Marriage Unites 2 Prominent Families
A northeast Louisiana wedding unites Miss Virginia Duvall Jordan and Mr. Hervey Slaughter Mangham of Rayville at Grace Episcopal church. Rev. E F Hayward officiated. families and faculty ties highlighted. Post ceremony, the couple leaves for a Mexico City honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Duvall Jordan
H. S. Mangham
Rayville
Louisiana
Grace Episcopal Church
Hervey Slaughter Mangham
E. F. Hayward
F. W. Jordan
Jennie Jordan
Ruston
Oak Ridge
Ruston High School
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Vidrine
Holly Ridge
P T A Leader Urges Eight Grade Plan For Louisiana Schools
Mrs. O C Hathaway of Shreveport state legislative chairwoman of the Louisiana P T A argues for eight elementary grades to relieve crowding and strengthen foundation education. She notes the state board of education favors statewide improvement and parish options to finance expansion. She stresses need for space teachers and equipment, comparing school progress with large public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Hathaway
Shreveport
Louisiana P.-T. A
Louisiana
Caddo Parish
State Board of Education
BC Relief Promises Quick Headache Aid After Rough Night
An ad text describes BC as a rapid relief remedy for a rough night with jittery waking symptoms. It touts prescription-type ingredients and claims to ease the headachy feeling and related discomfort.
Cro (ey Cro (ey aid for relief of pains and nerves
An old advertisement touts BC as a fast remedy for headaches neuralgia muscular pains and nerves without opium in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes. It emphasizes quick relief and affordable price for the product.
Newport debutantes stroll in gingham frocks and shorts
At Swank Bailey's Beach Newport R I debutantes promenade to the clubhouse in simple gingham frocks slacks and pleated shorts. The cameraman captures their casual chic as day turns to evening fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swank Bailey's Beach
Newport
R. I.—port
Louisiana Parents Debate 12-Year School Plan
Robert Holloway’s family hosts him in Shreveport as debate on extending to a 12-year school plan intensifies. Mrs Fadra Wilson argues only six southern states use 11 years and warns against delaying education. Local sentiment asks parents and teachers to decide if Louisiana should enact the longer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fadra Holmes Wilson
National Education Association
Shreveport
Louisiana
Community Club Meetings And Local Visits Noted
Church auxiliary circle meetings announced for Tuesday in West Monroe and area churches. Members from First Baptist and First Christian host programs with guests and circles listed. Local residents, including families from Mer Rouge and Jackson, Missouri, and guests from Egan and Georgetown, share travels and visits to New York, Yellowstone Park, and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Sossett
North Fifth Street
West
Monroe
Women's Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Woman's Council of the
First Christian Church
A. K. Fleck
Gordon Avenue
E. R. Dawson
Hawes
L. H. Carter
Glenmar
Gossip Mirror Reflections Stir Ribe Housewives News
Agnes Rothery notes a Danish gossip mirror for housewives revealing street life. A World Sunday item misidentified Miss Julia Gilbert’s parentage. News also covers vacations in the Ozarks, convalescence of Joseph Henry Newcomer, and travel for Mrs. Belle T. Brown, Mrs. T. G. Banton, and Mrs. Daisy R. Morton to Florida and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribe
Denmark
Agnes Rothery
The
World Sunday
Julia Gilbert
Wisner
Charles B. Sherrouse
Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
Harry Gilbert
W. E. Gilert
Social visits span multiple towns in Mississippi
Mangham residents hosted guests from Greenwood and Slidell while Carlsbad visitors came to see relatives. Jackson and Baton Rouge visitors joined local gatherings as Winnfield and Ruston families hosted relatives. Dal las trips and England trips are noted along with a cordial tea party and contract bridge at Ethel Watsons home.
The Wrong Murderer
Inspector Kennedy questions guardian Lee Ramsden about Ruth Fraser and Terence Mahony in a murder case linked to Vincent Little. Ramsden denies knowledge but hints Mahony’s shady past and Ruth’s kidnap narrative, while Mahony and Ruth face a tense lunch with guardians and police coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terence Mahony
Ambrose Lawson
Vincent Little
Latoson
Ruth Fraser
Tere
Lee Ramsden
Scotland Yard
Sussex
Lee-Ramsden
Inspector Kennedy
Harfield
Miss Dowson
Anne Dowson
Lee Ramaden
Kennedy
Mr. Little
Lee Ramenden
Wuwu
Terenc
Mahony
Boss
Lee-Ramaden
China
Ross
Mullins
Ruth
Mr. Mahony
Little
King’s Road
Little's
Anne Dawson
Guardian
Hugh Clevely
Noted Guests Attend Weekend at Chambers Residence
The list includes M. K. McConnell, Mrs. Windham, Mrs. E. F. T. Lee, Miss Ada A. Preston, Mrs. Alex Watson, Mrs. Mabel Nash, Miss Kate Talbert, Miss Ethel Watson, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Coates with their children of Monroe visiting Mr. H. B. Chambers and Miss Kate Talbert. The clarinet was developed by Joseph Christopher Denner at Nuremberg in 1690. The first sound film debuted in 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Coates
Monroe
H. B. Chambers
Kate Talbert
Joseph Christopher Denner
Nuremberg
Births in Choudrant and Riverside area families
