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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1933

Page

2

Denizens of Sea Exhibit Slated for Monroe Show

A two day whale and marine exhibition arrives in Monroe on Tuesday at Fourth and DeSiard streets on city property. The display features a preserved whale a giant octopus a man eating shark and other sea creatures with free lectures for attendees. Mayor Arnold Bernstein and the News Star World sponsor the event which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily with 200 free tickets for women at Sur-Wa stores.

Monroe Alexandria Deand 4Th Streets John Sherrouse Seven Seas Arnold Bernstein News-Star World Chll Baptist Children’s Home Uisiana Training Institute Sea Groups Jack Hayes Parish Harry Lee News-Star Sur-Wa America New Memorial World’s Fair Park Fourth DeSiard Eets

Democrats Fail To Force Inflation Vote In House

Washington May 1 Democrats abandon bid to force a House vote on the inflation amendment to the relief bill after Republican Snell blocks unanimous consent. Burns seeks a rule forcing a Tuesday vote under five minute rule leading to conference. Snell insists on debate time and rejects broad consent.

Washington Snell New York Burns Tennessee House Senate Byrns Rules Committee Democrats

Pilgrims Stream to Rome for Holy Year Call

Thousands of pilgrims from around the world converge on Rome by boat train and foot to observe the Holy Year called by Pope Pius XI. Hotels fill hospices house the rest as costs rise. The pope has granted audiences and indulgences while pilgrims wear yellow and white badges.

Rome Italy Pius XI Vatican St. Peter’s St. Mary Major St. John Lateran St. Paul’s Joseph Louis Wei Singapore John Baptist Muller Rosenheim Bavaria Veronica St. Peter's Pope Pius

Dear Miss Vane Advice Column Excerpt

Two reader questions cover respect in relationships and personal reputation. A woman asks if she should change to please a jealous partner, and another seeks guidance on proving a new life after rumors. Experts advise sticking to principles and building trust through present behavior.

Miss Vane

Aesop’s influence on the dime emblem idea

A fragment notes Aesop as the origin of the emblem concept for the American dime. It suggests a moral idea framed around achieving in six months.

Aesop

Linville Farm Club Holds Monthly Meeting

The Linhaspendeanian agricultural club in Linville held its first regular meeting after school. C C Norman presided as president. Speakers included Reed on Irish potatoes and late terracing, Haile urging pure corn and neighbor consensus to prevent cross pollination. A mock trial is planned for Tuesday at 8 p m during the next meeting.

Linhaspendeanian Agricultural Club of Linville C. C. Norman Reed I. L. Haile Linville Fair Messrs Burrough Reppond Jord Pardue Dean Norman Pace Judge Brown Haile O. J. Trout J. J. Parks Spencer Bill Booth E. L. Westbrook Mr. Abbot Fergerson Spearsville J. C. Cavanaugh Vernon Parish Sutton Mr. Hopper

Injured Man Howell Struck By Car Near Monroe

A man named Howell, father-in-law of Officer E. F. Brown, was critically injured after being hit by a car driven by Roy Foster near Monroe. Howell was conscious at first, later fell into a coma, and authorities believe the head injury came from striking the pavement. Foster reported seeing Howell step from behind a streetcar and swerving to avoid him.

Ell Howell Roy Foster W. W. McDonald Place Monroe Foster E. F. Brown

1933 World’s Fair Auto Gas Saver and Oiler

Gas saver engineers present an engine device claimed to double as a side engine oiler. The unit fits all cars and can be installed with a wrench. Free sample offered to introduce the product to potential users and agents nationwide.

Wheaton Ill Ody

Destructive Mississippi Tornado Strikes Yazoo City Area

Seven people die and scores injured as a tornado devastates Jonestown and surrounding areas near Yazoo City Mississippi. Dozens of homes are destroyed and relief crews including Governor Connor and Red Cross mobilize to shelter homeless residents.

Charles Chester Harris Carr Lockie Burbette Eleanor Millner W. D. McCallip Neely Yazoo City Leach Jackson Greenville O. P. Morin Prudence Metcalfe Plantation Harley Metcalfe H. C. Boyd Dolores Dale Dorothy Donald Dr. Boyd Jonestown Yazoo Sennett Conner Thomas J. Grayson Margaret Bishop National Red Cross Mississippi Nettie M. Hutchins 155Th Mississippi Infantry

Tire Prices Increased By B. F. Goodrich Firm

New York May 1. The B F Goodrich Co notified its dealers of a tire price increase averaging five percent effective immediately. This is the first tire advance in nearly eight years said J D Tew president of the company and was based on the rise in commodities like cotton and rubber. Advances ranging from 3 1/2 to 7 percent were posted by Kelly-Springfield Co another large tire manufacturer.

