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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
4
The piece argues charity has become an ugly term for almsgiving and urges replacing it with love. It stresses charity should stem from affectionate generosity toward the poor, without condescension, and calls for discipline alongside support to foster dignity.
Uncommon Sense argues that modern scientists in white coats hunt more dangerous game than any hunter. The article praises quiet, fearless microbiologists defending humanity against unseen germs and foresees future honor for these noble scientists.
The narrative argues Jean Harlow seeks divorce over her husband reading in bed, deeming such grounds trivial yet noting Hollywood practices show dissolving marriages for minor causes. It critiques Hollywood moral standards as lax and marriage as a temporary arrangement among film people.
The article reflects on calendars once common from commercial houses declining in popularity. It urges accepting calendars and daily or weekly quotations as uplifting gifts, likening daily inspiration to climbing a mountain to gain a broader view and starting the day with philosophers rather than gloom.
A weathered face of beauty rare is described as the loveliest dream of all. Age and time leave marks that become a unique charm, like autumn, shining on history’s page with lasting radiance.
The Soda Slinger unveils a sundae soufflé creation while the Customer jokes that its appearance resembles a Monday morning. The playful exchange highlights a new dessert idea sparking whimsy on a casual diner visit.
A man enters the editorial office where the editor greets him with deference. The figure, described with fear and irony, is said to have acquired the paper with profit from a chicken chateau in the first half year.
Responding motorist offers a ride toward Podunk but keeps the talk brief as the exchange unfolds with a wary agreement and a cautious start on the road.
Mrs Blox-How asks about real estate while Mrs Lott reveals she quit the business. She explains that dealing in city lots by the front foot became tedious as it had to be reduced to yards to be calculated.
Old Johnson asks for the daughter in a tense barter, pushing the debt from fifteen cents to two dollars. Chevellier Jackson agrees to raise the amount as a display of financial wits, before calling again.
The column mocks idle talk on standards of living and notes the mix of wit and critique in small town discourse. It jests about language and culture, mentions general Johnson, and observes how gossip reveals wealth and literacy attitudes in the community.
The Monday December 24 network grid lists NBC WEAF WABC and CBS programs across East Midwest and West including orchestras, choirs, and dramatic features. It shows time blocks from 4:30 to 12:30 with named programs such as Glynn, Himber, Kennedy, and Amos n Andy, plus station lists and regional feeds.
A witty look at first night behavior in New York theatres contrasts ermined critics and regular audiences. It notes late starts, doorways, aisle huddles, autograph seekers, and lighted intermissions as stagey rituals in a battle to claim seats and status.
In a 1934 opinion piece Carter Field argues President Roosevelt will push lower electric rates nationwide, using TVA style competition as a model. The piece portrays a strategic rift between holding and operating utilities and suggests rate outcomes hinge on prudent investment versus reproduction value.
Cranes and other equipment at the new electric power station on the Thames near Barking England can unload coal from a ship at a rate of 500 tons an hour.
Officials from Louisiana attended the dedication of Eunice post No. 129 American Legion. Attendees included Dr. C L Mengis from Monroe chairing foreign relations, Lawrence Fox of Ruston past commander, Edwin Gladney of Bastr op district commander, and Leonard Jackson of Clarks legislative chair. Bruce Baird department commander and Sam Jones national committeeman spoke. The new post home cost 20000 dollars and is described as one of the finest in the state.
A MississippI farmer identified as Joe Warren Ma Gee was detained after confessing to the killing of George Roberts aged 60. Warren said he shot Roberts after a knife attack and weighed the body with rocks before dropping it in Dry Creek. The sheriff reported recovery of several hundred dollars from Roberts which Warren indicated was hidden.
Police Chief John A. Morton predicted more arrests in the death of Ottie Banner Kelly a 27 year old divorcee found shot near Columbus Mississippi. Robert Casey a 30 year old brick mason is held incommunicado in Lowndes county jail while a coroner jury investigates the murder.
A concise column titled Hambone's Meditations by Alley Klaus shares wry viewpoints and satirical musings on daily life. The piece leans into humor and social observation through a distinctive voice characteristic of Hambone’s muse.
President Albert Lebrun commuted the 19 year old Violette Noziere’s death sentence for murder to life imprisonment after her mother appealed for clemency. Noziere had poisoned her father and attempted to poison her mother for inheritance. her case drew wide Paris attention.
The Interstate Commerce Commission decision prompts Monroe business leaders and jobbers to extend Monroe’s trade reach into Arkansas. The Monroe News-Star reports the Good Fellows fund has raised 887.57 for Christmas cheer for children. Gabe Hayes and Miss Gertrude Campbell wed in a noon ceremony at the priest parlors. Audrey Blanchard of Vicksburg will spend Christmas with her parents. Edna Mae Whitfield begins a holiday visit to friends in Shreveport.
Samuel M. Henderson a public works administration auditor formerly of Knoxville and Fort Worth was found dead in his hotel bath tub in Atlanta after missing a morning call. Police suspect a heart attack during bathing. coroner's inquest is set for tomorrow and burial planned for Athens Tennessee. Henderson leaves two brothers in law James Parsons of Johnson City and Robert L Carlock of Fort Worth.
Acting postmasters named today include Bessie M. Folks from Amite appointed to serve as postmaster in Washington setting the tone for federal staffing at the local office.
Dan Thomas reports on Otto Kruger predicting bigger romance in America inspired by movies. He notes potential issues with overthetop proposals and references the La Cucarcha cafe run by dancers from a film. Carol Ann Beery is now officially listed as a child screen actress in West Point of the Air.
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