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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1932
Page
5
A reader describes a wavering lantern beam and shifting moonlit shadows as a man and lantern move in darkness. The scene shifts with a creaking handle and a moment of flame behind smoky glass, casting irregular shadows as heavy footsteps approach.
Mrs. J Wheeler Mitchell hosted a Friday club gathering with pink roses pink and gold decor and raffles for high and consolation scores. Winners were Mrs Green Haines and Mrs W C Feazel, with Mrs E G Calvert as high guest scores. Several guests and visiting relatives were listed along with plans for travel to Jackson and Atlanta for associated events.
An advertisement touts Nadinda Cream as an easy night time treatment to clear pimples and blemishes. It claims fast whitening effects, a fragrance free application, and a money back guarantee with results visible by tomorrow.
Local clubs announce meetings and programs across charities churches and civic groups. Activities include Women’s Council First Christian and Baptist and Methodist societies, Twin City P T A, and St Francis Auxiliary with gatherings in Monroes West Monroe and area addresses. A social dressmaking note and a marriage report complete the brief.
Pattern 2393 offers a crepe-back satin look with a dull bodice yoke and scalloped seaming. Sizes 16 to 20 and 34 to 44 are available with fabric and lace requirements. Send 15 cents for pattern and catalog details to Monroe News-Star Pattern Department in New York City.
The T. E. L. class of West Monroe Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. B Folds home. Mrs Simms of Memphis spoke on the class history. Guests and co hosts enjoyed summer flowers games and green and white refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs H R Eady.
A community note describes Monroe Little Theater tonight with two plays Sauce For the Goslings and Thank You Doctor directed by Mary Lee Sullivan and Frank Breece. It also offers a wool garment care guide using towels lukewarm water and mild soap.
Dear Virginia Vane warns a mother against allowing her daughter to date a neighbor who plans a future divorce. The piece notes the risks of social ostracism and heartbreak if the divorce stalls, urging patience until divorce is certain. It adds that remarriage is for the couple to decide, influenced by their religious views.
Advice suggests confronting the other woman to resolve a troubled marriage. The writer urges courage, emphasizes keeping the home for the sake of the husband and child, and considers the affair may be temporary and curable. Copyright 1932 Bell Syndicate, Inc.
A three year old girl shows envy of boys and wishes to be a boy. Her mother explains limits and offers a doll as a substitute role model. The piece notes such feelings can influence later personality and urges timely parental guidance.
Hugh reveals a Chinese menace linked to the kidnapping and ransom demand for Marion. Lee Chow is missing, and the group prepares to trace the culprits after a disturbing telephone message is deciphered. The tension tightens as family and allies confront the threat.
In a tense scene Adele Garrison portrays Harry Underwood, Hugh, Ronald, and a frightened boy debating whether to act on a dangerous box demand. They fear the box could trigger murders by unseen forces linked to Chinese involvement and the farmhouse kidnapping, with tonight’s plan hinging on Underwood’s authorization.
The Denver and Rio Grande Western says it will give its 39 mile branch between Supino and Lake City to any party who runs it under existing tax and operating terms.
Sondra Kent learns Stephen Cassidy knows of her secret marriage to Mark Merriman. Orphaned from luxury, she leaves her sister and seeks work while navigating love and truth in a changing Como setting. John Anderson’s wife is dead, altering Sondra’s choices.
Sondra hides in a quiet New York neighbourhood to avoid John Anderson after a fallout with Cass. She writes to Mark while facing dwindling funds and failed agency luck. A kindly landlady warns of danger, and Sondra grows weaker as heat and loneliness bite.
The tobacco tax raises prices on cigarets cigars and smoking tobacco starting September 1 1932. All dealers must obtain a permit costing 167 and affix stamps to stock prior to the date. The supervisor of public accounts notes that bonded interstate wholesale stock is exempt.
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