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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star declares itself an independent newspaper that prints the news impartially. It states it supports what it believes to be right and opposes what it believes to be wrong without regard to party politics.
Monroe citizens are urged to launch a vigorous campaign to exterminate mosquitoes using federal relief funds and labor from the unemployed. Previous success came from oiling pools banning outdoor water containers and fumigating manholes, steps now needed again to prevent malaria threats.
Dr. Thomas Parran Jr says New York State may stop growing by 1950 and the nation could hit a population peak as births rise and migration shifts. He notes 1930 census shows 12.55 million in New York, about three times Massachusetts, and questions if future growth will outpace other states.
The American Medical Association earns praise for tackling medical cost issues but its Atlantic City convention report fails to offer strong leadership or concrete plans. It skirts two key problems: the high burden on the paying class and the uneconomic care for the indigent, urging no clear solution.
A collage of trivia notes cites a 1906 earthquake death toll, rat origins in America and Europe, Oraibi’s long history since 1370, and quirky state trivia about Ohio’s pendant flag and the letter Q not appearing in state names or capitals.
John Blake reflects on empire and possessions, urging readers to value ability and health over wealth. He warns that greed and overreach can strip away what one has, advising steady care and vigilance to avoid losing everything.
A verse by George Elliston ponders wealth and status. It asks who is richest and answers that true riches lie in a clear conscience rather than hoarded wealth, pride, or power.
Washington debate over Roosevelt inheritance and income tax proposals unfolds as Wall Street brokers reportedly knew the plan before the president announced it. Senate and House leaders deny knowledge, while past leak investigations show media and finance links in Washington.
In a somber exchange the clerk laments low pay while the boss asks for a $5 loan until Thursday reflecting tightening finances and looming deadlines.
In a domestic dispute, Nora the cook leaves the household accusing the matriarch of an unwelcome perfume. The exchange centers on personal taste and authority within the mansion.
A brisk exchange notes concrete practicality over wood. The dialogue hints at a domestic conflict, referencing a parent’s trouble finding boards and a punishment implication.
Stokson declines bonds not listed as marriage topic. banter on nuptial bonds ends with refusal and humor.
In a brief exchange Horace Timseed is noted for spending money at college and Pa Timseed remarks that it’s free, hoping he will have enough left to get home this time.
The Monroe recreation department formally opened the recreation center on the sec floor of the Flournoy building west of the Ouachita National Bank. City commissioners and the recreation board attended the open house as the Missouri Pacific Booster club band provided music. The center will host daily recreation activities except Sunday and stay open at night until 10. Miss Lucyle Godwin leads activities with a team of play readers.
Mrs I Heinberg returned from a trip visiting Pensacola Florida and Donaldsonville Louisiana. Mr and Mrs J P Naff and daughter Evelyn will move to Ruston to make their home. Mrs Fred Vaughn and son Fred Jr returned from Little Rock. Miss Mary Vaughn remained for a long visit with grandmother. Mrs Duncan Hill went to Long Beach California for the summer. Miss Camille Madden hosted the K E Y s at her home Saturday.
Judge W. M. Harper sentenced three white juveniles in Monroe city court for a disturbance at the Church of God. Each was fined 25 dollars with suspension on condition they avoid the church. He warned that religious rights would be protected, even if militia were needed. Additional sentences were handed to Brown and Byrd for cake theft and escape, plus several minor traffic and firearms charges.
A 1935 Bell Syndicate humorous column notes Hambone nearly dies but is saved and dragged back to the bar. The cartoonish voice jokes about whiskey and misfortune in a lively barroom scene.
Winnfield Louisiana announced as the future headquarters for the ranger force of the Catahoula federal forestry area. Plans include warehouse and office buildings to begin within 19 days and a dwelling site for personnel. The project covers parts of Natchitoches Grant and Winn parishes with a soil erosion camp nine miles north of Winnfield under federal supervision.
Miss Mary Mims LSU extension sociologist met with the Folk school committee in Winnfield to finalize plans for a July 31 to August 2 program. Lectures cover dairying soil erosion poultry meat cutting and curing while classes teach landscaping personal grooming journalism and related topics. An attendance of about 2000 is expected.
Winnfield La June 28 Spe igh The report of the enumerators of the recent school census shows 6652 persons in Winn parish aged birth to 18 years. Of these 1993 are ages birth to six and 4689 are six to 18. The enumeration shows a drop of 260 from four years ago.
A vivid, dated tour through slang terms used by New York street and Broadway musicians, from oboe as snake charmer to banjo as frying pan and many era specific phrases for rhythms, jobs, and shady occupations. It sketches how language marks class, place, and danger in the city’s music and underworld.
Eight months after Norma Shearer’s last film she nears motherhood delaying new projects as MGM plans a re release of Smilin Through to keep her in the public eye. Paula Stone debuting in Hopalong Cassidy films joins Jimmy Gleason as star. Meanwhile Jane Withers knits a sweater for her toy duck.
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