20 May 1935
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1935
Page
1
Friends mourn the sudden death of Engel a well known resident of Galesburg whose passing was announced amid tributes from local supporters. The memorial message notes Engel’s long service and ties to the community as services were planned in the area on Third Street.
A Louisiana federation report highlights education's progress since 1908 with 378 high schools and 2,502 teachers by 1934, noting Shreveport's Byrd and Fair Park High Schools surpass state totals. It urges business and professional women to engage in youth education and scholarship programs. Mrs Emma Mickle from Lake Charles attended the state convention as a prominent social figure and guest of local hosts.
The readable portions describe a plan involving Miss Sarah and James who are drawn to mortgages and gilt edged bonds. They invest in Western fruit lands in Rhode Island rail stock and Mexican ventures. They discuss secrecy and anticipate becoming millionaires as they plot investments and spending.
James, urged by Miss Sarah after his guardian Governor’s death, abandons medicine for law as financial troubles unfold. The failed investments leave them with only a modest income, prompting plans to sell the Stimson place and rely on family aid as Aunt Lou and others adjust to reduced means.
Miss Elizabeth Carr returns from the May festival at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and is now at home with her parents near Collinston on the Gulf coast.
A reader summary notes hay fever season irritates the Bites family their guests and the maid during the play’s action. The piece reflects springtime disruptions and comic discomfort caused by allergies and social tensions.
The record notes that Mesdames Roy Abernethy C E Newman A G Frost F G Meek CG M Bass C B Mitchell Leon Harbins J JC Surles and Mrs Sterling Merrill were not tea guests. A salad course was served at the close of the games.
Mangham residents welcome Mrs. Lela Nash of Ruston and friends for several weeks. Misses Mary Louise Hagewoode and Virginia Gibsland from Dallas stay as guests. Carlton McConnell undergoes an appendectomy in Vicksburg. Local families share weekend visits and a senior class party honors Harry Nash Jr. and Robert Labrano with red and white decor.
An 24 hour period ending Monday at 7 a m recorded a maximum temperature of 84 degrees and a minimum of 66 degrees. The reading notes the temperature range for the morning hours.
Graduation week began with the baccalaureate sermon at Ferriday high school auditorium delivered by Rev. Joseph H. Hamilton pastor of First Baptist Church. The exercises were well attended.
Combined average per vehicle tax in 1934 was 46.55 dollars, slightly lower than the 1933 figure.
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