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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary note reports Senate discussions on an emergency bill and committee questions directed at a director, with unclear references to Speaker or party names and an executive session.
Fugitives G. C. Edwards and Jim Yarrell, linked to the Farmerville bank robbery, fled under gunfire after seizing a sheriff’s car and escaping custody. Vernon parish and Union parish officers pursued across the Winnfield Monroe highway while a plane sighting and witness accounts tied the escape to the bandit group.
Fragmentary OCR describes food clothing and items seized or counted in West Monroe with references to theft or receipt of goods. Mentions two men involved and a possible police or civic action but details are garbled and uncertain. No clear names, dates, or places beyond West Monroe appear.
Statewide agrarian meetings report factors behind a drop in cotton prices. Leaders warned farmers to cut acreage by a percentage after forecasts showed large carryover. Despite guidance, a surplus was grown and prices fell from about 18 to 10 cents per pound, leaving many farmers unable to cover costs.
The board of Peo ples Homes and Savings association of Monroe La deplores the death of A J Renaud who served on the board 25 years and on the auditing committee His passing on November 7 1938 prompted a resolution expressing regret and requesting publication to the family and local newspapers.
A blaze in Elizabeth Louisiana destroyed six frame buildings including the Baptist church. The Joes valued at 55000 with insurance. Industrial Jeamber company owns the property and plans immediate rebuild. Fire started in Edwards hotel and spread to nearby structures as Oakdale department assisted.
In Baton Rouge a test case on loudspeaker volume will be decided in city court. Radio owners face potential fines and jail time if midnight jazz disturbs sleeping neighbors near Cefalu Inn. The case tests a new city ordinance banning disturbances by radio and musical devices.
Fred Thatcher receives the highest Kiwanis committee ranking for a district public affairs role. Four others join the committee as districts note West Monroe Kiwanis delegation's strong Greenville Miss. attendance showing. Thatcher accepted with thanks and plans contact with members after year’s start.
A Shreveport theft case ends with the recovery of an automobile stolen from Fred Maroun of Caddo Parish. West Monroe Chief J M Hammons had officers seize the car, which was found near midnight and returned to its owner after a $25 reward was paid to the west side department. The license tied it to Caddo parish and Shreveport authorities were alerted.
In Ouachita parish farmers and merchants favor the Cotton Association which now holds 2 000 000 bales or about 16 6 percent of national output. The group aims for a 2 percent market share to stabilize prices, with both large and small farmers marketing through the cooperative and merchants extending credit.
E G Courtney superintendent of municipal street railway has instructed motormen to work with especial care in transporting large crowds of Christmas shoppers even if street car schedules are not maintained. Courtesy and careful service are observed as motormen handle crowds and try to keep schedules within safety bounds amid rain and heavy downtown shopping demand.
Christmas observances vary across the nation with charity and family meals central to the season. In Monroe and vicinity the Goodfellows aim to brighten the day for those who might otherwise be dreary, despite adverse circumstances.
A series of holiday programs begins with a Sunday night carol service at 8 30 pm by the YWCA girls at the Missouri Pacific station. Camp Fire Girls lead Monday night with Barkdall Faulk children and choirs from YWCA and West Monroe Men's Chorus. The First Methodist church hosts a White Christmas event Sunday evening with Miss Madia McClendon directing.
Congress has passed emergency relief measures authorizing forty five million dollars for drought relief and building construction. President Hoover gains authority to allocate funds as needed for emergencies, with most money to be spent before July 1.
In dense fog the Oberon sank after a collision with a liner, four sailors and the Hengist’s skipper escaped by climbing into a boat. They heard cries of others in the water as boilers exploded and the vessel disappeared beneath the waves.
The Chamber of Commerce backs a negative vote on the proposition arguing 90 percent of state power is sold locally and only 10 percent is exported, with half of that export from water power. It says a federal power commission could not credibly control power with so little interest from other states and a central Washington authority would lack beneficial oversight.
A regional committee examined a set of propositions on water resources and electric power. Recommendations include keeping municipal utilities under local control, expanding data collection, and favoring private enterprise for power generation while urging interstate compacts and stronger state commissions.
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