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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1933

Page

5

Friends Report Clyde Mitchell Getting Better

Relatives and friends of Clyde Mitchell 35 special deputy sheriff wounded in an accidental Terrell Texas shooting have returned from his bedside saying he is in improved condition with no complications expected. Wounded also were Bass Breazeale and others. the incident involved Louisiana officers pursuing Joe Lester Bank robber tied to Campti.

West Monroe Milton Coverdale Payne Natchitoches Parish Terrell B. A. Bass Kaufman Joe Lester Campti Lester Clyde Mitchell Bass Gerald Breazeale Dallas Pars Louisiana Mitchell Luther Sullivan Mr. Mitchell Breazeale Sullivan

Panhandle crude price cuts announced by Humble Oil

Humble Oil and Refining Co posts price cuts for Panhandle crude on Tuesday, with Gray county drops six cents bringing below 36 gravity to 3 cents and 40 gravity plus to 40 cents. Carson Hutchinson counties fall 11 cents to 20 cents below 36 gravity and 3 cents above 40 gravity, while Fisher and Jones counties list 30 cents flat. The changes align with payments by other buyers.

Houston Texas Panhandle Humble Oil and Refining Company Gray County Carson and Hutchingon County Fisher and Jones Humble Company

Certain Relief For Athlete's Foot

This formula for skin diseases heals Athlete's Foot Ringworm Eczema Tetter Itch and other parasitic troubles. A cooling soothing touch appears on the sore spot and skin heals in days. Get a 60c box of Tet terine from any drug store or money back. Savannah Ga. Shoptrine Co. Dept F

Shoptrine Co Dept. F Savannah

Lenten Season Follows Revel In New Orleans Carnival

Mardi Gras ends as Lent arrives amid rain and broken bottles. Rex Proteus and Druids failed to parade while Camus floats rolled Tuesday night. New Orleans officials lamented the rain but called the carnival a success with few accidents and no poison liquor deaths.

New Orleans U.P Rex Camus Proteus Druids G. J. Mouledoux New Orleans Board of Trade

Union Parish Fair Names Officers For Year

A 1933 Union Parish fair officer slate was adopted at a Farmerville courthouse meeting led by Mayor J W Stancil Jr. Acting as president, J W Stancil Jr, vice president R H Hardage, and secretary treasurer W W Porter were chosen. Directors will be drawn from parish wards. Dates for the fair to be set by officers.

Farmerville Union Parish J. W. Stancil, Jr L. J. Everett R. H. Hardage Downsville W. W. Porter Farmerville State Bank

Gladiolus care and cultivation tips for home gardens

The article explains Gladiolus varieties, planting methods, and care for bloom color and longevity. It covers corm size, best planting times, soil types, manuring, fertilization, spacing, and fall lifting. It also notes seed-derived plants take three years to bloom and praises staking for tall spikes.

New Oil Field Opened Near Houston Texas

In Texas gulf coast near Hockley about 35 miles from Houston a new oil pay was found on the Warren ranch after 31 years of prospecting. Initial production reached about 1000 barrels daily. Test drilling continues with deeper tests planned near Huffsmith as leasing accelerates.

Houston Tex Hockley Gulf Texas John Deering Warren Ranch Deering Conroe Huffsmith

Agriculture's Link to Commerce Emphasized by Agent

In a New Orleans report, B B Jones states agriculture is essential to manufacturing and trade. Census data show 38 percent of industries use farm commodities, 28 percent of factory workers are in such firms, 43 percent of wholesale outlets deal with farm products, and nearly half of retail business derives from agriculture.

B. B. Jones New Orleans E. R. Strahan Ouachita Parish Mr. Jones United States

Prohibition Modification Cleared First Texas House Hurdle

A Texas resolution to modify the state prohibition amendment passed its first test when the house committee on constitutional amendments approved it 11 to 3. Representative P L Anderson of San Antonio said action on the house floor was hoped for by week’s end, though doubts remain about reaching two thirds in both houses.

Austin Tex House Committee On Constitutional Amendments P. L. Anderson San Antonio

Gardening note on bud color and sun exposure

The text explains that buds display color only after blooming and emphasizes full sun and ample air for best results. It states sunlight and air exposure are essential to achieve optimal flowering.

Overton To Take Senate Seat March 4 In Special Session

Senator-elect John H. Overton will be allowed to take his seat when the senate convenes in a special session. The special senate primary campaign investigating committee postponed further action on the Broussard Overton primary election due to Senator Howell’s illness. The panel stressed the probe is not closed and may resume once Howell returns, while drafting of the progress report continues.

Washington John H. Overton Senate Broussard-Overton Robert B. Howell Overton Committee Howell

Swartz Opera Patient and Local Events This Week

Mrs. R. W. Hegwood of Swartz undergoes a serious operation at Riverside sanitarium. A vocal music school starts Wednesday at 7 30 P M at Immanuel Baptist church West Monroe with R L Mercer conducting. Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac dealers plan a district convention Wednesday at Hotel Virginia with about 25 salesmen. sessions run morning and afternoon and lunch is served. Funeral arrangements noted for Mrs Holloway’s mother in Marksville with services planned Wednesday afternoon. Several townsfolk travel to Mangham for Mrs Yancey D Bledsoe’s funeral at Lone Cherry cemetery.

Immanuel Baptist Church West Monroe R. L. Mercer Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac Hotel Virginia A. R. Holloway Louisville Avenue Marksville Edwin Harper, Jr Stanley Reid Louis Rinehart Katie Ruth Dear Emma Kate Boughton Johnnie McCarthy Moore Mangham Yancey D. Bledsoe Lone Cherry Cemetery

Laundry Theft Arrest in Downtown Street Burglary

Tom Witt was arrested Tuesday by the sheriff's department for larceny of a laundry bundle valued at about $50. The item was taken from a Liner's laundry truck on a downtown street early February 18.

Tom Witt Sheriff's Department Liner

Rally Entrants Named for Parish State Rally

Local elementary schools from the parish announce entrants for the March 25 state rally at Natchitoches sponsored by the Louisiana State Normal College extension division. Participants compete in spelling, declamation, piano, violin, and clarinet with teachers listing names for each event.

General Extension Division Louisiana State Normal College Natchitoches Chrissie Williams Mt. Vernon Ernie Roberts Watson Ona Estelle Kelly Cypress

Weather Looms Over Inauguration Day Plans

Washington March 1 The inaugural preparations are nearly complete but a warm bright day remains uncertain. A definite forecast will not be issued by the weather bureau until Thursday leaving event organizers anxious about weather conditions.

Washington Weather Bureau

Rain and Cold Spell Loom for Washington Inaugural Day

Rain is forecast in the middle Atlantic states on Friday or Saturday ahead of the inauguration. Forecasters warn a cold spell could accompany the day as thousands prepare for a gala event with many visitors expected to attend.

Middle Atlantic Washington

University of Arkansas letters on professors published

Students at the University of Arkansas were invited to express freely their opinions of professors in interviews published in the university newspapers.

University of Arkansas

Primary date set for Mar 21 in district attorney race

The first primary for district attorney to replace David L. Garrett who resigned to become district court judge is set for March 21 with a potential second primary on March 28. Candidates must qualify by noon March 6 paying a $10 fee.

David L. Garrett George Lester Paul Fink Charles Schulze John C. Theus, Jr B. A. Trousdale Frank W. Hawthorne George T. Madison H. J. Norris Oak Ridge Hawthorne J. B. Thornhill Joe Dawkins

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