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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
4
A tribute to Baby Lindbergh asserts his death spurred U S action against kidnapping and inspired a federal law with teeth. It laments human sacrifice as a modern motivator for progress and foresees a day when every child will be safe from kidnappers.
Britain signals willingness to accept a German naval strength about 35 percent of its own, noting Germany’s limited coast and Britain’s vast defense needs. Von Ribbenstrrop’s ambassadorial rank signals higher-level interest, while both sides hint at a tentative understanding despite no binding outcomes.
Alaskan settlers in Mantanuska Valley endure drought and delayed wells after signing up for forty acres each. Some expected farming or carpentry work, not water carrying or being a water boy. The piece mocks federal neglect and local disappointment in the Alaska program.
Post offices benefited from a popular chain letter craze, with Denver workers earning about $20 000 in extra pay and city receipts about $50 000 above normal in two months. Despite skepticism, the fad yielded measurable gains for postal services and Uncle Sam.
Adam and Eve might have avoided trouble with home gardening. The piece urges getting dirty in the soil, learning planting times, joining garden clubs, and competing healthfully with neighbors. It promotes pleasure and personal growth through tending beds and overcoming pests.
A poetic bouquet of seasons and friendship with lines about gifts of kind words that endure beyond flowers. The piece ends with a sharp aside about someone who borrows and leaves and the reassurance that they know the address if needed.
A long running San Antonio telephone rate dispute ends by compromise decree from Federal Judge Edwin R. Holmes. The plan fixes monthly business rates at 3.50 and residence rates at 3.75, rejecting a 3 million refund demand. A. B. Dickson of the San Antonio utilities league protests as unconstitutional. The clerk may delay recording until he reviews the protest from subscribers.
George Rogers of Saline and Miss Geraldine Scroggins wed at Jonesboro Methodist Church on June 14 in a double ring ceremony. Rev. G A Morgan officiated with music by Ruby Lewis Irene Luckey and Lena Ross. The couple will reside in Jonesboro and he teaches in Saline while she works as secretary to William McLean at Advance Bay.
A humorous exchange shows a daughter noting her father always lowers the parlor light to save electricity. The father asks if the son is economical, prompting a playful response about frugal habits at home.
The agent warns the debtor that failure to meet the payment will result in repossession of the car. The debtor expresses relief at avoiding an extended grace period and thanks the agent.
The figures show Bess and Jack in a money dispute with $10,000 owed and $2,000 claimed as due. June notes the large sum prompting concern.
A light dialogue shows the wife warning of drinking if separated and the husband replying he would change to avoid tempting others. The exchange highlights concern over personal behavior and social reputation in a domestic quarrel.
A lighthearted quarrel between neighbors Folwer and the chickens centers on garden plans. Folwer plants flower seeds the chickens misinterpret as a vegetable patch. No violence or crime occurs.
Mrs W H Hunt visits Cooper Wells. Mrs Frank Sullivan of Shreveport with her parents Mr and Mrs W Brown. Dr R J Pickey and Mrs Pickey host a river outing aboard launch Feral with Mr Wesley G Saunders as host. Carrie D Drew entertains at a four course luncheon for Gladys Durham of Kingston and Dorothy Yearwood of Caspiana. Miss Harry Prophit hosts Riverside Bridge Club. Rebecca Williams of Bosco returns home after a week here with Kathleen Willis Louise Littlepage and Dan Dudley accompanying for the weekend.
Registrations with Ouachita parish registrar reach 16 125, said Monday by Miss Lillian Collins. The total exceeds the 1934 sheriff period end by 382. Exemptions include those over 60 and blind persons. No elections are planned this year. rolls stay open through December.
The first annual Monroe automobile show closed with about 2000 attendees. Prizes of $50 $25 $15 and $10 were awarded by dealers with World and News-Star cooperation to Ast Fahan Cannon 312 N Fifth St second to Mrs W H Miller 1606 Jackson St third to Fred Beckett 106 Roselawn Ave fourth to Miss Lucy Kingsberry 215 North Fifth St.
Percy Pettipate asks Dolly Dill for a striking costume idea. Dolly replies that shaving the head would resemble a bone collar button, framing a witty exchange at the fancy dress event.
Monroe Rotary delegates Sig Masur J H Trousdale and J B Washburn with their wives are expected to return tonight after attending a large International convention in Mexico City They toured sightseers venues then traveled to Vera Cruz to board a boat to New Orleans The note on Schumann’s illness and hearing loss is also mentioned in the report.
A brief dialogue shows Jack joking that meek people deserve little trust as he jokes about robbing them. The exchange parodies moral rhetoric with a sharp, ironic sting.
A fragment notes Dorothy asking if God makes the weather and the mother affirming it. It then mentions the Markhor goat from India with corkscrew horns and a remark that nearly every military term is French.
Plans announced for the annual 4-H encampment to run July 1 through July 5 at Sicily Island. E R Strahan and Mrs Jewel L McQuiller lead the effort as 4-H club members receive information letters. Attendees bring a 15 cent enrollment fee or $3 groceries. lists include groceries and personal items for camp readiness.
A registrar announced the Ouachita parish list of students attending the Louisiana Tech summer session in Ruston Louisiana. The roster includes Walter Beeson Marjorie Brooks Irvin Causey Mrs Mary Hardie Estell Head Roxie Killian Jack Knowles Kathryn McClain Ruth Murphy Marjorie Oliver Wallace Olmstead Marjorie Pardue Henry Poulan Robert Randle Berdie Rawls Carolyn Stubbs Lilly Thompson Laura Wall Berton Wolff Gilbert Wolff Mrs Lilian Williamson Gracie Wilson and others.
Rev J R Downs superintendent reports nightly 8 pm revival services on the Winnsboro road lawn of the Home of the Good Samaritan open to the public. A porch pulpit is lit by Monkee city arc lights and evangelist Rev J A Pruitt conducts sermons as fund raising continues to lift the mortgage with donations welcome at any Monroe or West Monroe bank.
A downy woodpecker extends its effort by chiseling a winter nest hole in addition to the usual summer one. This adaptation highlights the bird’s resourcefulness in adjusting roosting sites for colder months.
NBC WEAF network schedule listing shows across regions with times and program names including Cossack Choir Cadet Quartet Stoopnagle and Budd Press Radio News Just Entertainment and many orchestras and dramatic programs for Tuesday June 25 in Central East and West zones.
A travel sketch aboard the Normandie describes the ship's vast size and features from Havre to Southampton. The writer notes 1,387 crew, 75,000 wine bottles, 49,330 silver pieces, 72 cooks, and a 60 foot electric range, with humorous observations on luggage, corridors, and deck life.
Hollywood Close-Ups reports experts labor to perfect makeup for three color technicolor. Leading ladies Miriam Hopkins and Frances Dee in Becky Sharp aid trials. George Brent outfits his bulldog with goggles to shield eyes from yard birds.
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