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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
3
Dr. C L Mengis, named parish coroner and jail physician, prepares to occupy the courthouse office formerly used by S M Collins. The engineer’s position was cut yesterday. Mengis will be in the office at 10 each morning to handle interdictions and other coroner duties.
New MELLO GLO Face Powder by Masur Bros at The Palace claims to hide fine lines wrinkles and pores. A French process makes it spread smoothly and stay on longer preventing shine and large pores for all complexions.
An advertorial promotes B C a headache remedy prepared by a registered pharmacist. It claims rapid relief from headaches muscular aches colds and neuralgia without opiates or habit forming drugs and notes availability in 1 and 25 cent packages.
Workmen complete construction of a treating room in the parish jail. Dr Mengis says he or a deputy will visit the room daily to attend to sick or wounded patients.
The 1932 Camp Lassa season outlines instructors from several states for girls and two boys camps, with August 8 to 20 dates for the boys camps. Leadership includes Camp Director Mr. Carter and Dean of Women Miss Susie M. Juden, plus dining hall hostess Miss Fannie E. Norman. Bond servants note ends with a historical definition.
Teething causes inflammation and fever that upset a baby's bowels. The remedy Teething evacutes the intestines, purifies and sweetens the bowels, and stops decomposition of fecal matter. Teethina has no opiates and is available for 3c at drug stores.
Mrs Barnes and Miss Jenkins uncover a clue that two Whitney Hall girls Marion Morton and Carolyn Brixton bought plaid reversible coats. A school rumor tightens the mystery as Mrs Barnes vows secrecy while the truth slides toward a solved point.
Adele Garrison describes how Marion and Carolyn bought plaid reversible sport coats matching their departure attire. The narrator and Harry Underwood infer the coats mark the two girls who entered the car, suggesting an identified crew. Brock plans to press the driver suspect tomorrow.
The Panama Limited service once threading through Illinois Missouri and Mississippi is gone. Rural Mississippi and Louisiana residents recall the train’s whistle signaling school time home time and rewards for honesty as it sped toward New Orleans. The end of the Panama will nudge another railroad’s business while keeping memories of its midnight runs and cotton field glow alive for boys who once stayed awake to hear its whistle.
In Baton Rouge on June 2 the Louisiana Senate approved Cecil Morgan’s garnishment limit bill by a 34 to 3 vote. The measure caps garnishment at 20 percent of wages, exempts 80 percent, and sets a $60 monthly minimum exemption, with poultry and fowl protected from seizure. Morgan said the aim is to give workers credit while letting them pay bills, noting clerks and bookkeepers gain exemptions.
Debates over regulation acts advocate extending Louisiana Public Service Commission powers over for hire services to set minimum and maximum rates. Hoffpauli and Williams push for coordinated transportation policy and even treatment for all agencies. Hudson defends railroads opposing highway funding tied to regulation, noting wage costs and road conditions.
A Mississippi man, Kendall, is acquitted by jurors in Conroe Texas after a trial linked to the Brownlee murders. The jury rejected the circumstantial case, while prosecutors consider next steps. Kendall expressed satisfaction at the verdict and justice served.
The body protests Long's meddling and demands he report to Washington. The Dougherty resolution was debated as rules suspension failed 84 to 16, with the measure laid over until tomorrow.
Veterans begin a cross country journey toward Washington passing through many cities. They plan to parade along the route singing war songs including Hinky Dinky Parlez Vous. They left Columbus around midnight and rested near Atlanta after breakfast while the rest of the group caught up. Local merchants donated groceries for subsistence.
World war veterans from Louisiana and Florida push toward Washington to seek cash bonus settlements. About 150 to 200 from Louisiana camp at Opelika Alabama while 50 Miami marchers ride to Florida and others plan to join from Tennessee and South Carolina.
Texas war veterans from all sections report a planned march on Washington to press Congress for immediate cash payment of veterans compensation certificates. Fort Worth veterans boarded an east-bound train last night, while Oklahoma City hosts a 14-member committee guiding a 300-strong group set to depart for Washington today.
The report states that Hollis, a man known by Stewart, claimed he was hunting when the shotgun appeared in the car. After Hollis drove away, Stewart returned to work and soon heard a shot but ignored it, learning Hollis had died by his own action.
Claude W. Davis district agricultural agent visited the office of E. R. Strahan in this parish for ordinary administration affairs. He accompanied Strahan on a crop inspection of corn cotton potatoes and cantaloupes and noted good crop condition despite cool May weather.
Chlorine gas discovered in 1777 by Scheele called de phlogisticated muriatic acid. The first World War use occurred on April 22, 1915 when Germany employed chlorine against British and French troops.
Harry McLeod, superintendent of the municipal zoo, said this morning the escaped monkey from the zoo Tuesday has been located on Jeff Cole's property north of Moore. An attempted capture involved plans by local residents to secure the animal.
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