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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1938

Page

5

Unclear OCR Notes On Misidentified Identities

Fragmentary Washington wire item notes possible increase in mistaken identities, with unclear date and attribution. No clear names, places, or events are readable.

Economic analysis to be released by Monroe Chamber

The Monroe West Monroe Chamber of Commerce will publish An Analysis of Economic Factors of Monroe West Monroe and Ouachita Parish on January 1. The study explores cotton decline and agricultural development with input from business and civic leaders. A separate fire on North Third Street damaged the Stewart residence, extinguished by Monroe firefighters.

Chamber of Commerce of Monroe West Monroe Quachita Parish South Euch Mra J. & Stewart North Third Street Stewart Ty Monrne

Grand jurors proposed to analyze sanity in trials

Dr Winfred Overholder urged a national grand jury of 500 psychiatrists to assess sanity in criminal cases. He argued expert testimony is skewed by fees and that judges rely on biased doctors. Several states already allow appointed unbiased experts to aid courts.

Stephen J Overholder American Psychiatric Association The American Neurological Association California Wisconsin Massachusetts

Creomulsion Promises Relief From Stubborn Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion for lingering coughs and chest colds. It touts ingredients including creosote, ipecac, cascara, and licorice extract, claims soothing inflamed membranes and loosening phlegm, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Betty Crocker Recipe Tips and Serving Questions

Reader ideas for Chicken Loaf use up roast meat ends and mushroom sauce. Includes larding meat explanation and serving timing for canapes and cocktails before luncheons. Betty Crocker invites questions with a 3 cent stamp for replies.

Rainbow Inn New Year’s Eve Gala Planned by Manager

Elaborate plans for a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Rainbow Inn on Columbia Road Extension of Jackson Street have been completed by manager Tommy Burch. The inn will be decorated and rearranged for extra seating with favors and confetti for each guest. Joe Gladney and his orchestra will provide music led by Camilla Norman, torch singer formerly with Fletcher Henderson’s band, during a two week engagement that has drawn near capacity crowds.

Rainbow Inn Columbia Road Jackson Street Tommy Burch Joe Gladney Camilla Norman Fletcher Henderson

West Monroe Kiwanis installs 1939 officers

District Governor Frank Henderson installed the West Monroe Kiwanis officers for 1939 at Thursday noon. Walter C. Fisher is president with Rev C Karles Smith and Clyde A Hatchell as vice-presidents, E S Eby as secretary, and F E Pritchett as immediate past president. Board members are C C Bell H M Williams Jr Lee Hawkins H A McDonald D C Golson Larry Lawson and A E Kilpatrick. Solo performances by Johnette Register with Octave Register accompanied.

West Monroe Kiwanis Club Frank Henderson Walter C. Fisher Rev. C. Karles Smith Clyde A. Hatchell E. S. Eby F. E. Pritchett C. C. Bell H. M. Williams Lee Hawkins H. A. McDonald D. C. Golson Larry Lawson A. E. Kilpatrick Johnette Register Octave Register

Rotary Luncheon Highlights Club Service Theme

Rotarian Alston Prophit spoke on Club Service at the Thursday noon Rotary meeting. He outlined methods to provide helpful service in a forceful talk. Rotarian Bill Reardon led a unique club song featuring a choir of insurance men from the club.

Alston Prophit Rotary Club Bill Reardon

Holiday travels and family visits across several cities

Lake Providence residents travel to Harrisonburg for family holidays and join Mrs Holly's relatives in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. Rods of families visit relatives in Lynnville Bernice Natchitoches Rochester Memphis Birmingham and Gulf Park locations as well as luncheon hosts from Vicksburg with extensive family connections.

C. E. Holly Charlotte Anne Harrisonburg

Sun lamps shield lemon grove from frost in Covina

Quin ter E. Bashore uses 128 sun lamps in his Covina California lemon grove to ward off frost. He reports the lamps, similar to medical electrotherapy units, protected two and a half acres of lemons during last month's cold snap.

Covina Calif Quinter E. Bashore Jack Frost Bashore

Watch Night Celebration at Central Baptist Church

A watch night service is planned at Central Baptist Church located at 3400 Lee Avenue. Activities span 9 to midnight with gospel hymn singing, BTU program, a Passover lecture by Rev. Joseph Cohen, and a consecration service led by Rev. D. D. Cantrell.

Central Baptist Church Lee Avenue D. D. Cantrell Joseph Cohen

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