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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

5

Whiteman Ends Gershwin Successor Search at Carnegie Hall

Paul Whiteman announces he will let the public decide Christmas night who should follow Gershwin. The concert features Louis Armstrong, Roy Bargy, Walter Gross, Art Shaw, the Raymond Scott quintette, Lyn Murray singers and Rosa Linda with 60 musicians. Whiteman uses Gershwin numbers and showcases leading modern American composers in a pre Christmas program at Carnegie Hall.

New York Paul Whiteman George Gershwin Carnegie Hell Erde Grofe Raymond Scott Morton Gould Whiteman Louis Armstrong Roy Bargy Walter Gross Art Shaw Raymond Scott Quintette Lyn Murray Rosa Linda Gershwin Carnegie Hall Grose Miss Linda Chicago Duke Ellington Richard Rodgers Bert Shefter Nathan van Cleave Fred van Epps

Christmas Checks Presented to Monroe Police

James A. Noe state senator and H. W. Engstrom United Carbon official presented Christmas checks to the Monroe police department Friday. F. Strauss and Son gave a large box of fruit. The department received numerous Christmas cards from business people and the public.

Monroe James A. Noe H. W. Engstrom United Carbon Company F. Strauss and Son

Santa Claus Wants Comedy Man's Act

Chicago December 23 The Santa at a Loop department store says he wants a straight man's job in a comedy act. He notes the faith of childhood and the need to avoid shattering it. Readings show many children ask for items like trains and dolls, with parents guiding requests.

Chicago Santa

Ten Year Club Names Officers

Ouachita parish Ten Year club elected Mrs. C. D. Alexander president and Mrs. W Lowe vice president with Mrs. Ed Edelen as secretary at a Thursday meeting. Five new members joined and leadership pins were awarded for 4 H club work. The group planned more focus on 4 H activities for youths. Santa Claus distributed gifts as the retiring president assisted.

C. D. Alexander Sterlington Jewel McQuiller W. Lowe Logtown Ed Edelen Swartz Ouachita Parish Gene Berry Lorene Owens Cypress Clara Gilliland J. N. Kent Drew D. L. Bornman Monroe J. R. Frantom Claiborne C. B. Hammett Lowe Santa Claus

Raid Ends Gambling at The Lobby Club

Sheriff deputies raid The Lobby at 1M DeLlard Street arresting Jack Ansell 82 Auburn Avenue and Abe Marks on gambling charges. Ansell released on 800 bond Marks on 2 bond. Officials vow strict enforcement of Sunday curfews and gambling ordinances across cafes cabarets and night spots.

DeLlard Street Sheriffs Department Jack Ansell Auburn Avenue Prov Prietor Abe Marks Cation Buyer Alec Milton Coverdale Ansell Marks Coverdale

Franklin AAA Groups Named in Winnsboro Parish

Local officials in Winnsboro Louisiana announce election of Franklin parish committee members for the 1800 agricultural adjustment program. G C Davie chairs the parish with Ernest Mason as vice chair. other regular and alternate members are listed by ward and several names appear for the parish committee and delegates. Parts of Australia report mentions erected wire fencing to keep out rabbits and a drought context in Queensland and Western Australia.

G. C. Davie Ernest Mason C. Teyioe JB Richarteon M A Dahey RB. Hoggett H Beasywell B. M. Garry N. BE Oliver J. Afrase W. BR Hoggett Gary U_C Carroll B.C. Kimble GB. Prather G. K. Benadway Louie Breil Carmi Sherrowe W. Rye T. L. Reeves N. G. Lee B. E Brown W. B. Welch J. W. Pred J. JL. Albert Guy Sewell W. C. Herige J. A. Richardson B.C. Donnell C. A Wright W. W. Beall Jake Netheriaet Weed John H Bcker AM Bleck R L. Finley L. M. Melntyre Austeslia Rabbita Barrigge Ausetralia Efile Queersland

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