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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
2
In Monroe the Christmas mood improves as public works projects along the riverfront stimulate hiring. Nationally, voters praise President Roosevelt’s recovery program as letters flood the White House, signaling renewed confidence and a hopeful outlook for 1934.
John Blake argues luck is rare and unreliable and should be treated as a minor factor. He cites examples from inheritance, chance finds, and politics to stress that education and preparedness better create prosperity than relying on luck. He notes Tammany Hall and warns against depending on luck for major ventures.
Major General George E. Leach reports the national guard reached a new level of all round effectiveness in the year. On June 30 the force stood at 185 925 of an authorized 189 272. Attendance at 48 drills averaged 174 043 and field camps 182 629. Fiscal year appropriation was 35 484 864, justified by results. Leach lauds efficiency and high character, saying the year was successful and well earned.
The poem recalls a smile from the past that fuels the speaker’s confidence and success. A brief dialog follows where Bo asks for aid, the Lady declines recognition, and offers a meal. The verses reflect memory, courage, and unresolved reunion.
In a small town scene Mrs. Tallweed remarks on a solitary dancer while Mr. Tallweed notes admission is ten cents per couple and the partner only has a nickel. The exchange captures local humor over a modest dance event.
Dialogue reveals the editor promising leisure once the magazine busts, about a month. Partners discuss credit and profits as the new boy admits falsifying truth when needed, counting twenty to stay honest.
A young doctor tells of taking his new car to a garage that charged $200. The old medic jokes about buying a new bus for that amount. The doctor explains the garage called a consultation to diagnose the problem.
A fragment notes films shown for fifteen weeks at the railway with sleepers and people lingering through the night. Henry Wordsfellow is mentioned as author in the garbled text.
A special USDA cotton survey is starting across Ouachita parish. Survey cards are available at Parish Farm Agent E. R. Strahan’s office and will be distributed at principal community meetings. The data will influence 1934 1935 acreage decisions for cotton producers and acreage reduction contract signers.
Real estate transfers filed in Ouachita Parish show the LeGrand hotel on South Grand Street and its furnishings sold for 35910 dollars to Security National Inc of Shreveport from W R Barrow trustee. A second transfer records Ollie Surginor Windes selling part of square 71 in Monroe to Juanita Windes Spinks for 1000 dollars.
Mr and Mrs T A Enoch purchase the Jonas Selig cottage on North Fourth Street and will take possession January 1. The Seligs host friends after January 1 with Mr and Mrs T T Webb on Pine Street. Misses Helen Alexander and Louise Faulk leave for Baton Rouge and New Orleans to re enter for spring terms at the state university and Newcomb College. C R Tidwell of Alexandria visits Mrs Tidwell in ill health now recovered to resume duties in the Iron Mountain superintendent's office. Private Ryan Henderson of Jackson Barracks New Orleans must spend Christmas in hospital with mumps but reports to his parents that he is having a swell time.
The Associated Press reports the opera season began on two continents. In New York the Metropolitan Opera opened with Peter Ibbetson starring Lucrezia Bori and Edward Johnson. Chicago revived grand opera with La Tosca led by Jeritz. In Italy seven cities welcomed opera with Lucrezia Borgia in Rome featuring Gigli, La Scala’s Nabucco in Milan, and Mascagni’s Le Maschere in Genoa.
Benjamin Fernandez de Medina, Uruguay's minister to Cuba, visiting Miami, predicts the island's political turmoil will eventually be resolved. He says he has not given up hope for a compromise ending the turmoil in Cuba despite recent efforts.
Beeland Jr. is named president of the Federal Land Bank of New Orleans after J M Thomas names him for the post. R B Clark declines reelection as his term nears expiration January 10 1934. Beeland previously served 22 years in banking and was formerly vp of the First National Bank of Greenville Alabama.
Selections named for the Montevan Neville high School yearbook staff under a new officer system. General editors include Marjorie Chambers Pollyanna Shotwell Eloise Gosyne Evelyn Roll Mildred Waldrop Alice Thompson Neva Worthington Elizabeth Kenney Joyce Feinstein Marrin Granberry.
Paris on December 27 witnessed a national funeral at the east station hall for Lagny disaster victims. The death toll rose to 202 as coffins were identified and sent to homes and cities. President Lebrun, Premier Chautemps, and cabinet members attended the service with families and lawmakers.
In 1895 the record yield of wheat on an acre in Ireland County Wash reached 11 bushels.
In New York Washington coverage recalls Alice Roosevelt Longworth at a cabinet wives luncheon. The Longworth party dissolved after lively chatter while guests at the Women's National Press Club event drew larger crowds than in years. Notable attendees included Mrs Roosevelt, Mrs Hoover, and Frances Perkins as labor figures mingled with reporters.
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