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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
2
Three youths were held today by New Orleans officers charged with eleven robberies of negro delivery boys in fly cruises in an automobile. Chief of Detectives John Grosch said they confessed, admitted stealing four automobiles used in the holdups and were booked as suspects.
To cure itch by applying Blue Star Ointment which melts in and soothes skin. Claims fast absorption and itch killing action for rashes tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema with money back if the first jar fails.
Louis J. Durand 18 Edward Norton Tweedy 16 and Sylvan Leonard La Hitte 16 were named in the case. In one robbery a delivery boy was shot and badly wounded. Officers said a roving band followed bicycle delivery boys to a remote spot, stopped their car, and robbed them. The youths admitted the robberies brought about 9 dollars each.
Oviedo reports a 10 million peseta government credit for reconstruction in revolution torn Asturias with more funds promised. Shelling and destruction left many homeless and provisional shelter had been provided as work begins. Banana oil is a by product of coal tar.
The Edison Electric Institute asserts a legal right to challenge the Tennessee Valley Authority act and promote litigation to test its provisions while urging industry progress in the sector.
The article notes the power industry group seeks reforms to lower consumer rates and curb practices deemed abusive. Leaders weigh pressing TVA related court action, arguing the Tennessee Valley Authority threatens states rights and private investment.
Mrs E F Heller 43 died after a lengthy illness at her home 510 Bros Avenue. Survived by widower two daughters Helene and Hazel Heller of Monroe one son E F Heller Jr of Monroe two sisters Mrs Walter S Sterkx of Alexandria and Mrs J B Evans of Beaumont Texas six brothers M R Mestayer Robert M Mestayer George Mestayer Walter Mestayer A C Mestayer and E A Mestayer all of Louisiana Interment in Alexandria after brief funeral at 8 o clock Tuesday night.
John Collins, unemployed railroad section gang worker, faces a federal extortion trial in Lake Charles before Judge Ben C. Dawkins. He allegedly tried to extort 100000 dollars from C H Austin, vice president and general manager of the Lake Charles stevedores, via a threat letter mailed last May. An arrest followed after agents observed a dummy package at a designated thicket. Collins remains jailed on a 2000 dollar bond.
Mississippi State College economist Lewis E. Long has been named assistant director of the agricultural adjustment administration sub marginal land program covering Oklahoma Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana and Texas He will be on leave of absence from his duties at Mississippi State until July 1 and will report to regional director Dan T Gray with headquarters at Fayetteville Arkansas
New Orleans reports the port properties insured for 14 million dollars have moved from Hartwig Moss Agency to Meyers Whitty and Hodge Inc. Seymour Weiss says the switch, completed December 12, costs the board nothing and earns the new firm a 2 percent commission on premiums over 126000. Cancellation used the short rate method among underwriters.
Annual Sterlington Home Demonstration club election at Mrs. R L Moore home named Mrs. H M Natts president and Mrs. H J Tull vice president. Mrs. Clarence Alexander secretary treasurer with council members Mrs. Joe Miller and Mrs. H S Asrey. Decorations exhibit honors won by Mrs Alexander and Mrs Moore despite bad weather.
Washington reports that federal employees have a 30 day annual sick leave but average only 7.8 days used in 1933. Over eight years the average is 7.5 days, and 27 percent of personnel took no sick leave during that period according to Dr. W. W. Stockberger, personnel director in the Department of Agriculture.
New York, Dec. 18. The appellate division ruled little Gloria Vanderbilt may spend Christmas Day with her mother if Mrs. Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt consents, while denying a motion to execute Justice Carew’s custody decision. The case awaits a stipulation from Mrs. Whitney regarding the appeal’s potential prejudice if Christmas arrangements are honored.
Capt E V Rickenbacker led a party of Chicago newspaper publishers on an Eastern Airlines Florida Flyer from Chicago to Miami. The trip, delayed by a cold front, aimed for a Miami palm dinner after a brief Chicago breakfast. Regular service to Miami was slated to begin Thursday.
Helsingfors reports show drunkenness rose after prohibition repeal while illegal liquor trade fell sharply. 1933 saw 103112 reported cases the highest since World War. Finland's first dry township was established and one eastern township voted to abolish its official liquor store effective January 1.
MELVILLE J. SIMON 46, traveling salesman, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in Alexandria. His body was sent to his New Orleans home. He died of a heart attack at a local clinic. He is survived by his widow Mrs Louise Simon, his mother Mrs J H Simon, three brothers Alvin Joe and Clifford Simon, and two sisters Mrs Ed Hiller and Miss Irma Simon, all of New Orleans.
Washington announces 1934 35 winter grain seed price floors for growth areas. Spring wheat 1.35 a bushel, durum 1.60, white and yellow oats 0.75, red oats 0.80, flax 2.25. Prices aim to stabilize farmers' costs amid market fluctuations.
A Chicago scientist has invented a neon lamp capable of projecting television pictures onto a 20 foot screen, the largest screen yet developed.
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