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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1930

Page

3

Fourth Degree Knights Installed In Monroe Ceremonies

Monarchic Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Monroe held an installation Sunday led by Father J C Marsh with Norma Bertell directing a ceremony. Officers installed included T O Harris Stephen Lennon BE H Fitzpatrick Victor Verrett and Fathers Marsh and Vandegaer. Marsh preached on Christian duties, sin and the need for prayer sacraments and social reform under the banner of patriotism and Christian example.

Monroe N. F. Vandegaer Knights of Columbus Father Marsh Simeon Christ Jesus of Nazareth Leo XIII God Jesus Christ Child Redeemer Jesus Christ

Presbyterians to Attend Minden Young People's Conference

A Monroe First Presbyterian group will travel Tuesday morning to Minden for a 10 a m meeting at the First Presbyterian church. Attendees include Rev. Ernest Holloway his wife Misses Margaret Mitchell Marie Saxe Margaret Grover Louise Moore Mrs W B Moore and William Matthews. The session will discuss the general assembly program and annual plans with lunch at noon. The piece notes Holloway will lead a quarterly communion at Monroe on Sunday at 11 a m. An English scientist proposes hollow lamp posts as gas venting for safety.

First Presbyterian Church of Monroe Minden Ernest Holloway Monroe Church Holloway Margaret Mitchell Marie Saxe Margaret Grover Louise Moore W. B. Moore William Matthews General Assembly

Bobby Thatcher Nightfall Overcomes Bilt Jones

In a late evening event Bobby Thatcher pulls ahead as darkness falls, overtaking Bilt Jones in a tight finish. Spectators described the moment as decisive with Thatcher seizing the lead just before the checkered flag.

Public Forum The West Monroe Tragedy

A Monroe resident writes to defend rumors about a death in his self built radio lab. He states the room was not used for immoral acts and that he and family were unaware of anyone present the night of the tragedy. He describes the room as a laboratory with radio and television gear and notes visitors had left by 9:30.

Shanghai Kansu Landow Lianchow Lanchow Nanking News-Star Lucian Webb West-Monroe Monroe Monroe News-Star

The Child of Today and the Family Unit

The article contrasts traditional extended families with present small domestic units. It argues that mores and gatherings of grandparents aunts and uncles shaped a child’s character through observed loyalty tolerance and social lessons. Modern independence and urban education dilute these influences.

Mary

Needy Assisted by Welfare Body at New Monroe HQ

About 75 persons sought aid today at the Monroe Welfare Association’s new headquarters 307 North Second Street for food or clothing. The building, formerly a Christian Science church, offers a larger waiting room, office, and warehouse, improving efficiency for welfare workers.

Monroe Welfare Association North Second Street Christian Science Church F. Straus and Son, Inc Welfare Association

Local Welfare Note Sparks Short Term Work Arranged

A local woman planned a brief house move and alerted the welfare association by phone. Two men in need of work agreed to help for a few hours, while a distant incident described a man attempting suicide with a revolver after a sneezed trigger pull, the bullet missing a passing officer.

Welfare Association

John Doe Among Suspects In West Monroe Court

A light docket before Judge W Decker Moore in West Monroe city court led to $65 in bond forfeitures and one discharge. Those charged included J O Peavy for drunk and fighting and J M Odom for drunk and fighting with a $15 bond forfeiture. John Doe faced charges of drunk driving with a $50 bond forfeited.

West Monroe W. Decker Moore J. O. Peavy J. M. Odom John Doe

Foiled attempt in Newark ends with life-saving sneeze

Charles Curcie narrowly escapes harm as a sneeze interrupts an assault in Newark New Jersey. The incident disrupts the planned attack and leaves Curcie unharmed amid tense surroundings. Authorities investigate the scene.

Newark N. J Charles Curcie

British picture shows draw massive weekly crowds

A British cinema feature notes that picture shows attract around 30 million visitors weekly, highlighting enormous audience reach and cultural impact across venues.

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