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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1935

Page

8

Ouachita Parish School Census Progress Report

The quadrennial Ouachita Parish census shows 7,670 youths aged six to 18 and 3,058 under six. Over three days 4,612 persons were counted with 950 white under six and 2,157 white six to eighteen. colored figures were 435 under six and 670 six to eighteen. Four years ago totals reached 14,513, with expectations to surpass this in 1935. Funds for the parish schools depend on these census figures.

Ouachita T. O. Brown Louisiana

Cadeville Baptist Church Dedicated in Rebuilt Structure

Hundreds attend all day dedication of the Clark Springs Baptist church on the Monroe Bros highway in Cadeville. Rev. John L. Dodge and Rev. I L Brooks deliver sermons as Mercer quartet provides program. a noon picnic on the shaded lawn accompanies the event.

Clark Springs Baptist Church Monroe-Bros Highway Cadeville John L. Dodge Jonesboro Baptist Church I. L. Brooks Calvary Church Monroe Mercer Quartet

Laymen's Day Observed at Local Methodist Church

Laymen's Day was observed at the Methodist church in Tallulah Louisiana with the theme Service. Dr. G W Gaines spoke on the service of giving and community service was highlighted by contributions from Mrs O E Spinks Mrs A C Thompson and Mrs J R Linton. A quartet including Mr and Mrs C S Pierce Miss Mary Pierce and Rev C K Smith performed Have Thine Own Way Lord.

Tallulah Methodist Church G. H. Thompson G. W. Gaines O. E Spinks A. C. Thompson J. R. Linton C. S. Pierce Mary Pierce Rev C. K. Smith

Whitten Named Sanitary Inspector in Tensas Parish

Whitten formerly of Melville Louisiana has joined the Tensas Parish Health unit in St. Joseph as sanitary inspector. He succeeds P W Roberts who was transferred to Ouachita Parish Health unit in Monroe.

Frog Leg Empire Booms From Louisiana Fisheries

New Orleans reports a 250000 dollar frog leg business rising from local fishermen within five years. A major unit processes 5009 pounds daily, shipping to New York and Chicago grocers and stores, with skins used in shoes and potential medical research growing.

New Orleans Louisiana Gulf Coast New York Chicago

Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief

To ease itch and rash conditions including eczema and ringworm the Blue Star Ointment is sold with a money back guarantee if the first jar fails. It claims to melt in and kill the itch through its tested medicine.

Cystex Guarantee Claims Quick Kidney Support

An advertisement promotes Cystex as a guaranteed prescription aiding kidney and bladder issues with rapid relief. It asserts filtering of acids and wastes through kidneys and promises money back if not effective within a week. The copy lists symptoms and cautions against weak drugs.

U. S. May Own Half of Cotton

Official records show the government could own more than half of American cotton tied to 10 and 12 cent loans for 1933 and 1934 crops. Advances total $315,622,370.02 on 6,001,649 bales. if unpaid by February 1, 1936, title reverts to the government. World carryover is 10,634,000 bales as of August 1, 1934.

Washington AAA

Social Gatherings In Jonesboro For Cosmos Club And Housewarming

Mrs. Louis Howard hosted Cosmos club members at her home with attendees including Mrs. W. H. Rooks Mrs. R. J. Cobb Mrs. Lawson Templeton Mrs. Jim Harrison Mrs. R. E. Bayes Mrs. L. Greene Mrs. Roy Langford Mrs. J. W. Hammett Mrs. A. C. Holly Mrs. W. J. Hammon and Miss R. V. Clayton Refreshments ice cream and cake were served The next Cosmos meeting will be at Mrs Langford's home. Mrs W H McLaren held a second event at her new Jonesboro residence honoring Mrs David Shively with guests including Mrs E L Thompson and others.

Louis Howard Cosmos Club W. H. Rooks R. J. Cobb Lawson Templeton Jim Harrison R. E. Bayes L. Greene Roy Langford J. W. Hammett A. C. Holly W. J. Hammon R. V. Clayton W. H. McLaren Jonesboro David Shively Shively E. L. Thompson Carmen Thomas H. W. Ayers W. P. Miller John Dupree T. L. Walker E. L. Mobley George Littlefield W. W. McDonald Manuel Dickerson Holiday Elmo Walker

Flowers Shared With Sick In Ouachita Parish Show Finale

The Ten Year club and Monroe Kiwanis Club sponsored a flower and vegetable show in Ouachita Parish. Flowers were distributed to St. Francis and Riverside sanitariums, Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic, churches and homes. Florals were later given to shut-ins and decorative displays, praised as the best event of its kind in the parish.

