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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
4
The article argues that inheritance often leads to rapid spending, urging parents to teach children early saving habits. It stresses regular bank deposits, budgeting a portion of earnings, and planning for future needs such as illness, home life, and potential business ventures to prevent dependence on charity.
The Plymouth selectmen oppose moving Plymouth Rock for a national convention exhibit. The idea, proposed by a Cleveland man, drew cautious note amid wider memories of past relocations like Philadelphia's Liberty Bell trip. Officials warned against disturbing historic monuments and local sentiment.
The piece chronicles M. Marcel, born Grateau, who created the Marcel wave boosting global fame and wealth. It notes his influence on hair styling from 1872 onward, clients like Mme Nellie Melba, a royal commission for 1000 francs, and his later life as a gentleman farmer.
June arrives with longer days and vacations ahead. The essay notes outdoor sports, parks, and swimming as people seek time outside after a harsh winter. It comments on calendar certainty versus weather variability and touches on European war preparations and debt collection in a brisk, opinionated tone.
A columnist notes bird glasses sold daily by an optician and argues hobbies keep the mind alive. He cites bird study, cameras, and field observation as ways to stay mentally alert, contending life in a routine destroys curiosity and learning.
A poem twice titled The Glee Club by George Felliston contrasts halves of the world with playful lines. It questions human behavior and ends with a quip about beach gulls and pelicans noting humans in a molting season.
A humorous exchange from the tavern records a patron waiting for the remaining half of a chicken. The proprietor quips he will only finish the meal once another order is placed, joking he cannot wring the neck of half a chicken.
Walter cautions a partner about cleaning a plate with a napkin during a meal while Luneher-Beg apologizes, noting it’s a force of habit from his experience as a baseball umpire.
People discuss Bjones as absent minded while Powell recalls a $21 loan from three years ago. The speaker notes Bjones frequently asks about repayment when they meet.
Mrs. Talkingham complains that her new maid miscommunicates, telling Mrs. Boreleigh she is out when she is in, after a previous instruction to tell the same. The scene highlights a comical error in household staff communication.
Flora-Max has more money than he can spend and Fauna contemplates how she could help the poor fellow with his fortunes.
A collage of quotes on books, politics, religion, and social norms. It mentions a thrifty policeman, Sir James Jeans, Norman Thomas, Washington, education, advertising, a mail order coon dog, names and reputations, and a revealing look at the Black Legion.
A reminiscence about Charles M. Hamilton of Ripley New York and his shift from New York politics to Kansas oil business. Hamilton influenced a “Stop Landon” movement, maintained old Republican ties, and helped land Roy A. Roberts and John D. M. Hamilton’s roles, rallying upstate editors.
Reports describe killer whales hunting larger orcas, tearing out their tongues, and swallowing seals and smaller prey whole. The grisly behavior highlights apex predator impact in marine ecosystems.
In Ferriday Louisiana on June 18 Miss Enola Calhoun was chosen to represent Ferriday in the state pageant for the Miss Louisiana title. She will compete at Shreveport for Miss Louisiana and may advance to Atlantic City for Miss America. The local pageant featured 38 entrants and was sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary with Ferriday business firm sponsorship. A kiddie review crowned Diane Cross and Mary Lou Lancaster for ages 18 months to four years.
John R. Reeves of Drew Mississippi is held in connection with the murder of Clarence Renfrew near Dermott Arkansas on June 6. Homer Peterkin of Monroe is exonerated of any connection after affidavits show he was in Haynesville. Dewey Mobley and Merle Easterling wed at Bastrop on June 15. Mildred born to Mr and Mrs H C Baker of West Monroe.
Associate pastor of Monroe Nazarene church travels to Kansas City Missouri for the general convention of the Women's Missionary Society and the general assembly of the Church of the Nazarene.
A playful note on Pahson described as a party good man yet sharp at times and dull when not alert. The piece blends local wit with regional dialect to sketch character.
An article urges safer summer feeding for babies and kids, stressing refrigeration of milk, boiling milk, reducing feeding amounts by a fifth to one-sixth, and increasing fluids. It advises adjusting fat content, limiting ice cream, and using plain boiled water if vomiting or diarrhea occurs, with doctor consultation for any major changes.
Miss Sylvia Pemberton uses a hand made loom crafted over a century ago by her ancestors to teach weaving at Iberia junior college. The historic loom remains a centerpiece of the college’s craft program and family legacy.
Studio property scouts recover authentic period furnishings and treasures from tales of emperors and revolutionaries. Imperial wash basins, Napoleonic desks, Vatican cabinets, and a boatload of antiques enrich studios with documented provenance while guarding finer pieces in vaults.
A vivid tour of Coney Island compares the Streets of Paris to the slums of Paris and surveys Luna Park and the midway. Readers learn of rides like The Cyclone and The Bug House, grim headliners such as Richards Hauptmann and Dillinger, and colorful figures from Mme Stavisky to Eva Ortega amid a bustling, tawdry seaside spectacle.
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