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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
4
The Long Beach board of education faced protests after naming a new public school after Robert E. Lee. The article argues sentiment has shifted, viewing Lee as a noble figure who fought for his cause and accepted defeat, a model for students.
A parliamentary resolution in Australia mourns Air Commander Sir Charles Kingsford Smith missing on a England to Australia attempt to beat his record. Friends hoped for news as a wide search continued, but the note is one of regret as it signals his probable death and echoes concerns for Lincoln Ellsworth in the Antarctic.
A congressman was convicted for offering a West Point appointment for $1000 to a star athlete. The defense claimed high army officers sought a football star to bolster the team, a tactic deemed a grave perversion of the academy’s purpose to train leaders for the military.
Milwaukee Municipal Judge Max W. Nohl suggested New York and Chicago send experts to Milwaukee to study how it handles crime. He cited three month homicide figures and broader crime totals showing Milwaukee substantially safer than the two cities, noting others could learn from Milwaukee's approach.
A witty editorial notes Mrs Paul Fitz Simons, ex Elsie Vanderbilt, plans to plant unlimited potatoes on her Newport estate to defy the AAA. The cartoonish scene includes a mansion lawn and gardeners as she invites visitors to jailly visit next summer, mocking socialism.
John Blake argues for personal mind conditioning alongside education. He cites Benjamin Franklin and Robert Louis Stevenson, urging self critique, reduced prejudice, charity, tolerance, honesty, and forgiveness to improve happiness and productivity. The column closes urging readers to practice mental conditioning before life’s crabbed moments.
A reflective verse about facing final challenges with courage and resolve. The speaker recalls past hardships and triumphs and vows to depart with a feather in the cap, embracing adventure and steadfast spirit.
The exchange shows a collector returning for payment and the optimistic reply agreeing to cover at least half the bill. The dialogue hints at ongoing debt collection and a polite yet firm stance.
A speaker notes a man resembles another so closely it’s hard to tell them apart. Burns jokes about a ten dollar loan three months overdue, accusing the listener of not repaying borrowed money.
The speaker contrasts liking a person with loving a thing. They say I like my mamma but I love chocolate, illustrating liking as gentler approval and loving as a deeper, stronger emotion.
A light exchange between Proud Mother and Uncle John humorously notes the baby’s baldness. The uncle jokes the infant is already ahead of his time by being more bald than the father.
The dialogue features a bookkeeper asking for a raise after four years without one. The boss replies that expectations have been raised yearly, implying ongoing compensation progress.
The Chairman of the Committee offers a lecture slot in the season while the Eminent Orator demands a $300 fee for an address on Free Speech. The bargain centers on distance and value, with the speaker insisting on payment before any exposure.
A doctor tells a congressman to relax and stop overworking, warning that stress could shorten life. The physician offers to recheck the patient’s pulse after noting the strain.
Youth declares intent to marry Mr. Lambs daughter while Mr. Lambs deflects with meeting his wife. A line about a bowl becoming a post season football arena appears, followed by a remark about Max Schmeling seeking a prize fight and Joe Louis. The passage ends with a witticism on ignorance.
Washington reflects on the silver policy as a debated issue among Democrats and Republicans. The piece outlines the administration’s goals, Morgenthau’s actions, and the precarious gold and silver profits tied to the plan, noting public silence and strategic incentives behind the policy.
Pauline Donovan a 14 year old of 114 Hall street broke her arm at the skating rink on St John street Wednesday night. She received treatment at Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic before returning home.
A. C. Smith, Monterey High School graduate, appointed agricultural agent for Bossier parish in Benton Louisiana. He attended LSU 1930, held Alpha Gamma Rho and Alpha Zeta honors, led the agricultural fair 1933 34, and served in FFA and livestock judging. He previously taught vocational agriculture at Weston High, then joined the AAA cotton program. He is the son of Mrs. Edith Smith and succeeds H. F. Spencer in Claiborne parish assignment.
A student recital was held at the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University during activity hour on Wednesday morning. Performances featured piano pieces Novelloza Godard and Rush Hour in Hong Kong, violin Minute Waltz, voice A Brown Bird Singing, Will You Remember, Travlin, and Minuet and Trio in B Minor among others by Margaret Booth Earl Mallette Iris Lenkford Gladys Hughes Carrimena McIntosh Garland Sheil Anna Frances Gerald and others.
Miss Ella Fay Stancil of Farmerville will visit cousin Miss Joy Steele for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan returned from Shreveport after a weekend with John Grambling. Vanderbilts student W A Walker visits with his parents. George W Hyett of Bastrop and guest Mrs Bey spend weekend in Monroe.
A playful locals’ riff notes a boy winning twenty cents in a slot machine and then bragging about the amount. The line reads like a humorous communal aside reflecting everyday luck and pride in small winnings.
The Knapp Players formed a committee to draft a constitution led by P Haddad with Philip Embanato and Edna Arnold. The second show The Pot Boiler directed by Jessica Latham featured Jessica Latham James Williams Elizabeth Bell Hazel Harrington Philip Embanato James Newman Thadius Scharf. A Wiener roast followed at Bernstein Park. A Christmas social is set for next Monday at 8:30 PM and new members are joining.
The Dodson club met at the home economics cottage with Mrs. Henry Stovall presiding. They organized a committee to raise funds for a high school band drum and discussed year books by Sue Ballance. A Christmas party followed with gifts and refreshments. next meeting set for January 9.
Police Superintendent L V Tarver urged parents to stop children from using fireworks within Monroe city limits. The ordinance bans shooting fireworks except December 24 25 and January 1. The city allows sales this year but improper use creates an offense and a nuisance near businesses and hospitals.
In Mer Rouge Louisiana the Eastern Star chapter installed officers for the coming year. W others named include Mrs Jessie Leech worthy matron Arthur Fowler worthy patron Mrs Ethel McKelvey associate matron D E Wilson associate patron Mrs Emma Herron secretary Mrs Emily Gerald treasurer Miss Esther Gerald conductress Mrs Mae Simms associate conductress Mrs Nita Wilson chaplain Mrs Eunice McCovey marshal Mrs Amy Hornbeak organist Mrs Elsie Padgett Ada Mrs Ruth Tolar Ruth Mrs Lula Willey Esther Mrs Ola Edwards Martha Mrs Ruth Andrews Electa Miss Annie Elizabeth Eckles warder J H Leech sentinel.
A dense listing of NBC CBS and regional network airings across multiple zones. Program blocks include Legends of Vic Treianu, Louise Florea, Amos n Andy, Popeye, Rudy Vailee Jr, Crosby and Whiteman, John B. Kennedy Walk, and many regional slots with orchestras, news, dramas, and variety shows. The schedule spans East Midwest and West regions with times from 3:00 PM to after midnight and mentions coast to coast designation.
A vivid column notes wild publicity stunts around Broadway including tanbark on Forty-Second Street for Mrs. Pat Campbell and a slippered horse gag. Also described is Mike Jacobs promoting a Madison Square Garden bridge championship with chorus girls as playing cards and a star-studded European team led by Baron De Nixon amid French acclaim and media sparring.
Hollywood Close-Ups by Dan Thomas reports on the musical Colleen taking shape at Warner studios. Louise Fazenda rests as Dick Powell, Jack Oakie jests with Joan Blondell, and fifty-eight Broadway chorus boys join a strenuous dance routine directed by Bobby Connolly. Cagney watches, applauds, and will appear in Stage Struck with Mrs Jolson.
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