Prenuptial Shower Honors Miss Pettiss in Monroe
A linen shower hosted by Mrs N P Liles in Monroe honored Miss Douglass Pettiss prior to her wedding to Roscoe H White of Shreveport. Attendees from Monroe and Bastrop included many named guests and Pettiss family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pettiss
Monroe
Bastrop
Douglass Pettiss
Roscoe H. White
Shreveport
Neville High School
Delta Beta Sigma
William Fudickar
Betty Middleton
Jeanne Graves
Dotty White
Carolyn Husted
Mary Lavinia Snabnet
Adelaide Parker
Mack Faye Hammons
Jerry John
Joyce McKain
Florence Fluker
Mary Hayward
Mildred Keller
Nell DeLee
Mary Louise Fudickar
Elizabeth
Nancy Orr
Jean Persons
Martha Jean Kennedy
Annie Sue Norsworthy
Florence Oliver
Mary Tom
LaNeil Nunnally
Anta Graham
Betty Volk
Miriam
Phyllis Rose Seligman
Coming Events and Society Meetings in Monroe Notes
Local notices list events for Tuesday including the Beta Delta summer formal at Cherokee Terrace Frances hotel from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and multiple Woman's Society circles at First Baptist First Methodist and Gordon Avenue parsonages in Monroe. Also covered are Chi Omega invitations, Lady circles gatherings, and travel plans of residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Delta
Cherokee Terrace
Frances Hotel
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
C. H. Gibson
Gordon Avenue
C. A. Grey
Pargoud Street
W. C. Tanner
Grayling Street
W.l Stevens
South First Street
West Monroe
T. J. Davis
St. John Street
Carter
Layton Street
Henson Coon
Auburn Avenue
C. B. Alsin
Stubbs Avenue
Jordan Barton
Glenmar Avenue
W. T. Davis
North Second Street
Leon Wilson
Grammont Street
C. C. Calvert
College Avenue
J. M. Busby
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
R. B. Arant
Joe Williamson
North Fifth Street
J. J. Jones
Calypso Street
R. 0. Hale
J. 5. Pickard
Alexander Avenue
Paul Neal
Fairview Avenue
Local social notes highlight bridge party and fund drive
Pattern Evans hosted guests including Mrs. English and the prizewinners Mrs. Garnett and Mrs. Chapman at her home with extended courtesies by her daughter Mrs. Clarence DuBos Jr. The Iron Lung fund gained five dollars from the Local 792 Women’s Auxiliary meeting chaired by Mrs. E. O. Pettit. New members Mrs. John Morgan and Mrs. W. C. Sanders were voted in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Lung Fund
Women's Auxiliary
Local 792
E. O. Pettit
John Morgan
W. C. Sanders
Sarah Showes
Olivette Garrison
Carmel Jones
Edith Gates
Anna Mae Hawthorne
Laura Elliot
Vera Pettit
Bernice Hitt
Grace Welch
Ruth Bruce
Johnnie Morgan
Let this frock slim the figure with a front panel
Pattern No. 8015 offers a dress design for sizes 14 to 44 with a front skirt panel creating fullness at the bodice and a streamlined neckline. The late summer to winter adaptable garment can be made in crepe satin faille or velvet, with yardage listed for size 16.
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News-Star— World
106Th Avenue
New York
N. Y
Society Editor Receives Thanks From 106th Squadron Visitors
Three Lieutenants of the 106th Observation squadron seek a society-page note thanking Monroe locals for hospitality. The editor suggests a concise version praising Ouachita parish reception. Also announces Julia Carroll and Joe S. Martin engagement and September wedding at West Monroe First Baptist. Social events include a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Evans, centering on her Monroe visit.
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Society
106Th Observation Squadron
John
Red Army
Charles
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
J. D. Carroll
McGuire Ave
Columbia University
Jones Department Store Company of
Kansas City
437 FAMILIES TOLD TO MOVE IN PHILADELPHIA
In a South Philadelphia defense housing project, 437 families received eviction notices demanding 30 days to vacate. The action, ordered by United States commissioner of public buildings W E Reynolds, stems from a dispute over titles and city taxes after wartime home purchases. Some occupants dispute pay history and title.
