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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

2

Outing and reunions mark August social season in Jonesboro

Local notes describe Delta Beta Sigma sisters boating on the Ouachita with Mrs. Clyde Paine as chaperone, a large Wyatt family reunion in Gibsland, and J. D. McBride kin gathering at Avery home for a garden dinner. August is noted as peak month for family reunions with stories of garden meals, honoraries, and upcoming weddings and engagements.

Delta Beta Sigma Sorority Clyde Paine Ouachita Mrs. Paine Dottie White Nell DeLee Frances Raby Betty Middleton Monica Liles Veronica Wilds Mildred Keller Marilyn Marshall Joyce McKain Sarah Regan Kathleen Myers Ann Fulson Doris Mae Beasley Jeanne Graves J. D. McBride J. R. Avery G. C. Koonce David Koonce Deckey Patty Alvin Koonce J. B. Avery Edgar Avery Shelby Avery Durwood Avery Carolyn Faye D. A Eleanor Jo Sarah Jean Ellen Avery C. S. McBride Evelyn Mary Billie James D. A. Walsworth J. D. Walsworth David Earl McBride Harrel Wayne Ronnie Kay Laredo Douglas McBride Jonesboro O. W. McBride Betty Shreveport Virgil Williamson Jessie Ruth Franklin Gladys Williamson Lottie Jo Greer S. N. Williamson S. E. Franklin E. B. Williamson J. H. Williamson Vienna W. T. Harlan Bart Quitman J. P. Cornett Aubrey Culpepper Whit Martha Ann Sue Sardis Sy. Stiltner Jewel McQuiller Parish Baton Rouge Mies Paul Owens A. O. Russell W. C. Donnell M. Holmes F. T. Dowdy P. Warren W. Futch D. C. Calhoun J. E. Rutledge Williams R. T. Stiltner J. £. Rutledge

Community group activities and visits fill week gossip

The Loyal Daughter class meets at Mrs. S. W. Raby's home 217 Pargoud drive at 7 45 p m. Various church circles meet around the city led by named hostesses. Birthdays, trips, tea parties, visitors from the Philippines and Chicago, and local social news fill a long list of events and travels.

First Christian Church S. W. Raby Pargoud Drive Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church David J. Garrett Jackson Street Leta Mae Benson Peach Street H. M. Venable A. M. Freeman Ralph Thompson Jasmine Street S. M. Collins Hudson Lane Co. Koontz Pope Street M. B. Burchett Spencer Street Charles Garry Hilton Street St. Anne’s Circle Fred Hill St Paschal’s Altar Society

Low Waistline Frock Pattern Declares New Silhouette

A slimming new dress style with a long top and attached skirt sits at a low waist. The pattern No 8999 fits sizes 12 to 20 and includes a front buttoning open neckline top with a darts fit and a gathered front and back skirt.

News-Star— World

Social notes from Lake Providence gatherings and showers

Lake Providence scenes feature Lawrence Richards returning from Washington and Mrs. T. E. Pinkston hosting a bridge club with numerous guests. High scores went to Mrs. Guenard and Mrs. Trieschmann. A treasure hunt led by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Leach ended in a watermelon feast at the Episcopal Church with a large guest list.

T. E. Pinkston J. W. Pittman W. F. Trieschmann W. Y. Bell Mark H. Brown Owen S. Brown C. R. Evans J. H. Guenard Gee Rose Guenard Trieschmann Charlie Leach Davis Street Episcopal Church Alma Rae Howell Maxine Leach Oak Grove Pearl Smilow Rosa Sansone Joyce Muse Tommy Rosenzweig Marjorie Smilow Reginald Hill Asmey McWiggins L. P. Thomas, Jr J. P. Brown J. E. Brown W. D. Brown Ford Land W. F. Booker G. A Langhofer F. H. Schneider, Jr Schneider

Social gathering at Belle Ann features boating and fireworks

Johnson hosted a large supper with many guests from across Mississippi and nearby states. Attendees included Mrs Selma Stockner, Miss Helen Nelson, Mrs Wallace Pefferkorn, and dozens more. The group enjoyed boat riding, a picnic lunch, and fireworks at dusk at the suburban Belle Ann estate of Mr. and Mrs. J N Hill Jr.

