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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

2

Acele Jovita Smith Weds George Batterton in Monroe

Miss Acele Jovita Smith of New York marries George Bevery Batterton of Teresa parish at St Matthew’s church with Father Murray officiating. The bride, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George Wesler Sith of Monroe, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Waldorf A Smith of New York. The groom is a native of Teresa parish. Ceremony followed by reception and dancing with guests from Monroe and nearby towns.

Acele Jovita Smith New York George Bevery Batterton Waterproof St. Matthew's Church Father Murray George Wesler Sith Monroe Waldorf A. Smith Batterton Teresa Starish George McKee Rutterian Hunter Relepsinn Reyville Tayville St Mount Zion College Cincinnnat Ane George Weeter Smith Tenses Parish Bom

Coming Events Methodist and church circles meet around town

The Methodist Women's Missionary Society and several church circles will meet in multiple locations. Circles of the First Presbyterian, Baptist Missionary, and W B A gather at designated homes and church buildings with hostesses named, while social events include a Frances hotel beauty show and a Frances hotel dance.

Methodist Women’s Missionary Society W. S. Sackett Glenmar Avenue Charles Swain South Grand F. H. Peterson Auburn Avenue W. L. Doss, Jr Hilton Avenue Sadie Foster Islan Drive R. M. Richmond Brea Avenue T. A Enochs North Third Street J. H. Woodall Stubbs Avenue W. L. Purse Jackson Street M. Mc Reval Leta Peach William Harper Lzland Drive W Dawson Rochelia Shaver North Fourth Street Prancis Frances Hotel Bridge Méh Young Party M. A Aim Mrs Aron Thompson Wood Lee Pam

Social column phone details for Mrs Nell Grigsby

In August callers are asked to reach Mrs Nell Grigsby between 8 am and 3 pm at number 4800. For other hours use 3899 to reach her. This notice outlines contact times and numbers for social column arrangements.

Nell Grigsby

City Inspector Grants Three Building Permits

Three building permits issued over the weekend were reported Monday by City Building Inspector Sam H Awl. Quachita Baking Co received a permit to remodel a one story stucco building at 2519 South Grand Street for 30 dollars with T A Hendry as contractor. J A Bowen was granted a permit Saturday to construct a one story frame residence on South Third Street for 2500 dollars. J L Hanchey received Friday a permit to add front and back porches and a room and garage to a Texinence at 210 D Arbonne Street for 400 dollars. Day labor will be used.

Sam H. Awl Quiachita Baking Company South Grand Street T. A. Hendry Anether J. A. Bowen South Third Street Bowen J. L. Hanchey D' Arbonne Street

Bible School Closes in Tallulah After Two Week Session

A two weeks daily vacation Bible school sponsored by Rev. HN Alexander of Tallulah Presbyterian and Miss Agnes Links of New Orleans ended with commencement exercises at Waverly. Teachers included Ruby Flood Helen Carter M G McKay Links and Alexander. Amy Holmes played piano Fay Gilbert led recreation and kept secretary duties. Attendance averaged five with eleven enrolled. Police searched for a stolen bicycle reported by James Peck from 1909 South Second Street after he left a Monroe theater Saturday night.

Tallulah, la HN. Alexander Tallulah Presbyterian Church Agnes Links New Orleans Waverly Ruby Flood Helen Carter M. G McKay Miss Links Alexander Amy Holmes Fay Gilbert James Peck South Second Street Monroe Theater Peck

Party and parting as Cecily faces uncertain future

Cecily hosts a surprise party with friends while weighing her lack of funds after Doug departs for medical school. She contemplates becoming a private secretary but needs money for training and living. Olivia invites her to stay, yet Cecily senses a chilly shift in aunt’s favor.

Doug Cecily Olivia New York Hilda Ned Paul Venice Europe The Severities Cercily Cecil Cape Douglas Jean Tuthill Chronicle Jean Wickeraport Ted Pryer Pryor Fifth Avenue Theo Jed Ted Gay

Singing Event Is Another Success At Ouachita Clubhouse

The first Sunday of the month singing convention sponsored by the Missouri Pacific railroad Booster club drew a full crowd at the Ouachita avenue clubhouse. People stood or stood outside while a public address system carried performances across the area. Solo numbers and quartets from groups representing Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas and Texas highlighted the program. Appearances of Halley's comet can be traced in history back to 170 B C.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Ouachita Avenue Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Texas

Mosquitoes Wake Baby Versus Insect Repellent Claim

A message claims Ben Brand insect Ponder kills mosquitoes and other pests, urging Reed directions on can. The note suggests use for babies but lacks verifiable guidance and safety details.

Ben Brand Reed

Mexican youth walks from Chihuahua to New York World's Fair

Jesus Valdez Montez, a young Mexican firefighter on a six month leave, continues a trek from Chihuahua toward the New York World's Fair. He passed through West Monroe for a goodwill letter, spent a night in the Twin Cities, and pressed on toward Shreveport and beyond wearing worn huaraches.

Monroe Chihuahua Mexico West Earl C. Taylor Twin’ Cities Jesus Valdez Montez New York San Antonio Tex Montez Shreveport Montes Tars

Tent Revival Set for Week in Oak Grove La

A ten day revival begins Sunday across Pioneer Methodist churches in Forest Campbell Floyd and Epps with Rev V D Mortis of Columbia leading services twice daily. A Bible school runs five days chaired by Mrs C R Atney with supervision by Mrs T Yo Wal and Mrs Martha Blackwell.

Oak Grove Pioneer Methodist Charge Forest Campbell, Floyd Epps V. D Mortis Columbia Wall WL. Gill Mise Charlotte Caensehals Fiord Mise Frelon Holsteid C R. Atney T. Yo Wal Epte Martha Blackwell Forest D. L. Dickinson Evane Loak Boone Martha Rass John Waller G. F. Clifton A.M Baker Darnell Warren Kinney Campbell Church

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