Monroe Bride Weds George Gunby in Elegant First Methodist Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Thelma de Graffenreid and Mr. George Gunby united two prominent Monroe families in a refined Episcopal service at seven thirty Saturday night. Attended by sisters as bridesmaids, the groom’s attendants, and a lavish reception at the de Graffenreid home, the event featured generous floral decor, a string quartet, and gifts including a lacquer Japanese service. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. de Graffenreid, and the groom, son of Mrs. A. A. Gunby and the late Judge Gunby, plan a honeymoon and will reside in Monroe upon return.
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First Methodist Church
Thelma de Graffenreid
George Gunby
Monroe
Methodist Church
John Scholars
A. L. Harrison
George
Conrad Cage
Bartlett
Bohn
Claire
Polly
Aimee
Elaine de Graffenreid
Ben Johnson, Jr
Shreveport
Allan Sholars
Fred Millsaps
Morris Haas
Thomas Sholars
Standifer Sholars
deGraffenreid
Jace
Rev. Brown
New Orleans
E. F. Hayward
de Graffenreidh
W. H. de Graffenreid
A. A. Gunby
Gunby
Jackson Street
W. H. deGraffenreid
State Normal
University of Chicago
Judge Gunby
University of Louisiana
Grace Church Guild
Kempy Offered by Splendid Cast at City High Auditorium
The Players Club of Monroe presents Kempy a clever sketch at the City High school auditorium Friday night to benefit the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. The cast features Carol Flower Ruth Bence Marion Grisham Kate Bence Lilian McGrath Ma Bence Lera Bryant Jane Wade Kempy James David Marx Duke Merrill Ben Wade Dad Bence and director Addie Webb.
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Kempy
Players Club of
Monroe
West Monroe Epworth League Prepares for Mansfield Trip
The Cadillacs presented a strong program to 55 league members and 35 visitors, welcoming 18 new members for the Mansfield trip. The event featured a patriotic tableaux and talks on church state relations, with plans for a graduation and a busy May Day pageant weekend including a card party and a theater performance.
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West Monroe
Epworth League
Mansfield
Cadillacs
Henry Anderson
Rudolph Sample
F. L. Watts
Baker Hunt
Uncle Sam
Chas. Watts
Carrie May Kirkpatrick
Eva Reid
Florence Laing
Fords
League
Punkin Hollow
Andy Gump
A Wife Confesses Love Amid Mirthful Banter
Adele Garrison narrates a confessional scene with her husband Dicky in which he reassures her of his love regardless of changes to her weight or appearance. He teases her about aging and beauty while insisting his affection endures for her inner self.
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Icky
Dicky
March
Reno
Camp Fire Girls News Notes
Camp Fire Girls report on training in Chicago and a Lake Drury Illinois camp as Mrs. Garnett leads. Zatapochon notes new member Mamie Bache and plans for a ceremonial at Mrs. Sam Davis home with Fire Makers Harriet Knight and Eleanor Butler. Otaukare details May Pole plans and a May Queen tie chosen Virginia Mitchell. Wachelovan members discuss count book backs and share cookies before dismissal.
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Garnett
Chicago
Lake Drury
Ill
Zatapochon
Tatapochon
Methodist Annex
Mamie Bache
Sam Davis
Harriet Knight
Eleanor Butler
West Monroe
Virginia Mitchell
Emelyn Cason
Virginia
Kempys Show to Benefit Scout Camp Funds in Monroe
In several towns including Monroe, performances by Kempy raise money for the Boy Scouts permanent camp equipment fund. The Monroe show Friday May 1 at City High School Auditorium features Kenny with cast members Marion Grisham Lillian McGrath Carol Flower Lera Bryant David Marx Lloyd McDaniel Jack Marrus Elmer Richards directed by Addie L Webb.
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Monroe
Boy Scouts
City High School
David Marx
Lloyd McDaniel
Jack Marrus
Elmer Richards
Kempy
Addie L. Webb
Kempy Farce Shines In Monroe Players Club Show
Ruston audiences enjoyed a strong Monroe Players Club production of Kempy last Friday night. Despite tight stage space and limited lighting, the farce impressed with its humor and overall quality.
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Ruston
A Man's Garden
A romantic tale by Juanita follows a man seeking true love among many alluring options. Cupid guides his steps as the fairest flowers reveal the unexpected outcome.
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Cupid
Beths
Elsies
Yvettes
Maries
Dan Cupid
S.S.S. Blood Purifier Promises Nerve Strength and Vitality
An advertisement claims S.S.S. boosts red blood cells to strengthen nerves and energy. It asserts the tonic cleanses impurities, treats skin issues, and stops rheumatism, with purely vegetable ingredients and years of use since 1826.
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S.S.S
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Lovely Church
Carolyn Sholars
Sophie Newcomb
Mrs. Thomas
D. B. Pellette
George Morgan
Mary
Nadine
H. D. Eckhardt
Conference of the Christian Church
Fred Petit
C. H. Wheat
Memphis, Tenn
M. F. Gathright
el Dorado
Billy Lawrence
Edwin Keplinger Jr
Henrietta
Iain
Twentieth Century Book Club
Nelson Able
Catholic Ladies Altar Society
K. of C. Hall
Barkdall- Faulk
West Monroe Baptist Missionary Society
Drew
Ludwig Avenue
Jack Morris
South Second Street
Campbell
North Fourth Street
Feazel
Trenton Street
St. Matthew's High School
Building Fund
Woman’s Methodist Missionary Society
H. H. Hodges
Bruce
Fleet
F. C. Bennett
W. A. Walker
W. J. Cornett
A. W. Riggs
Bob Harmon
Columbia Road
Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterian Auxiliary
W. E. Allen
River Front
Foster
North Sixth Street
J. W. Griffith
Riverside Heights
Joe Dillard
Louisville Avenue
West Monroe Methodist Missionary Society
Macklin
W. C. Green
W. Jd. Lee
S. C. Blackmon
S. M. McReynolds
Adele Garrison
Newapapa
Ina
Madge
Camp Fire Girls
Otaukare
Monroe Players’ Club
Juanita
All Good Drug
Edney
Wrigleys
THE
Grand Floral Company
T. Malouf
S. S
SPR
Pottte
Berin
N. 3Rd St
Moth Insurance
DRY Cleaning Department
Monroe Steam Laundry
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