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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

10

Florida youth faces uncertain fate over San Quentin plan

In Tallahassee the governor notes Antonio Cabrera a 21 year old Tampa man awaiting execution at San Quentin on Friday may be an escaped inmate from a Florida colony for the feeble minded. A telegram from Los Angeles raises questions about Cabrera's 1928 Gainesville escape.

Tallahassee Fla Antonio Cocoa Cabrera Tampa San Quentin Prison Florida California Tampan San Quentin Gallows Dave Shultz Cabrera Fred W Bailey Los Angeles Gainesville

Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief

Advertisement notes Blue Star Ointment kills itching for rash tetter foot itch ringworm or eczema. Claims tested medicines ease symptoms. Offers money back on first jar if relief not obtained.

Governor urged to seek reprieve on youth’s sanity claim

Bailey asked Governor Sholtz to check records and seek a reprieve for further study if true. Sholtz at a Democratic convention ordered Gainesville officials to review, with California’s Governor Merriam to be advised if Bailey’s statement is verified. A Gainesville report was expected today. The telegram sender, not an attorney, claimed limited knowledge of the youth’s past and questioned the sanity ruling at the death trial.

Bailey Sholtz Philadelphia Gainesville Frank Merriam California

Guard Dance Opens Tonight At Three Mile Inn

The Louisiana National Guard Company G of Monroe sponsors a military ball at the Three Mile Inn starting at 10 pm. Jules Baduc and his Shayne's Cadets of New Orleans perform during a two week engagement, and advance ticket sales suggest a large crowd.

Three Mile Inn Company G Louisiana National Guard Monroe Jules Baduc Shayne’s Cadets of New Orleans

Minor collision at 1511 Jackson street injures trombone carrier

Police report a Wednesday morning accident at 1511 Jackson street when a truck driven by Roosevelt Cotton struck a bicycle ridden by Leroy Brown of 3708 Dick Taylor street. No injuries or vehicle damage reported beyond damage to Brown’s trombone.

Jackson Street Roosevelt Cotton Leroy Brown Dick Taylor

France Faces Isolation Amid European Pact Proposals

Paris gloom over possible international isolation as Premier Blum wins a confidence vote and pushes two regional security pacts plus league of nations measures. France seeks balance with Britain and Italy while domestic clashes flare in Bordeaux Grenoble and Lyon. Gas crisis in Brest spurs navy intervention demand as residents protest.

Leon Blum France League of Nations Roger Salegaro Great Britain Germany Italy Blum League Europe Western Danubian Basin Mediterranean Belgium Holland Russia Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Rumania Yvon Delbres League Council Geneva Place de la Comedie Bordeaux Grenoble Lyon Brest Navy

Slaying on Milhaven road ends in fatal shooting

Orlena Prangle, a Black woman, was fatally wounded Tuesday night by her husband Milton Prangle who fired twice with a single barrel shotgun. Deputies report the slaying occurred about 10:30 p m on the King plantation on the Milhaven road amid family trouble. Milton Prangle has not been arrested.

Orlena Prangle Milton Prangle King Plantation Milhaven Road

Radio Schedule Notes From Democratic Convention Day

Broad listing of station air times across regions for June 24 1939 with program changes due to the Democratic National Convention. Includes Dorothy Gordon and Buddy Clark segments, news, baseball scores, and orchestras on NBC WJZ networks across East Midwest Northwest and Pacific regions.

Philadelphia Watteores Centre Daylight Saving Tim Kipy Kvl Kfbk Kmkwe Kern Kab Kgmb Kgb Cent Dorothy Gordon Buddy Clark Bobby Benson Hal Munro Press-Radio News Wabe Milton Kellem Orchestra—chain Renfrew the Mounted Lee Wiley Benny Fields Kate Smith Boake Carter Burns and Allien Lily Pons Little J Little Orchestra Milt Kellem Cummins Orch Midwest NBC WJZ Weel Wibr Weaf Wiw Wtag Wesh Weal Kid Weil Wood Wire Wim Wiba Kstp Webe Wday Kfyr Eret Cfef SOUTH Wrva Wptf Wwne Wave Wax Wila Wsun Wiod Wic Wib Wap Widix Wemb Kwoo Wky Ford Bond Billy Betty—weat Amos Andy Uncle Ezra One Man's Family Wayne King Col. & Budd Henry Busse CBS WABC East Animal News Club Mary Small Press Lowell Thomas Lum Abner Mario Cozzi Willie Eugene Howard Cesare Sodero

Bastrop Lodge to Install Officers

Bastrop Knights of Pythias lodge will install officers Thursday at 8 o'clock at Stonewall lodge No 8 on St John street. A W Trotter district deputy will conduct the ceremony and report the lodge’s rapid progress since reorganization. Several initiations are planned with some candidates to Monroe next month for Stonewall degree rites. Monroe members are urged to attend.

