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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1940

Page

2

Dual Birthday Party Held For 2 Children

Barbara and Dorothy Elaine McDonald celebrated their August 17 birthdays at McGuire Country Club in West Monroe. Barbara is three and Dorothy Elaine one. Guests enjoyed flowers balloons, a huge cake, and piano songs by Don Breitenmoser and Guy Corley. Mrs. M. C. McDonald hosted with help from several friends. the family will vacation then travel to Poultney Vermont and Lake Placid New York.

Barbara Dorothy Elaine McDonald M. C. McDonald McGuire Country Club West Monroe Dorothy Elaine Don Breitenmoser Guy Corley Jim Bob Corry Jan Demmary Anna Mary Johnson Tracy Moore Eddy Watkins Jr Wilma Lawson Jr Terri Sue Tidwell Betty Jean Shirah Paul Regnaud Wayne Elliott Barbara Frances Corry Patricia Ann Barker McDonald Frank Johnson C. McDonald James McKenzie Ann Hayward Dot Jean Corry C. N. McDonald Poultney M.C. McDonald Lake Placid N. Y White Chimneys H. Luther Brown San Antonio Texas A Adss Adam Immerman Post Exchange Felicia

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Fishing From Browns Kraft On Ouachita River

The Brown Kraft boat with ample gear sailed Friday afternoon on the Ouachita to seek productive fishing. Social notes list visiting friends and family from Texas and Louisiana, with gatherings at the Virginia Hotel and upcoming weddings and school plans mentioned.

Ouachita River Bunn Beasley C. Hebert Orange Texas Charlie Hebert Beaumont Hank Jones

Mystery Kidnapping Subplot On Baltic Beach

Two soldiers discuss a possible kidnapping linked to Immerman and a mystery money stash. Corporal O Connor proves the ashes were real currency not counterfeit, while a fingerprint check rules out Immerman. The pair chase clues from a barge to a village, debating motive and alibi.

Immerman Adam O'Connor Colonel Pennant Combined Services Washington Randly O’connor

Local social notes list engagements and visits across states

Miss Mildred Gannaway of New York visits her parents in Baton Rouge. Engagement announced for Miss Mavis Cole and Mr Gibson Fowler of Swartz on July 27. Miss Philomene Materne returns from Hot Springs. Mrs John Best visits Baton Rouge, while Mr and Mrs N D McGaughey stay in Memphis and Greenville. Attendees at a state B P W club meeting in Alexandria include Mrs Jennie L. Thornton and Miss Eleanor Faulk. Avon Bozent and Anthony Battaglia announce an August wedding. Mae Cann and Ray Gahagan set for August 7 in Rayville. The Gahagans live on North Second Street in Monroe. Mr and Mrs B A Feiber with daughter Anne stay with Judson Smith and wife in Houston. Mrs Charles Pair of Altus visits her son and daughter-in-law in Monroe.

Community Group Meetings And Local Notices

Readable items note Tuesday events at churches and clubs including Woman's Society of Christian Service First Baptist circles and Master Beauticians chapter 900. Also Christ Church circles meet and Readers' Clique calls at 3 pm. Several locals on vacation and a report of wartime air raid precautions in London.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church Pauline Prophet Forsythe Avenue Z. T. Stone Stubbs Avenue W. T. Baker Bros Avenue Jeff Parker Breard Street C. L. Dillingham Sherrouse Avenue H. L. Driskell Spurgesn Drive W. H. Banister Oak Street J. L. Adams Jackson Street Jim Slaughter South Second Street C. B. Akin J. C. Richardson South Third Street W. T. Brewster Associated Master Beauticians Monroe Hotel Frances Dixie Welfare Club F. K. Carkuff First Christian Church K. D. Hayes Trenton Street West Monroe A. M. Kite North Sixth Street Burl Hollis Harrison Avenue

English Sangfroid in Air Raids Draws American Notice

London correspondent notes British calm during German raids, describing "Das Englische Phlegma" as self control rather than bravado. He witnessed orderly repairs, police checks, and crowds returning to routines near bombed areas as Spitfires patrol overhead and airfields endure bombardment.

London Britain London Times The Times Hitler

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