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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1933

Page

3

Little Theater Plans Two City Plays

The Little Theater will stage a one act play Box and Cox at 8 30 pm Wednesday in the Little Theater building on South Grand street directed by Elmer Richards with Mrs George Zeigin James Cav aness and Frank Breese in the cast. An upcoming three act production Adam and Eve will be directed by Mr Turner with Marie Anders and Henrietta Keplinger in leading female roles to be staged in the Oua chita parish high school auditorium. The Little Theater board met Sunday in the Temple annex for routine business.

Mr. Turner Marie Anders Henrietta Keplinger Ouachita Parish High School Little Theater Board Temple Annex

Funeral Benefit Offers Quick Cash On Death

The Sterling Life & Casualty Insurance Co of Chicago announces a new Funeral Benefit Life Insurance policy paying 250 dollars on death from any cause or 500 dollars for accidental death. Costs as low as one cent daily, no medical exam, ages 5 to 60, open to all in good health. Ten days free inspection. no money sent—send name, address, age, color, beneficiary details today.

Sterling Life & Casualty Insurance Co LaSalle-Wacker

No More Freckles and Dull Skin With Nadinola Cream

Ad claims Nad Nadinola Bleaching Cream removes freckles and rough sun damaged skin. It promises a quick overnight whitening effect, a smooth velvety complexion, and a money back guarantee with a large box priced at 50 cents.

New York Bank Holiday Shows Money Not Essential

New York and the nation learned money can be less vital during banking holidays. Merchants offered credit and exchanges, railroads allowed check rides, theaters accepted I O U s, and taxis handled payments with various substitutes. Police restored reserve duty to protect against theft as cities adapted to script and credit, with normal activity resuming amid curiosity.

Delos Smith United Press New York Nation Stephen S. Wise Free Synagogue C. Everett Wagner Union Methodist Episcopal Church United States

Last Rites for Walsh in U S Senate

Thomas J. Walsh is honored in a funeral service in the Senate chamber with President Roosevelt, Cabinet members, and Supreme Court justices attending. Archbishop Curley leads the Catholic rites as Walsh lies in the silver and bronze coffin with flowers, candles, and a throng of officials.

Washington Thomas J. Walsh Montana United States Curley Baltimore Senate Florida Roosevelt Walsh Treasury Woodin United States Supreme Court House James

McCorkle Freed From City Prison After Forgery Case

I M McCorkle 29 was released Monday morning from the city jail after involvement in a scheme to obtain money under false pretenses from Robert Haynes of 205 North Fourteenth street. Haynes, who would not press charges after McCorkle returned the money, said McCorkle offered a truck driving job for $15 weekly in exchange for funds for a chauffeur license. McCorkle had prior sentences for forgery and bogus checks. Agnes McCorkle, 30, pleaded guilty to passing a bogus check and received 60 days, released July 1.

Robert Haynes North Fourteenth Street I. M. McCorkle McCorkle Haynes North Second Street Agnes McCorkle

Clearing house certificates aid daily life during banking halt

Washington dispatch describes a four day banking holiday and the rollout of clearing house certificates to circulate money. Banks would issue scrip backed by their assets to maintain commerce while reserves are locked in vaults. Depositors may receive certificates instead of cash. the plan aims for nationwide circulation until normal banking resumes.

Roosevelt Treasury Federal Reserve Bank Congress

Being Forgetful Saved Auto for Dick Pritchard

Dick Pritchard, right of way man for the new levee system, left his car outside overnight as a storm battered Sherrouse, levee area. The garage collapsed in high winds, but the car remained intact where it was parked, leading him to quip that forgetfulness sometimes pays.

Dick Pritchard Mr. Pritchard Columbia Avenue Sherrouse

Drink Water With Meals Good for Stomach

Water with meals helps stomach juices and aids digestion. If bloated with gas, a spoonful of Adlerika. one dose cleans out poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels. Sold in Monroe by Collens Pharmacy. adv.

Monroe Collens’ Pharmacy

Trading Halt By New Orleans Stock Exchange 1933

The New Orleans Stock Exchange is ordered closed from March 6 to March 9 1933 under a presidential proclamation. Members are forbidden to buy or sell any listed stocks or bonds on or off the exchange during the closure with strict penalties for violations. A Rotterdam tramp shipping company is also reported.

New Orleans New Orleans Stock Exchange Board of Governors United States New Orleans Exchange

Robbery on Twentieth Street Ends in Theft

Lorence Miller reports two unidentified Black men robbed him at 1:30 a m Sunday, taking 20 45 dollars in cash plus a chicken and bag of fruit after forcing him to surrender his possessions on Twentieth Street between DeSiard and Grammont. Descriptions: two men about 30 to 35 years old, one about 5 7 and the other about 5 1 or 11 inches tall, slender.

Lorence Miller South Twenty-third Street Miller Twentieth Street DeSiard and Grammont Streets

1933 World’s Fair Auto Gas Saver and Oiler

Gas Saver Engineers of Wheaton Illinois announce a 1933 World’s Fair Auto Gas Saver and Inside Engine Oiler that claims 87 miles per gallon. Fits all cars and easy to install with a wrench. Teases 327 percent profits and seeks users and agents nationwide with a free introductory unit.

Wheaeton Ill

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