Generous George Outmaneuvers Larceny Lou In Bridge
In a four spade dummy hand Generous George declarer defended by a clever ruse. Larceny Lou leads hearts and aims to force out honors, but George discards a diamond to preserve the contract and defeats the trap with a calm, strategic play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generous George
Larency Lou
Miami
Larceny Lou
West
Lou
Declarer
George
Larceny
East
Bride-Elect Roberta Mayes Entertained in Winnsboro
Roberta Mayes of Delhi, brides-to-be for August 8, was honored at a morning party in Winnsboro. Guests included Rowena Taliferro Patsy Massony Amy Hill and many relatives. A buffet supper followed at a Lowry home with gifts of silver and china plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Mayes
Delhi
Winnsboro
Rowena Taliferro
Patsy Massony
Amy Hill
Freddye Lowry
S. A. Mayes
James Cruse
Raleigh Talbert
Carolyn Glover
John Lee Kincaid
E. S. Landis, Jr
Bruce Landis
E. S. Lowry
J. O. Henry
J. O. Henry, Jr
Mayes
Miss Mayes
Mr. Landis
B. S. Landis, Jr
James Eppinette
Anna Lea Kirkland
Cleta Harville
John Barkley Knight
DeMarcus Butler
Robert Mayes
Luncheon Highlights Bride-to-Be Mrs James McLendon
Mrs James McLendon formerly Evelyn Gannaway received multiple prenuptial parties culminating in a luncheon at a local restaurant. Guests included Miss Dorothy Ann Mitchell Miss Joyce Toler and others. Prizes featured a yellow corsage a silver bowl and an electric iron amid bridge games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLendon
Evelyn Gannaway
J. S. Harbuck
Pat Harbuck
McLendon
Gannaway
Sue Gatlin
Allen
West Monroe
Evelyn
Dorothy Ann Mitchell
Joyce Toler
Betty Sisson
Betty Richardson
Kay McHenry
Mary Morrow
Local Social News Highlights from New York to Mexico
Mrs Collie Small of New York City and W H Cargile Jr of Alexandria return home after visiting Mr and Mrs W H Cargile. Miss June Lewis and friends depart for Mexico City and Acapulco for vacation. Miss Viola Perkins of this city joins U S O in Dallas. R D Olson announce birth of Dorothy Ann at a local sanitarium. Mrs H C McCall and Mickey stay with Alfred J Reid in Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Lewis
Esther Rae Wille
Elmogene Walker
Shreveport
Mexico City
Acapulco
Mex
Viola Perkins
The
Dallas
R. D. Olson
Dorothy Ann
Society Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
The Y Wives Club Y W C A meets at the Y at 9 30 a m with officer elections. Business Professional Girls Club meets at 6 15 p m. Delta Kappa Pi Sorority gathers at Miss Charlotte Cook 510 Crosley at 2 p m. Bayou DeSiard Garden Club hosts at 4102 Webster 2 p m. Newcomer’s Club lunch 12 30 p m. Thompson Wood Lee U S W Auxiliary meets 6 30 p m in Pecan Grove De Siard Rd. Chi Omega dinner bridge 6 p m at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. Dining and dancing 8 p m to midnight. Sunday Monroe Quota Club Benefit Buffet Supper 6 30 9 p m at 1403 North Second St. Reservations with Mrs James 342 Mrs Taunton Veary 6780 or Miss Freeda Mickel 9797. Monday Monroe Rebekah Lodge No 66 8 p m W O W Hall. Noble Grand Madeleine Hegwood urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y- Wives’ Club
Business & Professional Girls’ Club
Delta Kappa Pi Sorority
Charlotte Cook
Crosley
Bayou DeSiard Garden Club
George Reitze
Webster
Newcomer’s Club
Cale
Scott
Monroe
H. M. James
North Second Street
James
Taunton Veary
Freeda Mickel
Monroe Rebekah Lodge No. 66
W. O. W. Hall
Madeline Hegwood
Noble Grand
Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples
John Thomas Whitlock age 24 of Calhoun and Gratia Jean Garland age 22 of Downsville obtain a marriage license. J R Rottenbrook 32 of West Monroe and Patsy Ruth Miller 20 of Taylor La. also licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Whitlock
Calhoun
Gratia Jean Garland
Downsville
J. R .Rottenbrook
West Monroe
Patsy Ruth Miller
Taylor
Fire at Griffins Transport Service Causes Neon Sign Fire
West Monro e fire department Engine No 1 answered at 2 32 a m to extinguish a blaze at Griffins Transport Service on highway 80 and North Seventh Street. The neon rooftop sign caused the fire with little damage to the building.
