Local Churches Invite Public to December Services
Community churches announce December services led by pastors Hastings Ritenburgh Holloway Duncan and McElroy. Plans include evangelistic gatherings at Grace Baptist Pilgrim Holiness and First Presbyterian with special sermons, choir performances, and mid week prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Holiness Tabernacle
Lee Avenue
FE. G. Ritenburgh
First Presbyterian Church
Ernest Duncan Holloway
Beautiful Bridge Affair Ushers in Holiday Season
A December bridge gathering at the Monroe hotel hosted by Mrs. Joseph Biedenharn and Mrs. Henry Biedenharn with Mrs. Malcolm Biedenharn as central hostesses. Guests in elegant black velvet and crystalline gowns mingled under crimson decor with gifts and a festive oyster course. The event featured high and low scores with crystal and sherbet prizes and a lineup of numerous Monroe social figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Joseph Biedenharn
Henry Biedenharn
Malcolm Biedenharn
Bridge
Monroe Hotel
J. E. Doughtie
Mias Caro Webb
J. J. Potts
High Score
Robert Kellogg
Consolation
William Seabold
Mines
Nelson Abel
T. C. Bancroft
Clyde Brown
Powers
Herbert Breard
Wharton Brown
C. E. Barton
PD. A. Bradford
Harry Bubb
William Bendel, Jr
W. F. Cummings
R. L. Davis
Ben Downing
T. G. Easterling
E. Flournoy
JL. Whitfield
Newton Moore
R. L. Wood
Floyd Taylor
J. W. Platt
Alice Briggs
Henry Briggs
P. Parker
Harry Newhall
A. V. Miller
Carl McHenry
Armand McHenry
M. Dixon
Harold Dixon
H. Gregg
Boardman
A. K. Touchstone
Charles Wise
W. A. Walker, Jr
S. C. Blackmon
Lipscomb
Reese Major
M. McGuire
George Weaks
Joan Munholland
Oliver
J. Washburn
Travis Oliver
L. Vaughan
William Gladney
D. Garrett
Henry Whitfield
James Jones
V. Barr
J. M. Lee
Murray Hudson
L. P. Milner
J. B. Vaughn
Miss Louisa
Community Figures Attend Social Event and Visit
Flournoy Mississippi residents listed as participants in a local social event. Mrs M Strauss completed a visit at her daughter’s home, Mrs Alan Sugar, and returned to Baton Rouge after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Strauss
Alan Sugar
Baton Rouge
Local society notes and Monroe City high carnival preview
Friends note Evelyn Reims convalescing after an automobile accident and Sam Kaplan returning to Detroit after a visit. Guests include R R Reynolds and Louise Reynolds in Shreveport, E R Cramer of Lake Charles, and B F Rogers ill at his daughter's home. Meanwhile Billy Boy Rocha has influenza and Ryan Henderson recovers at St Francis sanitarium. Others host in Birmingham and New Orleans. Monroe City seniors host their annual carnival tonight with a Hamlet burlesque, musical playlet by Mrs. Ruffin, booths, games, and wide crowds anticipated. the event spans first and second floor routes with multiple displays and ongoing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hill School
Arden
Bourneaux
Prin Electric Bell
Ardeh
Furneaux
Calli
Esmée
Juan de Bracanza
Criminal Investigation Department
Scotland Yard
Mrs. O'Callaghan
Hiven
Andy Burke
Hill
Davidson
Lora Farndale
Johnnie
Nene
Holiday Tea Brings City Club Members Together
The Friday club hosted a holiday themed afternoon at Mrs. Fred Thatcher home with crimson décor pine scent and soft lighting. Gifts included wool flower corsages and artful table favors while tasty chicken course refreshments delighted guests. Attendees listed include Mrs. Fred Mitchell Mrs Fred Grant Mrs C Metcalf and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thatcher
Fred Mitchell
Fred Grant
C. Metcalf
Robert Harmon
E. §. Harper
E. O. Smith
Thomas
H. McDonald
Russell
Mmes
Carroll
Hunter Thatcher
W. Ober
F. Watts
Chapman
T. Hood, Jr
R. Henry
John Lewis
Hell's Prayer for a Savior Theme of Sunday Sermon
First Christian church services drew a large crowd with two standout musical numbers a solo by Robert Courtney and a duet by L L Walters and W B Butler. No services tonight. meetings resume Sunday and run through Friday with Rev D W McElroy urging attendees to bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Robert Courtney
L. L. Walters
W. B. Butler
D. W. McElroy
Committee of Colored Lodge to Meet for Grand Assembly