Ouachita Parish Monroe Kiwanis Club Monroe St. Francis and Riverside Vaughan-Wright-Bendel Jewel McQuiller Joe Hendrix Frank Eyres Claiborne Home Demonstration Club Albert Strozier Drew Club Grace Slaton Home Demonstration Office Old World Building South Grand Street

Neighbors Rebuild Home After Rutherfordton Fire

In Rutherfordton North Carolina Oscar Roberson lost his $2,000 home to fire leaving only $300 from the insurer. Fifty neighbors worked three days cutting trees, hauling to the sawmill, converting timber to lumber, clearing ashes, and building a new house. They also donated funds for furniture and within a week the Robersons were settled in better than before.

Rutherfordton N. C Oscar Roberson Roberson

Laymen's Day Observed at Monroe Methodist Churches

Louis iana Methodist conference designated Laymen's Day observed in Monroe at First Methodist and Gordon Avenue churches. Speakers A W Trotter E C Gibson W B Clarke and M C Redmond addressed topics on the church's value duties and actions. Large congregations attended with plans announced for a later Laymen's Day in West Monroe.

Louisiana Methodist Conference Monroe A. W. Trotter E. C. Gibson W. B. Clarke Gordon Avenue M. C. Redmond First Methodist Church of West Monroe

Two High School Bands Share First Position

In Greenwood Mississippi on June 10 two bands shared top honors at a southern band contest. The Little Rock high school band and the Alice Fortier high school band of New Orleans tied for first among 18 bands. Arkansas and Louisiana schools led the first division while Louisville Male High School and a Charlotte band placed second and Du Pont Manual Training School ranked third.

Greenwood Miss Little Rock Ark Alice Fortier High School New Orleans Arkansas Louisiana Louisville Charlotte, N. C du Pont Manual Training School

Farmers Club Delays Meetings Until September

At the Madison Parish Farmers' club in Tallulah Louisiana C S Pierce spoke on the Washington trip and Mrs C M Richie led a community singing while Mrs C W Spancer gave two readings During the business session led by president G H Thompson members voted to suspend meetings until September

Farmers’ Club Tallulah Madison Parish C. S. Pierce Washington C. M Richie C. W. Spancer G. H. Thompson

Poultry prices in Chicago market report

Chicago wholesale poultry prices listed for live car lots and trucks dated June 10. Hens and leghorn hens range from 15 to 18.5 cents per pound, rock fryers 20 to 24, colored varieties 18 to 24, roosters 14, turkeys 14 to 17, ducks and geese also noted with weights and price ranges.

Chicago Rock Springs

Sugar futures drift but hold steady amid dull spot market

Trading in sugar futures was slow in New York as the spot market remained dull. The undertone stayed steady with slight advances, Sept contracts at 2.42, Dec at 2.44 around mid-session, and No. 3 delivery prices ending 1 to 2 points higher.

New York

Cotton futures steady after early losses in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 10 favorable belt weather sparked selling as July and nearby months slipped early, then recovered to finish 7 to 12 points lower. Exports reached 16,748 bales with spot cotton easing 10 points. sales were 558 at low middling 11.25 and middling 12.00.

New Orleans Wees SPOT

Cotton futures slip on liquidation amid favorable weather

New York cotton markets fell as liquidations and realizations dominated trading. Oct futures moved from 11.30 to 11.20 before rebounding to 11.25. overall market finished 5 to 14 points lower with futures closing steady 9 to 14 lower while spot middling held at 11.95.

New York Stnee Decrer Jan Ants

Cottonseed Oil Prices Steady in New Orleans

In New Orleans on June 10 cotton seed oil prices held steady with futures bid quotes listed. Prime summer yellow ranged 9.95 to 10.10, prime crude 9.00 to 9.25, and various months quoted around 9.8 to 9.95 with bids noted.

