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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1931

Page

3

Homer Cruse Confesses in Baskin Bank Robbery

Homer Cruse 30, formerly of Monroe, was arrested in Malvern Arkansas for the Baskin bank robbery at Franklin State Bank last Thursday. He confesses involvement and says D. E. Bishop, jailed locally, drove the getaway car. Arrest of a second participant is expected.

Homer Cruse Monroe Malvern Ark Franklin State Bank Baskin D. E. Bishop Milton Coverdale Baskin Bank

Suspect in Choudrant Bank Robbery Arrested in Malvern

The man arrested in the Choudrant robbery is Clarence Wall, linked to prior Monroe charges and a Calhoun Road shooting. Cruse, held in Malvern with $59, allegedly confessed, saying Bishop drove suspects to Arkansas. Sheriff Price heads to bring Cruse to Louisiana and extradition was waived. Wall’s prior offenses and connections are noted.

Choudrant Bank Malvern Cruse Bishop Arkansas Allen Price Franklin Parish Louisiana Arkansas State Penitentiary Arkadelphia Clarence Wall Monroe Calhoun Road Milton Coverdale

LeBlanc Campaign Draws Big Crowds Across North Louisiana

Dudley LeBlanc along with Rovian Hendrick and E. H. Fisher drew about twenty thousand listeners in North Louisiana during December campaigns. Rallies spanned Reddell Pine Prairie Alexandria Pollock Dry Prong Colfax Natchitoches Shreveport and many towns with large crowds despite bad weather. LeBlanc warned of a six million dollar state alimony deficit and criticized waste under Huey Long and O K Allen.

New Orleans Dudley LeBlanc Dudley J. LeBlanc Rovian D. Hendrick E. H. Fisher North Louisiana North Louisiana LeBlanc Hendrick Fisher Reddell Savage Pine Prairie Turkey Creek Alexandria Pollock Dry Prong Colfax Montgomery Natchitoches Gahagan Provencal Robeline Many Marthaville Pleasant Hill Mansfield Shreveport New Municipal Auditorium Grand Cane Loganport Longstreet Keatchie Cedar Grove Mooringsport Oil City Belcher Gilliam Houston Mira Vivian Rodessa Ida Plain Dealing Benton Bossier City

Congress Debates Moratorium Resume and President's Message

Senate plans to resume moratorium debate with a probable vote. Banking subcommittee continues hearings on a $500 million reconstruction corporation. House general debate centers on the president's message.

Banking Reconstruction Corporation House

Ouachita Parish High School Honor Roll Listed

The Ouachita Parish High School announces its second six weeks honor roll with 82 seniors and students achieving A to B grades. Names include Dorothy Flannagan Miriam Mc Gimsey Percival Ervin Mil dred Elliott Edward Reeves Arnold Simpson Billie Black Clarissa Davis Mamie Skipper Sara Minnie Ragland Ann Lou Fearson Marguerite Nix Betty Mengis Grace McGough Katherine McClain Myron Kilpatrick Lynn Patton Helen Lawton Elise.

Ouachita Parish High School Dorothy Flannagan Miriam McGimsey Percival Ervin Mildred Elliott Edward Reeves Arnold Simpson Billie Black Clarissa Davis Mamie Skipper Sara Minnie Ragland Ann Lou Fearson Marguerite Nix Betty Mengis Grace McGough Katherine McClain Myron

Class Rosters by Class Years and Students

A listing of student names with associated grade values across Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen. Notable entries include Helen Sproles James Kincade Virginia Gray Gloria Gray Brownlow Hastings Ardelle John son Rosa Rutledge Estelle Hud son Margaret Chase among others.

Virginia Gray Gloria Gray Brownlow Hastings Ardelle Johnson Rosa Rutledge Estelle Hudson Margaret Chase Louise Simms Mabel Hunt Louise Cash Jjsephiné Coates Margaret Combs Lucille Ellege John Williams Merle Wyatt Helen McGowen Rachel Haynes Mozelle Graham Lars Mae Adams Kent Breard Avonia Gerald Mary Lou Herring Eina Arnold Elaine Rester Marie Winkler Mable Dorris Ruth Murphy Margaret Flett Vera Buffington Hazel Bowlin Billy Buford Florence Baker Enid Perry Marjorie Moore Dorothy Mauldin Lavelle Ware Victor Martin Myrtle Agnes Dieterich Robert Greene Maurice Hart Robert Faulke Philip Kubcke Victor Johnson Ruth Peveto Mildred Meeks Geneva Lee

Preliminary basketball doubleheader at Ouachita Parish JC court

Arrangements were made for a basketball doubleheader on the Ouachita Parish Junior College court tonight. The prelim features the News Star World team versus the S. H. Adler team at 6:30. The main game between the Junior College Indians and the Louisiana College freshmen starts at 7:45.

Ouachita Parish Junior College Indians Louisiana College News-Star-World S. H. Adler

Jury verdict reversed in Crume war risk case

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a jury verdict from the Northern Texas federal district court that Alfred J Crume was totally and permanently disabled by World War service under a war risk policy. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

New Orleans U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Federal District Court For Texas Alfred J. Crume

University of W Halts Training for Three Aaa Due to Weather

The University of W has paused training for three aaa because of bad weather. Rowing practice will resume after Christmas.

The University of W

Bomb Sent to Film Actress as Christmas Gift

Marion Davies faced a life threat as a Christmas package mailed from Malibu Beach contained smokeless powder, ten lead slugs, matches and sandpaper. A butler opened it, triggering smoke. police suspect a Malibu postmark and a false sender name to mislead investigators.

Santa Monica Cal Marion Davies S. J. May Butler May Miss Davies Malibu Beach Here Malibu Miss Smith

Bank Leader Ledet Dies in New Orleans Incident

New Orleans reports show C A Ledet president of the Bank of Houma, aged 47, a prominent local figure, connected to a developing incident. Further details pending official statements and police briefings from December 22.

New Orleans C. A. Ledet Bank of Houma Louisiana San Antonio Texas A B. Ledet Ledet

Boy’s fall from fire escape tests Santa space

Six year old Helen Bohner climbed a fire escape to check if Santa could fit, fell three floors and sprained but should recover by Christmas. Eugene and Floyd Ronzani, brothers at Marquette University, have shifted from football to basketball.

Saulte E. Marie Helen Bohner Bohner Santa Claus Eugene Floyd Ronzani Marquette University

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