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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

9

Reunion of Wilkerson Family at Camp Debt near Sterlington

Descendants of Jefferson Davis Wilkerson and India Patsy Kelly Wilkerson gathered at Camp Debt on Phillips lake near Sterlington for a family reunion. Four generations attended with swimming, fishing and barbecued meals as relatives from Texas, Louisiana, and California joined in the event.

Falls Reagan Wilkerson Big Lake Tex Monroe India Wilkerson Jessie Benton Ethel Garrett San Angelo Ruby Woods Temple Frank Wilkerson McCamey Wyatt Wilkerson Cameron J. D. Wilkerson Reagan Wilkerson Alexandria McDonald Wilkerson Annahbelle Priest Shreveport Anna Mae Brummett Brownwood Lucille Lloyd Los Angeles Calif Ara Peters Jay Garrett W. O. Woods Kansas City Raymond Woods Lubbock Francis Ginn Tysler James Benton Helen Benton Ellis Wilkerson Jake Benton George Dewey Chatham Jack Charrett Houston Jack Wilkerson Jack Wilson Brummett Donald Blackburn Cisco Carolyn Peters Patricia Ginn Tyler Wilkercan Harmon Benton Lenna Wilkerson Lilah Grace Wilkerson Dorothy Wilkerson Norman S. Priest Robert E. Budd Jack Reaves Percy Garrett

Playboy figure known for dance and fashion influence

A fragmented description highlights a charismatic Playboy type linked to dancing and social life in New York and Long Island. Mentions of being a ladies’ man, snappy dresser, and influence on British fashion, with notes of cocktails and scandals.

Fifatas Long Island New York Che Louise

Country Gentleman’s Loyal Ties to London and Canada Ranch

A fragmentary notice describes a country gentleman fond of his estate near London and a Canadian ranch. It mentions garden enthusiasm and hobbies such as swimming and social pursuits, expressing admiration for country life and stable passions.

Belvedere London

New Deal wage and price rules face opposition and delay

Washington reports ongoing debate over price fixing and labor standards in the proposed New Deal reform. Senator Connery and Representative Black push flexibility and interstate scope, seeking advisory committees and hearings before any new wage and hour rules take effect, with NRA-style code authority debated against broader industry exemptions.

Washington NRA Senator Black Alabama Representative Connery Massachusetts Cen Ress Roosevelts Pol Peste Fan Steativ Acs Piuboe Laper Enployer Bosra Matt Piphy Sapesscan Basha Brisinewes Sand Connery-Blair

What'll He Be Up To Next Duke of Windsor Career Question

The Duke of Windsor after marrying the woman who led him to renounce the throne faces questions about his future career. He has been a playboy country gentleman and imperial figure, and could draw on these experiences if he returns to any of them.

Duke of Windsor

Turbulent Confession Case Across Prague and New York

Fragmentary report traces a Nazi execution at Plötzensee despite clemency appeals by US Ambassador William Dade. The article notes Hirsch, a US citizen, faced high treason charges and letters to his parents from prison. It mentions American diplomatic efforts and reactions post execution.

Shostovakia Ile Praha Ploetzenzee United States William Dade Hassh maintoGne Oscar Denner Wir Hirsch Throum Hirsch Reed Aihuesacher Dodd Rand Adolf Hitler Noah Dee Gray

Births and local notices from Huntsville Texas and beyond

In Huntsville Texas on June 4 a birth is recorded for a child born to Mr and Mrs Carr with details scattered amid a page of obituaries and notices. The clipping mentions names from Delplover to Paris and references genealogical and ecclesiastical items including a cathedral and urban landmarks.

Peington Carr Revalbo Mones France

Kite tops power grid causing city blackout report

A boy’s kite touched high voltage lines in Baton Rouge causing 13 000 volt arc flash that cut power to much of the city including Louisiana State University and nearby facilities for about an hour before crews restored service. Amelia Earhart began the fourth leg of her around the world flight from Paramaribo at 5 10 am EST.

Louisiana State University Rarion Station Tiestors Papamien Amelia Paramaribo Dutch Guiana Amelia Earhart Here

Bond's Pill Ad Promotes Bowel Cleansing Remedy

An old advertisement touts Bond's Pills as a bedtime bowel cleanser and headache relief. It claims the pills start the bile and remove poisonous waste in a mild efficient manner, offered by druggists for 25 cents.

Bond

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