21 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
1
A chaotic squib notes speculation about gold fever and big money schemes tied to a bank, with Uncle BIM and a warning of a high stake move. Mentions Miss Kate Henry and others as judges in a Sunday event, plus a quarterly conference business session after service.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church plans a young people revival starting next Sunday at 7 30 p m. Rev John Norris will preach and each night will feature a different local youth leader. All Twin Cities youth are urged to attend regardless of church.
Aaron Sapiro argues Ford's radio apology to the Jewish people had no automotive motive. The lawyer states Ford acted from conscience, not profit, noting his wealth eliminates any pressure to sell more cars and that he realized he had done wrong.
In New Iberia on Oct 21 officials from Iberia parish dispute Dr. Paul N. Cyr’s boast that all Third District sheriffs coroners and officials favored Long. A notice signed by P. A. Landry sheriff J A Gonzoulin clerk of court and Clestre appeared in a Weekly Iberian Thursday afternoon denying the assertion.
The assessor announces neutrality in the gubernatorial campaign, pledging no influence for any candidate in both primaries if held. Reports note fluctuating support, with Wilson gaining strength and Long’s backing collapsing in Iberia and nearby parishes. Some St. Martin officials back Wilson and Simpson.
A brief notice shows a bus waiting room at 208 South Grand with a telephone contact 772 for inquiries. The clipped line suggests a transit or public facility detail without further context.
Winners from North Louisiana fair are announced for maps, posters, penmanship and original paragraphs. One Room Schools take first Watson led by Miss Virgie Calloway. Two Room Schools first Cheniere led by Sam Rutledge. Large Schools first Gainoun Manning with second Drew E H Williamson.
Rev. W. D. Kleinschmidt presiding elder of the Ruston district will preach at Lapine Methodist church. He is scheduled to lead services this Sunday, delivering a sermon to parishioners and visitors in the Lapine area.
William J. Bryan of Los Angeles obtained a divorce decree on October 21 in Los Angeles. The decree cites artistic ambitions as the alleged cause, ending the marriage of the son of a commoner.
The separation suit cited December 1, 1925 as the date of marital breakdown. Mrs. Bryan’s musical career was cited as preventing domestic duties. An interlocutory decree granted custody of the Bryan children to Bryn with conditions for the eldest to live with her mother and the youngest to remain with Mr. Bryan for three years.
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