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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

8

Germany Again Conducts Raids Targeting Jews Homes

Germany intensifies police raids not only on cafes and theaters but also on Jews homes amid a harsher anti semitic campaign. A new decree narrows what constitutes Jewish owned businesses and extends restrictions. Berlin Jews grow nervous as raids spread from the west end to poorer districts. American newspaper men were detained during raids but released after brief detention, with officials saying most detainees were freed overnight.

Berlin West End Espe

Warfront Atrocities Report In Sino Japanese Conflict

A grim overview describes guerrilla bands terrorizing civilians while Chiang Kai-shek struggles to bind Chinese forces at Chungking. Japanese bombing devastates Canton and southern China, with thousands killed or wounded and many detainees examined by police. Rumors claim 1,000 held. Goering decree prompts Jewish asset reporting. Berlin and others create segregated “For Jews Only” zones in parks.

Hermann Wilhelm Goering Berlin

New Epilepsy Treatment From Forgotten Drug Store

A new epilepsy treatment emerged from repurposed chemicals stored by major firms. Doctors Merritt and Putnam tested about 100 rare compounds, including diphenylhydantoin once shelved as a sleeping aid. In trials on 142 patients with grand mal epilepsy the drug halted attacks in about 80 percent, though ongoing preventive use may be needed.

Putnam Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press San Francisco American Medical Association H. Houston Merritt M. D Tracy J. Putnam Boston City Hospital Harvard Medical School Parke, Davis and Company Detroit Harvard

Travels 100000 Miles on Water but Never at Sea

New York June 117 A man named John T Parker aged 70 retires after 21 years guarding New York bay aboard the government cutter to meet incoming miners at quarantine. He has bowled along the harbor to 22000 ships and never sailed the ocean. He will not voyage at sea for leisure because his wife dislikes the sea and he would not travel alone.

New York John T. Parker New York Bay Parker

Birds to color hats with feathers and plumes return

Hollywood fashion today signals feathers and bird plumage to appear on women’s hats next spring. Designer Orry Kelly predicts lark inspired ornaments will trend, with plumes returning in fall and winter, promising bold millinery for the season.

Hollywood Fum Orry Kelly

Health director discusses work and plans clinic in Lake Providence

Dr F A Williams, director of the East Carroll parish health unit, spoke to local American Legion auxiliary members about the unit in the parish and a proposed tonsil clinic run by a committee of parish civic groups. Mrs Margaret Newman presented a Polandea class exhibit at Lake Providence High. The auxiliary praised Mrs Harry Blount for child welfare work and endorsed Mrs John Paul Jones of Simsboro for department president. Officers named by the nominating committee include Grady Wyly president and H L Van Valkenburgh first vice president. Delegates to the department convention in Lafayette next month are S R Wall and Grady Wyly with Doyle Hill. alternates H L Van Valkenburgh, W C Lyon, A J Wyly.

Lake Providence F. A. Williams East Carroll Parish American Legion Auxiliary Margaret Newman Fidae Lake Providence High School Poland Harry Blount John Paul Jones Simsboro Grady Wyly H. L. van Valkenburgh Melville Johnson E. C. Frenz Lafayette S. R. Wall Doyle Hill W. C. Lyon A.J. Wyly

Norris Schrader unit elects officers in Tullos Louisiana

At a regular Norris Schrader unit No. 198 American Legion auxiliary meeting in Tullos Louisiana officers were elected: Mrs. J. M. Beebe president, Mrs. Ben Hadwin vice president, Mrs. J. L. Allison secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Lester Weems historian, Mrs. J. C. Hennigan sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Nettie Varnell chaplain.

Tullos Norris Schrader American Legion Auxiliary J. M. Beebe Ben Hadwin J. L. Allison Lester Weems J. C. Hennigan Nettie Varnell

Condition improves for Mrs. Clarke in Fairbanks hospital

The condition of Mrs. George H. Clarke of Fairbanks improved after a major operation at St. Francis sanitarium. Friday reports say she is much better, and visitors will be limited for several days.

George H. Clarke Fairbanks St. Francis Sanitarium Mrs. Clarke

Work of Moving Town Begins Soon Engineer Assorts

J R Adams assistant state engineer for the fifth Louisiana levee district said Vidalia town moves could start late July or early August after clearing 450 titles. WPA labor likely for new town with sewerage sidewalks and paved streets. survey work complete and moving to begin soon with broad government and state cooperation.

Vidalia Adams State Engineers Department

Theft of Chickens Reported to Police

Police investigated a Wednesday night theft of two chickens from Mrs. Fred Koch at 2903 Lee Avenue. Officers L G Parker and D J Bedsole found no trace and urged officers to watch for the birds.

Fred Koch Lee Avenue

Real Estate Transfers in Ouachita Parish

Yesterday at the Ouachita parish clerk of court office George R Williams sold to Edmond A Guyton Jr lot 22 block 1 Tippit and Cobbs second addition Monroe for 2000 dollars. Flanders L Shackelford Sr sold to Flanders L Shackelford Jr et als a three fifths interest in lot 10 square 42 Filhiols first addition Monroe for 600 dollars. Edward Jenner physician musician and poet is listed as the discoverer of vaccination.

Ouachita Parish George R. Williams Edmond A. Guyton, Jr Tippit Cobb Monroe Flanders L. Shackelford, Sr Flanders L. Shackelford, Jr Als Filhiol

Turnley Rites Held Today for James Turnley 83

The funeral of James McCoy Turnley age 83, of 1619 Jackson Street, was held at his residence Friday at 10 am. Rev. W C Scott officiated with interment in Hasley Cemetery. Pallbearers were A W Riggs O G Elliott J C Hassell Fred Hanna Harvey Trousdale and W H Armstrong. He lived in Ouachita parish 45 years, ran a plantation near Monroe, and is survived by three sons and three daughters including George Turnley Amarillo James Turnley San Antonio Newton Turnley Alexandria Mrs R R Branch Monroe Miss Martha Turnley Harrisburg Pa and Mrs N W Tate McComb Miss.

James McCoy Turnley Jackson Street W. C. Scott First Methodist Church Hasley Cemetery A. W. Riggs O. G. Elliott J. C. Hassell Fred Hanna Harvey Trousdale W. H. Armstrong Turnley Ouachita Parish

Three Mile Inn Reopens With Modern Comforts

The Forest room at Three Mile Inn near De Siard road now offers a beautiful, comfortable setting with a revolving chandelier and a healthful cool air from a new air conditioning unit. Refreshments are on the house at Saturday night dances, with Swinging Commodores providing music for the evening and Sunday 5 PM to 9 PM chicken dinners.

Three Mile Inn DeSiard Road Commodores

Chinese banker Tsang Tsong-Sze shot dead in Shanghai

Tsang Tsong-Sze, manager of the bank of communications and prominent Chinese financier, was shot and killed while walking in the French concession Shanghai. An unidentified assassin fled the scene. The report also notes a 542 mile nonstop air mail route entirely within Texas.

Shanghai Tsang Tsong-Sze Bank of Communications United States Texas

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