This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
10
A June report from San Francisco by Howard W. Blakeslee notes million volt X rays created with gold and lead electrodes may aid cancer treatment. The article discusses the early use at Memorial Hospital and potential impact on radiotherapy.
Boston doctor Richard Dresser reports results from 26 abdominal cancers treated with million-volt rays filtered by four millimeters lead four copper and one aluminum. Compared with 400,000 volt X-rays, the million-volt rays were cooler and produced less back and lateral scattering. In seven cases tumors disappeared or nearly disappeared, while nine had partial disappearance and pain relief. ten showed no effect. Doctors note possible selective action but remain unsure.
Reverend J T Walters of Ruston, state Baptist missionary, aided in Central Baptist vacation Bible school. He preached at New Light Baptist Church near Bosco on Sunday afternoon and filled the pulpit at the Bosco Baptist Church at 7 30 p m the same day.
Miss Robbie Lee Smith floor superintendent of nurses at Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic was reported seriously ill on Monday and may need an operation in coming days. Monroe attorney Tom Davenport was admitted to the clinic last Saturday and Monday his condition was said to be somewhat improved.
In Liverpool on June 13, Mrs Esther Taylor, 29, gave birth to quadruplets three boys and a girl. The healthy babies join four existing children in the Taylor family.
War ren Pa June 13. Seneca Indians confront white cloth signals marking the Allegheny River flood control plan. A giant dam at Kinzua would flood three Seneca reservations in New York and Pennsylvania, threatening Cornplanter land and ancestral graves. Chiefs and elders voice resolve to stay despite displacement, while some younger members question relocation offers.
Washington June 13 Special Agglutination blood tests for Bangs disease found 1 291 cattle diseased in 483 herds totaling 9 246 head among 27 789 cattle in 6 036 Louisiana herds tested in April The program since July 1 1934 has tested 595 701 head in 83 319 herds in Louisiana with oner 32 502 diseased cattle in 8 087 herds and 321 562 head in 75 232 herds free.
Mrs. R. E. Haynes on a farm six miles from West Monroe reports Ouachita Parish has its first cotton blooms this season. The note signals early field activity and marks a local agricultural milestone for Ouachita Parish producers.
Mrs W T Robertson 77 of 100 Dixie street died at home after a short illness. Funeral held in Ruston at 5 p m at the residence of Mrs W B Hales with interment in Ruston cemetery. Survived by husband four children Cary Robertson Atlanta Ga David Robertson Erwinsville La Mrs E Mettis and Mrs R L Reese, a brother and sister.
The funeral of Sallie Clytia Simpson six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs S C Simpson 609 Grammont Street was held at the National Funeral Home with Rev L T Hastings and Rev R T Watson officiating. Interment in old city cemetery. Surviving are the parents maternal grandparents H A Jasper paternal grandparents Frank Simpson. Robert Ray McGrew one day old son of Mr and Mrs E D McGrew Cypress died late Sunday night. Funeral in Cypress cemetery Monday morning. Surviving are parents and one brother George D McGrew. Rev C B Gates officiated. Lucile Ramsey Ansley 19 died Thursday morning at sanitarium in Shreveport services at Union church Ansley interment Ansley cemetery. Surviving are parents H C Ramsey and four sisters Marie Mildred Sybil Pauline. Kenneth Hammonds 17 months died Saturday funeral Sunday 11 a m at Longstraw church interment Longstraw cemetery. Surviving are parents and twin brother Keith in Ruston hospital.
Democratic voters in Alabama's third district decide tomorrow between veteran New Dealer Henry B. Steagall and political newcomer J Hubert Fermer in a key election in Birmingham.
About 2000 carloads of potatoes are used in the United States during a typical season. The figure reflects strong demand across markets, with distribution spanning several regions and affecting producers, shippers, and retailers nationwide.
President Roosevelt hosted Senator Gillette of Iowa to a five course luncheon at the White House as they discussed the Iowa primary in which Gillette defeated Wearin. The meeting suggested administration support for anti-Roosevelt Democrats and hinted at party unity versus the court bill debate.
Brussels June 13. The third series of earth shocks in three days awakened Relgians early today but caused no damage. A sharp quake lasting about three seconds was followed 11 minutes later by a barely perceptible tremor. Slight shocks may continue for days between Brussels and the sea, at Uccle observatory. The worst quake occurred Saturday with three killed and about 20 injured.
Baton Rouge June 13 Mrs Conrad Lecoq editor of the Pointe Coupe Banner New Roads and president of the Louisiana Press association was elected delegate to represent Louisiana weekly newspapers at the National Editorial association convention to be held next week at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
Local prize drive lists items to be awarded including Monogram Coffee set, Royal Crown cola by Nehi Bottling, 25 pounds Domino sugar by American Sugar Refining, flowers from two shops, Morton salt, cleansing and beauty creams, Snowdrift, Wesson oil, Blue Plate shrimp, Omega flour, a decorated cake, bathroom cabinet, Sur-Jes, a large ham, Best Foods products, and Peck's items.
Miss Frances Perkins United States secretary of labor told the international labor conference that American industrial relations are not a system of strife and that the US has much to learn from others on working conditions and labor relations. She said US relations are now more stable than 20 years ago with far fewer strikes.
The preparation relieves itching burning and discomfort from ringworm and related dermatitis when used as antiseptic and germicidal dressing. Available in 25c and 10c sizes, to be used with Black and White Skin Soap.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.