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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1931

Page

3

LeBlanc Attacks Long In Baton Rouge Political Rally

Dudley J. LeBlanc and allies denounce Governor Long amid a rally at the community pavilion East Baton Rouge. LeBlanc labels Allen dumb and Guion credible and calls for pension funding from state land resources and government economy. The event features attacks on Long and his aides, including a revival of the Terrell Irby disappearance and alleged shell game finances. The LeBlanc slate heads to New Orleans to open city campaigning.

Baton Rouge Dudley J. LeBlanc le Blanc East Baton Rouge Long K. Allen George Seth Guion Washington LeBlanc Rovian D. Hendrick Earl Long John B. Fournet Long E. H. Fisher T. H. Harris Romeal Theriot New Orleans S. G. Wimberly United States LeBlanc Party

Flooded Streets Bring Prosperity to Huskies

Flooded streets in Glendora Mississippi for over a week from Cassiday Bayou and the Tallahatchie River bring business as husky workers carry passengers for a quarter. No discounts for round trips.

Glendora. Miss Cassiday Bayou Tallahatchie

Man named Augustus falls into Ouachita River after drunken dash

A man identifying himself as W. W. Augustus toppled into the Ouachita River at the head of Calypso Street about 8 o clock last night. Pat Mason dove in to help, and Police Officer H. T. Ward arrested Augustus on a charge of being drunk and disorderly.

W. W. Augustus Ouachita Calypso Street Augustus Pat Mason H. T. Ward

Bob Conway Seeks State Office On Long Allen Ticket

North Louisiana candidate K A Conway known as Bob from Caddo is running for Secretary of State. He currently serves as supervisor of public accounts and runs on the Long Allen ticket.

K. A. Conway Bob North Louisiana Caddo Mr. Conway Long- Allen

Debris Removed From Bridge Piers on Ouachita River

Debris piled against two piers of the Illinois Central Railroad Bridge on the Ouachita River was pushed out into the current by railroad workers. The jam did not threaten the bridge or cause a major blockage, but prompted comparisons to northwest log jams and the search for key logs.

Illinois Central Railroad Ouachita Northwest

Fire on Chartres Street Causes Major Damage in New Orleans

A two hour blaze in the 100 block of Chartres Street caused an estimated 19 900 dollars in damage. The Klinger Umbrella Factory at 124 Chartres remained the main focus of the fire as firefighters and a large crowd battled the blaze.

New Orleans Chartres Street Klinger Chartres

Sam Goldman Gives Clothing to Needy Children at Christmas

Fully 75 boys and girls received clothing and shoes from Sam Goldman at his local store on Christmas Day in a decade old plan. Recipients were recommended as highly deserving and left delighted by the generosity.

Sam Goldman Mr. Goldman

James Villanti Recovers After Monroe Sanitary Ops

James Villanti of the Monroe sanitary department is rapidly recuperating following a recent operation conducted at St. Francis Sanitarium.

James Villanti Sanitary Department City of Monroe St. Francis Sanitarium

Menrodene cough remedy touted as instant aid

A Dallas man reports dramatic relief from long lasting cough after using Mentodene. The advertisement claims instant action to stop cough and cold, ease chest pain, relieve fever and irritation, and promote sleep with a money back guarantee after three doses if not effective.

L. x McDearman Dallas Texas

George W. Jones Named Building Inspector Here

George W. Jones, Monroe contractor, was named by Mayor Arnold Bernstein to become city building inspector starting January 1, 1932. He will work with the city engineering department at Monroe City Hall and occupy offices under City Engineer Mr. Neel. The appointment requires permits before any construction within Monroe.

George W. Jones Monroe Arnold Bernstein City Engineering Department City Hall Jones West Carroll Parish Bernstein City of Neel

Gray Rat Bests Rattler in Museum Cage Fight

R. H. Murdough reports a gray rat mounted a rattlesnake at the Ouachita Valley council museum. The rat bit the snake, forcing the creature to retreat and prompting removal of the rat for safety. The tale notes venom percentages and the value of nonpoisonous snakes in pest control.