A son born August 13 to Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Griffin in Choudrant. A daughter born Sunday at Riverside sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Caldwell of 1096 South Sixth Street. Mr. Caldwell works for United Gas Public Service Co. A daughter born at St. Francis sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Clark of 600 Brea Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choudrant, la
O. E. Griffin
Riverside Sanitarium
John H. Caldwell
South Sixth Street
Caldwell
United Gas Public Service Company
St. Francis Sanitarium
W. T. Clark
Brea Avenue
Choir director Otis J Thompson leads revival at Central Baptist
Otis J Thompson, church choir director, oversees revival services at Central Baptist Church 3400 Lee Avenue. Services run daily through the week at 9 am and 7 30 pm with large opening day crowds. Thompson is known for musical directing posts at Calvary Church New York City and churches in Jackson Mississippi Shreveport and West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis J. Thompson
Central Baptist Church
Lee Avenue
Mr. Thompson
Calvary Church
New York City
Jackson
Miss
Shreveport
West Monroe
Achievement Day Showcases WPA Bookbinding Efforts
Mrs. Audrey Beasley invites inspection of the WPA bookbinding project in the Central Grammar basement Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. The program demonstrates book reconditioning aimed at employment and saving state costs. Since starting, the unit has bound over 6 000 books for city schools and Ouachita parish libraries and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Beasley
WPA
Central Grammar School
Ouachita Parish
Deaths Shotwell Funeral
George K. Shotwell 75 New Orleans real estate man died at home in Crescent City and was buried at St Francisville La He reportedly ended his life with a self inflicted gunshot. Survived by wife two brothers Frank and Robert and daughter Mrs James Shipp of Atlanta Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shotwell
George K. Shotwell
New Orleans
Robert Shotwell
Monroe
Crescent City
St. Francisville
Frank Shotwell
James Shipp
Atlanta, Ga
Funeral rites for David A Calhoun at Sibley
Funeral services for David A Calhoun 78 who died last Saturday at his son P P Calhoun’s Brownville home were held Sunday afternoon at Sibley with Rev Moreland of Choudrant Methodist Church officiating Interment followed at Sibley cemetery He is survived by his wife seven sons Levi P P Huey Lester Marie Darrell and Archie Calhoun and three daughters Mrs W E Crew Mrs Henry Smith and Mrs S E Heisler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Calhoun
P. P. Calhoun
Brownville
Sibley
Moreland
Methodist Church
Choudrant
Hoe
Levi
P. P
Huey
Lester
Marie
Darrell
Archie Calhoun
W. E. Crew
Henry Smith
S. E. Heisler
Grand Cheminot Meeting Held in Baton Rouge
Jesse DeArmonde chief of car 165 Monroe attended a Forty and Eight grand cheminot meeting in Baton Rouge. Horstman presided as Grand Chief de Gare. The program for the coming year was outlined at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse DeArmonde
Monroe
Grand Cheminot
Baton Rouge
Legion
Chef de Gare Horstman
Godbold May Marriage In Ferriday Area
Mrs. Tina May and Bourke Godbold were married last Saturday in Ferriday Louisiana. Both are employed by government and state departments with assignments at Water Proof and Winnsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Tina May
Bourke Godbold
Stolen 1933 Chevrolet Sedan From West Monroe
A maroon 1933 Chevrolet sedan owned by T. H. Cox of 814 Crosley Street West Monroe was reported stolen Sunday night from in front of a house at 309 McClendon Avenue West Monroe. The car had two extra tires and Louisiana license 274 456.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Cox
Crosley Street
West Monroe
McClendon Avenue
Louisiana
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Miree Fuller
Ned Leigh
Marion Junction
Ala
Parker
Matthew Redmond
Minden
John Creighton
Bradford
Nell Grigsby
Ofa
Malden
Mass
Cate Cay Ener
T. A
Para Ea A
Cro
Jell Telephone and Telegraph CO
Lucy Saunders
Aerielle Frazer
Lesley Bogert
Robert Holloway
Washington, D. C
Mrs
A. R. Holloway
M. E. Christoffel
Egan, la
L. B. Chambers
Bres Avenue
C. C. Paulin
Georgetown
S. C
Futrell
Louis Masur
Hotel St. Moritz
W. C. Stevenson
Melba Stevenson
Billie Stevenson
Marion
Marjorie Leigh
Watkins Leigh
Yellowstone Park
Shelby White
Gertrude White
Mer Rouge
B. M. McKain
Olive Leigh Myatts
Jackson, Miss
R. W. Campbell
Campbell
Dorothy Morton
W. L. Ethridge
A. E. Gladden
Houston
Tex
Hobart Marshall
Austin, Tex
Misa
Maxine Kirk
Men
Swing
Warner Bros
New York
Ewing
Chicago Press
Post Dispatch
Louis
Cleveland
Ohio
Maxing Kirka
Mrs. L. Underwood Fourmy
Ozark Mountains
Cassville
Ozarks
Mrs. Fourmy
National Park
Roaring River
Joseph Henry Newcomer
Belle T. Brown
Collinston
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Fla
Mobile
T. G. Banton
Kansas City
Daisy R. Morton
Ridgecrest
N. C
Mangham
Mary Mhoon Noble
Marjorie Yates
Greenwood
Gladys Eddings
Slidell
Gus Talbert
Carlsbad, N. M
Bernard Ford
S. FE. Noble
Mrs. Mattle Cook
Nelvyn Dennis
Bobbie Dennis
Winnfield
Mildred McConnell
Massey D. McConnell
Dan B. McKay
Dallas
A. M. Lee
Miss Olivia Lee
Mississippi
Linda Pardue
Lee Dow Case
England
Missy Ethel Watson
Chapter
In Spector
Lee-Rameden
Terence
David A, Calhoun
Bellans
Sen
Britake Raj
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