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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

8

ChooSes Germany Over Prison Term In Deportation Case

John AL Myers, 28, who has spent most of his life in the United States, was sentenced to 10 to 21 years in a Kansas prison for robbery after serving a federal sentence. He left Hutchinson en route to New York for deportation to Germany claiming prison discipline suits him. He questions wages in Germany and whether to join the army or learn English, while his mother reflects on his need for courage in a new land.

City John AL United States Brose Germany Kansas Hutchinson Kas New York Hitler Myers Oklahoma Agness Myers Lynn

Old Home Week Murder at Cape Cod

Asey Mayo and Kay Thayer unravel a complex murder plot during Old Home Week. The killer used four dummies to stage shootings and planted shells to mislead Lane and Mary Randall’s death is traced to a staged setup.

Asey Mayo Cape

King and Queen Chat With Gardener at Jasper Park Lodge

A tall shy Scotsman William Glass, gardener for Canadian National Hotels, was invited into the king and queen's cabin at Jasper Park Lodge Alberta. They spoke for over 15 minutes about flowers suited to Canada and easy to grow. Glass hails from Fochabers Scotland and the monarchs share mutual talks on scenery and habits.

Jasper Park Lodge Alta Canada William Glass Fochambers Morayshire Scotland Angus

Fragments of Dread Quietly Ease in Among Friends

A sentence fragment from an article notes a person confronting dread but finding familiarity among acquaintances. The tone suggests relief in social circles as the feared moment arrives within a known setting.

Special Ham Dinner At House Of Murphy In Hollywood

Mr and Mrs Alan Dinehart enjoy a baked ham dinner at House of Murphy in Hollywood. Dinehart recently led roles in United Artists King of the Turf and MGM Fast and Loose. Mrs Dinehart, Mozelle Britton, helps with writing and production and has recent west coast stage and screen work. Hamala Murphy ham is showcased.

Alan Dinehart Bob Murphy Hollywood House of Murphy Dinehart United Artists M-G-M Mozelle Britton Murphy Hamala Murphy

Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment plans set in motion

Rodney J. Hobbs post members approved all committees and hotel arrangements for the upcoming Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment. D L Agnew, former Shreveport commander, joined the post and donated a Neon sign for the headquarters hotel. The opening session is scheduled for Friday June 9 at 7 30 a m at Hotel Virginia.

Rodney J. Hobbs Chalmus A. Long D. L. Agnew Shreveport Virginia Veterans’ Headquarters

Skin Graft Patient Making Steady Recovery

John Mason, 29, injured while using an electrically operated saw at H. K. Roberts Boat Shop on Peach Street. Flesh was stripped from his thumb and forefinger. skin from his abdomen was grafted to the thumb and the forefinger wounds were sewn. Mason lives at 209 Louise Anne Avenue with his family and is the son of Patrick C. Mason, IL Central Railroad ticket agent in West Monroe.

John Mason H. K. Roberts Peach Street Mason Louise Anne Avenue Patrick C. Mason Illinois Central Railroad West Monroe

Cooling System Added by Church

The First Christian church installs a new circulating cooling system with two 48 inch wall fans circulating 40900 cubic feet per minute. Fans donated by Mrs. A. M. Thornton and M. Montgomery. Venetian blinds and a bulletin board to be added for announcements. Public invited to attend first use Sunday.

First Christian Church A. M. Thornton M. W. Montgomery

Deaths Last Night by Associated Press

Dr David Todd M4 of Lynchburg Virginia an outstanding astronomer noted for eclipse observations was professor of astronomy and navigation and director of the Amherst College observatory for nearly forty years J Emmett Reilly 65 of Joliet Illinois served as general superintendent of the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad

Associated Press David Todd Lynchburg Amherst College JE Reilly

West Monroe Kiwanis Club Luncheon Highlights

Claude Smith and Cooter Lambert entertained Kiwanis members at the West Monroe First Methodist church. They reenacted a NY program from We the People on NBC. A piano duet by Louise Hawkins and Roy Whittington accompanied the meeting. A Kiwanis dance at Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds next Thursday aims to raise funds. Past District Governor Jimmy Hirsch inducted Paul A. Reising into the club.

Claude Smith Cooter” Lambert West Monroe Kiwanis Club West Monroe First Methodist Church Columbia Broadcasting Company New York Louise Hawkins Roy Whittington Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds Jimmy Hirsch Paul A. Reising

Permits to Build Seventeen Homes Issued

Sam H. Awl reports May activity with permits for 17 new homes costing 44 950 and five non residential buildings at 1 875 plus 16 repair jobs totaling 12 430. The month saw two buildings moved and one demolished.

Sam H. Awl

Negro Boy Held by Police After Theft Attempt

A black juvenile was released to parish juvenile probation officer E L Wright after police investigated his role in stealing bicycle parts. Thursday afternoon he was caught by Herman Mickel, 809 North Fourth Street, while breaking into a garage on Mickel’s premises and detained until police arrived. The probation officer released him to his parents for correction, noting no state or Ouachita parish facility exists for black juveniles.

E. L. Wright Parish Herman Mickel Wholesale Dry Good Store Mickel North Fourth Street Ouachita Parish

First Presbyterian Sunday School Postpones Picnic

The Sunday school picnic is postponed due to bad weather. It was to be held last Saturday but was rained out, and a new date will be set as soon as conditions improve.

First Presbyterian

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