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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
5
A poem fragment invokes homeward longing and sea hush, with a lighthouse glow as a symbol of distance and return. The piece then cites James Dalton in The American Architect May issue, arguing adversity reshapes American values toward books, flowers, peace, friendship, culture, leisure, and perhaps God.
The schedule lists Y W A and Methodist Missionary society meetings on Wednesday at First Baptist and church respectively, Claiborne Community club at 2 30 p m, Presbyterian Auxiliary circle eight at 8 p m, Catholic Ladies Altar Society at 3 p m, Acro Club at 6 30, Temple Sisterhood benefit card party at 8, Culvertson contract bridge lecture by Mrs Rosenbaum and reservations with Mrs Haas, and Catholic Daughters of America meeting at 8 p m.
Mrs. S Robinson and Mrs A T Rochester left Sunday for Oklahoma City and points on a two week vacation. Phi Kappa fraternity hosts annual summer ball at Frances hotel Cherokee Terrace drawing the younger set. Mr and Mrs E J Smith visited Mrs Smiths aunt Mrs Sidney Jeff erson en route to New Orleans from Europe. Mr and Mrs S J Daigle and family returned from a motor trip to Galveston after two pleasant weeks.
The writer, reflecting on a warm season, praises Mary Lee for her growing stage talents after a praised performance. Mentions a bouquet from the Swayzes and hopes for the president to return from vacation to lead the next theater project.
Fourteen of twenty six rights of way needed for a protective levee around West Monroe have been secured by the right-of-way committee. All remaining rights of way are expected to be obtained by week’s end. The parcels are being donated by landowners.
The speaker argues loans aim to prevent a national financial disaster, not to aid railroads or owners. Emergency measures are temporary. restoring railway earnings is essential. The public can support by using rail services and demanding fair treatment, with constructive criticism welcomed.
Pattern 2266 offers a dainty cotton print kiddie frock with a ruffled V-neckline and yoke skirt fullness. Includes bloomers and comes in sizes 2 to 8. size 4 uses 2 1/4 yards of 36 inch fabric. Catalog adds lingerie pajama patterns. send 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for catalog and pattern.
Members of Eta Chapter Phi Kappa entertained with a formal dancing party at the frat house honoring present and past sponsors. The event featured themed specials, a stringed orchestra, and numerous couples with chaperones listed among attendees.
The Monroe contingent gains major roles as state officers in the Louisiana Daughters of the American Revolution and the Louisiana Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Appointments include Mrs. C. M. Flower National Defense chair, Mrs. T. C. Brown Ellis Island chair, and Mrs. J. J. Potts endorsed schools chair.
Miss Julia Wossman of Monroe chairs public relations and plans a varied program. Miss Mae Henry of Natchitoches leads Independent Woman and council resolutions. The health program will be directed by Miss Maude Reid of Lake Charles and legislative work by Mrs Frances Warner of Lake Charles. State officers include Mrs Norton and several vice presidents plus secretaries and treasurer. Directors are presidents of local clubs across the state.
A mother scolds a child for taking chocolate before lunch using gentle discipline that avoids overt punishment. The piece argues such methods crush the child’s self-esteem and promote hypocrisy, warning about permanent psychological harm from constant parental disappointment.
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced an extra dividend of 25 cents a share, on top of the regular 25 cent quarterly dividend. Both payments are due September 15 to stockholders of record August 16.
A reader 20 asks about love with a steady boyfriend and competing old flames. The adviser counsels not to settle yet, suggests testing devotion with many friends, and notes potential life with a single partner may be safer if the relationship proves stable.
The Ruston candidates Riley J. Wilson and Charles G. Gayne were certified as Democratic candidates for congress from Louisiana's fifth district by the district executive committee at Hotel Virginia. Harvey G. Fields presided. H. B. Chambers served as vice chairman and J. E. McClanahan as secretary. The committee set September 20 at Hotel Virginia to promulgate primary returns from September 13 and certify the party's nominee to the secretary of state.
In Adele Garrison's Heart of a Wife, Dicky returns from a flight and restores calm with a protective embrace. The couple resolves to avoid the troubling “mess” tonight as they cling to each other, hoping for safety and forgiveness before his next departure.
Sondra Kent wins John Anderson’s aid to place Mark Merriman in the Congo but grows unhappy as distance strains her. She insists on wealth for marriage, recalling her father’s warning that love without money leads to dissatisfaction. Flora suggests Anderson as a match, but he is married and distant. Sondra grapples with unspoken feelings for Mark and Anderson’s quiet protectiveness.
In a ballroom, Sondra debates love and money with John Anderson. She wonders if he loves her, if free will exists, and how her life would change if Merriman and Mark were out of the picture. He hints at future possibilities as they leave to the garden. Copyright 1952. Sondra and Mark meet tomorrow for the last time before he sails the Congo.
Prof A M Shaw Jr of Centenary College urged Sunday at First Methodist Church that world should solve current problems and also build leadership capable of understanding future challenges. He commented that current leadership is noted for its problems and emphasized proactive guidance.
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