Gray Rat Rattler Boy Scouts of the Ouachita Valley Council R. H. Murdough Tallulah Delta Tri-Parish Coca Cola Bottling Company Walnut Street Serane Murdough United States Louisiana

Gus White, 56, Dies in Milford Utah Auto Crash

Gus White, 56, was fatally injured in a Christmas Day automobile accident in Milford Utah. Born in Jonesville Louisiana, he leaves brothers Ernest M. White Calhoun J L White Monroe R K White Epps Will and E E White Acme and many sisters including Mrs J M Morace Mrs P H Mercer Monroe Mrs W G Amos Epps and Mrs A W of Michols Larto Louisiana.

Gus White Milford Utah Jonesville Ernest M. White Calhoun J. L. White Monroe R. K. White Epps Will E. E. White Acme J. M. Morace P. H. Mercer W. G. Amos Ayeux Eunice A. W Michols Larto

Jacoby quits bridge clash with Lenz at Waldorf Astoria

Oswald Jacoby storms from the table after an argument with Sidney Lenz over bidding in a Culbertson-Lenz match at the Waldorf Astoria. Jacoby resigns, saying Lenz criticizes his play. Lenz says they will continue with a new partner. Culbertson comments hoping for reconciliation.

New York U.P Oswald Jacoby Waldorf-Astoria Sidney Lenz Jacoby Lenz Winfield Liggett Sidney Lenz-Jacoby Ozzie Idney Culbertsons

Delicious and Ambassador Bill Shine at Paramount Capitol

Janet Gaynor stars in Delicious as a Scotch immigrant dodging immigration officers and chasing a life in New York while Charles Farrell co stars. the film climaxes with New York Rhapsody. Marguerite Churchill plays the queen in Ambassador Bill at the Capitol, noted for her long hair and versatile talents.

Paramount Janet Gaynor United States Paramount Theater Charles Farrell Janet New York Marguerite Churchill Bill Will Rogers Fox Capitol Theater Miss Churchill Hollywood

Fire Causes House Station Fire on South Grand Street

A kerosene stove fire at a filling station operated by Homer Dayton at 2410 South Grand Street damaged the interior and broke a plate glass window. Insurance covers the loss. The building is owned by Biedenharn Realty Company. Firemen put out the flames with chemicals after an employee started the fire.

Homer Dayton South Grand Street Biedenharn Realty Company

Lava erupts captured by tiny mic over crater edge

San Francisco reports a broadcast of Mount Kilauea lava pits roaring as a microphone, slung over the crater, relayed nationwide, thrilling radio fans with dramatic volcanic sounds.

San Francisco Pompeii Mt. Kilauea

Daughter Born to West Monroe Couple at Clinic

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Grant of West Monroe welcomed a daughter yesterday at the Clinic.

J. G. Grant West Monroe

Suspect Held In Death Of Six Year Old Marion McLean

Cincinnati December 2 identification of a suspect held in the kidnapping and slaying of six year old Marion McLean spurs investigators. Three sisters aged 12, 11 and 6 pointed out the suspect from a lineup as the man who tried to lure a seven year old girl last summer. Russell Crump 28 reported seeing a man with a clothes basket outside his home the day Marian's body was found. Police may file charges if Crump's report aligns. Another suspect remains in hospital for alienist observation.

Cincinnati Marion McLean Russell C. Crump Marian Crump Champ

New Bank Organized in Lexington Mississippi

Lexington Mississippi reports the Holmes County Bank and Trust Company to open Saturday with 50 000 capital and 50 000 surplus as the town enters 1932.

New Bank Lexington Mississippi Miss Holmes County Bank and Trust Company

Bicycle Stolen From Warren at Marx Alley

Police report a theft of a black Pierce Arrow bicycle owned by Marshal Warren living at 120 Marx Alley. The 28 inch bicycle with a rear luggage carrier and the initials M W on the front disappeared around 10 30 last night.

Marshal Warren Marx Alley M. W

Pimples Healed by Cuticura in Whitwell Tenn

Miss Alma Condra reports lifelong pimples covering face and neck, causing sleepless nights. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment she was healed after using three cakes of soap and three boxes of ointment. Samples free. Cuticura Labs addresses Malden Mass.

Alma Condra Rt. 1 Whitwell Tenn Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H Malden Mass

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