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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1939

Page

3

Medical men to meet Tuesday in fifth district session

Plans are complete for the June session of the Fifth District Medical Society at Hotel Virginia Tuesday at 5 30 p m A banquet will precede the scientific program with papers by Dr Dunbar Newell Dr Charlie Jamison and Dr George A Mayer on fractures heart diseases and breech presentations respectively

Fifth District Medical Society Hotel Virginia J. Q. Graves M. W. Hunter Marvyn Johnson Dunbar Newell Chattanooga Tenn Charlie Jamison Tulane University George A. Mayer Louisiana State University

Deaf Mission to be Held at Grace Episcopal Church

Rev. Robert C. Fletcher of Birmingham Alabama will preach at Grace Episcopal Church Wednesday at 7 20 p m The service will be a mission for the deaf aimed at providing accessible worship and outreach for deaf parishioners.

Robert C. Fletcher Birmingham Ala Grace Episcopal Church

Snyder Talks From Grave In West Monroe Event

Sny der buried alive in a tight casket with air chamber near a new traffic bridge in West Monroe. sponsored by Burnette Downs post of the American Legion and Twin Cities merchants. He will speak from the grave for six days using a loud speaker and a vigil gathers by day and night until June 10. A portion of proceeds goes to the local American Legion post.

K. Snyder West Monroe Burnette Downs Post American Legion and Merchants Twin Cities Snyder Burnette Downs American Legion

Thieves With Good Taste Sought After Romanian Wine Heist

Police hunt for culprits who stole 1860 bottles of Romanian wine and brandy worth 3000 dollars from the World’s Fair grounds. Commissioner John J. Sullivan notes the haul was taken from a storehouse in the international area, likely loaded into a truck after watchmen at the gates.

John J. Sullivan

Air Carnival Sees Nine Year No Fatality Record

At Birmingham Municipal Airport the national air carnival concluded with no fatalities for the ninth straight year. The event reported several minor mishaps and many near misses, the closest of which occurred during a display.

Birmingham Ala

Beverly Howard's Narrow Escape Lands Plane Safely

Beverly Howard of Charleston South Carolina piloting a small monoplane experienced a high speed roll when the motor stalled. The craft slipped tail first for hundreds of feet before Howard regained control and landed. He observed buckled wing struts and punctured wing ribs, and was astonished to find he could almost pull the wings off with his bare hands.

Beverly Howard Charleston, S C Howard

Prince in Glacier Park Feels At Home Like Norway

Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha tour Glacier National Park Montana. They view glacial lakes near a rock formation called the garden wall and compare the scenery to the Fjords. The Blackfeet tribe greets them with names Rising Wolf and Flying Eagle while the royals participate in a tribal dance.

Glacier Park Mont Crown Prince Olav Glacier National Park Norway Crown Princess Martha Garden Wall Nor

Caretaker Receives Honorary Washington College Diploma

Henry L. Coates, a longtime caretaker at Washington and Jefferson College, received an honorary diploma during the 138th graduation exercises. At about 80 years old, he cherished the award after decades at the school, where he never attended a class. President Ralph Cooper Hutchison bestowed the recognition, noting his status as a “member” of the class.

Washington Henry L. Coates Washington and Jefferson College Ralph Cooper Hutchison Coates

Lions Club Delegates Gather for New Orleans Convention

Delegates from 31 Lions clubs will assemble in New Orleans for the Lions International convention opening Wednesday. The event marks the first Lions convention in the city and includes plans to move the 1940 assembly to New Orleans. Activities feature address by Leon S. Cahn, banquet speaker Frank V. Birch, and elections with programs to aid the blind. Leaders include W. Smith Hoffpaulr as district governor and deputy governors E C Gibson H B Hickman Larry Fournier and George Rolloson. A dance follows the banquet and tours of the city are offered.

Lions Clubs New Orleans Lions International Convention Lions International Assembly Crescent City Leon S. Cahn F. C. Brinkmann, Jr Shreveport Hotel Roosevelt Frank V. Birch Milwaukee Wis The Lions International City Park New Orleans Athletic Club Vieux Carre W. Smith Hoffpaulr Crowley Lions

BC Works Fast for Pain Relief Across Ailments

When used as directed on each package BC relieves quickly for headaches muscular aches and functional periodic pains. Consult a physician if pains persist or recur frequently.

Germany to curb sheer stockings production from July

Berlin report says Hans Kehr an official in the economics ministry condemned women's sheer stockings as superfluous textiles due to their short life and material waste. He announced limits on production commencing July 1 at a meeting of German textile workers in Innsbruck.

Berlin Hans Kehr Economics Ministry Innsbruck

College Dean Has Busy Period Ahead At Northeast Junior

Dean C. C. Calvert of Northeast Junior College outlines a busy summer plan. He will meet high school seniors about fall courses, keep summer office hours, and ensure business runs smoothly with staff in place. His three main projects are admissions interviews, completing two new buildings with furnishings, and arranging feasible bus routes. The college post office stays open via the registrar, and the library operates weekdays until noon.

C. C. Calvert Northeast Junior College

Farley Seeks Nationwide Boom in Balanced Economy

Postmaster General James A. Farley told the Tennessee chapter of the National Association of Postmasters that the Roosevelt administration aims for a business boom with all Americans included. He said the goal is a balanced economy where all have their just share and no class is favored.

Chattanooga Tenn James A. Farley Roosevelt America Tennessee The National Association of Postmasters Farley

Eudora to Pave More Streets in Eight Blocks

Rogers and Newell begin paving eight blocks on state highways through Eudora using bituminous mix. Base finished, sub-surface awaiting weather. Fifty four blocks of city streets already paved under WPA loan and grant.

Eudora Ark Rogers and Newell

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