07 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
1
Rescue efforts continue after the Athenia toll with small chance survivors being located by other ships. Officials warn the sea remains dangerous as searchers scan the area for additional signals and life rafts.
In Monroe area notes a list includes multiple projects with health concerns tied to local figures. The fragment references kidney trouble affecting one individual and mentions Medal, Bremen, and a report of saff. The text is garbled but points to local civic items and possibly outcomes or statuses.
The district Ki wanes International convention ends and three large conventions are planned in the Tri State area. One convention will occur in September with participants from local counties and cities. The State Bapeee is scheduled for November with pre convention meetings leading up to the event.
Britain announces that the Union of South Africa has declared war on Germany under a new government. Canada votes in emergency session on joining Britain with full cooperation. Australia and New Zealand have already declared war. Smuts becomes South Africa's prime minister as recess ends. The Aga Khan calls for service to the empire. Rhodesia mobilizes territorial units for active duty.
The first meeting of the coming school year will be held for all principals of Ouachita parish grammar schools at the parish grammar school in Monroe on Friday at 9:30 am. Mrs. Chrissie Williams, supervisor of elementary education, states all principals are expected to be present to discuss plans for the year.
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