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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

10

Gangster Minogue Dies From Chicago Shooting

John Minogue, once questioned in the 1934 Eli Daiches slaying, died from multiple bullet wounds after a late night ambush. Det Chief John L. Sullivan called him a top Chicago hoodlum as witnesses reported gunfire from a passing car before Minogue was taken to Holy Cross hospital for emergency surgery. His sister Veronica and brother Thomas aided his collapse to his home, with family members at his bedside after the operation failed.

Chicago John Minogue John L. Sullivan Minogue Holy Cross Thomas Harold Edward Piggott

Midnight Mass at St Matthew's Church to Be Broadcast

A Christmas Eve midnight mass at St Matthew's Catholic Church will begin 11:45 PM with a male chorus and carols, followed by the Mass at midnight led by Father Martin F Walsh. The church is decorated with greens and the service will be broadcast by radio KMLB.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Martin F. Walsh KMLB N. F. Vandegaer St. Francis Sanitarium Father Vandegrer St. Matthew's Church

Nine year old girl doubts Santa will visit Chicago

Mary Jane Uhl a nine year old who believes in Santa doubts a visit this year saying she has been naughty. She packed two suitcases and notes a quick trip to Hollywood with a plan to return Friday morning. Police prepared to enforce her written promise to come home.

Chicago Mary Jane Uhl Santa Claus Mary Jane Uhi Hollywood Ubl

Bees and air bubbles mislead honey buyers in science notes

The Washington Bulletin quotes mischief in a playful tone about a girl acting badly. Bees trap air bubbles in honey cells to create a bright top surface. Igor Sikorsky predicts future aircraft speeds of 5300 to 660 mph and ceiling heights of 75,000 to 90,000 feet. England publishes about 14,000 new books and editions yearly.

Igor Sikorsky England

Curious World Answer and Civil War News Method

No one invented it the term originated during the Civil War to describe carrying news by word of mouth. It remains an essential news channel in many communities. A toxophilite loves archery and hobbies centered on bows and arrows.

Across and Down Puzzle Highlights and Clues

Puzzle lists many clues across and down with multiple entries such as Aloft, Grounds, Barrier, Exist, and Spun wool. The grid includes references to places, measures, and historical terms, inviting solvers to fill the crossword and reveal interlocking words.

Tarzan Faces Cathne Lions in Pass of the Warriors

Tarzan traces a raiding captain’s tale to Athne and Gonfala’s capture. He vows to go to Athne while hunted by Cathne lions. A full moon rises over mountains as he nears the forest but an unforeseen menace interrupts his escape.

Thenar Gonfala Spike Troll Tarzan Athne Cathne Thudos

Death of Besser child prompts aid for Carroll family

In Besser near Masontown Pennsylvania seven year old John Carroll died after gastric convulsions linked to improper food and care. The Carroll siblings Elmer jr 12 Harry 10 and Donald 9 were reported in poor health. The family lived in a windowless one room shop and locals from Bessemer and unions donated food and clothing while Fayette County detectives investigate. Pearls are noted as present in many U S streams.

Masontown Besserver Elmer Carroll A. E. Peters John Carroll Sician WPA Peters David Honnsacker Elmer, Jr Harry Donald Bessemer Pennsylvania Hills Santa Claus Club Uniontown Fayette County John Wall

Killed and wounded in tree dispute at farm

William Case shot and killed William Rousseau and seriously wounded Minnie Rousseau, a shotgun wound to the side, after the Rousseaus and children approached a Christmas tree on Case’s farm near Grafton. Case is jailed without charge.

Elyria William Case William Rousseau Rousseau Minnie Case Dition Rousseaus Cleveland Grafton Mr. Rousseau

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