Legion Plans 1936 Traffic Safety Drive Nationwide
The American Legion moves to reduce highway deaths and injuries in 1936. It asks 49 departments and 11 205 posts to form state and local safety committees, distribute guidance material, and push uniform laws, safety education, enforcement, and public campaigns.
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Legion
Bill Perhamus
L. B. Faulk Post
National Americanism Commission of the Legion
American Legion
National Conference On
Uel
Legion Departments
Burglary and petty crime down from last year
Crimes of burglary and petty offenses are down in recent weeks compared with the same period last year. The parish jail held 53 prisoners and the city jail 27, well below past averages, amid fewer transient-related offenses. The article notes the 1931 adoption of The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem.
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The
United States
Don’t Entrust Your Family’s Well Being To Unknown Preparations
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Ruskin
Mother
Europe
Hollywood
Mama
Ann
Mary
Miss Pickford
My Rendezvous with Life Childhood Fears and Life’s Boundlessness
The narrator recalls childhood fears of death sparked by religious lessons and Dantean imagery. She recalls loving her mother, coping with grief after her mother’s death, and resolving to teach a daughter that life is a game and a thrilling adventure rather than a final end.
The Folly of Grief and Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford reflects on her mother's life and death, the pain of loss, and the mercy of time. She recalls moments of near death, the strength to return, and the role of faith and memory in coping with bereavement. The piece leads into tomorrow's column about the folly of grief.
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the Pickford Corporation
United Feature Syndicate
Grandfather disavows aid in Milne kidnapping hoax
Caleb J. Milne Jr announced he would not post the $7,500 bond for his grandson Caleb J. Milne IV, saying he withdraws from helping the youth. He had previously been reported ready to provide $20,000 for the alleged release. The Department of Justice said the disappearance was staged for publicity. Milne Jr canceled plans to travel to New York after learning the mother would not post the bond.
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Philadelphia
Caleb J. Milne, Jr
Caleb J. Milne
Federal House of Detention
New York
Doylestown
Department of Justice
Milne
Frederia Milne
Woodstock
N. Y
Discount Rate Cut by Bank of France
The Bank of France lowered its discount rate from six to five percent today.
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Paris
Bank of France
Riley J. Wilson seeks fifth district seat in 1936 primary
The notice announces Riley J. Wilson of Ruston as a candidate to succeed himself as Congressman from Louisiana's Fifth District in the Democratic Primary on January 21, 1936. Pat Hamilton seeks re election as Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish in the same January 21, 1936 Democratic Primary.
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Riley J. Wilson
Ruston
Pat §. Hamilton
Quachita Parish
Supreme Court Names Press Contact Man for Newsroom
Washington December 31 The Supreme Court assigned its first press contact man in 146 years. N A Potter longtime minute clerk was moved to the ground floor pressrooms of the new building to devote his time to aiding reporters with information and access.
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Supreme Court
Washington
N. A. Potter
Aday
Fresh attack on gold law reaches Supreme Court
A Colombia firm Compania de Inversiones Internacionales files a fresh challenge to the act abrogating gold clause contracts. It argues the law does not apply to international transactions between non residents. The suit seeks to recover 5307 on first mortgage 7 per cent gold bonds of the Finland Industrial Mortgage Bank, claiming more dollars are needed to equal original gold value. New York courts denied the larger sum and awarded 3135. The case cites bonds payable in US gold coins as of July 1 1934.
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Washington
Act of Congress
Supreme Court
Colombia
Compania de Inversiones Internactionales
United States
Industrial Mortgage Bank of Finland
New York
Finland Bank
Hauptmann Sees Another Death in Death House
Bruno Richard Hauptmann's counsel said he was encouraged by progress in his appeal to escape the electric chair. Defense members visited Hauptmann in the death house as prison officials noted a fellow inmate's electrocution heightened his nerves. Governor Hoffman said no immediate court appearance was planned and recall for the clemency hearing could occur on short notice.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Frederick A. Pope
Hauptmann
Death House
New Jersey
C. Lloyd Fisher
Defense Staff
Fisher
Romaine Johnson
Mark O. Kimberling
Johnson
Minnie Horovitz
Bridgeton
New Jersey Court of Pardons
Harold G. Hoffman
Hoffman
Columbia Masons Name Officers For New Year
Columbia Masonic lodge officers for 1936 were elected W. D. McSween worshipful master Maloy Hawkins senior warden Curtis Hudson junior warden A. D. Bridger treasurer A. Clayton James secretary H. S. Brankston senior deacon Wiley Watts Jr junior deacon J. B. Thompson tyler
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Columbia
Columbia Masonic Lodge
W. D. McSween
Maloy Hawkins
Curtis Hudson
A. D. Bridger
A. Clayton James
H. S. Brankston
Wiley Watts, Jr
J. B. Thompson
Tyler
Jackson Day Banquet Planned Across Louisiana
Albin P. Lassiter leads a big Jackson day banquet in Louisiana on January 8 to mark the war hero president’s birthday. Roosevelt re election talks to be broadcast nationwide by radio from Washington during the event with prominent speakers. Similar banquets are planned in Monroe Shreveport New Orleans Lafayette Lake Charles Baton Rouge Opelousas and Alexandria.
