Christmas social notes from Miss Willett's fête at home
A busy social calendar lists December gatherings including Miss Mary Naynes hosting at 4 o'clock for Miss Mary Anna Willett, Miss Martha White luncheon for Miss Mary Ann Lile at the Barlow, and a candle light dance hosted by the Clara Lowthorp Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy at the Hope Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Naynes
Mary Anna Willett
Miles Martha White
Mary Ann Lile
Martha White
Barlow
Miss Lile
Children of the Confederacy
Clara Lowthorp
The
Hope Country Club
Mary Wilson
Gwen Evans
Pogey McNeil
Nic
D. A
Henry
J. C. Whitworth
Houston
Martha Houston
Mary Ann Lily
L. M. Lile
Mary Haynes
Janet Lemley
Marian Smith
Mary Cornelia Holloway
Carolyn Barr
Marjory Dildy
Nell Louise Broyles
Sara Ann Holland
Nancy Hill
Martha Howston
Mary Ann Lite
Pinner
Flossy Hamm
Clara Briant
Mary Amnbile
Remmel Young
Mary Ann Mile
Roy and Drews
McAllen
Thompson Evins Jr
Nancy Wil
Brlant Bundy
Mart Houston
P. Youna Jy
Richard Finwick
Bob Ben
Sara Ann Holeland
Duffie Booth
Maryr Haynes
Gil. Crews
Janet Leinley
Charles Haynes
Mex
Harman
Biiant
Power
Eva Done Rider
Oliver B. Rider
Paul Wf. Power
Juhn Power
Nashville
Arkansas
Patmos
Robert G. Barber
First Baptist Church of
We Valley
B. A. Allen
Stumps
Mrs. Ebner Brawo
Hope
Mystery of Life
C. Bowman
Tdaughter
Mary Ann
Evelyn Crews
Dallas
George T. Crews
K. J. Kaplinger Jr
Kelsie TL
Tommy Ray
Personal Holiday Visits and Family Notices Across Texas and Nearby States
Local readers note holiday greetings from Mrs. W. N. Slack and family returning to Longview Texas after visiting Mr Slack’s sister Mrs W G Allison. Other entries mention Christmas with relatives in the city and in Forrest City and Little Rock. The passing of Mrs Gupton in Kirksville Missouri draws sympathy from friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Slack
Longview
Texas
Mr. Slack
W. G. Allison
Alison
George Brandan
Akio
Umi
Kenry Hiels
4. Pitesinmons
Chrismas Hotidty
James Waite
W. G. Waite
Forrest City
S. G. Norton
Little Rock
George Shipp
Vicksburg
Wor
Guplon
Kirksville, Mo
J. C. Carlton
Dale Carlton
New Orleans
Miami
Fla
Juniors Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville
Florida
Havana
Cuba
Mary Margaret Hannah
Shreveport
Frank Ward
David Finley
Saint Louis
Fettan
F. L. Padaitt
Baton Rouge
Mary Greening
My Ann
Kenneth Greening
Gus
Houston
Ley Sv’Greening
By Deeds, Serious Frivolous, Women Captured Their Share 1940 Headlines
A compilation of women who influenced 1040s headlines during a presidential campaign era. Spotlighted figures include Claire Booth and Frances Perking, with mentions of Jeanette Rankin and others, alongside assorted holiday travel notes and social visits across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
NEA
New York
Claire Booth
Miss Booth
Europe
Frances Perking
John L. Lewis
Montana
Jeanette Rankin
Congress
Miss Rankin
Famous Smoker Answer to Previous Puzzle
Puzzle clues list many entries across vertical and horizontal prompts. The page item centers on a crossword style answer reveal titled Famous Smoker, with related clues hinting at classic crossword solutions and historical references.
