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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

10

Shut-in Day Flower Drive Sought by Monroe Florist

A Monroe florist leads a national Shut-in Day effort to deliver flowers to permanent shut-ins. On June 14, 2,300 florists across the US and Canada will arrange bouquets or potted plants for deserving shut-ins, with June 19 as the deadline to submit names to local papers or florists.

Monroe Florist United States Canada Monroe West Monroe News-Star Morning World

Public Health Nurse Supervisor In Franklin Parish Visit

Miss Opal Reagan of New Orleans district field supervisor of public health nurses spent a week in Franklin parish in connection with her work in Winnsboro Louisiana.

Franklin Parish Winnsboro Opal Reagan New Orleans

Relieve Ugly Rashes with Black and White Ointment

Pleasant relief for itchy rashes from warm weather using the famous Black and White Ointment. Safe for over twenty years, also treats bumps pimples and skin irritations. trial size 10, large can 1. Exceeds when paired with Black and White Skin Soap. available from all druggists.

Professor F F Smith Joins Natchitoches Summer Session

Instructor Professor F F Smith head of English at Northeast Center LSU Monroe will teach English at Louisiana State Normal College Natchitoches for the nine week summer session opening June 2. He holds degrees from Louisiana Tech Texas and Harvard and has taught at Monroe College five years. Mrs Smith joins him in Natchitoches and attends courses at the state teachers college.

F. F. Smith Northeast Center Louisiana State University Monroe Louisiana State Normal College Natchitoches Smith Louisiana Polytechnic Institute of Ruston University of Texas Harvard Monroe College

Handsome Saddle Donated to Leche Displayed in Statehouse

In Memorial Hall at the Louisiana statehouse a handsome saddle blanket and bridle were shown after Governor Richard W. Leche accepted the gift from Fred Florence president of the Texas centennial exposition. Leche a horseman plans to visit the exposition with the legislature June 12 13 and 14.

Baton Rouge Memorial Hall Statehouse Richard W. Leche Fred Florence Leche

Women Grow Active at National Republican Convention

At the convention in Eland, Alice Roosevelt Longworth serves as delegate and journalist, Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms chairs her state delegation, and women volunteers fill headquarters roles. veteran activists Mrs Helen Griffin and Mrs Wilma Hoyal guide activities while Peggy Ann Landon arrives as a new young worker.

Sigrid Arne Associated Press Eland June Alice Roosevelt Longworth Ohio Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms New Mexico Helen RB. Griffin Grant Park Ill Griffin Knox Landon Kansas Landonites Fred Harris Ottawa Longworth Peggy Ann Landon

Spanish War Veterans name new officers

The Louisiana department of the United Spanish War Veterans held its annual meeting in Lake Charles. James P. Castell of New Orleans was named department commander and New Iberia will host the 1937 convention. Harry A. Mackie advanced to senior vice commander. Tra H. Dial became Immies vice commander. Delegates to the national convention include James L. Lightfoot Rufus Foster O J Yeiser and Thomas Lunn.

Lake Charles Louisiana Department United Spanish War Veterans James P. Castell New Orleans New Iberia Harry A. Mackie Covington Mr. Castell Tra H. Dial DeRidder James L. Lightfoot Alexandria Rufus Foster O J. Yeiser Shreveport Thomas Lunn New Orlens William C. Ehlers Williams O. Brusse al W. Ribbeck Lewis J. Madden

Bastrop native named public health nurse in Franklin Parish

Winnsboro La June 8 Special Miss Margaret Elizabeth Colburn of Bastrop has accepted a position as public health nurse with the Franklin parish health unit.

Winnsboro Margaret Elizabeth Colburn Bastrop Franklin Parish

Radio Programs Across Regions and Times

A detailed radio schedule lists NBC and CBS network offerings across East Midwest and West regions. Programs include Top Hatters Dance Orchestra The Chicagoans Orchest Bobby Benson East The Singing Lady Orphan Annie News U S Army Band and Fibber McGee and Molly among others with timing blocks from 3:00 PM to past 12:00 AM and various regional feeds.

Top Hatters Lee Gordon & Orchestra Flying Time Adventures Edward Davies Press Ford Bond Uncle Ezra Gabriel Heatter Talk— Wear Hammerstein Music Hall Margaret Speaks Harry Horlick Sigmund Romberg C Toc Eastman National Forum Radio 900 Dick Mansfeld Orch East Amos Andy West Fisk Jubilee Choir Jack Bergen Orches Gene Beecher Orchestra Wabe Wade Weao Waab Waae Whk Wir Wdre Wean Wias Wean Wib Wspd Wisy Midwest Whim Wibm Kmbe Kmox Whas Kfab Krnt Wbas Wpe Whp Whee Wibz Wiea Wore Wice Cfrb Ckac Wibx Wmas Wese DIXIE Wgst Wsfa Wgam Wdod Kira Wree Wlac Wwil Wtoc Krid Ktrh Ktsa Waco Koma Wdbo Wht Wilae Whiz Wdb Wwva Wmbg Wsjs Wmbr Wala Ktul Kzko Keon Wdne Wnox Kwkh Wel Wmbd Wisn Wibw Kfh Wsmk Wkbn Weco Wsbt Ksc Wox Woc Wows Mountain Kwor Kiz Ksi COAST Khj Koin Kfre Kol Kfpy Kvi Kfbk Kmj Kwg Kern Kdb Kgmb Kgbd Cent Virginia Verrill The Chicagoans Orchest Bobby Benson Chicagoans Orchestra Lixie Guy Lombardo Eleana Moneak West Herbert Foote Pick and Pat Enet Joey Nash Radio Theater Wayne King Jack Shannon Jack Denny Frankie Masters Orc Geo. Givot I Pick Pat Wrst Henry Hatsted Honolulu U. S. Army Band Press-Radio Lowell Thomas Niela Goocelle Tony Russell Lum Abner Abe Lyman Russ Morgan N. Rodrigo Ink Spots Negro Quartet Glen Gray Shander Henry Busse Xavier Cugat

