and property and that economy could harm public safety.

Meteorological Service United States Weather Bureau Science Advisory Board Army Navy

France to Talk Directly With Hitler in Armaments Talks

Reports say France may enter direct negotiations with Hitler on armaments seeking a breakthrough. Mussolini mediates a more conciliatory tone in Berlin and Paris as observers note the potential for real progress, though doubts remain about a durable agreement.

France Hitler Germany Berlin Paris Mussolini League of Nations

Santa Claus Belief Should Guide Christmas Giving

Uncommon Sense argues parents should foster belief in Santa Claus to teach unselfishness and aid needy families. The piece urges letting children enjoy the illusion, aiding charitable causes, and ignoring critics who call the tale a lie, noting many organizations assist during the season.

Santa Claus Lily Papa Mamma The Bell Syndicate, Inc

The Glee Club by George Elliston

A verse fragment notes a sheaf of dreams held in the hand guiding travel and meaning beyond material things. The poem contrasts dreams with tangible items and hints at continued pursuit of meaningful moments. A short dialogue snippet ends with a humorous street exchange about a platinum watch.

Patient Doctor Banter Sparks Moral Twist

A terse exchange between patient and doctor turns into a playful moral quip about saints and devils, ending with a wry, characterful line. The dialogue highlights inner conflict and lightens with humor.

Dialogue on arranged engagement and color blindness

Kathryn notes lax complexion care. Kittye replies that effort is unnecessary now because her current fiancé is color blind.

Kathryn Kittye

Rich Man and Poor Suitor Dialogue Snapshot

A terse exchange reveals a negotiation over a daughter. The rich man questions the suitor's dependence while the suitor cites his doctor advising a year off work and travel as a condition for pursuing the match.

Co Eds Quip About Studies and Fudge In 1933 Note

A clipped line mocks female students saying too many in class hinder study. The counterpoint replies chicks not making broth but fudge, reflecting campus humor in 1933.

Boners and Misleading Medieval Mirth

A collection of humorous exam tidbits. Spies report Jerico land of milk and honey with grapes. an Egyptian embalmed body is a dummy. Elizabeth rides Coventry with nothing on. Raleigh offers his cloak. Mary ruled in the 16th century with five step-mothers. a logical misfire concludes all birds are chickens. a quip about quitting plays puns on mind pounding.

Jerico Mary

Government faces egg and poultry price squeeze

Washington reports no authority to tax or regulate poultry and eggs under emergency laws. Surplus cold storage eggs and low live poultry prices prompt calls for federal help as farm wives depend on these sales for clothing money. Hopkins buys pork and butter, but no action on eggs yet.

Washington Department of Agriculture Agricultural Adjustment Administration Department Civil Works Administration Census Bureau AAA Federal Emergency Relief Administration Hopkins Relief Administration Mr. Hopkins Agricultural Department Capitol Hill

Masonic Temple Opens With Shrine Club Event

The handsome new Masonic temple on DeSiard Street will open Friday night with a reception and dance by the Monroe Shrine club. All Masons and their families are invited. hours are 8 to 11 with an orchestra ready for a good time.

Masonic Temple DeSiard Street Monroe Shrine Club

Transients Sheltered at Plum Street Hotel Under Federal Hostelry

About 175 people are housed and fed daily at a federal transient hotel on Plum Street near the Missouri Pacific yard office. Harris Tyson leads the operation, aiding penniless travelers with yearlong residency and on site work when available.

Plum Street Missouri Pacific Yard Harris Tyson Tyson Alexandria Shreveport

Hambone's Meditations by J. P. Alley

A dialect verse fragment notes work for all the idle but he would not have time to see them all. The speaker describes birds and daily life with humorous, folksy cadence.

Hambone’s Meditations J. P. Alley

East Carroll Teachers Organize Parish Association at Lake Providence

The East Carroll parish teachers convened at Lake Providence high school auditorium to form a parish teachers association. Officer slate includes President Mrs. C. E. Hester Vice President R W Watts Secretary M M Walsworth. warlick to chair constitution committee. Delegates to state convention named. Chamber banquet featured music and a tap dance.

Lake Providence East Carroll Parish Lake Providence High School Ashley W. Warlick C. E. Hester R. W. Watts Garden Home M. M. Walsworth Monticello House of Delegates Margie Gibson Cecil Hunter C. E. Holly A. F. Gilmore Hester Mr. Warlick New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Louisiana Power and Light Company McGregor Smith W. G. Turner A. O. Evans Mark H. Brown Emma Handly Marion Ward Tallulah R. S. Guenard Zell Stockner Henry Righter N. B. Bush National

Mission Society Holds Meeting at Hales Home

Gordon Avenue Missionary society circles No. 1 and No. 2 met jointly last week at the home of R. L. Hales. Mrs. Walter Perkins presided, with devotional by R. L. Hales on Bible missionary leaders and prayers led by Mrs. A. E. Thornton. A Bible study was led by Mrs. E. M. Thornton. Twenty five members and two visitors attended the benediction and a social hour, with refreshments by Mrs. Walter Perkins and Mrs. Albert Perkins.

Gordon Avenue Missionary Society R. L. Hales Walter Perkins Circle No. 2 A. E. Thornton E. M. Thornton Circle No. 1 Albert Perkins

Loans Granted By Home Owners Office Report

Three more real estate first mortgages were approved Monday by the local Home Owners' office under Robert Breard Jr. The loans went to Mrs. M. Kalil of 3906 DeSiard Street for 2200 dollars, Mrs. Margaret Ruth Ashe of Dixie Overland Highway for 492.22, and John Singleton of 811 Ford Street for 563.29. Breard said many more loans would be consummated in the coming days.

Home Owners’ Corporation Robert Breard, Jr Margaret Ruth Ashe John Singleton Ford Street Breard

Christmas Pageant in Wisner High School Auditorium

A Christmas pageant enacted by 30 members from Methodist and Baptist churches will be presented in Wisner high school auditorium on Sunday night December 24. The program depicts the life of Christ.

Wisner Christ

Improvements at Wisner School Grounds

For several days CWA workers have improved the Wisner school grounds. Shrubbery has been removed, drainage improved, new trees planted and various other tasks completed to enhance the school’s beauty.

Wisner CWA

Russian Boom Hits Broadway Nights With New York Flavor

New York reports a post recognition boom for Russian themed acts. Night clubs, restaurants, and suppliers rush to showcase balalaikas, samovars, and borscht while booking agents anticipate thousands of entertainment jobs. Broadway figures recall how small venues launched future stars.

New York Litvinoff U. S

Hollywood Close-Ups John Anderson Olympic champion enters film

John Anderson a Cincinnati born athlete with three university degrees and an Olympic discus title appears in The Search for Beauty. Despite not caring for acting he accepts a role to crash into films and pursue a studio path. Winfield Sheehan recalls WWII Paris hotel suite rent and a navy ministry adjacent joke about Gemmas.

America John Anderson Anderson Paramount Cincinnati Cornell University Cornell Harvard Winfield Sheehan Fox Studio Paris Sheehan Ministry of the Navy

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