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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
3
R L Mercer, leader of the West Monroe Men's chorus, is named director of the First Methodist church choir in West Monroe. He will start at the next choir practice. The chorus has grown and performed at public concerts, and many members are expected to sing weekly, boosting the church’s musical appeal.
The piece debates telling children the literal truth about fairy tales and Santa. It weighs the value of distinguishing fact from fancy against protecting a child’s faith and wonder. It suggests honesty when a child asks but questions if merciless truth is always necessary.
A discussion on harmless childhood fictions and the role of belief in Santa Claus. It argues that comforting tales like animal stories and fairy tales aid development, while guilt arise only if later truths disrupt a child’s emotional balance.
Riverside sanitarium announced a new management slate after a Tuesday meeting. Dr. C. H. Mosely was re elected president, Mrs. Mayoza became general manager and vice president, Mrs. Viola E. Parsons was secretary treasurer, with new directors including Mosely and Parsons. Four members retired from the board. In Calhoun City Mississippi on December 30 William Smith, a 28 year old inmate who escaped Pontotoc county jail, was shot and killed while resisting arrest by a posse. he faced an assault with intent to kill charge against Deputy R. T. Wells.
The 1929 birth rate reached 189 per 1000 population, the lowest level since the U S census began comprehensive tracking in 1915.
Albert Werper resolves to seize jewels from Tarzan after watching him swing away to confront danger. Verper fooled by Tarzan's absence plots his own escape and rival he plans to take the jewels for himself.
An overview of 1931 popular music notes jazz shifts and rising sentimental songs. It highlights hits like St Louis Blues and Tiger Rag, mentions Three Little Words and I Got Rhythm, and cites Cantor and Vallee influence. It forecasts possible relapses for jazz and boosts for sentimental tunes with film ties and upcoming New Year entertainment.
The Twin Cities theaters announce New Year programs for Wednesday night to usher in 1931 and bid 1930 goodbye. At Paramount Manager Harry Rice promises a vaudeville bill and pictures. The Young sisters from West Monroe will perform an acrobatic specialty act.
Berlin researchers are testing portable boiler powered steam jets to remove oil films left by motor vehicles from city streets. The method aims to keep roads cleaner and reduce slick spots in urban traffic.
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