New Orleans

Bleachable cottonseed oil futures ease in New York

New York June 10 bleach able cottonseed oil futures closed easy with July at 10 30 B Sept 10 218 Oct 10 30 B and Dec 10 15 B. Sales 30 contracts. B Bid.

New York

Livestock Prices Reported for Hogs Cattle Vealers and Sheep

Chicago livestock market report shows hogs 14 000 head with direct sales 7 000, good pigs 8 50 to 9 25, sows 8 40 to 9 0, weights 100 to 350 pounds. Cattle 11 000 with calves 2 500, steers 12 00 to 13 25, vealers weak. Slaughter cattle and vealers varied 5 00 to 13 25. spring lambs 8 60 to 10 00. ewes 2 00 to 3 79. Data from USDA appears with week’s price ranges.

Chicago

Potatoes Market Report Shows Variable Prices and Slow Demand

U S potato shipments on Saturday 920 and Sunday 48 with old stock steady and liberal supplies. Wisconsin Round Whites U S No 1 60 cents, Idaho Russet No 1 1.25 to 1.40, new stock slightly weaker with moderate demand. Bliss and other regional prices range from 1.60 to 2.00 for U S No 1 depending on variety and grade.

Chicago U. S Wisconsin Idaho Bliss Alabama Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Texas North Carolina Cobblers

Butter and Eggs Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago market notes show unsettled butter and eggs with multiple grade levels and price ranges. Butter totals include 18 248 pounds with various firsts seconds extras and carlot grades, while eggs total 27 770 with local and graded categories and current receipts figures.

Chicago

Call Money Rates Reported Steady in New York

Call money steady at 1-4 percent all day. Time loans steady with offers of 1-4 for 60-9 days and 1-4 for 4-6 months. Prime commercial paper at 3-4 percent. Bankers acceptances unchanged with 30 days 3-16 to 1-8, 60-90 days 3-16 to 1-8, 4 months 1-4 to 3-16, 5-6 months 3-8 to 5-16. Rediscount rate at New York reserve bank 11 1-2 percent.

New York N. Y. Reserve Bank

New York Stocks End Session With Late Rally

The New York market finished firm after a last hour upswing as specialties led gains. Transfers neared 600000 shares, with mixed moves in rails oils and tobaccos. Major issues such as American Telephone and General Motors declined while Allied Chemical and Pullman reported notable May results.

New York NRA Senate U. S. Gypsum Fairbanks-Morse Philip Morris Radio Inland Steel American Telephone North American Chrysler Allied Chemical U. S. Smelting General Motors U. S. Steel Mullins Manufacturing U. S. Steel Corporation Pullman Company Congress

Market Report: Stocks Firm and Commodities Mixed

New York stocks firm with late buying. bonds steady and U S governments improving. Curb and utilities ease or decline. foreign exchanges quiet with narrow rates. Cotton and sugar mixed with trade buying. coffee steady. Chicago wheat firm on lower visible supply. corn up on poor weather. Cattle and hogs slow with current tops noted for steer and hog prices.

New York U. S Chicago

Grain Prices Show Mixed Early Strength in Chicago Trade

Chicago grain prices opened firm with wheat and corn advancing after an initial mix. July wheat bid 83 5-8 to 84 3-4, corn and oats moved higher, while oats rose 1 2 to 7 8 and provisions held steady or slipped slightly from Saturday's figures.

Chicago

Foreign exchange rates and notes and stray botany fact

Foreign exchange rates are listed for Great Britain France Italy and a wide range of nations with demand and cable figures. The piece also notes Montreal and New York currency references. A stray botany line claims hydrangeas descend from roses and all present flowers from buttercups per plant authorities.

New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Hungary Rumania Argentine Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Hongkong Mexico City Montreal

First Liberty Loan Bonds Redeemed After 1935 Call

Hallmark Treasury notice announces redemption of all outstanding First Liberty Loan Bonds of 1932 to 1947 on June 15 1985. Interest ceases the same day. Details on surrender to be provided in a Treasury circular. Holders of June 1935 calls may exchange part for other US government bonds before the date. Henry Morgenthau Jr Secretary of the Treasury.

First Liberty Loan First Liberty Loan Treasury Department United States

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