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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
2
France dispatches troops and fortifications near Burgos as insurgent advances push toward the border. Reports claim a war council led by General Franco and German advisers approved plans, amid fears of German volunteers staying postwar to occupy bases in the French rear.
H F Madison heads the Legion with Armond P M Robinson Graves Godwin Levi ham and Warren Taylor leading a delegation. Past department attendees include two former department members from the L B Faulk post. An 8 E Dodd report notes over 50 residents attended the pilgrimage as officers were elected from a nominating committee chaired by Isador Liebreich with Dr P M Gayle Jess De Armond John B Bailey Cecil Atkins Fred Pettit and Dr R L Wood.
Sie F. Otwell a 33 year old Sterlington resident was sentenced by Judge E L Walker in Union parish district court at Farmerville to one year in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to driving a car while drunk and causing injury and property damage. The incident involved another automobile and light injuries along with demolition of the other vehicle.
Baton Rouge officials report a committee-backed plan to divert one cent of the seven cent gasoline tax to build farm to market gravel roads. The group met with Governor Leche to seek approval, betting the move could raise over two million dollars yearly plus sales tax income.
A bill seeks a $25,000 appropriation for Latin America to combat activities in South American nations. Messersmith cites emergency needs, says waiting for the 1940 regular appropriation would delay crucial work for another year, risking greater damage despite higher future costs. He cites information from Brazil Argentina Peru and other countries.
A local incident near St. Marys baseball field triggered an alarm as fire laddies rushed to respond. In Tarboro Clarence Brown faced a larceny conviction. Judge Luther Hamilton asked what sentence Brown would give himself and Brown replied six months, prompt and sure.
A former Tulsa jail inmate testifies the over crowded conditions forced him to sleep on the floor where a black widow spider bit him. He urges the city commission to approve a $1,000 claim for damages.
A Chicago protest followed after a sporting goods store window was smashed three times and $78 worth of merchandise stolen. Karl W. Keefer, linked to the protest, led demonstrators as police restored order.
Til May or george Remnsnider cancelled his fish fry citing good reason but still invited the council and other city employees to dinner. He returned with a single fish four inches long.
London reports Queen Elizabeth has a slight cold and will stay at Windsor Castle as a precaution. A separate note mentions Karakul sheep producing lustrous coarse wool used for rugs carpets blankets and robes.
City officials opened bids for five buses with prices ranging from 3937.50 to 4988.00. Bidders included Twin City Motor, International Harvester, Howell and Pipes, Monroe Auto and Supply, and Knowles Motor. All bids for street buses and flusher ores will be analyzed to determine the lowest acceptable offer, a process that will take several days.
A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Virgil Garlock of 7 South Third Street The baby was named Howard Victor Garlock and joins the family.
Mrs. Marie Blasius, 77, plans a 1900 mile motorcycle journey from Idaho Falls on Volunteers Day. She prefers motorcycles to cars because they ride easier and offer better visibility. She will be a sidecar passenger with her son.
In New Orleans on June 6 the first bale of Texas cotton for the 1938 season arrived nine days ahead of last year. The bale bore the brand Sermus Christ Bes and marked a timely start to the crop year.
Southern senators speakers warned of a filibuster as Ellender signaled full senate discussion on the wage plan. The Thomas compromise starts with 25 cents an hour, rising to 40 cents over five years with industry boards setting rates initially. exemptions for southern firms sought due to higher living costs and freight rates.
In city court, witnesses testified of a severe flogging and beating that left Shoemaker dead days later. Defendants Poulnot Rogers and Shoemaker faced a second trial after earlier kidnapping convictions were overturned on technical grounds and a new trial ordered. The defendants denied plans to testify to convict, while others named included John P. Bridges F. W. Switzer C. W. Carlisle C. A. Brown Jr. and Sam E. Crosby. The musical score claim about Mozart's The Magic Flute remains noted.
Keller will oversee investigation of complaints and field work for the malaria effort. Dr Williams announced renewed efforts to win WPA approval for a Monroe project to fill abandoned cisterns, aiming to curb mosquito breeding. Residents are urged to survey property, drain stagnant water, cover cisterns and cesspools, and puncture water-holding containers.
Miss Lonnie Strange daughter of Mrs. Mattie Strange of Jonesville wed Richard C. Johnson son of Mrs. Mabel Johnson of West Monroe in Harrisonburg. Justice of the Peace Henry W Bethard officiated the wedding held last Saturday.
A Washington bureau story notes a growing female surplus in the capital, with 1930 figures showing 254,986 women to 231,883 men. By 1938 the gap widened, and officials estimate a female surplus around 35,000, while workers joke that dating requires planning ahead.
Washington June 7 Mrs John Garner wife and secretary to the vice president said she would sail from New Orleans for a 16 day Caribbean Pacific cruise when Congress adjourns but she will go without her husband as he has too much work to do.
The West Monroe city council met for the last time under the current administration with routine business completed. The new council resumes July with H. M. Williams Jr. becoming mayor, succeeding C. C. Bell.
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