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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1935

Page

3

Politics Called Serious Menace to Bar of State

A discussion on state bar politics and the danger of political control over bar admissions, noting Louisiana’s integrated act and itsboard governance. It cites Tulane degree recipients Charles Edward Clark and others, warning that political action may threaten professional standards and education.

Demos Dean Clark Louisiana Incorporated Bar Board of Governors Tulane Charles Edward Clark New Haven Birmingham Ala Cyril Glennon Melville New Orleans James Q Oscar Nixon Marion Talbot Chicago Charles Joseph Turck Danville George Hoyt Whipple Rochester N. Y

Shorts Parade Planned in West Point Inaugural Day

West Point Mississippi plans a novelty street parade in shorts to celebrate the factory nearing completion. The event marks an inaugural day with a lighthearted community gathering and curiosity from locals.

West Point Miss

One Killed and Six Injured in Garage Blast

A deadly blast at a temporary Triumph Fuses and Fireworks emergency plant in a garage of J. Ben Decker wounded six and killed one. Deputy Sheriff J. E. Racine ordered a thorough inquiry as officials probe the explosion, the second fatal incident in ten days, following a June 4 blast at a Victory Fireworks plant that killed one and injured 12.

Triumph Fuses and Fireworks Company J. Ben Decker J. E. Racine Victory Fireworks and Special Company

Priests Ordained at St Josephs Abbey Covington

The Rev. Robert V. LaPlace of New Orleans and the Rev. John LeBlanc of Lafayette were ordained to the priesthood in Covington yesterday by Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel. The ceremony took place at St. Joseph's abbey nearby.

Covington Robert V. LaPlace New Orleans John LeBlanc Lafayette Joseph Francis Rummel St. Joseph's Abbey Here

Stirring Sermon at Stone Ave Church by Rev Mary Perdue

Rev Mary E Perdue of Atlanta Texas delivered a stirring revival sermon at Stone Avenue Methodist Protestant church. The theme was the miracle of the loaves and fishes and the need to surrender all to Jesus to receive divine blessing. Daily service hours are 10 a m and 7 45 p m.

Mary E. Perdue Atlanta Tex Stone Avenue God Jesus

Farmers Expect Fat Pocketbook as Crops Revive in Some States

A southern crop mood improves with late but hopeful prospects. Tennessee reports late planting due to rain but predicts gains in lespedeza. soy hay loss offset by rainfall. Georgia notes satisfactory conditions under Commissioner Lindbergh. Oklahoma wheat outlook brightens by May rains to about 4 million dollars more in value. Texas sees late cotton but above normal corn and mixed grain yields.

O. E. van Cleave Tennessee Georgia Thomas M. Linder Oklahoma K. D. Blood Federal Panhandle Texas

Serial numbers of ransom bills in Weyerhaeuser case released

Serial numbers for every silver certificate in the $200,000 ransom for George Weyerhaeuser were provided by the FBI to the Monroe police yesterday. The bills, in five ten and twenty dollar denominations, do not appear in a simple consecutive sequence but range roughly from L10000034A to L35979275A.

George Weyerhaeuser Tacoma Wash Monroe Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washington, D. C

Peace and military strength theme from President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt, amid a large gathering of army leaders including Secretary Dern, General MacArthur, and Major General Connor, defends a modest army aimed at tranquility and defense. He urges partial restoration of enlisted strength while emphasizing balance, unity, and democratic equality in military and naval institutions.

Dern Douglas MacArthur William D. Connor Academy Roosevelt United States Naval Academy

Obituary notices from Clarks and West Monroe area

Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. D C Curry 29 in a local hospital after a brief illness with funeral processes planned in Ran som addition West Monroe and Clarks old Bethel church with interment. Surviving include husband and two daughters plus mother from Baton Rouge. Additional notice covers Mrs Mamie Griffin 28 of West Monroe with funeral at Assembly of God tabernacle and burial in Hasley cemetery. Also funeral services for Joe H Ferrand 19 near Grayson held at Old Bethel church with interment. survivors include widow several daughters and two sons.

D. C. Curry R. H Watson Heard Street Ransom West Monroe Clarks Old Bethel Church Brown Paper Mill Irene Betty Curry Mattie Ott Baton Rouge Mamie Griffin Shreveport Assembly of God Tabernacle E. L. Tanner Hasley Cemetery Natchez J. B. Claughton Chicago Joe H. Ferrand Grayson Morris Columbia Old Bethel Cemetery Margaret Claunch Kelly Thomas McDonald Carrie Bell Jewel Maude Ferrand

Police Seek Harrison Davis In Fatal Shooting

Police search for Harrison Davis a 30 year old man described as very black with a scar on his right knee and weighing about 150 pounds. He is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Davis at 1307 Ouachita avenue shortly after midnight. The victim died after three chest and abdomen bullets from a .38 revolver. Pauline Tucker was living with Charles Davis and was involved in the incident.

Harrison Davis Eighth Street Charles Davis Ouachita Avenue Pauline Tucker Busby Meek Tucker

Police Seek Bastrop Resident A W Lamb Missing

Police here yesterday asked to be on the lookout for A. W. Lamb, about 65, a Bastrop resident reported missing.

A. W. Lamb

Missing Bastrop man Lamb reported due to personal difficulties

A Bastrop resident has been missing since last Wednesday. Lamb, a blacksmith and mechanical worker, is described as five feet eight, medium complexion, gray eyes, dark brown hair, and wearing false teeth. Family requests information. no charges against him.

Bastrop Lamb

Gift from The Palace for Father’s Day in Mens Shop

Father’s Day reminder to shop at The Palace Mens Shop where gift quality is highlighted. The message stresses the father figure and Palace brand appeal, aiming to thrill him with a carefully selected present.

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