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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
3
The text presents a murky collage of dialogue and images recalling a ranch, a brave end, and various individuals like Dan and Dirk. It hints at memories of battles, rodeo or western life, with undefined events, emotions, and unsettled questions about people and their actions.
Fragmentary text mentions detectives, solos, and duties of faculty members with names like Ruth Read and Erle. Indicates a local column noting staff, appointments, and possible church or school events. Details are fragmented and names are partially garbled.
Mississippi water receded about 34 feet from banks as engineers shift from levees to dredges to keep channels open. One death from a Georgia lightning storm noted. Farmland losses reach about 150 million dollars amid drought as river avoids its usual June rise.
Robert Curry of Haynesville announced Allen was chosen as chairman to aid the district governor and promote Lionism. The convention honored Warren O. Watson and listed past governors, with 951 Louisiana Lions in 28 clubs and social events planned at Hotel Frances.
In Coushatta Louisiana on June 23 spectators in the courthouse discussed a possible compromise to the Jones Stephens contested election. The report notes a Kansas statute making it illegal to eat snakes in public, though its relevance to the case is unclear.
Radio schedule lists multiple feeds across East Midwest and Pacific regions with programs from 3:30 to 11:50 PM including Manhattan Guardsmen Flying Time Adventures Amos n Andy and Henry Busse Orchestra. Democratic Convention coverage dominates late slots with Donnage and orchestral programs interleaved.
Miss Perkins calls for a minimum wage to a maximum working week and collective bargaining. She notes states and federal administration as practical alike and reflects on the New York wage ruling and Alfred E. Smith's stance on Roosevelt's renomination.
City building inspector Sam H. Awl records a permit issued to Earl Harvey to build a five room residence at the corner of Smith and Harrison streets. The 960 square foot home will cost about $2100 with D. Davis as the contractor.
Two six year olds Joseph Sangetta Jr and Gloria Flood drowned after slipping from an inner tube on Lake Pontchartrain. Their cousins Rosemary Sangetta 9 and Elliott Flood Jr 7 were pulled to shore by Mrs Armando Guerra who also saved two other children.
Defense lawyers pressed prospective jurors as Robert S. James faces a wife murder charge. Key testimony from co defendant Charles Hope, who confessed to rattlesnake torture and drowning for a $20 000 life insurance payout, is central to the case. Hope, already guilty, faces sentencing next month. James disputes motive and contends possible insanity.
Miss Sallye Abernathy and Elmer Dalfiume wed June 17 in Lake Providence with Fr. Francis J. Phitz officiating. The couple plans a Florida motor trip before settling in East Carroll parish. In Harrisonburg, Iona Moses and William Werdon’s July 20 wedding in Greenville, Tenn. is announced by Moses family. Mary Roberts of Jena and Jimmy Lee Love of Jonesboro married June 18 at the bride's mother’s home in Jena.
Ferriday Louisiana June 23 special report says Boy Scout troop 53 will depart Monday June 29 for an eight day encampment at Biloxi Mississippi. A special bus with trailer is booked to transport the boys and scout master John Allfred indicates the entire troop is likely to attend.
Miss Marie Finney of New York City will teach a 10 day elementary and high school music methods course at Louisiana State Normal college Natchitoches in connection with a summer short course at State Teachers College. Classes will use records and music material supplied by the state department of education and are expected to draw many of Louisiana's music teachers beyond the 150 already enrolled.
A Kiwanis meeting featured a period of silent fellowship then songs including America and God Save the King. Past President Albert Marx read the international president's message while Fred Williamson led rededication of members. Jurisdiction and vocal solo followed with prompt telegrams to Washington.
Funeral services for 74 year old W L Watts were held at Mount Pleasant church with Rev J D Kitchingham officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. He is survived by a widow seven sons James Watts Monroe Sam Watts West Morline Calif Van Wiley Jr Thomas Luther and Elmer Watts Riverton four daughters Fannie Sherman Monroe Minnie Honeycutt Fort Necessity and Dottie Charity Watts Riverton two brothers Albert Watts Grayson George Watts Prentice Miss and one sister Mrs Mattie Bigiane Collins Miss. An unrelated note mentions a Los Angeles law forbidding street car conductors to shoot rabbits from car platforms.
The Post Office Department reports a wire about delay in veteran bond checks due last week. Local postmaster J R Wooten says 1100 bonds should have been paid. New Orleans offices have faced a check dispatch delay. Widespread dissatisfaction noted among service groups in Monroe and the public.
United States Judge Wayne G. Borah signed an order continuing Philip Albares as U S marshal for the eastern district of Louisiana. The recess appointment made last August by President Roosevelt expired with adjournment. Albares will be supported by Paul A. Gaudet chief deputy and a team including Mary C. Rigdon and Edwyn Riviere among others.
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