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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
4
The article recalls that rural free delivery began 37 years ago with cautious experimental routes and slow uptake. It notes opposition from fourth class postmasters due to financial loss but highlights vast benefits for farm residents, comparing RFD with telephone and automobile as concurrent progress drivers benefiting rural life.
Stratosphere flying may transform aviation as Italy announces a high altitude section of the air force to train pilots test high altitude aircraft and study propulsion heating and respiration needs. Officials acknowledge much work remains before practical stratosphere navigation is possible.
The National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics showcased two key advances at Langley Memorial Laboratory Virginia. One reduces landing speed using high lift devices and new lateral control, enabling safer flight for high speed planes. The other boosts horsepower via a blower cooling a jacketed air cooled engine without enlarging size or weight.
The Agriculture Department reports the drought disaster in the west is serious but not likely to endanger national food supply. Federal steps are in place with Hopkins planning paid farm work and new relief measures. Conservation of food and water, protected wells and streams, and canning projects will aid victims.
John Blake argues that struggle drives progress in baseball, business, religion, and civilization. He likens human effort to plants, kittens, and workers who seek peace and food, warning that contentment leads to mental and physical dissolution.
Verse captures a speaker who once led alone now reflecting on companionship. He recalls watching others walk laugh and dream together while his own tears shine. The poem contrasts solitary longing with shared joy and the deep need for companionship.
In a brief exchange aboard a passenger train, two travelers joke about being in Kansas while awaiting rescue from a dangerous location. The conversation emphasizes a tense moment as they anticipate leaving the trestle or tunnel and the absence of a drink until they pass through.
Mr Neverwed asks if wife treats him the same after marriage. Mr Peck replies that before marriage a displeased wife would refuse to speak, implying changes in behavior after tying the knot.
In a humorous scene at the Gasoline Clinic Grassneck jokes about a tonic called Eleusinian Elixir. Old Doc Medicaster replies that one bottle boosts strength to work more and earn more, edging toward needing another bottle. The exchange ends with gratitude.
Kathryn compliments a unique hat as Kittye praises its originality. They discuss its one-of-a-kind nature and appeal, noting no other hat matches it in the world.
A speaker refuses to transport his wife’s cat long distance for a dime. He jokes about walking to Mexico or Alaska with the cat rather than accepting the offer. The brief exchange captures a rural, folksy vernacular.
A July 14 1933 letter from Jessie C to a motion picture director expresses strong self belief and claims of broad talents including sports and performance. He requests consideration despite no call and asserts he could write a compelling play rivaling Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Washington reports the death of many dairy cattle halting a USDA plan to promote dairy consumption including cheese. The piece traces 1927 1928 debates on tariffs and a proposed push by Eugene Meyer to make Americans eat more cheese, amid farm overproduction and price drops.
Daily articles note the long running Eat More Cheese drive has been postponed once more citing ongoing trouble with daily coverage. The brief hints at continued campaign delays reflect a persistent scheduling issue.
A farewell dance for members of CCC camp P-57 at Bastrop will be on Friday night on the Cherokee terrace of Hotel Frances. Only girls can attend and men are barred except camp members. Music by Lou Johnson and his Californians. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Robert Johnson and Robert Broad nax return from Tiago after visiting relatives and Monroe friends. Mrs A L Brown plans to leave July 1 for Indianapolis for two months. Mrs L Shepherd and Dorothy of Bloomington Ill visit Mrs J L Adams for two weeks. Patsy Haggood of Rayville visits Monroe. Mrs M H Marx and infant son head Sunday to Michigan beach for a summer stay.
Blanks and Breard Inc transfers to George Clerks Lot 3 Block 8 Wilson Williams addition Monroe for 1125 dollars. Blanks and Breard Inc transfers to Sherwood Boston Lot 12 Block 14 Wilson Williams addition Monroe for 850 dollars. Eighteen thousand teachers in Chile required to take examinations to test competence.
A fragmentary Alley humorous piece uses rural dialect to evoke family and community talk. Imagery centers on visits and birthday reflection, with cadence suggesting a playful monologue.
Joseph B. Harriman, once head of Harriman National Bank, is found guilty on 16 counts of falsifying bank records and misapplying funds totaling over 2.3 million dollars. Albert M. Austin is acquitted. Sentencing set for next Wednesday. Harriman faces up to 80 years in prison and fines.
A Wednesday update from Central Baptist Church notes the revival meeting is progressing well with strong personal commitments. Rev. R L Ross spoke on the Saving Power of the Blood and two young women joined the church after Tuesday night’s service. Tonight at 8 o’clock features further preaching and a possible Mercer quartet appearance.
Mamie E. Goodwin documents May contributions to the Mary Goss Home from multiple donors. The list includes food, cash, and supplies such as syrup 2.40, yard 0.50, five pounds meat 2.50, butter 1.25, pantry showers 3 and 2,50, sugar 0.59, lard 2, Vitalfood 2.50, cottonseed meal, and cash totaling 13.75. Expenses itemize groceries 7, laundry 1, plowing 3, bread 0.40, transportation 0.35.
Comprehensive listing of coast to coast radio networks and time slots. Includes national program blocks across East Midwest and West with dozens of shows and orchestras, tempo changes, and regional repeats. Names of programs hosts and orchestras appear alongside broadcast times across multiple time zones.
A bustling survey of Manhattan lifestyle trends covers bars reopening, summer fashion shifts with black trousers replacing white, and notable socialites like Liza Grey Chaplin and Doris Duke in romance and travel. It notes Broadway fashion, celebrity engagements, film plans, and a comic episode with Prince Michael Romanoff.
Bernard Hyman M G M executive argues studio officials should stay unseen as producers coordinate writers players and directors for a salable product. He says the producer bears final responsibility for screen outcomes and handles all decisions with or without others. Toby Wing laments loneliness during her mother’s New York visit and says she will have few companions.
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