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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
9
King of Britain and President Roosevelt lead a formal procession from the presidential suite to waiting cars amid guards, bands and salutes. Mrs Roosevelt and the queen observe as cannons fire and the two leaders share smiles in a ceremonial departure.
An advertisement touts Nash's C. L. Tonic as a Southern remedy for draggy nerves and fatigue. It claims malaria traces in blood, constipation with malaria, and sluggishness are addressed by removing malaria germs, cleansing the digestive tract, and providing a tonic boost. The ad guarantees money back if no improvement in a week and urges readers to buy at their drugstore.
The queen and the King arrive by special train at 11 a.m. Her majesty shields her eyes from the Washington sun with a grey parasol. She wears a mauve sheer suit with fox fur trim and a matching hat. Mrs Roosevelt and the queen display fine accessories and flowers.
Tens of thousands greet King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they arrive in Washington for a grand official welcome. President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner lead the formal committee while half a million spectators line Pennsylvania Avenue. Military units, tanks, planes, and bands add to a historic display.
In 1938 flax was grown experimentally in the Yuma area and farmers expect the crop to bring in about $180,000 this year. The report notes early testing progress and potential for the local agricultural industry.
Labor leaders and exhibitors clash over fair policy toward foreign nations at the colonial fair. Van Aken and Whaler dispute management on extending collective bargaining to foreign participants while unions claim rules mirror city standards and aim to protect fire safety and wage levels.
The Young People’s Christian Endeavor at First Christian church will stage three one act plays in Central Grammar school auditorium Friday at 7 45 p m. Cast includes Rosemary Dawson Dorothy Lee Eady Garland Moore Lee Clark Alfred Ware Margaret Mason Gwendolyn Hulin Max Wroten Charlotte Padgett and Jesse Hall with a mixed quartet providing interludes. Proceeds go to send youth to Windy Wood camp June 18 24.
The state meet events include the Victory Girls drum corps from Gretna with 60 members and Rayville's junior drum corps. J Milton Edwards post drum and bugle corps from Shreveport will join similar units from central and south Louisiana. Parade marshal Chief of Police Frank Reitzell leads a route from Ouachita Parish High School along South Grand DeSiard Harrison and St. John streets to a reviewing stand at city hall. The lineup lists Neville High band, Louisiana national guard units, posts and drum corps across multiple districts, and the Rayville junior corps.
Lieutenant Governor Earl K Long signals support for administration. State Treasurer Tugwell plans to announce a future candidacy for state treasurer. Mayor Maestri of New Orleans and other Long machine figures are courted for possible runs. Senator James A Noe remains aligned with past Long support and seeks the 1940 nomination.
Twenty five Czech families from industrial regions of Czechoslovakia settle in the remote Peace River country of Canada at Tupper Creek, B C. They are welcomed by fellow countrymen in Edmonton.
Commander McConnell leads Louisiana VFW to top national membership, credited with creating a state service commission and paying basis. Parade headlined by McConnell amid praise from veterans. notes Washington D C features and a line about 50 miles of ridle paths.
New Deal supporters discuss a possible third term for the president with Vice President Garner as a candidate. Wallace and Maverick offer cautious replies while Ellender endorses a liberal bid if 1940 goes Democratic. A second note mentions crows dropping shells to access meat.
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