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Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
South Philadelphia
W. E. Reynolds
United States Commissioner of Public Buildings
United States Housing Corporation
Housing Corporation
Michael F. Doyle
The
Home Protective Association
United States
Gerald A. Gleeson
Air raid posts set up across West Carroll during maneuvers
Five air raid observation posts have been established in West Carroll parish for Army maneuvers in Louisiana. Commander Sam H. Campbell of Catoon-Kelly Post No. 53, American Legion, Oak Grove, says stations are in Epps Darnell Pioneer and Oak Grove with two posts at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
West Carroll Parish
Louisiana
Sam H. Campbell
Catron-Kelly
American Legion
Epps
Darnell
Pioneer
Anglo Russian move in Persia reshapes war balance
The Anglo Soviet push into Persia aims to deny Nazi use of the oil rich corridor and protect allied supply routes. Churchill signals that talks with Tokyo are advancing as Japan seeks reassurance while Iran braces for possible invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Iran
Persia
Ukraine
Caucasus
Britain
Hitler
Turkey
Fuehrer
Russia
Persian Gulf
Baltic
Black Seas
Vladivostok
India
Churchill Sees Bridge For US Japan Crises Hopeful
Prime Minister expresses belief that America and Japan can bridge their conflict and that negotiations may avert war. He says if talks fail, Britain will side with the United States, signaling cautious optimism about a peaceful resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
East Carroll Alumni to Meet Friday at Lake Providence
East Carroll alumni of Louisiana State University will gather Friday night in the basement of Lake Providence Episcopal church. Major Perry Cole will speak, followed at 8 30 by Major General Campbell B Hodges, LSU president, via statewide radio. Dinner at seven. contact H H Moorman or Teddie Schneider for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Providence
East Carroll
Louisiana State University
Lake Providence Episcopal Church
Perry Cole
East Carroll Parish
Campbell B. Hodges
H. H. Moorman
Lake Providence High School
Teddie Schneider
Revival Interest Rises at West Monroe Assembly of God
Revival services in West Monroe enter the third week as Rev. FE L Tanner reports growing interest. Evangelist Rev J D Cockman leads youth oriented preaching with nightly services at 7 45 p m from Wednesday through Saturday and soldiers are urged to attend. Romania accounts for one fortieth of world oil output, ranking sixth among producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
West Monroe
FE. L. Tanner
J. D. Cockman
Cockman
Tanner
Rev. Tanner
Romania
Nash's C & L Malaria Chill Tonic and Laxative Ad
An advertisement promotes Nash's C & L Malaria Chill Tonic and Laxative as a remedy for malaria related fatigue. It claims the product relieves lazy achy feelings before chills and fevers and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Good Drug Stores
Sandman's Pharmacy
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Ociet Eve C. Bradford
Earl Sturgeon
T. E. Sturon
James M. Russell
Bernhardt
Cook Stoves & Ranges
United Electric Service
E. G. Courtney, Sr
Circle No. 10
A. D. Bernhardt
North Third Street
Monroe Assembly No. 5
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Sigma Phi Omega Fraternity
I. E. Lucas
T. E. Sturgeon
Ilinois
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Santa Fe
P. L. Perot
Phanor Perot
New Mexico
Rancho Rea
Jemez Springs
E. G. Courtney, Jr
Gene
Stella Louise
Edward
Hattiesburg
Miss
Apple
Bond's Bakery, Inc
Corner Catalpa
Harrison
D. X. Ellett
Joe Marie
Little Rock
Ark
Paul Fudickar
Paul, Jr
Chetek
Wis
Mrs
Gordon Cummings
Betty Loraine Elkins
Lake Charles
Sarah Loraine
A. C. Evans
H. English
Pure Bluff
U. S.-Built
Home Appliance CO
N. Grand
Wiley Padan
Wen
Cnn Kutheelias
Arlani
Vee McDonald
Ray
Wwickey Rooney Ndy Hardy
MGM
Andy Hardy
Lewis Stone
Paramount Theater
Middle East
Egypt
Suez Canal
Teheran
Churchill
Washington
Tokyo
Nomura
Buffalo
DeSiard
Sandman
Qealist
DeSiard Street
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
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