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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1933
Page
4
A terse table shows mixed commodity values with ore at 306 and related entries including 1.25 7.90 12.00, tie lines at 2.15 and 4.00, and 7.50 entries. The data hints at shifts across metals and related commodities in a brief market brief.
Col Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh reach home after a globe spanning journey of over 28000 miles begun July 9 as a prelude to regular trans Atlantic air routes. The voyage showcased Pan American Airways aims and demonstrated aviation progress with stops across Greenland Iceland the Faroe and Shetland Islands Copenhagen Oslo Paris Amsterdam Geneva Paris Lisbon Madeira Canary Islands Bathurst Cape Verde Brazil Trinidad Puerto Rico and Miami before final homecoming. The aviators gathered data to aid future air service expansion while maintaining discretion and humility throughout the trip.
John Blake reminds readers that the true boss is oneself and urges self mastery to advance. He cites self discipline, consistent work ethic, and mental control as keys to rising beyond small jobs, citing Washington and the Declaration of Independence as examples.
The poem reflects on memory and a moonlit night with lines about parting words and dreams on a hilltop. A tangential note jokes that Insurance Agent Jack Batchelor will take out a policy after marriage, while a wife suggests he remains single to save her commission.
A dated humorous dialogue recalls domestic banter about a piano bought for one dollar weekly payments. Jokes touch on salt of the earth and a surgeon, with comments about fashionable gowns and financial strain on a husband.
Fragmented text with odd phrases and misheard definitions. Mentions titles of people places and time markers in disconnected form. No cohesive news event or identifiable names aside from mock phrases and medical terms.
Neville High School lists students on the honor roll for the second six weeks. Principal Charles E. Kenney releases the names in a long roster of students with grades ranging from 4.0 to 8.0, highlighting strong academic achievement across multiple grades.
15 years ago on December 19 1918 professors T O Brown and E L Neville returned from New Orleans where they attended a conference of superintendents of education. Mrs John Filhiel of Logtown shopped in Monroe yesterday. Mrs Benjamin C Dawkins and children Master Benjamin and Jane visit Mrs J Q Graves for a few days. Mrs E L Kidd and Miss Dorothy Kidd of Ruston visit Mrs D M Scholars of Riverfront. Annie Windes a Rayville teacher arrives home ill with influenza hoping to recover soon. Louise Flournoy and Charlotte Scholars, Principia students in St Louis, arrive home for holidays.
Harry W. Rice of Paramount theater aims to bring The Greater Marcus Show of 1934 to Monroe. The 70 plus member troupe tours transcontinentally and plans a San Francisco finish on February 7 before a Japan tour. Local supporters have provided a substantial financial guarantee. An announcement on engagement is expected soon.
In the Cumbum valley of Madura Madras, seventeen elephants were found dead after an all night feast in a corn field. Officials weigh whether poison or scent of ripe grain lured the herd to fatal consumption.
In April 1933 about 2 million cattle across 23 states were on waiting lists to be tested for tuberculin. The nationwide effort aimed to identify infected herds and control bovine tuberculosis.
Captain George R. Pond who planned to fly across the Atlantic with Cesare Sabelli is missing after awaiting favorable weather for over two months. Sabelli reported Pond last contacted him Saturday morning and said a final weather report would follow that night. Pond’s secretary saw him at Pennsylvania Station, and associates fear foul play or amnesia. he lived on Long Island but was not at his home or the Explorers' Club.
With 101 of 114 Lincoln parish teachers present, Ruston high school hosts a parish teachers organization. R L Seegers named president, Burt Warren vice president, Miss Ira Mae Brewster secretary to the superintendent. An executive committee and legislative group are named to oversee school interests and state laws. Delegates to the State Teachers association are Carrie Shelby, J B Mount, and C L Madden for New Orleans gathering December 21 to 23.
Sidney B. Carraway a Mangham traveling salesman for a New Orleans company died after an extended illness in Mangham. He lived previously in Ferriday and Natchez and managed extensive pecan groves at Pecania near here. He is survived by his widow and several siblings. Interment followed in Mangham Cemetery.
The Vidalia chapter number 37 Order of Eastern Star elected officers for 1934 at its regular meeting. Installation set for Thursday night December 19. New officers include Miss Helen Hinerich as worthy matron and Judge John Dale as treasurer. Also noted Canada paper and pulp production valued at 231 million 144 thousand 294 dollars annually.
New York theater markets draw hopefuls as chorus work remains scarce for beginners. Chorus Equity notes few new jobs, stresses training in acrobatics, ballet, and ballroom dancing, plus voice lessons and influential contacts.
Hollywood columnist Dan Thomas notes Sheehan plans a film on radio stations used to spark revolutions across nations with each country guiding the next. A dog scene in Mating Time required replacing ten pairs of trousers after the animal tore costumes while playfully romping on set.
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