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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
5
The Monroe News-Star notes a strong business surge expected Sunday, highlighting corporate activity and economic momentum. Officials urge caution while markets show increased consumer activity and investment signals in the region.
The piece notes mixed signals from Washington with ongoing political activity and summer heat concerns, but cites everyday life continuing. It mentions the NBA court ruling, college grads receiving advice, New York's ship milestone, San Diego’s fair opening, Borah on the Constitution, rising cotton prices, and a general hope that the balance will be preserved as normal concerns rise.
New York health officials note a shift in death causes from infectious diseases in 1901 to heart disease cancer and diabetes as ages rise. Smallpox deaths drop from 410 in 1901 to zero in 1933, typhoid from 727 to 70, measles from 13 to 3 per 100 000, reflecting medical progress though aging remains a vulnerability.
The piece argues children must play yet warns that lack of playgrounds and safe spaces leads to traffic fatalities. It assigns blame to busy streets and advocates community action to provide parks and camps, urging drivers to act with care and youths to be vigilant.
The island of Guam emerges from decades of isolation under American and Spanish rule as naval control loosens. Regular California Asia air routes bring planes and visitors, and Chamorros greet the new era with hospitality, anticipating a historic landing and renewed world connection.
John Blake argues parks and parkways improve urban life by giving children safe spaces and happiness. He notes safer streets, torn-down tenements in New York, and plazas replacing slums, urging society to protect the young and create brighter, easier living for children.
A short poem asks why seek tents when a sky full of stars offers a shelter and invites rest beneath trees and a tranquil night. The speaker imagines a tent of stars watched over by pines and a waterfall as dreams stay safe.
Washington reports growing belief Herbert Hoover may actively seek the Republican presidential nomination against Franklin D. Roosevelt next year. The issue likely pits rugged individualism against planned economy and government controls, shaping a bitter contest with Hoover as the leading opposition to Roosevelt.
A poem urges selecting uplifting leisure through climbing a bright hill or reading a book. It urges planning spare hours, filling them with beauty, worth, and dreams to bring the heart joy. It emphasizes making free time a boon through purposeful activity and study.
A humorous exchange questions Pat about swimming a mile on a bet, replying that it could be done only if the wager involved a fence rail as the challenge. The dialogue hints at stubborn resolve and playful bravado typical of local talk.
Husband jokes that his wife cries over a dated novel as she notes the author repeats onions causing watery eyes in every chapter. The banter frames a humorous domestic exchange.
Letter writer asks if a bride should return presents when the groom does not attend the ceremony. Another reader replies that donors get their money's worth by gossiping about it.
Mrs Chatterson Kathryns whispered engagement secret passed to four discreet friends. Her husband confirms only four learned of the news, all told.
A visitor asks what brings the fine man here and the guard replies he misused the road fund and was rail roaded to this beautiful cell.
A conversation notes Bildad's gloom and a fortune teller predicting his death in forty years, with joke on Bildad's wife. The text then mentions foot binding in China ending this century after starting in 934 A D, the cave bird producing butter in South America providing oil for natives, and theatre counts in Britain and France with Paris and London numbers.
Republicans show little strength in 1935 reflections, supporting the view that Hoover could seek renomination if he desires it.
The Monroe Shreveport gas line of the Arkansas Louisiana Gas company is being augmented this week by a 10 inch welded pipeline from Princeton to Sligo in Bossier parish. It taps the main 20 inch line and follows burying and tying in of the new line completed days ago. The process mirrors progress on United Gas Public Service company's 12 inch line from Rodessa to near Belcher, with only valve setting and tying in left. The 17 mile Rodessa trunk project, part of a $200000 pipeline program for 1935, will yield two outlets from Rodessa where 17 gassers operate.
Charles N. Eichel sold lot 17 block B Lovers Lane and 40 acres in sections 29 30 township 17 north range 4 east for 5000 with mortgage assumption. Bruce M. Perry sold southwest corner of North Fourth street and Alexander avenue for 4000 frontages 75 and 94.75 feet. Tolbert P. Thompson bought from I F Wallace W S Heard Robert M Breard Jr and Blanks and Breard Inc lot 4 square 6 Register's addition to West Monroe for 400.
Penalties were imposed in the city court yesterday afternoon. Emile Bowie, fighting, fined $17.50. George Washington, trespassing and larceny, discharged after charges. Gertrude Costello, fighting and disturbing the peace, charges suspended as she is a widow with small children.
Charles Evans of Pine Bluff delivered an inspirational talk on The Human Side of Living to Monroe Rotary at Hotel Virginia. He urged citizens to act with spiritual obligation and service to others while Rotarians applauded his humorous, practical reflections. Claude Harrison led the program and Miss Kate Flanagan provided readings at the luncheon on the Virginia roof.
Last rites for Leon Davenport a 54 year old Mer Rouge planter who died in a Monroe hospital early yesterday morning were held at 1 o clock this morning at the family residence in Mer Rouge. Interment followed in Mer Rouge cemetery. Survivors include his wife Miss Mabel Sharp Davenport a daughter Miss Mabel Sharp Davenport two brothers Hugo and Joe Davenport two sisters Mrs C W Thibodeaux and Mrs A M Williams all of Mer Rouge.
Fifteen years ago on June 21 1920 families planned summer trips and visits. Mr and Mrs O W Zeagler with daughter Dorothy and Robert Cook and sister Grace Cook left for Hot Springs. Mrs C M Hanna and daughter Annie of Shreveport to visit Mrs Paul Fudickar. Mrs Frank Stubbs and children head to Pass Christian Mississippi for the heated term. Mrs Jack Caulder of Rayville visits W L Stevens. Irene Tidwell of Alexandria visits her mother and sister for two weeks.
The government has shipped over 900 fawns from the Kaibab National Forest in Arizona to 34 states and to Canada during the last eight years. The animals are used to restock public parks and ranges.
Radio schedule pages detail day and night programs across regions with time slots featuring The South Sea Islanders Shirley Howard Songs Nellie Revell Burton Humor Sketch and more across NBC WEAF and regional networks. Listings include orchestras, choirs, comedies, dramas, news, and guest stars with coast to coast time stamps.
Secretaries Ickes and Burlew butt heads over power at the Interior and PWA, with reports of curb orders, staff purges, and threats to suspend officials without pay. The dispute involves Studebaker and other officials, while Senate action on a tough holding company bill is credited to three key committee members.
Mae West returns in Goin to Town now ready for release. Paramount hopes it surpasses She Done Him Wrong as she plays a tough dame who inherits money and aims to become a refined lady. The film features a stronger story and glamorous surroundings with West delivering sharp wit.
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