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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
Serial Catenaar lists social gatherings with Mrs. Louis Casper, Mrs. A. d. Renaud, and Miss Virginia Russell for bridge and a card party. Ongoing personal notices include honeymoons, travel, visits, and funerals among Monroe residents and guests.
The wedding at Jones, Louisiana, featured Mollie Haynes of Dermott and Granville Ober with a candlelit decor of ferns and chrysanthemums. The ceremony, led by Rev. Woodward, included a bridal choir from Lohemrin, a ring exchange, and a reception of gifts as the couple plans a honeymoon to New Orleans before settling back in Jones.
Miss Belle Pike, local Red Cross secretary, resigns to accept a position in New Orleans. Her resignation, effective on the fifth, was hastened by a relative's illness. Miss Hannah Egan of Mobile will succeed her, bringing five years of service and Gulf Division experience. Baptist Missionary Society met, reports show growing membership, cafeteria sale planned for December 25 and 26 in the old Ouachita Bank Building, and oversubscription to the campaign by church women.
The Woman's Missionary Society met with 23 members, presided by Mrs. W. B. Clarke. Reports praised the year's achievements and dues collection totaling 1787.12 dollars. Officers were elected, Christmas bazar planned for December 11 and 17, cash donations decided. The court praised Miss Mary Hi Haynes and William Augustus Ober for a wedding on November 24 in Louisiana.
Alocal advertisement invites readers to visit Utley Paint and Wall Paper Co on North Grand Street to view a new wallpaper line described as the nattiest and finest yet as proof of quality and charm.
On account of the funeral of Mr. J. Sugar one of the directors the Ouachita National Bank will be closed Friday December 5th or 8th.
Racing includes the Cuba American Jockey Club winter meeting in Havana and the Jefferson Park meet in New Orleans. Madison Square Garden hosts the six day cycling race. National pocket billiard championship in Philadelphia. American open court tennis in Philadelphia. Boxing cards feature Meekett Carpentier in New York City and other bouts in London Boston Lowell and San Francisco.
Swayze's New Market offers Hamp Moore's Jersey Milk with city wide delivery. Call Swayze for details. The ad boasts a large wallpaper selection from Utley Paint and Wall Paper Co and Paint and Wall Paper Co North G street.
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