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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
9
Dr Russell H Frost of G B Conley sanatorium reports strong patient interest in Ouachita parish Christmas seal sale. He notes high inquiries on returns and hopes for record generosity to benefit state tuberculosis relief efforts, with patients understanding the carol fundraiser's impact.
Fragmentary text shows Calhoun Ward considering liquor prohibition with public vote and officials weighing the impact. Mentions dry era tension, local dealers, and voter involvement as community leaders discuss policy and enforcement.
A college professor in Los Angeles is confronted during a robbery in a campus area. The incident details include the suspect fleeing after the attempt and the school's security responding to the disturbance.
Water Brenton Aetrea Leeds and Joel McCrea attend a San G Con program at the Para movin theater. The piece, described as more warthouth than a scene from They Shall Have Music, marks its first showing there.
A report notes charity group Vv. F. W. pledges aid to children in need. The text lists individuals Charte Jackson Enos Holbert Lov Beown among defendants and mentions fines for trespassing and intoxication, with several charged and fined.
Shirley Temple will debut on The Screen Guild Theater Christmas Eve December 2 at 6 30 p m CST on KWKH in a radio adaptation of The Blue Bird from 20th Century Fox. Proceeds go to the motion picture relief fund with Jean Hersholt as president. Her parents rejected a $35000 offer for another broadcast the same night.
In New Orleans on December 20, Charles Wilson, 38, a legless pencil vendor, was convicted of manslaughter for the February stabbing death of Ora Ida Berry, 26. The jury recommended leniency. the sentence ranges from six years eight months to two years in prison.
Campus Drug Store and Luncheonette at 3930 DeSiard Street opposite Northeast Junior College reports strong patronage since opening December 1. Owner Culbert Lee notes a luncheonette menu of turkey dinners sandwiches hot dogs and hamburgers plus a full drug and prescription department with delivery anywhere in Monroe. The facility offers ample parking stays open until 11 pm and held a formal opening December 10 attended by many.
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