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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1937

Page

5

Searchers comb brush for clues in Parsons case

Ten investigators searched near the Alice McDowell Parsons home at Stony Brook New York to uncover leads in the disappearance of Mrs Parsons reported last Wednesday. Authorities described the hunt as a thorough effort to solve the case and urged any information related to her movements prior to her vanishing.

Stony Brook N.Y Bruh Alice McDowell Parsons Ates Society Earl J. Comeneller Anter Ates Parsons William H. Parsons Frank McDowell Alice Parsons Stony Brook N. 2

Preacher who married Duke resigns from post in England

Rev. R. Anderson Jardine, who officiated at the Duke of Windsor's wedding, resigns as vicar of St. Paul's Darlington. He plans a two month United States lecture tour described as holiday and lecture work. He says the move ends his pastorate, not his Church of England membership, and leaves for America soon.

Darlington Eng R. Anderson Jardine Duke of Windsor United States Monts America Jardine St. Paul's Church of England Chateau de Cande

Debtless Day as New Orleans Church Marks Mortgage Cancellation

In New Orleans on June 14 a notarial act canceled the mortgage on the First Methodist church. Dedication services yesterday celebrated the church being free of debt 31 years after construction and marked its 112th founding anniversary. Rev. William H. Wallace Jr. pastored the church. Bishop Hoyt M. Dobbs officiated.

New Orleans First Methodist William H. Wallace, Jr Hoyt M. Dobbs Shreveport

Weather Report Louisiana and Arkansas Data

Weather bulletin notes cloudy skies in Louisiana with possible local thundershowers in the southeast on Tuesday. Coastal areas expect gentle southerly winds. Arkansas forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with showers likely in the north and cooler temperatures in the northeast portion through Tuesday.

Louisiana

Five Injured in Weekend Accidents Near Monroe

Five persons were injured in accidents over the weekend in and near Monroe. Names include Mrs. Lara Rogers 25 proprietor of the Kingfish Inn and M Anderson of Shreveport. Mrs. Rogers treated at St Francis sanitarium with a head cut and belly bruises after being struck by H L Johnson Jr. No charges filed. Anderson suffered scalp laceration and contusions when his car overturned near Rayville. Others also treated at St Francis then released.

Monroe Lara Rogers Kingfish Inn DeSiard Street Fe, M. Anderson Shreveport Ted Pardue Downsville WC. Fisher Anderson Pardue Rogers St. Francis Sanitarium H. L. Johnson, Jr Lee Avenue Johnson Rayville

Rita Johnson Tapped for Jean Harlow Role in Re-take

Rita Johnson, film player and former stage actress, may take the screen role once played by Jean Harlow who was stricken with a fatal illness. The studio revealed Johnson was tested for the part for a re-take of the unfinished production.

Rita Johnson Jean Harlow Miss Johnson

Basque Refugees Reach France as Spanish Siege Intensifies

On two ships in Bordeaux and Pauillac to Leningrad Basque children are evacuated while Franco directs a major push near Bilbao. Basque forces counterattack near Fica as government defenders brace the suburbs of the Basque capital amid heavy fighting and evacuations.

France Bilban Pittsburgh Francisco Franco Ban Ring Santa Marina Bilhao Bordeaux Sontay Pauiliac Leningrad Balbao Santander Nervion River Fica Bul

France Bank Hikes Discount To Check Gold Outflows

Paris June 14 The Bank of France raised the discount rate to 6 percent for the first time since January 28 and boosted other rates by 2 percent to curb gold withdrawals as critics of Premier Leon Blum’s socialist cabinet accuse a capitalist ring of sabotaging the socialization program. The government seeks about 20 billion francs by year end to cover budget needs as Blum convenes his cabinet to debate extraordinary financial measures.

Paris Bank of France France Leon Blum People's Front Blum

Confederate veteran buried in New Orleans page 10

Charles P. Jones a 93 year old retired attorney and Confederate officer died Saturday in New Orleans He was born in Pulaski Tennessee and served as aide to General Bushrod R Johnson later a line captain He is believed to be the last member of the original Ku Klux Klan Survivors include daughter Cora R Jones son Charles P Jones associate editor of the Times Picayune and brother Edward S Jones.

New Orleans Charles P. Jones Army of the Confederacy Pulaski Tenn Bushrod R. Johnson Ku Klux Klan Cora R. Jones The Times-Picayune Edward S. Jones

Officer Slain and Six Wounded in Alabama Church Shooting

Deputy Sheriff Andrew Dutton was killed and six others wounded in a gun battle at Owens Chapel church near Moulton Alabama. Bert Retherford severely injured, Lorene Porter mortally wounded yet survived, and two women from Decatur treated for injuries. Sheriff Byars stated the incident followed a disturbance call.

Moulton Ala Owens Chapel Church Andrew Dutton Bert Retherford Dutton G. C. Byarts Bertha Perry Lorene Porter Decatur Elton Blankenship Robert Sampson Willan White Bears Little Church Byars

Film strike ends as painters return to work

Hollywood report says the seven weeks old film strike ended with the last of about 1,000 painters scenic artists hairdressers and make-up artists resuming duties after a settlement reached last week.

Hollywood

C L Drew Dies At Residence In West Monroe Funeral Today

C L Drew aged 76 a scion of a noted North Louisiana family died at his West Monroe home on Ladner Avenue after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the residence with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Rev EO Huntterry and Rev T Hastings officiated. Born September 10 1860 in Shreveport he lived much of his life in Minden and later owned a farm near Ouachita Parish. He married Miss Fete Morgan of Shreveport and had a wide influence in Louisiana and Arkansas communities.

C. L. Drew North Louisiania Harman A. Drew Louisian TD Ladner Avenue West Monroe Riverside EO Bo Hunteferry First Baptist Shurch A T. Hastings First Bannet Church Marne Ed Harrell Charles al Parker Lass Langford M. T. Stephens Laewis Slate Comrad Cage Mr. Crosaw Shreveport Minden Fete Morgan Ouachita Parch Soindoa Arkansas Fairey Thomas H. Drew Arkinsas CL. Drew Northwest Louisiaa Qeachita

Tragedy as Truck Submersion Causes Dual Drownings

Two people died when a truck sank beneath water on a highway near Sorrento Louisiana. Mr and Mrs Gouimbe of Baton Rouge were on an outing from New Orleans and were pulled from the submerged vehicle after it overturned in about four feet of water. A boy on the excursion performed artificial resuscitation on Mrs Gouimbe for two hours. Sheriff says the truck likely skidded off the pavement. no witnesses reported.

Baton Rouge J i. Gouimbe New Orleans Cou Sud Aurine Highway Ssrrenta Coumbe Moutemb

Lightning Strikes Church at Algiers New Gobeans

A church in Algiers suffered a lightning strike causing a damaged cornice and concrete tower. Eyewitnesses described a thunderous expansion sound and stones rising as the building resisted the bolt. Fire crews reported hazards but no injuries.

Algiers

W D King Rites Held Monday

Obituary notices W D King funeral conducted Monday in New Orleans area. Died after long illness following an operation. survived by two sons and several siblings. Burial details given, with reference to local church and community figures.

Family's Friend ry s og Ch Wie shien Gg A

The readable fragments mention a family and a friend with unclear names and places. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable organizations. No definite actions or dates are present to summarize into a clear news item.

Clinton Resident Killed by Officer

A Clinton resident was fatally shot by a police officer in a confrontation that is under investigation. The incident prompted a response from local authorities and a review of the officer’s actions is underway.

Clinton

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