New York B. F. Goodrich Co J. D. Tew Kelly-Sprinfield Co

Saucier to Remove Over Fifty Buildings Along Ouachita River

F C Saucier of Marksville, awarded the contract to remove more than 50 houses and garages from rights of way along the east bank levee system on the Ouachita river. Work must start this week and finish in 60 days. Removals begin at Buckhorn levee northward to Monroe, from Standifer street to Plum street and Morris avenue.

F. C. Saucier Marksville Ouachita River Saucier Buckhorn Levee City of Monroe Standifer Street Plum Street Morris Avenue

Forty four couples apply for marriage licenses in April

Forty four couples obtained licenses to wed at the clerk of court office in April. The oldest was a 66 year old Black man marrying a 64 year old woman, the next oldest a 65 year old white woman marrying a 55 year old man. The youngest couple was 14 year old white girl. Jodie Adams 20 and Annie Lee Ramsey 14 of Okaloosa were the youngest licensees. The oldest pair by combined age were James C. Carter 62 of Bosco and Maude Strong 60 of West Monroe.

Jodie Adams Annie Lee Ramsey Okaloosa James C. Carter Bosco Maude Strong West Monroe

Woman Dies Of Bullet Wound in Texarkana Home

Mrs Grace Webber McAlpin 38 died from a bullet wound sustained at her Texarkana home. Bowie county officers sought John T McAlpin on murder charges after shots fired through a window wounded Mrs Webber McAlpin and her daughter Lela Seyeman.

Texarkana Ark Grace Webber-McAlpin Bowie County John T. McAlpin

The Flower Garden by R H Murdaugh on Ever Lasting Flowers

This note describes Xeranthemum or Ever Lasting Flower as a hardy annual suitable for cutting and dry bouquets. It covers growth in good garden soil, a June to frost bloom, seed or division propagation, and color varieties white rose purple violet.

Army Engineer Chief petitions Senate for probe into Muscle Shoals deal

Major General Lytle Brown, chief of the Army engineers, asked the Senate to launch an immediate investigation into alleged private interests in Muscle Shoals management. He sent the letter to Vice President Garner as the Norris proposal for a presidential inquiry faced Senate consideration of the Tennessee River Muscle Shoals project.

Washington Norris Muscle Shoals Lytle Brown Army Senate Garner

Arguing Couple Figures in Domestic Dispute

A dispute escalated after a heated argument with the estranged husband. Police were alerted and no serious injuries were reported as the investigation continued.

Police raid Austria as socialists hidden arms found

In Vienna authorities search arms caches tied to the dissolved socialist Schutzbund. Despite raids across cities including a kindergarten and gas plants, initial finds include about a dozen machine guns 1500 rifles thousands of grenades bayonets incendiaries and flame throwers. The operation targets 150000 socialist militants with searches continuing. Major Emil Fey cited as Heimwehr member and public security secretary.

Vienna Austria Dollfuss Social-Democratic Party Republikanische Schutzbund Schutzbund Heimwehr Emil Fey

Monroe Library Reduces Hours to 3 P M to 7 P M

The Monroe Public Library will be open from 3 p m to 7 p m daily except Sunday. The new hours reflect economies due to reduced revenues.

Monroe Monroe Public Library

Demonstration of Pressure Cooking at Ward's Store

A Ward's store demonstration on North Third showcases pressure steam cooking that can prepare a complete meal in 10 minutes. Health experts and dieticians endorse the method for preserving nutrients minerals and flavors. Housewives and cook school students are invited to observe and taste the finished dishes.

Monty North Third

Husband Leaves Bridge Party Disappears

A man vanishes after attending a bridge party as police pursue possible leads. The report notes a missing person case with limited readable details and calls for inquiries into his whereabouts.

Guive

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News- Star— World News-Star-World Playboy Bell Syndicate, Inc Farm Club B. F. Goodrich Buster Crabbe Garden Gate Hollywood Yuma Aziz Adah Virginia Held Buckhorn Bend B.O Bridge Club Mrs.s R. H. Murdaugh VLL Lever Brothers CO Mision Ward’s Federal Reserve Bank United Stat Rodvelt Plum St Duncan Phyfe Jennie Lind DeSiard North Fifth
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