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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1933

Page

7

Estate of Rich Woman Settled in New York Surrogate Court

In York the surrogate court signed an order settling Ella V. Wendel estate and approved an agreement among executors and nine heirs not named in the will. The heirs, led by Rosa Dew Stansbury and Grace Barney McQuarrie, were among over 2,000 relatives seeking a share from a multi to 100 million dollar fortune. The nine accepted more than two million dollars to drop probate challenges claiming Miss Wendel was insane.

York James A. Foley Ella V E. Wendel Bethe Rosa Dew Stansbury Vicksburg Miss Grace Barney McQuarrie Oakland Calif Leha Barney Butler Eddera Barney Irwin Gail Barney White Holland Vaughan Barney Seattle Wash Effie Barney Bush Alameda Hattie Barney Simmons Spokane Laura Oral Harrison

Wallace's Plane Destroyed by Fire in Kansas

Secretary Wallace arrived by commercial flight in Salina and a forced landing near Goodland destroyed the plane. All four passengers and the pilot Gordon Darnell of Kansas City escaped unharmed. John Alden is noted as the youngest signer of the Mayflower Compact.

Goodland Kan U.P Wallace Salina Here Gordon Darnell Kansas City John Alden

Italy Readies Mystery Plane To Break Speed Record

Desenzano Italy June 2 A new high speed aircraft is almost ready for trial flights at the government school. General Italo Balbo says world speed of 600 miles per hour is within sight and the current record of 426.5 mph by Francesco Agello may soon be surpassed. The mystery red bullet plane features a two propeller system on a sleeved shaft and a 2800 horsepower V engine. Agello, 30, has been with the school five years and his latest 432.8 mph lap over Lake Garda is cited as a preparatory demonstration.

Desenzanc Italy Italo Balbo Francesco Agello Balbo Senate Agello O. H. Stainforth Lake Garda

Oklahoma Senate weighs timing of repeal vote

Oklahoma City June 29. The senate approved a measure asking Governor Murray to call a special session to decide whether to schedule a repeal vote before or after the beer legalization vote on July 11. Government officials expect a favorable reply, reversing Murray's earlier veto citing constitutional timing issues.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma William H. Murray Oklahoma Senate House Murray

Power boat missing off Woods Hole trip

The 30 foot power boat C-4733 left Falmouth harbor in fog for Oak Bluffs with six aboard Wednesday night and was reported missing Thursday.

Woods Hole Mass U.P Falmouth Harbor Oak Bluffs

Monroe Day sales set by Monroe merchants and games

Merchants in Monroe plan a Monroe Day selling event Friday offering old price bases across stores with theater tickets for purchases. The day ends with a Twilight league baseball game at Forsythe Park to raise funds for supervised summer recreation programs.

Forsythe Park Monroe Recreation Department Monroe Paramount Theater Holloway’s Pharmacy Munholland- Danwitz Capp’s Pharmacy Stuckey Rubber Company St. John Electric Company Beth Beauty Salon Metropolitan Cafe J. C. Pertney Company Personal Finance Company Spencer Beauty Shop Ouachita National Bank

Diverse City Retailers Listed in Local Directory

A compiled list names Sig Haas & Son and 7 0 7 Tire service among numerous shops including Woman's shop D Masur & Son Sal Ly’s Shoe store Montgomery Ward Standard Office Supply Brook Mays Piano Cinder ella Slipper Collens Thompson Sandman’s Pharmacy Dairy Products Culp Music House Mike John Family Shoe Fink the Tailor E Jack Selig Field’s Monroe Hardware Hollo way Packman Ford Levi Circle S Oil Home Furniture P B Restaurant Wolff Brothers Silverstein The Palace Dixie Bedding Monroe Seed and Alice Henry.

Sig Haas & Son Woman's Shop D. Masur & Son Sally's Montgomery-Ward & Company Standard Office Supply Brook-Mays Piano Company Cinderella Collens-Thompson Sandman’s Pharmacy Dairy Products Company Culp Music House Mike John Family Shoe Fink the Tailor E. Jack Selig Field's, Inc Monroe Hardware Company Holloway & Thompson H. Pack

Labor Code Debate: 30 Hour Week Favored by Green

The debate centers on a 30 hour work week and a minimum wage push. Green argues for a 30 hour five day week with a $14 to $16 wage, and potential $17.48 if prices return to 1926 levels. Textile leaders offer an $11 north, $10 south minimum with 36 to 40 hour weeks. Sidney Hillman backs shorter days and $0.50 minimum.

Green Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America

Rotary to Send Hope Message to World at Conference

Rotary International adopted a resolution at its 24th annual convention with 8,000 Rotarians from many nations. The action extends greetings to the world economic conference and urges success, plus a push to spread modern ethical business standards and international fellowship during the economic crisis.

Rotary WORLD Rotary International Fellowship of Nations

Wears Lovely Dresses Now Since Losing 49 Pounds of Fat

An overweight woman promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe weight loss method. She claims rapid fat loss and increased energy, with improvements in appearance. A testimonial from Mrs. Di Salvo of Woodhaven cites dropping from a 44 dress to a 138, endorsing the product and its 4 week jar price.

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