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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1933

Page

3

Miss Thompson Chosen Aide by First Lady

New York March 1. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt selects Miss Malvina Thompson of New York as her official secretary when she moves to Washington. Thompson has served Mrs Roosevelt for seven years and worked with Democratic campaigns and the American Red Cross.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington Malvina Thompson Miss Thompson Frank J. Scheider Mrs. Roosevelt Tommy Roosevelts White House Lady Astor

Y W C A Report Outlines A Year Of Service In Monroe

Mrs J B Pollard executive secretary presents Y W C A activities for the year in Monroe The report notes the residence housing sixty girls with Friday vesper services and shelter for transient guests The four clubs focus on citizenship etiquette health and more Girl Reserve work totals 110 members with four clubs and about thirty placements The bureau aids job seeking girls and women Case work supports discouraged young women keeping morale high and aiding adjustments

J. B. Pollard Young Women’s Christian Association Monroe Y” Business Girls Club Morgan and Lindsey Club Woolworth Club Grant Club Residence Club Ouachita Parish Neville High

History Club Meeting At Ouachita Parish Junior College

Modern History club at Ouachita parish junior college held a large meeting on Tuesday. President Mrs Avrice Simpson announced a party once delinquent dues are paid. The program featured Nor ris McCain on Too Much Government, a jokes reading by Ethel Jordan, and J D DeBlieux on Is There a Soviet Menace focusing on Russia’s progress.

Modern History Club Ouachita Parish Avrice Simpson European History Committee Bettie Mengis Norris McCain Ethel Jordan J. D. DeBlieux Russia

Texans Are On Way To See Roosevelt and Garner Seated

A Texas delegation bound for Washington plans to attend the inaugural of Franklin D Roosevelt and John N Garner. The group led by Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe and John Henry Kirby will travel by special train from Dallas with stops at Detroit Texas to honor Garner's mother, and in Virginia at Monticello.

Dallas Texas Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner Oscar Holcombe Houston John Henry Kirby Fort Worth Hugh L. Small Tarrant County San Angelo Detroit Garner Virginia Montecello Thomas Jefferson

Laurant Entertains Monroe Lions Club

Magician Laurant wowed Monroe Lions at a Tuesday luncheon in Hotel Frances with tricks and mysteries. Neville high school and Canal Zone discussion followed as S C Paulus spoke on Isthmus ships and traffic decline due to the Depression. Clyde Payne Jr. provided two musical solos with accompanist Don Britmoser.

Laurant Lions Club Hotel Frances Monroe Central Grammar School Neville High School S. C. Paulus Panama Canal Zone Clyde Payne, Jr Don Britmoser

Body Of Gregory Lies In State At Texas U

Thomas Watt Gregory, former attorney general, lies in state on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Final rites set for 4 p.m. at Gregory gymnasium. His body arrived from Houston after services led by Rev. Charles L. King. he died of pneumonia in New York while meeting with President elect Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Austin Texas Thomas Watt Gregory United States University of Texas Gregory Gymnasium Houston Charles L. King First Presbyterian Church of Houston Woodrow Wilson New York Franklin D. Roosevelt

City Court Tuesday Dockets Disposed Of

In city court on Tuesday Melvin Moore was fined 27.50 for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon. Tommie Reeves faced 100 dollars or 100 days for carrying a concealed weapon. Anti-vice penalties 10 dollars or 10 days not concurrent. Sallie Jones received 90 days for trespassing and 10 dollars anti-vice.

Melvin Moore Tommie Reeves Sallie Jones

This Man Got His Big Job Could You Make Good

An advertisement encourages men to seize chance for employment and promote Vinal as a health tonic. It touts restored vigor, appetite, and energy for men of all ages, suggesting 25 years of benefits. Readers are urged to write for a sample and buy from druggists.

Dept. H. 13 St. Paul Minn Adv

Bank Holidays Declared in Tennessee and Kentucky

Governors McAlister and Laffoon declared bank holidays in their states effective immediately through early next week and March 1 to 4 respectively. Restrictions limit withdrawals. Maryland and West Virginia consider similar measures while Indiana and Ohio banks curb withdrawals. Washington notes tax payment deferral possible. Memphis banks report mixed compliance as state-wide actions unfold.

Associated Press Tennessee Kentucky McAlister Laffoon Detroit Couzens Michigan Maryland West Virginia Nevada Assembly Indiana Indianapolis Ohio Pennsylvania Gov. Pinchot Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Memphis Tenn Charles Craig Clearing House Bank of Commerce and Trust Company West Tennessee

Redmond Urges Equitable Parish Tax Assessments

In a letter to Ouachita Parish police jury finance chair C R Tidwell M C Redmond local attorney urges equalized assessments for the parish He recommends hiring an expert to assist the review and argues wealthier residents should pay their fair share Merchants of Fort Pierce Fla pledge cooperation if city cuts expenses 25 to 40 percent.

Ouachita Parish M. C. Redmond C. R. Tidwell Monroe Tidwell Fort Pierce Fla

Alaska Port Seeks to Be Base of Fishing Fleet

KETCHIKAN Alaska March 1 Enactment by the state of Washington of an income tax law may result in the transfer of the Alaskan fishing fleet s winter base from Seattle to Ketchikan Here interests in vocational and recreational winter time pursuits aim to encourage the move By outfitting here the fishing industry would escape the payment of the income tax.

Ketchikan Alaska State of Washington Seattle

Trial Offer At Druggists On New Mouth Wash

A new antiseptic mouth wash from Vicks makers sells for 35c a 10 ounce bottle, half the usual cost, with a 25c value trial bottle offered to druggists. The ad notes high demand and guaranteed satisfaction, with returns for money back after a week if not delighted.

Vick Vicks Vor Vicks

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