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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
5
The article asserts flag day symbolizes peace freedom and opportunity for all Americans abroad and at home. It argues loyalty to the flag unifies 120 million people across parties factions and races, linking the emblem to national identity and protecting rights.
The Church Life Insurance corporation reports a national business survey showing 92 percent of respondents notice improved business and 74 percent call it a decided upturn. After noting gains, the report cites government action uncertainty as the main obstacle to further recovery and cites securities act and politics as concerns. The piece cautions survey limits and stresses varied opinions on causes and hurdles.
An editorial argues against group endorsements by bodies like the General Federation of Women’s Clubs noting the diversity of member opinion. It urges independent member decisions and criticizes the “organized voice” as a loud but poor listener while humorously addressing misunderstanding of women.
A fragmentary note from the Bell Syndicate collection presents a provocative correspondence teaser. The text references a June 2 1923 Chicago hotel moment and a question about lodging at the World’s Fair versus a private companion, attributed to Nancy.
John Blake reflects on grudges and human unkindness from goat encounters to quarrels. He urges letting go of grievances to gain serenity and peace of mind, noting life with neighbors requires choosing calm over bitterness.
The speaker recalls old fashioned words like halcyon hour cherished from past verses. Nostalgic thoughts arise as memories of halcyon days and old poems and songs evoke gentle, lingering sentiment.
A footpad tells a companion to take a watch but spare a lock of the fiancée's hair, while the other agrees to keep it to provoke jealousy. The exchange reveals a petty, personal theft and taunting motive.
Old Pa and Old Ma quarrel over unpaid debts from Homer Stubblefield. Pa claims he already raised an allowance twice and will not provide more. Ma defends the young man, urging leniency and consideration of his youth.
Jim asks if Friday is unlucky and Pat replies with playful denial. The exchange hints at superstition and personal superstitions about finances on Fridays.
Dialogue shows Peewee and Oldbatch sparring about leadership and obedience with biting wit. The exchange implies tensions over control and personal dignity within a marriage and social roles.
Wartime espionage act cited as Navy agents seek papers and explosives formula from Bader's luggage. Coroner sworn to secrecy. Only one other company was asked to bid on the explosive contract, with two copies made. Names and funeral details for Mrs. Tucker and others noted in Monroe and Bernice.
Claude Lord aged 51 prominent Baskin planter died at his residence on Wednesday morning. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 at his home with Reverend Keys officiating. Interment in Union church cemetery. Survived by widow and children Myrtle Arnold Velma Faye Mary Lee Lois Stella. brother Louis Lord of Baskin and sister Mrs Jennie Pratt of Shreveport.
Robert S Richardson a Monroe native died at his Arisota Missouri home on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements were not learned. He is survived by his widow formerly Miss Fannie Broadway of Monroe four sons one daughter four sisters including Mrs. Waite of Chicago Mrs. Porter Mrs. Crook of Dallas and Miss Daisy Richardson and a cousin Mrs. Sallie R Ruffin.
Recreation officials weigh whether Monroe's five playgrounds stay afternoon sessions 4 to 6 or shift to morning 9 to 11 30. The board outlined nine summer events with chairmen named for model boat and airplane contests lantern parade doll show pageant field day visitors day and more.
William B. Taylor 72 died yesterday afternoon at 5 50 at his home 214 North Eighth Street. Funeral arrangements had not been made Thursday morning. He is survived by son Arthur Taylor Springfield Oregon daughter Ella Peters Granbury Texas two sisters Betty Darby Longview Texas M J Ellicott Monroe and brother John Taylor Longview.
Ather Hale age 20 of Sun Nyside plantation near Lake Bruen in Tensas parish was buried near St. Joseph. Last rites were conducted by Rev. J. D. Fomby of St. Joseph and Waterproof.
A nurse and doctor recount a delirious moment where Mr von Spuds swallowed a mouth thermometer, with relief that the patient did not escape necessary surgery.
In Delhi Louisiana municipal election J B Smith the Democratic nominee won the mayoralty with 144 votes to 44 for incumbent C E Wiggins Wiggins had lost the May primary and ran as an independent The other Democratic nominees were elected without opposition including J M Lane marshal J H Hart C C Cutler B Skidmore George E Cason and George Rundell for aldermen W P Crawford A J Cason and George K Anding joined the city Democratic executive committee
A garbled note mentions Hanbone’s and a new cashier. References to Dita Lors, lookin, and week’s time appear as unreadable phrases. The readable words point to a local店 event but lack clear actions or outcomes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia L. Tucker 69 who died after a long illness were held at her residence on Washington Street. The Rev. L T Hastings officiated with interment at Shiloh Cemetery near Bernice. Surviving are her husband eight children four sisters and numerous relatives.
F C Harp of 209 Bry avenue fell about 15 feet from the Bry avenue parish school bus barn roof. He was taken to St Francis sanitarium for observation after an X ray showed no broken bones. Doctors awaited further evaluation of possible injuries.
Rev. L Menard succeeds the late Rev L Enant as chaplain at St Francis Sanitarium and Training School for Nurses and arrives to assume duties. E G Thomas left for Brownsville Tenn for a two week visit. Mrs Carl McCoy and children visited W M Washburn then returned home. Mrs J B Evans traveled to Carton Meridiaa Miss Atlanta and Columbia. Miss Lelia Ducerneau arrives to visit Miss Camille Parker. Tigers hyenas and panther imitate animal calls.
Radio network listings show daily program slots for NBC and CBS with detailed times and acts across East Midwest and West regions. The note covers basic coast to coast schedule changes and program lineups including concerts dramas sports and news periods.
In New York Paul Harrison discusses Hollywood style blending in live theater with translucent backdrops and on screen interludes. He promotes full scale street scenes, synchronized sound, and famous stars appearing as film stills, while noting surrealist cinema and its contrast to traditional realism.
Hollywood glimpses show Dolores Del Rio hosting visitors and George Brent chatting with a child on set. Verree Teasdale takes a vacation while Aic Donnelly finishes her novel and Mary Russell attends costume fittings. Universal adapts One More River with Colin Clive and Diana Wynyard among cast.
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