A joint meeting of the arrangements committee for the Colored Odd Fellows Grand Lodge assembly will be held December 12 at the Majestic drug store building. Temporary chair B. F. McNeil leads with Sisters S. A. Frost, L. L. Washburn, and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of the Colored Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Majestic Drug Store
B. F. McNeil
S. A. Frost
L. L. Washburn
T. Robinson
L. A. Jackson
J. Leo Hardy
Automobile Tools Stolen From Car on Airand Street
L. B. Mershall of Shreveport reported to police yesterday at 3 30 p m that a new set of automobile tools was stolen from his car parked on Airand street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Mershall
Shreveport
Airand Street
Local Churches Share Holiday Services and Announcements
First Baptist West Monroe lists services and targets for Sunday school and B A U with special music and invitations. Lutheran announces Christmas program rehearsal and sermon by Rev Stueckler with Advent schedule. Grace Church notes six years of rector’s service and asks parishioners to attend this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
West Monroe
M. E. Weaver
J. G. Cobb
Warren B. McGee
J. O. McCormick
Lutheran Church
Paul F. Stueckler
Alexandria
O. S
Jackson Street
DeSiard
Young People’s Service League
S. David's
Rayville
Grace Church
Advent Season Reflections at Grace Church
The church explains Advent as the four week period leading to Christmas on December 25. It defines Advent as the coming of Jesus Christ both in birth and eventual return to judge the quick and the dead. The December calendar notes feast days and the Advent timeline.
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Nicolas
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
Judea
Revelations of a Wife sequel sparks a Southampton clue
In Adele Garrison’s absorbing serial, Katie and Lillian chase a mysterious call about The Larches. Mrs Townsend’s sudden visit promises a crucial clue as the duo probes a local charity intrigue, hoping to unravel the pageant of secrets surrounding Eleanor Lincoln and Mrs. Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 9 E B
Ove Snbpers
Adele Garrison
Katie
Townsend
Lillian
Trcer Farmhouse
Mrs. Townsend
Larches
Eleanor Lincoln
Southampton
Mrs. Graham
the Larches
Newspaper Venture Service, Inc
Woman in the Case unfolds in London hotel intrigue
Louis Tracy story follows Arden returning to a Palace hotel room where two women enter unseen and discuss the death of Lord Farndale. Arden aids Esmée and Mrs Sinclair as they flee, joins a cafe gathering with friends, and Scotland Yard detective Purdeaux unravels a letter tying Esmée to the late peer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arden
Palace Hotel
London
Eamée
Mra. Sinclair
Arden
Farndale
Ittle
Eaysee
Latecarta
Jimmie Davidson
Detective Purdeaux
Scotland Yard
Esmée
Juam de Braganza
Argentina
Lord Farndale
Esmee
The Braganza Letter Forces a Staged Reception
Esmée seeks calm as Furneaux moves to a quiet plan after Braganza’s alarming screed. Burke leads the party to a second floor flat while Mrs. O Callaghan lectures and the C I D man watches. Esmée fears Braganza’s insinuations as Arden, Davidson, and Burke untangle threat and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmée
Eaton Square
Furneaux
Braganza
London
Arden
Miss Bermore
Andy Burke
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Alpha Delphian
Dan McCranie
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C. E
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A. I. Harrington
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Pan Hellenic Society
the Flower Shoppe, Inc
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Evelyn Reims
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E. R. Cramer
Lake Charles
Albert Davis
B. F. Rogers
George Green
Billy Boy Rocha
Ryan Henderson
St. Francis Sanitarium
Mrs
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J. L. Hirsch
Birmingham, Ala
Louis Masur
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Rose Elaine
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Ella Hardie
Narciss Walters
Monroe City High School
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