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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1925

Page

3

Easter lilies and society notes in the city

The Social Realm column highlights Easter lily symbolism in church and fashion, upcoming Easter cantata at First Methodist, and social events. Mrs. Worthington leads the missionary society. various circles meet. social dances at the Atkins home feature Louise Atkins and Dolly Dahlberg with a large guest list.

Atkins Mrs. P. M. Atkins River Front Louise Dolly Dahlberg Chicago Louise Atkins Miss Dahlberg Miss Atkins Merton Abbington Dick Kellogg Vada Speed Harold Wood Olive Guthrie Alymer Montgomery Clara Guthrie Whitfield Blanks Lucille Stroud Ggorge Woodard Emily Trousdale Gordon Wright Frances Stubbs George Bancroft Carol Flower Charles Rodriguez Lillian McGrath R. C. Sparks Marion Grisham Walter Kellogg Virginia Lynch Eugene Windes Mary Lee Sullivan T. Frazer Alma Summer Potts Standifer Sholars Carolyn Sholars Julian Glenn Adele James Thomas Standifer Olivia Bailey Toby Bancroft Lucy Moore Ivy Faulk

Community Club and Church Groups Schedule

A dense list of meetings for Monday and Tuesday includes the Georgia Tucker Parent Teachers Association Circle 3 at 3 PM, Presbyterian Auxiliary Circles 1 2 4 5 at various St John Street addresses, West Monroe Baptist Missionary Society circles 1 through 8 at multiple residences, the Y W M A with Mrs. Frazier at 103 Rochelle at 3 PM, and a Skovgaard Danish violin concert at City High School Auditorium 8 PM.

Georgia Tucker Parent-Teachers Association Presbytery West Monroe Baptist Missionary Society Kirby Ludwig Avenue Reid River Front Street Bordeaux Pine Street Burt Trenton Street Harry Frazier Rochelle M. Skovgaard City High School Presbyterian Auxiliary Stevenson St. John Street Wills Wakefield R. B. Ga Elkins Sixth Street W. A. DeWoody Layton Avenue Grover Cornett Winnsro Road Stiltner Overs’ Lane Methodist Women’s Missionary Society

March Attendance Leads Society Circle Delegates Named

Number One headed the March attendance contest with 74 percent. Delegates chosen for the Alexandria convention include Mrs. J. W. Worthington, Mrs. J. T. Bryant, Mrs. D. C. Warner, Mrs. S. M. McReynolds, Mrs. E. P. Cudd, and Mrs. O. G. Elliott. A donation funded Easter offerings for the Ruston Orphanage. meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction.

Alexandria J. W. Worthington J. T. Bryant D. C. Warner S. M. McReynolds E. P. Cudd O. G. Elliott Ruston

Symbolic song prologue for Prisma picture feature

The management plans a symbolic song prologue for the Prisma picture The Swan. Mrs. Vernon Proffit, a popular soloist, will present suitable song numbers for the event.

Vernon Proffit

Pageant work begins in Richland for ruralist program

Miss Lula Cassidy leads the Southern Ruralist home department mission in Richland to organize a pageant titled The Plea and Promise of the Soil for the camp. 150 to 200 youths will participate, with G D Cain and Mrs Birdie Mulhern assisting. The Rayville primary presents The Marriage of the Midgets at Rayville High School on April 17 with 75 children. Lambda Kappa Club notes April 8 meeting. A Better Homes Picture Service offer promises Home Sweet Home for Mecca Theatre on June 10. Plans for Fifth District Federated Clubs’ April 18 meeting are discussed.

News-Star Rayville Lula Cassidy Richland Miss Cassidy G. D Cain Cie Birdie Mulhern Rayville High School J. Y. Gladney A. S. Pugh Elizabeth Langford Lambda Kapp Club Orrick Better Homes Picture Service Jack Morae Sweet Home Mecca Theatre Rayvile

Miss Julia Alexander Runs for North Carolina Governor

The first woman candidate for governor in North Carolina is Julia Alexander of Charlotte. She is a lawyer and member of the State General Assembly and will seek the Democratic nomination for the November elections.

North Carolina Julia Alexander Charlotte State General Assembly Alexander

Resurrection Anthem and City Improvements Highlight Summer Tourism

Miss Rath Fairleigh will sing All Through the Night as part of a local event. Thos. E. Speight oversees graveling curb and street grading on South Benedette to improve access from the railroad and Dixie Overland highway. The Diamond Garage and other motor travel firms announce upgrades anticipating a strong tourist season with the new through highway opening.

Diamond Garage

Novel Holiday Basket Sent by Flower Shoppe

The News-Star notes receipt of a handsome Easter remembrance a holiday candy basket from the Flower Shoppe Inc located on North Third Street. The shop is preparing for large Easter patronage with extensive floral displays and modern equipment and is the only local member of a nationwide telegraph association enabling delivery nationwide at reasonable cost.

The News-Star Flower Shoppe, Inc North Third Street Nationwide Telegraph Association

Prisma Color Picture at Saenger Theatre

Telegram announces a unique feature for Sunday and Monday programs at the Saenger Theatre. A Prisma color film titled I Know a Garden will be shown in addition to the regular program, described as among the most beautiful of its kind.

Saenger Theatre Management

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