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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1933
Page
7
The article describes Swedish Christmas Eve dining with pork dish traditions and a bread dipping rite symbolizing unity. It notes a Friday dinner for Louise McGuire Benevolent club at Mrs. J. B. Swanson's home, with Radiance roses and holly, and lists numerous guests who received gifts.
A Christmas pageant titled Still the Sweetest Story will be presented at First Methodist Church tonight at seven. Directed by Mrs. Emma Alexander and assisted by Mrs. John Sholars and Mrs. Clyde Sanders, the program retells the birth of Christ across scenes in a living room and on Judean hills with a large cast led by Mrs. Lawrence and numerous town residents. The event closes with a love gift to the Methodist orphanage at Ruston.
The News-Star recommends Anne Adams patterns 1691 and 1692 for festive robes and pajamas. The robes suit flannel or corduroy in college colors with satin or velveteen contrast, while the pajamas feature a rever collar, flared sleeves, and wide trouser legs. Patterns come in multiple sizes with step-by-step instructions. order the book and patterns for 25 cents, or 15 cents each pattern.
Miss Lula Inabnet daughter of Mrs. W B Inabnet Sr and Carl Riggin of West Monroe married December 22 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Martin Hebert officiating. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. B B Hendrix and the bride's mother. The bride teaches at Crosley school and the groom works for Twin City Paint and Wallpaper. They will reside in West Monroe after trips to Arkansas.
A Thursday night open house at Marguerite McCoy residence featured dancing, punch and sandwiches amid Christmas floral baskets. Attendees included Jean French, Nelson Bland, Tommy Zeagler, Diana Powers, Geneva Castles, Martha Garrisson, Clyde French, John Jones, Mildred Breard, Aline Freret, Jane Gregory, Dot Bennett, Kathleen Bolleigh, Mack McCoy, Spick Medallies, Jimmy Guerriero, Buddy Bubb, Billy Reagan, A L Peters, Louis Guerriero, Ralph Stowell and George Tonore. Families motor to Helena to spend holidays with parents. A Sigma Beta Gamma Christmas ball party will be attended in Jackson after a Greenville leg. Harvie Jasper Jr. remains ill at home.
The Welcome Branch of the Twentieth Century Book Club met with Mrs. C C Calvert presiding. Members discussed resignations and elections for officer vacancies and heard a paper titled The Tax Burden. Central grammar school P T A held a meeting with Mr Frederick Williamson speaking on The Community Standard for the Cultural Development of the Child. Multiple society notices include upcoming marriage of Miss Janie Fomby and Anderson Weaver, and holiday visits from relatives across Texas and Louisiana.
The Junior Catholic Daughters met Monday with Marguerite McCoy as hostess. Yuletide games and contests entertained members including Kathrine Rivoire Lily Belle Glen Kathleen Rolleigh Clara Virginia Cornett Mary Elizabeth Shaughnessy Mary Elizabeth Mahr Margaret Devereaux Marguerite McCoy served at tea with a Sugar Plum tree centerpiece. Boyd Grant of L S A visits holidays with his parents Fred and Mrs. Grant. Mrs. Betty Smelser spends Yuletide with relatives in south Louisiana.
Acting Postmaster J R Wooten said parcel post deliveries were completed last night and that undelivered mail was due to no one being home. He noted the season’s parcel post volume was about two and a half times higher than 1932, signaling a healthy gain. The parcel post department will move from the temporary federal building back to the old post office.
Reports suggest the new federal building will be permanently occupied by the office soon after New Year’s. The plan indicates readiness for long term operation once existing formalities are settled.
Thompson Wood Lee camp No. 1 Spanish War veterans will hold annual installation of officers at the first meeting in January. The officers to be installed include Commander J. F. Elsen, Senior Vice Commander F. C. Br, Junior Vice Commander E. W. Mangham, Adjutant P. M. Gayle, Trustee M. Munholland, Patriotic Instructor G. Courtney, Chaplain J. T. Shell, Officer of the Day Charles Eastman, Officer of the Guard FE, B. Naylor, Sergeant Major W. J. Vinson, Quartermaster Neti Elmer Webb.
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