24 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
1
M. D. Clark of Monroe Nurseries hired by parish authorities to restore and improve the courthouse lawn. Workers had damaged plants by trampling and concrete beneath soil, prompting pruning, spraying, spiking, top dressing, and possible replacement of irreparably harmed shrubs and grass roots.
Monroe Fire Department Chief Frank Roddy left by automobile for Baton Rouge this morning to attend the annual state firemen’s short course, where he serves as an instructor. He will be joined by his son Charles Roddy and Bobbie Tucker, LSU students, who will accompany him back to Monroe for Easter. The course runs April 11 to 16.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a daily health booster. It praises its gentle laxative action from senna and pepsin, claiming improved digestion, appetite, and overall vigor while warning against overuse of cathartics.
In Holly Springs Mississippi the railway express company settled a $90 700 fine for shipping live quail out of state for 532 50. Magistrate Tom Wynn approved the compromise after prosecutors said birds were released after seizure and could not be returned. Original fine was 100 per bird for 907 quail.
Mangham High School hosted an open tea on Wednesday March 23 from 4 to 6 pm to launch the new home economics department. The event showcased sewing, cooking, bed and living rooms, with a green yellow color scheme and displays of student home project work including garments and canned goods.
Vicksburg Mississippi March 24 1941 William Joseph Voller Sr 62 city attorney for ten years and former state legislator died after long illness An attorney native to Vicksburg practiced 42 years He served one term in the Legislature He was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus Survived by widow two sons and three daughters Funeral services to be announced later An item notes U S Army Corps developed an electrically heated glove for pilots.
Rev A E Bateman of West Monroe preaches nightly during revival at Calvary Baptist Church. R L Mercer, also of West Monroe, leads the musical services. Tonight's sermon topic is The Land of the Beginning Again. Evening services start at 7 45. Public is invited.
Delhi Presbyterians report active attendance at a Laymen's Conference in Rayville with Rev H N Alexander and others. A Leadership Conference at the same church featured speakers from Richmond Va and an open discussion on Sunday School issues. A group from Delhi attended Winnsboro events with fruit punch and sandwiches served afterward.
An attempted burglary at 407 Pine Street, home of Mrs. Mary Sheen, occurred about 2 45 this morning. The intruder cut a rear window screen but fled without entering. It is the third recent prowler sighting at the residence, as family members report seeing someone near the window.
Claiborne School principal Mrs. H. P. Smith lists pupils averaging 90 percent or higher in all subjects and deportment. First grade names include Walter Lacy and Fay Wallace.
The latest Commerce Department figures put the world population at about 1 992 550 000. The report notes a growing global population with estimates rounded to the nearest million.
An old advertisement extols Carter's Little Liver Pills to restore two pounds of bile daily for digestion and energy. It claims liver function causes gloom, bad breath, and discomfort, urging readers to ask for Carter's Liver Pills with the red label, 25 cents at stores.
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