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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
3
The piece notes Father's Day has become a major selling event with significant sales gains nationwide and in Monroe in 1938. Governors issued proclamations for state observances, while local merchants prepare gifts and gatherings to honor dads on June 18.
Police said at least six men were questioned and released in the Sam Grego killing in Metcalfe. Grego, a local merchant, was shot from ambush. several others were wounded or fired at. Citizens petitioned for state aid as locals struggle with the case. Major T B Birdsong of the National Guard has visited Metcalfe with no public report.
Newly arrived lot features walnut finish coffee tables each with a removable glass tray. Durable construction and versatile styling suit living rooms seeking convenient surface options.
A. W. Fleming urges explanation of the term fanfare as officials insist there will be charges for the new baseball park opening in Wilson North Carolina. The notice hints at public confusion over admission policies and the event's tone.
A Bhagwanswamiji in a Bombay suburb allowed himself to be buried alive for 12 hours to prove yoga philosophy. Broadcast by All-India Radio, he sat in prayer beneath Krishna image as earth was piled on and sealed with iron sheets, flowers supposedly unfaded. The stunt drew a huge crowd.
Terrell Woosley was named trustee for the old Calcasieu National Bank in Lake Charles succeeding the late H G Chalkley. Appointed by W T Burton and Charles R Houssier, the decision is effective immediately with Woosley a substantial depositor. Also, Guy Futch was sentenced to 60 days in jail for larceny of plumbing fixtures from Mrs. W M Parker, and four traffic violators were fined a total of 17 dollars.
Firefighters from station No 1 answer a call at 1401 South Grand Street to remove a pole cat trapped under a house. They used the light motor from the emergency truck at the central station to provide electricity for access and safely extract the animal.
Francis Handy of Morehouse Parish was fined ten days in parish jail for disturbing the peace. Ed Fritz of Monroe faced arraignment on a board bill beating charge with trial set for June 16. Steve Kennedy of Monroe pled guilty to robbing Quality Grocery near North Sixth street and Stubbs avenue last May and is remanded. he will be held as a material witness in the trial of Garland Kennedy, his brother, in the same robbery case.
Monroe Rotary Club and guests gathered at Bernstein place for a Thursday night barbecue. About 150 attendees enjoyed a social evening replacing the usual noon Hotel Virginia lunch with informal dining and camaraderie.
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