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Albin P. Lassiter
Young Democrats of
Louisiana
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Washington
Lassiter
The
Monroe
Shreveport
New Orleans
Lafayette
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge
Opelousas
Alexandria
Slayer Executed for Death Pact Slaying
C. B. James, 32, who confessed to killing his common law wife in a death pact, was electrocuted at the state prison in Huntsville Texas. He reportedly stabbed her to death last year as she held a baby, and he spoke no words to officials before his execution.
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Huntsville
Texas
C. B. James
West recalls inquest details over Thelma Todd death
Los Angeles grand jury recalls West, former mystery film maker, to assist in Thelma Todd death probe. He says she died accidentally from carbon monoxide, denies violence, and provides new notes on their cafe venture and shared keys. Todd family insists death may be accidental.
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Los Angeles
Roland West
Grand Jury
Thelma Todd
West
Beauty
Alice Todd
Catalina Island
Coast Highway
Todd
Hollywood
Miss Todd
Noisy New Year Celebrations Planned in Monroe Area
The New Year 1935 will be welcomed with fireworks and loud revelry across Monroe and West Monroe. Public and private parties are planned at venues including Paramount, Three Mile Inn, Lakeside Country Club, Cherokee Terrace, Hotel Frances, Teflis Grotto, Hotel Virginia, and Y M H A clubrooms. Many events start at 9 or 10 pm with balls and floor shows. No watch night services will be held by local churches. New Year’s Day will be a holiday with banks courts and post office closed.
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Monroe
West Monroe
The
Paramount
Harry W. Rice
Three Mile Inn
Lakeside Country Club
Cherokee Terrace
Hotel Frances
Teflis Grotto
Hotel Virginia
Chamber of Commerce of
Prizes Awarded by Garden Club for Doorway Decor
The Monroe Garden club announced prize winners in the Christmas season doorway decorating contest for Monroe and West Monroe. First prize went to Mrs. L. S. Smith of 800 St. John street for 15 dollars, with subsequent awards to Mrs. L. N. Larche, Mrs. Elmer Richards Jr., Mrs. Arthur Dryburgh, Mrs. Rae Morris, and Mrs. Travis Oliver. Judging occurred in daytime to focus on artistic effect, with prizes funded by Monroe city authorities, local chambers, and newspapers.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Si Ges
L. S. Smith
St. John Street
L. N. Larche
Arkansas Avenue
Elmer Richards, Jr
Bros Avenue
Garden Club
City of
Chamber of Commerce of
Morning World and News- Star
New Year's Church Services Planned in Monroe
Grace Episcopal church will hold Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day led by Rev. E. F. Hayward, observing the Feast of Circumcision. St. Matthew’s Catholic church has three Masses at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., and 9:30 a.m. celebrated by Father N. F. Vandegaer and Father M. F. Walsh.
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Monroe
Grace Episcopal Church
E. F. Hayward
Jesus
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
N. F. Vandegaer
M. F. Walsh
Lake Providence Scout Troop Reorganized with New Scoutmaster
Lake Providence Boy Scout troop restructured with P. B. White as scoutmaster and H. T. Van Fossen as assistant. 1936 committee members are C. L. Preston C. W. Richards B. R. Burgoyne and Dr. J. H. Hopkins. The troop, active since 1924, now lists 17 enrolled boys.
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Lake Providence
P. B. White
Clan H. Black
Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council
H. T. van Fossen
C. L. Preston
C. W. Richards
B. R. Burgoyne
J. H. Hopkins
London theater unveils England's largest single rug
A London theater displays a massive one piece rug measuring 100 feet by 43 feet and weighing about a ton, highlighted as England's largest of its kind. The extraordinary textile serves as a striking scenic feature for audiences.
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London
England
Bids Sought for Calhoun Cadeville Highway Surfacing
A Louisiana highway commission official announces sealed bids for the Calhoun Cahenville Ouachita parish project No. 1087 six miles long. Bids due 9 45 a m January 10 a m opening in Baton Rouge offices. Plans and specs available for inspection. A P Tugwell.
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Louisiana Highway Commission
Calhoun-Cadeville
Ouachita Parish
Highway Commission
Baton Rouges
Baton Rouge
A. P. Tugwell
Bank Stockholders To Meet In January At Ouachita Monroe
The Ouachita National Bank in Monroe will hold its annual stockholders meeting on January 14 at 10 am to elect a board of directors and conduct other necessary business. The Central Savings Bank and Trust Co will follow with its annual meeting on January 28 for a similar purpose.
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Ouachita National Bank
Monroe
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Ouachita Bank
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