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West Monroe
Griffins Transport Service
Highway 80
North Seventh Street
Sugar Run Tops Demand as U S Sugar Stores Grow
Sugar specialists from the U S Department of Agriculture warn that aging sugar does not improve quality and can harden in humid weather. Retailers report a tripling in demand and rationing in many cities, though overall supplies remain ample with large beet and cane crops anticipated this fall. Cuba and territories hold substantial reserves to meet needs if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mildred G. Swift
Cuba
U. S
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Louisiana
Florida
Negro in hospital after slashing on North 14th Street
Monroe police report a Negro, Sam Bass, 506 North Eighth street, is hospitalized with wounds from a cutting at North 14th street and Washington. Lonnie King, 32, 130 Wallace street, is jailed on aggravated battery charges after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
E. A. Conway
North 14Th Street
Washington
Sam Bass
North Eighth Street
Lonnie King
Wallace Street
Bass
King
Public forum letters raise questions on Monroe projects
A Monroe reader asks the editors to explain who hires contractors tearing up streets at once, whether light poles will stand after work, and why parking-meter revenues aren’t reported publicly, asserting residents deserve transparency. Signed by George A. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
George A. Miller
Arctic Supply Run Aboard USS Seminole Heads North
Leverne Grissom of Delhi Louisiana serves as a steward on the attack cargo ship USS Seminole as it sails for Point Barrow Alaska. The mission, limited to a brief Arctic window, aims to deliver annual provisions to naval petroleum reserve No. 4 and various federal installations. Naval reserve midshipmen will join as junior officers, with 30 officers and 250 enlisted personnel. The Seminole will visit Barter Island Pitt Point Dutch Harbor Tigvariak Island and Point Lay.
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Leverne Grissom
Steward
USN
Box
Delhi
United States
Point Barrow
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Army
Air Force
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Weather Bureau
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
Naval Reserve
Barter Island
Pitt Point
Dutch Harbor
Tigvariak Island
Point Lay
Cats Help City Fight Rats In Backfastleigh
In Backfastleigh England the village council approved funds for cat food after four official cats reduced sewer rats to scarce numbers. The move aims to keep the cats healthy and able to continue pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backfastleigh
Eng
Auto recovered by Alabama owner in Monroe theft case
A 1937 Chevrolet stolen from Anniston and sold in Monroe was recovered by owner F. K. Coleman. Monroe police hold warrants from Calhoun County for three Anniston youths J C Humphries Roy Johnson and Gerald Butler accused of stealing auto parts and two Chevrolets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Monroe
F. K. Coleman
Anniston
Ala
Chevrolet
L. C
R Kelly Receives Building Permit for North Sixth Street Remodel
A building permit was issued to R Kelly to remodel a dwelling at 7 North Sixth Street. The project valued at 400 dollars will use day labor for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Kelly
North Sixth Street
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Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Irie
Rt Nell Entrican
James M’lendon
Mallinson
Thompson Wood Lee
Pecan Grove
Baptist Childrens Home
DeSiard Road
Chi Omega
Bayou DeSiard Country Club
Alec Templeton
Steinways
Hewitt
Grammont
Pleetway Pajamas
D. Masur & Sons
America
Lincoln
Jackson Motors, Inc
South
Grand St
Monroe, la
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