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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
4
The text argues that people must elect honest, capable leaders to plan and run government while avoiding micromanagement. It emphasizes that rulers set principles and trusted officials execute them, with accountability if conduct fails. It warns the public cannot manage intricate governmental details directly and must allow skilled individuals to deliver results.
An essay notes fleas have persisted for five million years and unchanged through vast human eras from Greeks and Romans to Roundheads and Cavaliers. A German scientist cites amber fossils showing the flea’s constant form, illustrating a paradox of enduring sameness amid changing times.
The Senate backs a measure requiring all pay agents to register with Washington officials before influencing national legislation. If the House approves, lobbyists nationwide must register, with advocates arguing openness while noting work will continue and groups may still send reps to explain views.
In a 1935 column John Blake reflects on the farmer's plight during campaigns and hard seasons. He notes political promises ignored after elections, the need for seed, fertilizer, and durable machinery, and the impact of dust storms on soil. Science aids farming but many farmers still face financial strain and risky cycles.
A short verse by George Elliston titled Prayer to Keep Beauty speaks of keeping beauty from nature as inner flesh and soul. The speaker seeks to retain the summer sky light dawn stars night and the joy of birds and dreams to endure without grief or fret through life.
Hicks asks about his son while Wicks jokes that the son is promising but saddled with more promissory notes than his father can ever repay. The line emphasizes debt and reputation through a witty repartee.
Witty exchange between a man and woman turns on a quip about kissing and crime. The lines contrast petit versus grand larceny in a playful, flirtatious moment.
A clipped exchange shows June questioning Percy's love as May cites a proverb about lovers. The line hints at strained relationships and social perception of romance with reference to Percy.
In a dialogue between Mr. Goodsole and Mr. Multirox a debate centers on a rich man with money and a legal department who imagines enlarging the needle’s eye to pass a camel. The exchange reflects satire on wealth and legal power.
An exchange shows a husband declaring he might die after a quarrel and his wife replying she cannot be easily made good humored, noting ongoing anger. The fragment hints at domestic tension and emotional strain between spouses.
A humorous note explains a couple discovers each has two sides within a week of marriage. Practical tip suggests olive oil in wash water to prevent flannel from stiffness. Mammoth Cave installs floodlights and projectors. An ewe's life spans five years with five wool cycles and four lambs on average. The solar system hosts over 800 planetoids orbiting the sun.
Thirty two youths were paroled from the Louisiana Training Institute after the annual class exercises at the school auditorium. Judge Schultz said this was the largest group dismissed at one time. Awards went to eight top students with averages from 59 to 92. A play Spook Island and musical entertainment followed the exercises.
The Tri-Parish Medical association held its regular meeting at the Tallulah club building with physicians from East and West Carroll Richland Madison and Tensas parishes in attendance. Essays covered Placenta Praevia by Dr L Teer Delhi and Malaria Haematuria by Dr H Stafford Newellton. A fee irregularity discussion led to forming a committee to report next session and Richland and Tensas parishes were added to the association after supper at the Post Inn cafe.
Final plans for a flower and vegetable table show to be sponsored by the Ten Year club of the parish home demonstration clubs will be made this afternoon during a club assembly aboard the houseboat of Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. James A. Noe. Mrs. Noe will host. Members board at 4 30 near the municipal natatorium at the Monroe boat landing.
Georgia Tech students Johnny Downes and John Alexander spend their summer at home with parents after exams. Henry Guerriero returns from Tulane and will stay with his parents C P Guerriero. Social notes include the Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs Dickard with first prize to Mrs D Y Smith, and guest Sarah Blue visiting Mr and Mrs B M Jackson.
Exercises marking the end of the school year were held Thursday morning at Central Grammar Georgia Tucker Barkdull Faulk Lida Benton and Sherrouse schools with programs in auditoriums and certificates for completion of elementary work. The parish system closed last week while the city system held sessions longer. Neville High School commencements in its auditorium were set for tonight as many city teachers depart Monroe for summer vacations.
Local architect H. H. Land is drafting plans for the Morehouse Parish School Board for the McGinty school, 20 miles north of Bastrop near the Louisiana Arkansas line. The frame building will include five classrooms an auditorium a library and a principal's office. Bids are to be sought in early July with an estimated cost of seven thousand dollars.
About 60 women from the Bureau of Transients have formed a recreational and educational program for themselves and children. Sessions run this week Monday Wednesday Thursday at 2 30 p m in a Plum street building. R W Fenton will lead the children's section and his wife the adult programs. They are registered nurses and will help with hygienic problems. A sewing room at 209 Plum street will open. Domestic science classes covering cooking sewing crocheting and other arts will begin.
Bonita residents list students returning from college including Zeph Sisson John Shackelford Bill Shackelford Jack Blanks and J E Humphrey from LSU J B Honeycutt from Southwestern and Her sey Sawyer from Louisiana Tech. Guests and visits follow as families host relatives and friends amid illness and relocation notes.
A revival starts tonight at 7 45 and runs through June 16 at Stone Avenue Methodist Church. Rev Mary Ellen Perdue of Atlanta Texas will deliver morning messages at 10 o clock and evening talks at 7 45 o clock. Local pastor Rev I L Yeager praises Perdue as a strong evangelist.
A red painted wheel bike with a small frame was picked up by the police at Eighth and Pine streets and is being held at headquarters for the owner to claim.
A detailed Thursday June 6 radio schedule lists NBC WEAF networks and regional feeds with programs from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Acts include Ward and Muzzy, Kay Foster, Dorsey Brothers, Rudy Vallee, Showboat, Whiteman, and many orchestras across East Midwest and Dixie networks.
On the S S Paris voyage a cadre of notable passengers appears, including Polly Moran Virginia Lee Corbin and Madeline Sheldon with her daughter, Leon Brun Pathe News chief, Jacques Greber architect, Burton Holmes travel pioneer, Myrna Loy, Mrs Delano Forbes, James Brooks Montreal theater operator, and the Haworth Bromleys. The writer also spots Madame Schindler and Countess Yvonne de Saint Cyr among others, sharing anecdotes of distanced encounters, travels, and glimpses aboard the French liner.
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