30 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1940
Page
1
Monroe women engage in house to house canvassing for the Twin City Community Chest drive. They also organize National Art Week with Monroe artists selling American art to support local exhibitions and the National League plan.
An ad warns a persistent three day cough may signal chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a potent non narcotic remedy that goes to the bronchial membranes to loosen mucus and soothe irritation, promising quick cough relief or money back.
The ad notes that women suffer menstrual discomfort from malnutrition and that CARDUS can help. It claims CARDUS stimulates appetite and digestive juices, builds strength and nerve power, and can reduce distress if taken before and during menses. It touts 30 years of popularity.
October meeting led by Mrs Preston Fergus with remarks from Mrs C Rainwater and Mrs H Hodges. Bishop John Long Jackson visited St David s Rosville on Oct 23 with a reception for his first local visit and a church service later. The national Girl Scout bureau idea highlighted by Mrs C Vaughan Ferguson aims to create civic task bureaus for girls ages 19 to 18 to aid Red Cross and community welfare efforts. Mrs Travis Marks hosted a tea honoring Miss Virginia Welson on Jackson Street and announced her engagement to Mr Carl Flanery with wedding plans for November 17 in El Dorado.
Lynn Brittonhes escapes two kidnappers aboard a vessel on the Yellow River region. Temu Darin, envoy of the Prince of Shani Lun, arrives, their magnetic encounter deepening as geopolitical rumors swirl about aircraft, bandits, and rival powers. Lynn rejects the prince and resists captivity while amid tension and romance with Temu Darin.
Mrs. Willian Wallace of Birmingham Alabama visits her husband’s parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wallace on Island Drive. Mrs. C B Flinn hosts a coffee hour at her Myrtle Street home Thursday 10 to 12. Misses Ladie Cann Martha Ann Moore Jean Tabb Joyce and Dean McKain and Mrs. B M McKain spent the weekend in Baton Rouge enjoying homecoming activities on the campus of the state university.
The article advertises Pattern No. 8924 for a practical slip on apron with adjustable straps and back bow sash. It notes fabric options polka dot percale gingham calico and chambray, sizes 14 through 44, yardage needs, price 15c pattern, and 1c pattern book plus 2c for combined order. It invites readers to request the Fall Winter Fashion Book as well.
Local notices list a Halloween festival and party events at Lida Benton school and various meetings. Activities include Monroe Poetry Society, Lida Benton Mother Singers, Women International Labor League bingo, and a public Juvenile Musical Coterie gathering. Additional items cover civic league, Melody Music Club, and river study talks with multiple speakers.
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