P. G. Marron Waterproof Lake Providence J. Martian Hamley Barbara Johnson Kate Hamley Ann Hamley Charles Herring Katherine Adams Jerry Funchess W. F. Bonner, Jr Marion Leach Thayer McCoy Wallace Pefferkorn Carolyn Reed Gracie Salemi L. P. Gross J. M. Hamley F. X. Ransdell T. E. Pinkston Frank Voelker Johnson Selma N. Stockner Helen Nelson W. F. Bonner John W. Nelson Bradford Kress Washington, D. C Sam Houston Mobile Ala Belle Ann J. N. Hill, Jr R. S. Guenard Mark H. Brown H. ¢. Bailey Baton Rouge Susan Brown Jamie Haller John Phillips Peggy Stinson Memphis N. C. Williamson T. B. Lucas New Orleans Barry Mitchell Betty Hill Elizabeth Langhofer Bedford Chaffe Lucas Sidney C. Guenard Ann Conner Vicksburg Mark H. Brown, Jr Katherine Voelker Mississippi Gulf Coast

Babb Hosts Summer Croquet and Social Roundup

A summer gathering at the Babb home featured a true or false contest led by Mrs. Abernethy and Mrs. Babb, with the Babb team prevailing. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. H N Brown and many locals as travel notices and visits dominate the report.

F. A. Babb

Weather terms vary by region and storms

The article explains regional names for storms: hurricanes in the West Indies and South Pacific, typhoons off Asia, cyclones in the Indian Ocean, and bagulos in the Philippines. It also notes New York City has 317,000 licensed dogs.

West Indies South Pacific Asia Indian Seas Philippines New York City

Plans for Monroe recreation for soldiers in maneuvers

Harry J. Emigh of the Federal Security Agency outlined recreation plans for August September maneuvers in Monroe. A central recreation HQ will be established under Miss Lucyle Godwin, with Walter Kellogg chairing a cooperating committee. Local groups will keep rest rooms open and signs directing soldiers to facilities, while army morale officers and USO aides assist.

Monroe Harry J. Emigh Federal Security Agency Harvey H. Benoit Emigh Monroe Recreation Department Lucyle Godwin Twin Cities Army United Service Organizations

Local visitors and appointments noted in Bastrop

Mrs. O E Melton and her young son Wayne of Wichita Falls Texas visit Mr and Mrs T H Melton. John Madison Smith Donald Higginbotham and Ed Braddock spent a recent weekend with their families. James Orr son of Mr and Mrs M V Orr stationed at Camp Livingston has received an air corps appointment. Edna Johnston working in Leesville is home in Bastrop with her parents.

Myrtle Laird J. N. Laird Kelly Elva J. Richardson Melton Richardson Graygon First Methodist Church Orange, Tex E. R. Barcus, Jr Louisiana State Normal College Louisiana State University Grayson High School Navy Ship Yards Orange Gulf Coast Ninth Street Melville Vaughan Mr. Vaughan Chicago Howard Livandais, Jr Philippines United States Navy Livandais St. Francis Sanitarium Linda Noe Young Set James A. Noe Omie Warren Ft. Gaines Morgan Warren Meridian Miss Inlaw Oren Russell Vicksburg O. E. Melton Wayne Wichita Falls, Tex Mrs T. H. Melton John Madison Smith Donald Higginbotham Ed Braddock James Orr M. V. Orr Camp Livingston Air Corps Edna Johnston Leesville Bastrop

Snake killer roams deserts circling rattlers before attack

The southwestern road runner, a bird, kills rattlesnakes by circling and waiting until they coil to strike, then attacks. The Library of Congress holds about 6,000,000 books 1,250,000 maps and views and 550,000 prints.

Library of Congress

Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Promote Kidney Health

Get more activity in kidneys and bladder to reduce waste and acids for a healthier life. Take Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules from your druggist for 35 cents. Backache and eye puffiness can signal kidney trouble. seek the original genuine box with the Gold Medal.

Haarlem

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