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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star outlines an expansive plan for the city including adequate drainage, year round Ouachita river navigation, full industrial development in the Monroe district gas fields, and permanent manufacturing enterprises to sustainably build the community over time.
An editorial outlines Arnold Bernstein's plan to build a beach and board walk along River Front in Monroe. The project would dam the lake between the river and Rivers’ to create a salt water retreat with bathing tents pavilions grandstands and boating facilities. Cooperation from private landowners is needed to convert the land beneath the new lake and develop the resort.
The piece argues the Bible's linguistic simplicity makes it a literary masterpiece and educationally enriching. It cites Gettysburg Address, Psalm 23, and the Ten Commandments to show many one syllable words, linking simplicity to genius and urging Bible reading for education and style.
A noisy clash unfolds as Ilney Long vows to publish a circular exposing Brother Tom Greer’s alleged falsehoods and calumnies against him linking to state politics. The scene includes taunts and threats as political talk runs hot amid a period of Tibetan commentary and fashion notes on women.
A jumble of headlines and quips, including references to a bath house raid in Minneapolis, alimony totals in America, and a crowding St Paul jail, all presented in a rapid-fire newspaper style with satirical asides about crime and social norms.
Public notes from campaigns accompany voter guidance under this department. It presents material from candidates to aid voters in making informed decisions.
The December report shows the Ku Klux Klan slate for Louisiana state offices from governor to attorney general was published by the News-American on November 30. The Winnfield News-American reproduces the article with its familiar slogans 100 Percent American and For God for Country and for the Home, highlighting the Klan’s public list and stance.
The News-American lists candidates it endorses for governor and other offices, noting Protestant and Mason ties. It critiques the anti Klan candidate Bouanchaud, accusing religious manipulation and Klan influence in the race.
The Monroe Hotel hosted a Rotary luncheon with Governor remarks on progress and religious harmony. Two solos by Mrs Henry Whitfield and Leon Hammond delighted attendees as Dr J L Adams praised efforts toward employer employee understanding and a $25 Goodfellows donation marked the event.
Monroe hosts a grand seventeenth anniversary reception with Mrs. Stubbs and dignitaries greeting guests. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Horuff, Washburn, Breard, Atkins, Ethridge, Filhiol, Lennon, Masur, Coley, Terzia, McHenry, and Eugene Wolff of Birmingham. The event features elaborate gowns, exotic blooms, lavish cakes by Mrs. Larche and Mrs. Mundell, and displays from out-of-town banks.
A large gathering celebrated a bank event with officers wives and the banking force cutting a cake and receiving gold pieces. Munchholland displayed a replica gun drawing attention. Professor Ennis led an inspiring orchestra with a strong, evolving program appreciated by attendees.
Lake Charles Dec 30 1921 P Battemore former secretary of the Calcasieu Building and Loan Association was indicted by a grand jury on five counts charging embezzlement of about 4600. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and the trial was set for January 23 with a 15000 bond.
Texarkana report says the Farm Labor Union of America executive committee will decide later on the new national headquarters after the Southern States delegates adjourned. The convention approved moving headquarters from Bonham Texas with Little Rock Dallas and Texarkana as proposed sites for the national offices.
In New Orleans on December 20 officers were elected as the Louisiana Ice Manufacturers' Association met in session. The convention adjourned with business noted for discussion tomorrow.
In New Orleans on December 20 the opposition of rice millers to trading in rice futures showed crumbling signs when a miller bought the first rough rice contract on the Louisiana Sugar and Rice Exchange. The January delivery contract covered 400 barrels of fancy blue rose at 4.50 a barrel.
Gov elect Whitfield's military staff will not wear full dress uniforms or elaborate braids at January inauguration after a conference. In Congress, Senator Simmons states Democrats back soldier bonuses but oppose millionaire tax plans. A Lowrey speech mentions $2.25 billion spent on World War veterans, prompting a gallery question. Floodwaters in Hempstead Lafayette and Little River counties recede with limited property loss.
The Louisiana Baptist Convention elected Rev. F E Solomon of New Orleans as corresponding secretary to replace Dr. F D Godbold who left to lead Howard Payne College. Joe B Moseley was named secretary of the Baptist Sunday School and B Y P U. A new Baptist student service department was planned to aid 3,000 Baptist students in Louisiana colleges and private schools.
Lewis Johnson a local Negro was sentenced by Judge Fred M. Odom in Bain District Criminal Court for joyriding. He faces a term of at least one and a half years and up to five years, to be served in the state penitentiary at Baton. The court handed down the sentence this morning.
A West Monroe man stole a car on a residential street and fled to Calhoun before returning toward Monroe. He was pursued across a bridge by Mrs. C T Johnson and Fred Mitchell, captured at the W P & depot, and admitted ownership of the vehicle not matching Calhoun resident Norman Calhoun. Sheriff investigators disproved the claim. the suspect Lewis Johnson pleaded guilty and faces at least four years in the penitentiary. Poultry market reports follow with prices for fowls and other birds.
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