Washington era headlines and society notes in January
A retrospective look at Roosevelt's national unity appeal and tax request for defense as January unfolds. Coverage covers celebrities like Gloria Vanderbilt, Juliana of the Netherlands, Barbara Hutton, Elsa Schiaparelli, and socialites linked to weddings and fashion, with brief mentions of U S and European figures and fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Josephine Dillson
Hollywood
Barbara Hutton
Europe
America
Duchess of Windsor
Bahamas
France
Great Britain
Elsa Schiaparedli
Paris
J. Barden Harriman
U. S. Minster
Norway
Girded for the New You New Year watchfulness lesson
The lesson urges daily watchfulness and faithfulness as a New Year practice. It compares spiritual vigilance to servants awaiting a master and to guarding against thieves, stressing that God continually comes to us and we must stay alert, ready, and faithful in every day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Gilroy
D. D. Fililer
Jesus
Gethsamene
Debutantes and Celebrities in Echoes of Fashion and Fame
A crowded social page notes marriages and high society events. Joan Bennett wed Walter Wanger in 1940 amid cheers while Kay Stammers’s husband is Cadet Michael Menzies. Brenda Frazier’s era lingers as Fashionists discuss silhouettes, hats, and New York’s fashion leadership with stars Anna Louise Constant Bennett Carol Bruce and Esme O’Brien highlighted for glamour and headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheers
Joan Bennett
Walter Wanger
Kay Stammers
Michael Menzies
Brenda Frazier
Brenda
Lilly Bache
New York
Anna Louise
Constant Bennett
Hollywood
Carol Bruce
Broadway
Esme O'Brien
Radio, Broadcasting Company
Christmas Tree and Party Held by Bruce Chapel Club
The Home Demonstration Club hosted a Christmas tree and party at Mrs O E Foster’s home on Saturday night December 21 with over 150 attendees. Activities included games led by recreation leader Mrs M E Cook, a devotional, carols led by several members, Santa's candy gifts, and a birthday shower for Miss Dorothy Cullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
O. E. Foster
M. E. Cook
W. L. Lentz
R. L. Tomiin
J. W. Goodson
Will Glover
Lessie
Deleria Folsom
Marlbrook
Andy Folsom
Dorothy Davis
J. A. Cullins
R. L. Tomlin
Dewey Ston
BE. Wester
Hope
Guy Higgins
Shreveport
Add Nivens
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Girls Collision Club
Dune
Mariha White
Tehenn
Ulluck
Saurday
Sava Ann Halland
Will
Mary Ann Tile
the Bartow
O'Rlock
Bundey
E.R. Young
Young I. Will Pie Lertain Nto
Barheloy
Young, Barry
Yam
Bruce Mettie
Dory Mette
Tei
Borcus McRae Sr
Oadee High
Brive Meltne
Lite Reek
East Chil Street
Nell Lanise Thosles
Nancy U
William Glover
Malvern
Betsy Mate
Ambrose Ganeyan
Mabel Biliridge
Clyde Tl
Frank Wavel
Iphmond
Higmond Robertson
Roheelson
Wendell Powry
Elisa Kilepatrick
Robert Rider
Ralph Power
Prinies Pulsie
John Power
Wendell
H Ralph
Louis Power
Duck Shuffick
Devil Shuffield
Okay
Raymond Robertson
Mys
B.A. Allen
Stamps
Paul Mann
Dovailo
A. J. Goforth
A.D. Wetherington
PB. C. Stephens
M. L. Nelson
Blevins
Joy Rider
Ob. Light
Hal Byers
KR. Browh
Vope
Elsie Kilpatrick
Haynesville
Lewisiana
Alfreel Wilson
Cit
Powey
Patnins
Saenger
Judy Garland
Nellie Kelly
King OF the Royal Mounted
FU Manchu
Roy Rogers
Ranger
Rialto
Helen Woo Parrish
Dennis O'Keefe
Alma Kruger
May Kyser
Ginny Simms
Harry Babbitt
Ish Kabibble
Rhone So Teppelle
Roe
David Butler
Strenn Moy
James Kern
Hope Hardware CO
C. P. Kinsey
Southwestern Peachars College
Springfield, Mo
Minnie Padgitt
Springfield
Talests
Padgitn
Beth Pritchard
Joe F. Daves
Madill
Oklahoma
Orba Lena
Marita
G. H. Reaves
Mes. Haro Roberts
Hot Springs
Alonzo Elkins
Athe Barnes
Blytheville
Omara
A. K. Holloway
Mary Cornelia
Frank Trimble
Hcarolyn
Texarkana
Claudia Whitworth
Thomas Carter
Hite
Betty
Monroe
W. W. Whitwort
the Cabot
Garang Carat Brace
Norizontal
Gibbon
Tie Ettini
England
Wrath
Virginia
Ocean
South Carolina
Helen
Ae Ffi
Aimer
Gloria Vanderbilt
Healline
Juliana Phanp
Netherlands
Hitler
Low Countries
Juliana
Canada
U.S
Chubby
Sonja Henie
Eileen Herrick
Juliet
Romeo
George Lowther
Carrie Chapman Crit
Sean and
Geyerious Old Daddy
Vetress Comstance Rewnete
Tullywood
Brown Shoe Store
Duke
Bruce
East Second Street
K.C. Baking Pwd
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