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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
3
Rev H W Jerrett preached that death came from sin and God did not create death. He urged a new birth to overcome death and said 6,000 years of sin explain mortality. The revival theme Thursday night at 7 45 p m centered on Driven Out.
Diary notes credit S.S.5. for restoring vitality and color as the speaker recovers strength. The ad urges not to rush healing and suggests a natural course with 8.8.8. Blood Tonic to address pale tiredness and potential anemia, claiming broad consumer approval.
Aged 75 year old Harriett Sails died in a fire at her two room cabin on the Cole plantation near Sterlington late Wednesday night. Coroner Irving J. Wolff and a deputy investigated the scene on Thursday as witnesses described the blaze progressing before help arrived. Skeleton fragments near her bed suggest she may have died in bed or while attempting to escape as the roof collapsed.
Chicago June 11 Merchants managers and personnel directors at the National Retail Dry Goods association mid year meeting discussed firing an employee painlessly. The terms used include employee in trance and involuntary exit with warnings and conferences before termination. Personal delivery by a supervisor was recommended and 5 p.m. Saturday as a proposed time.
George R Barousse was appointed by Governor Richard W Leche to replace Mrs A N Beret as registrar of voters in Jeff Davis parish. The change was announced today in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
Radio network lineup across the nation listing programs in Central Eastern and Pacific time zones with time slots for music talks news and orchestras. Stations across East Midwest West North and Mountain regions share schedules including Gene Arnold Martha and Hal Clyde Barrie and Bob Crosby orchestras.
Paramount presents Palm Springs with Frances Langford and Smith Ballew, filmed at the resort. Langford plays a society debutante who masquerades as an English noblewoman to marry a playboy, thwarted by her father. The Moon's Our Home stars Margaret Sullavan and Henry Fonda, a globe trotter romance resolved through mistaken identities and reconciliation.
In Topeka plans for a noisy convention mobilize as 70 railroad flares are ordered for possible use. Mayor Barrett calls for a daytime ovation at the statehouse and a nighttime tribute at the Landon residence. Governor Landon expresses hope for a harmonious Republican platform and blocks Cleveland travel.
Antonio Romano 62 president of the Malaga provincial parliament and top Socialist was shot dead in Malaga. Street battles erupted between Socialist and Syndicalist factions. a Socialist club was attacked and a man wounded. Government said rightist groups were crushed in seven provinces as authorities tightened precautions. In Malaga, 110000 farmers ended a long strike for higher prices and wages for agricultural workers.
Mrs. Bob Burns of Monroe dies on Thursday after years of ill health. She was born and raised in Monroe, daughter of Matthew Wood and Ella De Graffenreid before marriage. A longtime business and social figure, she belonged to the First Presbyterian church and Lions Club. Surviving: husband. sisters Mrs J B Carlton and Mrs C R Russell of Monroe. brothers Dr C C Wood of Many and William T Wood of Memphis Tennessee.
The mayor and companions praised the president’s address noting a moving scene as the United States marine band played the national anthem. The president spoke plainly, assuredly, and without partisan rhetoric, stressing the nation’s changing economy social and educational needs.
A liquid preparation Siticide penetrates under the cuticle to kill scabies parasites in thirty minutes. It is advertised as immediately effective against the parasitic itch. Sold by all druggists or sent direct for 60c. Commerce, Ga. (adv.)
Dr. D. J. Hirsch and Fred Williamson, editorial leaders, joined mayor on the platform with 200 regional officials from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. A large Monroe delegation filled the audience as the mayor, amid handshakes, delivered remarks in a memorable, dignified appearance.
Governor J Richard W Leche proclaims the warm season a teatless period and urges Louisiana men to discard coats for public health and comfort. He praises female attire choices and notes coats are unnecessary in hot weather.
Morris Coats of ward seven near Jonesboro road was arrested on a warrant from J. T. Hubbard charging larceny of a hog valued at $3. Coats posted a $100 bond for release.
A bloodhound led posse and state police scouring three miles north of St Peter for Frank Gibson a convicted murderer and one of four fugitives from the St Peter asylum. Authorities tracking him hope to close in soon while the other three Barker Karpis gang member Saroko and Reeder remain at large with leads scattered toward Ozark routes.
Dr Seise B Darrancott a longtime Marksville Louisiana dentist died yesterday of a heart attack at his home the death was reported from Marksville La He had practiced in the town for many years and was well known in the community.
Sufferers report relief after discovering tired kidneys as the cause of backaches. The copy describes kidneys filtering waste, urges flushing with Doan's Pills, notes long history of use, and claims millions benefited over 40 years.
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