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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1937

Page

4

The Modern Surgeon and the Silent Scopes

Uncommon Sense discusses the rise of the endoscope and bronchoscope as bloodless tools enabling doctors to diagnose and treat inside the body without surgery. It notes safety goals, the equipment’s capabilities, and the need for skilled handling to avoid complications.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Inside the 20th Century Fox lot families guide Hollywood tours

Four resident families on the 225 acre Fox lot live in cottages with free utilities and guards. Captain Jules Strasser speaks 27 languages and guides visitors while his sons work in the studio. The Muelhausens and Seyfarths keep hospital and police duties nearby as Conlons stay apart socially amid studio life and fences.

Hollywood 20Th Century-Fox Hugh Conlon Blanche Hugh, Jr Tucson Ariz Conlon Conlons John Muelhausen Cripple Creek Colo Los Angeles Fox Strasser Greta Garbo W. C. Fields Gary Cooper Claudette Colbert Charlie McCarthy

Excess Taxes and Social Security Reserves

A financial study finds unemployment insurance funds will cover future demands, supporting securities issued against reserves. Payroll taxes and rising unemployment benefits are analyzed with state role and the need to keep payroll taxes at minimum to ensure security and protection.

Treasury

The Gift Custom and Christmas Giving Traditions

The article discusses the Christmas gift custom as a lasting habit, noting past protests against useless gifts swapped for value. It argues gifts should reflect affection, criticize excessive spending, and urge spreading thoughtful giving beyond the holidays to aid those in need.

Well Merited Rebuke to Congress Over Jersey City Conduct

The piece defends Mayor Hague against congressional demands to explain alleged illegal actions by the C I while criticizing outside agitators. It argues Congress should focus on national affairs and praises Hague for supporting local law enforcement and the people of Jersey City.

Mayer Hague Jersey City Congress Paul Pry Hague

A Christmas Gift Proposal From Uncle Santa

A writer suggests government issued one thousand dollar bills to every resident on Christmas day with a conditon to spend in the first week of January. The piece argues the idea would keep the Christmas rush alive into the new year and questions why such a plan has not been raised in Washington.

Yuletide Lemuel Santa Claus Washington

The Glee Club By George Elliston

A poem urging resilience in a blustery winter day. The speaker invites leaning against the wind to hear its simple lessons of bravery and courage and to seek sincere friendship for counsel.

the Glee Club George Elliston

Interview with senators old schoolteacher described

The Reporter notes an interview with the senator’s former schoolteacher praising his model behavior in school. The Editor dismisses the piece asking if a league of average boys should be formed to oppose him, suggesting bias against prominent figures.

Shore Call Spurs Confrontation Between Louis and Adele

In a tense exchange, Louis urges Adele to move toward the shore while Adele protests and pleads with Mr. Graham to take her there at once, revealing a startling confrontation and mounting urgency.

Adele Lou Louis Mr. Graham

Pike's Peak trip sparks stories at home

Mrs Trotter recalls climbing Pike's Peak in Colorado while Mrs Homebody and Timner share tall tales of a fall from a ladder. The banter turns to memories of past adventures as they recount who rode to the top and who took a misstep on a ladder.

Prominent Suitor Praises Bride-To-Be in Private Talks

Fond mother asks if a proposal comes soon while the daughter notes the fiancé has showered compliments about the bride. The exchange hints at impending engagement in a domestic scene.

Politician Talk on Party Harmony Prompts Activities

A dialog notes efforts to promote party harmony with a playful aside about a organized men dolin and glee club. The exchange suggests fringe or humorous steps rather than formal policy.

Tramp Dusty Duggins and the sleepless wanderer

The snippet presents a playful exchange about a tramp named Dusty Duggins being lucky and a tramp who walks in his sleep. It also notes that babies typically shed tears around three months of age, implying a commentary on infancy and behavior.

Wallace Gains Ground In 1940 Democratic Tilt

Washington observes Secretary Henry A. Wallace gaining traction for the 1940 Democratic nomination while Postmaster General James A. Farley faces setbacks from the recession. Farley’s best path may be New York governor, with Dewey a possible GOP challenger. Wallace seeks farm and southern support, including a paid two day conference with forty black editors. Roosevelt's third term remains a looming uncertainty.

Washington Henry A. Wallace James A. Farley Farley Bierce Arrow Company New York Buffalo Herbert H. Lehman Roosevelt Democratic Empire State George W. Norris Nebraska Bronx Tammany Thomas E. Dewey Dewey White House Wallace Uncle Sam

Fire damages Skidmore dormitory in Saratoga Springs

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed South hall, Skidmore college dormitory in Saratoga Springs. The loss was estimated at $100,000 by college secretary Katherine Starbuck. Students were away for holidays. The building had long been a showplace in Saratoga.

Saratoga Springs N. Y South Hall Skidmore College Katherine Starbuck Saratoga

Kellogg in Critical Condition from Pneumonia

Frank B. Kellogg co author of the Kellogg Briand peace pact is critically ill at his St Paul home due to pneumonia following a year of declining health. He suffered cerebral thrombosis in November and doctors say there is virtually no hope for recovery. Kellogg, a former Minnesota senator and secretary of state, has held many diplomatic posts including ambassador to Great Britain and a world court judge.

