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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
4
An essay argues for teaching courtesy in schools as a distinct part of education. It compares courtesy to oil for an engine, noting that civility reduces friction, helps disputes end well, and enables even those in hardship to work or travel with dignity. It urges early, consistent training and cites timeless adages on politeness.
Newton D. Baker favors abolishing federal district courts and creating a single tribunal system with the U S Supreme Court as final authority. He argues state courts handle first actions, preserved circuit courts remain for appeals, and final review on state law to reside with the nation’s top court.
Uncommon Sense argues the brain tolerates extended labor and that worry, not overwork, harms health. Edison exemplifies durable vitality despite long hours. with proper meals, health checks, sleep, and exercise, a keen mind thrives rather than wears out.
A poem in which the speaker laments that flowers speak through song and nature, while listeners fail to hear. Flowers murmur of love and dreams in the snow or moonlit air as the speaker notes audience deafness to their symphonic measures.
A brief quip contrasts a trombone player with a pianist. The joke rests on popularity and accessibility, suggesting the trombone player is less of a bore because he is less likely to find a trombone in every home he visits.
A comic exchange shows a boy asking to buy frog legs, a chef guessing the legs, and a strong man cursing a weight mishap. A clown ribbing the town follows about applause and a potential head drop, highlighting local humor.
A jocular line reports six old shoes found along the road provoking chatter about a possible wedding or a powder mill blast at Squeedunk, reflecting local superstition and curiosity.
Sunniface asks if joke writers will strike. Grouchmore replies no, unlikely.
A light dialogue captures a father asking about a young man while the daughter calls him a professional college boy in a 1933 quotation. The line reflects humor about student life and parental perception from that era.
The speaker asks for guidance to pursue education and warns that poorly acquired knowledge is dangerous. He fears being labeled a blasphemer and cowardly libeler if not properly trained. He believes it better to have a few poor instructors than none at all.
The piece notes Delaware refuting Dutch Capturing Holland claims as it votes dry at Republican and Democratic conventions and reelects dry lawmakers. It frames repeal as growing via economic arguments and tax concerns, with Indiana and Virginia also in play as the nation moves on repeal momentum.
A two weeks art course sponsored by the Monroe Sketch club will start Monday. Instructor will be Adrian Brewer, renowned for western subjects and Texas landscapes. Brewer has shown work in Monroe, won a 1920s national prize, and arrives Sunday from Little Rock. The classes open to all student artists in the city.
The Monroe Welfare association appeals for a small refrigerator to preserve milk for several babies. Anyone with a suitable ice box should call Mrs. McCall, the executive secretary.
A 16 year old bride to be Sybil Bernhardt received a garden shower at her sister's home with five hundred tables set. Guests included Evelyn Amman Lillie Amman Katie Renaud Jennie OKelly and several Amman and Bernhardt family members. A telegram invited guests to a rustic summer house where gifts hung on a clothes line. Also noted are Mrs A V Miller's trip to Misterton and Mrs J Q Graves entering a sanitarium, plus Miss Lila Moore visiting from Wardville.
During May 449 seventh grade students in Ouachita parish took a standard graduation examination prepared by Otis and Orleans. The test, used in 35 schools across 3 states, covered ten subjects. Three Crosley school pupils in West Monroe posted notable scores while several others achieved high marks.
Fred Holcomb aged 47 was arrested Thursday by sheriff's deputies and jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge. He allegedly tried to kill J. F. Ford, with both men living at 1814 DeSiard Street. Frank Printz, 31, held on bad checks and Joe Pastor, 47, arrested on larceny charges.
Judge W. M. Harper disposed cases Thursday including Reggie Bell and Philip Jenkins both drunk and disorderly fined $7.50 each. Lucile Walls and Anna Jones also guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct with $7.50 and $12.50 fines. Joseph Roberson listed as fighting with a $5 fine.
A dense listing shows NBC WEAF CBS and regional networks with times from 2:00 PM to 11:50 PM featuring orchestras bands talk shows and performances including Marjorie Horton U S Marine Band Winnie the Pooh and Duke Ellington's Band with multiple regional feeds and time zones.
The Society of American Magicians held its twenty ninth annual New York dinner with members from finance, law, theater and academia. Stars like Mulholland and Hooker performed, trading new tricks for old skill while Beatrice Houdini presided as dowager sorceress.
A string of aphoristic musings on memory and storytelling. Questions about gender in leadership and the art of disguise. Reflections on appetite, politics, levees, and taxation. A playful jab at wisdom and desire.
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