29 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1935
Page
1
Ongoing floods along the Fairfield corridor force residents to flee their homes on the main highway. Timber ore washed out and high water forced business people to move furniture to upper floors. Highway crews aided by night, homes north of town salvaged little before leaving for higher ground.
The newly organized Women's Labor League will hold its regular meeting Thursday night at the Central Trades and Labor Council hall on South Grand Street. Officers urge full attendance as the league's charter is expected to be received at the meeting.
Mil dred Wells 18 of Summerdale was killed instantly when the car she rode in with Charles Long collided with another car driven by Jack Hays near Foley Baldwin County. Long suffered possible internal injuries, Hays was cut and bruised.
The article reports on a German police chief slated for a ministerial post amid Nazi seeorities. It notes ongoing anti Jewish actions including alleged camps and propaganda and covers reactions in New York amid the Bremen incident. It mentions La Guardia facing criticisms and church leaders awaiting policy directions from the Fulda bishops conference.
Britain defeats the United States in a Davis Cup tie as Tuckey and partner overpower American defense in an opening set surge. The U S rallys with strong from Allison and Perry, moving to a 3 2 advantage before England seals the match and leaves two singles to be played as exhibition.
An advertises a fast acting remedy by I. C. and BR. C. prepared by a registered pharmacist. The formula contains several ingredients believed to relieve violent headaches and nerve pain within minutes. It also claims use for muscular aches fever and calming distressed nervous systems.
Shortage of labor persisted in some states as Iowa women and older children joined husbands in the fields. South Dakota demanded more help with cooks for laborers and long shifts. Missouri Kansas workers adapted equipment to combat wet fields while Nebraska neared harvest completion with adequate assistance and relief rolls cleaned up.
Miss Keron A. James died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services were held at 5:30 p m Monday at 309 Pine Street with Rev L T Hastings officiating. interment was in Old City cemetery. Active pallbearers included W A Walker Jr D I Garrett E B Johnston John Humble C E Bynum Jr and J Morton Myatt. Honorary pallbearers were Judge Charles Schulze W A Walker Sr Murray Hudson C E Bynum Sr W L Stevens A C Worsham C R Russell A B Hobson J F Keller Sr W B Smith and Courtney Oliver. She was a longtime Monroe resident and member of First Baptist church. survived by several nieces and nephews including M V Fluker J C Fluker of Cincinnati C Mrs Ike Lyeke T L James of Dallas Mort James of Houston and Mrs H E Freed of Chicago.
Miss Cecil McLemore, 28, died shortly after noon Monday at 84 Mississippi street. Funeral at the house Tuesday at 10 am with Rev. I. J. Brooks of Calvary Baptist church officiating. Interment in Riverview Burial park. Survived by two brothers G. B. and J. M. McLemore of Monroe and two sisters Mia W B Ellerbe of Monroe and Mrs C G Hawks of Ferriday.
Mrs W A Ober of Jones La is a patient at St Francis sanitarium where her condition is improving though she will not be able to receive visitors for some days.
Rome researchers link the decline in es debris decay to dietary habits linked to locally raised foods. The study analyzes food sources, digestion processes, and environmental effects observed in urban Rome.
Dr. W A McDonald of the federal livestock bureau said tests will start next month in Calcasieu Cameron and Vermilion parishes after a request from local cattlemen. About 15 residents and lawmakers pressed for an early start before the rice harvest, with testing to take three to four weeks.
H O Broadway, Red Cross field representative, arrives in Monroe to lead life saving classes at the Natatorium at 7 p m. He reviews examiners and will test candidates for certificates. Parker McComb notes aquatic sports draw millions, and warns drowning risks without proper training and first aid.
W T Simpson of West Monroe reported his automobile stolen Saturday night from a 100 block South Grand street parking spot. The vehicle bears license 156 343. Weather records from Tonopah Nevada show only thirteen entirely cloudy days in eleven years.
The conciliation commission broke up at Scheveningen after Italian representatives refused Ethiopian testimony on border sovereignty. Ethiopia argued a decision on Valual ownership was needed, and predicted the dispute would return to the conciliation commission after the League of Nations defines its scope.
Addis Ababa notes indicate native Somalis rebelled in Italian Somaliland and head toward Ethiopia near Ualual. Ethiopian troops estimated at 10,000, with new rifles and artillery, arrive from Gama province as martial preparations mount. Officials deny any Walkut clash or confirmed frontier action.
Rome July 29 Premier Mussolini marked his 52nd birthday by ordering seven Italian experts to Geneva for a League of Nations council session on the Italo Ethiopian quarrel. Six delegates depart tonight led by the chief Baron Pompeo Aloisi with general instructions to discuss revising the conciliation commission.
A London dispatch claimed 40 Italians and 20 Ethiopians were killed in an Ethiopian attack on an Italian post at Walkait. The spokesman said Italy doubts the casualty figure and notes such an incident would have been reported to Rome earlier. The government has asked its Addis Ababa minister and the high commission at Asmara to verify the London report.
Price Williams 55 Mobile county judge of probate for over 20 years was found dead near his automobile in Mobile on July 29. Police investigated as a possible suicide. no immediate foul play indicated. Williams served as probate judge since the early 1930s and was a familiar public figure in Mobile.
The Gly-Cas promotion at the Phoenix Drug Co. in Monroe claims thousands of boxes sold locally and offers the medicine at ordinary prices. Sam Farace, a Monroe resident, testifies to relief from crippling rheumatism after using Gly-Cas, sharing a personal account of improved sleep, appetite, and mobility.
A man was found dead on a Spring Hill road edge beside his car at 12 30 am. An automatic pistol lay in his right hand and the bullet entered his brain near the right ear. Coroner H S J Walker ruled death by own action.
Thousands of workers and engineers on Moscow's subway will take vacations at summer resorts rest homes and sanatoriums before work on the second line. About 3 700 to sanatoriums near the city and 1 600 to Crimean and Caucasus resorts. Expenses covered by Metro Trade Union and All Union Moscow Province Council of Trade Unions.
Enamel coated steel blackboards are replacing traditional slate ones in some classrooms. Teachers report easier maintenance and brighter writing surfaces.
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