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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
2
Community notices list Friday Harvest Day at West Monroe Church with Mite boxes due, dances and luncheons hosted by local clubs, and meetings of the D A R and Missionary Society. Also noted are births at St Francis and measles illness among Katherine Strong’s friends.
The excerpt details a Mary and her lamb, mentioning a set by Marxs Hdw Co Inc and a 7-2t designation. The readable lines describe the familiar kids rhyme and a product label connection.
The Study Club held a notable session yesterday at Mrs David Garrett home with Miss Frances Griesmer as hostess Six Central High School students presented a program on Recent Events led by Sallie Humble and various students spoke on topics including Coolidge Prohibition Germany Ireland and related figures A refreshment course followed and members praised the event The Book Club meeting at Mrs Wrights home reorganized with officers elected and plans for future regular meetings at the Methodist church starting January ninth
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society at the church held its annual officers election. Officers named include President Mrs. B. Collins and Vice President Mrs. W. Walker with roles across recording secretary, correspondence, treasurers, and various superintendents and the publicity agent. Freshmen of ’23 at Louisiana State University are honored in a solemn ceremony marking their green cap tradition and the campus farewell rites.
Haelle Watson Chicago Hops signs contract to tour the South with an elaborate Christmas night dance at the Elke Club. The seven member orchestra, wearing bell hop uniforms and featuring two pianos, aims for a lavish show. The American Legion urges strong support for the subscription dance to cover higher expenses.
A Texas Company motor truck at Ninth and Washington streets caught fire this morning at eight o'clock and was partially destroyed. An alarm was turned in and the fire department extinguished the flames.
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