ST. Paul Frank B. Kellogg Kellogg J. A. Lepak Great Britain Minnesota Coolidge

Yuletide Party Highlights 1922 Friday Club Event

Mrs J H Watkins hosted the Friday club Christmas gathering emphasizing Yuletide beauty and bright coloring. Guests received tree souvenirs bearing names in crimson ribbon bundles. Also noted are wedding news for Mesdames Gates Heard Feazel Coulter, Miss Shamburger and Wheller Aulds, plus Dorothy Lee Cason's holiday visit and Major C Newton’s U S Army finance department family reunion.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor head to Cannes for holidays

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor sent two cars with baggage to Cannes and will stay tomorrow at the villa of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rogers of New York for the holiday season.

Paris Duke and Duchess of Windsor Cannes Herman Rogers New York

Understanding Neurotic Types From Psychiatric Insight

The article explains how psychasthenics show fatigue and compulsions and lists neurotic types such as submissive anxious individuals and those using illness to gain control. Early detection and mental hygiene are urged to prevent breakdown and aid recovery in middle aged patients.

Garbo Affair and RCA Barber Among City Gossip Tales

A New York society column sketches Robert Read as Greta Garbo’s confidant during her Manhattan stopovers while downplaying romance. It also profiles Charles De Zemler the RCA building barber who hosts an annual Christmas party in his shop drawing celebrities and socialites. An elevator operator’s nightlife anecdote rounds out the chatter.

New York Robert Read Leopold Stokowski Greta Garbo Greta Read Garbo Manhattan Charles de Zemler RCA Radio City the Rockefellers David Sarnoff Lowell Thomas NBC Barber Zemler

J A Hilburn Rites Held After Short Illness

Funeral for 68 year old J A Hilburn Quachita parish planter died Saturday in Monroe hospital. Services at daughter Mrs J L Evans West Monroe home with Rev W C Scott officiating. Interment Luna cemetery. Survivors include wife and sons and daughters S L Evans West Monroe B F Hilburn Jackson Miss Mrs W C Roberts Shreveport Mrs Philip Bernhardt Monroe W H Hilburn West Monroe Albert Hilburn Vivian L B Hilburn Johnson City Tenn Jack Lena Sibyl and Virgie Hilburn.

J. A. Hilburn Quachita Parish Monroe J. L. Evans Natchitoches Street West Monroe W. C. Scott First Methodist Church Luna R. H. Heacock A B. Colmer C. N. Jones CE. Bamburg S. L. Hendricks S. L. Head Hilburn S. L. Evans B. F. Hilburn Jackson Miss W. C. Roberts Shreveport Philip Bernhardt W. H. Hilburn Albert Hilburn Vivian L. B. Hilburn Johnson City Tenn Jack, Lena Sibyl Virgie Hilburn

Malachite Noted as Common Copper Ore

Malachite, a bright green mineral, is described as one of the commonest ores of copper in the record.

Ferriday Couples Celebrate Golden and Silver Anniversaries

Dr. and Mrs. A J Hodges of Ferriday announce an at home gathering Friday night December 31 to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs J C Collins and their own 25th wedding anniversary Many friends in Ferriday plan greetings and best wishes on the gold and silver milestones.

Ferriday A. J. Hodges J. C. Collins

Radio Network Schedule Listings for Different Time Zones

A dense, multi-network listing of station call letters and programs across NBC WEAF WABC and NBC WJZ networks with east midwest mountain pacific coast slots. Includes show names such as Amos n Andy Fibber McGee and Burns and Allen and orchestras and news periods across dayparts.

Nbc-Weaf Kbb Wtaq Weco Wabt Ksc Wnax Weaf Wnac Efef Wef Wimj Wiba Wilay Wiyr Koam Wtar Wptf Wis Wjax Wfia Weun Wied Wsoe Wwe Wesc Wave Wem Wme Wab Wapl Wmslh Widx Kyvoo Wky Wiaa Cere Woal Kths Kgbx Ktbs Kark Kgne Ountain Keir Keh Ktar Kob Pacific Kfbk Kwg Kmj Kern Cent Jack Armstrong Basic Vagabonds Wepst Johnnie Johnston John Gurney Rhythmaires Joan Edwards Ron Wilde Amos ‘N’ Andy Malcolm Claire West Uncle Ezra New York Parade Wear Carol Weymann Hatters Dance Orchestra Burns and Allenby Alfred Wallenstein Orch Phil Spitainy The Girls Frank Black R. Frimi Jr Amos 'N Andy—west Clyde McCoy Dancing Music Orchestra Hines and Orchestra CBS WABC Wero Mount Kyor Klz Knx George Hall L. Browne Curr Jay Freeman Boake Carter Horace Heidt Pick Pat Fun Radio Theatre Wayne King Glen Gray Sammy Kaye Geo. Hamilton Orchestra Ai Trace Orchestra Orrin Tucker NBC WJZ Wiz Whz Wbza Kdka Wear Wxys Weyr Waby Weky Wspd Wean Wice Wien Midwest Wla Kwk Koll Wren Wmt Keo Wowo Wetn Wrtd Kio Kvod Escorts Three Cheers Lum Abner John Herrick Christine Johnson Gen. Johnson Jimmy Kemper Grand Hotel Philadelphia Orch Warden Lawes Nat'l Radio Forum Fisk Harold Stern Lang Thompson

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