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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
8
Jurors recount a tearful scene as a witness describes embracing the defendant and crying. The trial includes a request to admit clothing worn by the deceased as crucial evidence, highlighting the sister's strong statement that those clothes matter most to her.
Clyde obtained his divorce directed against Lady Inverclyde and Mathew Bartholomew Paanakker. The petition alleged misconduct in October 1992 and in London. Paanakker denied the allegations as the court weighed whether adultery was proven.
Washington December 22 sources report that authorities are preparing to formally tell Spain the United States will not intervene. The dispatch notes many Spaniards have been arrested and killed or wounded in Havana amid ongoing tensions.
The Good Fellows fund drive continues at the Capitol theater with a Jackie Cooper western Lone Cowboy as the draw. Sponsors include J C Penney, the Lions Club, and News Star World. donations of food, clothing, or toys are urged for last minute gifts before Saturday afternoon.
A historical donation ledger lists contributions from Elise Abernathy to the Good Fellows Fund totaling 453.15 dollars and donors including Tannenbaum's Store Harold Crash and Ida Sophia Davidson. The document records cash gifts, in memory tributes, club and church groups, and donations from Knights, Rotary and Kiwanis, plus merchandise and canned goods donated by route ladies and others. Total receipts amount to 576.76 with carrier collections 56.86 and merchandise, toys, and canned goods noted from various local groups.
Chicago police led by Detective Jack Dawe and Captain Stege killed three gunmen after a door opened. Reynolds fired two head shots, the second suspect fell to police fire, and the third died in the kitchen as officers closed in. The men, linked by police to the Dillinger era, occupied the Marmer apartment with a large arsenal. Mrs Marmer and Leonard Prizam ent were arrested. State's Attorney Courtney praised the police courage.
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor has filed with the NRA a report on the Ford Edgewater New Jersey strike. The filing includes affidavits alleging code violations by the automobile manufacturer.
Notices announce deadlines for church notices and outline Advent and Christmas services at Grace Church with carol and eucharist rites, including 4:30 p m carol service, 11:45 p m festal Eucharist, and 9 a m Christmas Day Eucharist. First Methodist promotes a pageant The Sweetest Story at 7 oclock and a white gift offering to an orphanage.
Corner Garden Avenue and Dixie Street announces church services led by Pastor R. M. Bentley. Church school at 11 a.m. Morning worship at 1 p.m. discussion topic A Religion Without the Bethlehem Star. Young People’s program at 6:45 p.m. Christmas program at 10 p.m. for children and adults.
Central Baptist Church at 300 See Avenue invites parishioners to celebrate the Christmas season. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. supervised by Earnest Back, morning worship at 10:50, B Y P A at 6:25 p.m., and evening worship at 7:59 led by Pastor Roger M. Baxter. Member J L Armon to preach. pastor away through Chaos with plans for all members to support the Master.
Pleasant Hill church presents a community Christmas festival with readings recitations and violin music by Jeraldine Daniels and Lonnie Whitman. Effic Pace addresses peace. Pleasant Hill church school plans its annual program. Christmas night special services run through the week focusing on Jesus good news.
The Church of Christ at Apple and South Second Streets announces Bible study 9:45 to 10:45 a m Sunday preaching 11 a m on The One Baptism Is it Sprinkling Pouring Immersion or Holy Spirit Baptism Evening service 7:30 p m God is and He has Spoken to Man Lord's Supper 11:50 a m Young People 6:45 p m Mid week Bible study and hour of prayer Wednesday 7:30 p m
The notice lists a Christian Science Sunday service at 11 a.m. with Sunday school, a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 p.m., in the Reading room at 1108 Ouachita Bank building. It notes daily hours 12:34 p.m. to 5 p.m. and mentions “Christian Science” as the lesson sermon subject for Sunday December 24.
Sunday school begins 9 45 a m with J G Geib as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with the subject Christmas Chimes. Evening worship at 7 includes two special Christmas messages The Incarnate Christ and carols sung by the choir Gifts for a white Christmas will be given in the morning and distributed to needy families in the afternoon by the B Y P U Special music is planned for both hours.
The pastor extends season greetings and urges remembering God's gift of his Son. He urges greater efforts for Christ in the coming year and invites participation with Sunday school at 9 50 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Morning and evening services are listed.
Trinity Lutheran Church at Woodmen Hall 101 Jackson Street invites all to fourth Sunday in Advent services at 9:45 am with Sunday school and Bible class. Chief worship at 10:45 am features a sermon titled Christ Standing at the Door and Awaiting Entry. Christmas Eve service at 7:30 pm and Christmas morning service at 9:00 am announce Heaven's Priceless Gift to the World.
First Baptist Church at corner St John and Grammont invites visitors to Christmas services with special music by L A Stuice choir and soloists. Sunday features The Message from The Light Eternal cantata sung by D P Gerald and Stulve, and The Wonderful Nazarene from The Christ Child cantata by Petrie, plus a Petrie quartet.
The church will replace the baptismal service with a Christmas tree gift after worship. A large lit tree stands near the pulpit as carols are sung and a Christmas program is presented. Santa Claus is expected to arrive near the end to lead the program.
A church committee aims to ensure every child receives a gift and a pastor will speak on The Greatest Birthday in History. Sunday events include Sunday school at 9 45, morning worship at 11, Men’s Brotherhood at 6, B Y P U at 6 30 with a Christmas pageant by the Intermediate unit, and a 7 36 evening service.
The Church of the Nazarene on Richmond Street wraps up a revival begun December 4. Evangelist C. J. Frost will speak Sunday at 2 30 PM at the city high school auditorium on The Signs of the Times of the End. About 1500 are expected with no admission.
The First Presbyterian Church on Cafalpa Street announces a Christmas pageant offered by its young people this evening. Pastor Ernest D. Holloway invites reflection on growing in grace by following the master’s example as they present the nativity scene and celebrate the season through a church program.
All Monroe city schools close Friday for holidays after Christmas exercises. Re opening is set for New Year’s Day for city and parish schools, with Mathews reopening January 3 and Ouachita Junior College resuming on Wednesday after the holiday break.
In Huffman Alabama 70 year old John Raymond Conner died in a house fire while trying to save $200 worth of Christmas presents he planned to distribute to children. Neighbors heard him call for help but could not reach him as his home burned. The tragedy leaves local children mourning and disappointed this Christmas.
The Home Furniture company announced on Friday that it imported a real Santa Claus to pose in the store windows on DeSiard street. The jolly figure drew strong attention with his red suit and beard as shoppers visited during the holidays. He noted he did not find Monroe cold enough and planned to return to the North Pole after the holiday season ends.
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