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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
4
A series of cautionary anecdotes about delaying actions. The speaker argues that postponement often costs opportunities and can reveal risks, while acting promptly avoids trouble. He notes the value of a cultivated hunch, especially among women, and urges consulting women more in decisions.
Twelve English schoolboys set to travel to the United States for a year on scholarships aimed at fostering better Anglo American ties. The piece warns of the varied quality of private schools in the U S, noting some resemble English institutions while others are pretentious imitations. It cautions that a misfit could waste a valuable year.
The civilian conservation corps movement earns wide praise as camps clear land forest strip soils prevent fires and build roads and bridges. Officials estimate Fechner could employ twice as many youths in good construction work and six months in outdoor life could retool idle youths for civilian positions. About 110000 have withdrawn from the camps.
A 1934 Bell Syndicate column counsels readers to drop grievances and focus on planning and effort. It contrasts whining with those moving forward, notes war worries, and urges cheerful self-improvement to join a march toward better times.
A compact verse about happiness found in a room when people gather to chat read and dream The poet contrasts lively spaces filled with life and song with lonely rooms begging for people to bring charm and cheer through communal moments
In a lively dialogue, Jack Bachelor compliments a hostess on her “deucedly pretty maid” provoking a playful reveal. The hostess teases him about seeing the maid, while he quips that her husband is forever praising her in this brisk social scene.
In a melodramatic exchange Bess reveals she is pledged to marry Ned, rejecting Jack’s plea. Jack warns that Ned’s friends would shun him and that such a union would ruin his standing.
A cigar shop clerk reports a robbery attempt in which a man asked for three cigars then drew a gun. The detective dismisses the claim, quipping that culprits “always ask for cigarettes.”
An evening of mischief ends badly as Pete’s plan to visit multiple houses for courses goes awry. A guest describes moving from one stop to another then being struck by a thrown bottle, ending with a rough turn of events.
Jinks jokes with a bank about borrowing a thousand. Rinks replies with a playful misdirection noting he keeps hens and that the banker lives nearby. The exchange captures a light, rural humor moment.
A playful tongue in cheek note questions a groom's restraint after marriage while a quip about elephants rising looms. The author hints at real estate holdings as a joking comparison to growing wealth or assets.
In court for Martin Insull trial testimony notes a check is not money. A British scientist suggests the army be formed by middle aged men starting training at forty, indicating war begins at forty. The Japanese finance minister had a breakdown under government spending pressure, while our officials endure strain bravely.
Washington analysis notes Treasury Secretary Morgenthau will not support tax cuts that would reduce federal revenue. The piece discusses taxes on liquor, tobacco, checks, and duties, and explains how higher taxes encourage bootlegging and cash payments, with a focus on the political stance of Roosevelt and the administration.
A group of 14 freaks from the Believe It Or Not exhibit at the Century of Progress in Chicago will arrive in Monroe two days late. They were slated to start Saturday for a 10 day appearance but will now arrive Monday due to a request by the American Legion in Jackson Mississippi to stay through Saturday night. The act is sponsored by L. B. Faulk post of the American Legion. The group includes a 57 year old 21 inch tall midget and a 41 year old man whose body is turning to stone among others from around the world.
Fifteen years ago on December 28, 1919 Miss Dora A. Landrum of West Monroe linked with Foster's Jewelry became the first lady to take a stunt ride in Monroe. W. B. Clarke withdrew from Louisiana House race leaving T. T. Webb and R. L. Prophet as the remaining candidates. Kate Bryant returned to Mansfield College to resume studies. Mr and Mrs E Brent Hickman returned from Alexandria after holidays with relatives. Mrs R E Crow hosts her sister Mrs O D Hallis of Haile La as guest.
Federal relief administrator Harry Hopkins announced that Louisiana will receive 1,559,900 dollars in federal relief funds for January. The figure excludes transient relief, educational, and rural project costs.
A compact notice presents playful lines about Hambone and Alley, referencing fiddling and performance. It evokes a rural gentry tone with names and a string of whimsical phrases suggesting a local entertainment snippet. No firm events or dates are stated.
Dr. John W. Williams warns Brownville area residents after the death of Mary Foster a four year old from laryngeal diphtheria. He urges immediate medical attention for sore throats and recommends toxoid vaccination for children six months and older. Only three diphtheria cases have occurred in Ouachita parish this year and the Tuesday death was the first.
The Morehouse parish police jury at a special meeting formally adopted a one cent gasoline tax for 1935 to aid the unemployed and mothers' aid, with the levy taking effect January 1. Collected from gas sellers, the funds stay in the parish and support local relief efforts.
Dr Smith I Sims was elected president of the Morehouse Parish Medical Society at Bastrop General hospital. He succeeds Dr M Owens of Bonita. Dr W A Rodgers was named vice president and Dr L E Larche secretary treasurer. Dr Owens was chosen delegate to the Louisiana State Medical Association convention in New Orleans with B Leavell as alternate. The meeting featured officer elections and a paper by Dr D W Cummings of Oak Ridge.
A columnist logs a chaotic morning in New York with endless calls, names, and party invites. He recalls encounters with Dietz, Bronshyj, Baron, Bernstein, and others while poking fun at celebrity nights and press-agent excess. The piece captures the rush, confusion, and social swirl of Midtown.
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