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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
7
Professor Theophilus Fitz of Shreveport noted singer and musical director will inaugurate a series of meetings at the First Christian church here Sunday morning and night. Services will be held thereafter each night at 7 45 oclock with musical selections and a brief message from the pastor.
A musician of unusual talent and longtime friend of Rev. Brooks will join Monroe events. He and Rev. Brooks previously toured evangelistic services across multiple states with musical programs led by Professor Fitz. Fitz arrives in Monroe Saturday to sing at morning and evening services Sunday.
Matthew Carey Thompson Jr of Monroe Alabama, a Spring Hill College student born February 12 1916 in Natchez Mississippi, earns Who's Who among American universities and colleges honors for scholarly and extracurricular excellence. He serves on the student council, writes for the college paper, excels in English Latin and declamation, and aims to become an attorney.
The centigrade thermometer is widely used in science with zero at freezing and 106 at boiling. Its simple scale explains its popularity among researchers and educators alike.
The funeral of Sam Sugar 79 a Monroe business leader known as a wholesale grocer and theater operator was held at his home on St John street with Rabbi Hirsch officiating. Survivors include two sons Emanuel and Leon Sugar and daughter Mrs H L Rosenheim. He helped form Sugar Bros and led Sugar theater later sold to Saenger and Paramount firms.
Dorothy H. Lewis appeals to Monroe readers to create a city shelter for stray dogs after witnessing a wounded lost hound with rabies risk. She notes the police station offers no help and urges humane action to prevent suffering and attacks from unprotected animals.
A series of storms hit central Texas with tornadic winds damaging Perrin and surrounding areas. Roofs were ripped from homes, lines were downed, and residents sought shelter in cellars. Large hail and heavy rain caused crop losses in Knox County and Shamrock. Fort Worth endured a 30 mile wind with lightning and downed trees, while Perryton reported one and a half inches of rain.
Baton Rouge report states the state extended the completion date for the Swift and Company meat packing plant at Lake Charles from January 1 to June 1, 1938. Construction halted by union pickets seeking higher wages. The extension, granted by the secretary of state, cites reasons beyond the companys control. Swift and Company is among industries using a 10-year tax exemption for new businesses.
Wilbur Shaw wins at Indianapolis driving Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires setting a record speed of 113.58 mph on a scorching day. The ad touts 28 degree cooler tires and strong blowout protection from Gum-Dipping and extra cord layers, urging readers to buy for safety and family protection.
A dramatic appeal urges car owners to choose Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires citing race drivers’ safety and compares tire wear to highway accident statistics. It claims these tires offer unparalleled protection and invites readers to visit for installation.
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