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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1933

Page

3

Union Church Hosts Big Sunday Homecoming

The Union Congregational church drew old residents from Wilhite Frantums Chapel Calhoun Drew Monroe and West Monroe for a homecoming service led by Rev George H Dierlamm A basket dinner followed at 6 4 pm with hot coffee served by church members In morning services the Union Sunday school presented recitations and Chapel Hill united in duets Afternoon talks featured George Evans Miss Nita Johnston Miss Dorothy Henry Earl Garland Miss Lilian Aulds and Miss Sullivan with Albert Strozier and Mr Sullivan discussing the profits of Homecoming Day A solo by Ruth Evans and a recitation by Mary B Weiniger rounded out the program

Union Congregational Church George H. Dierlamm Wilhite Frantum’s Chapel Calhoun Drew Monroe West Monroe Union Sunday School George Evans Drew Christian Life Conference Mr. Evans Nita Johnston Dorothy Henry Earl Garland Lilian Aulds Sullivan Albert Strozier Mr. Sullivan Ruth Evans Mary B. Weiniger

Legion Meeting Set At Memorial Home Monday

The regular meeting of the L. B. Faulk post American Legion will be held at the memorial home in Forsyth Park Forsyth the park at 8 p.m. Monday A special program and refreshments suited to the hot weather will be served with barbecue promised by veteran Sidney Freeman of West Monroe as an inducement.

L. B. Faulk Post American Legion Memorial Home Forsytthe Park Gionnaire Sidney Freeman Monroe

B C Pills Advertised as Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement claims B. C. is a pharmacist crafted remedy that eases inorganic pains within three minutes. It touts rapid relief for colds, headaches, neuralgia, muscle aches, fever reduction, and nervous distress, urging purchase in 5c and 25c packs at drug stores.

B. C

New Orleans Jobless Parade Ends Peacefully After Disorder

About 10 000 unemployed marched to city hall in New Orleans in an orderly but noisy protest. A plate glass window cracked during clashes as police moved in and more than a dozen demonstrators were arrested. Rene Pourcine led a second, orderly parade after meeting with Mayor Walmsley, amid relief funds shifting to a state emergency unit paying $1.50 daily.

New Orleans Rene Pourcine Stair Pourcine T. Semmes Walmsley Lafayette Square Reconstruction Finance Corporation Louisiana Unemployment Committee New Orleans Welfare Committee Louisiana Emergency Relief Administration

Mutilated body of Nadine found near Kansas City

Authorities continued an intensive search for a man who loitered near Nadine's school and for a person seen helping her into a car the day she disappeared. A kidnapping attempt nearby ended with the victim escaping, leaving residents enraged as night searches persisted.

Nadine Eunice Billings Nellie Black

City Schools Observe May Day Across District

May day is observed with special programs in city schools. Maypoles and dances mark the events at Bark dull Faulk Lida Benton Georgia Tucker Sherrouse and Central grammar. Neville high hosts the annual Big day with the class of 1933 in festive costumes.

Barkdull Faulk Lida Benton Georgia Tucker Sherrouse Central Grammar the Neville High

Rites Held for Joe Marsala

Funeral services were held for Joe Marsala 47 at his home 327 North Eighth Street. St. Vincent de Paul and St. Joseph's society conducted rites under Rev. B A Scallon. A Mass at St. Matthew's followed by burial in the local Catholic cemetery.

Joe Marsala North Eighth Street St. Vincent de Paul B. A. Scallon St. Matthew's Church St. Joseph's Society Scallon John Vandegaer St. Matthew's

Peru President Sanchez Cerro Assassinated at Army Review

The Peruvian president was shot dead during a Sunday army review. The assassin, 35, a former newspaper reporter and Aprista party member, fled as disorder broke out and the body was taken to the sixth police station.

Bolivia Spanish Foreign Legion Madrugada Palace Sanchez Cerro Miraflores Bedoya Peru Augusto Leguia Europe Billinghurst France Aprista Party

Monroe Woman Elected to State Club Office

The Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs closed its annual session in Covington with installation of officers. Mrs. J. W. Norton of Shreveport was installed as president with Dr. Mabel F. Wood of New Orleans and Mrs. Juanita Privette of Covington as vice president, Miss Wilma Loudon of Baron Repress as secretary, Miss Emma Roussell of Lake Charles as auditor, and Mrs. Gertrude Slay of Monroe as secretary.

Covington Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs J. W. Norton Shreveport Mabel F. Wood New Orleans Juanita Privette Wilma Loudon Baron Re Emma Roussell Lake Charles Gertrude Slay Monroe

Kidnap Case Still Unsolved In Arkansas Incident

Police reported no information on Mrs. Walter Hendry missing since Saturday. Charles Hogg of Montecello Arkansas allegedly abducted her at gunpoint from Busy Corner rooming house on Walnut street. Hendry said Hogg threatened both spouses, forced her into a car, and demanded her departure.

Walter Hendry Walnut Street Charles Hogg Montecello Ark Hogg Hendry

Kill the Cause Of Skin Trouble

Promote Tetterine a colored ointment claimed to treat ringworm athlete's foot eczema tetter and other parasitic skin troubles. It supposedly kills parasites and soothes irritation with antiseptic effects. Sold by druggists for 60c a box Shoptrine Co Dept E Savannah Ga.

Shoptrine Co Dept. E Savannah, Ga

Hendry and partner pursue kidnapped couple to Bastrop

After learning his wife was kidnapped, Hendry and Jelly Bynum chased the abductors toward Bastrop. They failed to intercept the vehicle and concluded Hogg used a different route.

Hendry Jelly” Bynum Bastrop Hogg

Coat stolen from car on Catalpa Street

J. H. Kilpatrick of Sherwin Williams Paint reports a theft of a dark gray serge coat size 36 from his car Sunday night on Catalpa street. The coat was described as practically new.

J. H. Kilpatrick Sherwin-Williams Paint Company Catalpa Street

Louisiana Dental Association elects Wood president

Dr. R. L. Wood of the city was elected president at the Louisiana Dental Association annual session in New Orleans. Other officers include Dr. J. Kaffie as vice president, Dr. O. J. Orey as treasurer, Dr. J. S. Bernhard as secretary, and Dr. Tuller as historian. The next convention will be in Shreveport. Monroe dentists Dr. S. A. Collins and Dr. N. G. Gaston attended.

R. L. Wood Louisiana Dental Association New Orleans J. Kaffie Shreveport O. J. Orey J. S. Bernhard Tuller S. A. Collins N. G. Gaston Monroe

Urban pair of ports named Cristobal and Colon

The Atlantic end of the Panama Canal features two ports, Cristobal and Colon, serving ships entering and leaving the canal. Authorities note their historic roles as key gateways and commercial hubs.

Cristobal and Colon Atlantic Panama Canal

New Tire Saves Lives and Protects Against Blowouts

Promotional copy touts the Goodrich Safety Silvertown tire with Life-Saver Golden Ply claimed to resist heat and separation, preventing blowouts and increasing tread life. Tests allegedly show eight times longer life than standard tires and improved road grip with squeegee drying action. Designed to cost no more than standard tires.

Goodrich Safety Silvertown Goodrich Goodrich Rubber Co Lee-Rogers Chevrolet CO Walnut Street

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