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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

10

Junior Chamber Holds National Home Beautification Survey

The United States Junior Chamber at its Miami convention considered enlisting 195 Jaycee units in a home repair and beautification survey. Florida Secretary of State Robert A. Gray greeted attendees. National President Leslie B. Farrington spoke on progress, noting about 50 new member units joined in the past year.

Miami Fla United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Robert A. Gray Florida Leslie B. Farrington St. Paul Farrington

Leaders Named For Round Table Talks In 1935 Convention

The assembly opened specialized round table discussions led by chairmen announced by President Farrington. Nominees urged for the presidency include E. R. West of Los Angeles James M. Milligan of Orlando Walter Holman of Portland Roswell R. Rosengren of Buffalo and Bradford J. Williams of Tulsa.

Farrington J. Frederick Ching Oakland Calif August J. Lassus, Jr Fort Wayne Ind Carl Roath Denver Eugene Butts Memphis John Gillivan, Jr Omaha Houston Columbus Buffalo E. R. West Los Angeles James M. Milligan Orlando, Fla Walter Holman Portland, Ore Roswell R. Rosengren Bradford J. Williams Tulsa Okla

Missionary Society Meeting at Gordon Avenue Church

The Gordon Avenue Methodist church missionary society held its monthly program Tuesday at 3 pm with Mrs. David Perkins leading. Attendees sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus and read Psalm 103, led by Mrs. G. B. McGuffie. Mrs. Ida Crockett played piano, Dorothy Dennis read Two Portraits, and the group closed with Blessed Be the Tie and Mizpah benediction. Circles 1 and 2 plan next Tuesday sessions at 3 pm with Mrs. C. L. Taylor and Mrs. Tom Hamilton.

Gordon Avenue Methodist Church Missionary Society David Perkins Jesus G. B. McGuffie The Missionary Society of Brazil Ida Crockett Dorothy Dennis C. L. Taylor Grayling Lane Tom Hamilton

Registered Nurse at Paramount and David Harum at Capitol

The Paramount presents Registered Nurse featuring Bebe Daniels with Lyle Talbot and John Halliday in a hospital romance, avoiding grim hospital life. At the Capitol, Will Rogers stars in David Harum with a strong supporting cast including Louise Dresser and Evelyn Venable as the tale follows a shrewd horse trader and a bank teller romance.

Ben Lyon Baby Barbara Mama Bebe Daniels Bebe Lyle Talbot John Halliday Irene Franklin Paramount Bebe Daniels Paramount Theater Miss Daniels Talbot Capitol Capitol Theater Fox Film Will Rogers David Harum Rogers Edward Noyes Westcott Louise Dresser Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor Stepin Fetchit

Buttitta Suit Thrown Out Over No Cause of Action

Miss Mildred Buttitta sought fifty thousand dollars from J C Penney for injuries in 1932 when a cup allegedly fell from a money conveyor and struck her head. Judge J T Shell sustained the defense motion and dismissed the case after the plaintiff’s testimony. Attorney George Fink said the matter would go to the court of appeals, with possible supreme court review if needed. Buttitta fainted several times during hearings and was confined to her home.

Mildred Buttitta J. C. Penney Company J. T. Shell George Fink Court of Appeals Supreme Court Fink Miss Buttitta

Transient Home Aims Discussed at Y's Club Meeting

Harris Tyson and Ed Watkins of the government transient bureau spoke at the Y's Men's club in Hotel Frances on the bureau’s aims and social service. Tyson outlined national growth and funding of about 3 million dollars monthly. Watkins described rehabilitation efforts to help transients return home or find local placement. Louis Turner won the honors contest, with Francis Barnett and Leon Hammonds as runners up, and four others received prizes. J Arthur Smith Jr was elected delegate and George Hemphill as alternate to the Little Rock district convention July 7-8.

Harris Tyson Ed Watkins Government Transient Bureau Plum Street Y's Men's Club Hotel Frances Tyson South Alabama Watkins Social Service Department Bureau Louis Turner Francis Barnett Leon Hammonds Romaine Peters Doc” Bennett Tommy Frazier Joe Blanton J. Arthur Smith, Jr George Hemphill Little Rock Ark

California library demand rises as incomes shrink

The state library association of California reported a 40 percent increase in demand for books while library incomes declined by about 4 percent, reflecting harsher budget conditions amid a low mood across the economy.

State Library Association of California

Three Men Questioned In Beating Of Women

Beating of two elderly women at Little Crosscut community under investigation in Brownwood Texas. Officers questioned three men about the assault on Mrs Lige DeBusk aged 62 and Mrs Abbie Hounshell aged 83 and the $40 robbery from beneath a mattress. DeBusk was struck with a pistol and knocked unconscious as the money vanished. Hounshell cried out. neighbors intervened after the attacker fled.

Brownwood Texas Little Crosscut Lige DeBusk Abbie Hounshell

Senators Approve Ouachita Junior College Bill

Monroe leaders praised the state senate vote 23 to 9 approving a bill to make Ouachita Parish junior college a branch of Louisiana State University. The measure, after lengthy debate, advances to the house for action.

Monroe State Senate Ouachita Parish Louisiana State University House

Rabies Suspected After Bonita Dog Attack

Reports from the state board of health in New Orleans confirm a Bonita dog that ran amuck on June 11 bit a man named Lee Byatt and several cows. Dr N P Liles director of Morehouse Parish health district notes the dog likely suffered rabies signaling concern among residents.

Rabies Vaccine Ordinance Sought Across Morehouse Parishes

The house health unit requests police jury and mayors of all incorporated towns to back an ordinance require rabies vaccination for dogs. Bastrop already enforces it. Dr. Liles cites 1933 data showing a mad dog outbreak in one parish section cost $120 in a week.

House Health Unit Bastrop Liles Morehouse Parish

Swartz Church Holds Vacation Bible School Revival

The Swartz Assembly of God church conducts a two week vacation Bible school and revival led by Evangelist Willie Reed from Russellville Arkansas. Pastor Rev T W Wagnon says attendance has not peaked yet as hot weather hampers turnout.

Assembly of God Church Swartz T. W. Wagnon Willie Reed Russellville Ark Bible School For Children

Church Morning Classes And Evening Revival Schedule

A program for youths aged four to eighteen runs each morning from 9:00 to 11:45, with revival services scheduled at 8:00 p.m. The text records a daily timetable detailing instruction and worship sessions.

NYC Judge Rules Hotels Liable for Lost Baggage

A New York City judge holds hotels responsible for baggage lost on their property, setting a ruling that shifts liability to hotel operators for guest luggage mishaps. The decision potentially affects hospitality industry practices and guest claims nationwide.

New York City

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