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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1940

Page

2

Camp Director Honored With Birthday Supper

Camp Waldemar hosts honor for director Miss Doris Johnston with a birthday supper on August 9. Monroe girls from the camp attend as Waldemar all star awards are planned for August 23. Sixteen names appear among attendees and award contenders.

Elmer Slagle Martha Jane Hill Camp Waldemar Texas Walemar Doris Johnston Monroe Waldemar Jessie Lee Touchstone Arabella Bancroft Lee Clarice Slagle Jo Ann Jerry Biedenham Betty Sue Shotwell Joan Boardman Jane Rhymes Gay Noe Esther Ewing Cornelia McHenry Betty Sue Jones Marguerite Lamkin

Social items to Violet Meyer in editor's absence

During the social editor's absence subscribers are asked to send all items of social interest to Violet Meyer. Contact numbers are 4800 or 1976 for submissions and inquiries.

Eve Bradford Violet Meyer

Rotary club and church events fill West Monroe week

Local groups schedule meetings and social events. The West Monroe Civic League meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the First Methodist basement. a Friday bingo benefit is at 8 p.m. at the K of P hall. Entre Nous club gathers Monday at 8 p.m. at 803 Crosley Street. A wedding, Miss Roxy Horsman to Oscar Kirkland, took place August 4 in Lake Providence with a reception in Monroe.

West Monroe Civic League First Methodist Church W. E. A. Travel Club K. of P. Hall Entre Nous Club Frances Ellamay Smith Crosley Street West Monroe Phi Kappa Mothers’ Auxiliary Phi Kappa House Associated Master Beauticians Chapter Hotel Frances Roxy Horsman Oscar Erwin Kirkland Dan Shook Lake Providence A. L. Russell Virginia Faye Carey Kirkland E. W. Baker C. W. Kirkland J. M. Busby J. C. Anders Nolan Mrs. Kirkland

Inferno at the range links Felicia Bridewell kidnapping

A night of crime and fire unfolds at a military club. Felicia Bridewell is found dead in a car within a blazing gulley while a thief and the club’s residents confront the crash and cover their tracks. Adam and Julia aid as investigators seek the thief and identity clues.

Felicia Bridewell Kay Ton Felicia Julia Jeff Jeff Tack Adam Ife Bered Mimi Pennant Mimi Colonel Pennant Gerald Beaufort Captain Jones Guiley Hospital Corps Immerman Post Exchange

Music shop owner Brook Mays dies leaving large estate

Dallas businessman Brook Mays who died Thursday left an estate estimated over 350000 dollars to his four partners J P Witherspoon John Neel Warfield Walter Langley and L W McCarley each to receive a one fourth interest after twenty years or upon the death of his brother L G Mays. More than thirty employees at Dallas Houston Beaumont Fort Worth Monroe La Shreveport La branches will get individual bequests at the trustees discretion.

Dallas Brook Mays J. P. Witherspoon John Neel Warfield Walter Langley L. W. McCarley Monroe L. G. Mays Houston Beaumont Fort Worth Shreveport

Deaf Service Planned at Trinity Lutheran Monroe

The monthly Lutheran deaf service will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church on Harrison and D Arbonne streets in Monroe, announced Tuesday.

Trinity Lutheran Church Harrison D Arbonne Streets Monroe

Square necked toddler dress pattern No 8687 with bows

Adorable square necked frock pattern for ages 1 to 5 includes panties. Shows puff or wing sleeves with pleated flare, back button, and step by step sew chart for beginners. Order pattern 8687 from News-Star-World Pattern Service with fabrics and notions details.

News-Star—World Today Seventh Ave New York N. Y

Plan New Civil Rights Measure to Defer Military Rent Taxes

The War Department submitted to the House military committee a plan to let courts order temporary deferment of rent insurance and tax payments for men in military service. It mirrors World War Civil Rights act aims to prevent eviction, suspend insurance premiums with VA guarantees, and allow tax deferrals with interest. The bill envisions court orders, up to three months for rent, one year to catch up premiums, and a 6 percent tax deferral with guarantees and possible government cost only for admin.

