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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1934

Page

5

Christmas Services Across Churches Highlight Holiday Observance

Churches in the area held numerous Christmas masses and cantatas. St Matthew's, St Francis, and the Episcopal church reported large turnouts with special midnight services and Mozart’s Twelfth Mass. The First Baptist choir planned a broadcast of The Messiah from KMLB tonight at eight.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church St. Matthew's Parochial School N. F. Vandegaer M. R. Walsh St. Francis Sanitarium M. Gremillion St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Mozart Henry Whitfield Clyde Paine St. Matthew's Church First Baptist Church KMLB

Cuticura hair care advice from Potter Drug ad

Promote scalp care with Cuticura Ointment to remove dandruff and Cuticura Soap to cleanse and restore gloss. Rinse thoroughly for healthy hair and scalp. Ointment 25c and Soap 25c. Proprietors: Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation, Malden, Mass.

Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation Malden Mass

Hero Dog Barney Receives Wheelchair in Amherst

Barney a five year old town hero in Amherst Texas was crippled after being run over but now travels in a custom wheelchair at about 20 miles per hour. Owner A M Brown called him too good a dog to be killed and fashioned the device from a coaster wagon chassis. Barney aided the night watchman by helping recapture one suspect during a patrol.

Amherst Texas Barney A. M. Brown

Flirtation Walk at the Paramount and I'll Fix It at Capitol

At the Paramount Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell star in Flirtation Walk a musical romance directed by Frank Borzage with Pat O'Brien. The Capitol offers I'll Fix It a romantic comedy featuring Jack Holt as a political fixer with Mona Barrie Winnie Lightner and Nedda Harrigan in supporting roles.

Paramount Ruby Keeler Dick Powell Paramount Theater Hawaii Ruby West Point Frank Borzage Pat O’brien Bobby Connolly Hollywood Sol Hoopi John Eldredge Ross Alexander Henry O'Neill Guvin Williams John Arledge Glen Boles Allie Wr Capitol Jack Holt Capitol Theater Holt Bobby Jimmy Butler Mona Barrie Winnie Lightner Screen Comedienne Edward Brophy Nedda Harrigan Charles Levison Roy William Neill

Low protein wheat linked to heavy late-season rains

The article notes that wheat with low protein content results from excessive rainfall during the final growth stages, affecting quality.

Tragic Shooting at Gadsden Filling Station Ends Two Deaths

Two men and a woman were wounded in a fatal argument over money at a Gadsden filling station. John Wright, 70, was killed after firing on Lee Maddox and his wife, who both worked at the station. Mrs Maddox died later. Maddox remained hospitalized in critical condition.

Gadsden, Ala John Wright Lee Maddox Maddox George Harris Wright

Christmas Messages From World Leaders

AP reports Christmas messages from President Roosevelt Pope Pius XI and Mrs Roosevelt urging courage unity and joy. Hopkins calls for ending poverty while Andrews remains unnamed in the excerpt.

Pope Pius XI Vatican City Franklin D. Roosevelt

Christmas Message from Chiang Kai-Shek and a Letter from Aurora Girl

In Shanghai General Chiang Kai-Shek laments exile at Christmas and hopes the 1935 Christian spirit brings peace to all nations. A 15 year old from Aurora Missouri writes to President Roosevelt declaring there is no Santa Claus and asking for guidance from the U S leader.

Chiang Kai-Shek Shanghai China Nola Hall Aurora Roosevelt Santa Claus

Christmas Eve Gift Leads to Plaid Dress Request

A brief note indicates a request for a plaid dress following a gift on Christmas Eve from Washington, where a wool dress had been sent earlier. The exchange highlights gift expectations and fashion nostalgia within a family setting.

Washington

Poisonous Blue Nightshade Linked to Potatoes and Dangers

The blue nightshade plant is noted for its relation to potatoes and other deadly poisonous species. Caution is advised due to its toxic properties and potential hazards to humans and animals.

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