Show Boat at Paramount and Lone Wolf Returns at Capitol

At the Paramount Theatre Show Boat stars Charles Winninger in his 1235th Captain Andy performance with Irene Dunne and Paul Robeson among the stage alumni. At the Capitol, The Lone Wolf Returns, a Columbia jewel thief romance, stars Melvyn Douglas and Gail Patrick with Tala Birell and a large supporting cast.

Paramount Charles Winninger Universal Paramount Theater Andy New York Winninger Irene Dunne Magnolia Helen Morgan Julie Francis X Mahoney Paul Robeson London James Whale Edna Ferber Jerome Kern Oscar Hammerstein II Melvyn Douglas Gail Patrick Douglas Columbia Lone Wolf Louis Joseph Vanne Roy William Neill Joseph Krumgold Lionel Houser Bruce Manning the Lone Wolf Louis Joseph Vance Capitol Dark and Lovely

Typhoid Clinic Set At Calhoun Masonic Temple

Ouachita parish health unit will hold a typhoid inoculation clinic at the Calhoun Masonic temple next Friday at 2 30 PM. Residents may receive three shots about a week apart. This week clinics target blacks. next week white residents will begin similar clinics with schedule announced locally.

Ouachita Parish Masonic Temple Calhoun Health Department

Election set here Tuesday for municipal offices

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. for a general election to ratify the Democratic primary nominees for mayor city commissioners school board and other offices. Ballots must list qualified candidates. writing other names spoils the ballot under state law linked to Huey P. Long. Polling locations are the same as the primary and run-off sites.

Huey P. Long

Permits to Repair Residences Issued

Permits for repairs to three residences were issued by city building inspector S. H. Awl. Mrs. M. Hirsch at 100 South Second Street will spend 350 dollars to add a bathroom under contractor W. R. Terry. R. D. Farr at 309 Moore Street in Alexander addition will spend 300 dollars to repair and re-roof, supervised by J. R. White. Albert Marx at 19 North Third Street will spend 180 dollars on oak flooring and repairs, to be done by day labor.

S. H. Awl M. Hirsch South Second Street W. R. Terry R. D. Farr Moore Street Alexander Addition J. R. White North Third Street Albert Marx

Methodist Men’s Club Dinner and Program

The Methodist Men’s Club will meet in the church annex Monday at 7 p.m. Supper will be served. Otis J. Thompson will entertain with songs, followed by speaker M. C. Redmond. Plans for a Father-and-Son banquet in July will be discussed. board of stewards holds its monthly meeting after. Attendance urged.

Methodist Men's Club Otis J. Thompson First Baptist Church of West Monroe M. C. Redmond Board of Stewards

Special Grand Jury to Probe Slaying in Claiborne Parish

A special session of the Claiborne parish grand jury was called by Judge EB C McClendon to investigate the slaying of Tom Gilbert a Lisbon area farmer. Earl Killgore is jailed charged with the murder. The two farmers shared adjoining holdings and recent survey disputes sparked tension. Gilbert died from gunshot wounds allegedly inflicted by Killgore on May 18.

Homer Claiborne Parish EB. C. McClendon Tom Gilbert Lisbon Earl Killgore Gilbert Killgore

57 Enroll in Play Program Opens Training Week

The Leadership training course for municipal playgrounds opened at 9 oclock in the recreation center on DeSiard street with 57 enrolled. Miss Lucyle Godwin states no more can join. The program runs daily 9 to 11 am through the week and formally opens playgrounds on June 15.

DeSiard Street Lucyle Godwin

Nazarene Revival Draws Large Crowds in Richmond

Large crowds attended Church of the Nazarene revival in Richmond and Thomas streets with Dr. H W Jarrett delivering the morning Heart of Pentecost and evening From Atheism to Pentecost sermons. Mrs L J Coco spoke to adult and youth classes. Ella Ruta led the choir and sung specials. Week services run 9 30 am and 745 pm with children’s meetings at 430 pm. Vancouver County BC to register bicycles to curb theft.

Church of the Nazarene Richmond Thomas Streets H. W. Jarrett L. J. Coco Ella Ruta God

Roosevelt Back at White House Desk After Funeral

President Roosevelt returns to the White House to study bills and prepare speeches for a 4000 mile tour. He attended funeral services for Speaker Joseph W. Burns in Nashville and plans a trip to Little Rock Dallas Vincennes with public addresses marking anniversaries and celebrations.

Washington Roosevelt White House Nashville Tean Joseph W. Burns Little Rock Ark Dallas Tex Vincennes Ind Arkansas Texas Merlin

News-Star World employee convalesces after appendicitis

Ernest Brossett of the News-Star World circulation department recently underwent an appendectomy at St Francis Sanitarium. He can walk but regains strength slowly and cannot return to work until July 1. Rosalind Russell repeats a familiar makeup look from her 1930 tent show debut.

Ernest Brossett News-Star -World St Francis Sanitarium Rosalind Russell

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