Washington House Military Committee War Department Veterans’ Administration Pro

Police Wake To Hay Bale Suicide Hoax Near Salmon

Patrolman Ed Smith and Deputy Irvin Dunn hiked over 20 miles round trip after two women reported a man hanged. They found a life like straw dummy, an elaborate prank from behind midnight alarm. Smith noted the hoax fooled both officers and civilians alike.

Salmon Idaho Ed Smith Irvin Dunn Smith

Bomber Crashes in Test Flight at Santa Monica

A Douglas DB-7 two seat dive bomber crashed during a Monday test flight in Santa Monica, killing mechanic John Parks. Pilot Robert Brush and flight engineer Paul Dennis survived by parachute and were unharmed. Investigators from Douglas, government officials, and Civil Aeronautics experts began examining the crash.

Santa Monica Europe John Parks Robert Brush Paul Dennis Douglas Civil Aeronautics Association

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Ollie Ltteve C. Bradford Richard Berry Mary Trousdale Joseph Dunn Mrs. Berry F. A. Jones Darwin Nichols Elliott Thompson B. Godfrey A. R. Doughty Elbert Miller Mabel Lippman Sara Larche Janice Shepard Annie Windes Irene Ivey Page Vyvian Harper Sophie Anne Barner Ruseville Miss Billy Hughes Sae Reid Sue Dickard W. M. Harper Miss Barner Sam le Bouisse Phillip Lee Helen le Bouisse Mildred Cole Nell Cole Herbert Cole Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Bella Scherck Davidson Desiard and Mrs. Bunn Beasley West Monroe Mrs. C. Hebert Orange Tex Mesdames L. R. Simpson D. C. Metcalf Ray Junod William Mintz G. F. Swaze L. Smith F. W. Allison J. E. Whitfield Alf Reid Ed C. Apperson Carol Woodville William Potts Clark New Orleans Mobile Ala Charles Wendel Moody Charles, Jr Johnson Willison C. E. Slade Moody Helen Lida Fernandez Memphis, Tenn Louis G. Fernandez C. E. Woolman Laigh C. Parker Hollywood-Roosevelt Hotel Hollywood Calif Annie Mae Buttenberry Bryant Pickett Little Creek W. R. Dearman Harry Francis Fernandez Sandra Anne Virginia Hotel Preston A. Loyd W. B. Mangham R. W. Germany Ray Hood Charles Gossett Roberts W. T. Roberts Chatham D. L. White Sikes D. J. Martin C. B. Griggs Buddy Julius Louise Harold Ray G. W. Roberts Geneva Duvalle W. Steele Columbia P. K. Ford Mildred Gregory Delton Martin Claude Jones Patricia Nell Erma Dell Jena E. D. Coates G. D. Ford Ralph Sims Thompson Wood Lee United Spanish War Veterans Detroit Preston Loyd Virginia Red Cross Stella Courtney William Adams Little Rock Ark Jane Fowler Harrison, Ark Wychie Ashcraft Fletcher Ashcraft Fairview Rosemary Cottingham Bismarck B. M. MecKain Jessie Lee Camp Gypsy Siloam Springs Dean McKoin Miss McKoin Sydney Stroud Portland Ore Carl Stroud Katherine Mickel Northeast Junior College Caroline Holloway Holly Ridge Che Che Hinkle Florent Hammonds J. R. Humphries Albert Myatt Charles Mims Harvey Bester E. G. Johnston Lake Village Hospital Lake Village R. D. Whitecotton Speed Avenue Majoree Cashman Emily Massingill E. E. Massingill Frank T. Kercher F. X. Kercher Atlanta Rayville W. J. Reed Kercher Eda Cooper W. H. Cobb Delhi Clifton Erwin Tallulah J. H. Hooks Louis XIV Brand Boys Ropeicom Sawyer Polo Shantung D. Masur & Sons Outfitters Virginia Hanso Chapter BIG Ners Department Rae Ae Mickey Rooney Diana Lewis Judy Garland Ann Rutherford Eetre Open P Dixie Queen Foot of Pine St the Fire Department Capitol Jean Parker James NAVY Gene Autry Rancho Grande Joan Bennett Francis Lederer Anna Sten Lloyd Nolan Maria Ouspenskaya Otto Kreuger Johnny Russell Catnip Capers Technicolor Atty Untames Technicolor Frank Jame Jessie
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