Bastrop Knights of Pythias Lodge Stonewall Lodge No. 8 St. John Street A. W. Trotter Trotter Bastrop Lodge Monroe Stonewall

Louisiana Youth Appointed to Naval Academy in Annapolis

William McClary son of Mr and Mrs S H McClary left by airplane Tuesday for Washington to enter the United States naval academy at Annapolis Md appointed as representative of Louisiana An official notice from the board of navigation to appear at Annapolis Thursday morning

William McClary S. H. McClary Washington United States Naval Academy Annapolis Louisiana Board of Navigation

Medical exam record notes absence and travel delay

The examination entry states the individual was received on Monday while Mr. McClary was away on an automobile trip in Texas. He was required to travel by plane to report on time.

McClary Texas

South Grand Studio Damaged by Blaze

A Tuesday morning fire at 4 43 damaged Hollywood studio at 107 South Grand street. It was a second alarm, responded by companies one two three and six. The studio is owned by Keller brothers and operated by W M Rayner.

Hollywood South Grand Street W. M. Rayner Keller Brothers

Madison Sues Station for Injury Losses

In a Tuesday district court filing John W. Madison claims $140 from Central Service and Storage Station No. 2 Inc. and $92 for medical expenses after a May 6 fall at the station while he did carpentry work.

District Court John W. Madison Central Service and Storage Station No. 2, Inc Tlsn Madison

First veterans bonds issued in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg at June 24 reports Special Agent P. F. Carter received the first veterans bonds issued in the city. Carter collected his bonds dated June 16.

Harrisonburg P. F. Carter Carter

Alleged Snake Death Plotter Goes to Trial

Robert S. James a barber with a history of marriages faces trial in Los Angeles for allegedly murdering his bride in August to collect more than 20000 dollars in life insurance. The case includes claims of snake venom and a bathtub drowning and cites an earlier 1934 death as supporting evidence.

Los Angeles Robert S. James James Fred C. Kohl Eugene Williams Williams

Baton Rouge Lad Wins Marble Meet Coast Championship

Vernon Boyd of Baton Rouge won the coast league championship in the Southern Marbles championship and qualified for the southern title semi finals. Lex ter Stewart of Monroe finished fourth with 14 wins and 22 losses as the three day series ended. Mobile finished second and Gulfport third.

Gulfport Miss Vernon Boyd Baton Rouge Southern Marbles Lexter Stewart Monroe Mobile

Government Builds and Operates Seward to Fairbanks Railroad

The railroad from Seward to Fairbanks, Alaska, is constructed and managed by the federal government, serving as a national transport project.

Seward Fairbanks Alaska

Inspector Issues 2 Building Permits in City

According to the office of Sam H. Awl city building inspector R. L. Prophit obtained a permit Tuesday to build a two story frame garage apartment at North Fourth and K streets. The project costs 1600 dollars under Ellis and Coleman supervision. Minor Riverside sanitarium repairs priced at 80 dollars are being done by T. A. Hendry.

Sam H. Awl R. L. Prophit North Fourth and K Streets Ellis and Coleman Riverside Sanitarium T. A. Hendry

Local Office Handles Checks Through Stage of Shipment

In New Orleans the matter moved to the office as checks are being teed up and processed through the logistics line. The local handling stage shows ongoing management of the items in transit.

New Orleans

Checks Delayed for Bonus Bonds in Montroe Parish

J R Wooten Montroe postmaster said veteran bonus bond checks had not been received by Wednesday. No word from New Orleans or Washington. Local authorities notified Washington by air mail and telegraph after a Tuesday wire.

J. R. Wooten Montroe New Orleans Washington Department Wooten Washington Art

Partition Under Construction in City Hall Office

A private partition is being built in the main private office of the Wis commissioner at City Hall. The project is coordinated by F. Hardy, secretary, with details provided to Mrs be of the commissioner.

Ion Prinar D. H. Rodriguez Finance and Utilities ac@ F. Hardy Wis Cording Mrs

WPA sewing room exhibit set for Farrar house show

In Ferriday Louisiana special report notes an exhibit of WPA sewing room work to be held on the th of this month at the Farrar house St Joseph.

Ferriday WPA Farrar

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