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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
3
Ward breakout frees five inmates and others from an asylum ward after seizing guards and tools to pry a window and lower a fire hose. Authorities planned a state board investigation as fugitives, including reputed gangsters, fled in a coordinated escape.
Death notices from Winnsboro and Choudrant report Mrs. C. O. Honeycutt of Winnsboro died suddenly from a stroke with funeral services held and eight children, one brother and four sisters surviving. Lazare Davis of Choudrant died after extended ill health with funeral services noted and survivors listed. An alumni survey states Missouri University shows about 160 graduates reside in Missouri and 500 abroad.
A reader reviews FASTEETH claiming it keeps dentures secure for 24 hours, does not wash away or irritate gums, and leaves breath fresh. The notice urges asking for PASTERETH at Sutdmans Pharmacy or other drug stores.
The administration contemplates a confectionery tax alongside higher natural gas levies and soft drink duties. Proposals in the ways and means committee include a 20 percent candy tax, one cent per five cents of cake and cookie price, one cent per five cents of gum, seven cents per quart of ice cream, and stamping of packages with collection by a state revenue department.
Five persons are dead from crashes and drownings around New Orleans. Didier Zeringue, 49, drowned after saving his son from the Mississippi River near Mount Airey. Joseph Seuders, 28, of Kenner, drowned in Lake Pontchartrain after slipping from a deck aboard a dredger. Matteo Duffy, 18, was fatally injured when riding on a running board during a vehicle overturn near Milneburg. John Briehn, 8, died after being struck by a car driven by William Ahern, 19. Preston Inmon, 24, of New Orleans, was killed when thrown from his motorcycle near Amite.
In Rodessa Louisiana a separator at an Arkansas Louisiana Gas well exploded injuring two workers. FE L Deckson 28 died from a broken neck and skull fracture. JM Atkins 33 from Ida sustained burns and a leg wound and was hospitalized in Shreveport. Deckson’s body was sent to El Dorado Arkansas for funeral services.
Walter Jenkins 24 of 406 Apple street was burned on the back hands and arms when a car owned by Roy Knight plunged into a ditch on Forsythe avenue near Riverfront. Jenkins pulled Mrs Knight from the burning vehicle as Ruby Reed and he escaped unscathed except for minor clothing burns. Mrs Knight and her husband had left a Five Points hotel after the incident. Tycho Brahe is noted for his brass tipped nose and constant cement carried to prevent its loss.
Washington reports a heated conference as senators and representatives engage over a tax bill. Dispute centers on corporate income taxes and undistributed profits, with Senate proposes 15 to 15.5 percent and House pushing up to 42.5 percent for high undistributed profits. Conferees named to bridge the gap ahead of the Republican convention period.
A large venerable oak near the river cliff between Mount Vernon and Great Falls split at the roots in a sudden storm. The tree, linked to Washington and Indigenous councils, stood in the future boulevard right of way. Congress funded 10 000 dollars to preserve it, but yesterday’s gusts finished it.
Louisiana corn stands at tasseling as drought bites. Commissioner Harry D. Wilson warns of serious damage as hot dry weather and cultivation mistakes by farmers with middle plows cut roots. Marion Valley noted as a film era opera singer.
Advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment kills itching by using tested medicines to treat itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm or eczema. It promises money back on the first jar if relief is not achieved.
First hand dispatch from Edward J. Neil describes Addis Ababa under Italian occupation. Italian forces hold the capital while Ethiopian resistance hides in the surrounding hills and reprisals, executions, and Fascist salutes enforce control. Roads flood, the Addis Djibouti line remains active, and dynamite found under a bridge suggests possible supply disruption.
Eros Mrs L D Cade and children visit Texas relatives in town as guests of Mrs Cade's parents the Rogerses. Several others host guests from Rochelle Monroe Bogalusa Rochelle Hodge and Shreveport with stays ranging from a week to months. The Home Demonstration club meets at Mrs Allen Phillips with many members and guests.
Miss Beatrice Etta Smith directed a music and dramatic art recital at Marion High School auditorium featuring students Hilda Landers Dorothy Gibson Kenneth Kilpatrick George Ward Mary Grace Thompson Charlotte Melton Jacque lyn Miller Katherine Small Alexandra Vardeman Elaine Smith Billie Jean Taylor Patsy Thompson Connie Nyegaard Charles Allen Bruce Allen Nellyn Jarmon Emmett Ward Nola Leggett Lowette Malone Charlotte Hollis Marie Smith Reita Ward Ilya Medlin Ernes tine Gulley The report also notes an old parachute theory about unconsciousness after a 190 foot fall being disproved.
A proposed measure would require lobbyists and state officials to wear specified outfits. Novices would don a probationer uniform with a pea green cap and plaid coat, others vary by service. officials would wear white linen suits. The bill also mandates daily meals with two lawmakers and hosting duties for lobbyists. The legislation sits with the fish game and oysters committee.
Frank Fountain 24 died from loss of blood after being slashed on his left arm in a contest with Steve Brown 45 outside the Exchange cafe at Riverfront and Wood streets. Brown is in parish jail. witnesses say the fight was over Mary Lee Patton who was said to be involved with Brown. Fountain ran two blocks toward police headquarters before collapsing. a large artery in his arm was severed.
The kiwi lays the largest eggs relative to body size among birds. It frequently produces eggs about five inches long.
Police say Black Legion planned plant strikes to seize worker influence in Michigan. Wilbur Robinson and five co defendants face a court examination before Judge Charles Rubin on charges of kidnapping and whipping Robert Penlan for missing meetings.
Reports describe Canton mobilization amid looming Japanese threat to China. Officials brace for air raids, seizing city light plants and planning siege food stocks. Sun Yat-Sen university students form a national salvation sword corps with fighters trained by Fu Chang-Sun.
A son Albert Frederick was born Thursday at the Vaughan-Wright-Bendel clinic to Mr and Mrs A F McMullen. John Harvey Johnson Jr born June 2 to Dr and Mrs John Harvey Johnson. Catharine Doucet, noted character actress, is widow of Jack Standing, younger brother of Sir Guy Standing.
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