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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1935
Page
4
A Christmas meditation on the Prince of Peace, urging recognition of the era’s failings amid war fears. It argues Christmas should renew the ideal of peace, not merely a holiday of gifts and family reunions, and suggests visions of a just world can become reality.
The article notes that during the first ten months of 1935, 67 percent of those arrested for auto theft were under 25, totaling 6,200 youths. It argues cars offer greater opportunity and temptation, linking theft to broader crime and stressing owners’ responsibility in securing vehicles.
The article discusses balancing conservatism with change in business. It notes the auto industry's shift of model release to fall and November sales reaching record levels aside from 1929. It cites industry doubt at the New York show and highlights the need to overcome inertia to progress.
John Blake urges setting clear goals and pursuing them with effort and planning. He advises saving money, reading to plan, and associating with ambitious, disciplined people while leveraging others’ ideas. Keep focus, work hard, and relax only after tasks finish.
Mrs Knotts admires Mrs Dobbs' husband claiming he is perfect. He replies by praising their neighbor, noting he feels in his pockets every mailbox he passes.
A father notes his son’s sleepy expression in class hours. He reframes the concern as a possible sign of latent talent waiting to awaken. The exchange blends humor with a hopeful spin on learning energy.
A quip notes Dobbs the watch repairer was once a doctor. It adds he now stamps each fixed watch with a label reading Shake Well Before Using, highlighting a playful career change.
A brief exchange shows Mike asking Tim for $20 owed. Tim replies that he is dead and the money was used for funeral expenses. The note implies a postscript from Tim’s estate or survivors.
Youth asks to return a ring bought yesterday while the jeweler questions the fit. Dialogue centers on whether the purchase qualifies for a return and the teen’s uncertainty.
A student denies talking aloud during a lecture claiming they were speaking in their sleep. The exchange shows tension between student and professor over classroom behavior and perceived disturbance.
In a humorous dialogue Mr Blink asserts a chicken’s age by its teeth. Mr Scooop counters that chickens have no teeth, while Mr Blink maintains he has teeth to prove the age.
A patchwork dialogue references Ethiopian resistance, oil embargo debates, and perceived motives of peace leaders. It notes Mussolini's stance on sanctions, mentions Mae West quotes on relationships, and ends mid thought about discrimination and "the wor".
The piece argues that League of Nations actions inspired broad U S support for stronger military readiness. It notes Roosevelt’s naval sympathies, wartime supply experience, and the hope that heavy government purchases for defense will aid the recovery by absorbing unemployment without drastically raising the budget.
Four prizes awarded in Homer Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Woman's Department club in cooperation with the city council. First prize went to Mrs. C C Seals for outdoor decoration. second prize to Mrs. E B Middleton for indoor setting. third prize tied between Mrs O L Dawson and Miss Francis Featherstone for most original Christmas tree. Honorable mentions earned by Mrs Harry McKenzie, Mrs Wideman Watson, Mrs A Tatum, and Mrs M D Harris.
Mrs T M Eason and son Tom Eason visit Mrs C B Flynn. Miss Julia Wossman hosts Miss Daisy Richardson. Miss Mary Louise Boyd of Ruston stays with her mother and sister. Mr and Mrs W C Lewis of New Orleans visit with their son in law and daughter. Abie Dreyer of Arcadia joins Christmas guest Dick Daughtry. Dave Shackleford and Miss Gladys Zachary wed at the Methodist parsonage.
FERRIDAY La December 25 Special Adams Seals 28 formerly of Picayune Miss and a clerk in a store near Waterproof was painfully burned when his clothes caught fire while attempting to start a blaze in the store. Corneal Goldman and Peter Hayes Tensas parish farmers in the store beat out the flames and Seals was taken to a Natchez hospital for treatment.
A description notes rug weave details stating that Persian carpets can reach up to one thousand knots per square inch, highlighting intricate craftsmanship and dense patterns typical of finer examples.
The 1936 cotton adjustment contract aims to prevent tenant displacement by preserving the same number of share tenants and their acreage shares as in 1935. Rulings require fair allotment of cotton land among tenants based on family size, work ability, livestock, and land productivity, with county committee approval where needed.
Six nearby communities Lisbon Vienna Hilly Unionville Hico and Sharon will celebrate January 1 when their first electric lights are turned on. The event centers in Lisbon with plans led by O A Evans and C W Stephenson of Monroe and local organizers. The programme includes a Miss Electricity title amateur hour a playlet and basketball games with prizes and a grounds dinner.
A Burmese departure from one of Buddha’s wishes led to a large reclining statue at Pegu. The 80 foot long and 41 foot high monument defies the prohibition on likenesses after death, drawing wide attention.
Radio networks list program jigsaw across East Midwest West and coast for December 25 with shows from Amos n Andy Wayne King Fred Allen and Eddie Duchin plus orchestras and orchestral ensembles. Stations include NBC WEAF WCAE WTAG WJR and many others with time blocks from 4 PM to after midnight.
A lively survey of Manhattan after dark detailing hundreds of night clubs from Broadway venues like El Morocco and Rainbow Room to Harlem's Cotton Club and Savoy. It notes pricing variety, dress codes, and districts from Greenwich Village to West 52nd Street, with touring tips and daytime attractions.
The piece recalls Miss Constance Bennett losing MGM contract status for moodiness and notes Nancy Carroll’s missed roles due to temper. It contrasts American stars with imported temperament, citing Dietrich Garbo Hepburn and Kiepurn while praising hard work and studio harmony.
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