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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

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Suspect Held in Parish Jail Here

A suspect arrested in a burglary at 404 Bros Avenue was found with items including stamps, watch, keys, and a Derringer pistol. The car recovered had been stolen from J. Morton Myatt of News-Star and World and refitted as an open air taxi. Roberts had recently been released from the Louisiana Training Institute after a prior attempted robbery.

Roberts J. Morton Myatt News-Star and World D. L. Roper H. G. Brownlee Mill Street West Monroe H. E. Dickard Bros Avenue Louisiana Training Institute Montgomery Ward

Norris Admitted to Bar in Washington D C

H G Norris, former Louisiana Tech student and brother of E R and J P Norris of West Monroe, passed bar exams in Washington D C. He served as secretary to Congressman Riley J Wilson and became clerk for the flood control committee. He attended George Washington University night law classes and will receive his law degree in June.

H. G. Norris Louisiana Tech Ruston E. R J. P. Norris West Monroe Washington, D. C Norris Riley J. Wilson Committee On Flood Control Law School George Washington University

Hi Y Conference Plans For Louisiana Tech Area Students

A detailed schedule outlines a three day Hi Y conference in Ruston with La Tech High School delegates leading devotions and group discussions. Sessions cover personal life guidance, life investment, religious vitality, Hi Y operations, adult advisor roles, and a keynote on choosing early ideals. The program includes assemblies, recreation, meals, and worship periods aimed at inspiring higher ideals among high school boys.

la. Tech High School Assembly Room Shreveport Hi-V L. J. Fox Louisiana Tech A. W. Ford Woodrow Hodges Monroe E. R. Kidder Shreveport H. B. Durkee C. C. Calvert Ouachita Parish Junior College Tech Dining Hall Ouachita Parish High School E. M. Shirley Tech Thos. F. Jett First Christian Church Y.M. Cgc Tyson

Local firm Holloway Thompson to open new shoe store

Holloway and Thompson, a well known local firm in women's shoes and hosiery, will open tomorrow in new quarters at 203 De Siard Street in the Amman building. The eight year old business has expanded to serve a select clientele, with a remodeled store and ornate plate glass front. Prices will reflect the lowered figures of 1932 and the public is invited to inspect the new shop.

Holloway & Thompson DeSiard Street Amman G. L. Holloway C. C. Thompson Eidlies Bsyel Leputy USA

Lindbergh Kidnaping Situation at Glance

Hopewell New Jersey March 4 The Lindbergh kidnaping has turned the nation into amateur detectives with few solid clues. The ladder is a pine three section device. the middle section is split. Footprints in stockings hint at a man. Smudges on the nursery window pane offer little help. Three of nearly 2000 communications are serious. a first ransom note was found in the nursery. A second note postmarked New York asked 50 000 and warned Lindbergh not to open up. A third note, received yesterday, resembles the first. A South Orange postmark warned the baby will die. Time of crime shows intruders knew Lindberghs movements. the baby was unguarded briefly. The Sea Blue rum runner heard a baby cry on a 30 foot cruiser off the Jersey coast. Car descriptions are unclear. alarms for cars bearing adults and babies issued. Philadelphia police asked Pittsburgh for a woman in a car with Kentucky plates.

Hopewell N. J United States New York Col. Lindbergh South Orange Lindberghs Betty Gow Miss Gow Lindbergh Nursery Elizabeth Morrow Conklin State Police Lamb Lindbergh Marie Cummings Cranford Medina Long Branch

Fractured Skull Feared After Gas Pipe Attack

Albert Tullos of Georgetown is treated for a suspected skull fracture after Jean Williamson allegedly struck him with a gas pipe during a heated argument. Williamson fled and eluded capture. a Urania physician reports Tullos’s condition as serious.

Georgetown Albert Tullos Jean Williamson Urania Tullos

Local Scout Officers To Bonita Banquet

Two Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council officials and one Monroe District officer will attend the Bonita parent and son banquet at Bonita High School tonight at 7 30. Attendees from Monroe include H F Madison Jr council president J Noble White executive and Judge Charles Schulze rural scouting chairman. The event coincides with troop reregistration and showcases scout activities for parents.

Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council Monroe Bonita Boy Scout H. F. Madison, Jr J. Noble White Charles Schulze Bonita

Ru-Ma Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief

Advertised medicine Ru-Ma claims to halt rheumatic pain in less than a week with a money back guarantee. It promises immediate relief, easing swelling and stiffness, and removal of crutches or canes for sufferers, with Collens Pharmacy endorsing the trial.

Collens Pharmacy

Lindbergh Baby Case Realigns Search Efforts

Hopewell reports show police questioning Betty Gow the Lindberghs nurse as investigators pursue leads on immunity for kidnappers. Anonymous calls and tips, including a New York tip led by Police Commissioner Mulrooney, drive ongoing efforts with Governor Moore scheduling a conference.

Houston Man and Firm Indicted for Tax Payment Failures

W. L. Pearson of Houston and W. L. Pearson and Company of Corpus Christi Tex were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for failing to inform the Internal Revenue Board of payments totaling 1 593 372 dollars made to 16 persons.

Washington W. L. Pearson Houston W. L. Pearson and Company Corpus Christi Texas Internal Revenue Board

Local charges lead to arrest in Texas and sales tax plan

Isaiah Thomas arrested in Beaumont Texas on embezzlement charges after allegedly disposing of seized city property including a Nash car valued at 325 and household goods worth 50. Sheriff Milton Coverdale plans to extradite him to Monroe. A warrant was issued by city marshal Jean Brothers. In a separate note, the House Ways and Means Committee agreed on a 214 percent general manufactures sales tax expected to raise about 625 million dollars.

Isaiah Thomas Beaumont Tex Milton Coverdale Monroe Thomas Jean Brothers Nash Washington House Ways and Means Committee

Confession May Lead to Return of Stolen Goods

Sheriff Mil ton Coverdale says a confession from Ed Jones, held in the February 20 robbery of William Wesley, points to recovery of a shotgun and watch. Jones, Barron, and Stevens were arrested in connection with the hold up. Barron had previously confessed. Jones' father suggests Richland Parish as the likely location of the items.

William Wesley Milton Coverdale Ed Jones James Barron Carl Stevens Barron Sheriff's Department Jones Stevens Vicksburg Coverdale Richland Parish Orville Short Slim Little Gem Short

Fire damages multiple structures in Baton Rouge suburb

A blaze early today in a Baton Rouge suburb caused more than 20000 dollars in damage to several dwellings and business establishments. No injuries were immediately reported. Fire crews fought the flames through the morning in the Dixie area as investigators looked for a cause.

Baton Rouge Dixie

Fire in boarding house ruins nearby shops and homes

Fire broke out in a building occupied by a boarding house and several business shops. The spreading flames destroyed two nearby residences and partially damaged a general merchandise store. Major damage reached approximately $15,000 to the boarding house and business structures.

Gan Businss

Argotane Relief Told By Monroe Man

John Dykes of 309 Mill Street Monroe Louisiana says Argotane ended six years of stomach distress. He reports relief from constipation and gas, dietary restrictions eased, and now he can eat freely. Argotane is sold in Monroe by Collens Pharmacy and Collens Five Point Pharmacy under a special representative.

John Dykes Mill Street Monroe Collens Pharmacy DeSiard St Collens Five Point Pharmacy Adv

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